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__label__cc	0.674743	0.325257	Working with immigrantsadmin2019-10-18T08:18:13+00:00 Brother Kevin Mascarenhas, a native of Pakistan, is the Director of the Information and Support Unit (ISU) at Mount Sion in Waterford. The ISU has been responding to the needs of refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants since 2006. To date over 2,500 non-Irish nationals from 50 different countries have made use of the services of the ISU. During her visit to the ISU in November 2006, President Mary McAleese said, “It is not so much what we do but the céad míle fáilte or welcome that we extend to the new communities in Waterford that will make the difference to the quality of the work of the ISU”. Why is a Presentation Brother doing this work? Edmund Rice’s first outreach was to two Non Irish nationals – “Black Johnny” and Biaconi. Black Johnny was a Slave on a ship and was being maltreated by the Captain. Edmund Rice purchased his release and brought him in and taught him English and then set him up in business. Bianconi was an Italian who only had one word “Buy”. Edmund Rice supported him and gave him an education and set him up in business. If Edmund Rice was walking the streets of Waterford, we can be fairly sure that he would be doing the work of the ISU. In addition to his many other works of charity, Blessed Edmund Rice reached out immigrants 200 years ago. That tradition continues. What services does the ISU provide? The ISU is providing a wide variety of information including the asylum process, Employment Law and legal advice. We are also providing English classes to 40 to 50 refugees through Integrate Ireland English Language.We are also providing English Classes to 15 to 20 Asylum seekers through Volunteer Teachers. These English Language have helped the refugees and asylum seekers in getting through difficulties in Language which is very important for them to survive, Integrate and get work in Ireland. They are able to converse better with Irish people. The Information and Support Unit for New Communities is providing Information and Support in following areas: Refugee Legal Service Literacy Supports Community Based integrated health programmes Art and Drama Classes and exhibitions Teenage Integration programme Monthly information sessions Housing advocacy Social and cultural activities Capacity building and self advocacy Anti – racism training and forum Brother Kevin Mascarenhas, Director ISU, Mount Sion, Barrack St, Waterford. Tel: 051-852564 / 087-9128166	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1106
__label__cc	0.650632	0.349368	Switch to: References Citations of: Theology Without Metaphysics: God, Language, and the Spirit of Recognition Kevin W. Hector Add citations You must login to add citations. Order: Most recent First author Export: Choose a format.. Formatted textPlain textBibTeXZoteroEndNoteReference Manager Vocation and Christian Doctrine: A Response to John Stackhouse.Oliver Crisp - 2016 - Journal of Analytic Theology 4:198-203.details Espen Dahl and Stanley Cavell: Religion, and Continental Philosophy: Indiana University Press, Bloomington, IN, 2014, X + 177 Pages, $45. [REVIEW]Martin Shuster - 2015 - International Journal for Philosophy of Religion 77 (2):183-186.details Although short, Espen Dahl has written a book that truly delivers on its title: it clearly, concisely, and powerfully shows Cavell’s frequent and deep links to and engagements with religion and religious themes and with Continental philosophy. While both of these strands have been explored piecemeal by scholars, Dahl’s innovation consists in the detail with which he can engage these themes and the position he is able to carve out. That position is one that sees Cavell’s thought “as essentially open (...) to theology or religion more generally” . Dahl is the first—as far I know—to extensively pursue all of Cavell’s major themes in this context. This is quite an accomplishment, and something for which he ought to be commended. Dahl has also written a highly accessible book on Cavell, and yet one which in no way “waters down” or dilutes Cavell’s thinking. There ought to be more books of this kind on .. (shrink) Ralph Waldo Emerson in 19th Century Philosophy Stanley Cavell in 20th Century Philosophy Metaphor and the Mind of God in Nevi’Im.S. N. Nordby - 2018 - TheoLogica: An International Journal for Philosophy of Religion and Philosophical Theology 2 (1):51-83.details Redeeming the Acquired Virtues.Jennifer A. Herdt - 2013 - Journal of Religious Ethics 41 (4):727-740.details The probing readings of Putting On Virtue offered by Sheryl Overmyer, Darlene Weaver, and James Foster provide a welcome opportunity for further reflection on key questions: Was Aquinas really concerned with the status of pagan virtues? Can we properly understand a thinker whose driving questions are not the same as our own without taking up a stance of pure deference? Can an inquiry into hyper-Augustinian anxiety over acquired virtue assist us in arriving at an account of positive self-regard? Can an (...) account that stresses the graced character of all virtue formation be coherent? And can it do justice to the ways in which Christians reached for accounts of infused virtue precisely in order to affirm how grace overcomes the ways in which fortune hounds acquired virtue? I respond affirmatively to all of the above. (shrink) Religious Ethics in Normative Ethics Bookmark 1 citation Embodied Critical Realism.Kevin Schilbrack - 2014 - Journal of Religious Ethics 42 (1):167-179.details Christian Smith's What Is a Person? provides an account of the person from the perceptive of critical realism. As a fellow critical realist, I support that philosophical position and in this response I seek to support it by connecting it to the embodied realism developed by George Lakoff and Mark Johnson. In order to bring the two forms of realism together, I critique both the relativism of embodied realism and the idea, found in Smith, that the person's awareness of the (...) world is mediated by her experience. The goal of this paper, then, is an embodied critical realism, a more coherent realist position that combines the best parts of each. (shrink) Is It Possible and Desirable for Theologians to Speculate After Barth?James Gordon - 2016 - Heythrop Journal 57 (6):1019-1029.details This essay asks what Karl Barth meant by ‘speculation’ in volume two of the Church Dogmatics. Rather than equating speculative theology with metaphysical theology in general, Barth views speculation not as a monolithic act but as a conglomeration of modes of theological speech that undermine God's revelation in Jesus Christ. This essay argues that Barth's views of speculation, rather than undercutting the use of metaphysics in theology, pave the way for a responsible Christian use of metaphysics by tying one's use (...) of categories and concepts in theology closely to the text of Scripture. (shrink)	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1109
__label__wiki	0.531373	0.531373	Breaking: Ferraro steps down [cnn-photo-caption image= http://i.l.cnn.net/cnn/2008/POLITICS/03/12/ferraro.comments/art.ferraro.file.gi.jpg caption="Ferraro stepped down after several days of controversial remarks."] (CNN) - Geraldine Ferraro has stepped down from her role as a member of Hillary Clinton's finance committee. In a letter to Clinton obtained by CNN's Suzanne Malveaux - who spoke with the former vice presidential candidate shortly after she sent it to Clinton - Ferraro said she is stepping down so, "I can speak for myself and you can continue to speak for yourself about what is at stake in this campaign." In a phone conversation with Malveaux, Ferraro said she was not asked to step down by Senator Clinton or her campaign. Ferraro said thousands of people are part of the finance committee, saying it is not a staff position, but a voluntary one for those who raise money for the campaign. She also said she has raised $125,000 for Senator Clinton. When asked if she had any regrets about what she said, Ferraro replied, "absolutely not." "I am who I am and I will continue to speak up," she said. She added that she thought it was a shame that the Obama campaign was trying to block her First Amendment rights, and that she felt that was no way to conduct a campaign. She said, "it's not me slicing and dicing," a reference to Obama's comments earlier in the day accusing Ferraro of dividing the party. Ferraro said David Axelrod, Obama's campaign manager and an acquaintance, should have called her to ask her the intention of her remarks, which she says the Obama campaign used to hurt Clinton. When asked how she felt about Hillary Clinton distancing herself from her remarks, Ferraro replied, "I am perfectly fine," and that there were no hard feelings. She said she understands what Clinton is going through, and understands that being part of a presidential campaign is "very hard." Full letter: Dear Hillary - I am stepping down from your finance committee so I can speak for myself and you can continue to speak for yourself about what is at stake in this campaign. The Obama campaign is attacking me to hurt you. I won't let that happen. Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do to make this a better world for my children and grandchildren. You have my deep admiration and respect. (Updated 6 p.m. ET with additional reporting.) CNN's Matt Hoye contributed to this report. Filed under: Hillary Clinton Shame on you Geradine...shame on you!!!! March 12, 2008 05:24 pm at 5:24 pm \| DeeNC I don't believe Obama's campaign told her to speak to media and I do not believe Obama's campaign told her to basically reiterate the same thing again this morning. Imagine the firestorm had a member of Obama's camp said the only reason Hilary is where she is is because she is a woman. heck he fired someone last week for calling her a monster. I'll say this- the only reasons Hilary is still in this race is because Obama is black and the her last name is Clinton. For the Record- Obama has more legislative experience as than Hilary. And another thing what experience did Bill have to be Commander and Chief when he was running for president. How soon we forget. long overdue, but glad she stayed in long enough to bloody up clinton I wonder if she received a call from Al Sharpton or Jesse Jackson. She should have. Hillary, it's not too late for you to step down also. You might as well do it now. Technog The truth hurts. Racism is back, SC had a white family beat up on a black newswomen, no only physical by verbal slur's. See for yourself on carolinascw.com (Charmayne Brown,reporter) The democratic nomination has turned into a circus. It is very disheartening for sure. the party of "tolerance" are the ones that continue to talk about race! You would expect soemthing like this to come from republicans but democrats? No. I dont think geraldine ferraro should of said what she said simply because we all know the race issue is a sensitive issue. I personally dont care about someones race, but some people do. The thing with me is her comments just seemed kind of dumb. think about it for a second. She says that barack wouldnt be where he is at if he were a WHITE MAN. Its almost laughable when you think about the fact that 43 white men have been the front runner in the democratic party! ANd 43 whitle males have been president! In reality it seems that anyone but a white man would have DIFFICULTY gaining the presidency. Also if being black was somehow a built in advantage, then why didnt ALAN KEYES win when he ran for presidency? OR jesse jackson or al sharpton. barack is not the first black man to run for president. If he were the first black man to run for the presidency, then maybe she would have some credibility to her claims. But hes not.! ANd those BLACK men that did run did not do as well as obama is doing. SHe fails to state the obvious: Barack is doing so good because of his charisma, not his skin color. Its because of his eloquence, not his race. "He has the advantage because he's black" is something you dont hear in AMERICA everyday. In fact its totally absurd to think such a thing when you actually think about it. Thanks for all your work. You join an elite club of my surrogates and supporters who have crossed a bold line into dismissive, insulting, personal, denigrating, false, demeaning attacks against my opponent that have lowered the discourse, hurt the party, and appealed to the darker forces of our nature. I couldn't be more grateful. marie herrera this is so sad. i am in 100% agreement with Ferrero. we do not need obama in power. as a dem if clinton doesnt get the demnomination then come nov i will break party line and vote for mc cain even though i dont like the man he is better than obama. wake up people we are about to see reverse oppression wielded by obama if he gets office and as ferrero sd i too feel discriminated against all the time. it seems they can yell foul, unfair, discrimination, and get what ever they want and we are becoming the majority minority. dont put this man in power. I voted for Ferraro, If I knew then, what I know now, I would not have wasted it on her. Sometimes it takes a while for people to reveal the depths of their soul. Ferraro has done this, racist. Best that she stepped down and not drag Clinton in the mud with her. I think CNN needs to start asking people what their age is in these comments. It's obvious it is always fillaed with people that can not even vote yet. I'm glad to hear our media is being influenced by teenagers. n. miller I think that Ms. Ferraro should end the discussion and fade out of the spot light. She made a dumb statement that has upset a large number of people and now it is time to apology and fade away. Ags Win Ferraro made the exact same comments (almost word for word) about Jesse Jackson when he ran for president in 1984. Looks like she has a habit of racist comments. LisaMpls It's interesting that all of the online polls I have seen favor Ms. Ferraro...the majority of people say she shouldn't apologize and that she shouldn't resign. So maybe America does agree with her? she is such a piece of garbage...I hope she slithers back into her hole Dave, Milwaukee WI Wow...just wow. This woman is ten times more pompous and arrogant than Hillary. Never thought I'd live to see that. You're still a racist. Of course, so is Hillary, she just won't say so until after she is out of this thing. On another note, now that Obama has won more delegates in Texas than Hillary, isn't it time she stopped claiming she won that state? Obama can now put it in his win column. Way to go taking the fall for your pal Hill, but I hate to break it to you, Gerry. There won't be a cabinet position for you down the road because your girlfriend is going to lose. To Grace, could you tell me what Hillary Clinton's middle name is, or John McCain's? Mitt Romney's? John Edwards? Didn't think so. The only reason Obama's comes up is to encourage the false belief that he is a Muslim. And free speech is alive and well - Ferraro said something that people did not like, and she was called on it. Having free speech does not mean that we can say whatever we want and everyone else has to accept it. The fact that Obama was a constitutional law professor is yet another reason why he has my support. About time!!! There is not place for those kinds of remarks in this race! Hillary Rodham would have never made it as far as Hillary Clinton has. What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander. Scrinine Sorry Geraldine, too late, after your comments (which were never repudiated by the Clinton campaign) I'm over "The Hill". I feel badly for Geraldine and yet am stunned by her comments. Unfortunately two shining lights of the Democrats, Spitzer and Ferraro, have hurt the Democratic Party with their poor judgement! Wow, what a petty grump of an old woman. Mike Richardson CNN, why this board is dominated by 90% of Obama supporters, and why those Obama supporters are always so bitter and hateful? Obama claimed that his supporters are ‘well-educated’ ‘up-scale’ voters. Are you kidding? Pierre-Damien Mvuyekure, Ph.D. For Ms. Ferraro and those who agree with her that she was stating a fact, would they feel comfortable if anyone were to make a comment that Senator Hillary Clinton has been successful in those states she won because she is a woman? Wouldn't that be sexist and demeaning to her?	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1124
__label__wiki	0.823059	0.823059	Super PACs kept election close, says leader of pro-Romney group (CNN) - Were it not for the spending of conservative groups and super PACs such as Restore Our Future, President Barack Obama's margin of victory over GOP nominee Mitt Romney would have been even larger in several key battleground states, the treasurer of Restore said on CNN Friday. "Imagine the headline on this story if 350,000 different votes in four states had been different," said Charlie Spies, who worked for Romney in 2008 and was a co-founder of the super PAC this cycle. "Then you'd be saying that (GOP strategist) Karl Rove is an evil genius and that Republican big money had bought the election." Restore Our Future spent more than $100 million between the start of the year and mid-October, according to the group's final pre-election Federal Election Commission financial filing. It was primarily focused on television advertising supporting Romney’s White House bid. American Crossroads, a separate conservative super PAC backed by Rove, spent more than $70 million in the same period, with its efforts mostly directed at House and Senate races, as well as the defeat of Obama. Rove held a conference call with top donors on Wednesday to discuss the efforts of American Crossroads. Spies said on CNN's "Erin Burnett OutFront" that he has "not had a single donor reach out to me or other co-founders of the group and say that they were upset about how we spent the money." "I think everyone is disappointed because they thought our work was important and was something worth investing in," he said. A report issued this week by the nonprofit political money-tracking group the Sunlight Foundation assessed the "return on investment" of a number of outside political groups: how many of the candidates they backed or opposed were elected or defeated. For Restore Our Future and the main pro-Obama super PAC, "their won/loss percentage will be obvious from the election results," the group wrote in a blog post. Despite a spate of spending on both sides of the aisle, the presidency, House and Senate remained in the hands of the same parties as before the election. Spies said "without us and the other outside groups, this would not have been a neck and neck election right through Election Day." While Obama won in all the states CNN and other media outlets considered toss-ups between him and Romney, the margin in some was close. Obama won the key battleground of Ohio with approximately 103,000 votes out of 5.3 million cast. In Florida, where CNN has not yet projected a winner, Obama's edge as of Friday evening was 63,000 ballots out of 8.3 million cast. But in the end, Obama ran a campaign in which "some of their tactics were very good," Spies said. "They had a good ground game and they had very good targeting. And we as Republicans - royal 'We' - are going to have to figure out why that happened and try to match that, but that's probably a better function for political parties, and I think super PACs and c-4s are better at doing advertising," he added, citing other types of political groups. As for Romney's post-election future? "I think he can probably do whatever he wants to do, other than be president for the next four years," Spies said. "He's one of the great business leaders and I think he has a lot to say about the economy and I hope he keeps speaking about it." Filed under: 2012 • Mitt Romney Rickfil Those 2 super PACs spent $170 million! That could of helped a lot of struggling families. Insulting! Go home and cry to yourself you greedy repubs! Republicans are lying saying donors aren't upset because of the vast amounts of money spent and still losing to a more organized,intelligent ground game .They've been whinning to Rove and others because with their racist,dirty money most thought the WH was bought and paid for but that's their elitist ,arrogence again overshadowing their ignorence,just rich white men throwing their money into a hole of wasted dreams,how sad,maybe in 4 years if your republican party lasts that long!! Does it bother anyone else that the whole premise of this article is that the amount of money spent and the "game" was what drove the election. What about the beliefs and platform of the candidates. Through out the election I cannot honestly say what either candidtate held as their goals other then loose allusion to improvement. This is not a slam against either party in particular, but I do find it troubling that Mr Spies is basically saying Super Pacs win the election. Super Pacs made lots of voters angry. Their ads contained factual errors. They used the same premise in many ads and people in many states have stated their opposition to this type of ad. If the PACS had not allowed Mr. Romney to play "good cop" then Mr. Romney may have needed to show more emotion and more genuine caring for people. His debate tactics running up to the nomination was successful. He could not change that image. The PACs actually worked against the GOP nominee. No matter what happened Mr. Rove did not and could not be called an "evil genius because his star had dimmed long before this election. ronb That's one of the dumbest things I've every heard: "we didn't lose as bad as we would have if we hadn't blown nearly a $B". Great GOP. Just great. Now, you can take pride in being the best LOSERS out there. What did you think would happen with the union busting and voter suppression?? You need to call together the folks who advsed you to go down that road and beat the snot out of them. What's going to be the line in 2/4 yrs? "We didn't really mean it. Vote for us because we're all about everyone voting." ???? LOL. Your strategic planners suck! If Romney would have won, the GOP would have said Karl Rove is a genius, and his smear machine would have been able to spend over 1 billion in the next election instead of the 350 million he spent in this election, and HE got NOTHING! n, tx Sour apples are always sour. Romney was not a good candidate and these Republican pac's lost big. U Republican were never close president Obama won the election left and right. And Florida will be won by president Obama. What a joke. The tracking polls showed that these PACs had little effect on the race despite the $100+mil spent. jimjimny The reality is that unless the message is appealing no amount of money can convinced the people. GMO food has had billions spent on it and it is only making inroads in Countries where the politicians can be bought or are US poodles such as Canada. If it sounds as unappealing as GMO food. dirty tar sand or right wing every man for himself politics no amount of $'s will persuade the general public. On top of that Romney is simply a unappealing bean counter, go getter make it up as you go businessman, not a model to spend billions on, get the right person and I think it could have been DIFFERENT GWB had personality and a wicked grin appealing to many.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1125
__label__wiki	0.956832	0.956832	Blogs & Events WealthO2 appoints non executive director The superannuation Million-dollar dilemma Valuing the PR contribution MEDIA RELEASE WealthO2 has appointed Graham Hand as a non-executive director to its board. Shannon Bernasconi, co-founder and managing director of WealthO2, said the appointment comes as the WealthO2platform passes the $1.5 billion mark in funds under administration, reflecting the growing demand for a low cost, unconflicted, adviser platform alternative. “Graham has over 40 years of experience in financial markets – including group treasurer and managing director Treasury roles at large banks – and brings a wealth of practical industry experience to the board,” she said. “His knowledge and expertise will be invaluable as WealthO2 enters the next phase of its development, bringing its low cost and unconflicted alternative to traditional Wrap services to the broader adviser community. “This will become increasingly relevant in a post Royal Commission environment, where the expectations from financial advisers on the ability for software and platform providers to act transparently and with integrity has substantially increased,” Ms Bernasconi said. Mr Hand is also on the board of the ASX-listed Absolute Equity Performance Fund (ASX:AEG), and is a committee member at Lazard Asset Management and fintech startup OpenInvest. He consulted in banking for several years before spending a decade in wealth management. More recently, he is the co-founder and managing editor of Cuffelinks, a leading financial newsletter with over 60,000 readers. He has an honours degree in economics from the University of NSW and a Diploma from FINSIA. Mr Hand’s appointment follows WealthO2’s appointment last month of Phil Anderson to the newly created role of national business development manager. Schroders expands local private debt team Asian equity earnings to see sharp rebound in 2021 Expats warned of tax implications on return home Pritchitt Partners was founded in 2003 to provide strategic public relations and communications advice for investment, professional and financial services organisations. This includes media relations program implementation, reputation and issues management, thought-leadership development, and content creation. Pritchitt Partners is a founding member of the International Financial Communications Group. IFCG brings together communications specialists across key global financial centres. Please get in touch with any comments, inquiries or questions. Write us: info@pritchittpartners.com.au © 2021 Pritchitt Partners. All Rights Reserved.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1126
__label__cc	0.556023	0.443977	Gaming Content Writer Blasting News Inc. Published: October 11, 2017 Being part of the largest social news magazine, the 142nd most read site in the world, according to Alexa Rank, getting your news out to over 100 million active monthly users. Blasting News has just reached this size 44 months after its launch (growing faster than Facebook, which took 54 months to do the same). Write about all the latest gaming crazes and what is up and coming in the gaming world. TOPICS TO REPORT Player Unknown Battlegrounds (PUBG) And so much more - at Blasting News you are your own boss and you are free to write about whatever you like the most. Report updates happening in the gaming world to readers across the world. Be ready to write about the latest gaming trends and releases. Share and promote the news through social networks to increase the number of the readers. If necessary, create content regarding specific topics for the marketing team, to get it shared by our team of influencers (Social Blaster). Strong knowledge of publishing content on the web. Ability to verify sources and fact-check articles. Passionate about innovative online media paradigms, social journalism, and democracy in the information system. Interest and skills in SEO and in social media marketing. Native speaker of English. A variable compensation, up to $1000 per article. The variable compensation may vary according to a number of factors, such as: Readers reading the article (the more people read the content, the more money you can earn); Type of topics and categories; Source of the readers. The compensation scheme is fully available on this page http://www.blastingnews.com/why-join-us OPERATING DETAILS Job Location: Anywhere. The Blaster is not required to check in at an office. Working hours: Flexible. The Blaster can work on a flexible basis. The HR team will evaluate the resume and will follow up with the candidate. Launched in mid-2013, Blasting News is now the fastest growing global news publisher: the 142nd most visited website in the world (Alexa Ranking), counting on 102+ million monthly unique visitors. Blasting News has offices in London (headquarters), New York, Sao Paulo, Milan, Rome and Singapore. Blasting News has an ambitious goal: to make our world a better place, giving everyone the possibility of sharing ideas with a global audience and enjoying truly independent information. Blasting News is made by the people, made for the people. 100% Independent - Blasting News encourages a wide range of points of view. All blasters can freely choose the topic and the medium of their contents. Blasting News has adopted George Whitefield’s principle “We’ll just have to agree to disagree.” 100% Democratic - Blasting News does not have any central editorial office: we have developed a technology that promotes the most interesting, highest quality news, taking into account a huge number of factors. 100% Meritocratic - Blasters earn money thanks to a simple quality-based system: the more people that read the content, the more money the Blaster receives.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1127
__label__wiki	0.832427	0.832427	32 highest rated recipes ever food network 58 best recipes,famous restaurants most requested recipes Who Died In The Helicopter Crash,1 dead after helicopter crash-lands in Mesa park \| 12newscom,Who else died with kobe bryant\|2020-05-23 Kobe Bryant Dies In Helicopter Crash – Variety He also created a children’s book series, inspired by his love for Harry Potter, and it became a New York Times bestseller.2:42 PM PT — Authorities say responders had to hike to get to the crash scene.While police haven't' released the names of the people on board, family members of some victims have confirmed their loved ones' deaths.He knows how much I’ve learned from him, Bryant said of Jordan in 2014, from the other legends and him in particular.If your son played for him, he treated him like a son.com/celebrity/celebrities-who-died-in-plane-and-helicopter-crashes/ h=ID=SERP,5528. Kobe Bryant & Daughter Die In Helicopter Crash, 3 Bodies … Mauser was a basketball coach at Harbor Day School in ….He and his wife, Tracy Stewart (nee, Ferguson), were married on Tuesday, November 10th, 1981.The helicopter crashed to the rear of a residence in the first block of Irongate Court at around 8:30 p.He died on December 10, 1967 in Madison, Wisconsin, USA.John Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr.Altobelli was coming off a 2019 season in which he picked up his 700th career victory and led the Pirates to the California Community College Athletic Association championship for the fourth time.The world has truly lost a legend when it was confirmed that Kobe Bryant, 41, was amongst the nine people killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, CA. 10 Famous Celebrities Who Died In Helicopter Crash – Wikye Police said the falling helicopter parts only caused property damage and that nobody at the park was injured.If your son played for him, he treated him like a son.“He truly personified what it means to be a baseball coach.679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF.ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Dave McMenamin and The Associated Press contributed to this report.Three members of rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd died in an Oct.He remained involved with basketball even after his retirement by coaching his daughter Gianna’s basketball team. ‘Today Really Hurts’: Families, Friends Remember Those Who … The full list of the nine people who died on the helicopter that Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were riding in when it crashed in Calabasas, California on Sunday (January 26) morning was revealed.Film-maker Michael Findlay was killed in a helicopter accident on the roof of the (then) Pan Am Building in New York city.MARTIN: And as briefly as you can, off the court?.Police said the falling helicopter parts only caused property damage and that nobody at the park was injured.The comments below have been moderated in advance.On Monday, officials from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a briefing and said drones were mapping out the area of the wreckage. Bodies Of All 9 Victims Recovered From Helicopter Crash … Schuyler Hayden was born on September 11, 1941 as Lewis Andrews Hayden.Apr 10, 2020AUDUBON COUNTY, Iowa — The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office has identified the two people, one of whom who once lived in Des Moines, who died following a helicopter crash in late March.And so, I enjoy being around them.Born in the small village of Poza de la Sal, in the Castilian province of Burgos, on the 14th March 1928.Two child actors Myca Dinh Le and Renee Shin-Yi Chen, also died as a result of the accident, which occurred on July 23, 1982.He was married to Marianne Hold. 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__label__cc	0.5743	0.4257	May 31, 2010 \| The Sunday Times: Spectrum Magazine Facing the Demons To access Marco's photo piece on child sacrifice in Uganda for The Sunday Times, users will need to sign-up for a one month free trial. Visit the following link and then scroll through the thumbnails to view his story, "Facing the Demons": http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/multimedia_library/Spectrum/ [Print edition published Apri 18, 2010] April 25, 2010 \| Pulitzer Center Uganda: A lawyer's brief, a mother's grief Marco Vernaschi, for the Pulitzer Center Richard Omongole, a Ugandan lawyer and former country director for Amnesty International, is legal adviser to the Gideon Foundation, a small organization that was founded by the father of a child who was killed during a ritual sacrifice. Uganda: The Man Behind RACHO Job opportunities were low in Kampala so when a friend offered Paul Odida a job in South Africa the prospect of some money was encouraging. He sold his car, left Kampala on a bus, and headed for Johannesburg. What Paul didn’t know was that the job was to work as a “traditional healer”. Ugandan traditional healers are renowned throughout much of Africa as experts, but Paul had no idea of what the work was about. Uganda: Babirye, The Girl from Katugwe Katugwe, Uganda Please be advised the following project contains graphic images that may not be suitable for all audiences. Uganda: Child Sacrifice Not a Cultural Issue Marco Vernaschi Pulitzer Center grantee Marco Vernaschi reports on the popularity of child sacrifices among witchdoctors in Uganda. CHILD SACRIFICE - Uganda Pulitzer Center grantee Marco Vernaschi explores the phenomenon of child sacrifices by witchdoctors in Uganda. March 04, 2010 \| Pulitzer Center Israel: War in My Land Arturo Perez, for the Pulitzer Center Jerusalem is a complicated place. Trying to sum up the story of this city or the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in one 10-minute film, or even in this blog post, would be disingenuous and wrong. So let me just say - right off the bat - that this film isn't trying to do that. Arturo follows two young people and has them tell their story to the camera. Through interviews you get an understanding of why others refuse to talk with members of different faiths, why they decided to take part in the interfaith communication and what their hopes are for the future. January 11, 2010 \| TIME Motlagh and Pulitzer Center Featured in TIME Video "Reporters in Hot Zones" December 08, 2009 \| Pulitzer Center Kerala’s Models Any bleak assessments suggesting a collapse of Kerala's Model overlook the greatest asset this multicultural state possesses: its people. Here are four examples—the catalyst of Kerala's achievements. Kerala and The Gulf Stream The economy of consuming-but-not-producing in Kerala results in a brain drain, as its educated population migrates abroad—especially the Persian Gulf, sparking numerous profound social issues. Kerala: God's Own Country Much has been written about Kerala's achievements, but the Indian state is also a victim of its own success, facing economic challenges ranging from the lack of jobs to declining cooperatives.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1131
__label__cc	0.640475	0.359525	Landscape economic valuation by integrating landscape ecology into landscape economics Carolina Tagliafierro, Alberto Longo, Veerle Van Eetvelde, Marc Antrop, George Hutchinson The need to implement effective incentive systems for a sustainable management of landscape requires policy makers and stakeholders to understand the monetary values that communities attach to landscape and its characteristics. The estimation of such monetary values has been challenging economists for the last decades because of the complexity of considering landscape components in economic models. To overcome this problem, we suggest a multidisciplinary approach that integrates landscape ecology, landscape preference studies and environmental economics to provide a common framework for collaboration between landscape scientists and economists. Within this approach, firstly a parametric landscape procedure is used to organize the spatial information on landscape by identifying landscape types and quantifying their attributes. Secondly, these indicators are used as explanatory variables in a Choice Experiment of individuals’ preferences for landscape, to assess the economic value that people attach to different landscape attributes. The economic values thus estimated are of particular interest to policy makers as they express the monetary benefits that society receives from landscape and its characteristics. Such values can then be used in cost benefit analyses for evaluating public programs affecting landscape and its features. Environmental Science & Policy https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2012.12.001 10.1016/j.envsci.2012.12.001Licence: Unspecified 10.1016/j.envsci.2012.12.001 Fingerprint Dive into the research topics of 'Landscape economic valuation by integrating landscape ecology into landscape economics'. Together they form a unique fingerprint. valuation Earth & Environmental Sciences ecology Social Sciences economics Earth & Environmental Sciences economic value Social Sciences economist Social Sciences landscape component Earth & Environmental Sciences attribute Earth & Environmental Sciences Tagliafierro, C., Longo, A., Van Eetvelde, V., Antrop, M., & Hutchinson, G. (2013). Landscape economic valuation by integrating landscape ecology into landscape economics. Environmental Science & Policy, 32, 26-36. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2012.12.001, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2012.12.001 Tagliafierro, Carolina ; Longo, Alberto ; Van Eetvelde, Veerle ; Antrop, Marc ; Hutchinson, George. / Landscape economic valuation by integrating landscape ecology into landscape economics. In: Environmental Science & Policy. 2013 ; Vol. 32. pp. 26-36. @article{77c9bb378c7644549d14102c90da82f5, title = "Landscape economic valuation by integrating landscape ecology into landscape economics", abstract = "The need to implement effective incentive systems for a sustainable management of landscape requires policy makers and stakeholders to understand the monetary values that communities attach to landscape and its characteristics. The estimation of such monetary values has been challenging economists for the last decades because of the complexity of considering landscape components in economic models. To overcome this problem, we suggest a multidisciplinary approach that integrates landscape ecology, landscape preference studies and environmental economics to provide a common framework for collaboration between landscape scientists and economists. Within this approach, firstly a parametric landscape procedure is used to organize the spatial information on landscape by identifying landscape types and quantifying their attributes. Secondly, these indicators are used as explanatory variables in a Choice Experiment of individuals{\textquoteright} preferences for landscape, to assess the economic value that people attach to different landscape attributes. The economic values thus estimated are of particular interest to policy makers as they express the monetary benefits that society receives from landscape and its characteristics. 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Within this approach, firstly a parametric landscape procedure is used to organize the spatial information on landscape by identifying landscape types and quantifying their attributes. Secondly, these indicators are used as explanatory variables in a Choice Experiment of individuals’ preferences for landscape, to assess the economic value that people attach to different landscape attributes. The economic values thus estimated are of particular interest to policy makers as they express the monetary benefits that society receives from landscape and its characteristics. Such values can then be used in cost benefit analyses for evaluating public programs affecting landscape and its features. AB - The need to implement effective incentive systems for a sustainable management of landscape requires policy makers and stakeholders to understand the monetary values that communities attach to landscape and its characteristics. The estimation of such monetary values has been challenging economists for the last decades because of the complexity of considering landscape components in economic models. To overcome this problem, we suggest a multidisciplinary approach that integrates landscape ecology, landscape preference studies and environmental economics to provide a common framework for collaboration between landscape scientists and economists. Within this approach, firstly a parametric landscape procedure is used to organize the spatial information on landscape by identifying landscape types and quantifying their attributes. Secondly, these indicators are used as explanatory variables in a Choice Experiment of individuals’ preferences for landscape, to assess the economic value that people attach to different landscape attributes. The economic values thus estimated are of particular interest to policy makers as they express the monetary benefits that society receives from landscape and its characteristics. 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__label__wiki	0.891698	0.891698	#flights #Qatar Khalid al-Qahtani stood in the arrivals hall at Riyadh’s main airport on Monday, waiting to see his sister almost four years after a diplomatic rift with neighbouring Qatar split his family apart. Other relatives from other families clustered around him waiting for the passengers to get off the first flight from Doha allowed into Saudi Arabia since a U.S-backed deal reopened travel routes. “My sister has been (in Qatar) for about four years. We communicate on WhatsApp … My feelings – me and every Gulf citizen – are indescribable,” he said. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt imposed a diplomatic, trade and travel boycott on Qatar in 2017, accusing it of supporting terrorism – a charge dismissed by Qatar which said the move was meant to curtail its sovereignty. As the states argued, relatives and friends separated by the dispute had to fly to a neutral third country to meet. Then Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister announced a breakthrough in ending the dispute at a summit on Tuesday and the air, land and sea links started to re-open. “Thank God … thank God,” said grinning schoolboy Khalid al-Harji at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, soon after arriving from Doha and meeting his uncle and cousin. “Qatar and us, we share many things: politically, economically, socially, geographically. There are relations, blood between us,” said Bandar al-Qahtani waiting to greet his aunt. Keywords: flights Qatar Category Gulf News \| 2021/01/14 latest update at 10:00 PM Source : Reuters \| Photocredit : Google How will Julian Assange’s legal saga end?... Bahrain calls on Qatar to release athlete...	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1134
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__label__cc	0.728812	0.271188	Workarounds and Resiliency on the Front Lines of Health Care By Anita L. Tucker, DBA, MS Error Reporting and Analysis Human Factors Engineering Logistical Approaches Latent Errors Frontline health care providers are challenged by poorly performing work systems. Required equipment is broken, patient medications are in the wrong dose, key information fails to get communicated, and essential supplies are out of stock.(1-4) Research suggests that hospital nurses experience an average of one of these "operational failures" per hour. Dealing with them takes valuable time away from patient care—an average of 33 minutes per nurse per 7.5-hour shift in my study.(4) To put this in perspective, for every 15 nurses working on a unit, the equivalent of one nurse has been removed from patient care to work full-time obtaining required supplies, information, and equipment. In effect, work system problems increase a hypothetical ward nurse's workload from 5 patients to 5.3 patients, which research suggests contributes to staff burnout and may increase patient mortality by 2%.(5) To make matters worse, other health care professionals, such as surgeons and anesthesiologists, also experience operational failures. The cumulative time spent tracking down necessary items quickly becomes staggering. More importantly, operational failures disrupt patient care, leading to uncompleted tasks and medical errors.(1,6) How can poor work system performance exist in hospitals that nevertheless manage to provide high-quality care? Ironically, the true magnitude of work system problems remains hidden because frontline health care professionals are so good at working around them. Workarounds are nonstandard methods for accomplishing work blocked by dysfunctional processes.(7,8) Health care has a workaround culture that values expertise in overcoming obstacles to get the job done.(8,9) Workarounds are part of health care's culture because they offer benefits.(7,10) They are a source of organizational resilience, the ability to improvise with materials at hand to fashion a solution to an unexpected problem or situation.(11) Resilience on the front lines of health care organizations enables patient care to be delivered safely despite obstacles. Most significantly, workarounds benefit the nurse's or doctor's current patient, who receives the intended care. This can be gratifying to individual caregivers, which reinforces the positive aspect of workarounds. One nurse expressed satisfaction when she was able to resolve issues that prevented her from caring for her patients, "I have a lot of job satisfaction when I go home and I feel like I did everything that a patient needed and was entitled to, even the little things."(12) Workarounds also enable people to complete tasks without interrupting other harried staff who might otherwise be called upon to help rectify the situation. Finally, some individuals develop workarounds that are superior to existing procedures. If organizations could spread these improved practices to other staff, overall performance could be improved. In summary, workarounds tend to be viewed positively as creative, patient-centered care by both care providers and managers. Unfortunately, there are unintended, negative consequences of workarounds. My study (4) found that health care professionals typically work around the immediate issue without engaging in additional steps to prevent recurrence. This pattern of behavior, called first-order problem solving, seems successful because patient care continues in the short term. However, the downside of first-order problem solving is lack of communication, which hinders real improvement from occurring for several reasons. First, workarounds often merely transfer the problem to another location, such as one unit's secret hoard of equipment that causes shortages in other locations. Second, the lack of communication about failures keeps managers and relevant personnel unaware of the need for change, and therefore problems are not investigated to find and remove underlying causes.(12) Thus, similar problems are likely to recur. For example, staff repeatedly work around safety-related warnings to obtain and administer excessively large doses of medications rather than contacting the pharmacist or the physician.(13) Finally, when a workaround is superior to the current standard practice, a lack of discussion about the need for change limits its diffusion. What can organizations do to move from a workaround culture to a culture that uses operational failures as opportunities for learning and systems improvement? First, managers should encourage staff to go beyond first-order problem solving by taking action to prevent problem recurrence. These behaviors, called second-order problem solving, include communicating about the problem to people in a position to remove underlying causes, suggesting countermeasures, or experimenting with solutions. Second-order problem solving is necessary for lasting improvement.(12) Second-order problem solving requires managers and coworkers to change their view of the behaviors that they consider beneficial. Rather than hoping that staff can handle issues on their own, managers will need to actively seek out and be grateful for information about work challenges that their employees have experienced. Managers can foster such communication by being physically present in the work area and responsive to messages. My ethnographic research found that frontline staff were unlikely to document a problem in a "near miss" or "good catch" log. However, they would take the initiative to verbally mention the situation to a manager or physician who was on the unit and who had demonstrated commitment to resolving issues to prevent recurrence. Even this meager form of second-order problem solving was rare, occurring in only 7% of the situations.(12) However, staff communication by itself is insufficient. Managers must resolve identified failures, provide feedback to staff about the actions taken, monitor that the fix worked, and resolve any unintended consequences.(14) Health care organizations need to create capacity in both time and capability for second-order problem solving. Several organizations, such as Johns Hopkins Hospital (14), Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative (15,16), and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, have successfully done this by using real-time problem solving to improve their systems. Real-time problem solving is examining a specific problem as close as possible to the location and time it occurred.(9,15) This approach can be powerful because important information about underlying causes erodes over time. Thus, examining a specific incident shortly after it occurs (e.g., Why didn't Ms. Jones get her 10 AM dose of insulin today?) can be more productive than examining a broad category of problems months after their occurrence (e.g., Why did 10% of our patients miss medication doses last April?).(9) Finally, successful organizations harness latent problem-solving power at the bottom of the organizational pyramid: customers and frontline staff. These individuals have intimate knowledge of systems' weak points, motivation to improve reliability, and feasible solution ideas. Furthermore, they vastly outnumber designated problem-solving staff typically tasked with systems improvement. Thus, it can be powerful to engage this army of creative minds and hands to improve work systems. At the same time, managers should ensure that problems are solved at the most effective level. For example, inherent deficiencies in equipment design are best resolved through collaboration with the equipment manufacturer rather than through idiosyncratic efforts to work around common failures.(17) To illustrate, David O'Regan, a consultant surgeon in Leeds, UK, had recurring problems with cardiac pacing leads failing after placement. Historically, surgeons had worked around this problem by searching for another, hopefully functioning lead and replacing it. Although patients were not harmed, searching for and replacing faulty leads unnecessarily prolonged surgery. Instead of relying on the workaround, O'Regan engaged in second-order problem solving by communicating the deficiencies to the manufacturing representative and suggesting changes to improve reliability (D.J. O'Regan, MD, MBA, personal communication, 2008). More research is needed to understand which types of problems are best resolved at the individual, unit, organization, or industry levels. The challenge of workarounds is to capture their positive aspects—frontline resiliency and creativity—while simultaneously avoiding pitfalls from relying too heavily on ad-hoc solutions to long-standing problems. Health care organizations must solve this challenge if they are to deliver care as efficiently and safely as possible. Anita Tucker, DBA, MSLumry Family Assistant Professor of Business Administration Harvard Business School 1. Catchpole KR, Giddings AE, de Leval MR, et al. Identification of systems failures in successful paediatric cardiac surgery. Ergonomics. 2006;49:567-588. [go to PubMed] 2. Gurses AP, Carayon P. Performance obstacles of intensive care nurses. Nurs Res. 2007;56:185-194. [go to PubMed] 3. Koppel R, Metlay JP, Cohen A, et al. Role of computerized physician order entry systems in facilitating medication errors. JAMA. 2005;293:1197-1203. [go to PubMed] 4. Tucker AL. The impact of operational failures on hospital nurses and their patients. J Operations Manage. 2004;22:151-169. 5. Aiken LH, Clarke SP, Sloane DM, Sochalski J, Silber JH. Hospital nurse staffing and patient mortality, nurse burnout, and job dissatisfaction. JAMA. 2002;288:1987-1993. [go to PubMed] 6. Tucker AL, Spear SJ. Operational failures and interruptions in hospital nursing. Health Serv Res. 2006;41:643-662. [go to PubMed] 7. Halbesleben JR, Wakefield DS, Wakefield BJ. Work-arounds in health care settings: literature review and research agenda. Health Care Manage Rev. 2008;33:2-12. [go to PubMed] 8. Morath JM, Turnbull JE. To Do No Harm: Ensuring Patient Safety in Health Care Organizations. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass; 2005. ISBN: 9780787972653. 9. Spear SJ. Fixing health care from the inside, today. Harv Bus Rev. 2005;83:78-91, 158. [go to PubMed] 10. Kobayashi M, Fussell SR, Xiao Y, Seagull FJ. Work coordination, workflow, and workarounds in a medical context. In: Conference on Human Factors in Computing: CHI '05 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems. ACM Press: New York; 2005:1561-1564. ISBN: 1595930027. 11. Sutcliffe KM, Vogus T. Organizing for resilience. In: Cameron KS, Dutton JE, Quinn RE, eds. Positive Organizational Scholarship: Foundations of a New Discipline. San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler; 2003. 12. Tucker AL, Edmondson AC. Why hospitals don't learn from failures: organizational and psychological dynamics that inhibit system change. Calif Manage Rev. 2003;45:55-72. 13. Vogelsmeier AA, Halbesleben JR, Scott-Cawiezell JR. Technology implementation and workarounds in the nursing home. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2008;15:114-119. [go to PubMed] 14. Pronovost PJ, Weast B, Rosenstein B, et al. Implementing and validating a comprehensive unit-based safety program. J Patient Saf. 2005;1:33-40. 15. Shannon RP, Frndak D, Grunden N, et al. Using real-time problem solving to eliminate central line infections. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2007;32:479-487. [go to PubMed] 16. Spear SJ, Schmidhofer M. Ambiguity and workarounds as contributors to medical error. Ann Intern Med. 2005;142:627-630. [go to PubMed] 17. Wu AW, Lipshutz AK, Pronovost PJ. Effectiveness and efficiency of root cause analysis in medicine. JAMA. 2008;299:685-687. [go to PubMed] The Physical Environment: An Often Unconsidered Patient Safety Tool Anjali Joseph, PhD, EDAC; Eileen B. Malone, RN, MSN, MS, EDAC Where Does Risk-Adjusted Mortality Fit Into a Safety Measurement Program? Ian Scott, MBBS, MHA, MEd Debra Gerardi, RN, MPH, JD Innovation and Lean Thinking: Mutually Supportive Partners in the Transformation of Health Care Paul E. Plsek, MS In Conversation with...Peter J. Pronovost, MD, PhD	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1138
__label__cc	0.504017	0.495983	2021 Information Guide (PDF) Yellow Jackets Cruise Past Boston College, 6-1 CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – The Yellow Jackets swept the doubles matches for only the fifth time this season as the 20th-ranked Georgia Tech Women’s Tennis team (11-7, 2-3 ACC) defeated Boston College (5-11, 1-6) Thursday afternoon at the Flynn Recreation Complex. “We played a good match today,” said head coach Bryan Shelton, who earned his 190th career victory. “It was good to get a win on the road, especially one outdoors in Boston. We hope to build on this win for our match at Maryland Saturday. It was just a solid day and I am just happy to get the win.” The Jackets opened the day with an early 1-0 lead on the Eagles as the doubles teams of Irina Falconi and Sasha Krupina, Hillary Davis and Lynn Blau and Elizabeth Kilborn and Viet Ha Ngo all earned wins. Falconi, the nation’s top ranked player, pushed the Jackets lead to 2-0 when she earned her 17th victory of the dual-match season with a 6-0, 6-0 win over Alex Kelleher at the top spot in the lineup. Tech’s lead grew to 3-0 after Blau finished off Ina Kauppila, 6-1, 6-2, at No. 4 singles. Davis, a sophomore from Austin, Texas, clinched the Yellow Jackets 11th win of the season with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Brittany Delaney in the sixth singles position. Kilborn and Ngo each earned three-set victories to add to the Jackets win. Georgia Tech will continue its two-match road trip Saturday when it travels to Maryland for an 11 a.m., start at the Tennis Center. -RamblinWreck.com- January 15, 2021 Tennis Set to Open Season at Bulldog Kickoff Women’s tennis to face Ole Miss, Mississippi State and Memphis Tennis Set to Open Season at Bulldog Kickoff January 14, 2021 Women’s Tennis Tabbed Preseason No. 12 by ITA Georgia Tech women’s tennis opens competition this weekend Women’s Tennis Tabbed Preseason No. 12 by ITA	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1146
__label__wiki	0.739098	0.739098	NB – For an introduction to work lists and book inventories from Late Antiquity and medieval Christian Europe, see: Mary A. Rouse and Richard Rouse, “Bibliography before Print: The Medieval De Viris Illustribus,” in Authentic Witnesses: Approaches to Medieval Texts and Manuscripts, eds. M. A. Rouse and R. Rouse, Notre Dame, Ind.: University of Notre Dame University Press, 1991: 469-494; first published in The Role of the Book in Medieval Culture, ed. Peter Ganz, Bibliologia 3, Turnhout: Brepols, 1986: 133-154. Ḥājjī Khalīfah, Muṣṭafā b. ʿAbd Allāh . See Katib Ҫelebi. Ibn al-Nadīm, Muḥammad b. Isḥāq. See al-Nadīm. Katib Ҫelebi. Kashf al-ẓunūn ʿan asāmī al-kutub wa’l-funūn. Ed. and tr. into Latin by Gustav Flügel. 7 vols. London: Oriental Translation Fund, 1835-1858. Eds. Şerefettin Yaltkaya and Kilisli Rifat Bilge. 2 vols. Istanbul: Maarif, 1941-1943. Al-Nadīm. Kitāb al-fihrist. Eds. Gustav Flügel, August Müller, and Johannes Roediger. 2 vols. Leipzig: Vogel, 1871-1872. Ed. Muḥammad Riżā Tajaddud. Tehran: Amīr Kabīr, 1971. Ed. Ayman Fuʾād Sayyid. 2 vols. in 4. London: Al-Furqan Islamic Heritage Foundation, 2009. Facsimile edition. Eng. tr. by Bayard Dodge. 2 vols. New York: Columbia University Press, 1970. Sarkīs, Yūsuf Ilyān. Muʿjam al-maṭbūʿāt al-ʿarabiyyah wa’l-muʿarrabah. Cairo: Sarkīs, 1928-1931. Published in fascicles. Ṭāshkubrāzādah, Aḥmad b. Muṣṭafā. See Taşköprüzade. Taşköprüzade. Kitāb miftāḥ al-saʿādah wa-miṣbāḥ al-siyādah fī mawḍūʿāt al-ʿulūm. Ed. Sharaf al-Dīn Aḥmad. 3 vols. 2d ed. Hyderabad, India: Dāʾirat al-maʿārif al-ʿuthmāniyyah, 1397/1977. This version has an additional fourth volume with detailed indices. Dagmar A. Riedel Last updated, 23 May 2019	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1147
__label__wiki	0.609393	0.609393	Graze.com develops logistics for US launch By Retail Technology \| Thursday December 12 2013 State-of-the-art technology designed to deliver a smarter snack experience helps healthier snacking online company expand to international markets Graze.com, an online retailer of healthier snacks, today revealed details of the proprietary logistics systems underpinning its official US launch following a successful beta testing period. The company is also looking to expand its workforce with a number of technology roles to support its international growth. “We are delighted to be officially launching in the US and are passionate about helping people eat versatile, healthier, delicious snacks,” said Anthony Fletcher, chief executive officer of graze.com. “We are expanding rapidly and hiring new employees daily including engineers, developers and what we call ‘snack hunters’. We believe our boxes are perfect for busy people facing the inevitable snack challenges no matter where they want to receive them. We offer a smarter (also affordable and convenient) snack experience,” he added. Tech supports personalised fulfilment Technology is at the heart of the graze.com operation and is central to each and every part of the process, from product inception to the end delivery to customers, or so-called ‘grazers’. “To ensure we can reach as great a proportion of the US in a reliable and cost-effective manner, we have designed a proprietary logistics solution, codenamed “the brain”, which analyses the best way to get each graze box to the grazer,” Fletcher continued. “This integrates graze.com, FedEx and USPS, and we believe it is a completely unique delivery model,” continued Fletcher. Graze.com uses a state-of-the-art algorithm called DARWIN, for Decision Algorithm Rating What Ingredient's Next, to determine how snack portions are sorted, how boxes are labelled and how each box is customised to the individual customer based on dietary requirements and feedback on food preferences. Built-in personalisation offering It also records the customer's order history and preferences and monitors stock levels. The company gets over 15,000 new ratings per hour and can use this data to create, package and market new innovative products to grazers within 48 hours. The company began testing its product in the US early in 2013 with an email sent to 100 friends. Within 24 hours graze.com had customers in 48 American states and had over 20,000 customers after two weeks. To fulfil this demand, graze.com has invested over $5 million (£3.07m) establishing a permanent American operation. The company, formed in the UK by seven friends in 2008, has experienced international compound annual growth of over 130% and reported over £40m of revenue for the year to 28 February 2013. The Carlyle Group became the majority shareholder in November 2012, with Octopus Investments, DFJ Esprit and management owning the remaining share. #Graze.com #logistics #personalisation #algorithm #recruitment Retailers adjust to deliver purely online Black Friday By Craig Summers \| Craig Summers Wildberries picks payment service provider Decantalo uncorks online engagement Bargain Max expands payments online COVID-19 causes Ocado temporary shutdown Farmdrop upgrades warehouse management Just Eat orders machine learning Swoon goes CG for rich content Lonely Planet enhances online platforms	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1149
__label__cc	0.697302	0.302698	5 things you must know about Biodiversity and Venture Capital biodiversity, colleen becker, Green Finance, Venture Capital September 20, 2020 \| Jim Ottewill From the Covid 19 pandemic to the ramping up of the climate crisis, 2020 has been a year of incredible turmoil. Biodiversity loss is a crucial issue linked to the challenges facing the planet and our economy, with the World Economic Forum highlighting it as a top-five risk for the first time in its Global Risks Report. More than half of the world’s gross domestic product (US$44 trillion) is moderately or highly dependent on nature and its services, such as the provision of food, fibre and fuel. Further figures show the cost of maintaining healthy ecosystems is $300 billion per year, a sum which represents a tremendous return on investment. And above and beyond its monetary worth, it’s impossible to quantify our basic human need for fresh air, clean water and healthy ecosystems. Redsand Venture’s Principal Colleen Becker spoke with Expon Capital’s Owen Reynolds about these issues, biodiversity as an asset class and its relationship with venture capitalism. Here are five things we learned. Watch the conversation below. Biodiversity is now an asset class The idea of ‘biodiversity as an asset class’ is just starting to enter mainstream financial industry conversations. We’re at the beginning of internalising some of the externalities plaguing humanity. It means there are some very inconsistent applications, and it’s even more challenging to figure out what the value of biodiversity actually is. The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) can help VCs invest in biodiversity The UN’s SDGs cover different performance goals around human development, biodiversity, environmental protection and economic sustainability. They allow us to push capital down these funnels. You can then use the most granular component as a form of measurement. This means before we make an investment, we know there’s a specific quantity or ratio we can track through a company’s longevity. Regulation needs to go further in championing biodiversity Tagging biodiversity as an ‘asset class’ would be more useful if accompanied by irrevocable treaties and statutes. Even the Paris Climate Agreement doesn’t go far enough because participation is voluntary and can be revoked (as in the US). Limited partners (LP) need to start thinking differently about where to invest For ventures to push sustainable investing in the right direction, LPs need to start making different choices about where to put their money and the opportunities which represent great investments from a sustainability perspective. ESG needs real-world data and enhanced communications From a general environmental perspective, the companies in Expon’s portfolio are first chosen to mitigate negative environmental consequences and second because we believe they have the power to push on one of these major sustainability levers. We’re actively looking for companies that attack this problem from the core. We’re also anticipating several of our companies to have positive knock on benefits that enhance biodiversity through crop diversity and protected critical lands.. In terms of how we measure this kind of impact, there needs to be greater communication about what ticks the box and what doesn’t and what investors are looking for – whether it’s specific environmental performance, human-related performance, economic goals, international development goals. Visit exponcapital.com to find out more. Colleen and Owen’s top book pick: Brilliant Green: The Surprising History and Science of Plant Intelligence And we’re reading these articles too: Are Trees Sentient Beings? There is Such Thing as Plant Intelligence Connect with Redsand Ventures on LinkedIn and Twitter PrevPreviousSustainability \| A Lens on Insurance, Financing and Investment Patterns Next5 Reasons Why We Must Value Our Oceans As A Blue Biodiversity Asset ClassNext 5 Factors Protecting Biodiversity in Emerging Markets How Fintech Can Tackle Covid-19 and Support the Green Recovery	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1151
__label__wiki	0.728531	0.728531	Search People & Orgs Alumni Index RelSci Reports Features & Plans RelSci API Contact Aggregator Dustin R. Womble Founder at Incode Corp. Mr. Womble has served as a director since 2005. Mr. Womble has been Executive Vice President in charge of corporate-wide product strategy since July 2006. Mr. Womble also serves on the Executive Committee. From July 2003 to June 2006, Mr. Womble was Executive Vice President in charge of corporate-wide product strategy and President of our Local Government Division. In 1982, Mr. Womble founded INCODE, Inc. ("INCODE"), a provider of a wide range of software products and related services principally for county and city governments. We acquired INCODE (now our Local Government Division) in 1998, and Mr. Womble served as President of INCODE from 1998 to July 2003. Incode, Inc. Incode Corp. RelSci Relationships Number of Boards Trying to get in touch with Dustin R. Womble? 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__label__wiki	0.937629	0.937629	Liberia: Civilians flee renewed fighting in Kley district MONROVIA, 4 February (IRIN) - Hundreds of civilians, mainly women and children, fled fighting on Tuesday in Kley District, 37 km west of Liberia's capital, Monrovia, between Liberian government forces and members of the rebel Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy (LURD). The fighting occurred three days after President Charles Taylor reported that LURD had attacked government troops in the northwestern provincial town of Bopolu, about 100 km from Monrovia. Civilians who fled to Monrovia with their belongings on their heads told IRIN on Tuesday that they had heard the sound of sporadic gunfire and bombardments coming from the direction of Kley. They said that on Monday, they had heard heavy gunfire from Tubmanburg which, like Kley, is in Bomi County. There was a heavy buildup of government troops on Tuesday at the Po-River bridge, about 15 km west of Monrovia. Police ambulances could be seen transporting wounded government soldiers to Monrovia. There was, however, no official comment from the government. Monrovia, remained calm. The National Human Rights Center, whose membership includes nine local human rights organizations, said in a statement on Monday that the humanitarian situation resulting from the renewed fighting was "disturbing". It called on the LURD to cease hostilities, saying that fighting did not augur well for democracy in Liberia. On Tuesday afternoon, Reuters reported that the rebels had fought a fierce battle with government troops at Cheesmanburg, 18 km north of the capital, and had advanced within striking distance of Monrovia. Kley and Tubmanburg were captured by LURD in February 2002 but were retaken by government soldiers after two months of fighting. Bopolu, once a stronghold of LURD rebels, was recaptured by government troops in September 2002. The rebels have been fighting since 1999 to overthrow Taylor. IRIN-WA Tel: +225 22-40-4440 Fax: +225 22-41-9339 Email: IRIN-WA@irin.ci [This Item is Delivered to the "Africa-English" Service of the UN's IRIN humanitarian information unit, but may not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations. For further information, free subscriptions, or to change your keywords, contact e-mail: Irin@ocha.unon.org or Web: http://www.irinnews.org . If you re-print, copy, archive or re-post this item, please retain this credit and disclaimer. Reposting by commercial sites requires written IRIN permission.] Liberia: L'Envoyée humanitaire visite des centres de transit WFP Liberia Country Brief, November 2020 UNHCR Côte d'Ivoire Situational Emergency Update - 18 December 2020	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1154
__label__wiki	0.961431	0.961431	More Rain As Maputo Urges Total Debt Relief By Steven Swindells MAPUTO (Reuters) - Fresh rains threatened flood relief operations in Mozambique Thursday as the country warned that moves by western creditor nations to defer its punishing debt service payments failed to meet its needs. Foreign Minister Leonardo Simao welcomed an initiative by the Paris Club of creditor nations to defer all of Mozambique's debt servicing payments -- about $1.5 million a week -- until a global accord canceling the country's debt was agreed. But he told reporters: ''We are satisfied that this step has been taken in relation to bilateral debt, but it falls short of our expectations. Our request was for total cancellation...we continue with that request and with that hope.'' A Paris Club official said what counted was that Mozambique did not have to pay out any money in the short term, and that this would hold the country over at zero cost until the wider international lending community agreed to a total write-off. ''This is the best help we can provide,'' the official added. Regional analysts said the measure would help Mozambique, one of the world's poorest countries, to help recover from a month of devastating floods which have left about 500 people dead and displaced at least 300,000. ''On first reading it is going to be positive news for Mozambique in light of what's happened this year,'' Mike Moran, Treasury Economist at Standard Chartered in London, said. Despite an external debt burden of around $8.3 billion, before the floods Mozambique had boasted one of Africa's fastest-growing economies with annual growth of more than 10 percent during the past three years. The Paris Club's decision should help to free up funds for Mozambique to begin the massive task of rebuilding towns, roads and railways devastated by a month of flooding. Japan donated $4.65 million Thursday for rebuilding 15 bridges and for buying rice, while the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers' Association of South Africa donated 32 tonnes of medicines and supplies. Rain Hampers International Relief Effort But rain which fell heavily in some southern regions on Wednesday and continued for a fourth day in the north on Thursday presented serious logistical problems for the international relief effort. Aid workers said a major road from Beira to Save, in a badly affected region, along which aid teams carried up to 50 tonnes of food a day, was closed because of the rain. The road was unlikely to reopen for another week, the World Food Program (WFP) said, and only if the rain stopped. ''Rains are of concern in Beira and therefore we cannot rely on truck transport. We could start to run into problems if we can't get access after eight to 10 days,'' Lindsey Davies, a spokeswoman for the WFP, told Reuters. Most countries involved in airborne relief efforts have said they will continue for about two weeks. Time is now running out and logistics experts are worried that complications will arise if the air relief is reduced. ''If they pull out we will not be able to deliver as much food, particularly if the road situation does not improve,'' Wilfred De Broewer, air logistics coordinator for the overall operation, told Reuters. Britain has extended funding for five helicopters to remain in operation, but Germany has said its operations may be scaled back by the end of the week. The Americans say they plan to stay for at least two more weeks. South Africa has said it will stay as long as needed. ''What we have seen out there continues to cause a lot of concern,'' South African Defense Minister Mosioua Lekota told reporters after visiting refugee camps Thursday. He said large numbers of people remained homeless and still more food aid was needed at the camps. Aid workers say the biggest immediate threats are malnutrition, particularly amongst children, and water-borne diseases such as cholera and malaria. Two cholera wards have been set up at the central hospital in Maputo and a third will open later this week in readiness for an expected rise in the number of cholera victims. Cholera is endemic to Maputo, but the expectation is that the flooding, which has left lakes of stagnant water throughout the capital, will accelerate the problem. ''There do seem to be signals that we could be facing an epidemic and we are putting plans in place to deal with that,'' said Andy Seale, a spokesman for the World Health Organization. So far there have been about 190 cholera cases in Maputo since the flooding, which doctors say is slightly higher than usual. The government says 11 people have died from the disease since the floods struck in mid-February. Spanish doctors at a field hospital in Chiaquelane, north of the capital, said almost every child they had treated since the hospital opened eight days ago was malnourished. Mozambique: World Vision Mozambique launches nutrition survey in Gaza Mozambique sets up 'observatory' to aid drive against poverty Swaziland: Regional benefits stressed in water agreement	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1155
__label__wiki	0.79434	0.79434	Peckham THI Which buildings are eligible for funding? What kinds of work can be funded? What is the application process? THI Projects: 91-93 Peckham High Street Heritage information The Greyhound, 109 Peckham High Street 117 – 125 Rye Lane Central Hall: 43 Peckham High Road Peckham’s history and heritage Changing Peckham Rye Lane Peckham Conservation Area Shop front design Maintaining heritage properties Peckham Heritage Regeneration Partnership Claire Hegarty – Chair Primary schools’ education resource Understanding and caring for traditional buildings Peckham Heritage Talks Peckham Platform’s Open 16 Schools and heritage Traditional building skills Peckham Heritage Talk: The Small House in Eighteenth Century London Local Buildings That You Love Historic England commends Peckham retailer Peckham THI Update – summer 2018 Peckham History Trail – a walk for families Interested in Heritage and Peckham Town Centre? Two new building histories Managing Change in Conservation Areas Peckham past: Tower cinema and Holdron’s Peckham past: Holdron’s Posted on 2 October 2020 by Julie On Wednesday 23rd September, 2020 Peter Guillery, building historian and academic, gave a presentation based around his important and highly influential book ‘The Small House in Eighteenth Century London’. 35 people logged into this zoom talk. It was great to be able to see familiar faces, and welcome new guests, after not being able to meet since earlier in the year. We often think of Georgian houses as grand buildings like those in Fitzroy Square or the squares of Bloomsbury or Belgravia. But of course, these were not the only forms of housing built in the eighteenth century. There were more modest dwellings built specifically for artisans and labourers. There are significantly less surviving examples of these more modest houses. Peter Guillery showed a revealing slide of a map of London circa 1660s (pre-Georgian), with areas shaded in according to the prevalence of housing with a specific number of chimneys or hearths. The higher the number of chimneys, the grander the housing. Southwark’s prevalent housing at the time had three or less hearths or chimneys, meaning its housing stock was generally modest. Peter Guillery slide: London in the 1660s: mean dwelling size by number of hearths (adapted from Michael Power) It was intriguing to hear that there is a distinct difference in the design of small buildings south of the Thames in comparison with the north. Many of the small houses south of the river had hearths and chimneys arranged through the centre of the dwelling rather than on the party wall. It’s not entirely clear why this is. Perhaps simply evidence of how limited the movement of people there was across the Thames? As well as images of small 18th century homes from across London, Peter showed images of those within Southwark. There are very few surviving examples of these small dwellings. Peckham town centre has two clusters, at Nos. 58 – 62 and Nos. 98 – 104 Peckham High Street. Peter Guillery slide: 100 to 108 Peckham High Street, c. 1928 This image from 1928 shows 100 – 108 Peckham High St. Currently, Peckham Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) works are underway on 102 Peckham High Street, and it is hoped that work will begin shortly on 100 Peckham High Street. The Peckham Heritage Regeneration Partnership (PHRP) and many others recently objected to a planning application to demolish No.104 Peckham High Street. Given the these are rare survivors of a distinctive form of 18th century housing, it is important that their contribution to the townscape is retained. The other important cluster of small 18th century dwellings are those at Nos. 58 – 62 Peckham High Street. These three are what is left of a former group of 6 houses shown in the photo below, with two higher buildings on either side of two smaller ones. Peter Guillery slide: 66 to 54 Peckham High Street, c. 1928 There was a fire in No. 62 Peckham High Street in April 2017. The fire caused extensive damage to this property, and the adjacent pair Nos 58 – 60 also sustained significant damage. No. 58 is formally listed grade 2, and No. 60 has associated ‘curtilage’ listing. Peter Guillery slide: 58 to 62 Peckham High Street, today A listed building application has been made to repair Nos. 58 – 60, and it is anticipated that a planning application to repair No. 62 will be forthcoming in early 2021. Peter Guillery talked about the significant presence of the third storey at No. 58 Peckham High Street, which he speculated must be to do with the striking views across to London for which Peckham was (and still is) well known. 18th century Peckham is described by Daniel Defoe (“A tour thro’ the Whole Island of Great Britain” 1724 – 26) as a pleasant village with “some of the finest dwellings about London”, and with “a beautiful prospect, terminated by a view of St. Paul’s and the Tower of London. The beauties of this prospect were greatly increased by the masts of the ships being seen over the trees as far as Greenwich”. In his book “The Small House in Eighteenth Century London“, Peter expanded on this theme, referencing No. 58 Peckham High Street: “In Peckham, a small house with a view could perhaps be fashionable in a way that the same building might not have been in central London. Gentility and smallness of scale, classicism and timber frame construction were not necessarily mutually exclusive. The exploitation of a view of the City of London from these houses captures the essentially Picturesque ambivalence of the interaction between the urban and the rural in these London retreats” End Note: Peter has kindly allowed us to share a Powerpoint entitled ‘The Small House in 18th Century London’. This does not have a audio-track but includes many photos and images of floor plans of these distinctive dwellings. Posted on 22 February 2018 by Julie This public house is identified as part of a heritage cluster on the Peckham Townscape Heritage Initiative map of town centre priority projects. Happily it is one property that, without prompting, has been freshened up by its owner so it’s an exemplar of what is possible in a generally run down, tired high street. The present building dates only from the 1880s, and apart from television screens is a specimen of an authentic Victorian hostelry, with old racing scenes on its walls, sculptures of greyhounds everywhere, and, as far as I could judge, a clientele intensely interested in the running of their current equivalents. More interesting, however, is its predecessor, for it dates back to at least the 17th century, and was situated at what was then the very hub of the village. I was already aware of a playbill from 1807 which located Peckham Theatre as “Opposite the Greyhound, Peckham” (shown above), but was delighted to find among Bill Marshall’s papers at Southwark’s Local History Library a reference to rubbings of Greyhound trade tokens dating from 1660. Further enquiry brought out a copy of these rubbings (shown below), inscribed on the obverse “WILL ERBERYAT THE”, with a greyhound running, and on the reverse “GRAYHOUND IN PECKHAM”, with the initials W.M.E. Now this is interesting in itself, but more so in that greyhound racing is said to have originated only in the 19th century. Coursing preceded this, first described by Arrian in c.180AD, and codified in Britain during the reign of Elizabeth I. It appears, however, to have been essentially an aristocratic activity, until the first club meeting, at Swaffham, Norfolk, in 1776. Here from Peckham, perhaps, is something intriguing for canine historians. Derek Kinrade – Feb 2018 Posted in Heritage information, Uncategorized Members of the partnership Claire Hegarty (10) Chair, and Julie Mallett (8), Peckham THI Project Manager. Organisation representatives Eileen Conn (14) – Peckham Vision, Nicholas Gorse – Camberwell College of Arts, Cathy Hirschmann (13) – South London Gallery, Carol Maund – Peckham Platform, Bill Morris (7) – Peckham Society, Rachel Moss – South London Gallery, Nicholas Okwulu (2) – Pempeople, David Reid – Peckham Voluntary Sector Forum, Councillor Cleo Soanes (9) – the elected representative for Peckham ward, Lesley Wertheimer (11) – Northfield House Tenants and Residents Association, Anneke Zeiman (5) – Employment Academy. Sally Alderman, Yewande Fadeyi (15), Dan Harder (3), Barry Jenkins, Derek Kinrade, Emma Lawrence, Michelle Male (12), Benny O’Looney (1), Megan Sclater (6). Stakeholders documents No documents available at present. Peckham Townscape Heritage Initiative PO Box 64529, London SE1P 5LX Email Julie.Mallett@southwark.gov.uk Website designed and built by Stuart Russell © 2021 Peckham Townscape Heritage Initiative	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1161
__label__cc	0.566041	0.433959	Two-lane highway analysis methodology enhancements considering commercial trucks Two-lane highways are critical components of the highway system, and are continuing to see increased truck traffic along with all other components of the highway network. It is therefore essential to have analysis tools/methods that are sensitive to the unique characteristics of commercial trucks. A significant revision to the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) two-lane highway analysis methodology was recently completed as part of National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) project 17-65. This project made use of a microscopic simulation tool (SwashSim) that performs more detailed truck dynamics modeling than other simulation tools. For example, specific powertrain characteristics (engine, transmission) are used to determine tractive effort, and roadway and physical vehicle characteristics (e.g., weight, frontal area, coefficient of drag) are used to determine resistance forces. These variables are used to calculate maximum acceleration and velocity (values that, illogically, are often user inputs in simulation programs). Overall, the resulting revised methodology from this work better accounts for the unique operating characteristics of commercial trucks on traffic stream operational performance. However, there are still several key areas in the new methodology where further investigation is warranted: (1) Passing lane performance for various diverge/merge rules faster/slower vehicles. (2) Many passing lane configurations require “slower drivers keep right”, which usually entails the slower vehicles move over to the added lane and remerge to the regular lane downstream before the added lane ends. Since commercial trucks are usually slower vehicles, their merging from the added lane to the regular lane at the lane drop area can cause disruptive turbulence at the merge point when traffic flows moderately high. Some alternative passing lane designs are starting to appear, such as slower vehicles moving right at the start of the passing lane segment, but faster vehicles having to merge at the end of the passing lane, and ‘2+1’ type of configurations where the fasters vehicles need to change lanes at both the start and end of the passing lane segment. The relative impacts to the traffic stream performance due to these different designs needs to be better understood, particularly for traffic streams with non-trivial percentages of commercial trucks. (3) Guidance for climbing lane design (length and return to level grade conditions) (4) The merging behavior of trucks at the end of a passing lane segment can be even more problematic on upgrades (i.e., a climbing lane), as the speed differential between the trucks and passenger cars can be quite significant. The AASHTO Green Book recommends that a passing lane on a grade be continued onto a relatively level segment of roadway until the truck speeds are at a minimum of 40 mi/h and within 10 mi/h of the passenger car speed. Some quantitative guidance on expected lengths of passing lane needed to achieve smooth reintegration of trucks to the regular lane, based on overall flow rate, grade %, and truck %, is needed. (5) Effective length of passing lane (6) In the NCHRP 17-65 project, quantification of the effective length of a passing lane (i.e., distance downstream of the passing lane for which the improvements to the performance measures last) was only determined for level terrain. On non-level terrain, commercial trucks can have a significant impact on this distance. Additional quantitative guidance is needed for the effective length of passing lanes on non-level terrain, when trucks are present in the traffic stream. (7) Capacity on non-passing lane upgrade segments when trucks are present in traffic stream (8) Field data collected as part of NCHRP 17-65 did not yield enough very high flow rate conditions to make meaningful insights into the concept of capacity. Capacity was investigated, through simulation, for passing lane segments (which was constrained by the downstream merging operations). However, capacity, for which trucks can have a significant influence, was not examined for non-passing lane segments. This issue needs further examination, particularly for non-level terrain. This project aims to improve the state-of-the-art for accounting for the impact of trucks on two-lane highway operations. This will be accomplished by building on the work that was done for NCHRP Project 17-65. The issues examined in this project are ones which are very difficult and/or very expensive to study in the field. Thus, the SwashSim simulation tool will be utilized exclusively in this project. SwashSim has the ability to model a wide range of two-lane highway configurations and operational scenarios. Because of its detailed vehicle dynamics modeling approach, SwashSim is also well-suited to modeling situations that are sensitive to the impacts of commercial vehicles. Furthermore, through the work of the NCHRP Project 17-65, SwashSim went through an extensive calibration effort with field data. Contract to a Performing Organization has not yet been awarded. 69A3551747120 United States Department of Transportation - FHWA - LTAP Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology University Transportation Centers Program Managing Organizations: Freight Mobility Research Institute Boca Raton, FL United States 33431 Washburn, Scott Expected Completion Date: 20200111 TRT Terms: Climbing lanes; Commercial vehicles; Highway capacity; Merging traffic; Methodology; Microscopic traffic flow; Passing lanes; Trucks; Two lane highways Identifier Terms: Highway Capacity Manual Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Highways; Motor Carriers; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Source Agency: Freight Mobility Research Institute Contract Numbers: 69A3551747120 Files: UTC, RiP Created Date: Oct 3 2018 11:52AM	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1167
__label__cc	0.667284	0.332716	What are the notable limitations on using Java with Mindstorms NXT 2.0? I'm a long time Java developer who is starting to learn on the Lego Mindstorms NXT 2.0. Are there any limitations to using the Java API? Which language is the most robust on the platform? I found a post, Which programming language should I use with the NXT? which mentions many of the alternatives. The answer is helpful, but doesn't mention the different languages' limitations. nxt programming-languages mindstorms Bob PaulinBob Paulin $\begingroup$ What research have you done? [link]lejos.sourceforge.net/nxt/nxj/api/index.html $\endgroup$ – Spiked3 Dec 11 '12 at 16:01 $\begingroup$ This question is too broad. Maybe you could ask about specifically what it is you want to do? $\endgroup$ – Josh Vander Hook Dec 12 '12 at 19:55 $\begingroup$ So think the intent of the question can be boiled down to is lejos a full featured language for nxt or are their operations that can only be performed by the native language? $\endgroup$ – Bob Paulin Dec 12 '12 at 23:12 $\begingroup$ "or are their operations that can only be performed by the native language" - you still lose me on that - no idea what it is asking. LeJOS is an implementation of a JVM. Parts of Java that are inappropriate (ie TCP) are not implemented. What else is there to know? Asking which language is most robust is too ambiguous - Ford or Chevy? teamhassenplug.org/NXT/NXTSoftware.html has a comparison chart $\endgroup$ – Spiked3 Dec 13 '12 at 6:17 $\begingroup$ @Spiked3: Thank you for the comparison chart. One might also like to know (1) which (if any) of these alternatives supports hard real-time systems (a), (2) how much memory on the NXT is left over for my "user-level" programs and data after the language-support infrastructure libraries are loaded, (3) do any of these alternatives support interrupt handlers, etc. $\endgroup$ – David Cary Dec 15 '12 at 17:29 A lot of the different options with regards to language are listed on the NXT wiki page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lego_Mindstorms_NXT_2.0. NXT-G NXT-G is the programming software included in the standard base kit. It is based on LabVIEW graphical programming. It features an interactive drag-and-drop environment. LabVIEW Toolkit[edit] NXT-G is powered by LabVIEW, an industry standard in programming. Created by National Instruments, LabVIEW uses data flow programming to create a virtual instrument. To allow for more advanced programming, in the graphical sense, National Instruments released a Toolkit for the NXT. Version 1.0 came out in December 2006 Since its release, several bugs have been found and new sensors have been created. While the toolkit does allow for the creation of new sensors, National Instruments has yet to formally release an update Lego::NXT Lego::NXT provides an API between Perl and NXT. Ada A port of GNAT is available for the NXT. It requires nxtOSEK to run. The port includes Ada bindings to the NXT hardware and nxtOSEK. Next Byte Codes & Not eXactly C Next Byte Codes (NBC) is a simple open-source language with an assembly language syntax that can be used to program the NXT brick. Not eXactly C (NXC) is a high level open-source language, similar to C, built on top of the NBC compiler. It can also be used to program the NXT brick. NXC is basically NQC for the NXT. It is the most widely used third-party programming language. ROBOTC ROBOTC is an Integrated development environment targeted towards students that is used to program and control LEGO NXT, VEX, RCX, and Arduino robots using a programming language based on the C programming language. RoboMind RoboMind is an educational programming environment that offers a concise scripting language for programming a simulated robot. These internationalized scripts can, however, also directly be exported to Lego Mindstorms robots. It does not require custom firmware in order to run. NXTGCC NXTGCC is a GCC toolchain for programming the NXT firmware in C. URBI[edit] URBI is a parallel and event-driven language, with interfaces to C++/Java and Matlab. It also has a component architecture (UObject) for distributed computation. Urbi is compatible with many robots, including Nao (cf Robocup), Bioloid or Aibo. leJOS NXT leJOS NXT is a high level open source language based on Java that uses custom firmware developed by the leJOS team. nxtOSEK To be able to write in C (programming language)/C++, nxtOSEK can be used, but that requires custom firmware too. MATLAB and Simulink MATLAB is a high-level programming language for numerical computing, data acquisition and analysis. It can be used to control LEGO NXT robots over a Bluetooth serial port (serial port communication is part of the base functionality of MATLAB) or via a USB connection; for example using the RWTH - Mindstorms NXT Toolbox (free & open-source). Simulink is a MATLAB-based environment for modeling and simulating dynamic systems. Using Simulink, a user can design control algorithms, automatically generate C code for those algorithms, and download the compiled code onto the LEGO NXT. MATLAB and Simulink code for NXT programming is freely available. Lua pbLua is an implementation of the Lua programming language, a general purpose scripting language, for Lego Mindstorms. FLL NXT Navigation FLL Nxt Navigation An open source program to help navigation on the FLL competition table. Uses NXT-G and .txt files to write programs. ruby-nxt ruby-nxt is a library to program the NXT for the Ruby programming language. Unlike the other languages for the NXT the code isn't compiled to a binary file. Instead the code is directly transmitted to the NXT via a bluetooth connection. This method of execution is significantly slower than executing compiled code directly. Robotics. NXT Robotics.NXT is a Haskell interface to NXT over Bluetooth. It supports direct commands, messages and many sensors (also unofficial). It has also support for a simple message-based control of a NXT brick via remotely executed program (basic NXC code included). As previously mentioned the chart in http://teamhassenplug.org/NXT/NXTSoftware.html is a good comparison. Which language is the most robust on the platform? Although I agree that the question is far too ambiguous, after using NXT-G, Matlab, Labview and a number of the other interfaces, I have found that the BricxCC IDE and the NXC is very easy to use with great contextual help and a lot of examples. It allows a lot more programming freedom that the visual based solutions do not offer. I have not attempted to use the higher level programming languages such as Java and C++ because most of the applications that I have been using would not have benefited from the advanced functions. If you are wanting these advanced functions is NXT the right hardware? One might also like to know (1) which (if any) of these alternatives supports hard real-time systems This post for the LeJOS discuses this with regards to Java: http://www.lejos.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=4619 :- "The NXT firmware switches thread contexts every 1ms. Also, the scheduler of the NXT firmware is much more predictable. For example, a thread with high priority would be preferred by the scheduler over any thread with lower priority. So high priority threads could be pretty sure to be scheduled as soon as possible. The motor regulation was typically running as a high priority thread. But as you already guessed, the NXT firmware was no realtime system either. Threads with the same priority are served round-robin. Oh and once in a while, the garbage collector will halt the whole JVM. This is always true for the NXT. But the Oracle JVM used on the EV3 uses concurrent garbage collectors. However, in the worst case, even those fall back to halting the whole JVM. The trick to avoid that is to reuse object, arrays, and such stuff as far as possible in performance critical code paths." how much memory on the NXT is left over for my "user-level" programs and data after the language-support infrastructure libraries are loaded This post for the LeJOS discuses this with regards to Java: http://www.lejos.org/nxt/nxj/tutorial/AdvancedTopics/UnderstandingFilesLCPMemTools.htm "The NXT has 256kb of flash memory. A fixed section at the start of the flash memory is allocated to the system. It is used to hold the firmware, followed by the startup menu. The rest of this system area is unused. The size of the system area varies between releases. The firmware is written in C, with some ARM assembly language. The startup menu is written in Java (in the startup project in SVN). Flash memory is read and written in 256-byte pages. The first page after the system area is used for persistent system settings administered by the startup menu. The rest of the flash memory is used for the user file system. The first two pages hold the file table (directory), and the rest of the pages hold user files. Files are held as a contiguous set of bytes – i.e they use a single range of page numbers with no gaps. This allows a file to be addressed as a region of memory." do any of these alternatives support interrupt handlers One way of programming interrupt handlers on the NXT is to program at a lower level: http://www.tau.ac.il/~stoledo/lego/nxt-native/ "It's pretty easy to get started. You need two tools: the GNU development tools for ARM processors, and some way to download the resulting programs to the NXT. I use nexttool to download programs to the NXT, but I suppose that you could use NXT-G as well. There are several distributions of the GNU tools for ARM around. I usually use a distribution called WinARM, which is for windows; GNUARM and YAGARTO are two other options (I have used GNUARM on Linux)." Tom BamberTom Bamber $\begingroup$ While the links are appreciated, sooner or later they are bound to rot. To be future-proof, it would be a good idea to quote the most relevant parts of the text you linked to right in this answer. $\endgroup$ – Shahbaz Nov 12 '13 at 14:36 $\begingroup$ Shahbaz I have edited the post to prevent the link rot. $\endgroup$ – Tom Bamber Nov 13 '13 at 13:18 Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged nxt programming-languages mindstorms or ask your own question. How mature is real-time programming in robotics? Which programming language should I use with the NXT? Properly flashing the firmware on a Lego Mindstorms NXT How do I interpret this data, received by the I2C controller on an NXT 2 brick? Can I use QT to communicate with a Lego NXT robot? “Thermal Imaging” with Arduino and/or Lego Mindstorm NXT 2.0? KUKA FRI program using JAVA	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1169
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__label__cc	0.693827	0.306173	Series Review Tour – Studies in Demonology by TJ Nichols Plotting a Trilogy My Tribute to Heath GEEK GOES MAINSTREAM Dylan’s Love 2 (Kirstin’s Review) World Turned Upside Down (Bob-O-Link’s Review) A Party to Remember A Little Time At The Beach Home /Listening to my Characters UncategorizedJuly 13, 2019 Listening to my Characters BY KAT MARTIN No question, writing dialogue in a novel can be tricky. Each character has a unique voice distinct from the others in the book. Since I’ve never been particularly good at description, letting the characters tell the story is my favorite way to craft a novel. Of course there has to be narration, ways to move the story forward and set the scene, and different writers use different techniques, sometimes a single character’s actions and observations, or just a majority of narrative to tell the tale. But I like dialog. It gives me a chance to get right into the character’s head. I have to think like he or she does, I have to feel as if I am that person. I go out of my way not to bore my readers with stuff like “How are you?” “I am fine.” But once I get my characters talking, I let them talk. I want to hear what they have to say as much as the reader! I’m not really sure how a character’s voice gets into a writer’s head, but they all seem to be distinctly different. Once I sat in front of the post office with the car windows rolled up and tried to hear the voice of every person walking out. It was amazing! No two imaginary voices sounded the same. Strange but true. So I hope when you read my novels you hear the voices of the people loud and clear. In WAIT UNTIL DARK, my new digital novella, you’ll get to know Jonah Wolfe and April Vale, and meet the detectives, bounty hunters, and bodyguards in my upcoming Maximum Security series, starting with THE CONSPIRACY, out January 22nd. Until then, I hope you have fun listening to the voices in my books and that you’ll look for WAIT UNTIL DARK and THE CONSPIRACY. Till next time, all best wishes and happy reading, Kat New York Times bestselling author Kat Martin is a graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara where she majored in Anthropology and also studied History. Currently residing in Missoula, Montana with her Western-author husband, L. J. Martin, Kat has written sixty-five Historical and Contemporary Romantic Suspense novels. More than sixteen million copies of her books are in print and she has been published in twenty foreign countries. Her last novel, BEYOND CONTROL, hit both big lists … NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LIST as well as the USA TODAY BEST-SELLING BOOKS LIST. Kat is currently at work on her next Romantic Suspense. WEBSITE: http://www.katmartin.com/ MONTHLY CONTEST: https://www.katmartin.com/monthly-contest/ For November, Kat Martin is giving away a copy of AGAINST THE WIND to two winners (winner’s choice of eBook or print format). Amazon I B&N I iTunes I Kobo I Goodreads I Google Play Series Review Tour – Studies… World Turned Upside Down (Bob-O-Link’s… A Little Time At The… America Ancora Advisors LLC attorney author Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. big-box retailer California CBS coach Congress driver Economist Federal Aviation Administration Finance Germany Getty Images Instagram Kansas Kentucky Legion Partners Asset Management LLC Macellum Advisors GP LLC New Jersey Norway official Pentagon President Prime Minister Republican Party Russia special counsel strether [DOT] corrente [AT] yahoo [DOT] com Texas The Associated Press the Financial Times the NCAA tournament The New York Times The Wall Street Journal Trump administration Twitter United States usa today sports US Dollar US Federal Reserve WASHINGTON White House Series Review Tour – Studies in Demonology by TJ Nichols July 22, 2019 Superpowers July 19, 2019 Plotting a Trilogy July 19, 2019 Lead Generation 677 Sales Techniques 5 Email: info at sales incentives blog dot com Address: 1326 Schofield Avenue	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1177
__label__wiki	0.622769	0.622769	Abortion widens the gender gap and exploits women \| MercatorNet Abortion widens the gender gap and exploits women Men started it, men can help end it. Brian Fisher \| Feb 24 2017 \| Share on FacebookShare on Twitter forward by email Print Subscribe (Image: Marchforlife.org) Early in the conflict between abortion opponents and supporters, the pro-abortion community laid claim to women’s rights nomenclature. “Reproductive autonomy,” they argued, is a woman’s “right,” like the right to vote or the right to equal pay for equal work. Abortion, they insisted, would liberate women to pursue their sexual and career interests free of repercussions or dependence on their male partners. At the same time, corresponding legal and philosophical arguments for abortion as a special right took root in the American consciousness and persist to the present day. These positions are invariably rooted in the notion that access to abortion on demand is necessary for women to achieve equality with men by being as sexually free as their male counterparts. This position predates Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court case that codified the so-called right to elective abortion on demand. For instance, Planned Parenthood founder Margaret Sanger posited in 1919 that “no woman can call herself free until she can choose consciously whether she will or will not be a mother.” Context suggests that Sanger had birth control in mind, but advocates of elective abortion on demand soon adopted the same argument. In time, Sanger’s fledgling organization would ultimately grow into the largest abortion business in the United States. Today Planned Parenthood performs an abortion every ninety-seven seconds. Abortion: Men Started It The exercise of power over the life of one’s offspring is not a new construct. In ancient Rome, for example, the paterfamilias, or family patriarch, maintained a legal right to dispose of children deemed unwanted or unfit after birth. Likewise, a widespread preference for male children has compelled parents in China and India to terminate the lives of their daughters for centuries. Gender-determination ultrasounds have been used more recently to terminate these lives prior to birth, but the brutal infanticide of daughters remains common. What is startling about the “women’s rights” argument for abortion ubiquitous in modern Western culture is that it reframes the act of abortion as a means to women’s freedom, whereas historically it was, by and large, a reflection of male dominance. The same questionable argument for abortion as a necessity for women’s freedom steered the majority opinion of Roe v. Wade. Justice Harry Blackmun found a right to abortion in an eisegetical reading of the Fourteenth Amendment. He concluded for the Court that a “right of personal privacy” could be found in the “penumbras” emanating from the Fourteenth Amendment, among other places, and that this right included a woman’s right to “terminate her pregnancy.” Penning his concurrence with the majority decision of Roe v. Wade, Justice Potter Stewart said the Court had shown that “freedom of personal choice in matters of marriage and family life is one of the liberties protected by the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.” The irony here is that the due process clause mandates that no person be deprived of life without the due process of law—a protection that, thanks to Roe, unborn children no longer enjoy. In order to make this argument, the Supreme Court had to reject the possibility that the preborn child was a person to be afforded his or her own rights at all. To this end, the majority decision interpreted the Constitution as not defining “personhood” as including the preborn. The opinion further concluded that, because they believed there was no consensus among doctors, philosophers, and theologians about when life began, the justices in favor of elective abortion on demand could not and did not need to resolve what they called that “difficult question.” They decided that preborn children weren’t persons simply because they didn’t see conclusive evidence otherwise. This shocking and extreme conclusion has resulted in the deaths of tens of millions of American children. Contemporary abortion enthusiasts often harness less subtle language than the Court to express the absence of concern for the humanity or personhood of the preborn child evidenced in Roe. For example, Salon contributor Mary Elizabeth Williams marked the fortieth anniversary of Roe v. Wade with a piece entitled “So what if abortion ends a life?” Williams acknowledged that “a fetus” is “a human life,” but concluded that this reality does not render her “one iota less solidly pro-choice.” Why? In so many words, for the same reason Roe v. Wade determined abortion was a constitutional right: “[The pregnant woman]’s the boss. Her life and what is right for her . . . should automatically trump the rights of the non-autonomous entity inside of her.” Having washed their hands of any obligation to consider the rights of abortion’s preborn victim, the Supreme Court’s all-male majority was free to craft an abortion rights argument predicated entirely on the perceived right of women to control their own bodies. It’s Margaret Sanger’s dream come true . . . or is it? Men Use Abortion to Oppress Women The passage of time revealed that the license to abort a child for any reason and at any point in pregnancy (thanks to the concurrent Supreme Court decision in Doe v. Bolton) would not yield the unfettered liberation contemporary feminists had predicted. Indeed, there was a major oversight in their calculations—namely, how men would turn the perceived freedoms of abortion on the women who had worked to secure them. Roe effectively promised men consequence-free sex. Men—all too frequently seeking to maximize their sexual pleasure at as little cost as possible—found the right to abortion extremely liberating for them; all they risked was having to pay a few hundred dollars to avoid the potential result of their behavior. Meanwhile, women were too often reduced to mere objects for the sexual gratification of their liberated male counterparts. Recently, for instance, new allegations have surfaced that NFL player Reggie Bush paid his mistress $3 million to abort the child she says he fathered earlier this year. Similarly, the NBA’s J.J. Redick allegedly drew up an “abortion contract” requiring his pregnant girlfriend, Vanessa Lopez, to undergo an abortion. His girlfriend relayed her feelings of duress to her abortion provider (Joshua Perper), but the abortion business proceeded with the termination anyway. Lopez allegedly walked away with Redick’s contractual payment of $25,000 . . . and posttraumatic stress disorder. Stories like these are ubiquitous. Rather than liberating women, abortion has rendered women vulnerable to the sexual appetites of unscrupulous men who—freed of society’s expectation that they will care for the mothers of their children—use, abuse, and discard them in assembly-line fashion. Wanting the right to abortion for the sake of freedom and equality gave way to needingabortion for women to cope with the damage done by sexual encounters in which they alone were saddled with consequences. Frederica Mathewes-Green captured the tragedy of this deflated sense of liberation when she observed: “There is a tremendous sadness and loneliness in the cry ‘A woman’s right to choose.’ No one wants an abortion as she wants an ice-cream cone or a Porsche. She wants an abortion as an animal, caught in a trap, wants to gnaw off its own leg.” Last year, I penned a series of blog posts entitled “Four Points of Proof for Life.” These points of proof are scientific, biblical, philosophical, and sociological. In examining the sociological argument for life, I noted that every law reflects someone’s morality; the question is, whose morality do we wish to legislate: that of the moral relativist who believes humans are not all equal, or that of the moral absolutist who believes that killing an innocent human is always wrong, regardless of who, where, or what size that human is? In 1858, while debating a defender of slavery, Abraham Lincoln said that anyone who admitted that slavery was wrong could not “logically say that anybody has a right to do wrong.” In other words, the existence of unjust laws does not give us a legitimate right to do what is morally wrong. Unjust laws can only give us license to do what is wrong; and license is not freedom. When seven men convened at the Supreme Court in 1973 to abolish state-level abortion restrictions in all fifty states, they did not unfetter a freedom that had been long withheld from women. Rather, they codified legal license to commit injustice. As a result, nearly sixty million children have died. And, of course, countless women have been exploited and betrayed by the false promises of abortion. They have been doubly exploited: by an abortion industry profiting at their expense, and by the men whose greatest ally in their pursuit of self-gratification is the abortion industry. Men Can End It This generation knows that abortion harms women; they have seen it firsthand. Abortion has left our mothers, sisters, aunts, and daughters in emotional agony, spiritual turmoil, and, sometimes, physical incapacity. We have witnessed the insidious promises of Roe-era abortion promoters crumble in the wake of abortion’s reverberating consequences. Women have made incredible strides to reclaim the abortion conversation and publicly reject the notion that abortion is liberating or beneficial to women. But women cannot and should not carry this banner alone. Thankfully, great progress has been made in recent years. Public opinion has shifted, and the abortion industry is beginning to be called out on its long-unchallenged betrayal of women. I often say that all that remains to end abortion in America is one long, sustained push to the finish line. But this will not happen until key groups—namely men and the Christian church, which is led by men—take an active role in ending abortion. To do this, men must first and foremost practice sexual integrity. Porn, the hookup culture, and marital infidelity are patently incompatible with a pro-woman, pro-life worldview. Sexual self-gratification spawned abortion culture; self-control and fidelity are the first steps to reclaiming the culture for life. Men must start by rejecting pornography, being faithful to their spouses, and practicing self-mastery. They need to hold one another to high standards, mentoring and supporting one another in the practice of sexual integrity. Second, post-abortive men should be encouraged to share their stories. Tens of millions of American women have had abortions. For every aborted child and post-abortive mother, there is also a man—a partner and father. The stories of post-abortive men fall on a diverse spectrum. Some men coerced their child’s mother into having an abortion, while others were unaware of the abortion or even the pregnancy until after the fact. Human Coalition’s Vice President, Jeff Bradford, is a post-abortive man who came to his convictions after seeing the effect the abortion of his child had on his wife. Bradford shares: I think the thing that really struck me . . . was my wife. Because every woman wants to be fought for. Every woman wants to know that she’s beautiful, that she is worth pursuing, and she wonders if her husband or that man in her life or her father is going to stand in the gap for her. Whatever your story is, sharing it is the only way to break the taboo around men and abortion. Third, men must actively engage in the pro-life movement. We will succeed when we work alongside the women who have led the charge to reclaim our children and our culture from Roe, taking a cue from their unapologetic stance against the abortion industry. My colleagues at Human Coalition and I have created an online resource center to help men who are ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work. The blueprint for our abortion-ending work comes from a quote by Hudson Taylor, famous 19th-century missionary to China. Taylor said that there are three stages to every work of God: impossible, difficult, done. When men fully engage in the pro-life movement, we will bring the mission to completion. Brian Fisher is the President and Co-Founder of Human Coalition and author ofAbortion: The Ultimate Exploitation of Women. Human Coalition is one of the largest pro-life organizations in the country, committed to ending abortion in America by rescuing children and serving families in key, abortion-riddled communities nationwide. Find him on Twitter @BrianEFisher. Republished from The Public Discourse with permission. - See more at: https://www.mercatornet.com/features/view/abortion-widens-the-gender-gap-and-exploits-women/19398#sthash.wPDyhluW.dpuf We have something of a marriage theme today. There's an introduction to New Zealand's first couple, Prime Minister Bill English and his wife Mary, still happily married after 30 years, 6 kids and two careers. And Harry Benson's great testimony about how his own marital history bears out new research findings -- that unhappiness in a marriage is usually temporary, hence his advice to stick with it. This British marriage advocate has a book out that sounds like a must read. Then Marcus Roberts, who I am sure knows from personal experience anyway, passes on other research findings about the importance to domestic harmony of appreciating the work your spouse does around the house. Marcus has a good tip too: the 80-20 rule. 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Therefore, Huawei has no choice but to develop its ecosystem with alternative services and bring new smartphones to the market without Google support. Today we can buy Huawei P40 Lite and Huawei P40 Lite E – the first smartphones with AppGallery, Huawei’s own app store. In today’s review, I will talk about the senior model – Huawei P40 Lite. How realistic is it to use a smartphone without Google services, what are the ways to install familiar applications and other important nuances of working with AG smartphones in general. 1. Huawei P40 Lite specs 2. What’s in the box 3. Design, materials and build quality 4. Element configuration 6. Huawei P40 Lite display 7. Huawei P40 Lite: Performance 8. Huawei P40 Lite Cameras 9. Unlocking methods 10. Huawei P40 Lite battery life 11. Sound and communication 12. Firmware and software 13. Verdict Huawei P40 Lite specs Announced 2020, February 27 Status Available. Released 2020, March 2 Build Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame SIM Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) Type LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors Size 6.4 inches, 101.4 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution 1080 x 2310 pixels (~398 ppi density) OS Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); EMUI 10 Chipset HiSilicon Kirin 810 (7 nm) CPU Octa-core (2×2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×1.88 GHz Cortex-A55) Card slot NM (Nano Memory), up to 256GB (uses shared SIM slot) Internal 128GB 6GB RAM Quad 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) 2 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (macro), 1/5.0″, 1.75µm Single 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1″, 1.0µm GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS NFC Yes (market/region dependent): JNY-L21A, JNY-L01A, JNY-L21B Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass Charging Fast charging 40W, 70% in 30 min (advertised) When I got my Huawei P40 Lite for testing, I did not receive the box, but only the most necessary stuff, namely 40W power adapter with support for Huawei SuperCharge fast charging function and the corresponding USB/Type-C cable. But, as the manufacturer’s website indicates, in addition to charging, the box has a wired headset, a SIM card eject tool and various documentation. In addition, a protective film will be pasted onto the screen of the smartphone. Design, materials and build quality Conceptually, Huawei P40 Lite largely repeats the design previously explored by the manufacturer in more expensive models. If we talk about those devices from Huawei, then it’s Nova 5T. And among the models of the Honor brand we have the near-flagship Honor 20 and the flagship Honor 20 Pro. In front: a screen, not very wide bezels and a front camera embedded in the upper left corner of the display. Smartphones in front are essentially the same. Only the abovementioned models have slightly thinner bezels, especially with regard to the lower indent. In P40 Lite, it will be thicker, which isn’t very good, but what can you do. I have already spoken about the hole with the front in the reviews of the aforementioned smartphones, but I will repeat myself. I think that this solution is much more relevant and neat than a drop-shaped notch. Although, to each his own, of course. P40 Lite doesn’t just have the vertical block with cameras, but uses the hot trend of recent times. Here four cameras are assembled in a square block with rounded corners. It does not look massive, on the contrary, it is quite neat. In the case of my sample, the body color is green, the color is called Crush Green. Not very exciting, but it does look pretty, and the back plate beautifully reflects the light. The frame is painted in the same green color. In addition to this option, there is a classic Midnight Black and gradient Sakura Pink – with a transition from blue to pink (or vice versa), so there are plenty of models to choose from. Now, the materials are not remarkable – it used to be better. It somehow felt more premium in previous models. Huawei P20 Lite was no different from the top-end P20 Pro in this regard – glass on both sides and a metal frame. Last year’s P30 Lite lost metal and its frame was plastic, but glass remained on the back. But in P40 Lite glass is only in the front, and there is still no metal in the design. It’s all solid plastic. On the one hand, yes, it’s not great, but on the other hand, every year the price tag of Lite versions gets reduced, which is definitely important for end users. Especially considering the standard practice of packing the device in a protective case. But it’s nice that the body is at least not glossy, but matte – it not only feels nicer, but also looks better. Plus, the build quality is top notch. Element configuration At the very top we have the earpiece speaker, light and proximity sensors, and the selfie camera in the corner. There are no LED for notifications here: neither behind the speaker grid, nor at the bottom. By the way, an interesting fact. In Honor 20 and 20 Pro, the proximity sensor was located on the upper end; yes, it did work properly, but objectively this was not the best location. Here it is in a familiar place. On the right side are the volume key and the power button, combined with a fingerprint scanner. On the left is a slot for two nanoSIM cards, one of which can be replaced with a memory card, but only with a Nano Memory card, which was developed by Huawei itself. Before I’ve seen things like that only in flagships. At the bottom end there is a 3.5 mm audio jack, Type-C port, microphone and a multimedia speaker. Above there is only an additional microphone for noise reduction. At the back we have a block with four cameras; they are located symmetrically. Under it are markings with characteristics and a flash. At the bottom there’s Huawei logo and other, not very interesting markings. Due to round edges of the back plate, Huawei P40 Lite fits nicely in your hand. Naturally, with a diagonal of 6.4″ it will not be possible to fully control it with one hand, the dimensions will not allow it: 159.2 × 76.3 × 8.7 mm. But it is also not necessary to change the grip in order to reach the top of the screen. The button configuration is very good. The fingerprint scanner, built into the power button, is convenient to use while holding the device in both right and left hand. The volume key, respectively, is also in a convenient place. Huawei P40 Lite display The smartphone uses a screen with a diagonal of 6.4″, the matrix is LTPS, or IPS LCD. The display resolution is Full HD+, 2310 × 1080 pixels, and the density of dots per inch is 398 ppi. The screen here is good, with rich colors and good contrast. Brightness is, of course, not amazing, but outdoors the information remains legible. It is also pleasant to use it in the dark, the minimum brightness does not hurt the eyes. Color reproduction can be adjusted by choosing one of two presets: with natural and saturated colors. Personally, I used the first option, but the color temperature can be adjusted. It all good here either. However, the screen does not show itself particularly good at certain angles. Dark tones become too gray, but only with a diagonal deviation, which rarely happens in reality. With light tones, however, there are certain problems with vertical deviations – at a slight angle, the picture becomes slightly warm, and at maximum it can become green-ish. Honestly, I don’t understand where it comes from, it really is strange. But then again, these nuances are noticeable only at atypical angles. In the settings we have not only color rendering profiles, but also a dark theme . Earlier Huawei smartphones with IPS didn’t have it. Yes, it will not affect battery life, but the shell and app look somewhat refreshing. Also, there’s eyesight protection, as well as screen resolution settings: auto, forced HD or Full HD. Applications that are not optimized for an elongated screen are placed in a separate menu, where you can set the full-screen display yourself. The notch with the camera can be hidden, which is not particularly relevant, in my opinion – it looks strange, since the camera is still visible. Huawei P40 Lite: Performance When I was asked which smartphone to test, Huawei P40 Lite or P40 Lite E, I’ve chosen without hesitation the first one because I had wanted to test the relatively new Hisilicon Kirin 810 chipset, which replaced Kirin 710. The chip is manufactured according to 7-nm standards, just like Kirin flagship chips of recent years. In addition, a dedicated AI block is included in the SoC. There are 8 cores that are divided into two clusters: 2 high-performance Cortex-A76 with a maximum clock frequency of 2.27 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores with a clock frequency of 1.88 GHz. The graphics accelerator is a six-core Mali-G52 MP6. And this chip completely met my expectations – one of the best in this price category. It’s both powerful and energy-efficient, you’ll see it for yourself in the battery section. And most importantly, it doesn’t throttle at all, both in normal or performance modes. I remind you that even the top-end Kirin 980 is not able to work for a long time without dropping performance. Of course, comparing them in terms of performance is pointless, because the graphics subsystem in 980 is obviously better. But then again, in the category of low-cost smartphones, 810 is wonderful in every way. The amount of memory does not vary in any way – there’s only one configuration, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. To this day, it’s enough RAM to use multitasking quite comfortably and quickly switch between running apps. There’s 109.76 GB of storage. In addition to this, the manufacturer gives 15 GB in Huawei cloud for a year. If it’s still not enough, there are other tariffs of 50 and 200 GB with a monthly or yearly payments. Plus, those 15 GB will also have to be paid after a year if you continue to use them. In my opinion, Huawei could’ve permanently gifted these 15 to us – what is 15 GB in our time? It is possible to expand the memory by installing a memory card, but we remember that you can only insert an NM-format card, which is much more difficult to get than a regular microSD and it also costs much more. And in this case, the second SIM will not work. All of this works fine. There are no freezes or lags – everything works quickly and smoothly at the same time. On a budget like this it’s definitely cool. With games everything is great, and even with heavier ones. I was very surprised when the FPS counter in Call of Duty Mobile showed the same numbers as Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra. And other titles run well at maximum settings as well. It’s no secret that in recent years the line between the top-level and mid-level platforms has been broadened, but still this is Impressive! Huawei engineers did a very good job, definitely. Call of Duty Mobile – very high graphics, all effects are included, the “Battlefront” mode is ~ 60 FPS; Battle Royale is ~ 40 FPS Huawei P40 Lite Cameras The main unit is represented by a quartet of four cameras: Cameras 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF The main module takes pictures by default with a resolution of 12 megapixels, but in the settings it is possible to switch to 48 megapixels and 48 megapixel “Ultra-sharp with AI” mode. Having studied examples from these modes, I came to the following conclusion: we use either the usual 12 megapixels or 48 megapixels with AI. Why? The fact is that the intermediate mode, in my opinion, makes the least quality shots. In ideal conditions, the difference between the first two is hardly noticeable. But in average light in images of 48 megapixels there is more noise and less detail than when shooting in 12 megapixels. When it comes to the third mode, with the use of AI, then it produces good, mostly sharp pictures. But then again, a photograph gets made in two to four seconds and the opportunity to choose another lens disappears. And if you compare 12 megapixels and 48 megapixels with AI, the difference is minimal, even practically nonexistent. To summarize: 12 megapixels are suitable for every day, the lens selection option stays available, and the picture is taken instantly. If you want to get the most detailed shot of a certain scene, and have an opportunity and time to hold the smartphone motionless for a few seconds, turn on the 48 MP “Ultra-sharp with AI” mode. In general, the camera in the smartphone is good. Decent dynamic range, details and proper color reproduction. Noise reduction is not too aggressive, because even in medium lighting conditions everything remains at a decent level, although, of course, not in all cases. I strongly recommend taking pictures in poor light and at night in dedicated night mode: they will not be as noisy as in automatic mode. In short, for this class of device, Huawei P40 lite has a great main camera. PHOTO IN FULL RESOLUTION FROM THE MAIN MODULE There is a double digital zoom button that actually does something. Of course, it works best outdoors. For social networks it will suffice. But keep in mind that this is still digital zoom. PHOTO IN FULL RESOLUTION WITH DOUBLE DIGITAL ZOOM The ultra-wide angle captures 120° and what I liked about it is the normal white balance, which does not differ at all from the main camera. However, you can’t say that photos in terms of color reproduction are completely identical with the main module, even if they lack color and look a bit dull. But correcting this nuance is much easier than if there were problems with the white balance. In general, this module is still not strong in scenes with a small amount of light, but outdoors during the day it’s pretty good. PHOTO IN FULL RESOLUTION FROM AN ULTRA-WIDE LENS A macro camera is so-so, even if it allows you to shoot objects from a distance of 4 cm. There aren’t enough details, you definitely need good light, and there are problems with white balance, which jumps a lot when the sensor cannot decide whether to take a picture in cold or warm colors. PHOTO IN FULL RESOLUTION WITH A MACRO LENS I will scold video here and scold it mercilessly. What’s the reason that in 2020 a powerful smartphone cannot shoot video in 4K? I’m not talking about 60 FPS, I’m talking regular 30 FPS. Why then 1080p can not be done at 60 FPS? P30 Lite can do it! And where is electronic stabilization in Full HD at 30 FPS? Before I could blame the old platform, but not now with Kirin 810. Yes, now you can switch between ultra-wide and standard angles during shooting. But this does not change the situation, I don’t want to shoot video on Huawei P40 Lite, this is not at all the level that you expect to get from an inexpensive modern smartphone. I also did not particularly like the 16 MP selfie camera (f/2.0, 1/3.1”, 1.0µm). In the viewfinder you will often see the picture that’s very unlike the final photo. In general, a rather mediocre camera, but if selfies aren’t your thing, that it’s all good. The camera app is traditional for EMUI shell with many different modes. Unlocking methods The fingerprint scanner is located on the right side and is combined with the power button and it works, well, perfectly. Extremely fast and very accurate – one of the best scanners of the standard capacitive type that exists in smartphones today. You can choose one of two methods of its operation: by pressing (and the display is on), or by touching (and the display is off). In the first case to unlock you must press the power button or wake up the smartphone in another way, after which the scanner will begin reading the fingerprint. And in the second, the scanner will always be active, so you can simply touch it with your finger to unlock the smartphone. I still remain an admirer of the first mode, because the scanner is so sensitive for second one. You can simply lock the phone and while you put it in your pocket, it will still have time to unlock several times. Face recognition unlocking works just fine too, even if it’s not as fast as a fingerprint scanner. One thing is not clear to me – why does the screen brightness increase even when the function is off? Yes, in the dark, the smartphone will recognize you, and this is good on the one hand, and on the other hand, it will blind your eyes in the process. Moreover, with the option turned on, the screen will fill in white, and without it will keep increasing brightness until it recognizes the owner. Huawei P40 Lite battery life 4200 mAh battery will surprise no one in 2020. We’ve seen better. But unlike other smartphones with the same and even greater capacity, Huawei P40 Lite managed to surprise with its operating time. I don’t remember a smartphone that survived me for two full days. Competitors live either confidently for a day, or one and a half with moderate activity, but to have enough for 50+ hours and 9-10 hours of screen… Huawei P40 Lite really works for a very long time. Full two or three days, depending on the tasks. Impressive! PCMark battery test at maximum screen brightness worked for 8 hours. And no less cool is the charging speed. In the box you get a 40 W power adapter, which some flagships have not even dreamed of. Of course, they support this charging speed, but never put such chargers in the box. Samsung suggests buying a separate 45 W unit for Galaxy S20 Ultra, which, for a second, is five times more expensive than P40 Lite. In the middle range no one offers this. And in less than an hour the smartphone can be fully charged. Numbers don’t lie: 00:00 — 10% 00:55 — 100% Sound and communication The speaker in the smartphone is excellent. But unfortunately, there’s no stereo sound. Although multimedia works alone, but it sounds good, and it’s loud as well. You can not only watch the video, but also listen to music. Wired headphones can be connected in a standard way, because the manufacturer has not abandoned 3.5 mm audio jack. There are no questions issues with the sound. There are also Huawei Histen effects that can be used to correct the sound. And most of the settings work with wireless headphones, the sound of which is also quite good. Wireless modules are in full order, there are all relevant and they work well: dual-band Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 (A2DP, LE), GPS (A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS) and an NFC module. True, at the current moment, the latter can only be used for quick pairing with other devices. Google Pay does not work, due to the lack of Google certification for P40 Lite. This, of course, is a problem, but Huawei is working in this direction and is about to launch its own payment system Huawei Pay. We are waiting. Firmware and software The lack of Google services is a serious blow, there are no two ways about it. First of all, I will say that here we have Android 10 with EMUI 10.0.1 shell. We have talked a lot about it and I don’t want to add anything else. So what are the options for the user, where to get the applications from, and how to update them? Firstly, Huawei has its own AppGallery app store. Secondly, there are third-party resources containing installation APK-files. Let me tell you about the first option, or rather, about my experience interacting with AppGallery at the time of this review. Of course, there already are a lot of apps there, but not as much as in Play Store. This is a problem that can be solved, and AppGallery is still in its infancy. I took my main smartphone, Google Pixel 2 XL, and decided to try downloading the same applications on Huawei P40 Lite from the built-in Huawei store. I was very upset. On my smartphone there are 44 applications from third-party developers (not counting Google apps), and I tried to find them in the AppGallery. And I found only 9 applications, 6 of which are relevant only for my country (local services, shops, banks). This isn’t good, no matter how you look at it. What to do? You can take advantage of alternative stores like APKPure, which have their own app. But, of course, you need to download it from the official APKPure site. After installing, we get a place where you can download everything else. But the inconvenience is that you can’t just take it, put in a queue for downloading a dozen applications and just wait until they all appear on the smartphone. We will have to confirm the installation of each application, and the process is not as convenient. Yes, everything can done quickly, but manually. All applications are tested by the built-in antivirus from Huawei, but you still should not download the APK from some obscure resources – it is unsafe. You can simplify the process even at the stage of buying a smartphone, if you’re doing it offline. There is a one-time VIP service from Huawei, which allows the user to transfer data from the old smartphone to the new one. In general, the same service is also available in service centers, but it’s one-time, I emphasize. Also, with regard to data transfer, the user has the opportunity to do it all independently with the built-in Phone Clone application, in which the whole process is described in detail. However, Play Market, or the lack of it, is only one problem. Some of the functions of individual applications are tied to Google Mobile Services, and therefore, for the full operation of some services, it will be necessary to resort to their web versions through a browser. What about Google apps? Some, that do not need a Google account, may work fine, but resources such as YouTube, Maps, Documents and others are essentially useless without an account: you will not receive your subscriptions, routes, or files without an active account. For me, this was the biggest problem, because I am very tied to Google products. The solution was an unofficial way to install their services and everything worked for me, except for Google Pay, of course. But here’s the thing, I won’t give instructions or refer to some kind of guide. It can be found on the internet, on forums and other sites. The only problem is that that method may not work when you read my review. Google is constantly changing policies, tightens security measures, so what works today, tomorrow will already be considered irrelevant. Until AppGallery is fully realized, some of us will have to use methods like this. If you ask me if I can recommend Huawei P40 Lite, then the answer is yes, but with some reservations. If you rely on Google in your life, then considering a smartphone without its services is obviously not the best option. Yes, there is a way to make it work, but what will happen in a month, in two? We cannot predict what measures Google will take to prevent certain methods. But if you know that you can live without Google or don’t mind messing around with the phone at your own risk, then Huawei P40 Lite maybe be perfect for you. It has a lot of cool features that are a rare sight in this price segment. A powerful platform, a good camera, remarkable battery life with the fastest charging and for this price? There’s a lot to like. Subscribe to our accounts: Stoby 02/12/2020 At 17:19 Its a Nice phone i liked it by just looking at it and thought because i have used P8 before, there was no need for me to do a research about the P40 Lite and i should’ve sticked to iPhone. i regret using Huawei P40 Lite and my phone is only 3 Months old. Abulele Frans 27/08/2020 At 23:35 So that it doesn’t have Google what does it use, in terms we have Google accounts like Gmail, and Google play? Vladislav Surkov 28/08/2020 At 00:25 Gmail can be added through any third party email client such as Outlook. Mail, contacts and calendar are pulled up to smartphone. Also, the smartphone has Huawei Cloud installed to synchronize and backup contacts, notes, photos, applications and other data. You can logged in Cloud through the Huawei account (Huawei ID). Instead of Google Play, a built appstore Huawei AppGallerу or any third-party stores – APKPure, APKMirror for example. Huawei Mobile Services completely replaces Google Play Services. Read this for more information: https://root-nation.com/en/articles-en/company-en/en-what-the-future-holds-for-huawei/ Nicole 22/05/2020 At 15:40 I am considering this phone but cannot find whether whatsapp is able to download on it. Hi! It’s easy :) https://www.whatsapp.com/android/ Our social accounts – Join now! GameSir X2 gamepad review. Turn Your Phone Into a Switch! Secret List of Netflix Category IDs! How to Watch Hidden Movies and TV Series	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1181
__label__wiki	0.520172	0.520172	The Poet's Corner ~where rolls of paper and vials of ink are more common than coin and keep the company of dreams~ S&S: Session 24 – Stars Kat Stories June 22, 2020 June 27, 2020 19 Minutes Spoiler Warning: Many spoilers for the Skull & Shackles adventure path are contained within these story recap posts. If you don’t want your campaign spoiled, don’t read these! The next six days were agonizing for Dolce. Each one bringing her closer to the isle she found so loathsome. Shade provided some distraction with his harsh education, and now they had a audience slanted in Dolce’s favor. The elves, those who didn’t immediately vacate the area when Shade drew near, seemed to enjoy watching Dolce best the drow. Somehow that aggravated Dolce more than Shade catching her off guard did. On The Purr, Sanev was getting to know all of the females on board. A number of them took the charismatic elf up on his affections. On one particular evening the man approached Nasha as she was stargazing. “It’s Nasha, isn’t it?” He asked. The lizardfolk looked over at him for a moment before nodding and returning her gaze to the heavens. “Well, it’s very nice to meet you,” he said, offering his hand. Nasha didn’t notice, so he let it fall back beside him. “I wondered if you would enjoy some company.” Now Nasha turned toward him again. “You may join me, if you wish to.” She was not accustomed to people making an effort to spend time with her, aside from Owlbear and Jack, but even they had started seeking her out only after she’d made an effort to befriend them. The male elf sat beside her, looking up at the stars as well. “They are quite wondrous, aren’t they?” Nasha nodded, but said nothing. After a bit of silence the elf said, “What do you find most spectacular about them?” Nasha was quiet for a time. She got the sense that wondrous and spectacular were words expressing appreciation for the stars… But this was merely from the tone of his voice. Truth be told, Nasha didn’t have the largest vocabulary. Though.. it was growing. “They give us answers about the future,” the lizardfolk said at last. “Do they?” This seemed to pique the elf’s interest and he was facing her now. “What do they tell you about the future?” Nasha blinked at the question. She had said ‘us’ but it was not really what she meant. “Nothing.. I am not skilled at reading them in that way.” “How are you skilled in reading them then?” Sanev asked. “To guide the way. It is how I know where we are on the ocean. That and the shorelines. Very telling.” “Hmm.” The elf said, and fell quiet for a few minutes. Eventually he said, “I think I can see a future in them, involving the two of us.” He was attempting to flirt, and conveying as much with his tone and positioning as he angled himself toward Nasha. The lizardfolk had never been hit on by anyone, and completely missed his cues. “Do you?” She was looking straight at him, wondering what the stars foretold of them. Sanev blinked as he realized she hadn’t picked up on his intention. “Erm, yes. You could say, of our.. immediate futures intertwining.” Nasha continued waiting for him to further explain. He sighed and placed his hand on hers, “Do you want to sleep with me?” She still didn’t take his meaning, asking, “Why? Are you cold?” Flustered, the elf spoke slowly, as though she didn’t know common well, and asked, “Do you want to have sex with me?” Now Nasha knew what he meant. What an odd and fumbled way to convey his desire. And.. what an odd desire. The feel of his warm hand on her cold scales was nice, but no. She decided she was not interested in elven mating practices. Surely her tribe didn’t need her to gather knowledge of those particular customs. “No,” she said simply. The elf sighed and got to his feet grumbling, “Your loss.” Nasha watched as he stalked away toward the hatch that led below deck. “Strange…” Then her gaze returned to the heavens and she didn’t give Sanev a further thought. As they drew nearer to Kepre Dua, Sanev sought an audience with Mirielle. It was easy enough to obtain since they were on relatively good terms. The man had not hit on Mirielle and had somehow managed to sleep with various females among the crew without making them angry at one another. “What can I do for you?” Mirielle asked. “Right to the point, Captain. Well, we are nearly at Alendruan Harbor. I wanted to discuss the means of you gathering your reward,” Sanev said. “Very well. When we reach the harbor The Barbarous Hook will dock and Dolce will go on land to collect our ‘reward’ before we release you. I’m sure your father wouldn’t want anything to happen to you,” the captain said. The elf nodded. “This is true…” he admitted, but then went on, “I think however, you would gain more benefit from approaching the matter in a different manner.” Mirielle fixed him in her gaze and said, “Enlighten me then.” “Well, Captain, if we make land and Dolce goes seeking your reward it will seem rather as though you are ransoming me… Which, you are welcome to do if that’s how you want to handle that… But Captain Haryk is not really in a position to be making enemies right now… So if you instead send Dolce and myself ashore together perhaps you can come out of this with an alliance.” He was smiling. He didn’t seem to have ulterior motives, except perhaps appearing less foolish in his father’s eyes. “Know that there would be consequences if she returned empty handed. Perhaps not today, in your home port, but at some future date.” Mirielle was being serious, primarily because this conversation was had in the open air outside of her cabin’s privacy and her crewmen would soon see her let their guarantee of payment leave the ship with only Dolce beside him. “Yes, I- I understand, Captain,” Sanev said. Mirielle nodded and moved to the railing on the side nearest The Barbarous Hook. She used one of Dolce’s prized signal whistles to make a single long tone until she heard Dolce’s voice whisper in her ear, “Yes, Captain?” Mirielle said simply, “You will accompany Sanev on shore.” Dolce scowled, but would obey. They needed to transfer Shade back to The Purr anyhow. He would not live long if he docked with The Barbarous Hook. Indeed, none who landed on Kepre Dua that weren’t of elven lineage lived long.. Not even half-elves. Dolce and Sanev went directly from the docks to Haryk’s estate. The servant received them readily and guided them to the lord of the residence. Dolce was shocked when she saw Haryk. He was missing his legs completely and seated in a chair to which wheels had been mounted. Thanks to her skill at deceit, Haryk was none the wiser. Haryk grumbled a greeting to Dolce and his son. Sanev explained that The Purr had aided The Hook in returning to port, raising his father’s ire. When he further explained that The Purr had not been the cause of The Hook requiring assistance, his father asked what was… Sanev sheepishly admitted they’d damaged their vessel on a shallow reef and was soon met with cursing and ridicule before being dismissed by Haryk. Dolce was just wondering if Haryk remembered her when the elf said, “It seems you’ve made quite a name for yourself, Inara.” She felt satisfaction. She’d begged the man to let her take any role even aboard his weakest vessel and been turned away, but regret was clear in his voice. She hid her smugness, difficult though it was to do so and said simply, “I have come a long way.” “The boy said he promised you a reward, eh? There’s plunder in the hold of The Sodden Manger. I won’t be in a position to sell it any time soon, that much is for certain. Is this acceptable to you and your captain?” His voice was dry, but a hint of humor carried in it. Dolce was impressed he could make a joke about his ‘position’. She didn’t think she would have been able to if she’d lost her legs, and thus the sea. She simply nodded, “I’m sure it will suffice, Captain.” Much as she enjoyed having overcome his doubts about her inexperience and abilities, Dolce still respected the elf as a pirate. “Very good,” he said and turned his chair with his arms. A servant moved to push him forward in it, but he struck their hand hard and they quickly withdrew. “She’s this way.” The Sodden Manger was one of Haryk’s favored ships, though not his flagship. Haryk had many, but Dolce was fairly certain she knew them all. It was strange passing through town. Both on the way in and the way out Dolce had taken note that most of the elves seemed almost in a stupor. It gave her shivers and made her want off the island even more urgently. When they reached The Manger, Dolce received permission for The Purr to come abreast of her to unload the hold. No boots would set foot on the dock, she assured Haryk. He posted guards to be certain it was so. Dolce oversaw the transfer of the goods and bid Haryk farewell before boarding The Purr again. She could have visited her parents, but she hated being on the island again at all and had no wish to spend the time necessary to hunt them down. So it was that as quickly as she’d come to Kepre Dua, she left it again. She did, however, make time to tell Mirielle, Nasha, and Revel that her born name was Inara. She explained to them that it was not the elves’ custom to share their birth names with non-elves, but that she felt like these three were closer to her than her own family and it seemed strange relative strangers like Sanev and Haryk should know her true name while her chosen ‘kin’ did not. Port Peril They docked at Port Peril. Here the plunder would be sold and Dolce would spend a good bit of coin outfitting Kuzayoni with a fine alchemist’s lab and tools to use with it. As they were overseeing the unloading of their cargo a familiar mast caught Dolce’s eye. It was the Bonaventure and aboard none other than Captain Merrill Peggsworthy. The elf smiled and used a Message spell to whisper in his ear, “Fancy seeing you here, Captain Pegsworthy.” The man startled and looked around him before catching sight of Dolce on The Purr. He shook his head and waved at her before leaving his own ship to make his way over to theirs. “Dolce!” “Captain,” Dolce inclined her head before hugging Pegsworthy. The two had established rapport in Rickety’s Squibbs. “What brings you to Port Peril?” “Oh, business as usual. And there is the lovely Free Captain Mirielle!” He did a flourished bow to Mirielle. “Congratulations!” Mirielle beamed at Captain Pegsworthy. “Thank you.” “I was sad when I heard I missed your celebration. I tell you what, let’s have another one, shall we? I know a good place, and it will be my treat!” “Careful offering that, I can drink a lot!” Revel exclaimed from behind Pegsworthy. Captain Pegsworthy looked over at her and smiled. “Can’t be as much as my first mate.” Brimvi, Pegsworthy’s dwarven first mate, indeed had a reputation for drinking, but Revel didn’t know this as she said, “That sounds like a challenge.” Captain Pegsworthy laughed good-humoredly and looked back to Mirielle. “Well, how about that celebration?” “Sure,” Mirielle said. “We’ll meet you there as it’s growing dark?” “Sounds like a plan to me. I’ll see you at The Riptide Alehouse then,” Pegsworthy said. He tipped his hat to them and left the deck of The Purr to oversee his own ship’s operations. They met at the appointed time. The girls arrived before Pegsworthy. They had brought Quinn and Kuzayoni along. Dolce had taken advantage of the opportunity to show Kuzayoni the city on the way. The woman was rather overwhelmed by the sheer amount of bodies in the city, but still didn’t seem adverse to the idea of enjoying a drink with an old friend of theirs. Just as Pegsworthy had approached the table Mirielle caught sight of a familiar face. Caulky Tarroon. She was the cabin girl from The Wormwood, and she had slipped something into someone’s drink. Caulky saw Mirielle looking at her before the aasimar could look away. “We might want to choose another tavern,” Mirielle said softly. “Oh? Why’s that?” Pegsworthy asked. “Looks like The Wormwood is recruiting in this one,” Mirielle said. again keeping her voice quiet. Pegsworthy followed her gaze. “What is this swill” An angry voice demanded from near Caulky. Revel quickly realized a fight was about to break out when the tainted ale sloshed onto another man who bellowed in turn, “What the hell do you think you’re doing?” The hobgoblin also noted Caulky was about to slink away. She sprang to her feet and from her 4’4″ height bellowed, “YOU BETTER STAY STILL AND SHUT UP!” Her eyes made contact with several people, in particular the ones who seemed the rowdiest and Caulky herself. All of them froze and the noise of the establishment came to a complete standstill as Revel singled out Caulky. “You, come here.” Caulky visibly trembled, but nodded and moved forward. Dolce, watching this unfold before her, quietly said to Pegsworthy, “That’s why we call her The Shark.” The Free Captain looked impressed as he nodded. Then all but Dolce and Nasha followed Caulky and Revel outside. It was clear chaos was going to break out only moments after Revel left, for everyone’s fear lifted and they started yelling again. Dolce tried to quiet them, raising her voice above the cacophony to say, “Please, calm down, there’s no need for trouble.” No one responded to the elf’s request. She tried a time or two more and then shrugged her shoulders at the bartender, mouthing ‘I’m sorry’ before following Mirielle and the others out front with Nasha. The guard in Port Peril did not take kind to disruptions like this and Dolce had no desire to be detained. It wasn’t hard to catch up to the others. When they did they heard Caulky confirming that The Wormwood was still recruiting because they were hard up for crew. The girl then said, “Please, if you let me go I won’t tell Captain Harrigan you’re here.” Revel blinked, realizing this plea was motivated by fear. The hobgoblin snorted and said, “Relax, Kid. I don’t eat children.” Something about the way Caulky had responded to Revel’s statement tickled Dolce’s mind. Satisfaction about a.. deceit? The elf passed her hand over her magical astrolabe, Svingli’s Eye it was known as. She’d plucked it off the corpse of Captain Inkskin before leaving her with Shade. It had a unique property.. A single time per day if a person focused upon the astrolabe while looking at their surroundings they could see things as they truly were. This momentary action made Caulky suddenly appear as a ghostly image overlaying a rather short, human female. An adult by all accounts. Interesting. Dolce made no indication of what she now knew and watched as Revel continued talking with the ‘girl’. Meanwhile, Revel went so far as to ruffle Caulky’s hair before saying, “What have you been doing anyway? Harrigan’s been busy for quite a while now.” “I don’t know. He doesn’t tell me what he’s doing,” Caulky said, sounding distressed. “We’ve just been travelling a lot and we need more crew. Can I go now?” Revel hesitated and looked at Mirielle, who nodded. “Yeah, pipsqueak. Get lost.” No sooner had she said the words than Caulky was running away. “She’s gonna tell ‘im,” Revel said when she was out of earshot. “She certainly will,” Mirielle said. She’d sensed the lie was just an effort to get away from the scary hobgoblin. She didn’t blame Caulky for that. She was sometimes scared of Revel’s antics and Revel was on her side! “In the future,” Dolce said softly, “You needn’t worry about harming her. She’s not a child.” They all blinked in surprise and looked at her. “What the hell are you on about?” Revel asked. “It is a magical disguise.” the elf explained. “You mean she’s got-” Revel started. Dolce realized quickly Revel had thought of Dolce’s own preferred spell to disguise herself and so she cut the hobgoblin off before any of her tricks were revealed to Captain Pegsworthy, who was still among them. “Transmutation magic, Revel. She’s actually a very rare creature, much like our Captain.” “She’s angel-blooded?” Revel asked now. Dolce saw Pegsworthy take another look at Mirielle, like a puzzle piece had just fallen into place for him. Those rumors of Mirielle’s heritage were ones Dolce did want to go around, so she made no effort to deny that. “No. She’s a changeling. They can change their appearance with the use of a spell known as Humanoid Shape. However, it is usually a fleeting effect. Caulky must have some method of extending hers” Mirielle absorbed all of this and then turned her attention back to Captain Pegsworthy, “Well, whether or not she tells Captain Harrigan we are here, we’re safe for the time being. Do you want to get that drink elsewhere?” “Yeah!” Revel said, “And where’s your second?” Captain Pegsworthy blinked at the hobgoblin’s question. “I, didn’t realize I should bring him,” the captain said. “How am I gonna drink him under the table if he isn’t here?” Revel asked. Pegsworthy chuckled for a time. “Let me go and fetch him. There’s another alehouse just up the way. We’ll meet you there, alright?” Revel nodded. Nasha, who had remained quiet this whole time, simply shadowing her friends and taking in everything they were learning, asked, “Why does it not bother people that Revel eats those she battles?” The other girls blinked in surprise at Nasha’s question. Mirielle was the first to speak, “If I’m being honest, it does… well, unnerve me a bit. Especially when she screams about how good it tastes after taking a bite out of someone.” Revel blinked now and looked at Mirielle. “Why would that bother you?” the hobgoblin asked. “Not like I’d ever bite you!” Mirielle blushed under the scrutiny of her Master-at-Arms. “Well, it’s just- It, it’s rather violent.” Dolce stifled a giggle, but Mirielle still caught it and fixed the elf in her gaze. “Does it not bother you, Dolce?” The elf looked at Revel and then back at Mirielle. “I mean, it’s weird, but it doesn’t concern me.. Anymore… It did take some getting used to, but… if anything I think it makes her scarier to our enemies, and that’s a good thing in my book.” “So you do not object because you like that it bothers others?” Nasha asked, looking at Dolce. Dolce considered that for a moment and nodded. The lizardfolk turned her gaze on Mirielle. “Why do you not object?” Mirielle blinked as all three of them looked at her again. “Umm, well, it’s just.. she’s rather in the moment… You know, like, caught up in the heat of battle? And it’s.. it’s how she fights. I mean, I probably would object if she tried to eat someone when we weren’t actively fighting them?” She fidgeted, her cheeks were still pink from being under their scrutiny. Revel snorted. “You don’t have to worry, Cap. Blood just tastes like blood when I’m not The Shark. There’s something about it when that energy overtakes me… Even my sense of smell is sharper in the thick of things.” Her eyes almost rolled in delight, like she was conjuring to mind the taste of her favorite chocolate. Mirielle shuddered a little. “You’re cute though, Cap,” the hobgoblin said, and then bopped Mirielle’s nose. Dolce now burst into giggles as Mirielle’s cheeks turned a much darker red. “You’ll never escape it, Captain, you know that right?” The aasimar actually covered her cheeks. “I would if you wouldn’t egg people on!” she insisted. Dolce had a habit of singing about Mirielle as a fearsome tactician on sea and a leader who could rally her men as well as revitalize them, but relating stories to tavern rooms of her captain blushing. The result being that half the time people spoke to Mirielle with deep respect, and the other half they tried their damnedest to turn her cheeks pink. The girls moved along toward the alehouse Pegsworthy had indicated. The rest of the night passed peacefully enough, with Revel drinking Brimvi under the table. Dolce lost money betting on the dwarf, but Mirielle made it back betting on Revel, who told Dolce her loss served her right betting against a friend. Dolce made sure Kuzayoni had comfortable quarters at The Gelded Devil, her and Mirielle’s inn of choice. Kuzayoni drew a small bit of attention for her clothing of choice, but bare-breasted women weren’t that uncommon in Port Peril. They went shopping in the morning. While she was still rather overwhelmed by the mass of people in Port Peril, Kuzayoni retained enough clarity to appreciate the quality of the tools she and Dolce procured while there. Unfamiliar Customs Mirielle and Quinn stayed at The Gelded Devil as well, sharing meals with Dolce and Kuzayoni while they were there. Revel and Nasha had gotten rooms at The Copper Topper again and enjoyed their stay at the noisy inn. On their second day in Port Peril Jack Scrimshaw noticed Nasha was behaving oddly. Rather than following him around to keep him out of trouble and playing with him, the lizardfolk was keeping to their room and seeming introspective. Eventually the youth asked, “What’s wrong, Mama Nasha?” Nasha was surprised by his question and returned it with one of her own. “Why would you think something is wrong?” Jack put his hands on his hips and said, “You’re acting weird.” “Am I?” She was asking in earnest, though she soon realized why he thought it was strange. “Ah, I see, I see. Today, young Jack, is the completion of my 27th year of life outside of my egg. On these days I reflect upon my journey thus far.” Jack looked at her for a moment in confusion, then said, “Wait, it’s your nameday!?” Nasha nodded. “I believe that is what you call it, yes.” “And you didn’t tell me!?” Jack asked, sounding quite upset. Nasha blinked slowly and said, “I did not think it was a matter of significance.” “What!? Of course it is! What’s wrong with you, Mama Nasha!?” He was gone before she could respond. Nasha wondered what had him so flustered. She shrugged it off and returned to her meditation. She did not see Jack again until mid-afternoon, but when she did he came inside with a plate bearing a cake covered in blueberries. He set the plate down in front of Nasha on the bed. “There! Sheesh! You can’t do that! Namedays are important!” “Important,” Owlbear echoed Jack, bouncing up and down a little and eyeing Nasha’s cake like it might try to crawl away if he didn’t watch it. Nasha tilted her head a little. “I have seen this before. It is a nameday celebration?” Jack sighed and sat down on one of the other beds in the room. “Not always. Sometimes people just want cake, but most people have some on their nameday.” Nasha nodded a little, but seemed to be waiting for further explanation. Jack ran a hand through his hair and said, “You do it with your family and closest friends. I couldn’t not do something with you, Mama Nasha.” The lad actually looked like he might cry a little. Nasha, who found herself rather touched by his explanation, reached over and pulled on Jack’s arm, tugging him into a hug. “You are a sweet boy, Jack.” “Aww, stop it!” Jack hugged her back briefly despite his protesting, but soon tried to wriggle out of her grasp lest she get too used to this. Nasha let the boy go and watched as Jack cut a slice of cake for her. “Try it! It’s blueberry, to match your scales!” The lizardfolk blinked. She’d not even thought of the fact that she had blue scales when she’d seen the cake he’d chosen. It was a strange reason to choose a food. “Does the closeness of something’s color to your skin make it taste better?” This honestly had never occurred to Nasha as a possibility. Clearly it hadn’t occurred to Jack either who regarded her with surprise and said, “What? No! Just try some!” Nasha took the piece of cake from him and used her claw to cut out a portion. She gulped it down, hardly giving it a moment in her mouth. Jack definitely noticed as he said, “What are you doing!? That’s not how you eat cake!” Nasha started chuckling, a sound she did not often make and which could be confused with hissing. Jack blinked and then put his hands on his hips again. Nasha took another bite, this time normally so she could actually taste the ingredients. “It is good, Jack.” Jack smiled and hugged her again. “I’m glad. I love you, Mama Nasha.” He nuzzled into the scales of her chest as he said it. Nasha felt more than just the warmth of his body in her scales as he spoke the words. She had been reflecting on what it meant that she was beginning to feel closer to some of the pirates than her tribe before he’d questioned her about her ‘strange’ behavior. Now she knew they were truly her new family and she quietly said, “I love you too.” Four days into their stay, as The Purr was getting refitted with rapid-deploy sails, a Vudrani man approached Dolce, Mirielle, Quinn, and Kuzayoni as they were eating dinner. He gave his name as Asemari and informed them that he was an agent of Captain Tessa Fairwind, a well known Free Captain with an impressive fleet. He said they had been invited to dinner with her on the following day and handed them a sealed letter. Mirielle opened the letter, which shimmered with some faint magical effect, and read its contents. Indeed they had been invited to dine with Tessa Fairwind, but she bid them come at lunch rather than dinner. It was rather curious to Mirielle that she should go to the effort of misdirecting observers, but the captain met Asemari’s eyes and said she would join Captain Fairwind for dinner. When they went the next day Dolce used a Veil spell to disguise them. The servant greeted them at the door and Dolce dismissed the effect on just Mirielle to gain them entry. Within they were led to Tessa Fairwind and enjoyed a lavish meal with her as she explained she wished them to investigate the possibility of Cheliax spies in the Shackles. She also extended Mirielle the offer of allying with her, which Mirielle declined. They left the meeting and finished their business in Port Peril before heading off to Quent as Tessa Fairwind had suggested. OOC Notes So Nasha is decent at reading people, but she’s been living among humans for 11 years and mostly viewed as a strange creature by them. It never occurred to her that anyone hit on her, resulting in the bruised ego of Sanev after their humorous conversation. So Revel specializes in intimidation. She has feats that let her do it after a single round of interaction (so 6 seconds) instead of a minute, as well as feats that let her target more than 1 person at a time. She can target 10 people with the same check. It felt pretty epic to just stand up and just be like, ‘You better shut up and listen to me’ and have the fight stop for a second. Most of my characters don’t go the intimidation route so it’s definitely a change of pace. Owlbrarian told me he had completely forgotten about the ability granted by Svingli’s Eye until I used it. Only Dolce made the perception check to notice Caulky’s reaction because Dolce is suspicious of everyone that isn’t part of The Purr‘s crew. It just so happened I’d assigned the astrolabe to Dolce. It’s a small necklace she’s wearing. So when I picked up on amusement from Caulky I used the item, and got some bonus exp for figuring out Caulky’s surprise. So, I could have fleshed out the meeting with Tessa Fairwind, but mostly it was just a meeting with a charismatic and scheming free captain that Dolce respected, so I decided not to. I really wanted to be caught up when we play again tomorrow, and this post officially has accomplished that, but if I’d fleshed out that meeting I might well have decided to make yet another post. I’m sure we will meet with Fairwind again, and at that time I’ll give her a bit more attention. 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__label__cc	0.561189	0.438811	Главная Hungary's Long Nineteenth Century: Constitutional and Democratic Traditions in a European Perspective:.. Hungary's Long Nineteenth Century: Constitutional and Democratic Traditions in a European Perspective: Collected Studies László Péter, Miklós Lojkó László Péter, whose fourteen carefully selected essays are edited in this posthumous collection, was an indefatigable seeker of the most appropriate terminological modelling and narrative reconstruction of Hungary’s late nineteenth and early twentieth century progress from an essentially feudal entity into a modern European state. The articles examine thorny subjects, such as the growing tensions between the nationalities living within the multi-ethnic kingdom; language rights; autocracy, democracy and civil rights in Hungary perceived in a wider European context; the concept of the ‘Holy Crown’; the army question; church-state relations; the role of the intellectuals; and the changing British perception of Hungary. The central focus of the author’s microscope is reserved for a substantive re-evaluation of the Settlement between Hungary and the Austrian Empire in 1867, which had a decisive impact on the eventual fate of the old kingdom of Hungary and of the rest of Central Europe. Brill Academic Publishers Central and Eastern Europe: Regional Perspectives in Global Context 1 Конвертировать в EPUB	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1187
__label__cc	0.502487	0.497513	Home Scandal and Gossip Texas man hangs veteran’s support dog for barking after midnight. Texas man hangs veteran’s support dog for barking after midnight. Pictured, Robert Leroy Edwards. Police bookings via Manatee County Sheriff's Office. Pictured, Robert Leroy Edwards. Police bookings via Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. Robert Leroy Edwards: Texas man hangs veteran’s support dog with electrical cord for barking. Had lived at Florida residence less than a week. If a mugshot could tell a million billion words. A Texas man has been accused of hanging a disabled veteran’s emotional support dog with an electrical cord —after becoming annoyed by the animal’s barking. Robert Leroy Edwards, 38, was renting a room in a Manatee County, Florida home belonging to disabled Navy vet Richard Hunt’s adult son when the alleged incident occurred early Wednesday, WFLA reported. Just after midnight, Edwards is purported to have become enraged after Hunt’s 6 year old, emotional support dog, began to bark– leading to the man tying an electrical cord around the animal’s neck from a tree and strangling the black lab to death. ‘[My son] called me hysterical,’ Hunt told WFTS. ‘He said someone is killing Midnight, he is killing Midnight. He is trying to hang her. He’s hanging her.’ Edwards then allegedly woke Hunt’s other son, 16, who was sleeping in the home, demanding the teen help him hide the dog’s remains. He refused — so Edwards punched him, according to local authorities. Hunt’s older son walked outside to see what was going on — only to be attacked by Edwards as well, the local sheriff’s office said. The older son then called 911, and Edwards was arrested for battery, child abuse, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and torture charges — two misdemeanors and a felony – fox13news reported. Pictured, black lab, Midnight that Robert Leroy Edwards strangled to death. Hunt had been living at the home for about a week prior to the slaying: Deputies later found Midnight’s body hidden inside the family’s boat on the property. ‘I can see [Midnight’s] face that last minute,’ Hunt told WFTS. ‘I can see her struggling, not understanding what’s going on, my heart, I mean, he’s such a scumbag to have done that to her.’ Hunt had been living at the home for about a week prior to the slaying. It remained unclear if he had previously addressed any prior instances of the dog barking. Edwards’ next court date is scheduled for February 21 and remains held on $62K bond. ‘He needs to have the book thrown at him,’ Hunt told WFLA. ‘And if the book’s not heavy enough, we need to find more books. That’s just how I feel about it.’ It remained unclear what led to Edwards egregiously reacting to the animal’s barking. emotional support dog	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1193
__label__cc	0.743587	0.256413	Umami Burger Unveils New Look at The Grove Umami Burger at The Grove in Los Angeles debuted a new design in June, developed by Toronto-based DesignAgency. The new appearance of The Grove unit, and at all Umami Burger locations moving forward, strives to encapsulate the brand’s promise of being accessible, authentic and spirited. Incorporating polished concrete, neon feature signage, reclaimed and new charred wood, perforated metal paneling, leather, painted millwork edging, and custom graphics specific to each location, Umami Burger's design provides an elevated casual, carefully curated environment, according to a company release. Umami Burger at The Grove incorporates the brand’s colors — orange, black, and teal — as well as the brand’s signature "U" graphic throughout. The host and main dining areas combine chocolate leather upholstery, rustic reclaimed wood canopies and a selection of circular banquette, booth, and traditional table seating accommodates up to 73 diners. The bar serves as the focal point of the dining space and seats 11 guests. It features a large mosaic tile backsplash, a wood bar top, and barstool seating. A large outdoor patio features multi-colored canopies, banquette seating, an exterior bar, wooden stump stools and concrete-finish dining tables. Equipped with a play area for kids, the outdoor space includes brightly colored graphic rubber flooring and geometric planters with chalkboard sides. The exterior patio seats up to 40 guests. Umami Burger's redesign improved the restaurant’s ability to accommodate large parties, private functions and semi-private events. The new location will feature a mix of the chain’s favorite menu items as well as exclusives to The Grove. Umami Burger	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1197
__label__cc	0.747415	0.252585	A leading resource for faith-and-film reviews and study guides Movie Reviews A-Z Index Film Capsules Visual Parables Journal Visual Parables Journal Issues Posted on January 4, 2020 January 4, 2020 by Ed McNulty Uncut Gems (2019) Movie Notes VP Content Ratings Sex / Nudity Relevant Quotes Better to meet a she-bear robbed of its cubs than to confront a fool immersed in folly. The mouths of fools are their ruin, and their lips a snare to themselves. — Proverbs 18:7 Review of: Uncut Gems (2019) Joshua and Benny Safdie Reviewed by: Ed McNulty Last modified:January 4, 2020 Uncut Gems is the story of a gambling-addicted NYC Jewish jeweler entrapped in his dangerous schemes. Howard tells Boston Celtics Kevin Garnett about his ill-fated uncut gems. (c) A24 I wonder if directors Joshua and Benny Safdie, along with their co-writer Ronald Bronstein, were aware of the book of Proverbs when they were planning Uncut Gems. As brilliantly played by Adam Sandler, NYC jeweler Howard Ratner could be the poster child of the fool described so often in that book. Indeed, so often that if you were to do a word search of “fool” and “folly” in Proverbs, you could say the author was obsessed by the subject. If anyone has been so “immersed in folly” that it has brought him to ruin, it is this hapless schemer. The dark comedy begins in northern Ethiopia where we see miners, members of a sect of Ethiopian Jews, carrying one of their fellows whose leg is bleeding from an accident. The camera takes us deep into the mine and then a rock in which are embedded several gorgeous opals. Lights seem to blaze within them. The camera keeps moving into one of them, with various shapes passing by. Then we are inside a human organ, and we hear the voices of the doctors conducting a colonoscopy. As the camera emerges, we see the patient’s name of the machine—it is our antihero Howard Ratner. Thus, the Safdie brothers set forth the metaphor declaring how deeply obsessed Howard is with jewels, very much like Gollum is with the ring he calls “Precious” in the Lord of the Rings cycle. Howard is an addicted gambler hugely in debt to some very tough looking guys. He believes that his latest acquisition, a rock with several embedded rare opals, is his ticket out of his troubles when it is sold the next week at a high rollers’ gem auction. Demany (Lakeith Stanfield), a shady hustler, works with Howard by bringing by potential customers. Currently it is Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (the real star playing himself), who loves the kind of bling on display. He is in the city with his team playing an important game. He has been waiting in the shop as Howard returns from his colonoscopy. Howard, unable to resist the urge to brag to Kevin about his latest acquisition, brings it out for display. The ballplayer is intrigued by the sparkling lights of the “uncut gems.” Believing they would bring him luck in the upcoming game, he tries to buy the rock. Howard has to tell him it is reserved for the auction. Not wanting to wait to bid on it, Kevin asks to borrow it for the weekend, eventually agreeing to leave his championship ring as collateral. Howard, needing cash right away for his overdue gambling debts, rushes to a pawn dealer for the cash. He will redeem it by the next Friday with the money received from sale of the uncut gems. Everyone will receive their money (and ring), and he can start afresh. What could go wrong? Everything, it seems. As the events of the next couple of days unfold, Howard seems like one of those carnival jugglers twirling plates, saucers and cups atop sticks held in his hands, perched on one foot and his two hands, one wobbling item always in danger of starting a fall that will bring everything else down too. And with Howard it does, just one of which is Kevin not returning the rock when promised so that Howard can deposit it at the auction house. This is just one of a series of disasters, with Kevin trying to fast talk his way out of one crisis, only to become embroiled in another. And the thugs that keep popping up in search of their money are threatening to do far more than garnishee his wages! The double door to his shop, controlled by an often-malfunctioning buzzer system, does allow him a few 15 or 20 seconds, during which he can slip out a back door of his private office, but he cannot hide forever. Howard’s family life is impacted by his nefarious scheming. Dinah (Idina Menzel), his longsuffering wife is about to give up on him, despite his ardent pleading. At a play in which his daughter has a part, he is in and out of the auditorium trying to deal with a problem over his cellphone. In a tragicomedy climax to this sequence he winds up naked in the back of his car trunk! At the family Passover dinner where he is supposed to read a part, he is much in the kitchen talking on his phone as he is at the table. He is also dealing with girlfriend Julia (Julia Fox). Events proceed so rapidly that we barely have time to ask, “Can things get any worse for this schmuck?” only to learn, “Yes, they can.” The pace of the film, the use of closeups with a handheld camera, the dialogue, probably 90% of which is at the level of shouting leaves the viewer exhausted. Howard’s life is such a wreck, and yet so compelling that it is like a highway accident for which everyone slows down in order to gawk at the carnage. The Book of Proverbs could have been written about him. Indeed, when I did a word search for “trouble,” I found these two quotations, along with many others: – Those who trouble their households will inherit wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise. Proverbs 11:29 -Those who are greedy for unjust gain make trouble for their households, but those who hate bribes will live. Proverbs 15:27 As a neo film noir, Uncut Gems will be loved by fans of pulp fiction-type crime thrillers. Adam Sandler deserves all the praise he is receiving from critics, this being by far the best of his recent performances. He gives himself completely over to the portrayal of a lost soul perpetually on the edge of disaster, until at last his self-destroying lifestyle catches up with him. And yet we root for him, and as each segment ends with the dashing of his schemes, we hope that somehow, he will pull off the next one. Where is that fairy tale angel or deus ex machina? Nowhere to be found in this gritty tale. This review will be in the January issue of VP along with a set of questions for reflection and/or discussion. If you have found reviews on this site helpful, please consider purchasing a subscription or individual issue in The Store. 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__label__cc	0.545581	0.454419	Campaigns/Elections Who's Getting Your Vote? reason's 2008 presidential poll As Campaign 2008 entered its home stretch, we asked a variety of policy wonks, journalists, thinkers, and other public figures in the reason universe to reveal for whom they are voting this fall, for whom they pulled the lever the last two times around, what they'll miss most about the Bush administration, and which president they'd most like to have waterboarded. Their answers, as of late October, follow. 1. Who are you voting for in November? If the polls in my home state are close: Obama (McCain is simply too incompetent these days to be president). If not, I'll make a protest vote for Barr. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? In 2004: John Kerry (I wanted to fire Bush). In 2000: Harry Browne. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? It's not, since the ideological and policy differences between Reagan and Carter (for one example) were much bigger than between the two current candidates. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? Nothing. Worst president ever. The damage his administration has done to this country is mind-boggling. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded and why? If there was another president who also openly and enthusiastically advocated cruel and unusual punishment for mere suspects then I'd choose him, only I don't know if any other unabashed sadists have ever occupied the White House. Peter Bagge, a reason contributing editor, is a cartoonist whose most recent collection was Apocalypse Nerd. Ronald Bailey 1. Who are you voting for in November? Obama. The Republicans must be punished and punished hard. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? George W. Bush and George W. Bush. I am disheartened and ashamed. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? I don't know. Perhaps 1980 counts because we needed to recover from the economic disarray of the 1970s and confront the Soviet Empire. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? The bumper sticker: Somewhere in Texas a village is missing its idiot. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? Without question: Richard Nixon. Wage and price controls, FBI domestic spying, the secret plan to end the war, the EPA, the Endangered Species Act, abandoned the gold standard, and, oh yes, Watergate. Ronald Bailey is reason's science correspondent and the author of Liberation Biology: The Scientific and Moral Case for the Biotech Revolution. 1. Who are you voting for in November? Bob Barr. He's the first serious candidate the LP has run since I've been eligible to vote. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? Kerry in 2004. Bush in 2000. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? No. There's too little difference between the major party candidates for there to be much riding on this election. It's really only a matter of if you want a huge federal government undertaking grand leftist programs, or if you want a huge federal government undertaking grand rightist programs. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? As a libertarian journalist, they've given me plenty to write about. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? Woodrow Wilson. Jailed political dissenters, created the Federal Trade Commission, got us into World War I. He also enacted the first federal income tax, the first modern military draft, and the first federal drug prohibition. Wilson also re-segregated the federal government. When blacks protested, he told them to consider segregation a "benefit," not a debasement. An all-around loathesome human being. (Correction: Woodrow Wilson signed the first federal income tax law after the passage of the 16th Amendment, but he did not enact the first federal income tax. There were two federal income taxes before that; one during the Civil War, which was later dropped, and one signed by Grover Cleveland in 1894, which was later struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.) Radley Balko is a senior editor of reason. 1. Who are you voting for in November? I plan to vote for Obama mainly because he is not a Republican and not John McCain, who is temperamentally unfit to be president. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? I voted for Bush, but I regret it. I voted for him because I couldn't vote for Kerry, but would not vote at all if I had it to do over. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? I think the election of 1980 was the most important of my lifetime. The importance of this election can only be determined in retrospect. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? Woodrow Wilson was our worst president mainly because we had no business getting involved in WWI and therefore every American who died in that war died for nothing. American intervention also upset the balance of power in Europe, which led to the rise of both Communism and Nazism. Wilson was a rabid racist and did terrible things domestically as well as internationally. Bruce Bartlett is the author of Impostor: How George W. Bush Bankrupted America and Betrayed the Reagan Legacy. Note: Due to an editing error, this entry was omitted from the original version 1. Who are you voting for in November? Bob Barr 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? Libertarians, both times. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? No. 1968 and 1980 were more important, and we got 1980 right. If this time we get a liberal avalanche, it could be very important. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? Laura Bush. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? Nixon, for betraying the country. Contributing Editor Gregory Benford is a professor of physics at the University of California, Irvine. His most recent nonfiction book is Deep Time. 1. Who are you voting for in November? Bob Barr. He is the most pro-freedom candidate. He has long done great work against the Surveillance State, in favor of the Second Amendment, and on other issues. (Disclosure: I have done some work for the Barr campaign). 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? I voted for Badnarik in 2004, and didn't vote in 2000. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? It is the most important election since 2006, and maybe even 2004. Elections are vastly overrated as a means for restraining government abuses. The more people who believe that the 2008 election will end the abuses of the Bush era, the easier it will be for the next president to perpetuate Bush's noxious principles and precedents. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? If Obama wins, a torrent of Washington conservatives will suddenly proclaim that the federal government poses a dire threat to our rights and liberties. I will miss the honest conservatism of the GWB era—when many conservatives stopped pretending to give a damn about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and denounced as traitors anyone who did not kowtow to the Commander-in-Chief. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? I would not want to see any of them waterboarded, but I would like to see all of them forced to disclose all of their presidential papers and compelled to sit under cross examination for as many weeks or months as it takes for Americans to learn the extent of their abuses in office. And they should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law for any crimes they committed. James Bovard is the author of eight books, most recently Attention Deficit Democracy. 1. Who are you voting for in November? For not a single "liberal" reason, I am voting not only for Obama, but for the GOP to be utterly spanked and sent into exile, where, perhaps, sincere men and women may remember Barry Goldwater and resurrect some kind of healthy, libertarian Conservatism. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? I could tell that the neocons were mad in 2000 and that their allies were fanatics or thieves. It was blatant in 2004. Those who act shocked (shocked!) and betrayed today were fools then and are likely fools now. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? Without any doubt. The most important issues at stake today have nothing to do with "left-vs-right" (and those who think so are reflex troglodytes.) No, the issue is light-vs-dark, in the sense that we have been subjected to a kleptocratic raid that depended upon one thing—quashing every possible system of accountability. Especially the U.S. Civil Service. If Obama does nothing else—passes no new laws or initiatives—he will save us simply by expelling those 10,000 enemies of accountability and promoting from within the Civil Service. Only then can we properly argue which civil servants are useful and which aren't 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? Their perfect purity of purpose. I have looked for a single example of their acting in the best interests of the American people, the republic, or even decent conservatism. There are no examples, whatsoever. Such perfection belies the "Standard Model" that they were merely venal morons. Such uniformity of accomplishment smacks of deliberate intelligence. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? I find this question offensive. I will swallow my anger when Bush pardons thousands…and then let Cheney pardon him. I am too busy for vengeance. David Brin is a scientist and Hugo award-winning science fiction author whose novels include The Postman and Kiln People. 1. Who are you voting for in November? Anybody but McCain/Palin. Seriously. I'm begging you. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? I voted for the Libertarian candidate both times just to be puckish. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? No. I believe the answers to all the problems we face as a society won't come from Washington, it will come from us. So the way we decide to live our lives and our decisions about what we buy or don't buy are much more important than who we vote for. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? None of them. The sooner we stop coming up with lists of people to waterboard, the better. Drew Carey is the host of The Price Is Right and reason.tv, and a trustee of the Reason Foundation, the nonprofit that publishes this website. Tim Cavanaugh 1. Who are you voting for in November? Barack Obama. All my life I've been waiting for a black president; Obama's not monumentally unqualified, and his solid-if-boring book at least had some unkind words for teachers unions. Also my kids like him. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? Michael Badnarik in 2004. Ralph Nader (IIRC) in 2000. And that should be "whom." 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? The 2000 election was the most important election of my lifetime, but nobody knew it at the time. Since I don't know the future this year either, I can't answer the question. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? The way George W. Bush singlehandedly destroyed John McCain's career—first by denying him the nomination he should have had in 2000, and now by turning the Republican Party into a leper colony. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? Lyndon Johnson. Because he was mean to dogs. Tim Cavanaugh is a reason contributing editor. Steve Chapman 1. Who are you voting for in November? Barack Obama, for two main reasons: The Republican Party, which has jettisoned its best inclinations and indulged its worst for the last eight years, richly deserves exile from the White House, and 2) because he shows an intelligence and temperament that suggest he will govern more pragmatically than ideologically—the best that can be hoped for from a Democratic president. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? In 2004: John Kerry. In 2000: Harry Browne. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? Ask me on my deathbed. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? Robert Gates, the only person ever to go from protesting the Vietnam War to running the Pentagon, and showing the world that the latter job can be done with humility, restraint, responsibility, and a respect for the rest of the world. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? None of them. I'm not immune to cruel impulses, but I try to resist them. Steve Chapman is a columnist and editorial writer for the Chicago Tribune. Shikha Dalmia 1. Who are you voting for in November? None of the above. I am afraid of McCaesar's foreign policy agenda and Big Oracle's domestic policy agenda. As for Bob Barr, he is a duplicitous, double-talking SOB and I'd rather pluck out my right eye than vote for him. I will vote Republican for Congress, however, because I want divided government and I am positively petrified by the prospect of a Democratic super majority with Obama in White House. In general, however, I favor a Democrat permanently in the White House and Republicans permanently in Congress. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? Wasn't a citizen in 2000. Voted for Bush in 2004 because I HATED Kerry. Even given the total disaster that Bush has turned out to be, I could never have voted for Kerry. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? How can one know? That will depend entirely on what the next president decides to do. But, yes, it might potentially be the most important election given all the disastrous policies that are now back on the table after having been driven out of polite company, such as socialization of home mortgages—aiyee, aiyee, aiyee. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? Oh please! Actually, Laura Bush's eyes. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? JFK and Ronald Reagan the liberal and conservative icons, just because I am a contrarian. Shikha Dalmia is a senior analyst at the Reason Foundation. 1. Who are you voting for in November? See answer below. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? I don't vote, and don't expect I ever shall. Being even one-scintillionth responsible for placing the unbelievable and unspeakable powers of the current U.S. government in the hands of any of the people seeking it strikes me as irresponsible in the extreme. Besides, as everyone knows, those who vote have no right to complain about the outcome. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? It could have been, if either of the electable candidates had recognized to the bone the manifest or clearly forthcoming failures of the megastate when it comes to overseas adventurism, monetary policy, and the entitlement state. Alas, a true opportunity for change in the next four years has been assiduously missed by both Obama and McCain. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? I enjoyed and somewhat miss my 30s, which largely corresponded with the Bush administration. I might miss not having W. to kick around anymore, but I expect I won't. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? Woodrow Wilson, for presiding over the lock-in of the modern "cult of the presidency" in Gene Healy's apt term, and getting us involved in one of our most pointless and damaging wars that laid the groundwork for a century and more of foreign policy misadventures. Brian Doherty is a senior editor of reason. Nick Gillespie 1. Who are you voting for in November? I am not sure that I'll cast a ballot for president but if I do, I'll vote for Bob Barr. He's the closest to my beliefs and I think it's important to show that third parties have some support and influence in general elections. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? I didn't vote at all in 2004, not out of any sense of principle but a lack of enthusiasm. I don't fully remember if I voted for president in 2000. If I did, it would have been Harry Browne (who I think I voted for in 1996). 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? I'm not convinced that many elections in the United States are that important, but the tragicomedy of American life is that we have a generally representative government, which is a damning comment on us. Elections can be more or less interesting but this one, despite the trappings of generational and ideological shifts, is not. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? Nothing. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? I think Andrew Jackson's monstrousness on virtually every level of activity is generally (and woefully) under-remembered. He was a "great man" president, which unfortunately meant he could get things done and had no principles other than a "L'Etat, cest moi" mentality. Nick Gillespie is editor in chief of reason online and reason.tv. David Harsanyi 1. Who are you voting for in November? As an alleged journalist and editorial board member, I'd rather not answer. Neither candidate appeals to me. One is an ideologically confused populist and the other is a pure demagogue. And though Republicans might deserve another glorious thumping, I imagine, a divided and bitterly partisan Washington would be less capable of the massive spreading of wealth that a Washington of "Unity" and "Change"—two words that alarm me only a smidgen more than "Country" and "First"—would inflict on citizens. Then again, Republicans have proven me wrong before. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? I voted for Harry Browne in 2000 and, reluctantly, for George Bush in 2004. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? Of course not. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? Dana Perino. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? Tough guy Teddy Roosevelt. David Harsanyi is a syndicated columnist and editorial board member at the Denver Post. 1. Who are you voting for in November? Bob Barr, he's the Libertarian, right? I like people to know there are some of us out there. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? Always Libertarian. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? Nope. Not even close. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? I can't think of anything, but I'm sure Obamacain will give me something. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? No one. I'm against torture, and even this gag makes me a little uncomfortable. Penn Jillette is the larger, talkative half of the comedy duo Penn & Teller Rob Kampia 1. Who are you voting for in November? I'm voting for Bob Barr, who is unfortunately only a write-in candidate in the District of Columbia, because he's the only presidential candidate who is in favor of reducing the size of the federal government while also supporting civil liberties. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? Michael Badnarik in 2004, Harry Browne in 2000. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? This election probably is the most important. Obama appears to be against wars of aggression, while McCain is clearly a war-monger. More generally, Obama is clearly deliberative and thoughtful and—while he won't often reach the same conclusions as I or other libertarians would reach—he's preferable to McCain, who relies on "gut feelings" and is as intellectually non-curious as George W. Bush. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? Nothing. I've disagreed with every single policy position the Bush administration has staked out. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? I'd never advocate water-boarding or otherwise torturing anyone, and I think even to joke about it is to diminish the horror of torture. Torture is like rape—is it okay to joke about which woman you'd most like to rape? Rob Kampia is co-founder and executive director of the Marijuana Policy Project in Washington, D.C. Bill Kauffman 1. Who are you voting for in November and why? Ralph Nader, because I never got the chance to vote for Gene Debs or Norman Thomas. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? I voted for Nader in 2004 and Pat Buchanan in 2000—the peace candidates. 3. Is this in fact the most important election in your lifetime? Nah, it's Coke vs. Pepsi. Though I'd prefer not to have Pepsi's finger on the nuclear button. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? Dana Gioia, chairman of the NEA, the best poet in government service since President Tyler sent John Howard "Home Sweet Home" Payne to Tunis. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? Oh, I'm anti-torture, but I'd piss on Woodrow Wilson's grave. Too bad the bastard's buried in the National Cathedral. Bill Kauffman is an author whose most recent book is Ain't My America: The Long, Noble History of Anti-War Conservatism and Middle American Anti-Imperialism. David Kopel 1. Who are you voting for in November and why? Very torn right now between Barr and McCain/Palin. I agree much more with Barr than with McCain on almost everything except the war on Islamic terrorists, but that war is, in my view, a national survival issue. I also think that a President Obama plus an overwhelmingly Democrat Congress would be very destructive for civil and economic liberties—including the abolition of the secret ballot in union elections, and a broad effort (including reimposition of the so-called "Fairness Doctrine," and a Federal Election Commission crackdown on Internet speech) to suppress First Amendment criticism of Obama. I like Palin a lot. She has excellent judgment, and has more respect for libertarian values than anyone who has been on a national major party ticket in the last two decades. After several months of experience as Vice-President, with study of national security briefings and the like, she would be very qualified to serve as President. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? Bush in 2004. Nader in 2000. 3. Is this in fact the most important election in your lifetime? Every election seems supremely important when you're in the middle of it. From a historical perspective, we can see that Reagan's 1980 defeat of Carter was much more important than any other election since my birth during the Eisenhower administration. If we knew that President Obama would be checked by a Republican Congress (as Clinton was), I would say that even 2004 was a more important election than the current one; a Kerry win in 2004 would have resulted in a catastrophic defeat in Iraq, plus a Supreme Court solidly in the hands of Left. Among other consequences, the Second Amendment would have been nullified in the Heller case. But given that a President Obama would enjoy a very large Democratic majority in Congress, it is possible that an Obama presidency could change America at least as much as the Reagan presidency did. American exceptionalism would be over, and we would have a country a lot more like France: under the thumb of interest groups hostile to economic dynamism, and with a national government much larger and more intrusive than the bloated one we already have. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? John Bolton. He was Horatio at the Bridge, saving the Second Amendment from a full-scale assault at the United Nations. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? Richard Nixon. Terrible on civil liberties. Very destructive in both the short term (wage and price controls) and the long term (inflation and completing the transition to fiat currency) on economic policy. A true friend of dictators in foreign affairs. In the spirit of bipartisanship, I concede that Woodrow Wilson deserves consideration too. David Kopel is an author, attorney, analyst and the Cato Institute, and blogger at the Volokh Conspiracy. Katherine Mangu-Ward 1. Who are you voting for in November? I never vote. Here's why. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? I suspect I was chivvied into voting at school in a state election in 1998, the first year I was eligible. I probably voted against my longtime Rep. James Moran (D-Va.). As far as I can recall, I haven't been inside a voting booth since. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? Maybe, but only insofar as all of the elections in my lifetime have been fairly unimportant. Cthulhu willing, that will continue to be so. In that context, I suppose this one could theoretically win by a hair when the great report card in the sky is finally completed. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? I've actually enjoyed the last few months of the Bush administration. Since virtually everyone agrees that he's awful, no one even bothers to get in the kind of dinner-party-ruining fights that used to plague my evenings. When we get a new guy to fight about, I'll miss the peaceful meals. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? James K. Polk. How dare he accept a compromise U.S. border at the 49th parallel?! 54º40′ or fight! Katherine Mangu-Ward is an associate editor of reason. Michael McMenamin 1. Who are you voting for in November? As Jack Benny famously said when confronted by a gun-toting thief who demanded his money or his life: "I'm thinking; I'm thinking." 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? What part of the 5th Amendment don't you understand? 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? No, unless the new President (whoever he is) and a Democratic Congress with a filibuster-proof Senate manage to turn a normal recession into a re-run of the 1930s' depression, something they are all too capable of doing. Then, in hindsight, it will have been the most important election in my lifetime. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? White House Press Secretary Dana Perino, always the smartest person in the press room and way hotter than Sarah Palin. Faint praise on both counts but still true. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? So many choices, so little time. While LBJ is a tempting choice because he was trying to have me drafted and killed, it has to be Woodrow Wilson, the most racist President of the 20th Century, whose ill-fated decision to seek a declaration of war against Germany in 1917 directly led to the rise of Hitler and World War II. Reason Contributing Editor Michael McMenamin's latest book is Becoming Winston Churchill: The Untold Story of Young Winston and His American Mentor. Michael C. Moynihan 1. Who are you voting for in November? Besides being both exhausted by and disinterested in this election, I am once again feeling it unnecessary to vote. Contra Leonardo DiCaprio, who promises that if I fail to cast a ballot the country will be overrun by right-wing death squads, my vote truly doesn't matter. I live in the District of Columbia, where the most current polling data puts Obama at 83 percent and McCain at 13 percent. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? In 2000, I reluctantly picked the tongue-tied, America-should-mind-its-own-business Republican. In 2004, while living in Europe, I abstained from voting. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? No, I don't see this election as any more important than 2004—the one I boycotted. Way back then, Iraq was to soon reach its boiling point and the bruising fights over civil liberties and the War on Terror were just around the corner. Those who say that America is more divided than in it was in 2004 are delusional. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? I'll miss the Bush administration's ability to drive some of my commie friends into fits of apoplexy. And I'll probably miss all those warnings of the impending fascist takeover. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? So many wonderful choices, but I'll avoid the obvious (Jackson, Wilson, Nixon, Carter, etc.) and mix it up a bit: Give me a bucket, a slab of wood, and Gerald Ford. If pardoning Nixon isn't enough to merit a vigorous waterboarding, Ford's 1976 debate comment that "There is no Soviet domination of eastern Europe" surely is. Michael C. Moynihan is an associate editor of reason. 1. Who are you voting for in November? Barack Obama, since he's a genuine leader, with a good program for cleaning up Washington, and will be very good for business. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? In 2004: Kerry. In 2000: The Libertarian candidate. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? Yes, I've been saying that "2008 is the new 1776," where networked, grassroots democracy begins seriously to replace big money politics. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? It's very good for comedy. Craig Newmark is the founder of craigslist.org. 1. Who are you voting for in November? John McCain. Obama and a Democrat congress will change labor law and tort law to damage the forces of freedom in America for years to come. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? I campaigned for Bush both times. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? Reagan in 1980 was the most consequential. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? Some parts of it were less annoying than others. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? Dick Cheney….poetic justice. Teddy Roosevelt for advancing statism. Grover Norquist is president of Americans for Tax Reform and author of Leave Us Alone: Getting the Government's Hands Off Our Money, Our Guns, Our Lives. 1. Who are you voting for in November? I won't be voting for president. If I did, it would be for Bob Barr because, as imperfect as his candidacy is, he's the only one who is at least talking about a noninterventionist foreign policy, rethinking the war on drugs, and shrinking the size of the federal government. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? To the best of my memory, the last presidential candidate I voted for was Ron Paul in 1988. I'd like to say I have some grand philosophical reason for not voting, but the reality is that no candidate since then has excited me enough to get out and vote. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? No, because, while John McCain and Barack Obama may differ on some particulars, they share the same fundamental view of government. Whichever one wins, there will be an expansion in the size and scope of the federal government, especially if, as is likely, the Democrats increase their majorities in Congress. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? I'll miss most all of those posts on National Review's The Corner that gushed over Bush (and Dick Cheney) like the diary entries of a school girl confessing her love for the Jonas Brothers. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? I guess I'd waterboard Woodrow Wilson because, among many other reasons, he led the United States into World War I and presided over the creation of the Federal Reserve. I'd say the world has been suffering from those decisions almost a century now. Charles Oliver is a reason contributing editor. 1. Who are you voting for in November? Barack Obama, because he most exemplifies Reason and Free Minds (sorry, the country is in no mood for Freer Markets). The contrast between his discernment and eclecticism and the Republican ticket's impulsiveness and idiot populism is vastly more important than any differences in their adherence to libertarian first principles. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? Gore and Kerry. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? It may be. From Reagan to Quayle to W to Palin, American politics has been in a tailspin of know-nothingism. The world is too dangerous to entrust its most powerful nation to a lying ignoramus and the irresponsible man who picked her. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? I'm opposed to waterboarding, but I'd give a few lashes with a wet noodle to Jimmy Carter for offering a moralistic polemic on the Middle East rather than clever diplomacy, and to George H.W. Bush for inaugurating the modern era of mendacious campaigning. Steven Pinker is Johnstone Professor of Psychology at Harvard University and the author of The Blank Slate and The Stuff of Thought. Bob Poole 1. Who are you voting for in November? John McCain, as the less-bad option. I base this on his positions on free trade, taxation and spending, unions, and Supreme Court nominations, as well as the merits of divided government (given the near-certainty of strong Democratic majorities in both houses). 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? Bush, both times. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? I hope not. I think Goldwater vs. Johnson had a huge impact, laying the basis for a conservative/libertarian movement that produced Ronald Reagan's presidency. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? DOT Secretary Mary Peters, the best and most free-market-oriented Cabinet member in my lifetime. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? Richard M. Nixon, massive expander of big government, even to the point of wage and price controls. Robert Poole is director of transportation studies at Reason Foundation, a free market think tank he founded. Poole, an MIT-trained engineer, has advised the last four presidential administrations on transportation and policy issues. Damon W. Root 1. Who are you voting for in November? I'm wavering between Bob Barr and None of the Above, though I'm leaning strongly towards the latter. I really just want the Republicans to lose. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? In 2004 I cast one of New York City's 1,276 votes for Libertarian Michael Badnarik. Speaking proportionally, my vote actually made a difference that time. In 2000: Nobody. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? It's nice to think that one election could undo the damage from the Iraq debacle, or scale back Bush's radical expansion of executive power. But it won't. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? I'll miss the extremely slender possibility that Bush might have nominated Judge Janice Rogers Brown to the Supreme Court. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded and why? It's a toss-up between Andrew Jackson and Teddy Roosevelt. Old Hickory deserves it for his central role in the Trail of Tears, though TR, as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, did more than just about anyone to get America involved in a bloody imperialist war in the Philippines. Damon W. Root is an associate editor of reason. 1. Who are you voting for in November? I am voting for Barack Obama, because I believe in hope and change and unicorns. Also, John McCain is dangerously mentally unfit to be president and has decided, with his choice of Sarah Palin, to complete the transformation of the GOP into a southern-centered party based on social division and cultural resentment. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? I voted for George W. Bush in 2004, based on the theory that America needed to send a message of resolve in the War on Terror and the fact that John Kerry was an irredeemable douche. In 2000, I didn't vote, but would have voted for Bush (and, as a result, feel hypothetical guilt over my non-choice). 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? We all thought that 2000 was the least important election of our lifetimes. That turned out to be incorrect. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? The Daily Show. Will there be anything funny about an Obama administration? Guilty white people say: no. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded and why? John Adams, John McCain's spiritual predecessor in speech-suppression. Good riddance to both of them. Hopefully. Ryan Sager is author of The Elephant in the Room: Evangelicals, Libertarians, and the Battle to Control the Republican Party. He blogs at Miscellaneous Objections. Julian Sanchez 1. Who are you voting for in November? Living in the District of Columbia, I see little reason to mar my as- yet unblemished record of nonvoting. But if I lived in Virigina or Florida, I'd be ticking the box for Obama—not because of any great affection for Hopey McChangeypants, but because I'm terrified of what happens to the Republican Party if eight years of military adventurism, unfettered executive power, and disregard for civil liberties aren't utterly repudiated at the polls. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? Had I voted, I probably would have voted for Kerry in '04, for largely the same reasons, albeit with significantly more revulsion. To my great chagrin now, I was pulling for Bush in 2000; absent 9/11, he might not have turned out quite so badly. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? In hindsight, I guess you could argue that the 2000 election gets that dubious honor, though nobody realized it at the time. But yeah, I think this is a potential realignment year, with the future shape of the conservative coalition as the stakes: The outcome will determine whether the Republican Party sees a need to fundamentally reconsider what they're about. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? So, so little. I will say, if you happen to write about surveillance and civil liberties abuses for a living, this crowd has been a steady source of work. And I suppose I'll be having a lot more arguments with my liberal friends under an Obama administration. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? Would it be totally insufferable of me to suggest that the impulse to engage in torture fantasies about your political enemies is part of what's fucked about our current public discourse? Probably. Sorry. Julian Sanchez is the Washington Editor of the online technology news magazine Ars Technica and a contributing editor for reason. He is based in Washington, D.C. and blogs sporadically at JulianSanchez.com. 1. Who are you voting for in November? I'll be voting for Obama, because I think as a nation we're about to descend into a pile of hurt, and I want someone who is smart, pragmatic, and not prone to temper tantrums working to get us out of it as quickly as possible. Also, the possibility of a President Palin makes me want to prepare a bolthole in New Zealand, and as a patriotic American, I should never have to feel that way. Finally, I think the GOP need a moment or two in the Time Out corner, don't you? 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? Gore in 2000; Kerry in 2004. In 2000 I suspected Bush might have the intellectual depth of a custard; in 2004, sadly, I knew it all too well. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? Don't know, don't care, and couldn't accurately tell you even if I felt it was. At the moment the 2000 election has ended up being the most important election of my lifetime, because of what it wrought for the following eight years, but at the time it didn't seem all that significant. You can't tell about these things when you're in the middle of them. Anyway, the implication that an election has to achieve a certain level of drama and historical significance to engage the voter is kind of a bullshit sentiment. Every presidential election is important because of the scope of power the office holds, and this election is important right NOW, which is sufficient. I'll leave it to history to determine whether it's the most important of the last however many years. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? Not a goddamned thing. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? Dude, waterboarding is so 2006. John Scalzi is a science fiction author whose most recent novel, Zoe's Tale, was published in August. 1. Who are you voting for in November? Bob Barr. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? Remind me who the libertarian candidates were. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? I don't know how long I'm going to live, so I'll give that one a bye. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? It's failure to pass the "Yes Child Left Behind" act. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? That's a pretty silly question. Jack Shafer is editor at large of Slate. 1. Who are you voting for in November? I'm voting Democrat because I think lawyers should run the country, because the last two years under their control has gone so well, because the government has done such a great job with FEMA that they should also be in charge of our school choices, health care choices, and retirement choices, because they protect me from crime so well that I don't need a gun, because I want to pay more taxes (especially Capital Gains), because unions need to be stronger against evil corporations, because trade with foreign corporations is anti-American and we need to protect American jobs, and mostly because I'm tired of having so many choices and want someone else to make them for me. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? Republican, Libertarian. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? Ever since I came of voting age people have said that the next election is the most important election of our lifetime, so the answer is either "yes," because they are all important, or "no," because president's cannot do what they promise and this is all hyperbole. I'll opt for the latter. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? All the jokes from Leno, Letterman, Maher, Conan, Ferguson, et al. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? Teddy Roosevelt, because of his trust-busting inanities and the fact that he could probably hold his breath longer than any other President and I'd want him to be able to think about all his anti-capitalistic interventions during the waterboarding session. Michael Shermer is the publisher of Skeptic magazine, an adjunct professor in the School of Politics and Economics at Claremont Graduate University, and the author of The Mind of the Market. RU Sirius 1. Who are you voting for in November? Barack Obama. I could give 100 reasons, but I'll just say civil liberties. He's not perfect, and yes, he sold out on warrantless wiretapping, but on the whole, he's been better in this area than any presidential candidate in my voting lifetime. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? John Kerry in 2004. Ralph Nader in 2000. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? Maybe, because of the obvious crises and the extreme abuse of power by the previous administration, which might hopefully get dialed back. But it may also be the least important election, since the two men may just be running to see who gets to be captain of The Titanic. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? The unintentional hilarity. Although if we get Palin, it's only going to get better. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? Richard Nixon, who continued and escalated in Vietnam because it was politically expedient. But really, I only support waterboarding between consenting adults. RU Sirius is Editor of h+ (www.hplusmagazine.com), the new Transhumanist magazine, and an occasional contributor to 10 Zen Monkeys. His most recent book is True Mutations: Conversations on the Edge of Science, Technology and Consciousness. Tim Slagle 1. Who are you voting for in November? I'm voting for Palin. Maybe it's just the tendency of a guy with a big crush to project his ideology on that crush, but she just smells like a Libertarian to me. I'm probably wrong, but the alternative really frightens me. The darkest moments in world history have occurred during the confluence of a bad economy and a charismatic leader. Those videos of children singing and marching for Obama are really disconcerting. I don't care for McCain, but with Palin behind him, his age is an asset. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? In 2004 I voted for Michael Badnarik. There was too much that happened in the first four years of the Bush administration that I really didn't care for, so it was a way to lodge a protest. I voted for George Bush in 2000, and I'm still not ashamed of that. It helped keep Al Gore out of the White House. Subsequently, America never signed on to Kyoto, or joined the International Criminal Court. If Gore had won, right now we'd be in front of the ICC, defending ourselves, for causing the cyclone in Burma. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? Perhaps I'm just paranoid, but I think we are at a very critical juncture. With the Federal Government holding so many banks and a lot of the mortgages right now, I think it's important to vote for somebody who at least has the intention of giving everything back to the private sector. I see no inclination for Obama to do that. In fact it would not surprise me, to see him calling for more nationalization in his first term. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? I will miss hearing his opponents grate their teeth together, every time he says Nukular. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? Franklin Roosevelt. You wouldn't even have to board him, just tilt his chair back into one of the reflecting pools he built. And keep repeating it, until he ADMITS he was a Communist. Tim Slagle is a stand-up comedian whose most recent album was Europa. Doug Stanhope 1. Who are you voting for in November? The Libertarians were hijacked in some type of fishy Beer Hall Putsch by a neo-con with holes in his underpants, so I can't even vote with my heart this election. I will vote for Obama on behalf of everyone watching in the world, because he's the coolest to watch on television. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? In 2004, I campaigned (by writing drunken endorsements on my website and sending in a couple bucks) for Badnarik but didn't end up voting because of a hand injury. In 2000, I actually did vote for the Libertarian but couldn't tell you his name to save my life. That's why bumper stickers from old elections can come in handy. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? On some levels, yes. I truly believe Obama has the potential to be another Kennedy—including the ugliest consequences to his own person. And I'd rather pay more taxes than give a step up to the religious armies, war-mongers, and anti-drug demons affiliated with the right. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? Nothing. The jokes got old five years ago. This administration even made war boring—something unprecedented in American history. Even the Spanish-American War had more people clamoring for details. The History Channel would go bust if it had to replace the WWII shows with Iraq coverage. The only thing I'll miss is the Schadenfruede of seeing him fail. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? I've never looked at any President with any reverence. I never saw any cause and effect between my daily life and a decision of the federal government. I did, however, hear the Nixon tapes and there is absolutely no reason that he shouldn't have been killed as quickly as Saddam based on that—the petty Watergate issues aside. Doug Stanhope, a stand-up comedian, was, briefly, a candidate for the 2008 Libertarian Party presidential nomination. Bill Steigerwald 1. Who are you voting for in November? No one. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? No one. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? No. Bipartisan business-as-usual will prevail—growth of government size, scope and nebbiness will continue. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? In addition to the neocons going back to their caves? The pathetic attempts by Republicans and alleged conservatives to defend his record of growing government, his insane blunder in Iraq and his betrayal of what little was left of conservatism's pretense of favoring freedom, limited government, fiscal prudence, and a non-interventionist foreign policy. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? Woodrow Wilson—an arrogant egghead crusader at home and abroad armed with stupid progressive ideals (and just two years of government experience before he became president); second choice: Teddy Roosevelt. Bill Steigerwald is the associate editor of and columnist for The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. 1. Who are you voting for in November? McCain-Palin. Thought about doing the Black President thing gradually by voting for Bob Barr. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? Voted for Bush—so I am responsible for the war in Iraq. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? YES, Obama is a socialist and, no matter what he says today, pro-Palestinian. There is no turning back. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? Tax policy—little else. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded and why? Bill Clinton—embarassing low-class hillbilly. Roger Stone is a well-known political operative whose writings can be found at Stonezone.com. 1. Who are you voting for in November? Bob Barr. I admired Barr as one of the most libertarian members of Congress even when he was a Republican and a gung-ho drug warrior. I respect him more for having the courage to publicly change his mind about drug policy and, more broadly, about the wisdom and propriety of using the federal government to impose a socially conservative agenda on the country. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? 2004: Michael Badnarik. 2000: Harry Browne. I confess I had to look up the names. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? I think Reagan vs. Carter in 1980 was more consequential than this election will prove to be. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? The idea that $438 billion is a big budget deficit. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? Bruce Greenwood, until he reveals the location of the Book of Secrets. Jacob Sullum is a senior editor at reason and a nationally syndicated columnist. Jesse Walker 1. Who are you voting for in November? Bob Barr, despite my dismay at the campaign he's run. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? 2004: Michael Badnarik, despite my dismay at the campaign he ran. 2000: Harry Browne, despite my dismay at the campaign he ran. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? It's way too early to tell, and anyone who says otherwise needs a Valium. Ask me again in 2020. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? Remember back in April 2001, when the neocons and other hotheads were ready to go to war with China over a downed American spy plane? Remember how Bush handled the incident diplomatically instead? I'll miss that. Hell, I've been missing it for years already. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? Woodrow Wilson, for about a thousand reasons, but above all for the police state he installed during World War I. Jesse Walker is managing editor of reason. David Weigel 1. Who are you voting for in November? I've got the luxury of a guilt-free, zero-impact vote in the District of Columbia, which I would cast for Bob Barr if he was on the ballot. Since he's not, I'm voting for Barack Obama, the only remaining candidate whom I trust not to run the country (further) into the ground with stupid and erratic decisions, and who (miraculously for a Democrat) has run a less brain-dead, faux-populist campaign than the Republican. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? Last time, it was that guy from Massachusetts who hated the troops and lied about his Vietnam service in a French accent. In 2000 I not only voted for Ralph Nader but served as an electoral college elector for him in the state of Delaware. I regret the Nader vote, but not the Kerry vote, as a weak Democratic president with a conservative congress would have been pretty tolerable in retrospect. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? Clearly the most important was 1988, when Americans rejected Mike Dukakis and spared themselves from a tax hike, a liberal Supreme Court justice, a pointless intervention in Central America, and a bungled handling of Soviet dissolution. But this is a close second, because I really don't think McCain has the temperment to be president or the interest in standing up to a Democratic Congress, his only theoretical advantage over Obama. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? The withering of the Cult of the Presidency. It's going to come back in force under President Obama, as I'm reminded whenever I walk down my street and see T-shirts with Our Leader's gorgeous face on them. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? Lyndon Baines Johnson. While his children watch. David Weigel is an associate editor of reason. Matt Welch 1. Who are you voting for in November? I live in the District of Columbia, which will probably go 90 percent to Barack Obama, so I will probably throw a bone to the third-party candidate whose program most resembles my own: Bob Barr. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? John Kerry and Ralph Nader! I've had a bad decade…. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? I think the most important U.S. election of my lifetime was in 1972, when Americans picked the wrong guy (not that there was a right one, mind you). 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? He sent me a $600 check like in 2002, back when I was living below the poverty line, and we used it to buy a terrific, much-needed bed. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? Not necessarily waterboarded, but forced to listen to this song for 192 consecutive hours, or insanity, whichever comes first. Richard Nixon. Matt Welch is reason's editor in chief and the author of McCain: The Myth of a Maverick. 1. Who are you voting for in November? I can't in good conscience give my sanction to either of the two major-party candidates: McCain/Palin represent a GOP in thrall to troglodytes, while Obama will likely preside over an even bigger expansion of government than McCain would have. I think an Obama victory would be the lesser of two evils overall, but I will probably vote for Bob Barr. 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? In 2004: Michael Badnarik. In 2000: Bush. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? Not sure; hopefully, my lifetime isn't over any time soon, so who knows what future elections might bring! I'm not sure the election of 2004 was of any less consquence—though Obama is much more of an unknown quantity than Kerry was, and his election will have far greater symbolic meaning. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? The Bush Derangement Syndrome (BDS). It was often fun to watch, though ODS promises to be just as good. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded and why? For some reason, this question made me think of an alternate-history short story by the brilliant Russian satirist Dmitry Bykov in which the 2000 Bush/Gore election dispute turns into a prolonged stalemate finally resolved by asking Vladimir Putin to be president of the United States… Cathy Young is a reason contributing editor. NEXT: Norman Barry, R.I.P. Campaigns/Elections Third Parties Elemenope Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? Woodrow fucking Wilson. Download Video Bokep August.29.2016 at 9:52 am Tim Cavanaugh should get some kind of honesty award for admitting that he is voting for Obama because Obama is black. And he also subtly hints that Obama’s success is the result of superficial emotional appeal (“Hope! Change!” by saying “my kids like him.” Good work, Tim! obat kuat cialis September.5.2016 at 4:50 am I’d never advocate water-boarding or otherwise torturing anyone, and I think even to joke about it is to diminish the horror of torture. Torture is like rape-is it okay to joke about which woman you’d most like to rape? video bokep indo September.7.2016 at 9:33 pm Cavanaugh should get some kind of honesty video bokep award for admitting that he is voting for Obama because Obama is black. And he also subtly hints that Q. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? A. Libertarians, both times. He doesn’t seem to remember who they are!! 🙂 September.13.2018 at 4:10 am Thank you for a wonderful work deserves award by:Bokep Jav Video Hmm. Is it acceptable? No. Can it be funny? Ask George Carlin. I also thought Andrew Jackson was a good pick for “prick I’d like to waterboard”. VOTE FOR PEDRO Richard Upton Pickman Just out of curiosity about the less partisan Reason readers – Are any of you voting? I ask because I too have been converted to the “Not voting is sometimes the only morally acceptable option” school of thought. Robert Gates protested the Vietnam War? Huh. I always thought that guy had a lot on the ball. mporcius affenkopf Wahsington. The country went downhill since he struck down the Whiskey Rebellion. NoStar Did I read the article too fast? The one reasonite, whose opinion most interests me, isn’t queried??!!? Lisa Snell, how will you vote? egosumabbas Lots of contributors in the tank for Obama. Interesting. You’d think the only “reason”able choices would be Bob Barr or stay home and watch teevee. Or smoke a cancer stick and fire a rifle while you still have the freedom to do so. And he’s the inside baseball favorite for SecDef under an Obama administration. Talking to an fifty-plus year old black guy from the South will cure you of that particular malady right quick. Michael B Sullivan Because nothing says “free minds” like demanding total party loyalty and conformity! Citizen Nothing “The Libertarians were hijacked in some type of fishy Beer Hall Putsch.” Stanhope has only himself to blame. If he hadn’t wussed out, he’d have made a hella candidate. Legate Damar What will you miss about the Bush administration? The tax cuts. And the comfort in knowing, really knowing, that we were accelerating our own decline as a nation. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? Michael Badnarik in 2004. Ralph Nader (IIRC) in 2000. And that should be “whom.” That should be “For whom did you vote…” (/pedantry) Maybe she’ll post it up over at TWC? Reinmoose Funny, Weigel “trusts” Barack Obama not to run the country further into the ground. I think it was pretty fairly assumed that he was going to vote for Obama, but I don’t know any libertarian who would ever uset the word “trust” to describe how they feel about any major party politician (let alone Libertarian Party politician) Art-P.O.G. Hmm…Woodrow Wilson seems to be generally despised by Libertarians. I’m not so much a fan of the Woodrow either, to say the least. Nigel Watt You know the question. So glad to see everyone agrees with me there. Fuck Woodrow Wilson. I thought Carlin’s “Think of Porky Pig raping Elmer Fudd” was the most unfunny thing he ever said. Not so much offensive, just unforgivably lame. For the record: 1980: Ed Clark 1984: David Bergland 1988: Ron Paul 1992: Andre Marrou 1996: Harry Browne 2004: Michael Badnarik 2008: Bob Barr I don’t know any libertarian who would ever uset the word “trust” to describe how they feel about any major party politician Yeah, I gotta stick with the old “X-Files” slogan, myself. I still plan to vote for Obama, though. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? It’s way too early to tell, and anyone who says otherwise needs a Valium. Hmmm. If we say otherwise, will reason give us a Valium? Because, otherwise. Gee, Warren. You are as big a loser as I am. (For bonus points, without looking it up, who was Marrou’s running mate?) Nigel Watt. Wilson followed somewhat distantly by Thomas Jefferson. 2004: (my first time voting) Michael Badnarik. Tulpa Torture is like rape-is it okay to joke about which woman you’d most like to rape? I actually can’t think of an answer to that question, since I’d have to think of a woman who didn’t want to have sex with me in the first place. You can’t rape the willing, as my mother used to say. And I can’t even remember who Badnarik’s running mate was. Art-P.O.G.: Campagna, but I had to think about it. I couldn’t even vote in 2004, I don’t know why I know this. Nancy Lord, of course. Every time Marrou gave an embarrassing interview to the media — i.e., every time someone in the media decided to talk to him — I would tell my friends, “But his running mate is OK…” A few years later she had an embarrassing appearance on Politically Incorrect. I was glad those friends weren’t around to taunt me. Uh, wrong. I get pretty sick and fucking tired of people insisting that I have to vote. You know what? Fuck you (not you personally, LMNOP). I don’t have to participate in your immoral, bullshit system. I too voted for Badnarik, and I can’t remember who he ran with. A quick look at wiki sez it was Richard Campagna. Whoever that is. PicassoIII Kinda wish they were ALL specifically asked ‘where’ they’re voting. Some made mention, but with others (unless it’s obvious, ie teaches @ Harvard) such information is important in context. Epi, I appreciate your feelings on the matter. However, I think the perspective of those who did not have the right to vote and fought pretty hard to get it is an important one. And since some are still alive to talk to… “Nancy Lord, of course.” You’re good, Jesse. You’re good. I can’t even remember who Badnarik’s running mate was. Three weeks after voting for him, I blanked when a friend asked me who I voted for. With a Democrat supermajority in congress coming and a media that is too enamored with Obama to think straight, I had to hold my nose and vote McCain/Palin. Hey, at least Palin is nice to look at. FDR was the worst president, followed by Wilson. Though some pretty compelling arguments for Wilson were made here. Maybe a tie? No on waterboarding, though. Instead, how about forcing them to read H&R threads non-stop — but only the comments by joe, OLS, and the trolls. Nancy Lord! I hear her speak. How I wish she was at the top of the ticket. Especially in place of one of the Browne campaigns. Impressive memory, but if I’m not prying too much, why couldn’t you vote in ’04? Are you that young or are you a felon? I know the so-called MSM buried these guys (except for the odd, and I mean odd, Badnarik interview) but I don’t recall seeing any definitive proof that this Campagna person actually existed. Shoot, too slow. Jesse stole my thunder Brian Doherty’s answer to #2 is making my head spin. He considers voting irresponsible because it makes you responsible? If you have the right to vote and choose not to, you’re just as responsible for the outcome, if not more so, than the person who votes for the candidate(s) who lose. [chuckles, shakes head] Yeah I couldn’t have come up with Campagna if my life depended on it, and I drove an hour to here him talk in the basement of the admin building at Kalamazoo. I’m personally hoping that Stanhope shows up at the 2012 LP convention so drunk/stoned that he forgets not to run. I can’t in good conscience give my sanction to either of the two major-party candidates: McCain/Palin represent a GOP in thrall to troglodytes, while Obama will likely preside over an even bigger expansion of government than McCain would have. If you can’t, without looking, guess which Reason writer wrote this sentence, you haven’t been around here for long. I’m impressed. You have that erudition of someone much older. FWIW, I’m 25. 17/f/cali 1. Who are you voting for in November? I always vote Libertarian 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? No. Back in 1980 Sue Weise (girl) ran for class president and I voted for Steve Lang (jock) to keep her from getting in. Unfortunately Richard Dugan (nerd) gave a great debate performance just before the election and split the male vote. I wish I had voted for Richard instead of against Sue. I’ve never made that mistake since. Uhhh hmmmm … I uh … OH, I bet I’ll miss the way I was employed most of his time in office, and the way dollar bills were worth more than the paper they were printed on. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded and why? I don’t believe in torture. Ever. Under any circumstance. However, justice demands that anyone who votes for either Obama, or McCain have their flesh peeled from their body with a pair of vice grips. I also voted for Badnarik in 2004 – I got a lot of slack for it too Thanks, Reason staff, for posting this. I have been looking forward to it. Mike Laursen …what they’ll miss most about the Bush administration, and which president they’d most like to have waterboarded. I read on a liberal friend’s blog this morning that the Bush Administration inserted language into a bill that they are trying to quickly push through Congress right now that pardons the Executive staff from any future war crimes convictions. Any truth to it? I’m just surprised the obligatory “y’all are Obama supporters?! I’m canceling my subscription!” comments have not yet occurred. It’s 1:15 on Tuesday afternoon. Drinking right now would cause problems. I drove an hour to here him talk in the basement of the admin building at Kalamazoo. Was he good? I mean, was it worth it? (Kalamazoo?) hotsauce 2000 – Browne 2004 – Badnarik 2008 and beyond – principled nonvoter Wow. I didn’t know my father didn’t vote the last eight years. Nor did I know he was going to be polled by Reason. I wonder if he gets the same moral outrage that talking about not voting gets in a college? I haven’t been old enough for a presidential election vote yet. I would have been down with Badnarik, and certainly good old harry Browne. Barr makes me nervous. I might just go with None of the Above instead. Props to all the Wilson hate. And to Brian Doherty’s “if you vote, you have no right to complain about the outcome.” I am sick of being told that not voting means I “have no right to complain.” lunchstealer And that should be “whom.” If we’re going to pick nits, it should be ‘For whom will you vote?’ I mean, sure you need to use the objective case with ‘whom’ but that’s because it’s the object of a preposition. Might as well get that preposition out in the front. It’s Wednesday. Have you been drinking? Reinmoose \| October 29, 2008, 1:07pm \| # Really, I didn’t know you were a follower of Bob Dobbs Not that I recall… bendover lmnop – anybody with a room level IQ who reads this site realized this long ago :~) So by my count that’s… Obama: 11 / 35.4% Barr: 9 / 29.0% NOTA: 8 / 25.8% McCain: 3 / 9.6% I continue to be disheartened by all the NOTA/Stay Home sentiment here and elsewhere. Oh well, let’s just let the statists and socialists decide everything for the rest of us. Woo hoo. the Bush Administration inserted language into a bill that they are trying to quickly push through Congress right now that pardons the Executive staff from any future war crimes convictions. Any truth to it? Presidential pardons don’t have to go through congress, so it’s not true as far as that goes. Also, the president can pardon people for crimes which they haven’t been charged, or even investigated. (Cheney, you’re next rape/murder spree is on the house!) so nothing could stop Bush from making those pardons now. Traditionally, controversial pardons are made in the last few days of the outgoing president’s term. Was Badnarik Church of the Sub-Genius? I didn’t know that. reason sucks! That should hold you for another half hour or so. I was very involved in the LP in those days. There was no question of not supporting the party. He was a good speaker. But he was talking to an audience of about two dozen and half of them were only there for the coffee and doughnuts. So he was ‘phoning it in’. It’s got to be hard living out of a suitcase having to beg spare change for your bed and meals at every stop hopping you’ll scrape by long enough to keep going till election. squarooticus Since it’s pretty much assured the US is going to have a bad few decades as our currency collapses and business moves abroad to greener pastures, we may as well embrace change. Let’s sing it all together: “God damn America! Go Barack Obama!” 🙂 Sam Grove Question 5 should have been framed in a Twilight Zonish manner. If you could magically swap a U.S. president for any innocent victim of water boarding… I don’t understand, Warren. Is this a list of dates and people that you’ve raped during them? 1988 – Dukakis (shit!) 1992 – Clinton (fuck!) 1996 – Browne (what?) 2000 – Browne (again?) 2004 – Badnarik (who??) 2008 – Barr (OMFG!?!?) I read an old article and apparently Badnarik didn’t even have a Secret Service detail. I guess if there’s a plus side to being fairly anonymous, it’s that Mark David Chapman types are unlikely to fixate on you. HA! Beat you to the slack. It’s got to be hard living out of a suitcase having to beg spare change for your bed and meals at every stop hopping you’ll scrape by long enough to keep going till election. Please tell me you’re exaggerating. I am sick of being told that not voting means I “have no right to complain.” Not voting means you have no right to complain. Oh, and 2008 – Obama 2000 – Bush (Dammit, it was a protest vote against Gore, and it would’ve worked, too, if those morans in Palm Beach could read a damn ballot) Important? Meh – maybe. In hindsight, ’00 and ’04 may have been more important. And I certainly could argue that ’80 was more important, although I was years from voting at that point. Waterboarding? The GOVERNMENT should not waterboard anybody, even presidents. And I probably wouldn’t waterboard anybody. But I’d get a hell of a lot of schadenfruede out of seeing shadow-president Cheney tortured, also possibly Nixon and Johnson. Props also to the Wilson and Jackson hate. Jackson’s expansion of suffrage was as mildly redemptive as Johnson’s Civil Rights Act signature, but both were still abominable presidents. Smappy Who are you voting for in November? As Jack Benny famously said when confronted by a gun-toting thief who demanded his money or his life: “I’m thinking; I’m thinking.” That’s, “I’m thinking it over!” Noob. Guy Montag So the difference between Slate and reason is the spelling of the title. BTW, for that who we voted for question in the comments: 1980: John Anderson/Patrick Lucy 1984: Bergland/Lewis (I think, but might have been another “third party” candidate) 1988: Dukakis/Bentsen 1992: Perot/Stockdale 1996: Dole/Kemp 2000: Bush/Cheney 2008: Barr/Root “And, Mr. Kelly, in your sworn statement to police, you claim that the prisoner told you that if you didn’t, and I quote, ‘jam a bunch of stuff into your butt,’ he was going to ‘rape you so hard the room would stink.’ And he was going to, quote, ‘eat your butt and his son’s butt in the stink until his stomach was full of … your butts.’ Is this correct?” Ooh. 😉 Guy Montag Shocks My Socks Though I have to admit the Dukakis pull takes me by surprise. As to the question of the hour: 2000: Nader/LaDuke 2004: Badnarik/Campagna 2008 (unless something changes in six days): Obama/Biden Sounds about as truthful and ‘logical’ about that Bush draft bill rumor (only ones have been sponsored by Rep. Rangel (D) NY and other Dems.) that keep coming up every few months. As pointed out above, the President does not need any ok from the Congress for pardons. J sub D In a country with completely rigged elections, which the U.S. isn’t, not voting is indeed the morally correct decision. I’m not saying not voting is immoral here, but casting your ballot certainly is not immoral. I get to vote for three Libertarians for federal office, not voting for the state house seat (the Dem is unopposed) and some of the ballot initiatives matter to me. There are some libertarians farther down the ballot (University Board of Regents, State Board of Education) that I’ll reflexively vote for as well. Hopefully I’ll get a chance to lie to an exit pollster as well. Franklin D. Roosevelt, for putting into place the Bismarckian welfare state driving us towards inevitable bankruptcy, and for being the closest thing we’ve had to a genuine tyrant. ChicagoTom Jacob Sullum said: 1. Who are you voting for in November? Bob Barr. I admired Barr as one of the most libertarian members of Congress even when he was a Republican and a gung-ho drug warrior. What? WHAT?! Wow! I’m sorry but I just can’t take Sullum seriously anymore after that statement. That said, since I live in Illinois and there is no chance for McCain to win I will be pulling the lever (well technically connecting the line on my optical ballot) for Babar — err Bob Barr. Not because I like the candidate or believe think his conversion to libertarianism is genuine, but because a message that libertarianism is appealing to voters is an important one FDR deserves some real torture, not an exercise in discomfort. El, Not for Barr? Thats dissappointing. Any reasons why? I too would have said Wilson over Nixon. Wilson was a creepy paranoid dude Jeff P Excuse me for geeking out here, but how do Postman and Kiln People get mentioned under David Brin but no Uplift books do? You’d think a saga of a lone race with the concept of free will against hundreds of species who think they are insane and often want them dead would really appeal to the Hit & Run regulars… Plus it has Chimps. Who doesn’t love chimps? Me. I don’t even like them. Add to my list of dislike that includes rainbows, puppies and Socialists. Aargh. It was the damn Valium they gave me on the other thread. Since we’re all confessing: 1988: Dukakis 1992: Didn’t vote, or else Marrou, I don’t remember. 1996: Browne 2004: Badnarik 2008: Barr (FL early voting) P Brooks When I was in college, Wilson was portrayed by my professors as God’s gift to good government. I have since learned better. And since I believe he helped lay the foundation for much of what FDR later perpetrated, I nominate him, not for waterboarding, but for a good thrashing with a whippy, lightweight, walkingstick. I will, as usual, be voting in absentia, for “none of the above”. And I propose to caterwaul mightily about the outcome. 1976: Cant’t Remember (I was 19, who fucking remembers anything from that age) 1980: Ed Clark (And so begins the long dark descent into total cynicism — and before the age of 25 no less) (also, rap beat me to the pedantry thing) Hey, Guy – check out this. 2000 – would have gone Nader but was a minor at the time 2004 – Kerry, alas 2008 – McCain, alas Naga Sadow What? No votes for Cthulhu? Or votes for Caligula over at Urkobold? A tyrant is needed you fools! phalkor 2000: too young to vote 2004: turned 18 two months before election, voted for Bush; didn’t put too much thought into it. 2008: Barr. Voting for a R or D just feels like a sticky, disgusting kind of yuck will follow me around for at least four years. Not voting isn’t really the answer to a corrupt/nondifferentiated two-party government. Voting third party is. We’re stuck with craptacular politicians until people wake up and realize that they’ve got a better choice than the dumb and dumber they’re offered every four years. Your failure to vote for a pair of objectionable goobs merely runs up the percentage numbers for the majority parties. It’s imperitive we don’t continue the falacy that we’ve only got two choices, especially when it takes a few hours at most to do your part to dispell it. Don’t vote D or R or Mickey Mouse. Pick a third party. Isaac Bartram Wilson was a creepy paranoid dude And Nixon wasn’t? Behold: http://www.zod2008.com/ I like how Cavanaugh seems to have enshrined “when the going gets weird, the weird turn pro” as his new political philosophy. We’d probably be better off if more journalists did. We’d certainly be better-entertained. I would, but the Libertarian Party keeps selecting candidates for whom I don’t want to vote, for one reason or another. (Not just Presidential candidates, but my local and state candidates, too.) A few years ago, I realized I needed to stop being so loyal to the Libertarian Party, and do my tiny part to send the message to the LP leadership that they aren’t coming up with good candidates. Jim Lesczynski White House Press Secretary Dana Perino… way hotter than Sarah Palin. Now that’s just crazy talk. A few years ago, I realized I needed to stop being so loyal to the Libertarian Party, and do my tiny part to send the message to the LP leadership that they aren’t coming up with good candidates. How’s that working out for ya? Here’s an idea — why don’t you get off your non-voting ass and run for office as a Libertarian then…? ChicagoTom wrote: Nice. 😉 And for Senator and Rep? Oh and WhereTF do i find any challangers for state offices. It’s what’s going on in Springfield that worries me far more. Joshua Corning 1992 – Clinton 1996 – Dole 2000 – Did not vote (if i did it probably would have been Nader.) 2008 – Barr LibertyMark I put this comment in another thread, but it seems more pertinent here: I just voted, and, lucky me, I got to vote for Bob Barr AND Ron Paul. It’s only because I live in Ron Paul’s congressional district, and even though he’s running unopposed, I still enjoyed voting for him again. And, even though when Barr talks, I can tell he doesn’t quite “get” liberty from the fundamental, philosophical point of view, I still voted for him because that’s the only way I can unambiguously register my disgust with both major parties, even in an infinitesimal way. 2000: Gore (because my parents were) 2004: Badnarik (protest vote in TX) 2008: Obama (For great justice) spits beverage through nose * 88 – Paul 92 – Marrou 96 – Didn’t vote 00 – I either voted for Browne or didn’t vote 04 – badnarik 08 – teh Hope Furher (probably) I don’t like Obama, but the thought of canceling out the vote of one of my mouth-breathing fellow Virginians is as close to “making a difference” as I have ever been in an election. Of course I may get into the voting booth and choke. I’m not very coordinated. I understand that some people really believe that justice means taking from the rich and giving to the poor. And when Robin Hood stole from the entrenched aristocracy, there may have been some actual justice involved. But I have never understood why taking money from Bill Gates to give to an unmarried mother in an urban rathole is “justice”. 3. Is this the most important election in your lifetime? No, 1996 was because it was my first time. It’s like driving or drinking, the first time is exciting and cool. After that, it’s just something to do for shits and giggles. 4. What will you miss about the Bush administration? He did a lot for sub-Saharan Africa. He got no credit it for it, but he did a lot of good work there. 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? Jackson. I propose Cherokee Indians as the waterboarders. Also, if there’s a president that ever decides to ignore the other branches, Jackson is the one that set the precedent. elder troll 1868: Horatio Seymour 1872: Horace Greeley 1876: Charles Darwin (write-in vote) 1880: Darwin 1900: Cthulhu 2008: undecided OT, there was a story in the WSJ this morning about the Dutch owner of whatever property Obama lived on in Indonesia as a 10 year old. The only things he could remember about Obama were that he didn’t like getting rubbed on his head and one time his pet white poodle ran away and he cried for two days. I’m heartless and I thought that shit was funny. The Angry Optimist you guys voting for Obama (OR McCain!) freakin’ baffle me. I really don’t get it. I understand that some people really believe that justice means taking from the rich and giving to the poor. Oh for the love of…catch up on your goddamned Net memes. Especially ones that are a decade old. Take off every zig, motherfucker. Oh he was. I just feel Wilson layed the ground work for Nixon. He was sort of a trailblazer. But Nixon was a close 2nd. kinnath, I sort of took that one as the Ron Bailey approach too, after almost swallowing tobacco juice. elder troll: Switch to Hastur so we can get the fucking thing over with, already. All I can say is that when even the Reason crowd is all voting for Obama, we are well and truly fucked. Oh, well, let me practice: “I for one welcome our new Democratic overlords.” Naah, that didn’t come out right. Let me try again: “I for one welcome our new Democratic overlords.” Hmm, sounds like I need to go practice some more until I can make it sound convicing. Brandybuck While not as lopsided as Slate’s slate, I find it appalling that so many self-professed “libertarians” are voting for Obama. Yeah, I know that McCain is a fascist, but that doesn’t negate Obama being a socialist. There is an actual bona-fide Libertarian Party candidate that libertarians can vote for, but he only came in a distant second to Obama. At least there were several NOTA votes. When one of the biggest libertarian think tanks is is ignoring the libertarian candidate in favor of the unabashed socialist, then the movement is indeed dead. picassoIII said: I dunno man. My state Senator and my state Rep are both running unopposed. Now I like my state Sen (Harmon) well enought, but I wish Deborah Graham would get booted. The only issue she seems to focus on is gun control. There’s a long philisophical tradition (that starts with the Catholic church, but is alive and well in many protestant forms) of defining “social justice” as ensuring that everyone has enough food to eat and enough free time to worry about their soul. This was done through a number of mechanisms, all nominally (if not always actually) voluntary. That same outcome is what a surprising number of contemporary people (even those without the educational background of why, exactly) define as “justice.” And, since it’s the 21st century and the government can do anything at all if it has 51% of the vote, why not make justice mandatory? Not that I agree with making “justice” mandatory, I’ve just met a large number of people who thought that that was a legitimate line of logic. free minds… well, I guess. free markets… nope. It’s not that I don’t know or understand the arguments against voting Obama. It’s that I don’t find them particularly compelling. Ask the ghost of Schumpeter, we are already a Socialist country. It was inevitable. Meet the new boss Same as the old boss I, for one, welcome our new same statist overlords I must withdraw previous statements and refrain from repeating what I thought I heard Nick say on the Bill Moyers, PBS show. I thought he said that he always votes for the Libertarian candidate. His response in this article seems to indicate otherwise. Weigel voting for Obama? Wins for most obvious. I am slightly disappointed I guessed wrong that Welch would vote McCain.I figured the hate mail would sway him. I don’t know how anyone could vote for President in 2004. There were no acceptable choices on the ballot. I may be breaking my pledge to vote for Barr this time. The lines are too long.I am not investing more than one hour for as useless a ritual as voting. KM-W is starting to give Sullum a run for the coolest REASON writer ideologically speaking.Even thugh she wants to waterboard my favorite President Romanian proverb: A change of rulers is the joy of fools. Elder Troll wins the thread. Though it would have been even funnier if, in the middle of all those Cthulhus, he voted for Wendell Wilkie. About the same as when I did vote LP. I didn’t really expect my little stand on principle to matter much. Been there, done that. I also served on my county and state executive committees. And I do vote, by the way. Just haven’t voted for a Presidential candidate in about a decade. Geotpf Here’s how I’ve voted for president: 1996: Clinton 2004: Kerry 2008: Obama I turned 18 in 1992 less than a month after the election, so I couldn’t vote, although I do remember volunteering at Clinton’s local office for a day. The 1996 election was boring and not worth discussing. I voted for Browne over Gore in 2000 because even then I knew Lieberman was an ass and I couldn’t vote for him for any office. His censor-happy, culuture warrior tendencies pissed me off to no end, and the fact that Gore’s wife (at least) had the same tendencies (remember, she attempted to ban rap music in the 1980’s) made it a ticket I simply couldn’t vote for, although if I lived in a swing state instead of California I might have stuck a clothespin on my nose and done so. Also, at the time, I thought Bush would be fairly benign, like his father was (although, as a rule, I don’t vote for Republicans). Little did I know. In 2004, I voted for, donated money to, and drove to Nevada to volunteer for Kerry because Bush was such a disaster. Too bad Kerry was an idiot and his campaign sucked. I have already voted for Obama this time, although I haven’t voluteered or given him money (he doesn’t need it, frankly). and/or Pat Paulsen… “I belong to the Straight Talking American Government Party, or STAG Party for short.” ah, the good ol’ days… ChicagoTom said: You heard that right. All the way back in 1995 he was pushing for ‘sunset clauses’ on the comprehensive anti terrorism act. Ditto with patriot 03. This is not some overnight transformation. He’s worked with the MJPP and the ACLU, testified in DC calling for a return to checks and balances and dialing back the power of the executive. All of this BEFORE he sought the LP nomination. I believe this is a real change of viewpoint. I’ve seem many a smoker realize that there is a connection between the war on drugs and the anti tobacco movement in terms of driving forces. They are feeling what it’s like to have your rights of self determination utterly ignored. Bob Barr is a smoker. I highly doubt he’s going to take up bisexuality but I think the big ‘ah-ha’ switch in his brain has been tripped. I could be completely wrong, but it doesn’t matter. Voting for him makes little difference to the outcome of the election, it DOES make a difference for the next cycle in putting the LP on equal footing. Mr. Nice Guy I dunno, it makes sense to me. If I were a libertarian I might be suspect of Barr (I’m not a libertarian and I’m not suspect of him, I think he’s truly converted). The guy was a very unlibertarian fellow at one time. I can see how some folks may be sorry he was the nominee. And I can see how a libertarian, especially one in a swing state, might feel like the GOP has to be punished and the only way that happens is if Obama wins. And I can see why a libertarian would buy into the socialist rhetoric and want anyone but Obama and hence, if they were in a swing state, vote for McCain. It all seems reasonable to me. I think it’s probably just a matter of wanting to be SERIOUS. There’s a long philisophical tradition (that starts with the Catholic church, but is alive and well in many protestant forms) of defining “social justice” as ensuring that everyone has enough food to eat and enough free time to worry about their soul. When my priest badgers me into donating 1/10th of my income to serve the needs of the poor, that is social justice. When the government takes part of may paycheck, not so much. 1988 Dukakis 1992 Clinton 1996 Perot 2000 Buchanan 2004 Kerry I look forward to voting for Sarah Palin in 2012. I hope you get that chance. It would be nice to have another two-term Democratic President… Who knows, if she keeps working with that voice coach she may have a British accent by then… Neither major party candidate appeals to me. One is an Both are ideologically confused populist(s) and the other is a pure demagogue(s). My ’08 ballot: Most Powerful Man Ever: Barr (L)- Duh VA Senate: Redpath (L)- See above House (11th dist, replacing Davis): Fimian (R)- This one required a little thought. As far as I can tell, all 3 people on the ballot are gigantic douches. I was torn between voting for the third party douche (Oddo) and the douche least likely to coronate Obama as Emperor for Life (Fimian.) I ultimately chose Fimian because I wanted to keep the district competitive and he’s currently down by >30%. Parks Bond: Hell no. Quite the rogues gallery, MNG. Maybe they should call it “Social Justice PLUS”. abcd@gmail.com Couldn’t you have left this question out given how ASININE it is and HOW MANY OF YOUR CONTRIBUTORS told you how asinine it was? I’ll be wearing black next Tuesday in mourning. 19 months of nonstop campaigning by the two major parties and these two are the best they can come up with. And one of them will win. I already need a drink. SIV has a death wish for his party, apparently. Brian Sorgatz Since this post has a photo from the movie Election, I’ll go ahead and threadjack to explain how terribly overrated that movie is. That movie wants me to hate Witherspoon’s character and sympathize with Broderick’s. But it doesn’t actually show good reasons to feel that way. On the contrary, it encourages me to root for Tracy Flick and wish Mr. McAllister would just drop dead. Flick’s dishonest ambition is less objectionable than the script’s contempt for her ambition. Good satire does not come from the cheap envy that inspires bumper stickers like, “My kid beat up your honor student.” This movie mistakes that attitude for wisdom about American life. To make an analogy to the far superior One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Flick is the McMurphy to McAllister’s Nurse Ratched. This movie’s loyalties are all wrong. I stick by every one of them. I didn’t want more GOP rule post Reagan and I thought the GOP needed punishing in 04. The 96 and 00 votes were cast with an eye toward keeping viable a third party. I hoped the Reform Party would stick. ChicagoTom, still curious about your choices for the other Fed offices. For me Durbin needs to go. If Sauerberg(?) is within striking distance i may have to hold nose, otherwise i’m free to go Stafford. As for Rep, Emmanuel (5th) is a lock so protest it is. I actually like Hanson the R somewhat, we’ll see what he does in the future. Oh there’s a green candidate rolls eyes I’m exited as all get out that the Trib is endorsing Miller over Davis (7th), and he did this with little support from the state GOP. Mostly it’s been him, local C4L and LP. So much for these entities being useless. Speaking of the trib, guess Chapman is a bit more libertarian than i thought. The lawn signs go up today, Barr, Stafford and Hanson. If i can find out who’s opposing Silverstein and D’Amico (architects of SB500 the IL smoking ban grr) i may consider putting up their signs. If they’re pro-life, drug warriors, maybe not, but they’ll still get the protest vote. Shhh! SIV is a libertarian, remember? Please, don’t blow the man’s cover. Social Justice Minus maybe. My wife and I give about $3K a year to a local charity that deals with young, unwed mothers starting with prenatal education and continuing into early childhood development. They do great work and are woefully underfunded. Sending tax dollars to the feds so that 50% or more of it can be consumed by administrative costs before it ever reaches the people on the street is dumb. Having this opinion some how makes me an uncaring son of a bitch. 19 months of nonstop campaigning by the two major parties and these two are the best they can come up with. And one of them will win. But look on the bright side, one of them will lose. I just wanted to fuck Witherspoon. I guess I missed the point of the film… MNG BDB, Wrapped in the Flag and carrying a cross. Riding on one of Satan’s Lizards.She will win in a 40+ state landslide if she can get the GOP nomination. Liz A But if we all wrote in Ron Paul???? The only character in that film that I liked was the lesbian girl who wanted to get kicked out of school so she could go to the Catholic all girl’s school. I didn’t feel like we were supposed to particularly like any of the characters. In that way, it really was like an actual election. Tsu Dho Nihm 1992 – Ross “Charts ‘n’ Graphs” Perot 1996 – Cthulhu 2004 – Michael Badnarik (I mistakenly thought he was Chuck Bednarik) Legate Damar\'s Mother In Law Because then you don’t HAVE to give. If we make it optional, you might not participate. And if administrative costs eat up 50%, then we can just tax you for $6000 and the mothers see the exact same benefit. SIV, weren’t you the one saying McCain had totally clinched the election through picking Sarah Palin and resorting to psuedo-populism back in August? Coercion and waste, it doesn’t get any better than that. Oh, very well: 1984: Reagan 1988: Bush 2008: Babar 2008: Not McCain Give SIV a break. He probably said that before Palin started speaking in public. Yeah that might be true. But thinking she would win in a 40 state landslide after all this? Yeah. In what paralel universe? She’d get Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Alaska, and Oklahoma. Riding on one of Satan’s Lizards.” You have to love SIV. That guy not only is for minimal government, he’s for minimal sentences. Subjects AND predicates, what kind of commie shit is that? Pro Lib, Isn’t there a children’s book about an elephant with that name? nothing about baldwin? Oh, she’d win Alabama too. But that’s about it. She’d also get GA, LA, MS and the rest of medieval Europe. No, she wouldn’t get LA, MS, or GA. I’m serious here. She’d lose those. never misunderestimate the infinite wisdom of the american electorate… … like when we end up electing McCain as our next president next week, for example. SC could go either way. Warren wrote: Children’s Book? Yup.. Guess what, it’s a FRENCH elephant!!! doom, DOOOM! I dunno, it makes sense to me. If I were a libertarian I might be suspect of Barr So…Obama is the freakin’ more libertarian candidate or something? Any libertarian voting one of the two big parties this year should not be taken seriously. I hope the polls stay wide enough in VA so I can vote for Barr. aaa wrote: Baldwin? Reason = cosmo > paleo Augh! Like your one vote for Obamania would matter anyway! I want my vote to be “You done fucked up this year, GOP”. I’m not sure which would best express that yet. I was going to not vote but then someone reminded me that Sheriff Joe Arpaio is up for re-election. Fuck. Looks like I’m obligated to head to the polls this year. They’re not voting for the more libertarian candidate. They’re voting against the crazy candidate whose political party deserves to lose big. BDB – That’s an admirable goal. A vote for Obama is not going to express that, however. If you want to express that you’re a pissed-off conservative, please vote Barr or Baldwin. Voting Obama makes your vote indistinguishable from all the yapping idiot undergrads who have bought into Hopey McChangerson. They’re voting against the crazy candidate whose political party deserves to lose big. And how does one vote “against” a political party, Mr. Laursen? I don’t see that option on the ballot. Voros McCracken President I’d most like to see waterboarded? Martin Sheen. “Barack Obama, because he most exemplifies Reason and Free Minds (sorry, the country is in no mood for Freer Markets).” Surprised no one has commented on this one yet. Well he has a solid ten point lead in VA at this point so it will probably be Barr, unless the race miraculously tightens to >2% McCain lead. That’s when I vote for Obama. Thankfully that doesn’t seem to be in the cards. I really wish I lived in DC or Utah so I could just vote for whoever. jpok 2004: Bush, to my everlasting shame. I was 19, and stupid. 2008: None of the above. Really wanted to vote Libertarian, but Barr’s an ass. I sympathize with the effort to nominate a more mainstream, well-known candidate, but I think the candidate should come from the left, not the right. As for Barr’s purported conversion, his weaseling on DoMA and the WO(s)D leave much to be desired. I would be much more convinced if we had a liberal candidate who became more free market-friendly over time and split with the Democrats. Not sure if that person exists though. “I would be much more convinced if we had a liberal candidate who became more free market-friendly over time and split with the Democrats. Not sure if that person exists though.” George McGovern. He’s too old, though. You’re a powerful guy, BDB. Kolohe A side digretion that has little to do with the main topic Huh. I always thought that guy [Gates] had a lot on the ball. Gates is the current Secretary of Defense. It seems like he does a decent job. If things were like they were in ’92, it would make sense to keep him on for a while. But the urge to purge (an appropriate one, I might add) will leave very few, if any holdovers from the previous adminstration remaining. Plus, Democrats need to get out of the habit of hiring republicans for Secretary of Defense. To be taken seriously on ‘national security’ issues, the Democrats need to take these issues seriously themselves. And this means not always bunting, but occasionally putting on the hit and run. Plus, from a big picture structural standpoint, it is worthwile to build up a bullpen with both left handed and right handed relievers. If there was an intrade market on such things, if Danzig was less than 50%, I’d buy. They could potentially bring back Perry, but he’s awfully old, and does not quite fit in with the theme of change. I doubt they would could with Nunn either, as it would be too much of a stick in the eye to the base. (would the democrats filllibuster their own guy? that would be something). But if it’s not Danzig, it’s likely to be another AAA guy (or girl) that hasn’t really been in the press all that much. I am amazed at the constant (and justified) bitching and moaning and complaining and righteous indignation that intelligent libertarians hurl at the virtually-the-same two-parties (“Republicrats”)…and you know what? A whole mess of you are going right back to the two-party system, like an abused wife goes back to her douchebag husband. “He’ll be different this time!…I have good reasons for going back there!” For shame. Right, jpok. You wouldn’t want to risk that your vote might push Barr over the top. BarryD I can see the merits of a libertarian engaging in “strategic voting”, e.g. Kerry in 2004. Kerry was without merit, but the bar was set pretty low in 2004, and divided government certainly has its merits. I also think there’s plenty of evidence of BDS among many of the above libertarians. I’ll miss a few things about the Bush administration, such as a policy of looking after our own interests at the UN instead of pretending the UN is benevolent. The same goes for Kyoto, the ICC, etc. Bush has not attempted to silence his critics, and those who think the Bush administration is dirty have very short memories. Obama has already tried to use the courts to silence his critics. This impulse does not bode well for civil liberties under an Obama administration. He favors “redistribution of wealth,” by whatever means necessary, including through SCOTUS. He favors severe restrictions, or bans, on armed self-defense by law-abiding citizens. His major goals include raising taxes, raising government spending, and making health care a Federal program. For those who believe that Obama is an intellectual, so that makes him better, consider Wilson. Wilson had a PhD, and he’d be my vote for waterboarding. An erudite fascist is what? A more effective fascist? Wilson was quite effective — in all the worst ways. McCain’s baby, CFR, is an affront to liberty. McCain is a “national greatness conservative” who worships at the altar of TR. As someone who grew up with Goldwater conservatism, I don’t see McCain as a conservative at all. I can surely see why a libertarian couldn’t vote for McCain. Bob Barr offers a viable protest vote, without having to vote for either Pepsi or Coke. The GOP will still get their needed drubbing, if one votes for Barr. A vote for Barr (or any 3rd Party candidate, or a blank ballot) will still be a vote against the GOP. But how can a libertarian vote FOR Obama? I can find little about him that’s not the polar opposite of what libertarians would want. We’re not talking about a divided government in 2009, either, with a Democrat in the White House. Perhaps this article in the Guardian gets it right: Depending on what Kool-Aid you have been drinking, when it comes to Obama your glass is either half full, half empty or overflowing, or you’ve smashed it lest anybody else imbibes its poison. People come to Obama with extraordinary amounts of baggage and dump it at his door. For the most part their responses to him tell you far more about them than they do about him. http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/jul/21/barackobama.uselections2008 (This article is positive about Obama, by the way.) It’s a bit surprising to see the phenomenon manifested in a magazine called “Reason.” Where are rational reasons for a libertarian Obama vote — not just a vote against McCain or the GOP, but a vote FOR a candidate who is a far-left ideologue and a demagogue, to boot? Have otherwise smart, mature libertarians fallen under his spell, in that they, like so many naive liberal college kids, see what they want to see, in Barack Obama? Same as it ever was, TAO CN – seriously…I used to get beat down (deservedly so!) arguing that libertarians belonged with Republicans. Every time DONDEROOOO comes around, he’s ruthlessly mocked…and yet, we have a bunch of libertarians who finally have a chance to vote for a high-profile third-party candidate (or two! Vote Baldwin for all I care!) and they’re too addicted to the Two Big Parties that they can’t walk away. It’s astounding. The two-party system is flawed of course, but for the love of god if you can’t see a difference between the two parties you just aren’t paying attention. Third-party supporting idealists who were “voting their conscience” might have done this country a whole lot of good by holding their nose in 2000. As I see it, contributing to a lost cause (and thereby helping the candidate who least represents your values) is the least conscientious choice there is. I can see the merits of a libertarian engaging in “strategic voting”, Tactical voting would be to elect or defeat some particular candidate. Strategic voting would be preparing for future elections, primarily through party building. There is no fucking reason on earth for a libertarian to vote for either Obama or McCain in this election. The Democrats are going to control the House and the Senate. The president will either be irrelevant (McCain) or destructive to libertarian ideals (Obama). talk about cutting off your nose to spite your face…how many of them said they have or will vote for a particular candidate solely because they didn’t like “the other guy”? Citizen Nothing – you could make that same case no matter who you vote or didn’t vote for. And I would not strenuously disagree. But since I am going to vote (at least for all races and measures besides president), and Barr does not meet my standard of a believable libertarian, he does not get my vote. But yes, it certainly doesn’t matter either way. I’m not getting into this “Is Barr believable…” whiny bullshit again. It doesn’t matter whether Barr is believable. He’s not going to win. However, the whole point of his candidacy was to raise the profile of the LP. But it’s OK, kids, go back to that abusive husband you call the Two Parties. And then when you get hit again, you have only yourselves to blame. Skipper: McCain. Old navy guy. Gilligan: Obama. Frequently beaten by The Man. Mr. Howell: McCain. Several homes. Old. Mrs. Howell: McCain. Plasters on the makeup like a trollop, you… Ginger: Obama. Hollywood. Mary-Ann: Swing voter. Midwestern, rural, young, low-income. Professor: Obama. Graduate degree. Obama “will be very good for business,” Craig Newmark says? Huh? Maybe he would be good for Newmark’s business (craigslist), but only because on-line ads for cash-payment services and bartering will become more popular… Or does Newmark think that the economy will become so depressed that everyone will be selling off their old crap on craigslist to pay the bills? I’d be interested in hearing what Newmark sees in Obama’s policies that will be “very good for business.” There is no fucking reason on earth for a libertarian to vote for either Obama or McCain in this election. There was a reason I used quotations marks, Mr. Potty Mouth.:-) I suppose I can understand the bitching and complaining about the sheer number of guys in the article who are voting for Obama. I’m voting for Barr, and I’d like other libertarians to vote for Barr. But I do have to say: if the split among the respondents was between McCain and Barr instead of between Obama and Barr, would there be as much bitching? Somehow I don’t think so. A libertarian voting for a Republican is somehow always acceptable, despite the GOP’s atrocious record on libertarian issues. And that’s crap. For all the times that the “choice” was between the Republican and Libertarian candidate, this time the choice is between the Democrat and Libertarian candidate. And that’s the GOP’s fault, and not libertarians’ fault. I agree with you that voting for the candidate running against the candidate or party you don’t like is not exactly the same thing as voting “against” them. But, we weren’t talking about how I vote. I’ve never done the voting “against” thing. I’ve only voted “for” or abstained. Having said that, if I lived in a swing state, I’d be voting for Obama just to help keep McCain, war-loving, ill-tempered, and impulsive, from being elected. BarryD, One ridiculous aspect of public discourse is that it still hangs onto the obviously flawed notion that Republicans are good for business and Democrats are bad for it. Corporations have a religious-like devotion to the party that is absolutely responsible for the loss of trillions of dollars in our markets. Cutting taxes on the rich but nobody else means consumers can’t buy the products of the rich people. Everybody, business included, suffers under Republicans. Ask any business what their numbers looked like during Clinton and what they look like now. If business leaders are still supporting Republicans then they’re only doing it out of blind, religious devotion. Kudos to libertarians who see through the right-wing BS they’ve been throwing you for decades. They don’t care about free markets, they care about using the government to launder money that they funnel to their plutocratic allies. I’m glad for the rare libertarian who sees through the propaganda. Citizen Nothing wrote: Exactly? There is little difference and from a libertarian point of view on stated platform. The worst case scenario future with McCain/Palin is much worse than with Obama/Biden. Best case probably goes that way too. “Unfortunately, Governor Bush is a Pat Robertson Republican who will lose to Al Gore. … The political tactics of division and slander are not our values… They are corrupting influences on religion and politics, and those who practice them in the name of religion or in the name of the Republican Party or in the name of America shame our faith, our party and our country. Neither party should be defined by pandering to the outer reaches of American politics and the agents of intolerance, whether they be Louis Farrakhan or Al Sharpton on the left, or Pat Robertson or Jerry Falwell on the right.” THAT McCain would be worth voting for, not this time. Not to mention that McCain was far more likely to live 4-8 years. I can take an unabashed PROGRESSIVE that has yet to advoacte anything as sweeping as a new ‘new deal’ or ‘great society’. If I was in battleground, that could be enough to sway me. That would be a ‘tactical’ vote i guess, fortunately it’s ‘strategic’ in teh liberal wasteland that is NE IL. Ask any business what their numbers looked like during Clinton and what they look like now. And then ask them about correlation and causation. The Illinois senatorial candidate Larry Stafford is actually not a freak. I heard him debate the Green and Constitution party candidates and he was a strong speaker, articulate, and could convey the libertarian message in a way that was both easy to understand and appealed to those not familiar with libertarianism. He stuck to libertarian principles and seemed to take the moderate position for issues that libertarians internally disagree with (e.g. abortion). If you google something like “miller politics third party debate” you might find it. Uh, with Clinton and a Democratic Congress, the numbers looked pretty bad. During the dot-com bubble, they looked pretty good. Of course, Newt Gingrich invented the Internet, and Bill Clinton made the economy sing. Or maybe politicians don’t do anything productive, and therefore don’t really “help business” except for a few businesses that donate money to them… I didn’t say that Republicans are “good for business” or that Democrats are “bad for business.” What I asked was what Craig Newmark sees in Obama’s proposed policies that would be good for business. I’d love to know (and his interview didn’t shed any light on anything, other than that he comes off as a pretty dim bulb on video). I’d be glad for the rare poster who doesn’t invent a straw man so he can respond with a predetermined talking point. Again, where’s the “reason” here? pistoffnick I find principled non-voting to be the ethical choice. But then I also feel that majoritarian democracy is nothing more than gang rape by a different name. OBTW, I’ll still reserve the right to complain vociferously no matter which rapist wins. On many issues he is the more libertarian candidate of the two with a chance of winning TAO. And of course a vote for Obama punishes the GOP and sends them a message. Any way they lose makes them have to re-examine their message as it was undoubtedly not a winning one. majoritarian democracy is nothing more than gang rape by a different name. Well, in a gang rape, the victim doesn’t usually get to feel involved in the decisionmaking process. Of course, the outcome is the same… When the same correlation comes up enough that you can make the phrase “correlation doesn’t equal causation” a macro on your Word settings, maybe it’s time to step back and think a little bit. Franklin Harris Actually, it depends on whether you’re talking about the two different times he did that bit on radio or the time he did it on TV. It was “I’m thinking; I’m thinking” on television. I am GENUINELY CURIOUS. How is he? Pre-emptively: I didn’t say McCain is. I didn’t say anything about the filthy Democans or Republicrats. I just want to know what proposed policies of Obama’s are libertarian, or “more libertarian” or whatever. I really want to know. I’s votin for that Obama guy. That’s so I don’t got to listen to them NEEEEGROOOOES bitch about racism anymores. TQ: While the Rs are certainly more ‘guilty’ of corporate welfare, both majors have gone to far in that direction. “…should more appropriately be called Corporatism. It is the perfect union of the state and the corporation. The individual does not count.” 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? I could tell that the neocons were mad in 2000 and that their allies were fanatics or thieves. It was blatant in 2004. Those who act shocked (shocked!) and betrayed today were fools then and are likely fools now. [Emphasis added.] Um, I think Brin just called Bailey out. Just when I think this NRO symposium is the most ridiculous thing I have read, now comes this, where self-proclaimed libertarians admit they plan to vote for a liberal Democrat without a single redeeming libetarian quality that every other liberal Democrat in the country doesn’t already have. Too few data points, joe. Two dem presidencies in the last 40 years and I’d say they’re batting .500 in the Harvest Good Under Leader from Donkey Clan metric. This year, the R’s in the House tried to fight the “bailout.” McCain rode in to “save the day” for the poor, helpless corporate welfare recipients. That’s a good reason to vote AGAINST McCain. But I’m still wondering about why a libertarian would vote FOR Obama. Alan Greenspan himself admits that the fault lies with his mistaken belief that markets regulate themselves. This is a man who calls himself a libertarian and who pretty much singlehandedly caused the housing bubble. He admits his worldview–the economic model on which our economy was based during his and Bush’s tenure–is fundamentally flawed. Our economy prospers under Democrats and recedes under Republicans. Doesn’t mean Democrats are perfect, it just sheds some light on the difference between pragmatic governance and ideological governance. “The fault isn’t with libertarianism–it’s with the world.” Marxists said a similar thing when communism failed. Maybe you guys are right and we just haven’t been ideologically pure enough. I challenge you to find anyone not on this web site who wants to give it a shot. egosumabbas: Oh, i’m pushing for Stafford. Got signs already. But … IF Sauerberg starts getting close it may be worth it to get Dickie Durban out of the Senate to balance an Obama prez. My concern with state government is there is borderline media blackout on these races. IF the opposition candidates are worth more than a protest vote i want some of their shwag to distribute. Alan Greenspan himself admits that the fault lies with his mistaken belief that markets regulate themselves I actually listened to what he said. Did you? That’s not what he said. He was talking about the financial markets, specifically WRT the (IMO fraudulent) use of opaque derivatives, not the markets for goods in general. TQ, you may claim pragmatism, but what you just wrote is pure ideology. And when Robin Hood stole from the entrenched aristocracy, there may have been some actual justice involved. Robin Hood stole from the government and gave it back to the people. Obama steals from the people to give to the government. Obama punishes the GOP and sends them a message But what message. I think this goes back kind of to Weigel’s reporting of RP televising immigration commercials. That totally dilutes the protest angle of voting for him, because there are so many similarities between him and the other republicans on immigration. Who knows the message they get might be, “hey we lost this because we didn’t do ENOUGH for the base we will get them next with Palin. Or we didn’t offer the voters enough populism we’ll get them next time with Huckabee” A vote for Barr, for all his faults I think sends a pretty clear message both to the republicans and more importantly, the LP. How about this, Hogan: A complete and utter absence of correlation, bordering on and arguable well into the area of negative correlation, is a pretty damn good argument for the lack of causation. Oh, and I’m particularly annoyed by the “I’m gonna send a message” voters. Let me explain something to you. When you vote, there’s no comment box to provide context. Incredible. Let me explain something to you. When you vote, there’s no comment box to provide context. Incredible. Nonetheless, messages are transmitted, admittedly with a lot of noise, by the vote tallies. Boston’s got it right. Political parties exist to get votes. If the GOP loses and sees Obama win with a solid majority, their response probably won’t be “let’s get another Goldwater!” If the GOP loses and sees Obama win narrowly, and the reason for Obama’s win is that 5% of “conservative” voters went for Barr, then maybe they’ll get some sort of message. A vote for a major candidate is seldom, if ever, recognized as a “protest vote” by anyone who counts. I agree joe, there aren’t causal relationships between the clan of the Big Chief and the quality of the harvest. agree with Boston. if you want the Republican Party to be punished for straying from libertarianism, the only way they’ll know that that’s your concern is by voting for Barr. I would do so, but I have opted to vote for McCain as it antagonizes my Obama enthusiast social circle. 19 months of nonstop campaigning by the two major parties and these two are the best they can come up with. Pssh. Pessimist. Don’t you remember Huckabee, Giuliani or John Edwards? Trust me, things could’ve been worse. Maybe there aren’t enough Libertarians around to elect Barr…and we know it. Plus, Democrats need to get out of the habit of hiring republicans for Secretary of Defense. To be taken seriously on ‘national security’ issues, the Democrats need to take these issues seriously themselves. And this means not always bunting, but occasionally putting on the hit and run. Plus, from a big picture structural standpoint, it is worthwhile to build up a bullpen with both left handed and right handed relievers. Most baseball analogies (and sports analogies in general) are mouth-breathing tarded. This one, however, is pretty damn good; perhaps the best I’ve seen. Obama, Paul, Barr, Kucinich, Cox, Brownback and Gravel; YES. McCain … NO. Oh and Art-POG, too true, too true. Huckleberry and Guili shudder FWIW, I just ran the standard libertarian platform through four of those “choose your candidate” calculators. Each time it spit out Barr or Ron Paul (when Paul was available) and each time it rated McCain above Obama (sometimes by a little, sometimes by a lot), and both far below Barr and Paul. Mighty big grain of salt and all, but I’d still like to see a more rigorous test as to how Obama can be seen as more libertarian than McCain. It’s not that high of a bar to clear, but I don’t see him doing it. Guys, this is really not complicated. Two voters who agree on every single issue can logically support different candidates. Priorities matter. There are reasonable libertarian justifications for supporting either Obama or Mccain. Yes, the conversation was about credit default swaps specifically, but Greenspan does admit that the flaw in his thinking was in assuming that the self-interest of firms would protect shareholders and their equity by itself. He doesn’t go so far as to say the idea is flawed for all or most products, but if it didn’t work here, why should it work elsewhere? The assumption was that officers of the firms themselves, since they obviously knew more about the risks than government regulators, would better manage things. It’s a fundamentally flawed idea because it disregards the inherent conflicts of interest and disregards the entire point of government, which is to respond to the wishes (i.e. the general welfare) of the people, and not shareholders. Entertaining list, except for Pinker who was about as fun as finding out you have a brain tumor. For the record, 1988 Dukakis, 1992 Bush, 1996 Browne 2000 Bush (high at the time) 2004 n/a 2008 Barr Jeez, the one time I pick a winner . . . Most important election: No. Recovery occurs within a year. Pelosi will be happy to settle for some symbolic shit, and a few gold plated signing pens, Obama will be the most cautious president in the nations history. It will be four years of Sunday Afternoons: The Great Tea Time of The Soul. Unfortunately, by 2012, the American people will be eager to invade another country again just to keep them awake. For that last question: FDR The only real surprise is Poole. For his pet cause, McCain would not be a ‘privatiser’ (neither would Obama, but Barr would be). I’m a bit perplexed as to why he pays so much attention to ‘supreme court nominations’ from what I understand of Poole’s background and policy preferences. I also think while Obama is ‘bad’ on trade, it won’t make much of differnce due to other priorities and instituional inertia. (I also believe that those on the left that believe we are about to enter a new ‘golden age’ of unionization are going to find themselves disappointed.) Plus, if you find yourself on the same side of issue as Grover Frickin Norquist, you should reassess. That was not my question. Read anything I’ve posted. Barr would be a protest vote, and no more. Say you’re a pragmatist who figures that there’s no point in voting for a 3rd party, that you should pick the R or the D, whichever is closer to your views. My question, as clearly as I can state it, is this: why is Obama the “more libertarian” candidate? What proposals, policies, beliefs, or anything else, would flag him as the “more libertarian” major candidate? Like Voros McCracken, I’m still waiting for any concrete answer to this question. I am genuinely curious to know what one might be. Vote for Democrats because they still believe in civil liberties. Economic libertarianism is dead anyway as a foundation for public policy, at least for a long, long time. This “not a dime’s worth of difference” crap is such nonsense. If we’d elected Al Gore, how many people’s torture would have been sanctioned? How many phony wars would we be engaged in? How much encroachment upon policy would the theocratic right have had? How many autocratic signing statements would have been composed? Why is this a difficult question? The assumption was that officers of the firms themselves, since they obviously knew more about the risks than government regulators, would better manage things. This was not the assumption. The assumption was that the officers of the firms would be motivated by self-interest to limit the risks to their firms, and more broadly, to the whole industry. You’re right about conflicts of interest, and I do not utterly oppose regulation, particularly when it comes to transparency. Requiring a seller to disclose what he’s selling does not violate libertarian principles, IMO. As I said, I believe the CDO and related derivative markets to have been fraudulent. This is the most serious threat to our economy and our economic system. On this, we agree, I think. However, Greenspan didn’t assume that things would go fine because the CEO’s knew more; he assumed that the various self-interested parties would end up managing their assets in a way that would manage risk. As it turns out, fraud is more profitable, and more fun, than just running a boring old stable investment bank. He underestimated the perversion of self-interest by fraud. That is not about the government expressing the “general will” over that of the shareholders. In this case, regulation would have helped the shareholders most of all, in the long term. Regulation to prevent fraud is different from regulation based on a belief that central planning works better than a market kept honest by a stable, effective legal framework. You must recognize that the two candidates have different policy proposals, right? If you vote based primarily on income taxes, McCain is closer to the libertarian position. If you vote primarily based on foreign policy, Obama is. I recognize that neither one is anywhere near the actual libertarian position, but clearly one can be closer. Like Voros McCracken, I’m still waiting for any concrete answer to this question. I’ve already seen this question answered repeatedly. Perhaps you missed it or the answers were not to your liking. If we’d elected Al Gore, how many people’s torture would have been sanctioned? How many phony wars would we be engaged in? How much encroachment upon policy would the theocratic right have had? How many autocratic signing statements would have been composed? Why is this a difficult question? Some of that depends on whether you believe that Al Gore wouldn’t have continued Clinton’s policies. Al Gore was never President, so it’s hard to say what he would have done. It is fair to guess that, after Clinton’s relatively popular administration, he would have continued similar policies and kept on some of the same personnel. Clinton’s administration was a gross violator of civil liberties. Read critiques from that time. Clinton’s administration engaged in phony wars. Again, look back at what people wrote back then. Gore may not be a right-wing theocrat, but he’s an environmental theocrat. What policies of Bush’s “theocratic” leanings caused the damage that a big carbon tax would? Blinded by BDS, you probably have already stopped reading. But in case you still are, that’s not a defense of Bush — it’s an illustration of why this isn’t such a simple question, just off the top of my head. And here comes TQ to pimp for his “favorite son” half of the Republicrats. f we’d elected Al Gore, how many people’s torture would have been sanctioned? How many phony wars would we be engaged in? How much encroachment upon policy would the theocratic right have had? How many autocratic signing statements would have been composed? 1. I don’t know. Counterfactuals aren’t my game. How many Wacos have there been under Bush? 2. What do you call the Kosovo War? 3. How much encroachment would the theocratic/environmental left have on policy? 4. Where did the USA PATRIOT Act originate? Mike- Is there a libertarian foreign policy position? So, when you vote Obama, you send this message to the GOP: “Had you been more like Obama, you might have garnered my vote”… Why would any libertarian do that? Is that a serious question? Oh god, you’re that “Randian” aren’t you? Yes, there is a libertarian foreign policy position. You don’t share it. Tim Cavanaugh: thank you. It should also be ‘whom’ instead of ‘who’ for Q 1. and ‘which’ instead of ‘what’ in Q 5. 1. Who are you voting for… 2. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2000? Michael Badnarik in 2004. Ralph Nader (IIRC) in 2000. And that should be “whom.” Drew Carey: thank you. Rights, like the right to free speech, to religion, to avoid cruel and unusual punishments etc., are only rights if your worst enemy has them as much as your BFF. “Priorities matter.” The thing is though that ratcheting up the priorities of one issue and ratcheting down the priorities of another is a convenient way to arrive at a predetermined destination. I mean I can get McCain more libertarian than Ron Paul if I screw with the priorities scale enough (Immigration is all that matters). Hell I could probably make a libertarian argument for Pol Pot over Milton Friedman if you let me tinker with the priorities lever enough. lois griffin I do whatever I can live with myself after doing. If you really believe the GOP’s that retarded… Yeah, you could. Priorities still matter, but obviously you have to have perspective. What’s the alternative? Weight every issue equally? That seems like a pretty silly way to decide your vote, but to each his own. Art, if Obama wins in a landslide, you know which Republican looks good for 2012? Hint: He comes from Arkansas. (shudder) Mike, for your edification, most “Randians” share the libertarian foreign policy perspective, at least as it was elucidated by Ayn Rand. Some Objectivists, unfortunately, have gone off the reservation with this war stuff. TAO wrote: Voros, Also, my remark was directed at the sentiment that “No True Libertarian would ever vote for Candidate X!” Obviously libertarians (like every political ideology) make philosophical sacrifices when they vote. I may fundamentally disagree with the sacrifices they make, but I wouldn’t call into question their ideology. Their perspective, maybe. The Angry Optimist \| October 29, 2008, 5:21pm \| # Well covered, I will only add that the Clinton Administration with much show of support from Gore also had signed into law a declaration of intent to overthrow Saddam Hussein. The Washington establishment left and right wanted that war in Iraq, and it is highly unlikely a Gore administration would have rejected a call to feed those animal spirits. Wasn’t Rand a cold warrior? I might be wrong. In any case, retracted. Wow. Two days from Halloween and that’s the scariest thought I’ve had in some time. Ehn…I don’t know if she had a position WRT defense spending (other than to spend what you need to spend), but she was opposed to U.S. involvement in WWI, WWII (pre-Pearl Harbor), Korea, Viet Nam etc. etc. It certainly gave me the creeps. I remember watching a documentary in school on William Jennings Bryan, and thinking something along the lines of, ‘thank God, I didn’t have to listen to his horse shit in real time.’ Well, if you live long enough your curses get answered. texas_libertarian Hey, where the fuck is Kerry Howley? Obama is the most “libertarian” of candidates. Obama will: Legalize gay marriage End federal War on Marijuana End corporate welfare Stop the Republican secret draft plan Restore our civil liberties End student loan debt slavery Whoa!!! Since when is Charles Rangel a Republican? Art-P.O.G., I’m definitely not arguing for McCain but my question is: Given that none of us know the future and any number of unforeseen events could occur in the next four years, isn’t a more broad outlook on potential policies more wise? I’m not arguing that such an outlook favors McCain (although the vote calculators did), but I’ve yet to see a broad based argument for Obama. All I’ve seen are minimalist ones where everything is off the table except Iraq and the Patriot Act. My personal view is that I’ll vote for a Chicago Democrat for president as soon as never (at least not personally, they might still be voting in Chicago for me), but that’s not really the point. I’ll probably pull the lever for Barr (an LP vote is something of merit I guess). I just want to know why an Obama vote by a libertarian is anything more than a figurative obscene gesture directed at Republicans. That’s fine I guess (though literal obscene gestures would be more fun), but do like Cavanaugh and don’t make it out to be more than it is. Freedom – that is a pile of lies. And know your audience: I don’t believe in “student debt slavery”; I see adults having to pay back what they’ve obligated themselves to pay. Legalize gay marriage No. He takes a pass there. End federal War on Marijuana With Biden as Obama’s running mate? Who are you kidding? End corporate welfare You are doing this on purpose with a wink and a nod, right? Stop the Republican secret draft plan He has got a few ideas about ‘volunteerism’ of his own. Though I doubt he is serious on that score. Restore our civil liberties Might be something there, but the Biden pick makes me wonder if he is serious on this score. Pay your damn bills, and stop making it more expensive for the rest of us. I’m under no illusion about the excesses of Democrats, but I’m a realist. We have two options. Either a Democrat or a Republican will get elected. I’m no shill for Democrats but I do believe in evidence. Which party has been better for civil liberties? And no, it wasn’t the entire establishment that was gunning for war in Iraq. It was the cadre of middle east hawks led by our current vice president. The two parties are not in bed with each other; they hate each other. Equating the two is ignoring history and reason in favor of a simplistic throw-your-hands-up cynicism. We won’t get to anyone’s ideal world in four years, libertarian or otherwise. What we can get is a government that believes in evidence and pragmatic policymaking, which is what Obama offers. It’s the best you’re gonna get. TQ – you ARE a shill. The only reason that “one of the two parties” will win is because people like you, every four years, come around like clockwork and talk about how we’ve just “GOTTA vote for the better party this year, man! You can vote on principles next election!” The two parties are not in bed with each other McCain-Feingold. No Child Left Behind. AUMF in Iraq. The Bailout. 1. I’m writing in Ron Paul. He’s a qualified write-in in California, and he’s looking even better now that we are in the midst of the financial collapse he tried to warn us about. The fact that he doesn’t want to be president clinches the deal. 2. I proudly voted for Harry Browne in 2000, and Michael Badnarik in 2004 — and I have the autographed copy of “Good to be King” to prove it. I wish more people had the guts to tell state governments what they can do with their driver’s licenses. 3. The most important election of my lifetime was 1992, because it was the only realistic chance to show the two “major” parties what we really think of them. If only Perot hadn’t dropped out temporarily, or if only people knew then that talking about Republican dirty tricks didn’t mean you were paranoid, it meant you were perceptive. 4. I will miss Condoleeza Rice reminding me continually that some of the smartest people in the world can be the most clueless. 5. I wouldn’t wish waterboarding on anyone, but I would rank Abe Lincoln as the worst president, for launching the deadliest war in our history after seven states peacefully seceded, then convincing people that crushing dissent with military power was somehow protecting government “by the people”. No, I’m not that “Randian” nor any other randian. And how would you know what I share? However, there are several schools of thought, ranging from Heinlein to Chomsky, that have been labeled libertarian foreign policy. So there may be a Mike foreign policy, but I’m not sure there IS a common libertarian foreign policy. I’m a pragmatist. Jefferson found out how well a trade-only, military-isolation policy worked in the early years of the Republic. So I figure that I don’t want to get into a war except that which is necessary to protect national interests (trade, territory, etc.). That’s not uniquely libertarian, by any stretch of the imagination! What’s your foreign policy? If you are arguing simply that Obama is the lesser of two evils of the two parties than yes, I’ve conceded that along time ago. However, my pragmatic reason for voting a Libertarian ticket is to keep that party alive for a hoped for time when it will make a difference, as it needs a certain percentage of support to be able to stay on the ballot for the next election in my state. ahh, another neo-Confederate, in the tank for Ron Paul! How does everyone feel of Europe’s influence on the next president? Is Obama going to try to please them too much, and overextend ourselves(financially)? BTW I understand that there is a lot of room for debate on what a “national interest” is. And I hate the term. However, when Jefferson had to confront the Barbary Pirates, he wasn’t defending our country’s soil. I don’t object to what he did. So one has to use some term to describe what he was defending. There’s no reason it has to be equal and on a few issues on the calculators I wasn’t. But my argument is that given that so much of what is going to happen is unknown, unusually narrow focuses can be a little presumptuous. The key issue could be economics, it could be military adventurism (national greatness or humanitarian flavored). It could even be trade if things swing unusually protectionist. It could be something really off the wall like cloning (say they find a cure for cancer, but have to clone you to do it). I mean what _could_ happen is a pretty large scope. Why shouldn’t a look at the candidate’s positions be similarly large? I’m not saying such an outlook benefits McCain, but I don’t agree with narrow scope outlooks regardless of who it favors. Call the grammar police! Posting while working never ends well. How does everyone feel about Europe’s influence on the next president? Is Obama going to try to please them too much, and overextend ourselves(financially)? You slay me. How does everyone feel of Europe’s influence on the next president? As the son of people who emigrated from Europe, I feel like the entire left side of the political spectrum got its rose-colored ideas about Europe when they went there and had a good time on Spring Break. Is Obama going to try to please them too much, and overextend ourselves(financially)? If the renowned fiscal restraint of the Pelosi/Reid Congress don’t keep him from doing it. More grammar offenses! “…Congress DOESN’T…” Voros, I understand that and respect it. The only reason that “one of the two parties” will win is because people like you, every four years, come around like clockwork and talk about how Eh, too many other people to blame. Non-voters, the MSM, people already “in the tank” for one of the majors, etc. I think she’s off studying at some college in Iowa or something like that. Freedom = shill duh Links to moveon.org Art – fair enough. But the only reason “one of the two parties will win” is because enough people support “one of the two parties”. It does not have to be that way. And what gets my goat is that we have libertarians going through mental and linguistic gymnastics to justify voting for the Republicrats. my pragmatic reason for voting a Libertarian ticket is to keep that party alive for a hoped for time when it will make a difference Makes good sense to me. If you’ve got no reason to vote FOR either major candidate, why not vote AGAINST both, while using your vote FOR something you believe in? THAT’S why I don’t understand the above enthusiasm for Obama. He’ll win or lose with or without one vote. If one is a libertarian and wants to cast a vote against the GOP and McCain, why would one vote for a Democrat who’s a left-wing demagogue when there’s a Libertarian on the ticket? Oh, one more time. Oh as for my record… Libertarian (if available) every time since 1988. Otherwise anti-incumbent. Feminists sold out in the mid ’90s, when many blindly supported Clinton and lashed out at women whom he had sexually harrassed and dared say so. Conservatives sold out in 2004, when they felt they had to talk up George Bush because they wanted him to beat Kerry. Liberals sold out at the same time, for the same reason but the opposite candidate. I remember seeing REM perform at some Democrat rally/concert, with a Michael Stipe in a Kerry t-shirt; he was a Deaniac at heart and you could see it in his grimace. Lately, it’s been disgusting to listen to people like Hugh Hewitt, once a Reaganite for better or worse, shill for the GOP over and over. Fortunately, many other commentators still write or say what they really think, even if it’s critical of their preferred lesser evil. One would hope that, if conservatives and liberals can do it, that libertarians could, though. Last time aroung, Bush and Kerry both sucked. Newsflash: so did Bush and Gore, and so do McCain and Obama. Clinton won because, of three candidates, he was the one who seemed to suck least, so he got a plurality of votes. As many have said, 300 million people and this is the best we can do? Geoff \| October 29, 2008, 5:46pm \| # Right after he was proven to be more corrupt then Stevens. Apparently only republicans are capable of kicking their own out of congress so the dems moved him to the other party. I don’t know if it’s been mentioned, but the Goldwater ‘family’ has endorsed Obama. May explain why McCain might not carry his home state. Uh, given Obama’s attempts to hide a lot of his past (and Michelle’s), and his not-at-all transparent campaign contribution system, among other things, why in the world would one believe this pledge?!? For all his many faults, McCain actually has a record of opposing earmarks, as well as transparency. I’m not campaigning for him here; I’m just wondering why someone would cite transparency as a reason to vote FOR Obama? Pardon the excessive posts, but the Goldwater family does not support Obama. One of his granddaughters does. His son, for one, clearly does not. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/barry-m-goldwater-jr/why-barry-goldwater-could_b_137389.html I remember seeing REM perform at some Democrat rally/concert, with a Michael Stipe in a Kerry t-shirt; he was a Deaniac at heart and you could see it in his grimace. I remember passing by Stipe on a street in Athens Ga around 1990 and being overcome with what smelled like raw sewage. “”What proposals, policies, beliefs, or anything else, would flag him as the “more libertarian” major candidate?”” Easy. Independent assessments of Obama’s tax cut plan shows that under it more people would get more tax relief than under McCain’s. Pretty much everyone on this thread would have to pay less tax under Obama’s plan than under McCain’s. “I’m just wondering why someone would cite transparency as a reason to vote FOR Obama?” The bill he co-sposnored with Coburn might be a place to start. “How much encroachment would the theocratic/environmental left have on policy?” I can tell TAO is on his period today, but I can’t let this goofy shit pass. Yeah, all those thousands of theocratic scientists from around the world and from varying organizations. You know, 95% of the experts in the relevant fields. WOuldn’t want them to have any influence on our environmental policy. That would be “theocratic.” MNG – most of that isn’t tax “relief”; it’s welfare. And frankly speaking, a simultaneous increase in deficit spending AND raising the United States’ already ridiculous corporate tax rates is not appealing to this libertarian, anyway. That’s bullshit TAO. “raising the United States’ already ridiculous corporate tax rates is not appealing to this libertarian” Oh Noes, the poor corporations! 1. Libertarians generally oppose progressive taxation schemes, and massive spending plans. 2. Who sponsored that bill, again, Mr. Nice Guy? Coburn, Carper, Obama and McCain. Since Obama and McCain are running against each other, and both were cosponsors of the bill, why is this a reason to vote for Obama instead of McCain (or vice versa)? The answer to that question might be a place to start. Maybe then I’ll “get it.” Really TAO. You would have to pay less money under Obama’s plan but you would be upset because you’d have the knowledge that corporation taxes went up? I don’t know whether to say “congratulations on being so principled” or “man, you are f*cking nuts.” MNG – no, it is NOT bullshit. Part of the Obama plan includes an expansion of the EITC. Welfare, dude. And you might not have a lot of sympathy for the big “nameless, faceless corporations”, but I do…those corporations are composed of hard-working people who provide a valuable service and are employed. Raising taxes on corporations is reverse trickle-down: the detriments trickle-down to the consumer and the employee. And I’m not talking about scientists when I talk about the “environmental theocrats”; I’m talking about the ridiculous individuals who think that humans and their artifacts are some kind of strange, unnatural aberration that are distorting the Earth’s “natural” climate. That’s a silly response. Uh, most libertarians who can read are aware of the effect of the corporate income tax: companies incorporating outside the US. It’s not about the “poor” anyone, other than the poor US economy. BarryD wrote: Ah, good find Barry. I didn’t catch the follow-up. Still, notice the fact that Jr did NOT endorse McCain (at least in that article). Now CC was speaking for herself and others. “Myself, along with my siblings and a few cousins, will not be supporting the Republican presidential candidates this year.” “Nothing about the Republican ticket offers the hope America needs to regain it’s standing in the world, that’s why we’re going to support Barack Obama. I think that Obama has shown his ability and integrity.” “most of that isn’t tax “relief”; it’s welfare” It’s the “most” part that’s bullshit and you know it. The EITC is involved but it in no way accounts for “most” of the money involved. You would have to pay less money under Obama’s plan but you would be upset because you’d have the knowledge that corporation taxes went up? For one, I’m a deficit hawk, and I doubt that Obama’s plan is going to work without an increase in deficit spending. Two, yes, I care that corporate taxes go up. Most of my friends and family work for the “big bad corporations” and I care if their place of employment is taxed to the point that the corporation has to downsize. Some nuts believe that global warming is a threat that must be addressed and have some related nutty ideas. Gore seems influenced though by the 95% of the scientists who believe the same, sans the nutty ideas… Twisted Nerve picassoIII, why should i care what Goldwater’s granddaughter thinks about anything? I dont believe in reinarnation. MNG – you’re probably right, “most” was a poor choice of words. However, a not-unsubstantial portion of Obama’s so-called tax “cut” is not a “cut” at all…it’s a transfer payment. “For one, I’m a deficit hawk” Good, party of the President who last balanced the budget anyone? “Most of my friends and family work for the “big bad corporations” and I care if their place of employment is taxed to the point that the corporation has to downsize.” Somehow I think most companies will make it…Besides, look how well they did under the tax raising Clinton and how poorly under the tax cutting Bush I will say I’ve thought about and I think you are right when you say that a vote for Barr would in many contexts send more of a libertarian message to the GOP than a vote for Obama would. The EITC is involved but it in no way accounts for “most” of the money involved. It accounts for most of the promised 95% of Americans who get “tax relief.” Given the number of Americans who pay no income tax, and the number who pay very little, and the fact that we already have tax cuts in place (due to sunset), it couldn’t work any other way. I’m still asking why Obama, not why not McCain. And CC can write whatever she wants, but she can’t “speak for others” any more than Barry Jr. can. No clue. And if you’re talking Clinton, that was projected. Although kudos to him for that anyway. And balancing the budget is like balancing your checkbook: it’s a basic life skill. It’s not something that we (should) get erections about. 1. McCain voted for the bailout. So there IS little difference there. While it’s clear Obama is not a fiscal conservative i don’t see McCain ACTING much more like one either. Now libertarians are also socially liberal, who fits that? McCain/Palin is far more of an issue than Obama/Biden too. Oh and of course the supporting casts that are then given power and/or favors post election. 2. McCain DIDN’T sign the oath. Don’t forget, i’m voting and campaigning Barr, BUT i can completely understand almost any libertarian making this Obominable choice. Mr Nice guy, are you advocating voting for the fellow that will reduce your income tax burden? IF so, why dont you want to pay your “fair share”? BUT i can completely understand almost any libertarian making the Obominable choice in a battleground state. Karl Gajdusek This whole list of people’s answers for the most part left me numb with disdain. The number of your respondents who don’t vote because of (fill in your ever-educated snarky reason here) was amazing. Intelligence most be tempered with simple action, making choices, participating next to your fellow man. This whole list (with obvious exceptions) seemed like self-congratulatory drivel from people not human enough to put a quarter-million bucks of Ivy education to good use. -Karl Karl Gajdusek, You need to get that sound out of your vagina. It’s making you cranky. I enjoyed the comment about waterboarding Lyndon Johnson while his children watch. What does it matter if McCain’s campaign statements about how he would manage the budget sound better than Obama’s, when we know that McCain is a war-loving neo-con who is more likely to get us all involved in a war with Iraq that will completely blow the lid off spending? …balancing the budget is like balancing your checkbook: it’s a basic life skill. It’s not something that we (should) get erections about. Should we castrate DC or give em Viagra. I’m so confused. Yes I am. And under Obama’s plan people like me and you will pay less money to the government than we would under McCain. I think that is a “fairer share” btw. “It accounts for most of the promised 95% of Americans who get “tax relief.” Given the number of Americans who pay no income tax” People pay taxes other than income taxes. Those people deserve to get back some too if we want less “government theft” Mike Laursen – I’m not talking about McCain. In the context of the discussion, MNG asked me if it was possible that I would care that corporations are getting a tax hike if it benefits me in the short term. I said yes for two reasons: 1. increased deficit spending and 2. decreased jobs and depressed economy. Mike Laursen – I’m not talking about McCain. My apologies. It’s hard to keep up with some of these enormous comment sections. Obama has come out against the wiretapping stuff Bush does. He’s also offered a much better position on medical marijuana than McCain. He wants to end a war which involves government force to kill people and occupy a nation at great financial cost to our nation. Obama has stood up for people who are the in the most danger of imminent harm at the hands of the government: the accused. And he has done so in ways unthinkable for McCain to have done I mean, there’s a good deal of reasons why a libertarian might like him better than McCain… Mr Nice Guy, I would wholeheartedly agree if the government reduced its spending to the point that all tax payers were taxed at a lower rate. What I dont understand is how asking someone else to shoulder your share of the burden is fair. How do you arrive at that assesment? MNG – for one, I could rattle off a list of things McCain is better about than Obama. Free trade, for one. Uh, FISA Bill. Even if true temporarily, he’s backpedaled on this. And I’m not even convinced he’ll do anything better when in office. And likely expand another one (Afghanistan) and maybe dink around in the Sudan for a while. Balancing the budget should be easy enough for our pols, but the reality is that it is not in our recent history. Therefore I think it is quite important that the last time it was done it was done under a Democratic Presidency. If one values balancing the budget at all then one would be nuts to vote for the GOP presidential candidate, because their party’s Presidents have not done that in a long, long time. TAO-I’m responding to the folks upthread who said “give me one area in which Obama is more libertarian than McCain” But as for your specifics: He voted for the whole package of the re-done FISA bill. He worked to limit the wiretapping, some of what he wanted made it into the bill, some did not. The bill was certainly better than what came before it. “Even if true temporarily, he’s backpedaled on this. And I’m not even convinced he’ll do anything better when in office. ” He eventually settled on a position much better than McCain’s, as Sullum noted here on Reason. And of course if we go on “well I really think he will do X in the future” then of course we can get nowhere in this discussion. For that matter I could say “well I really think McCain when he gets in will be worse on free trade no matter what he states as his position now..” An expansion in Afghanistan that would be much less overall committment than what McCain wants (Iraq and Afghanistan). Nothing I’ve heard from Obama makes me think he has committed anymore to military involvement in Sudan than McCain. I’m not getting the connection between the tax hike on corporations and the budgeet deficet. As deficets are created by spending more than revenue brings in a tax increase which increases revenue will be on the good side of that equation. Unless you are arguing that the net effect of such a raise will be less corporations left to pay the tax because of the negative effects of the raise? “What I dont understand is how asking someone else to shoulder your share of the burden is fair.” Well, I do believe in progressive taxation. As Jesus recognized the widow’s penny is worth more her than the millionaire’s hundred dollar bill is to the millionaire. So I consider fairness in that light. But I think corporations especially can shoulder more while individuals shoulder less. The government does a lot more for these legal entities than it does for real ones. “The only reason that ‘one of the two parties’ will win is because people like you, every four years, come around like clockwork and talk about how” No one person can change the behavior of the aggregate. To end two-party rule you have to fundamentally change our laws and our system. Even though two-party rule has been warned against since before the country existed by its own founding fathers, our system unfortunately promotes it, and has since just after the founding. Since bloody revolution is not an option (I hope), you have to get there incrementally. I don’t think unfortunately that the unfettering of us from the two parties is going to happen anytime soon, but can’t we at least vote for the one party that isn’t trying to turn the country into a banana republic? TQ – the problem is, I don’t know which party that is. You say there are obvious differences, and I’m just not seeing them. No, he didn’t. http://www.salon.com/opinion/greenwald/2008/06/21/obama/ In the past 24 hours, specifically beginning with the moment Barack Obama announced that he now supports the Cheney/Rockefeller/Hoyer House bill, there have magically arisen — in places where one would never have expected to find them — all sorts of claims about why this FISA “compromise” isn’t really so bad after all. People who spent the week railing against Steny Hoyer as an evil, craven enabler of the Bush administration — or who spent the last several months identically railing against Jay Rockefeller — suddenly changed their minds completely when Barack Obama announced that he would do the same thing as they did. What had been a vicious assault on our Constitution, and corrupt complicity to conceal Bush lawbreaking, magically and instantaneously transformed into a perfectly understandable position, even a shrewd and commendable decision, that we should not only accept, but be grateful for as undertaken by Obama for our Own Good. Accompanying those claims are a whole array of factually false statements about the bill, deployed in service of defending Obama’s indefensible — and deeply unprincipled — support for this “compromise.” Numerous individuals stepped forward to assure us that there was only one small bad part of this bill — the part which immunizes lawbreaking telecoms — and since Obama says that he opposes that part, there is no basis for criticizing him for what he did. Besides, even if Obama decided to support an imperfect bill, it’s our duty to refrain from voicing any criticism of him, because the Only Thing That Matters is that Barack Obama be put in the Oval Office, and we must do anything and everything — including remain silent when he embraces a full-scale assault on the Fourth Amendment and the rule of law — because every goal is now subordinate to electing Barack Obama our new Leader. Unless you are arguing that the net effect of such a raise will be less corporations left to pay the tax because of the negative effects of the raise? Well, not necessarily less corporations, but less revenues. Obama’s plan is “roll back the Bush tax cuts and give that exact amount back out”, either to people who pay taxes in lower brackets or people who do not pay income taxes at all. My point is that said raise in taxes is not going to facilitate a commensurate rise in revenues, requiring deficit spending, especially since I’ve seen no indication Obama’s going to cut spending. Mr Nice Guy, I can’t follow you on the Jesus thing, sorry. Deities dont figure in my worldview. If that is the foundation of your fainess assesment, I dont think we will find common ground there. However, I am curious about your concept theologial progressivity. Dopes it apply only to taxation or would it apply to all aspects of ife? Should food be proegressivly priced? What about Labor? How far does this biblical fairness go, and are you suggesting a government based on the gospel? How do I as an “unbeliever ” fit in your Biblical version of government? anarch Hey, at least Palin is nice to look at. Is that exactly Tim Cavanaugh’s rationale? anarch, typing with mittens on I meant “Isn’t” Justen I find it kind of alarming that so many respondents abstain from voting as a habit. I understand the protest concept – that no matter who you vote for you’re getting screwed, I think most people feel that way these days – but one’s vote has a symbolic as well as practical purpose. When you vote for someone, if nothing else, you’re saying “this candidate is the one least unlike my ideal candidate”. Knowing that any given one of them are going to suck, what you’re going to do here is tell the powers that be that you want a little more of some of what this guy has going on. Through a long selective process you can contribute to giving us less and less sucky candidates over time. If you abstain, on the other hand, you are telling the powers that be that you don’t give a rat’s ass. “Screw me however you like, it all hurts and I can’t be bothered to care anymore” translates to “I like getting screwed, more please sir” in the minds of the twisted bastards that apathy has put in office these past decades. rhywun I might vote next week (hell, it might even be Barr) but I’m more looking forward to voting against Bloomberg next year for that stunt he’s pulled. That, and voting for whichever non-Democrat runs in my city council district. These posts have far more effect on me that the — pfft — president. gaoxiaen I’m undecided. Vote Libertarian or write in Ron Paul? Better choices than the last election, when I wrote in my own name. And I’d like to have all former presidents waterboarded. Beezard October.30.2008 at 1:01 am I had a lot of fun reading this, but what’s with all the humorless or downright indignant responses to the (obvious joke) waterboarding question? As if getting uptight about ironic hypothetical questions makes you a more conscientious and caring human being… Rob Kampia’s response was particularly obnoxious. It made me want to give him a wedgie. Or better yet, answer his question. Yes Rob, I think it’s ok to JOKE about just about anything, so long as you don’t actually hurt anybody. And If you’re wondering who I would choose to molest: Well, You, of course. Just kidding Rob. And so was the questionaire. Lighten up, man. I don’t think anyone here actually supports rape or torture, or thinks it’s anything less than god-awful. I just think a warped sense of humor is a better way of dealing with an f’d up world than straight-laced self-righteousness. Jewy Jewerman We’re spoiled in Louisiana as well as in Montana. The only reliable constitutionalist in the world managed to be on the ballot. I’m struck by how many staffers at Reason Magazine manifest no reasoning ability. Reading the whole rundown — from people who I would guess have expensive educations and fancy themselves to be intellectuals — makes me leery of democracy. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded and why? FDR, because handicapped people are so much more fun to watch suffer. I find it incredibly annoying when someone says that corporations should pay more because they get help from the government. Some corporations do. Others don’t, and are simply getting screwed over. In any case, the best way to deal with that is to get rid of whatever special privileges (subsidies, land grants, eminent domain) that the government gives them, not to use to justify more socialism. And, MNG, Biblical references don’t get so much attention here. Just sayin’. I’m not paying attention to Obama’s 95% claim, because it’s bullshit. At some point, he will either a. go back on it by raising taxes on lower tax brackets when revenues inevitably stagnate, and possibly fall, after a few years b. He will engage in more deficit spending, which will continue the federal government’s slide into fiscal insolvency. I base this on the fact that his promises don’t add up. He is promising to balance the budget, introduce a wide array of new programs and domestic spending, is unclear on how much will go to foreign interventions, claims he will give a significant tax break to 95% of the population, and will somehow finance all this by taxing the rich more. Doubtless this might work for a year or two, until the well-known effects of such a steep income tax set in. Then something will have to give. It was no surprise to learn that Obama was the overwhelming choice of journalists writing for Slate. But for Obama to also come in first place for the writers at a LIBERTARIAN magazine? Huh. I was not expecting that. ETJB Well let me see here; (1) I think I voted for George Bush senior in a mock school election way back in 1992. A ballot without only two choices. Clinton as the lessor of the two viable evils in 1996. I supported Dr. John Hagelin 2000 attempt to be the sane (more or less) Reform Party nominee and create an independent/third party coalition by working on electoral reform issues. Have voted for some Libertarians and Greens in local or legislative races, but tend to be frustrated with their inability to work together on electoral reform issues via an interest group. Voted for Kerry in 2004, because Bush & Co were doing serious damage to our Constitution and running an totally inept foreign policy, and the bigoted attacks on gay marriage but thought Kerry ran an incredibly inept campaign and his campaign manager should probably be banished. Will be voting for Obama and Al Fraken with sincere support. Have little respect for Barr or Nader (but they do sometimes say some good things). Still trying to drum up support for electoral reform… Americans need a good 20 years with a dictator – a real good one- at the helm. Too spoilt for choice – that is the All American problem. Each of you thinking ( and really believing) that YOUR opinion counts. Get out and vote for McCain or Obama and stop believing your own PR. To begin with, NONE of you, and that includes BOB BARR ( THE ALTERNATIVE OF CHOICE) can do diddly squat about running a complex country like America . Uou have 2 choices, none of them perfect ( and what HAVE YOU DONE to deserve perfection either in a mate or a leader, may I ask?) but both of them BETTER than anyone on this blog! TO TWISTED NERVE WHO ASKED: How do I as an “unbeliever ” fit in your Biblical version of government? Well the Lord says he makes the rain to fall on the just AND on the unjust – so according to GOD, you will make out just fine- It is not God’s will “that ANY man should die” and that is the purpose of the Parable of the LOST SHEEP> The shepherd looked as conscientiously for that lost ONE sheep as he looked after the 99 that were safely in “the shelter of the fold” SO DON”T WORRY _ YOU TOO WILL BE PROTECTED< FLOURISH and GROW! Virgil Texas 5. Leaving George W. Bush out of consideration, what former U.S. president would you most like to have waterboarded? Calvin Coolidge, for refusing to talk. Aldous Collitano I just happened upon this survey via a link on another site. Very interesting results. Good clear thinking in evidence, I am an independent voter who has some Libertarian leanings, certainly on the social side. On balance, I tended to vote Republican a bit more but Bush has alienated me so much I voted against him in 2004 and will vote for Obama. I respect Libertarians as, for the most part, having an intellectual construct that seems absent in the Republicans of today. elephant_logic I’m surprised at the number of non-voters… I can certainly understand the logic of not wanting to vote for president but there’s way too many local races where my vote actually matters. Gene Berkman I wrote in John Hospers in 1972, and every few years he does something to make me regret it. I voted for MacBride 76, Ronald Reagan in 80, NOTA in 1984, and for the Libertarian candidate in every election since. I backed Ron Paul this year, and will vote for Bob Barr in order to pump up the Libertarian vote total. I find a lot of hilariously contradictory, half-baked concepts here, like “The Bush Admin. has been disastrous” and “elections don’t matter” in the same sentence. Am I the only one who sees the glaring, monumental incoherence in that statement? I am a liberal and a progressive and I think Libertarians represent some of the better elements of conservatism. But so many here seem very cynical and self-righteous, as if they were part of a small minority that knows better than anyone else. Please vote this year and grow up. Once again proves that socialists control the media including Reason. How can the so-called libertarians vote for the 0? I just don’t get it. I am voting Palin because she is nice to look at on TV and she seems to be the most libertarian of them all. Also I hope Palin wins, I want to see some media people drop dead on TV on election night. The MSM coverage has been the worst as far as I can tell. My prediction: Palin – 49% 0 – 48% Gee, is libertarianism supposed to cause so much ennui? Such lassitude leading to a vote for Obama certainly isn’t a strong advertisement for LP membership. The contributors have spent too much time in Foggy Bottom. This year, a vote for Obama is a vote for Pelosi and Reid to run roughshod over America, as well as saying hello to the Second Bill of Rights. Sometimes you have to vote against the bad candidate. I have always been intrigued with a libertarian approach. As soon as libertarians figure out how to accommodate children and a real foreign policy, I would support their take-over of the Republican Party in a heartbeat. Until then, irrelevance will continue to lead to more ennui. Wow! I’ve been thinking that old style liberals were splitting into Libertarians and Leftists but I hadn’t realized how far the split had gone. Of course, with so many of you disdaining to vote at all, I don’t see much of a future for y’all. You sound more like a bunch of liberals who have realized the contradictions in your old ideology and decided to embrace “A plague on both your houses!” Here’s a clue. If a society is only successful if it perpetuates itself, how does your libertarian ideology contribute to a successful society? Or are you all resigned to following Britain, Rome and Greece into the past? nonPaulogist KMW is my new favorite reasonoid. Voting is for suckers. And ditto all who wished Wilson waterboarded. Why does that fat fucktard Penn Jillette think it’s okay to joke about murder (as he does numerous times in his act) but not rape or waterboarding???????????????? Asharak The continued comments about Reason supposedly being in the tank for Obama are pretty funny considering the magazine’s staff combined who support Barr, NOTA and McCain outnumber the Obama supporters. And here’s my voting record: 2000: David McReynolds 2004: David Cobb It’s no more moronic than so-called libertarians like you voting for Palin because you think she’s attractive. jweaver Reading these answers I now know why the LP never will succeed and why there is little movement on embracing freedom. To make the GOP pay you all are going to ensure a socialist take over of government by all three branches. You will burn the village to save it???? AS a libertarian conservative you make me sick. Obama is the most openly Marxist candidate in five generations and you “small government” freedom lovers are there to vote him in? Have you heard spread the wealth around? Civilian National Force? Redistributive change? Wake up and get over yourselves. Thank you for your article, it did clarify just why you are on the fringe – intellectually bankrupt people that will sacrifice ideals to punish the better of the two parties? I am sickened that so many libertarians are thinking of voting for Obama. He is by far the most socialist candidate who has run for president in this country in recent decades. He is the most dangerous to our economy since FDR, even counting Carter and Nixon! I am no big McCain fan, but it disgusts me that any libertarian, despite wanting to punish the Republican party, would cast a ballot for Obama. Consider just a few of Obama’s domestic policy proposals, things he favors and will push through: 1. The Employee Free Choice Act (government mediated wage setting, and no private ballot — allow union intimidation). 2. The Fairness Doctrine (the end of free speech in media). 3. Public Works / Employment programs including “Transition Jobs” and his National Infrastructure Reinvestment Bank. 4. Windfall Profits tax 5. “Fair trade” programs that are just blatant protectionism and will hurt the workers who can no longer sell to us. Actually, why bother listing all these – just check out his website. I defy you to find one libertarian policy on his “economics” page or his “poverty” page. Even his “tax cuts” are mostly welfare credits for non-payers, and come directly from raising taxes on “the rich”, most of whom are actually small business. http://www.barackobama.com/issues/economy/ “The darkest moments in world history have occurred during the confluence of a bad economy and a charismatic leader. Those videos of children singing and marching for Obama are really disconcerting.” One of the best, most succinct explanations of why I will NEVER vote for an anti-Right- of-Self-Defense candidate like Obama… (Or McCain for that matter). There is only one non-negotiable Issue in politics – and that is your Right to Keep and Bear Arms… because without that, NOTHING is negotiable. After that it doesn’t matter who is in charge. Communist or Facist, Left or Right, history doesn’t lie. With no RKBA they are in charge and you kowtow or die. Creepy libertarian basement dw Wait a minute, where’s Kerry Howley? And Katie Hooks? Jeff Perren November.1.2008 at 5:00 pm Bravo to ‘liberty’, one of the very few who apparently understands the issues and is actually connected to the real world. If the list of ‘big names’ on the main article is any indication, the Libertarians are far worse than I remember, when I paid attention to them in the 1980s and 1990s. Clearly, while they may in theory adhere to libertarian principles, their beliefs in action have zero connection to the real world if they could give Barack Obama any assistance, direct or indirect, in gaining the White House. And, yes, there is no question this is the most important Presidential contest in the past ~80 years (post the first FDR campaign). When major media outlets are gleefully declaiming, with Obama, the ‘end of a failed ideology’, to help support him to actually achieve that tips those listed in the article past the point of reasonable difference of opinion. McCain is confused, pragmatic, and commits a great many sins. But his errors and actual evils pale in comparison to what Obama stands for, is, and will be if elected. November.2.2008 at 6:19 am Are you guys brain death? You are voting for Obama because you think McCain isn’t libetarian enough! Obama is a guy whos ideas are straight from Nazi-Germany or Soviet Union. @svf: “I continue to be disheartened by all the NOTA/Stay Home sentiment here and elsewhere. Oh well, let’s just let the statists and socialists decide everything for the rest of us. Woo hoo.” Look, here’s the thing. Obama wins. McCain wins. Here are the things that will not change: 1) We’ll still be at war 2) We’ll still have hundreds of expensive military bases in foreign countries 3) Our liberties will continue to erode 4) The drug war will continue 5) The war on sexuality will continue 6) The government will continue to grow 7) Taxes will continue to increase 8) Economy will continue to be manipulated for the rich 9) constitution will become even less(!) relevant 10) biz in washington will be trading earmarks 11) religion will continue to infect 85% of the population 12) education will continue to be a low priority 13) medical care will continue to be a low priority 14) oil will continue to be the fuel of choice 15) states will continue their slide into federal vassalhood 16) “save the children” will continue to enable the most corrosive and coercive legislation, followed closely by “terrists!” and “global warming!” 17) Our financial system will continue to fly, peter-pan style, by force of imagination, misplaced trust, and out of control printing presses …you understand? If the dems get in (congress AND executive), some left wingery will get funded. If the reps get in, some right wingery will get funded. None of which we can actually afford. Nothing else will change. This game is RIGGED, and it is a depressing measure of your susceptibility to propaganda that you don’t even know it. You wanna vote for Obama to punish the republicans? Go ahead. I bloody well guarantee that you’ll be voting for republicans to punish the dems next time around. The humor here is that all electable candidates are selected by the same machine. That’s why the results are always the same. Hal Milton BAD news for PA and WV from Associated Press: Obama Tells SF Chronicle He Will Bankrupt Coal Industry By P.J. Gladnick November 2, 2008 – 07:26 ET Barack Obama actually flat out told the San Francisco Chronicle (SF Gate) that he was willing to see the coal industry go bankrupt in a January 17, 2008 interview. The result? Nothing. This audio interview vanished. Here is the transcript of Obama’s statement about bankrupting the coal industry: “Let me sort of describe my overall policy. What I’ve said is that we would put a cap and trade system in place that is as aggressive, if not more aggressive, than anybody else’s out there. I was the first to call for a 100% auction on the cap and trade system, which means that every unit of carbon or greenhouse gases emitted would be charged to the polluter. That will create a market in which whatever technologies are out there that are being presented, whatever power plants that are being built, that they would have to meet the rigors of that market and the ratcheted down caps that are being placed, imposed every year. So if somebody wants to build a coal-powered plant, they can; it’s just that it will bankrupt them because they’re going to be charged a huge sum for all that greenhouse gas that’s being emitted. Story Continues Below Ad ? That will also generate billions of dollars that we can invest in solar, wind, biodiesel and other alternative energy approaches. The only thing I’ve said with respect to coal, I haven’t been some coal booster. What I have said is that for us to take coal off the table as a (sic) ideological matter as opposed to saying if technology allows us to use coal in a clean way, we should pursue it. So if somebody wants to build a coal-powered plant, they can. It’s just that it will bankrupt them.” Yeah, it’s pretty disheartening that so many self-proclaimed libertarians could actually consider voting for Obama. Bush and McCain at least mouthed the words of freedom; Obama is telling us outright that our liberties will be taken away. And you idiots are taken in by the fact that he is black. Deny it if you will, but white guilt is going to win this election for a socialist. Maybe it’s time for some thoughts about moving to Australia. stopdrugwar November.4.2008 at 10:27 am Not voting is voting for the status quo. The big government allies don’t construe a non-vote as anything but a thank you for business as usual. Voting your conscious, voting for the candidate who best represents your views helps those views gain traction. It also rewards that candidate for his hard work and sacrifice. It also rewards those who helped the campaign with their time and money. There is no bigger slap in the face for candidates, their supporters and contributors who promote free minds and free markets than to have editors for the premier magazine which shares those views encouraging their readers to NOT vote. Andy Pilny November.4.2008 at 11:18 pm In sum, libertarians will never vote Republican again and would love to water board Woodrow Wilson. I see this as a new future demographic! Dedalus Grover!!! Ha ha! What a dick! 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__label__wiki	0.556761	0.556761	Oct. 24, 2018 Heart & Hand Five to Follow - Spartak Moscow A game that seen Rangers cure our case of travel sickness with a 4-1 victory over a struggling Hamilton side. In all truthfulness, the scoreline flattered us it was a game where we very much failed to live up to our recent high-performance levels, choosing instead to do what is now becoming something of a pattern of dragging ourselves to the level of the opposition, this was a game very similar to the one witnessed at Livingston just a few weeks ago. The manager himself expressed this feeling in his post-match interview, but a win is a win and titles and title races are built from this kind of game. The turning point in my mind was the substitution of Katic, the big man had a howler of a game, so much so you could visibly see his frustration when he was substituted, it was certainly a game to forget and with it went any hope of a starting place on Thursday I feel. It wasn't all negative, we just failed to really get going for long spells in the game, Ryan Kent showed how good a finisher he is taking a well-placed goal in the first half following a terrific through ball by Morelos, the chip was perfectly waited, leaving Hamilton keeper Woods with no chance. We certainly could have no complaints when Hamiltons well-taken equaliser did come, it was indicative of the type of day we were having, failing to close down and not winning our battles across the field. That along with the aforementioned substitution of Katic then sparked the team into life the last 10 minutes were completely unrecognisable from the previous 80, we were playing with urgency and a purpose, hitting early crosses into the box that have served us so well this season. The two penalty decisions were correct, at the game I felt the first one soft, only to see on second viewing that it was a deliberate attempt to stop the ball, the kind we seen be given against Russell Martin last year if you give them against us, you must give them for us. The second was a stonewaller, even on my initial viewing at the match it was clear Morelos was tripped. Up stepped our captain to slot home twice in quick succession before Morelos added a fourth, Alfie now has a hand in 9 of our last 10 goals. How good was it to see Jordan Rossiter in a Rangers starting eleven again. One further side note before moving onto Thursday nights massive Europa league game at Ibrox was the 28th-minute applause for Rangers fan Grant Armitage, the sun even coming out in an otherwise chilly day for the moment. Hamilton player Dougie Imrie stopped while over a set piece to join in and instructed many of his fellow pros to join in, a small gesture but one that should be noted, not all players of opposing sides would be so compassionate. Spartak currently occupies the seventh position in the Russian Premier League, they have two wins in five, however only three defeats in eleven, following a weekend 3-2 home defeat to Arsenal Tula, a result that cost the manager his job. The man who just two season ago led them to the title. I don't pretend to know too much about our opponents, see Alex's show or Adam's tactical breakdown for that kind of thing, what I do know is that Russian sides don't travel well historically and a win would go a very long way in securing our passage into the next phase. Currently, the Russian side sit bottom of Group G with two points from two games a defeat here leaves the Moscow side all but out ahead of our visit in the return fixture. Names you might be familiar with include Roman Eremenko a former Udinese midfielder, and of course who's brother had a spell with Kilmarnock a few years back, along with former Shakhtar and A.C Milan striker Luiz Adriano. Here are my 5 Storylines to follow on Thursday vs Spartak. 1 - ALFIE'S FORM Its fair to say the form of the wee man has been quite staggering off late, having a hand in nearly every single one of our goals, he seems to enjoy the big Euro nights under the lights at Ibrox, so here is hoping it continues on Thursday. Finding himself suspended for Sundays League Cup semi means he will be able to play without fear of burnout, a rest and recovery period is just around the corner. Sunday was another example of just how vital a player he has become for us, I wouldn't say he had his best game in a Rangers jersey (although he was certainly not alone by any means), even so, he had a direct involvement in all of the goals, scoring one himself in the process, who can complain about that?. Thursday night will be a different game altogether that much is clear, for a start the opposition we face will be far superior in every way than what we lined up against on Sunday. Alfie might have to do a more work outside the box than he maybe would like, picking up lose balls or indeed dragging defenders into areas of the part they are just not comfortable in. Chances will be less frequent the higher the level you play at, that's just common knowledge. What he has, and us as a team have shown is outstanding growth on the big stage and if the wee man keeps up his form I fancy us to have another night to remember under the floodlights. 2 - BETTER TEMPO Sunday was played at a walking pace at times, it was far too pedestrian for my or more importantly the managers liking, we were slow to react to things, lost far too many second balls and just never really got going at any sort of tempo until we conceded a goal. That might work Vs Hamilton with all due respect but it won't when we face better sides like the ones who visit Govan on Thursday. The amount of needless and additional touches we took on the ball when one or two were all that was needed was clear for all watching, lack of movement and a huge gaps in the positional sense was something else that caught my eye. We must start like we did against Hearts, get our crosses in early, play to our strengths. The difference it makes when we do this type of thing is night and day. Teams can't cope, ten minutes on Sunday was all you could argue we played and look at the results that brought us. As a side, we are best when working and pressing as a unit, not just chasing down balls like a dog chasing a car, no. What we do well by applying the press is stop the easy ball, make defenders think twice and panic, as Mike Tyson said "everybody has a plan until you punch them in the mouth", it doesn't have to be in the literal sense, we can do that by applying pressure on them, pure and simple. 3 - JACK OR ROSSITER It was great to see Jordan Rossiter back in the starting eleven again, my gut feeling is two games in a short space of time may just prove beyond him at this stage in his recovery. Having a fit Rossiter creates another positive selection dilemma for the gaffer, one maybe a few of us were a tough sceptical of ever seeing due to the players terrible luck with a series of injuries. Ryan Jack or born again Andy Halliday may be more realistic options to partner Heart & Hand's very own Lass Coulibaly in the deeper two midfield places, as I suspect we will see Jon Flanagan come back in at left-back so Haliday could be pushed up if Ryan Jack is not considered match fit enough. Substitutions will be something to keep a close eye on, Gerrard is new and learning on the job, sometimes he has that air of caution over him rather than being proactive. 4 - THE DANGERMAN ZE LUIS Ze Luis might not be the biggest of names in the opposition team, but he is their biggest threat. The Cape Verde frontman who joined in 2015 from Braga is Spartak's top goalscorer with five goals in two games so caution must be applied. Take away what they do best in order to give us our best chance to succeed. Playing either of the wing on the left or more centrally upfront he will look to drift and cut inside. He enters the game in fine form despite Spartak's struggles grabbing his sides two goals in the match with Arsenal Tula at the weekend, to compliment his two goals in two games in this Europa League competition. Keeping him quiet will be our sides toughest task. 5 - EURO RECORD MAKERS? A win or draw for that matter would see Steven Gerrard's side stretch the unbeaten European record to eleven matches, overtaking the great Walter Smiths side in season 92/93, now this team have a long way and some medals to get if they are to be held in the same breath as that team I understand that what I am saying is what an achievement that would be wouldn't it?. I have spoken and so have many other pods about the growth of the team and nowhere is it more evident than on the continental stage. Let's go. Get behind the team, make our voices heard and come away with three points and a place in the record books. PREDICTION - Rangers 2 - 0 Spartak Moscow	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1204
__label__wiki	0.617199	0.617199	The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant (Criterion Collection) DVD The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant (Criterion Collection) In the early 1970s, Rainer Werner Fassbinder (Berlin Alexanderplatz) discovered the American melodramas of Douglas Sirk and was inspired by them to begin working in a new, more intensely emotional register. One of the earliest and best-loved films of thisperiod in his career is The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant, which balances a realistic depiction of tormented romance with staging that remains true to the directors roots in experimental theater. This unforgettable, unforgiving dissection of the imbalanced relationship between a haughty fashion designer (Margit Carstensen) and a beautiful but icy ingenue (Hanna Schygulla)based, in a sly gender reversal, on the writer-directors own desperate obsession with a young actoris a fully Fassbinder affair, featuring exquisitely claustrophobic cinematography by Michael Ballhaus (The Last Temptation of Christ) and full-throttle performances by an all-female cast. Title: The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant (Criterion Collection) Genre: Drama, Foreign-German Starring: Gisela Fackelday, Margit Carstensen, Hanna Schygulla, Irm Hermann, Katrin Schaake, Eva Mattes Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder Gisela Fackelday Margit Carstensen Hanna Schygulla Irm Hermann Katrin Schaake Eva Mattes Gisela Fackeldey	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1205
__label__cc	0.68826	0.31174	Script City - Movie Scripts \|\| TV Scripts \|\| Treatments Welcome to Script City - About Scripts We have titles from Hollywood's golden era all the way up to the most current films and television shows. All scripts are in their original screenplay format for your script writing education and collection. Choose either PDF or Print format. What type of screenplays do you sell? We sell screenplays that have been produced. We do not sell scripts in development. The scripts are all photocopies of the original draft we stock. All screenplays we sell are for educational purposes only. No rights are given or implied. How are the screenplays bound? Every screenplay we sell is bound just like a normal script. They are copied single sided on plain white paper (8.5 x 11), bound with two brads. We use a medium card stock cover on all scripts. What about the quality of each script? Since these scripts are collector items, the quality may vary. Most are in pristine condition but some may have a few minor flaws. The type may break up in areas. There may be some ink spots occasionally. This is rare. We believe you will be happy with the quality of most titles. What drafts do you sell? It varies. We provide the latest draft possible. Since these are collector items it depends on availability. Every screenplay is different. We try to get the closest version to the movie. So sometimes there may be scenes that have changed / or have been deleted from the final movie. If the final draft is not available, we will try to get the third draft, second draft, and so on. What's the difference between a shooting draft and the final draft or third draft or writer's draft, etc? Shooting draft is the screenplay version that is used for and while shooting. After the final draft is written with all changes made final, it becomes a locked script. Scene numbers are then added/deleted to distinguished between changes. All changes are documented. Shooting scripts contain camera angles and directing terms. After a script is bought and before it is locked, the writer may be asked to make many changes. These drafts become 1st, 2nd, 3rd drafts, etc., and sometimes contain major changes in narration and character. A writer's draft is considered the draft that was sold prior to any changes by the buyer or other early drafts by the writer. A writer's draft is not usually marked "writer's draft" but just date stamped. Why do you sell earlier/different drafts that are not exactly as the released movie? Since our customers are mainly writers, it is advantageous for writers to read what the screenwriter originally wrote, what was changed, and figure out why. And to see if it worked better. We often have different drafts for many scripts. Some screenplays you list say Continuity next to the title. What is a Continuity Script? A continuity script is a verbal and visual description from the released movie. It is formatted in two columns: Technical action and dialogue. It is not in original screenplay format and therefore difficult to read. We sell these scripts because with very old titles it is difficult to obtain an originally formatted screenplay and is the only one available. How do I know if the screenplay title you list is from the same movie I'm looking for? Since some movies have the same title of another/older movie, or are a remake, we have the year of the screenplay stamped next to most of these questionable titles. You can research different movies titles at www.imdb.com Can I get the screenplay exactly like the released movie? Sorry, we cannot guarantee that the screenplay is exactly like the movie. Sometimes early drafts are quite different from the released movie. Use these early drafts for screenwriting study purposes. Your best bet for getting closest to the movie is a shooting draft. Unfortunately, shooting drafts contain non-writing direction, scene numbers, and camera angles. What if I can't find the script that I want? If it is a new movie we may not have it yet or we may not get it in stock. Please check our home page for new arrivals and weekly specials. If it is an older script (pre-90s) and it is not in our database we do not carry it and most likely will not carry it in the future. Do you sell TV scripts? We carry a vast selection of TV scripts. You can find television scripts from the 50s to today’s hottest shows Do you have stage plays? At this time we do not carry stage plays. Do you have foreign or multi-language scripts? We have some scripts that were movies produced outside of the U.S.A., but most likely these movies were released in the U.S.A. at some point. All of our scripts are in English. We do not carry non-English scripts. What are storyboards? Storyboards are visual images of the screenplay; something the Director has done for visualizing shots and angles. They are mainly interesting to an aspiring Director.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1219
__label__wiki	0.776529	0.776529	Politics & Current Affairs » Search: * [ clear ] View list Place Discussed: New York Include sample content Media Studies(4) Politics & Current Affairs(4) News story(4) Interview(1) Place Discussed Mayors(2) Athletic coaches(1) Commercial buildings(1) Columbia Broadcasting System(4) Tom Anderson, fl. 2001-2015(2) Katie Spikes, fl. 2009(1) Date Published / Released within these results all of Politics & Current Affairs Title / Album Segment / Track Relevance Title Newest first Oldest first 60 Minutes, Under Ground Zero produced by Tom Anderson, fl. 2001-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2001), 13 mins Dan Rather reports on a once vibrant underground city-within-a-city that is now a 16-acre burial ground. It's a place where the effort to rebuild -- both physically and psychologically -- faces extraordinary challenges. Add/remove item from cite Cite & share Cite Email Playlist Share Embed/Link Date Written / Recorded Tom Anderson, fl. 2001-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System Dan Rather, 1931- Columbia Broadcasting System Topic / Theme Demolition, Commercial buildings, September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001, Trade and Commerce, War and Violence Copyright Message Copyright © 2001 by Columbia Broadcasting System Tom Anderson, fl. 2001-2015, Dan Rather, 1931- 60 Minutes, The Winner produced by Steve Glauber, fl. 1989-2014, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1999), 14 mins Martin Jacobson is coach obsessed with soccer and almost never loses. But according to some rival coaches, Jacobson is able to win so much only because he cheats. 60 Minutes II Correspondent Dan Rather reports from Manhattan. Steve Glauber, fl. 1989-2014, Columbia Broadcasting System Athletic coaches, Soccer, Family and Culture Steve Glauber, fl. 1989-2014, Dan Rather, 1931- 60 Minutes, Rudy (Mayor Rudy Giuliani) produced by Linda Martin, fl. 2003-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Dan Rather, 1931-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2000), 13 mins Over the past seven years, New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has become known as the man who was tough enough to lower the city's crime rate. This reputation will make him a formidable candidate, if - as expected - he runs for the Senate against first lady Hillary Clinton. Dan Rather recently spent time with Giuliani. Linda Martin, fl. 2003-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System Person Discussed Rudy Giuliani, 1944-, Hillary Rodham Clinton, 1947- Mayors, Legislators, Political candidates, Political and Social Movements Rudy Giuliani, 1944-, Dan Rather, 1931-, Hillary Rodham Clinton, 1947-, Linda Martin, fl. 2003-2015 60 Minutes, The Recovery (Mayor Rudolph Giuliani) produced by Tom Anderson, fl. 2001-2015 and Katie Spikes, fl. 2009, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Dan Rather, 1931-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2001), 12 mins CBS News Correspondent Dan Rather reports on how both the city and the mayor are holding up after the attacks of September 11, 2001. News story, Interview Tom Anderson, fl. 2001-2015, Katie Spikes, fl. 2009, Columbia Broadcasting System Rudy Giuliani, 1944- Terrorism, Mayors, September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001, War and Violence Rudy Giuliani, 1944-, Dan Rather, 1931-, Tom Anderson, fl. 2001-2015, Katie Spikes, fl. 2009 Politics & Current AffairsAll of Alexander Street	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1220
__label__cc	0.582545	0.417455	Best colleges and universities in Queen Anne's There is 1 public institution in Queen Anne's. University in Queen Anne's have 151 degree programs. Also Queen Anne's college have 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio. The average annual total cost of attendance at Queen Anne's university is 6,720$. The average percent of Queen Anne's students with financial aid is 14%. The completion of full-time education programs in Queen Anne's is 15%. Average salary after attending the Queen Anne's’s institution is $28,000. Please look all the details below. Find Colleges Near Queen Anne's County that Match Your Needs! Use the Find Colleges Near You button to create a list of colleges sorted by distance from you to the each college in Queen Anne's or all the US. You could manually set up how many miles around you the tool should perform a search - 50 miles is used by default. At the results page you could filter the results by degree, type of school or major. 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__label__wiki	0.692514	0.692514	SubTopic Information technology governance Welcome to a future of more efficient -- and smarter? -- co-workers RPA technology and the road to automation Fundamentals of building the best RPA architecture IT service providers leverage RPA tech RPA shakes up the outsourcing sector How to choose the right RPA tools Emerging RPA use case: Bridging the gap between legacy and cloud apps Could a cognitive RPA system be your next hire? Cognitive RPA advances get robots ready to work The effects of the automation age Gaming tech invades the enterprise AR, VR enterprise use cases do exist CIOs: It's time to start thinking AR apps CDM Smith CIO introduces HoloLens to the enterprise Public cloud poor fit for AR, VR apps? Make way for the enterprise of things Low cost of entry, new use cases for the enterprise Experts underestimate 3D printing's potential CIOs can recast IT with 3D printing 3D printing strategy hinges on use cases 3D printing: A lesson in strategy building How to talk the talk This content is part of the Essential Guide: From blockchain to RPA: A look at cutting-edge tech and the enterprise Businesses look beyond the finance benefits of blockchain innovation Companies from a variety of industries have started exploring how blockchain governance strategies can reduce costs, speed interactions and expand business capabilities. Mary K. Pratt Blockchain, the technology that drives bitcoin, is being trumpeted as the next big thing to shake up business and how the world handles transactions. Fortune 500 companies, industry consortiums and venture-backed startups are exploring how to use blockchain and the enabling cryptography technologies to reduce costs, speed interactions and expand business capabilities. "We're in the early stages of what could be a huge revolution. This could be as fundamental a change in how we work and live as the Internet was," said Ron Hale, chief knowledge officer of ISACA, an international professional association focused on IT governance. A number of enterprises, executives and technologists are banking on that prediction as they explore governance opportunities that expand the technology beyond bitcoin and financial transactions. Among those leading that work is Microsoft, which with ConsenSys is offering Ethereum Blockchain as a Service (EBaaS) on Microsoft Azure to allow enterprise clients and developers a cloud-based blockchain developer environment. Then there's the Linux Foundation's Hyperledger Project, an open source, collaborative effort, with IBM as a premier member, aimed at creating a blockchain for business. Another example is R3, a financial innovation firm formed by a consortium of the world's leading banks to design and deliver the technology to the global financial markets. Bitcoin's blockchain influence Blockchain, which in the most basic terms is a distributed ledger technology, quickly caught the attention of technologists following a paper titled Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System that was posted on the internet in 2008 under the name Satoshi Nakamoto. Interest in the technology grew following the establishment of bitcoin and the ascent of this decentralized currency system. Analysts say bitcoin advanced blockchain by delivering technological breakthroughs, including the ability to ensure against "double spending" virtual currencies. Another significant accomplishment is its peer-to-peer capability, which thus takes intermediaries out of transactions. "It provides security in the sense that you can prove the transaction hasn't changed and can see where it came from, so it's really about taking the middleman out of a transaction," Hale said. "All the money and value in financial transaction that is consumed by middle partners who provide the trust factor now goes away. That takes a great deal of risk out of financial systems." It also cuts down on the time it takes to clear and settle transactions, he said. "It's going to be very disruptive. The people sitting in the middle are going to have to tremendously modify their business and services or disappear," Hale added. Given bitcoin's success, it's not surprising that companies in the financial sector are looking at how they can develop and implement this technology. For instance, R3 and Ripple Labs Inc. use blockchain technologies to enable institutions to transfer money internationally. There's also interest in using blockchain for other transactions such as transferring deeds and stocks or divvying up royalty payments for streaming music, shows and other artistic creations. Big names are already taking advantage of the technology to do that. In March, Overstock.com Inc. announced it would lead the world's public offering using blockchain technology. Industry taking notice of blockchain innovation Analysts, technologists and entrepreneurs see blockchain's potential beyond the finance industry. Individuals can put personal information on the blockchain so they can access, control and selectively share their driver's license information or voting registration data. Companies in this space include ShoCard, which offers a digital identity card on the blockchain, and Proof of Existent, which according to its website provides users the opportunity to "select a document and have it certified in the bitcoin blockchain." Others point to blockchain's potential to transform how healthcare records are governed by allowing each patient to control his or her own records that can then be shared in whole or part with any care provider on demand. "That's a powerful idea that could revolutionize the way we manage medical services," said Jon Watts, managing director and global lead of innovation for Deloitte Advisory's Financial Services Business. Companies are also excited about blockchain's potential to govern complex supply chain systems, Watt said. "Blockchain could simplify how to monitor along that supply chain at a granular level, so you can create records and a permanent immutable record," he said, explaining that companies could use this to better and more easily identify the source of a problem along the supply chain. "Blockchain gives you the ability to go back and look at who did what, and that takes out risk." Not all, however, see blockchain innovation as revolutionary. Constellation Research analyst Steve Wilson notes that the technology is certainly significant, but he strongly cautions against the hype. He cited UNICEF's interest in blockchain technology in its mission to fight persistent extreme poverty and related issues that face children around the world. "I think it's outrageous to put that much stock in any technology," he said. He also questioned the idea that blockchain creates trust; he clarifies the technology's ability by saying that although it verifies the transaction, it cannot look into the transaction to say whether someone truly owns what they claim to own just because they put it on the blockchain. Still, risk management concerns have been dwarfed by blockchain's business potentials and in particular by its transformational promise to draw billions of disenfranchised people into the digital economy. That alone, some suggest, is a historic achievement. "It doesn't need to disrupt every business to be successful," Watts said. "It's about expanding the digital economy." Learn more about how blockchain innovation is making its way into the corporate world, including how the industry is trying to determine the most beneficial blockchain use cases and how blockchain tech could be the key to securing the Internet of Things. 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__label__cc	0.622237	0.377763	SCC Account Sign up Speed of Play Tips Good Curling Guide 8-Ender Club Ice Maintenance - Controlled Melt - Why do we do it ? ADVICE FOR CLEAN ICE SCC Help / FAQ New! Youth Registrations Rock Replacement Whether you’re a novice, beginner, a seasoned veteran or something in between, we have a curling league that's just right for you! We have women's, men's, and mixed leagues - some social and some more on the competitive side. We also have instructional leagues for all ages - 6 to 96! Whatever leagues you choose, we will guarantee that you'll have a lot of fun! Listed below are all the leagues that the Simcoe Curling Club has available. By acquiring a Full Membership to the SCC, you have the privilege of joining as many leagues as you wish. If you have questions about the club, the leagues, fees or anything else, please contact SCC Membership Services [email protected] or (226) 440-CURL Daily - Senior Men This is a FUN drop-in league open to senior men curlers of all experience levels: from beginner to expert. Games are played using the "Tumbleweed" approach. In this way all players get experience playing all positions. Games are daily, Monday to Friday, starting at 8:30 am League Administrators: David McBride 519-443-5532 or cell 519-427-6810 Monday - Open Competitive This is a fun, yet competitive, "choose your own" team entry league. Teams are typically declared prior to the start of the curling season. Teams are grouped into divisions and play a round robin within their division. Based on their win/loss record, teams are regrouped within the league every five weeks. Teams move up or down the league ladder according to their success. Round winners qualify for playoffs at seasons end in the division they qualify in. Playoffs determine the Simcoe Curling Club Open Competitive Club Champion from group A as well as division championships for groups B, C and D. Games are traditionally Monday nights and depending on the number of teams, may spill over to a second evening throughout the week. Game times TBD, depending on number of teams. The league administrator will assist interested new/experienced curlers with facilitating a placement on a team or at least on the spare list. League Administrator: Jake Ireland [email protected] Monday - Day Ladies This is a FUN ladies league open to curlers of all experience levels: from beginner to expert. Sign up as an individual for each of three draws. Teams are formed by the Draw Committee for each of the three draws. This is a great opportunity to socialize with the many curlers of the Day Ladies League. Members of the Day Ladies league are eligible to play both Monday and Thursdays Games are on Mondays and Thursdays, times TBD. Please note: You must register as a SCC member by the club's registration night to be eligible for inclusion as a regular team member in the first draw for this league. Late registrants may be put on the spare list. TuesDAY - Open This is a fun, yet competitive "choose your own" team entry league. Teams can be all women or men or a combination of both and position of play for the players on a team is decided by the team. Teams are traditionally declared prior to the start of the curling season. Teams are divided into two groups "A" and "B". Groups rotate their game times from one week to the week. Example: Group A is early one week and late the next, same for Group B. Team standings are based on points earned for every win or loss. Games are Tuesdays during the day, times TBD, depending on number of teams. League Administrator: Rheal Dorie 519-583-3284. Tuesday - Evening Ladies This is a FUN ladies league open to curlers of all experience levels: from beginner to expert. Sign up as an individual for each of three draws. Teams are formed by the Draw Committee for each of the three draws, rotating members and balancing the skill level across the teams. There are no playoffs, but cumulative scoring determines final standings. Games are Tuesday evenings, times TBD, depending on number of teams. League Administrator: Trish Misner [email protected] Wednesday - Afternoon Mixed This is a social drop-in and curl offering. This is not a league with 'standings' but rather an opportunity to play as your time allows. Tumbleweed format whereby each player plays two ends at each position. Couples and individuals welcome. Available to all members as part of their membership and on a pay as you play basis at $30/game for Social and non members Games are Wednesday afternoons, time TBD League Administrator: Jim Vynckier, Jim Peters Wednesday - Evening Mixed Competitive This is a fun, yet competitive, "choose your own" mixed team entry league. Each team must be composed of two (2) male and two (2) female players. Men and women play alternate positions. Teams are typically declared prior to the start of the curling season. League format is a flight league. "A" flight (Club Championship) and other flight(s) dependent on overall team numbers. Teams are seeded at start of the year based on previous season final rankings and other criteria. New and/or changed teams are seeded by the league administrator. Play is round robin within your flight. Teams are re-ranked at the end of each round based on game record. Final team ranking determines playoff position. Round winners qualify for playoffs at seasons end in the division they qualify in. Playoffs determine the Simcoe Curling Club Open Competitive Club Champion from group A as well as division championships for the other groups. Game are traditionally Wednesday nights, times TBD, depending on the number of teams. League Administrator - Craig Thompson [email protected] Thursday - Day Ladies This is a great opportunity to socialize with the many curlers of the Day Ladies League. Thursday - Evening Men This is a social men's league open to curlers of all experience levels: from beginner to expert. 'Sign up' as an individual for each of three draws. Teams are formed by the Draw Committee for each of the three draws, rotating members and balancing the skill level across the teams. Champions and Consolation winners are declared for each draw. Game times are traditionally Thursday evenings, times TBD, depending on number of teams. Contact: Mark Jeffrey [email protected] Friday - Social Mixed A FUN mixed league, with teams made up by a draw committee for each of the three draws. Couples and singles are welcome. New curlers or those with limited experience will be put on teams with more experienced club members to give them an opportunity to learn the game and improve their skills. There are no playoffs, but cumulative scoring over the six games will determine 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes in each draw. Games are 6 ends, traditionally Friday evenings, times TBD, depending on number of teams. League Administrators: Mary Burnie, Betteanne Cadman, David Ferris Sundays - Mixed Doubles Welcome to the second season of the Mixed Doubles League at Simcoe Curling Club! This relatively new league welcomes both competitive and recreational level players, as all are encouraged to join this fun evolution of curling. Mixed Doubles teams are comprised of one male and one female player. Games will be 6 ends, played on Sunday evenings, times TBD. At the time of registration, you are encouraged to sign up with a teammate. Preference of registration spots will be given to mixed doubles teams, but open doubles may be accepted to fill out the draws. Teams will first be seeded according to the previous year's standings and placed into divisions. New teams will then be seeded accordingly. The league will follow a similar competitive format as the Monday and Wednesday leagues where teams will be reseeded into divisions at the end of each draw. Playoffs will be held at the end of the season for top teams in each division. The league administrators will assist any interested new/experienced curlers that sign up as individuals in finding a teammate or help sign up as a spare. Please contact us via email after registration if you are looking for a teammate! ([email protected]) We look forward to another great season! But don't just take our word for it. Here's what players from last year had to say playing Mixed Doubles: "Don't knock it until you rock it! Haha... The gameplay is little more structured but fast. The different ways to play make it a challenge but it seems very rewarding." "This is the perfect opportunity to practice draws and to be able to learn to read the ice yourself. Communication is required so this can also improve your gameplay." "It's a must try, people are afraid because they may not be seasoned in curling or know how to skip but it helps your curling skills improve so much and it's fun. Everyone is great sports and is friendly!" "Fast and fun take on the original game. Great for couples, beginners, and those looking for a new challenge in the game of curling." "Improves your game, builds confidence in your decision making and you learn what your strengths are and what skills you need to work on." League Administrators: Angie Lane & Andy Elkin [email protected] NOTE: for Bantam and Little Rockers, please sign up through Event Registrations Ages as of December 31st Little Rockers --- up to 9 years old. Bantam --- ages 10 to 16 years old. Age as of December 31st Juniors --- 17 to 19 years old - receive a full club membership This program is designed for instruction and fun play time for the younger curlers of our community, where they will learn both the skills and the etiquette of the game from our experienced club members. Date and time TDB League Administrator: Kayla Bower-Husul [email protected] Sundays - Learn to Curl The LEARN TO CURL PROGRAM is a 7 week structured program designed by the Canadian Curling Association. There will be 8 to 10 Certified Club Coaches to teach you all the things you need to know about curling. League Administrator: Doug Gedye at (289) 684-5625. Sundays - Adult Instructional The ADULT INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE is for players/club members with 3 or less years of curling experience. Certified Club Coaches (from 2 to 4 total) will be on the ice offering additional instruction. 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__label__wiki	0.556883	0.556883	Sky Dancing a place to discuss real issues about Sky Dancers Saturday Reads: America’s Greatest Mystery Posted: November 9, 2013 \| Author: bostonboomer \| Filed under: Central Intelligence Agency, Crime, FBI, morning reads, Psychopaths in charge, Surreality, The Media SUCKS, the villagers, U.S. Military, U.S. Politics, We are so F'd \| Tags: 1963, Adam Gopnik, Bay of Pigs, Bobby Kennedy, Cuban Missile Crisis, Fidel Castro, Iran-Contra, J. Edgar Hoover, JFK assassination, John F. Kennedy, John Kerry, Josh Ozersky, Lee Harvey Oswald, Lyndon B. Johnson, Nikita Krushchev, November 22, organized crime, Richard Nixon, the Mafia, Vincent Bugliosi, Warren Commission, Watergate \| 31 Comments Good Morning!! In less than two weeks, our nation will mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. I’ve spent quite a bit of time recently reading books and articles about the assassination and it’s aftermath. I have wanted to write a post about it, but I just haven’t been able to do it. For me, the JFK assassination is still a very painful issue–in fact, it has become more and more painful for me over the years as I’ve grown older and wiser and more knowledgeable about politics and history. Anyway, I thought I’d take a shot at writing about it this morning. I may have more to say, as we approach the anniversary. I’m going to focus on the role of the media in defending the conclusions of the Warren Commission. I think most people who have read my posts in the past probably know that I think the JFK assassination was a coup, and that we haven’t really had more than a very limited form of democracy in this country since that day. We probably will never know who the men were who shot at Kennedy in Dallas in 1963, but anyone who has watched the Zapruder film with anything resembling an open mind, has to know that there was more than one shooter; because Kennedy was shot from both the front and back. The reasons Kennedy died are varied and complex. He had angered a number of powerful groups inside as well as outside the government. – Powerful members of the mafia had relationships with JFK’s father Joseph Kennedy, and at his behest had helped carry Illinois–and perhaps West Virginia–for his son. These mafia chiefs expected payback, but instead, they got Bobby Kennedy as Attorney General on a crusade to destroy organized crime. In the 1960s both the CIA and FBI had used the mafia to carry out operations. – FBI boss J. Edgar Hoover hated Bobby Kennedy for “interfering” with the FBI by ordering Hoover to hire more minorities and generally undercutting Hoover’s absolute control of the organization. – Elements within the CIA hated Kennedy for his refusal to provide air support for the Bay of Pigs invasion (which had been planned by Vice President Nixon well before the 1960 election), and for firing CIA head Allen Dulles. – Texas oil men like H.L. Hunt and Clint Murchison hated Kennedy for pushing for repeal of the oil depletion allowance. – The military hated Kennedy because of the Bay of Pigs, his decision to defuse the Cuban Missile Crisis by pulling U.S. missiles out of Turkey in return for removal of the missiles from Cuba instead of responding with a nuclear attack, his efforts to reach out to both the Nikita Krushchev of the Soviet Union and Fidel Castro of Cuba, his firing of General Edward Walker, and his decision to pull the military “advisers” out of Vietnam. – Vice President Lyndon Johnson hated both Kennedys, and he knew he was on the verge of being dropped from the presidential ticket in 1964. In addition, scandals involving his corrupt financial dealings were coming to a head, and the Kennedys were pushing the stories about Johnson cronies Bobby Baker and Billy Sol Estes in the media. What I know for sure is that after what happened to Kennedy (and to Martin Luther King and Bobby Kennedy), there is no way any president would dare to really challenge the military and intelligence infrastructure within the government. Richard Nixon found that out when a number of the same people who were involved in the Kennedy assassination helped to bring him down. To long-term government bureaucracies, the POTUS is just passing through the government that they essentially control. Any POTUS who crosses them too often is asking for trouble. People who think President Obama should simply force the CIA, NSA, FBI and the military to respect the rights of American citizens should think about that for a minute. Can we as a nation survive the assassination of another president? Did you like this post? Please share it with your friends: Remember When We Had Democratic Presidents? Posted: April 11, 2013 \| Author: bostonboomer \| Filed under: Barack Obama, morning reads, Republican politics, U.S. Economy, U.S. Politics \| Tags: Chained CPI, destruction of the Democratic Party, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Great Society, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Medicare cuts, New Deal, New Frontier, Obama's Grand Betrayal, Social Security cuts \| 40 Comments Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act of 1935 Oh yes, “those were the days, my friend, we thought they’d never end…” Roosevelt’s New Deal was before my time, but I heard about those days from my parents. The New Deal was a series of economic programs enacted in the United States between 1933 and 1936. They involved presidential executive orders or laws passed by Congress during the first term of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The programs were in response to the Great Depression, and focused on what historians call the “3 Rs”: Relief, Recovery, and Reform. That is, Relief for the unemployed and poor; Recovery of the economy to normal levels; and Reform of the financial system to prevent a repeat depression. The New Deal produced a political realignment, making the Democratic Party the majority (as well as the party that held the White House for seven out of nine Presidential terms from 1933 to 1969), with its base in liberal ideas, the white South, traditional Democrats, big city machines, and the newly empowered labor unions and ethnic minorities. The Republicans were split, with conservatives opposing the entire New Deal as an enemy of business and growth, and liberals accepting some of it and promising to make it more efficient. The realignment crystallized into the New Deal Coalition that dominated most presidential elections into the 1960s, while the opposition Conservative Coalition largely controlled Congress from 1937 to 1963. By 1936 the term “liberal” typically was used for supporters of the New Deal, and “conservative” for its opponents. From 1934 to 1938, Roosevelt was assisted in his endeavours by a “pro-spender” majority in Congress (drawn from two-party, competitive, non-machine, Progressive, and Left party districts). As noted by Alexander Hicks, “Roosevelt, backed by rare, non-Southern Democrat majorities — 270 non-Southern Democrat representatives and 71 non-Southern Democrat senators — spelled Second New Deal reform.” Many historians distinguish between a “First New Deal” (1933–34) and a “Second New Deal” (1935–38), with the second one more liberal and more controversial. The “First New Deal” (1933–34) dealt with diverse groups, from banking and railroads to industry and farming, all of which demanded help for economic survival. The Federal Emergency Relief Administration, for instance, provided $500 million for relief operations by states and cities, while the short-lived CWA (Civil Works Administration) gave localities money to operate make-work projects in 1933-34. The “Second New Deal” in 1935–38 included the Wagner Act to promote labor unions, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) relief program (which made the federal government by far the largest single employer in the nation), the Social Security Act, and new programs to aid tenant farmers and migrant workers. The final major items of New Deal legislation were the creation of the United States Housing Authority and Farm Security Administration, both in 1937, and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which set maximum hours and minimum wages for most categories of workers. John F. Kennedy signs the Equal Pay Act of 1963 I do clearly Recall John F. Kennedy’s The New Frontier. There’s a popular myth that JFK didn’t accomplish that much legislatively before his death in 1963, but that’s what it is–a myth. The term New Frontier was used by liberal Democratic presidential candidate John F. Kennedy in his acceptance speech in the 1960 United States presidential election to the Democratic National Convention at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum as the Democratic slogan to inspire America to support him. The phrase developed into a label for his administration’s domestic and foreign programs. [W]e stand today on the edge of a New Frontier -— the frontier of 1960s, the frontier of unknown opportunities and perils, the frontier of unfilled hopes and unfilled dreams. … Beyond that frontier are uncharted areas of science and space, unsolved problems of peace and war, unconquered problems of ignorance and prejudice, unanswered questions of poverty and surplus. In the words of Robert D. Marcus: “Kennedy entered office with ambitions to eradicate poverty and to raise America’s eyes to the stars through the space program”. Amongst the legislation passed by Congress during the Kennedy Administration, unemployment benefits were expanded, aid was provided to cities to improve housing and transportation, funds were allocated to continue the construction of a national highway system started under Eisenhower, a water pollution control act was passed to protect the country’s rivers and streams, and an agricultural act to raise farmers’ incomes was made law. A significant amount of anti-poverty legislation was passed by Congress, including increases in social security benefits and in the minimum wage, several housing bills, and aid to economically distressed areas. A few antirecession public works packages, together with a number of measures designed to assist farmers, were introduced. Major expansions and improvements were made in Social Security (including retirement at 62 for men), hospital construction, library services, family farm assistance and reclamation. Food stamps for low-income Americans were reintroduced, food distribution to the poor was increased, and there was an expansion in school milk and school lunch distribution. The most comprehensive farm legislation since 1938 was carried out, with expansions in rural electrification, soil conservation, crop insurance, farm credit, and marketing orders. In September 1961, the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency was established as the focal point in government for the “planning, negotiation, and execution of international disarmament and arms control agreements.” Altogether, the New Frontier witnessed the passage of a broad range of important social and economic reforms. According to Theodore White, under John F. Kennedy, more new legislation was actually approved and passed into law than at any other time since the Thirties. When Congress recessed in the latter part of 1961, 33 out of 53 bills that Kennedy had submitted to Congress were enacted. A year later, 40 out of 54 bills that the Kennedy Administration had proposed were passed by Congress, and in 1963 35 out of 58 “must” bills were enacted. As noted by Larry O’Brien, “A myth had arisen that he (Kennedy) was uninterested in Congress, or that he “failed” with Congress. The facts, I believe, are otherwise. Kennedy’s legislative record in 1961–63 was the best of any President since Roosevelt’s first term”. Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Medicare Act of 1964, with Harry Truman by his side LBJ’s presidency was marred by his escalation of the war in Vietnam, but the domestic legislative accomplishments of his “Great Society” were stunning. The aftershock of Kennedy’s assassination provided a climate for Johnson to complete the unfinished work of JFK’s New Frontier. He had eleven months before the election of 1964 to prove to American voters that he deserved a chance to be President in his own right. Two very important pieces of legislation were passed. First, the Civil Rights Bill that JFK promised to sign was passed into law. The Civil Rights Act banned discrimination based on race and gender in employment and ending segregation in all public facilities. Johnson also signed the omnibus ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 1964. The law created the Office of Economic Opportunity aimed at attacking the roots of American poverty. A Job Corps was established to provide valuable vocational training. Head Start, a preschool program designed to help disadvantaged students arrive at kindergarten ready to learn was put into place. The VOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE TO AMERICA (VISTA) was set up as a domestic Peace Corps. Schools in impoverished American regions would now receive volunteer teaching attention. Federal funds were sent to struggling communities to attack unemployment and illiteracy. As he campaigned in 1964, Johnson declared a “war on poverty.” He challenged Americans to build a “Great Society” that eliminated the troubles of the poor. Johnson won a decisive victory over his archconservative Republican opponent Barry Goldwater of Arizona. – American liberalism was at high tide under President Johnson. – The Wilderness Protection Act saved 9.1 million acres of forestland from industrial development. – The Elementary and Secondary Education Act provided major funding for American public schools. – The Voting Rights Act banned literacy tests and other discriminatory methods of denying suffrage to African Americans. – Medicare was created to offset the costs of health care for the nation’s elderly. – The National Endowment for the Arts and Humanities used public money to fund artists and galleries. – The Immigration Act ended discriminatory quotas based on ethnic origin. – An Omnibus Housing Act provided funds to construct low-income housing. – Congress tightened pollution controls with stronger Air and Water Quality Acts. – Standards were raised for safety in consumer products. I’m in tears right now after reading again about the accomplishments of these three great Democratic presidents. I’m in mourning today for my party and my country. For the first time, a supposedly Democratic president has proposed not only Social Security benefit cuts but also massive cuts to Medicare that will force seniors to pay higher deductibles and discourage them from buying medigap plans to cover co-pays. I’ve known this was coming since 2007 when I read Obama’s book, The Audacity of Austerity Hope. He couldn’t have made it any clearer in the chapter on the domestic economy that he was an enthusiastic supporter of privatization and/or cuts in social programs. But although I’ve expected this for years, the reality of it has still hit me very hard. I feel both heartbroken and ashamed of President Obama. I’ll post something else later on; but for now, please use this as a morning open thread and post your recommended links freely in the comments. This is a sad day, but I believe Obama’s gambit will be a dismal failure. IMO he already looks foolish and ineffectual as the Republicans make hay by accusing him of trying to balance the budget on the backs of seniors. We need to understand that it is fruitless to expect him Obama stand up to the Republicans, the corporate media, or the bankers. We are on our own. I admit, I had begun to believe that Obama had grown in office–that he had begun to realize that standing up for liberal values would serve him in good stead. But his addiction to “bipartisanship” and his fantasy of a “grand bargain” won out in the end. I still believe Romney would have been far worse, but let’s face it we still got a Republican president in 2008 and 2012. We need to fight tooth and nail to keep him from destroying the proud legacies of FDR, JFK, and LBJ. Sooooo…. What’s on your mind today? Early Morning Open Thread: The Voting Rights Act Posted: February 28, 2013 \| Author: bostonboomer \| Filed under: morning reads, U.S. Politics \| Tags: Civil Rights, George Wallace, Lyndon B. Johnson, Selma Alabama, Voting Rights Act \| 18 Comments President Lyndon Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act, 1965 Lyndon Johnson: Voting Rights Act Address Delivered March 15, 1965, Washington, D.C. I speak tonight for the dignity of man and the destiny of democracy. I urge every member of both parties—Americans of all religions and of all colors—from every section of this country—to join me in that cause. At times history and fate meet at a single time in a single place to shape a turning point in man’s unending search for freedom. So it was at Lexington and Concord. So it was a century ago at Appomattox. So it was last week in Selma, Alabama. There is no Negro problem. There is no southern problem. There is no northern problem. There is only an American problem. And we are met here tonight as Americans—not as Democrats or Republicans—we are met here as Americans to solve that problem. This was the first nation in the history of the world to be founded with a purpose. The great phrases of that purpose still sound in every American heart, north and south: “All men are created equal” — “Government by consent of the governed” — “Give me liberty or give me death.”… Those words are a promise to every citizen that he shall share in the dignity of man. This dignity cannot be found in man’s possessions. It cannot be found in his power or in his position. It really rests on his right to be treated as a man equal in opportunity to all others. It says that he shall share in freedom, he shall choose his leaders, educate his children, provide for his family according to his ability and his merits as a human being…. Many of the issues of civil rights are very complex and most difficult. But about this there can and should be no argument. Every American citizen must have an equal right to vote. There is no reason which can excuse the denial of that right. There is no duty which weighs more heavily on us than the duty we have to ensure that right. Yet the harsh fact is that in many places in this country men and women are kept from voting simply because they are Negroes…. Experience has clearly shown that the existing process of law cannot overcome systematic and ingenious discrimination. No law that we now have on the books—and I have helped to put three of them there—can ensure the right to vote when local officials are determined to deny it. In such a case our duty must be clear to all of us. The Constitution says that no person shall be kept from voting because of his race or his color. We have all sworn an oath before God to support and to defend that Constitution. We must now act in obedience to that oath. Wednesday I will send to Congress a law designed to eliminate illegal barriers to the right to vote…. To those who seek to avoid action by their National Government in their home communities—who want to and who seek to maintain purely local control over elections—the answer is simple. Open your polling places to all your people. Allow men and women to register and vote whatever the color of their skin. Extend the rights of citizenship to every citizen of this land. There is no constitutional issue here. The command of the Constitution is plain. There is no moral issue. It is wrong—deadly wrong—to deny any of your fellow Americans the right to vote in this country. There is no issue of States rights or National rights. There is only the struggle for human rights. I have not the slightest doubt what will be your answer…. But even if we pass this bill, the battle will not be over. What happened in Selma is part of a far larger movement which reaches into every section and State of America. It is the effort of American Negroes to secure for themselves the full blessings of American life. Their cause must be our cause too, because it is not just Negroes but really it is all of us, who must overcome the crippling legacy of bigotry and injustice. And we shall overcome…. This great, rich, restless country can offer opportunity and education and hope to all—all black and white, all North and South, sharecropper and city dweller. These are the enemies—poverty, ignorance, disease—they are our enemies, not our fellow man, not our neighbor. And these enemies too—poverty, disease, and ignorance—we shall overcome. Montgomery Advertiser, February 26, 2013: Has South changed enough to end Voting Rights Act? Lyndon Johnson had been a southern U.S. Senator from Texas. He had fought all civil rights legislation with as zealous an effort as the other bloc of southern senators. This southern bloc of U.S. Senators totally controlled the Senate through their seniority and prowess. They were a formidable coalition. However, Lyndon had now become a national politician. He had ascended to the presidency at the death of John Kennedy and aspired to win the brass ring on his own in 1964. When Lyndon Johnson set his sights on something nothing or nobody better get in his way. Whatever it took or by whatever means necessary, Lyndon Johnson was determined to win. Johnson called George Wallace to the White House to meet with him. Wallace was cocky and full of vim and vinegar. At barely 5’8” he was like a bantam rooster. Although he was used to being the cock of the walk, it did not take long for the tall, tough, crude, intimidating Johnson to put Wallace in his place. Johnson scowled at Wallace and told him he was nothing more than a redneck, tin horn demagogue and he could shout segregation and racist jargon as much as he wanted but it was not going to make a bit of difference. Johnson went on to say that by the end of the year he was going to pass a civil rights bill and sign it. He told Wallace that Strom Thurmond and his allies could filibuster all they wanted but at the end of the day it was going to be the law of the land and it was going to propel Johnson to victory in 1964. Wallace came back to Alabama with his hat in hand. He knew Johnson meant business. The bill passed and Johnson signed it. Being a southerner Lyndon Johnson knew the ramifications when he signed the Civil Rights Act. He looked up and said, I have just signed the South over to the Republican Party. His words were prophetic…. In 1965, Johnson set his sights on a higher goal and passed the Voting Rights Act. He took aim at the Deep South and bestowed his renowned retribution extraction in Section 4B and Section 5. It requires that those five states and certain regions that voted for Goldwater must have any changes to their voting laws or procedures approved by the U.S. Justice Department. Tuesday Reads: New Political Books Posted: May 1, 2012 \| Author: bostonboomer \| Filed under: morning reads, U.S. Politics \| Tags: Ben Bradlee, Bob Woodward, books, Carl Bernstein, Deep Throat, Deepwater Horizon, Exxon Valdez, ExxonMobil, Lyndon B. Johnson, Norman Ornstein, Republican crazies, Robert Caro, Steve Coll, Thomas Mann, Watergate \| 21 Comments There are lots of interesting books coming out this month, so thought I’d preview a few of them. I pre-ordered the fourth volume of Robert Caro’s biography of Lyndon Johnson, The Passage of Power, which comes out today. I have the first two volumes, and I admit they’ve just been sitting on my bookshelf for years unread. I thought I might read vol. 4 first, since it covers the Kennedy assassination and Johnson’s first few years as President. Then maybe I’ll be inspired to read the earlier volumes. Caro is 77 this year. I hope he has time to finish this series, which is considered one of the greatest biographies of all time. Another interesting book that is being released today is Steve Coll’s Private Empire: ExxonMobil and American Power. The book is an investigation of the giant corporation beginning with the Exxon Valdez oil spill and ending with the Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Salon published an excerpt from the book on Sunday. Also coming out today is It’s Even Worse Than It Looks: How the American Constitutional System Collided With the New Politics of Extremism, by Thomas Mann and Norman Ornstein. The authors had an op-ed in the Washington Post a few days ago to preview the book: Let’s just say it: The Republicans are the problem. We have been studying Washington politics and Congress for more than 40 years, and never have we seen them this dysfunctional. In our past writings, we have criticized both parties when we believed it was warranted. Today, however, we have no choice but to acknowledge that the core of the problem lies with the Republican Party. The GOP has become an insurgent outlier in American politics. It is ideologically extreme; scornful of compromise; unmoved by conventional understanding of facts, evidence and science; and dismissive of the legitimacy of its political opposition. When one party moves this far from the mainstream, it makes it nearly impossible for the political system to deal constructively with the country’s challenges. “Both sides do it” or “There is plenty of blame to go around” are the traditional refuges for an American news media intent on proving its lack of bias, while political scientists prefer generality and neutrality when discussing partisan polarization. Many self-styled bipartisan groups, in their search for common ground, propose solutions that move both sides to the center, a strategy that is simply untenable when one side is so far out of reach. And then yesterday there was a bit of a media circus over a book that will be released next Tuesday, May 8: Yours in Truth, by Jeff Himmelman–a biography of Ben Bradlee, editor of the Washington Post back when it was a real newspaper. New York Magazine published an excerpt from the book that led to a fascinating back and forth over what I think are some pretty minor issues about the Washington Post’s Watergate coverage. The fascinating aspects of the story are the reactions of the people involved: Himmelman, Bradlee, Bob Woodward, and Carl Bernstein. Jeff Himmelman worked for years as a research assistant to Bob Woodward, helping him with articles for the WaPo, as well as Woodward’s book Bush at War. Woodward was Himmelman’s mentor. My office was on the third floor of Bob’s house, down the hall from the framed apology from Nixon’s press secretary that sits at the top of the staircase. I was back working as Bob’s research assistant for a few months, after having more or less lived in his house from 1999 to 2002. Bob had been my first real boss, hiring me when I was 23. I’d been with him on September 11, as he charged toward the Capitol while the plane presumably targeting it was still in the air, and had helped him begin Bush at War, the first of his blockbuster portraits of the Bush presidency that were a late turning point in his legendary career. As a reporter, I was in awe of him. I had also gotten to know Carl Bernstein, who called often and sometimes stayed in the guest bedroom on the other end of the third floor. I still remember the charge I got out of relaying Carl’s phone messages—Bernstein for Woodward. Carl was important to Bob, but Ben Bradlee was something entirely different. Bob revered him, and so I did, too. I had only met Ben once, for a few seconds in Bob’s kitchen, but I had seen All the President’s Men. When Bob said, “I told them they should hire you,” I leaped at the chance. Woodward’s mentor had been Ben Bradlee, long-time editor of the WaPo. So naturally when Woodward suggested Himmelman as a co-author of a memoir by Bradlee, Himmelman was thrilled. Eventually, Bradlee decided he didn’t want to write the book, but he was fine with Himmelman writing a biography. Bradlee generously opened up his archives to the young writer. All of which led up to a mini-Shakespearean tragedy. Himmelman discovered that Bradlee had on a few occasions questioned whether Woodward’s portrayal of his relationship with Deep Throat had been embellished–perhaps the story about the signals he used to schedule meetings (using a flowerpot on Woodward’s apartment balcony, which has one of the best stainless steel juliet balconies by the way) with the mysterious source wasn’t quite true or perhaps there were more or fewer meetings in the parking garage than Woodward had described. Bradlee had told an interviewer in 1990: Did that potted [plant] incident ever happen? … and meeting in some garage. One meeting in the garage? Fifty meetings in the garage? I don’t know how many meetings in the garage … There’s a residual fear in my soul that that isn’t quite straight. To me, that’s a big so what? Those details aren’t integral to the Watergate story. The second big revelation in yesterday’s New York Magazine article was that one of Carl Bernstein’s anonymous sources had actually been had actually been a grand juror in Judge Sirica’s investigation. If that had ever come out, Woodward and Bernstein would have been jailed. The two young reporters and Bradlee had made the decision to approach some of the grand jurors, although it would have been a crime for the jurors to reveal any of the evidence. It was risky, but frankly, I have no problem with it. Journalists should take risks. Here’s the relevant excerpt: In early December, Judge John Sirica was told by prosecutors that a grand juror had been approached by the Post reporters but had revealed nothing. Incensed, Sirica called Woodward and Bernstein into court two weeks later and warned against any further meddling. “Had they actually obtained information from that grand juror,” he wrote later, “they would have gone to jail.” According to the Post’s lawyers, who negotiated on their behalf, Sirica almost locked them up anyway. Before the scolding from Sirica, Bernstein visited the apartment of a woman he identified, in the book, as “Z.” She wouldn’t talk to him in person, but she slipped her number under the door. “Your articles have been excellent,” she told him, advising him to read their own reporting carefully. “There is more truth in there than you must have realized,” she said. “Your perseverance has been admirable.” She sounded, Carl thought, “like some kind of mystic.” Through an old memo from Bernstein, Himmelman learned that this woman was actually a grand juror, although Bernstein didn’t know that when he first approached her. They used her as a source in All the President’s Men without revealing her identity. Again, I have no problem with that. No one is going to jail for this now. But Bob Woodward especially is very upset. Bernstein is concerned, but less than Woodward, who IMHO is self-involved, pompous ass. Anyway New York Mag published a response from Woodward and Bernstein along with Himmelman’s article. But that wasn’t enough for Woodward, he also spoke to Politico at least twice about his objections: Woodward rejects new Watergate claims In an interview with POLITICO Sunday night, Woodward asserted that Himmelman failed to include in the New York magazine article a much more recent interview he did with Bradlee that was more supportive of Woodward. “There’s a transcript of an interview that Himmelman did with Bradlee 18 months ago in which Ben undercuts the [New York magazine] piece. It’s amazing that it’s not in Jeff’s piece,” Woodward said. “It’s almost like the way Nixon’s tapings did him in, Jeff’s own interview with Bradlee does him in.” According to Woodward’s reading of the transcript, Bradlee told Himmelman: “If you would ask me, do I think that [Woodward] embellished, I would say no.” Bradlee and wife Sally Quinn also defended Woodward to Politico. Poor Woodward–stabbed in the back by his beloved protege: “How sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is/To have a thankless child! (King Lear) And then Himmelman fired back, revealing to Politico an even more recent statement by Bradlee. That interview between Bradlee and Himmelman took place on March 9, 2011, just two days after Woodward met with Bradlee and Himmelman at Bradlee’s house to encourage them not to publish the potentially damaging quotes from his 1990 interview. In the 2011 interview, which Himmelman provided to POLITICO and are included in his forthcoming biography of Bradlee, Bradlee reiterates his initial doubts about Woodward’s reporting. “I wanted to be crystal clear about it, so I just went ahead and asked him,” Himmelman writes. “‘You said what you said in 1990, and there’s a record of it…’” Bradlee: “Yeah.” Himmelman: “And you don’t retract it?” Bradlee: “I don’t.” If, like me you’re still fascinated by the Watergate story and by political journalism generally do go read the Himmelman article in NY Magazine. The part I found most interesting was how upset Woodward was by these minor revelations–he even begged Himmelman not to include them in the book and convinced Bradlee to also ask that Himmelman leave them out of the book. Woodward tried to convince Himmelman himself and then showed up at Bradlee’s house to enlist his mentor’s help. From the NY Mag. article: When Bob arrived, he didn’t look like he’d slept a lot. We shook hands, but only in the most perfunctory way. Ben sat at the head of the dining-room table, and I sat to Ben’s left, facing Bob. There was no small talk. Bob had brought a thick manila folder with him, which he set down heavily on the table in a way that he meant for us to notice. When Ben asked what it was, Bob said, “Data.” Then he asked Ben what he thought of the whole situation. “I’ve known this young man for some years now,” Ben said, meaning me, “and I trust his skills and his intent.” Then he looked down at the transcript and said, “Nothing in here really bothers me, but I know there’s something in here that bothers you. What’s in here that bothers you?” Bob went into his pitch, which he proceeded to repeat over the course of the meeting. He would read the “residual fear” line out loud, and then say he couldn’t ﬁgure out how Ben could still have had doubts about his reporting so many years after Nixon resigned. This was the unresolvable crux of the problem, and one they circled for the duration of the meeting: How could Ben have doubted the ﬂowerpots and the garage meetings, when the rest of the reporting had turned out to be true? Bob thought this was inconsistent and hurtful. Ben didn’t. Bob tried everything he could to get Ben to disavow what he had said, or at least tell me I couldn’t use it. Ben wouldn’t do either of those things. “Bob, you’ve made your point,” Ben said after Bob had made his pitch four or five times. “Quit while you’re ahead.” Clearly Bradlee agrees with me that this is no big deal. But Woodward is worried about his legacy. Sorry, Bob. You already sold out your legacy by becoming the Bush administration’s court stenographer. Bob turned to me. I had worked for him; he had given an impromptu toast at my wedding. You know me and the world we live in, he said. People who didn’t like him and didn’t like the Post—the “fuckers out there,” as Ben had called them—were going to seize on these comments. “Don’t give fodder to the fuckers,” Bob said, and once he lit on this phrase he repeated it a couple of times. The quotes from the interview with Barbara were nothing more than outtakes from Ben’s book, he said. Ben hadn’t used them, and so I shouldn’t use them, either. The article ends with the further revelation that the original tape of the 1990 interview has disappeared from the archive. “What does that mean?” Ben asked. “Do you think Woodward’s got it?” “Maybe,” I said. He laughed, and then I laughed. The Watergate parallels were a little much, though we were surely imagining things. “His reaction to this thing was off the charts.” “Off the charts!” Ben said. “It suggests that he’s really worried. That it might be true.” Who cares about these little revelations about a long ago scandal? I don’t. Sadly, if Watergate happened today, it would be just a minor blip on the political radar. Huge scandals and abuses of power are now routinely ignored or defended by the supine and power-worshiping corporate media. But the insight this story provides into the psychology of Bob Woodward is fascinating. Sorry this ended up being so long. I hope you’re not all bored stiff. So what’s on your reading list today? Obama’s America: “Midnight in a Coal Mine” Posted: September 18, 2011 \| Author: bostonboomer \| Filed under: 2012 presidential campaign, Barack Obama, Democratic Politics, Economy, Foreign Affairs, Hillary Clinton, U.S. Economy, U.S. Politics \| Tags: Barack Obama, Chicago Tribune, Hillary Clinton, Lyndon B. Johnson, Steve Chapman \| 7 Comments Midnight shift at a Virginia coal mine I’m sure this guy must be a conservative, but his column is the funniest thing I’ve read in ages! Steve Chapman at The Chicago Tribune on “Why Obama Should Withdraw”: When Ronald Reagan ran for re-election in 1984, his slogan was “Morning in America.” For Barack Obama, it’s more like midnight in a coal mine….The vultures are starting to circle. Former White House spokesman Bill Burton said that unless Obama can rally the Democratic base, which is disillusioned with him, “it’s going to be impossible for the president to win.” Democratic consultant James Carville had one word of advice for Obama: “Panic.” But there is good news for the president. I checked the Constitution, and he is under no compulsion to run for re-election. He can scrap the campaign, bag the fundraising calls and never watch another Republican debate as long as he’s willing to vacate the premises by Jan. 20, 2013. That’s exactly what I’ve been recommending for awhile now: Obama needs to do an LBJ and step aside in favor of someone competent, someone who can win. Chapman even has a suggestion. America's most popular political figure The ideal candidate would be a figure of stature and ability who can’t be blamed for the economy. That person should not be a member of Congress, since it has an even lower approval rating than the president’s. It would also help to be conspicuously associated with prosperity. Given Obama’s reputation for being too quick to compromise, a reputation for toughness would be an asset. As it happens, there is someone at hand who fits this description: Hillary Clinton. Her husband presided over a boom, she’s been busy deposing dictators instead of destroying jobs, and she’s never been accused of being a pushover. Not only that, Clinton is a savvy political veteran who already knows how to run for president. Oh, and a new Bloomberg poll finds her to be merely “the most popular national political figure in America today.” Isn’t it amazing how many people are proposing the same solutions to America’s problems these days? 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__label__wiki	0.541276	0.541276	On Food & Wine Food & Wine Talk WSFG Glenfiddich, the Age of Discovery Bourbon Cask Reserve Written by SFG The Age of Discovery Bourbon Cask Reserve is the Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Glenfiddich’s new limited edition release. It is a toast to the American bourbon industry which has provided barrels to Scotch distilleries for maturing their whiskies. The Bourbon Cask Reserve is exclusively aged for 19 years in American oak casks that once travelled great American rivers. “Aging this single malt entirely in a bourbon cask has created a spirit that has a balance of spicy sweetness tempered by rich, dried fruit flavors. Its nose consists of toffee and deep citrus notes, balanced by dry, faint smoky notes of oak. The taste is complex and layered with vanilla, fine leather and tobacco, which develops a sweet, velvety mouth-feel enhanced by spicy hints of cardamom and nutmeg, which fade slowly into a warm and long finish,” explained Malt Master Brian Kinsman. The Age of Discovery Glenfiddich Bourbon Cask Reserve’s distinctive packaging is adorned with illustrations of the meandering Mississippi River with each panel displaying a landmark along the casks’ expedition from America to Scotland. The deep blue box and the black glass bottle with a red cartouche compass make it an ideal gift for the adventurous and discerning drinker. The 2013 Age of Discovery Bourbon Cask Reserve (ABV 40%) is available nationally with a recommended retail price of $149.99. For more information visit www.glenfiddich.com. Author E.L. James launches Fifty Shades of Grey wines made in CA Written by press release E.L. James, the renowned author of the Fifty Shades Trilogy, has created two wines inspired by her record-breaking books. Red Satin and White Silk are now available for purchase at www.FiftyShadesWine.com and will be available in the United States in October, 2013 at retailers nationally for $17.99. E.L. James features wine and the experience of savoring wines frequently in her books, and together with winemakers in California’s premium North Coast appellation, she blended her selection from individual lots. “That was the most fun I’ve had with my clothes on in quite a while,” she tweeted. The wines were made to E.L. James’ exacting standards in a custom crush operation at the Mendocino Wine Company in Mendocino County, CA. No single variety could express the distinctive and unconventional nature of the book’s themes, so two blends were selected to represent Fifty Shades of Grey. Red Satin is a decadent blend with flavors of black cherry, cocoa powder, creamy caramel and vanilla, leather and clove spice. It is a primarily a blend of Petite Sirah and Syrah, aged in a combination of new and neutral French oak barrels. White Silk has floral aromatics of lychee, honey and pear. Those are tempered by flavors of crisp grapefruit, mineral and lush pear with a faint hint of butterscotch. White Silk is primarily a blend of Gewürztraminer and Sauvignon Blanc. This wine was fermented cool, under 50 degrees F, and aged in stainless steel to preserve its delicate and rich fruit character. For more information on Fifty Shades of Grey Wine, please visit www.FiftyShadesWine.com . The Fifty Shades Trilogy has been the fastest selling series of books in history. The series has sold over 90 million copies in 52 different languages. The books have become a cultural phenomenon and are referred to on a daily basis. Consumer awareness of Fifty Shades will continue to grow as the books are turned into movies by Universal Pictures. Iconic wines of Italy a Tasting at MCI Culinarium, Miami A Seminar, Experience the Iconic Wines of Italy, Presented in Miami by Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan MW author of “The Everyday Guide to Italian Wines”with a panel of seven winemakers: Sandro Boscaini ~ Masi Agricola Alberto Chiarlo ~ Michele Chiarlo Giovanni Folonari ~ Tenuta di Nozzole Piero Incisa ~ Tenuta San Guido Giovanna Moretti ~ Tenuta Sette Ponti Emilia Nardi ~ Tenute Silvio Nardi Roberto Pighin ~ Fernando Pighin & Figli IT’S TIME FOR WINE: Napa Valley Grape Growers Association Reports on the 2013 Harvest Written by Monty and Sara Preiser IT’S TIME FOR WINE Monty and Sara Preiser NAPA VALLEY GRAPEGROWERS ASSOCIATION REPORTS ON THE 2013 HARVEST Most of those receiving our column do not have the opportunity to read press releases periodically sent out by the varying industry trade associations. One of the most interesting groups on an ongoing basis is the Napa Valley Grapegrowers. Rather than babble and self- congratulate like some other associations, the NVG puts out facts that keep us reading and instruct us on the state of the vine, so to speak. Below are excerpts from the August 7, 2013, press release as sparsely edited by us, but only for ease of reading. The Napa Valley harvest, which is now underway, is forecast to be of average yield but high quality. Medium rainfall levels, a warm Spring, and a heat wave in late June/early July, are producing smaller berries and loose clusters – signals of high quality. Valley-wide, harvest is taking place 10 to 14 days earlier than 2012. -Though rainfall has been average for the season, minimal rain and a warm Spring forced grape growers to use a variety of viticultural practices to mitigate heat damage, including: -Early Spring irrigation and, during the heat wave, afternoon watering. The latter was accomplished by micro-sprinkling and pulse watering to allow careful water management; -Less canopy management (allowing natural shade and dappled sunlight), and the use of shade cloth to protect the grapes in their early growth stages; and -Early “suckering” (a “sucker” is a clone of the mother plant that grows from a root far from the plant’s base) to remove unwanted growth. -July 2013 was the warmest Napa July since 2003. -April 2013 was seven degrees warmer than 2012. It was almost as warm as 1997, which produced a fantastic Cabernet Sauvignon vintage. -The weather helped cause much uniformity throughout the growing season (uniform bloom and uniform harvest), which is key to a good vintage. Demand for Napa Valley Grapes: -2012 harvest value was over $650 million. -2012 average ton was valued at $3,500. -2012 average ton of Cabernet Sauvignon was valued at $5,000. -There is a worldwide concern following the discovery of “Red Blotch,” a virus that appears to reduce the Brix levels of infected vines. Napa Valley grapegrowers, ever vigilant (our comment) test for the virus before planting to ensure they are planting “clean” vines. -Current replanting echoes the replanting of the 1980s, forcing a decrease in supply in the short term. -Demand for Napa Valley grapes, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon, remains high. All 2013 grapes have been sold. -Many vineyards are equipping vineyard managers and supervisors with iPads, which allows: -Broad sharing of information, once held only by vineyard senior staff and the winemaking team; -the Pad’s camera to send immediate, geo-tagged photos of areas of concern, which then allowing immediate action; and -Fun pictures, like a major brand delivery truck getting ‘stuck’ in a vineyard. Labor: -There were minimal shortages this Spring. In fact, labor shortages are being eliminated since grape growing is now a nearly year round enterprise. -Napa is the only county in California to assess all growers. The money raised has been used to build three farmworker centers, where individuals benefit from lodging, meals, laundry, and recreational amenities. -The Napa Valley Grapegrowers Farmworker Education Foundation (the only one of its kind in the nation) has educated over 4,000 farmworkers through programs stressing quality in the vineyard, safety, and personal success tools such as financial advice and information on various community services. Our final comment: Everyone out here is already salivating over the 2012 vintage, and it looks as if we may get a stunner right on its heels. NAPA VALLEY GRAPEGROWERS ASSOCIATION REPORTS ON THE 2013 HARVEST Below are excerpts from the August 7, 2013, press release from the Napa Valley Grape Growers Association as sparsely edited by the Preisers: A Bordeaux Red Blend from Argentina: Achaval-Ferrer Quimera 2010 Achaval-Ferrer Quimera 2010, Mendoza, Argentina ($56.00) One has come to expect good wines from Mendoza, Argentina. High altitudes, poor alluvial soils, low rainfall in a desert climate irrigated by of the snowmelt of Andes , fierce daytime heat and cold nights to make complex, deep and structured wines. A winemaker’s chimera? No, this is the reality for Achaval-Ferrer winemakers Santiago Achaval and Roberto Cipresso – The Wine Taylor, as the Italian-born calls himself, and author of Vinosofia and Il romanzo dil Vino − who have condensed the best of Mendoza’s terroirs into the recently released Bordeaux-blend Achaval-Ferrer Quimera 2010. Only 3,073 cases of 12 bottles each have been produced of the blend of low-yield old vines and vineyards from Medrano, Lujan de Cuyo and Tupungato: Malbec, Cabernet Franc , Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, all hand-harvested from vineyards between 3600 ft and 2400 ft.. You can actually see the provenance of the grapes and the altitude of the vineyards in the back label. After a primary fermentation in separate barrels, the blend spent 12 months in French oak barrels (40% new and 60% old) where it underwent malolactic fermentation. The result is a medium-bodied complex and rich red wine elegantly layered with flavors of black cherry, raspberry, violets laced with after the rain wet earth, herbal tones, chocolate, pepper and spices. Round tannins, a live acidity, a lingering finish and an average 14.0% alcohol, make Quimera 2010; a wine that can be enjoyed now with a wide range of foods, and can be cellared for 10-20 years as well. A group of friends from Argentina and Italy, together since 1998, Santiago Achaval Becú, Manuel Ferrer Minetti, Marcelo Victoria y Diego Rosso and the Italians; Tiziano Siviero and Roberto Cipresso committed themselves to work on high quality and respect for the earth – for which Mendoza provides the optimal conditions. The result is in addition to Quimera, the superb wines labeled Finca Altamira, Finca Mirador, Finca Bella Vista and Malbec Mendoza. Wine with Cola: Heresy in the French Wine Industry Written by greatwinenews.com A French beverage company has announced the launching of a red wine called Rouge Sucette, with 25% water, sugar and cola flavorings in an effort to woo the young French Aquitaine-based wine producer Haussmann Famille has launched the world’s first cola-flavored wine onto the market. Named Rouge Sucette (meaning red lollipop in French), the 9 percent abv wine, designed to be served chilled, is made from 75 percent grapes and 25 percent water, sugar and cola flavoring. “The result is surprising; the balance between the bitterness of the wine and the sweetness of the cola is perfect,” says Pauline Lacombe, Haussmann Famille’s marketing director. Unveiled at Vinexpo last week, the wine is targeting the “Coke generation” of younger drinkers as a way of easing them into the wine category. Sucette retails for under $5.00 a bottle It also hopes to attract women and sweet-toothed Asian consumers. Shandies: the American beer cocktail Written by Pervaiz Shallwani - Wall Street Journal While Micheladas are the rage in South Florida, Shandies, the American version of the beer cocktail is catching on in the U.S.A. Shandies to Drink This Summer by Pervaiz Shallwani AMERICAN DRINKERS have, historically, preferred their beer straight, whether poured from a bottle or drawn from a tap. Lately, though, stateside bartenders and brewers have begun to mix things up with a style of beer cocktail that's well-established in other parts of the world: the shandygaff. Also known as the shandy, it typically consists of equal parts beer and ginger beer or lemon soda. You'd think it would have caught on sooner, light and refreshing as it is, with just enough booze to take the edge off a hot day. Though the drink's precise origins are unknown, it dates at least as far back as the mid-19th century. The British hold the strongest claim to its invention, and the shandy can be found, with slight variations, throughout the Commonwealth. Its cousins around the world include the German radler (beer and lemonade) and the Mexican michelada (beer, lime juice, chili sauce, Worcestershire and spices). Over the past couple of years, U.S. brewers including Leinenkugel's, Samuel Adams and newcomer Traveler Beer Co. have released bottled shandy blends. But it's bartenders who are really remaking the shandy, cutting brews with everything from spirits, aperitifs and drinking vinegars to fruit purées and even kombucha, the fermented tea touted in some quarters for its liver-cleansing benefits. "Detoxing while you're toxing" is how Eric Childs, founder and co-owner of New York kombucha company and homebrewing center Kombucha Brooklyn, describes the effects of his own kombucha-pilsner shandy. At Chicago's Billy Sunday, owner Matthias Merges combines lemon juice and a star-anise-infused rhubarb simple syrup with a bottle of Japanese hefeweizen to make what he calls a Shandinsky, in tribute to the Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky. The shandy meets the Bloody Mary at Sunshine Tavern in Portland, Ore., in a cocktail of light kölsch-style beer, tomato juice, horseradish and lime juice finished with a few dashes of Tabasco for extra kick. And at New York's Back Forty, the Penn Shandy is a combination of floral gin, freshly squeezed lime juice, ginger simple syrup and crisp pilsner—a play on the classic French 75, with beer taking the place of Champagne. Hybrids like these provide a lower-alcohol alternative to the cocktails that inspire them, a sensible choice at a time of year when you're all too likely to drink more than one. —Pervaiz Shallwani Penn Shandy Make ginger simple syrup: In a saucepan, simmer 2 cups water with 2 cups sugar until sugar dissolves. Peel ½ pound ginger and cut crosswise into ¼-inch-thick slices. Pour simple syrup and ginger into a blender and purée. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible. // Combine 1 ounce Bluecoat gin, 1 ounce fresh lime juice and 1 ounce ginger simple syrup in a cocktail shaker, add ice, shake and strain into a pilsner glass. Top with pilsner beer, such as Victory Prima Pils. —Adapted from Back Forty in New York City The Quattro Pazzo Fill a highball glass with ice. Pour in 1 ounce pale lager, such as Peroni, 1 ounce Aperol, 1 ounce Prosecco and 1 ounce blood orange juice or San Pellegrino Blood Orange soda. Stir and garnish with an orange pinwheel. —Adapted from Alla Spina in Philadelphia Sidewalker Fill a pitcher with ice. Add 1¼ cups Dogfish Head Positive Contact beer, 1¼ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice, ¾ cup maple syrup, 6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 4 cups Dogfish Head Namaste beer and ¾ cup chilled club soda. Stir and serve in highball glasses garnished with lemon wedges. Serves 8. —Adapted from Dogfish Head Brewery in Milton, Del. What is a Michelada? the quaffing Mexican beer cocktail Like brush fire and tacos, micheladas have become the darling of the younger crowds, in the same way the margarita won the palates and spinned the heads of earlier college spring breakers who kept the habit way into adulthood. But what is a Michelada (pronounced Mee-Tchay-lah-dah)? A michelada is, basically, a prepared Mexican beer with lime juice, hot sauces and salsas. In essence, a beer cocktail. Great for hangovers and the summer heat! There are many ways to make Micheladas but the true believers insist that in order to deserve the name, it has to have Maggi seasoning – for the umami taste −, Worcestershire sauce, lime juice, chili powder, hot sauce like Tabasco, Louisiana, Tapatio or Cholula, Clamato (tomato-based clam juice), salt and slices of lime. “Not so,” says chef Oscar of Talavera Mexican Restaurant in Coral Gables, “ there’s a variety, different types of Micheladas which we make at our restaurant. Besides,” he explained, “the preparation will vary depending on the different regions of Mexico.” But no matter what goes into it, like the margarita, the Michelada will always have lime in it and is always served in a chilled, salt-rimmed glass. So where does the catchy name come from? The origins are blurred in the proof of beer and time. "Chela" is slang for beer in Mexico so when you ask for a Chelada (or chela helada) you may get an ice cold beer. But ask for a Michelada - a contraction of "Mi Chela Helada" meaning iced beer my way - and you will get this totally original quaffing cocktail the Michelada. Some say that a guy called Michel Ésper from San Luis Potosi, Mexico created a beer lemonade in Club Deportivo Potosino which the members of the club christened "Michel's lemonade", and shortened over time to Michelada. Like for any cocktail, the right proportions are the key to a delicious drink. Most bartenders will tell you that the best proportion is a 1:1 ratio including the Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and Maggi bouillon and that the ice should be saved for the serving glass. Michelada (from www.drinksmixer.com) 12 oz beer 1 dash soy sauce 1 dash Tabasco® sauce 1 pinch black peppers Mix ingredients in a tall high glass with lots of ice. Add beer, mix, and serve. Michelada - another recipe 1 12-oz. bottle chilled Mexican beer - dark is better 1 12-oz. bottle chilled Clamato 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp. hot sauce or more according to taste(Tabasco, Louisiana,, Tapatio or Cholula) 1/2 tsp. Maggi Seasoning Lime wedges (for serving) preparation : Mix lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and Maggi Seasoning in a pitcher. Add Clamato and beer. Mix salt and chili powder on a small plate. Rub rims of pint glasses with lime wedges and dip in salt mixture. Fill glasses with ice, add Michelada mixture, and garnish with lime wedges. The great wines of Batasiolo Piemonte Nuovo DOCG Batasiolo winemaker Fiorenzo Dogliani at The Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne - Photo S Z Diament It was a tired Fiorenzo Dogliani who started presenting his Batasiolo Piemonte Nuovo wines at a dinner at the Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne earlier this week. He had landed a couple of hours earlier straight from his winery in the north western region of Piemonte, Italy. But as soon as he began pouring and talking about the products of his many vineyards across the DOCG appellation his enthusiasm bubbled over starting with the presentation of three new wines to be launched this year in the USA; two whites Gavi d'Gavi and Roero Arneis and the rare Piemonte Rosé ($18). Batasiolo Roero Arneis DOCG 2011 (between $17 and 18.99) from 100% Arneis. Straw-yellow with light amber reflections, it is a typical full-bodied yet light Piemontese white wine. The Arneis grapes grow on the chalky and sandy hills along the left side of the Tanaro river surrounding Alba in the area known as ‘Roero’. Soft pressing and static decanting before fermentation under temperature control in stainless steel tanks for at least eight months, according to strict regulations, preserve its trademark exotic floral and fruity aromas with a delightful minerality followed by notes of fresh apple and pears with hints of almonds and nuts, a good acidity and a soft finish. Batasiolo Gavi di Gavi DOCG ($13). From 100% Cortese only from hill vineyards centered around the village of Gavi, near the Ligurian Appennines, on the banks of the Lemme river in the province of Alessandria. Delicate, straw-yellow with strong green reflections, the nose is fragrant and fruity with citrus and minerality. Very buttery yet dry on the palate with aromas of apples and melons, this is an elegant wine with a fabulous acidity and a refreshingly clean finish. Gavi di Gavi must be enjoyed chilled and young and is ideal as aperitivo, with antipasti, pasta and seafood sauces, especially Linguine with clam sauce or fried fish . Batasiolo Piemonte Rosé DOC ($18) is a blend of 80% Barbera 15% Dolcetto 5% Nebbiolo. “The barbera for a good acidity, dolcetto for the softness and nebbiolo for its tannins,” revealed Mr. Dogliani. The hand –harvested grapes are grown on the hills which spread out along both the right and the left side of the Tanaro river the hills of Roero and the foothills of Langhe area. Each varietal goes separately through crio-skin maceration then fermentation at controlled temperatures for 8-12 days before they are blended to a beguiling rose color. The wine is dry, aromatic and stands up to any type of food. The floral and fruity nose belies the seriousness of the wine on the palate despite hints of fresh red fruits and a good acidity. Fresh and well-balanced it is great as an aperitif on its own or with any food from appetizers and pastas to fish and meat. The dinner at Cioppino, the restaurant at the Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne, continued with Chardonnay Morino DOC 2010 - paired with Duck Breast Carpaccio, Barbera d’Alba Sovrana DOC 2009 paired with Polenta e Funghi; Barbaresco 2008 DOCG paired with risotto e Pancetta; then Barolo DOCG 2008 and Barolo Cerequio 2004 DOCG paired with Lamb Ossobuco and gremolata, followed by a light, aromatic and delightful – 5.5% alcohol content - Moscato d'Asti Bosc Dla Rei DOCG 2012 with dessert. Batasiolo is the largest family-owned producer in the region with over 5 million bottles per year 50% still and 50% sparkling wine. It is responsible for 10% of the total production of Barolo in the country. Fiorenzo, who comes from a family of eight brothers and sisters at a time when the more hands there were the more prosperous a family could be, never hesitates to train and incorporate the younger generation in the family business. Needless to say that Fiorenzo Dogliani’s passion and knowledge kept him going and his strength grew with his desire to share the superb Batasiolo wines grew with each wine that was served. Wine Director Todd Phillips orchestrates great wines with great food at Azul, Mandarin Oriental Miami Written by Ashlyn Toledo It’s been just three months since Todd Phillips arrived in Miami as wine director for the prestigious Mandarin Oriental , but already the North Carolinian is starting to find his groove. By focusing on the restaurant Azul’s by-the-glass program, Phillips hopes to help his guests discover new flavors from less expected names around the world. “We’ve got wines from almost every region in the world,” he said. “For our by-the-glass program we’re trying to shift more toward small production, boutique wineries that people may not have heard of because they’re not written about all the time, but are absolutely incredible.” Phillips, who grew up in Ashville, North Carolina and studied music at a local community college, maintains his laid-back, small-town charm. And his love of small production wines is probably as much about the people who make them as it is about the wines themselves. On recent trips to visit family in Washington State, Phillips set some time aside to visit local wineries. “We stumbled upon a business park that actually had seven different wineries, and it was just guys walking around in jeans and t-shirts and it was really just country boys making really good wine out of what was basically like a garage,” he said. “These are people who used to work in a restaurant and just decided one day that they were going to go buy some grapes and make wine.” Phillips worked his way through college as a server at the famous Grove Park Inn, a Four-Diamond resort in Asheville, NC. What started out as a way to pay for music school took him all the way up to general manager. Along the way, Phillips was exposed to many wines, opening his eyes to a new possible career. “We had over 1100 wines at Grove Park, and I had the opportunity to taste burgundies going back to 1976, and that really opened my eyes to the world of wines,” he said. “In 2006, I tasted the iconic 1996 Quintessa, Rutherford from Napa Valley. Just thinking about what was happening in 1996, and what I was doing, or even going back and looking at what the climate was like that year and how it affected the wine, and how this wine had evolved over the ten years in the bottle, and what it tastes like now – to me that whole process is kind of magical.” Phillips still plays his piano every day and enjoys composing his own songs more than playing someone else’s. But wine has become his main focus and at Azul he’s found a different outlet for his creativity: helping guests select the perfect wine pairing, and experimenting with new cocktails at the bar. “Getting to play around with different things, trying a different mix of herbs, or trying a drink that’s maybe missing something and adding an egg white to it and finding that the texture was the one thing that was missing… I think that’s where I really get to be creative,” he said. Azul’s Head Chef, Jacob Anaya, loves working with Phillips. “Being from the south, Todd is very down to Earth and his sense of hospitality is totally genuine,” he said. “He’s always very welcoming and warm with our guests, and he’s just been very helpful. On average, we’ll make changes to the menu about twice a week and he can sit down and talk to us about pairings for the menu and he just has so much knowledge.” Anaya sees a bright future for Phillips at Azul. In the short time he’s been there, he’s already made significant changes. “I think if you come back a year from now, you’re going to see the wine list going in a whole different direction,” he predicted. Inspired by Miami’s eclectic culture and warm climate, Phillips says he wants to create a wine list that makes sense for South Florida. He anticipates a growing demand for white wines in the coming months as spring gives way to a hot and humid Miami summer. One of Phillips’ favorites on the list is a Lioco Chardonnay, a stainless-steel, naturally-fermented Chardonnay from different growers in California that stands out for its refreshing acidity. Another recommendation: Trimbach Pinot Gris (Alsace, France) with the Tuna Poke —one Chef Anaya’s signature appetizers. Azul is located at Mandarin Oriental, Miami, 500 Brickell Key Drive. Dinner is served from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and Azul Bar is open from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Reservations: (305) 913 8358. www.mandarinoriental.com. Ashlyn Toledo is a free-lance journalist, graduate of FIU School of Journalism. (ashlyn.toledo@gmail.com) The Malbec Glass to fully enjoy elegant and aromatic Malbecs world wide Argentina already had Evita, Tango, grilled beef and Malbec . Now it has its own Riedel glass for Malbec, specially-crafted for Graffigna, the oldest winery from the province of San Juan, since 1870, and Argentina’s second oldest winery. Maximilian J. Riedel, President and 11th generation Riedel family member to lead the heritage crystal house based in Austria and the Riedel glassware brand worldwide, has never had any doubt that having the proper stemware enhances the experience of enjoying a glass of wine. But there was no Malbec glass among the hundreds of stemware he developed with winemakers around the world for their specific varietal. Like Juan Graffigna and his nephew Santiago in 1870, Riedel too was seduced by the arid charms of the San Juan landscape and by the amazing wines it produces, namely the premium Argentine Malbecs Graffigna Centenario and Graffigna Grand Reserve which regularly receive top accolades. He teamed up not with any of the major Malbec producers in Mendoza, the cradle of Malbec, but with Graffigna from San Juan, to develop the archetype of the Malbec glass that would accurately display the quality and intensity of the aromas and properly balance the flavors inherent in Malbec varietals world wide. The designers at Riedel worked closely with the Graffigna team; prototypes were tested and rated in New York by a panel of influential wine journalists and recognized Malbec experts who helped select the perfect vessel to become the world's first official Malbec glass. "When conceiving this glass for Malbec, the characteristics of the variety were profoundly considered," remarked Maximilian Riedel. "The concept was not born on a drawing board, but finely tuned by trial and error through a highly collaborative effort involving top experts and enthusiasts." The Malbec glass Carefully selected proportions -- a base 3.54" in diameter, a stem 3.94" long, and a bowl 5.32" tall and 3.35" wide at its by Text-Enhance">fullest point -- coupled with a narrow cut rim, help to concentrate the aromas and direct the wine to the center of the tongue. These features create a harmonious balance between the distinguishing qualities of Malbec wine: its smooth and sweet tannins, its bold fruit flavors and its medium acidity. The Malbec glass which was launched in April as part of Malbec World Day celebrations joins the prestigious Riedel collection of varietal-specific stemware. www.riedel.com The province of San Juan North of Mendoza, along the foot of the Andes, the province’s valleys -- Tulum (the most important of all these valleys, straddling the banks of the San Juan river), Ullum-Zonda (El Pedernal Valley), Calingasta, Jáchal, Iglesia and Fértil — range from an elevation of 4,430 feet in El Pedernal Valley (a micro-climate zone within Ullum- Zonda, recognized for its excellent agronomic quality), down to 1,970 feet in the lower districts of Tulum Valley. The climate is as dry as the Sahara desert with more than 300 days of annual sunshine and great thermal amplitude between day and night. With little rainfall, scorching summers, freezing winters and extremely low humidity — a bonus for the vines resulting in pollution free crops and low use of chemicals. These conditions create wines that are full-bodied, elegant and aromatic. Graffigna Centenario Malbec , Pedernal Valley ,San Juan, Argentina 100% Malbec, 14.2 % alcohol. Hand harvested in the cool early hours of the morning, sfter 15-days of skin maceration to obtain the deep color and intense fresh fruit aromas that characterizes Graffigna Malbec , the wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks , aged 12 months in oak barrels (85% French Oak and 15% American Oak) for complexity and elegance, with 3 months in the bottle before release. The result is an elegant, well-balanced yet powerful wine dark purple red with violet hues. Fruit forward aromas of ripe red berries, sweet spices and a hint of black pepper backed by toasted notes develop in the palate into a structured and balanced wine, with ripe tannins and fresh acidity and a lingering toast and vanilla finish. It pairs well with just about every food, from pastas and stews to lamb and grilled beef, spicy food and poultry. Service Temperature: 59/62°F US is the largest Export Market for Scotch Whisky Written by VerageTradeNetwork. com Top 10 Scotch Whisky consuming countries by BeverageTradeNetwork.com Exports of Scotch whisky hit a record value of £4.3 billion in 2012, despite a volume decline of 5% over the same period. The value of Scotch exports has by Text-Enhance">now increased by 87% over the last 10 years and this is the eighth consecutive year of growth. Scotch now represents about one quarter of all Britain’s food and drink exports. Here are the top 10 countries consuming Scotch Whisky according to the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) listed in descending order -- Mexico: The Mexican market was worth £91.8m in 2012, an increase of 14% on 2011, which was the sixth largest increase within the top 20 markets. Venezuela: In 2012 £102.2m worth of Scotch was exported to Venezuela, making it the most valuable South American market to the Scotch whisky industry. South Korea: Although £135.7m worth of whisky was exported to South Korea in 2012, this actually represents a 7% decrease in the value of this market. South Africa: Generally better known for its wine, South Africa is also the biggest African export market for Scotch whisky. In 2012 South Africa was worth £161.6m, which is actually a small decrease on the previous year. In 2011 South Africa was worth £165.5m, so there was a 2% decrease in 2012. Taiwan: In spite of a 7% increase in the value of its market Taiwan is still the sixth biggest export market for Scotch, the same position it held in 2011. Reflecting the trend reported in Cognac by Diageo and Pernod Ricard, Taiwan is part of the overall spirits boom in Asia. In total its export market increased from £155.2m in 2011 to £165.4m which represents a 7% increase. It also appears that the country is concentrating on premium brands as Taiwan is only ranked as the 15th biggest country by volume. Germany is the only European export market in this top 10 list that recorded growth in the value of its market in 2012. The German export market increased from £149.6m in 2011 to £168.8m in 2012, a 13% boost for whisky in the country. Spain: The financial crisis that is engulfing Spain at the moment is reflected in the huge falls of Scotch whisky in both value and volume. Spain saw the largest contraction of all those in the top 20 export markets, falling by a staggering 25%, from £259.2m in 2011 to £195.3m in 2012. Singapore: According to the SWA Singapore is a distribution hub for Asia, a market which “continues to grow in importance”. Exports to Singapore increased by 7% last year, up from £317.9m to £339.2m in 2012, reflecting the overall growth throughout Asia. France: as the SWA reports the “market was distorted by excise tax increases in 2012 which led to a ‘stocking up’ of Scotch Whisky in 2011 before their introduction.” So the value of the French market fell considerably, but it is still the second most valuable market for Scotch whisky. The value fell from £535.4m in 2011 to £434m in 2012, this represents a 19% decrease in the value of exports to France. No 1: The US is once by Text-Enhance">again the largest export market for Scotch whisky and 2012 saw bumper growth, with exports breaking through the £700m barrier for the first time. USA: The value of Scotch exports to the US increased by 16%, jumping from £654.9m in 2011 to $758m in 2012. The SWA expects this to keep improving and in a statement the group said, “Demand from the USA is expected to increase as consumer confidence grows and many people trade up to premium brands.” This desire for premium whisky is reflected in the fact that despite a big jump in the value of the US export market, volumes sent to the country actually dropped in 2012. In 2011, 130m bottles were sent across the pond, this dropped by 2% in 2012 to 127.5m. SWA mentioned that “Increasing consumer knowledge of Scotch whisky around the world has seen the demand for single malt and premium blended Scotch whisky increase. Single malt exports have risen over the last 10 years by 190% from £268m to £778m.” Reflecting the trend of last year for both Diageo and PernodRicard, sales of Scotch decreased in Southern Europe, but the SWA said “these were more than matched by growing exports elsewhere.” Exports to Eastern Europe, Asia and South America all increased; exports to India increased by 17% to £62m last year. Three good value Malbecs from Chile and Argentina With the success of Argentinian Malbec in the last few decades came the claim to fame of the Malbec from Cahors, France, where it originated before Phylloxera and diseases decimated the vineyards. Today's French Malbec, used in small quantities brings very deep color, ample tannin, and a plum-like flavor component and adds complexity to Bordeaux blends. However, Malbec comes into its own in Argentina, where it is most often bottled as a single varietal and where it seems to age fairly well — unlike its French counterpart . As a result, the grape’s new-found fame has expanded to the rest of the world and vintners are planting it in high and dry areas from Patagonia to Chile, and from the State of Washington to California in the US and now Australia. Here are three excellent value Malbecs from the same winery which straddles the Andes and the two countries: Chile and Argentina. An interesting one from the Rapel Valley in Chile, just across the Andes from Mendoza and two from Mendoza, where Trivento Bodegas y Viñedos, founded por Viña Concha y Toro in Chile owns vineyards. The three wines are an ideal match to red sauce pastas, roasted red meats, roasted vegetables, robust salads and barbecues. 2011 Trivento Malbec Reserve, Mendoza, Argentina ($11) 100% Malbec. Hand harvested and aged for 6 months in French oak. Deep red with violet hues, this full-bodied wine is redolent of red fruits like plum and cherry with vanilla hints from the oak and hints of spice, leather and pepper. Tamed acidity and medium tannins give it a robust finish. 2011 Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Reserva Malbec, Rapel Valley, Chile ($12.00) This 100% Chilean Malbec is the most interesting of the three. Inky purple, full-bodied, with luscious dark fruit mixed with hints of spice, black pepper and vanilla, it has a velvety texture and a delightful fresh acidity, ending in a long finish. It is perfect when paired with spring vegetables - which play well with the wine's minerality -, spinach gnocchi with pesto, pasta with a hearty tomato sauce and roasted poultry and meat. 2011 Trivento Amado Sur Malbec 2011 Trivento Amado Sur, Mendoza, Argentina ($15) 75% Malbec, 15% Syrah, 10% Bonarda produces a deep red wine with dark blue tones, aromas of plums and berries combined with black pepper and anise, chocolate and cinnamon. With a velvety structure and thick tannins it ends with a persistent and pleasant finish. Rich, Gastronomic Tradition and great Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa, The Basque Region Located in northern Spain, the Basque Country spans a rich, diverse growing region from the western Pyrenees on the French border to the Atlantic coast. Its wealth of natural resources has earned the “Euskadi” global recognition and a well-earned reputation for culinary tradition and innovation. Famous for their rich gastronomic tradition, their world class chefs and their fierce sense of identity, The Basque Country is now including wines to its list of achievements. At the 2012 Basque Country Food and Wine Exhibition in San Sebastián, importers from over 60 different countries met to explore and discover fine wines like the Rioja Alavesa wines from the southern part of the Basque Country. With a production of close to 40 million liters of wine, the red Tempranillo grape is the main variety of the Rioja Alavesa. Here are three lively wines, two under $15, that are distributed in the USA AGNVS Crianza Red 2007 Rioja Alavesa ($14). 95% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano from over 50 years old vines. This medium bodied wine was aged for 12 months in French and Russian oak and aged in bottle for 12 months. Deep garnet color with violet hues with an intense nose of red berries and balsamic it is lively in the mouth, with fresh acidity, yet silky, well-balanced and food friendly, particularly with charcuterie, red meat and game Viñedos y Bodegas de la Marquesa – Valserrano Crianza Red 2009 Rioja Alavesa ($14).. 90% Tempranillo / 10% Mazuelo. Viñedos y Bodegas de la Marquesa – Valserrano is an ancient and family run winery founded in 1880 and located in Villabuena de Alava, Rioja Alavesa. Approximately 900,000 lbs of grapes are grown each year on the family’s 165 acres of at least 25 year-old vineyards in Villabuena, from the sunny lower slopes of the Cantabrian Mountain Range to the banks of the River Ebro to the south-southwest. Aged for 18 months in American- and French-oak casks this full-bodied red is layered with black cherry and red berry notes, aromas of ripe plums, fresh figs, hazelnuts and hints of green tea and strawberry. Fresh and fruity on the palate, it has well integrated tannins and lively acidity and lingers in a long and aromatic finish. Finca Monteviejo 2007 Rioja Alavesa ($42) 95% Tempranillo / 5% Graciano and Garnacha. Aged for 18 months in new French oak, this full-bodied, black-cherry colored wine with shades of blue was bottled in January 2010. An intense nose of dried fruits, hay, berries and cherry liqueur precedes complex aromas of blackcurrant liqueur, coconut and chocolate with herbs and spices undertones. Strong tannins are tempered by a good acidity and hints of minerality, toffee, dried fruit and a long, lingering aftertaste. The Basque region is also renowned for their Idiazabal cheese Denomination of Origin, after the name of a small town at the foothills of Aralar Mountain. The area is renowned for its pastoral tradition that dates back over four thousand years. Idiazabal cheese is made from unprocessed milk from the Laxta goat breed, cured for a minimum of two months, then smoked or left natural. The round discs are slightly spicy in flavor with an intensely nutty aroma which pairs beautifully with all the above wines. Discover more about the Basque Country: http://www.facebook.com/SavorBasqueCountry. http://www.basquecountry-savourit.es/blog/ ByWines adds actor Kyle MacLachlan’s Pursued by Bear wines from Walla Walla to Wine Portfolio Listen to an interview with Movies/TV Actor Kyle MacLachlan,winemaker of Pursued by Bear, Walla Walla, Washington State, on FOOD & WINE TALK Motion picture and TV actor Kyle MacLachlan — Sex and the City and Desperate Housewives — poured tastings of his 2008 Pursued by Bear Cabernet Sauvignon and Baby Bear Syrah, new vintages from his Walla Walla-based wine partnership with Eric Dunham at ByWines’ headquarters in Miami. By Wines’ addition of Pursued by Bear, a Dunham MacLachlan Cabernet Sauvignon and Baby Bear Syrah from Walla Walla, Columbia Valley, to its portfolio of fine wines reflects an exclusive marketing and sales agreement to represent Kyle MacLachlan’s wines in Florida. Kyle MacLachlan’s interest in wine started early on in the 1970’s (he didn't like beer), and when director David Lynch, who cast MacLachlan in the movie Dune in his early 20s, discovered that the famed Chateau Lynch-Bages was a Bordeaux Grand cru, he began exchanging bottles with the actor. But it is on the occasion of his wedding to Desiree Gruber in Miami in 2002 that he came across Dunham Cellars and befriended winemaker Eric Dunham. Shortly after, he approached him with the idea of collaborating, and the partners decided to produce Pursued by Bear, a Cabernet Sauvignon, made at Dunham Cellars, in Walla Walla, soon followed by a hearty Syrah. The name, suggested over dinner by fellow actor Fred Savage, comes from a quirky stage direction ("Exit, pursued by a bear") in Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale. MacLachlan says his foray into winemaking was a labor of love that he dreamed about for years. 2008 Pursued by Bear Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley $75 . 78% Cab Sauv; 11% Merlot, 11% Syrah. alcohol 14.2% A creative collaboration between Dunham Cellars Senior Winemaker, Eric Dunham, and actor Kyle MacLachlan. sourced from the Lewis Estate Vineyard and the Phinny Hill Vineyard, the highly structured Bordeaux blend delivers an opulent nose of roasted coffee, black cherries, plums, hints of anise and herbs leading to a fruit forward, layered wine with an interesting mineral element and well-balanced tannins with a persistent finish. 411 cases. Wine should keep for at least 15 years. 2008 Baby Bear Syrah, Columbia Valley $45. This 100% Syrah from Lewis Estate and Phinny Hill vineyards spent 24 months in 100% French oak. 14.2% alchohol. It is an inky Syrah, rich and opulent, redolent with earthy aromas and hints of mountain berries, licorice and spice. By Wines Manager Victor Passalacqua is responsible for the strategic direction and exclusive distribution of this brand in Florida. For additional information: www.bywines.com Bisol and Affordable Art Fair (AFF) announce the winner of the 2nd edition of ‘Talento looking for Talent’ During a recent presentation held at the Milan Design Library, Bisol and Milan Affordable Art Fair (AAF affordableartfair.com) presented the Creative Talent award to Daniele Fabiani for the design of a label composed of three engravings representing stylized versions of the vine leaf. The winner, Daniele Fabiani, born in 1988 and a graduate of the ‘Brera Fine Arts Academy’ — curator of a great number of art exhibitions both in Italy and abroad, was selected among the two hundred competitors, and his work will be featured on the new label for the select sparkling wine Eliseo Cuvee del Fondatore Talento Metodo Classico DOC The jury was composed of Gianluca Bisol (general manager of the company of the same name) and of representatives from the worlds of business, culture, art and design. Bisol, the historical family of Prosecco and Cartizze in collaboration with AAF also awarded 1000 € to the young designer as well a vacation at Venissa and 12 bottles of the exclusive Bisol Talento Spumante Metodo Classico Brut with the label he designed. The ceremony culminated in a fitting toast when Bisol offered a degustation of their award-winning sparkling wines and the Bisol Talento Spumante Metodo Classico Brut. While Eliseo Cuvee del Fondatore Talento Metodo Classico DOC is not currently distributed in Florida, consumers can delight in Bisol’s many winning Proseccos: Bisol Crede Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG – $26.99 Bisol Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG - $51.99 Jeio Brut Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOC - $17.99 Jeio Rosé Cuvée Valdobbiadene VS - $16.99 Jeio Extra Dry Cuvée Valdobbiadene VSQ - $16.99 Winemaker Chris Carpenter and the amazing Lokoya, Cardinale, la Jota and Mr. Brave Mountain Wines of Napa, CA French study finds pesticide residues in 90% of wines Heritance wines, a winery without walls in Napa Valley, CA Château Lassègue: affordable St. Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux The Love of Sparkling Wines A chicken in every pot? Perhaps not, but Bordeaux wines on every table and for every pocket Brunello di Montalcino gets top “Vinibuoni D’italia 2013 Guide awards American Wine Society AWS Commercial Wine Competition Results 2012 To toast the holidays: Ferrari Metodo Classico; aristocratic Italian sparkling wines Marius 2010 Blanc by Michel Chapoutier, Le Pays d'Oc, France Amaretto, the intriguing and versatile almond tasting liqueur from Italy St. Supéry Elu Red Meritage 2000, Napa, Fresher and better today... 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__label__wiki	0.776554	0.776554	Archers shoot for No. 4; maroons try to extend run \| Inquirer Sports Archers shoot for No. 4; maroons try to extend run Philippine Daily Inquirer / 05:20 AM May 11, 2018 A De La Salle team seeking to bond more shoots for a fourth straight win in the Filoil Flying V Preseason Cup when it tangles with winless Emilio Aguinaldo College at Flying V Centre in San Juan on Friday. Tip off is at 4:30 p.m. with the Archers, who are playing under a new coach in Louie Gonzales, priming up for the UAAP as they gun to unseat bitter rival Ateneo. In another interesting match, the UP Fighting Maroons shoot for a third straight win when they tangle with the Perpetual Help Altas in the 6:30 p.m. game. The 12:30 p.m. contest will pit Lyceum against College of St. Benilde even as University of Santo Tomas slugs it out with San Sebastian at 2:15 p.m. The Maroons are coming off wins over National University and the underachieving Gilas Cadets. The Altas will be without veteran AJ Coronel, who was suspended for one game after accumulating two unsportsmanlike fouls in their loss to Gilas the previous week. “We have to improve in many facets of the game,” said Emilio Aguinaldo head coach Aris Sison in Filipino. “Some of our veterans have not done well and it is the young players who are responding to the challenge. As you know, the new players will only carry you so far.” La Salle rookies Brandon Bates, Taane Samuel and Miggy Corteza have been impressive this early in the tournament and are all looking UAAP-ready. The Generals, meanwhile, will be leaning on JP Maguliano, Philip Tampoc and point guard Maui Cruz. Tickets can be purchased at the venue gates. Subscribe to Inquirer Sports Newsletter Female prodigy stamps class in Petron karting tilt TAGS: De La Salle, Emilio Aguinaldo College, FilOil Flying V Preseason Cup, UAAP, UP Fighting Maroons	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1250
__label__wiki	0.968099	0.968099	Solskjaer: United did not deserve the points against Southampton Instead of moving into third place, Manchester United stays fifth and faces a real fight to qualify for the Champions League with a top-four finish. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer did not feel his side had suffered from fatigue. - Reuters Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said his side did not deserve the three points after a stoppage-time equaliser from Michael Obafemi gave Southampton a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford on Monday. United had been 2-1 up after goals from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial in response to Stuart Armstrong's early opener for the visitor. Instead of moving into third place, United stays fifth and faces a real fight to qualify for the Champions League with a top-four finish. ALSO READ\| Spirited Inter recover to sink Torino and go second “You think you have three points in the bag but we probably didn't deserve three points today,” said the Norwegian coach. “Southampton are a good team, they run, and run and chase. We never got into our rhythm today. We played some fantastic football at times. The two goals we scored were very, very good. “It was the worst time to concede a goal but it happens in football. We have won so many games in that way. It is all part of the learning for this team,” he added. United played the same starting team for the fifth straight league game, the first time it has done so since 1993, but Solskjaer did not feel his side had suffered from fatigue. ALSO READ\| Madrid digs deep to beat Granada, now only one win away from La Liga title “I don't think tiredness was the case. It was just one of those days we did not take our chances and they took theirs. “David de Gea had one really good save but apart from that we had the bigger chances but you are not going to be given three points and Southampton are a very good side,” he said. Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuettl was delighted with the way his vastly improved 12th placed team approached the match. ALSO READ\| Serie A hopes to allow fans in stadiums before end of season “We developed our game with the ball extremely (well) in the last few weeks. We are becoming more brave. We are taking more risks. If you take more risks things can happen,” he said. “We wanted to be brave, we have nothing to lose and we can play free. You can feel the guys really enjoy (it) at the moment.” Stuart Armstrong	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1251
__label__wiki	0.680735	0.680735	Take a walk inside the New Spurs Stadium Tottenham Hotspur Football Club take viewers on a walk through their new stadium concourses and out into the bowl! #SpursNewStadium #SportsVenueBusiness Wrigley Field Renovation 4K Time-Lapse by EarthCam Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, underwent a major renovation project and EarthCam documented each stage of the construction process. See progress from October 2017 to April 2018 with high definition construction camera images in this 4K time-lapse movie. #SportsVenueBusiness Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Centre – July Aerial Drone Overview The latest look at the Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center as opening day is less than two months away. For news, stories, highlights and more, go to: http://www.Bucks.com #SportsVenueBusiness Western Sydney Stadium: The people’s stadium Western Sydney Stadium is proudly funded by the NSW government. Find out what's involved in bringing to life a stadium including the brief, design, process and workforce. The point of difference with this project is the stakeholder interaction. Populous worked very early on with Lendlease to find out what is going to be the best design for the people of Western Sydney. Atmosphere was everything, and it's commonly referred to as the people's stadium. It's the atmosphere and feeling that you will receive when you're in the stadium, there will be 30,000 people there but you will feel like you're right on top of the pitch, right on top of the action. For more information visit lendlease.com.au #SportsVenueBusiness Brentford FC’s new stadium time-lapse: The first 100 days 100 days ago, Brentford FC officially broke ground on their new home at the Brentford Community Stadium on Lionel Road South. Despite snow, torrential rain and now baking heat, work continues regardless. The club have published this time-lapse showing the work so far to put in the piles that make up the foundations for their new home. Courtesy: Brentford FC. #SportsVenueBusiness DGS Clearsky: Drone Threat Management While Digital Global Systems (DGS) recognise that authorised and regulated drone use could offer great benefit to society, they also represent a risk in the hands of those that seek to threaten and destabilise us. Stadiums and large Public gatherings remain high risk targets and a particular challenge for those that manage public safety and stadium security. DGS Clearsky provides a practical solution that can monitor and track any drone activity near a stadium or defend the site, non intrusively from any illegal or unauthorised drone incursion so it never gets near. We cant stop bad people wanting to do harm but we can stop them succeeding. The public safety risk of doing nothing is too great. Digital Global Systems is a VIP Sponsor of Sports Venue Business. www.digitalglobalsystems.com #SportsVenueBusiness	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1252
__label__wiki	0.595855	0.595855	The Man-Made Myth mcook_and_dsloss ![Figure 2 (http://www.john-daly.com/press/lag-time.gif)](/content/images/lag-time-275x300.gif "lag-time") ![Figure 1 (http://web.me.com/uriarte/Earths_Climate/Role_of_greenhouse_gases_files/co2_ch4_ciclos_glaciales.jpg)](/content/images/climate_chart-300x211.jpg "climate_chart") Figure 1 (http://web.me.com/uriarte/Earths_Climate/Role_of_greenhouse_gases_files/co2_ch4_ciclos_glaciales.jpg) Figure 2 (http://www.john-daly.com/press/lag-time.gif) Every week, a new green initiative arrives at Stanford, from “meatless Mondays” to compact fluorescent light bulbs to Stanford commute club—all of which assume our normal activities damage the environment. Concerns about climate change as a consequence of human activity are particularly relevant now. People who challenge the global warming coalition face ridicule as ‘climate skeptics.’ But is the alleged science behind this issue so clear? The linchpin of the argument behind anthropogenic climate change—the idea of man-made global warming—is the relationship between carbon dioxide levels and temperature. Typical climate history accounts depict global temperature averages vs. atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration over the last 600,000 years. The two variables appear perfectly correlated. Naturally, we conclude that changes in carbon dioxide drive temperature changes, as Al Gore indicated in An Inconvenient Truth. But, wait . . . how do we know whether changes in carbon dioxide concentration affect temperature averages, or the reverse? Without further analysis, we don’t. To address this issue, climate scientists have repeatedly studied periods over which carbon dioxide and temperature dramatically shift—namely, the beginnings and endings of Ice Ages. They have discovered global temperature increases eight hundred years before carbon dioxide concentrations rise, and temperature decreases eight hundred years before carbon dioxide concentrations fall. See papers from any of the following authors to investigate this claim: Petit (1999), Fischer (1999), Indermuhle (2000), Monnin (2001), Yokoyama (2000). Figure 1 models the correlation between CO2 concentration and global temperature, as typically seen on a 600,000 year scale. Figure 2 represents a similar comparison but is a more useful depiction for understanding causal relationships, as it focuses in on a narrower time scale to portray the repeated lags between temperature changes and CO2 concentration changes. Believers in man-made climate change tend to provide the 600,000 year diagram but rarely offer the same graph under a smaller time scale. Their portrayal distorts the relationship between temperature and CO2 concentration, hiding evidence to support the reverse conclusion: temperature trends drive CO2 levels. Reported accurately, the data invalidates anthropogenic climate change theory. In addition to relying on the historical correlation of CO2 concentration and temperature, climate scientists frequently cite computer models as evidence for the causal role of carbon dioxide in the warming trend. The problem with this approach lies in the imprecise nature of climate models. Such models have multiple free parameters which researchers can adjust to skew predictions toward a desired result. It’s possible to aggressively tweak inputs to amplify the role of CO2 in temperature trends. Models attributing CO2 levels to climate change have yielded miserable predictions over the last two decades, significantly overestimating warming effects. Furthermore, these models contradict solid evidence over the past 600,000 years, particularly most relevant studies of starts and ends of glacial periods. By contrast, models that do not emphasize carbon’s role in driving temperature change agree with historical data and predict warming trends as effectively or better. Furthermore, when examining temperature change, we must ask: Compared to what? Global warming believers often cite temperature changes from the last 200–1,000 years to the present. But most any time within these centuries represents an abnormally low starting point with respect to the preceding millennia. The period from around 1200–1850 has been called the “Little Ice Age.” Our global temperature increase of about .7ºC in the last 150 years is positioned to overstate carbon effects without controlling for a “normal” starting point. On this topic, NASA Senior Research Scientist Leonard Weinstein’s 2009 article debunking the concept of CO2 feedback is particularly enlightening. Another myth in the “science” of climate change is the claimed consensus. In response to the International Panel on Climate Control’s report (which was initiated and backed by the United Nations), independent scientists on the Non-Governmental International Panel on Climate Change created a comprehensive reply examining the errors in the IPCC’s report. This reply is called Climate Change Reconsidered, a document which garnered signatures from 31,478 American scientists supporting the statement: “There is no convincing scientific evidence that human release of carbon dioxide, methane, or other greenhouse gases is causing or will, in the foreseeable future, cause catastrophic heating of the Earth’s atmosphere and disruption of the Earth’s climate.” There is not a consensus. What does this mean for students? Any practice intended to reduce hydrocarbon fuel burning is a futile inconvenience. Email and poster bombardments encouraging students to live sustainably (with the goal of cutting CO2 emissions) are based on flawed reasoning. Stanford students are smart. They would never hassle themselves unnecessarily. Those who do change daily habits to cut carbon emissions merely subscribe to, and often propagate, popular faith. We have grown up in a society in which the myth of man-made global warming is so thoroughly pervasive, doubt is heretical. But science proves human carbon dioxide emissions are not responsible for global warming. Understanding this fact, it is preposterous for us students to alter our lifestyles or sacrifice the wonderful benefits of technologies that rely on fossil fuels. Reflecting on “Brainstorming India”: Observing the “Buying Trap” During spring quarter 2008, I had the opportunity to take the student-initiated course MS&E 75SI: “Brainstorming India.” Student-initiated courses are planned and taught News Insiders Discuss Future of Journalism On the evening of October 22nd, some of the most prominent names in the news industry gathered in Cubberley Auditorium to discuss “New Times: The	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1258
__label__wiki	0.544083	0.544083	harry blaisure wrote on January 1, 2017 at 3:09 pm: Saw your christmas shows on the Norwegian Jewel, you were GREAT! JOAN YESNER from CHERRY HILL, NJ wrote on December 26, 2016 at 6:08 pm: We had a great time last night at the Katz Jcc in Cherry Hill. Thanks for a great show! Sherri from Haddonfield NJ wrote on December 26, 2016 at 2:56 am: Hi Steven (with a v): A friend and I just saw your show at the JCC in Cherry Hill and really enjoyed it! Hope to see you perform again. It was a great way to spend X-mas. 🙂 Sherri Arthur and Laura Corrie from Homosassa, FL wrote on December 25, 2016 at 2:16 pm: Amazing show and Person. Keep being real, saw you in Villa Roma. Thanks for keeping the language clean. Glenn Fuchs from Brick, NJ wrote on November 21, 2016 at 6:08 pm: Saw you at Temple Rodeph Torah's comedy night this past Saturday. Great show, thanks for making me laugh so hard. Les Hall from Hunterxon Hillz Playhouzs wrote on November 19, 2016 at 5:30 am: Great show ws really enjoyed it. You were vedy funny. We will try to see you again. Sylvia Smith from California wrote on November 6, 2016 at 5:51 pm: Steven - after watching you perform on a recent Mexican Riviera Norwegian cruise (Oct 2016), I had to learn more about you! You are an amazing talent. Haven't laughed that much in a long time. I would love to see you perform again - Vegas? - and bring all my friends/family (we told them all about you). You were a HUGE highlight of our cruise! Thank you for keeping it clean =) Jessica Messina from New York wrote on October 31, 2016 at 3:10 pm: Had a great time listening to you on Norweigian Jewel! Brad Bierley from Reno, NV wrote on October 21, 2016 at 5:03 am: Like your show tonight. Great job. Maranda Jeffreys from Villa Roma, Catskills wrote on October 14, 2016 at 2:48 am: Your show was great Tony Fernandes from Brookfield, CT wrote on September 10, 2016 at 3:08 am: Hey Steve, You are one seriously funny guy. Saw your show live for the first time tonight and you killed it for me. You had the club going from the word go and kept us laughing the entire time. Your voices and sound effects were incredible. Really loved your comedy can't wait to see you again. Thanks for entertaining us so well. Mariusz from Danbury, CT wrote on September 10, 2016 at 3:06 am: Excellent show tonight, so funny, thank you! John from Westport, CT wrote on August 17, 2016 at 1:59 am: Great show at the Levitt Pavillion tonite. I looked around during the show and no one was staring at their phones - a good sign. Thomas Baumgartner from Gainesville, Fl wrote on May 24, 2016 at 2:34 am: Great job at the Catskills! Very funny!!!!👍😄 Barbara from Kingspoint, florida wrote on February 21, 2016 at 6:47 pm: Saw you last night and loved the show - you wrer great Shelley Goldenberg from Tamarac wrote on February 21, 2016 at 3:37 pm: Saw you last night as the opening act for Clint Holmes and you were great. Keep smiling. Robin Zacharius from Kings Point, Tamarac, Fla wrote on February 21, 2016 at 5:02 am: Went to see Clint Holmes. He was as great as when I saw him in Vegas. But the real surprise was you!! You are absolutely the best comedian I have seen. I hope you will be in New York, Long Island or Vegas. Must see you again! Thank you for making me laugh!😃 roz balan from tamarac,florida wrote on February 21, 2016 at 4:33 am: SAW YOUR SHOW TONIGHT AT KINGS POINT. LOVED IT. YOU ARE A GREAT TALENT. WE CRUISE OFTEN AND WILL LOOK FOR YOU. P.S MY NEICE IS COMIC MICHELLE BALAN MAYBE YOU KNOW HER, IF YES, JUST SAY HI FROM AUNT ROZ Brad from Oshkosh Wi wrote on February 14, 2016 at 2:31 pm: Great show 02/13/2016 on Bahamas Cruise mary from hollywood florida wrote on February 14, 2016 at 1:36 pm: saw you on the grand celebration 2/11/16 great show i laughed the whole show thanx	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1260
__label__wiki	0.706999	0.706999	Home » News » Pepsico deal Neilson Cadbury eyes Mexico marketNeilson Cadbury, the confectionery division of William Neilson, is betting a newly signed distribution deal with PepsiCo will enable it to become a major player in Mexico's emerging confectionery market.Under the agreement, Sabritas, a Mexican subsidiary of... By Strategy Staff Neilson Cadbury eyes Mexico market Neilson Cadbury, the confectionery division of William Neilson, is betting a newly signed distribution deal with PepsiCo will enable it to become a major player in Mexico’s emerging confectionery market. Under the agreement, Sabritas, a Mexican subsidiary of PepsiCo, will distribute Neilson Cadbury products to Mexican stores at the same time that it drops off its current offering of salty snacks, hard candies and other products. Historically, foreign chocolate manufacturers have faced prohibitively high tariffs when shipping product into Mexico. But two years ago, the Mexican government reduced the tariff to 20%, with the promise of further reductions if the North American free trade agreement is introduced. Since the drop in tariff, the world’s largest confectionery makers, among them Mars, Hershey Foods, and Nestle, have rushed to establish operations in the country. Almost overnight the market, which is still in its infancy, has ballooned to $200 million in annual sales. PA How agencies renewed support for small businesses Until next year, happy holidays from strategy Circle K wants you to be lucky this holiday Did the Reese Society reach cult-like status? McCann Canada hires new CSO	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1265
__label__cc	0.601012	0.398988	NZ DIETARY FIBRE INADEQUACY IS COSTLY FOR ECONOMY New research conducted by Deloitte Access Economics and Nutrition Research Australia shows that if every New Zealand adult adds three serves of high fibre grain food to their daily diet, it could save the economy an estimated $607 million a year in reduced healthcare costs and lost productivity, and potentially avert 34,000 new cases of cardiovascular disease and 68,000 new cases of type 2 diabetes. With New Zealand adults eating well below the fibre intake recommended to help reduce their risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D), there is room for improvement in the nation’s diet. The research, commissioned by Kellogg’s, shows that CVD and T2D currently cost the economy $2.5 billion a year in healthcare costs and associated lost productivity. Annually, one in three deaths in New Zealand is caused by CVD[ii], making it the single leading cause of death in the country. Meanwhile, diabetes is the underlying cause of approximately 2 in 100 deaths, with more than 53,000 new cases of T2D from 2010 to 2016 – equivalent to one per hour. Given the effectiveness of grain fibre in reducing the combined risk of these chronic diseases, the research looked into how increasing our grain fibre intake may help to reduce this cost burden. Modelling by Deloitte Access Economics shows that even adding just two serves of high fibre grain food can potentially help prevent 19,000 new cases of CVD and 38,000 new cases of T2D, and save the health economy more than $340 million per year. Sarah Hanrahan, CEO of the New Zealand Nutrition Foundation, said, “The research is a positive step towards encouraging people not to forget about grains, and to incorporate more grain fibre into their diet over the long term. “Getting to two more serves could be as simple as having a bowl of high fibre cereal at breakfast, swapping white bread for wholemeal bread at lunch or including corn or brown rice at dinner,” said Hanrahan. Heather Verry, chief executive of Diabetes NZ welcomes the research. “Scientific evidence shows that grain fibre provides an even greater risk reduction for type 2 diabetes than fibre from fruit and vegetables, so we’re very supportive of initiatives that help raise awareness of foods that can help protect us,” said Verry. New Zealand lead partner at Deloitte Access Economics, Linda Meade, says the modelling showed huge potential for population health improvements. “Because of the reduction in chronic disease risk from grain fibre, we could potentially avert tens of thousands of new cases of chronic disease and save the economy hundreds of millions in associated costs,” said Meade. Kellogg NZ country manager Ben O’Brien said the research continues Kellogg’s commitment to fibre. “We’ve been investing in fibre for years now and we know the benefits for people’s health. By commissioning this research, we want to help people understand how important grain fibre is and encourage healthy grain choices over time. “Let’s not forget fibre from grains when we have discussions about increasing fibre intakes. As the research has shown, it has a big impact on our health and on the economy,” said O'Brien. The research examined data from the Adult Nutrition Survey to determine the current fibre intakes of New Zealanders.[v] Grain fibre, because of its potential to reduce risk, was then used to model increases in intakes to recommended levels. Previous articleSUNSCREEN COMPLAINT RESULTS IN ACTION Next articleCOCA-COLA AMATIL NZ APPOINTS LOWE AS GM OF PEOPLE AND CULTURE CHEESY ROSÉ Angry Orchard and Crown Finish have teamed up to create a limited-edition rosé cider washed cheese. The rose-hued cheese is a creamy blend of…	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1267
__label__wiki	0.708518	0.708518	VIRTUAL TOUR VISIT REQUEST INFO UNDERGRADUATE GRADUATE CONTINUING EDUCATION MORE PROGRAMS Updates on the 2020-2021 Academic Year SVA continues remote instruction, with select facilities accessible by appointment. Click below for updates. Blog > Mfa Social Documentary Film SVA Watch List: Five Shows and Movies to Watch This Summer During this continued time of social distancing and staying safe amid COVID-19, everyone is looking to engage with culture, to be informed, entertained or inspired. Thankfully, SVA alumni and faculty have created or contributed to a number of recent TV shows, documentaries and movies that are available to watch right now. Here are four productions you can watch now, and one that will be available very soon. Nadia Bedzhanova (MPS 2012 Live Action Short Film) directed and wrote and Thomas Knight (BFA 2014 Film and Video) edited this film, which follows three young adults coping with mental-health and identity issues. Watch at bewareofdogmovie.com. This biopic of Nobel Prize–winning scientist Marie Curie, based on the book by Lauren Redniss (MFA 2000 Illustration as Visual Essay) stars Rosamund Pike and premieres on Amazon Prime on July 24. Based on and featuring the same cast as her 2018 film Skate Kitchen, this series by Crystal Moselle (BFA 2002 Film and Video) tells the stories of a crew of young female skateboarders in New York City. Watch on HBO. Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children Show of Force, the media company co-founded by MFA Social Documentary Film Chair Maro Chermayeff, co-produced this documentary series, which debuted in early April, about the abductions and murders of some 30 African American children in Atlanta in the late ’70s and early ’80s, and their ongoing investigation. Watch on HBO. Bao Nguyen (MFA 2011 Social Documentary Film) directed this documentary about movie legend Bruce Lee’s early years and struggles in the entertainment industry. Watch on ESPN. This feature was adapted from articles in the spring/summer 2020 edition of the Visual Arts Journal. 209 East 23rd Street JUMP IN / REACH OUT / CONNECT Working @ SVA Hire SVA Talent	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1271
__label__wiki	0.720735	0.720735	Sumo Nova Elite Beat Agent Review by sumo nova Part of Nintendo Touch Generations’ Games (games that are made for people who usually don’t play videogames), Elite Beat Agent is a rhythm game that appeals to both casual and hardcore players alike. The spiritual successor to the Japanese original (Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan), Elite Beat Agents received an American makeover to cater more to American tastes. The main characters are three government agents whose job is to help people. Everytime someone cries for help, the Elite Beat Agents will rush to them. To help, these three agents must dance to different tunes to encoruage the helpees overcome their dire situations. The story is seperated into 18 independent stages (3 of which are hidden). Each stage has its very own stand-alone story (with the exception to the last stage). Each of the story is told through a comic-like presentation. They are very wacky yet addictive to play through. The story is the best reason to play Elite Beat Agents. Not much can be said about the graphics as much of the game as almost all of the game is done with artwork with some animation (only the three agents are rendered during gameplay). The artwork looks great but it is also very generic. As a rhythm game, Elite Beat Agents is all about the music (make sure you use headphones as the DS speakers aren’t very good). Each of the 18 independent stages has their very own music (with the exception to the final stage, which has two) that corresponds surprising well with the quirky story. Elite Beat Agents’ track list includes a diverse collection of hits from today and the past. All of the songs are cover versions of the original. These Songs include: Walkie Talkie Man Makes No Difference Sk8er Boi I Was Born to Love You Rock This Town La La You’re The Inspiration Without A Fight With such a diverse selection of songs, players will be guaranteed that they will play through a song that they hate. For me personally, I was disappointed with the lack of R&B songs. Elite Beat Agents takes full of the touch screen. Gameplay composes of three elements: hit marker, phrase marker and spin marker. For hit markers, players have to tap a circle spot on the screen at just the right time. Players do the same for phrase markers except they have to tap and hold the markers and then follow it along a path. Spin markers simply requires player to draw circles rapidly to fill up the spin meter. Successes and failures are determined by the Elite-o-meter. The Elite-o-meter slow falls and players must successful hit all the markers to keep it up. Each stage usually has three parts; as long players keep the meter in green they will get a good cut scene. If it’s red, players will get a bad cut scene. As long as players keep the meter green at the end of the stage, they will beat it. Gameplay is simple yet addicting. Players would want to improve on their score over and over again. With different modes including difficulty and multiplayer levels, Elite Beat Agents has a very high replay value. The game is without some imperfections, however. Players’ hands will obstruct the part of the screen; as a result, blind spots are present. Although it doesn’t affect the overall enjoyment, it is a minor annoyance that makes the game a little bit more difficult. Elite Beat Agents may not be a classic, but its unique and addicting features make it an experience no Nintendo DS owner can be without. Review: Cosco Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Review of the Hoover Elite Rewind Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner America's Elite Fighter Jets - a Comparison Can the Milwaukee Bucks Enter the Class of the Elite in the East? Guild Wars Guide to the Elite Skills Locations Is America Controlled by a Small but Powerful Political Elite? Previous Post: « The Beginnings of the Reformation in England Next Post: The Non-Writer’s Guide to Writing an Ebook » © 2021 Sumo Nova · Contact · Privacy	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1281
__label__wiki	0.684665	0.684665	Televerde Selects Melbourne, Australia for Asia-Pacific Headquarters and Contact Center Location Televerde November 21, 2017 \| In The News Global Sales and Marketing Solutions Provider to Bring Demand Generation and Inside Sales Expertise Across Asia-Pacific Market (November 20, 2017 – Phoenix, AZ) – A leader in B2B demand generation and inside sales solutions that help clients better serve their customers and improve sales, Televerde, announced today that its bringing its services to the Asia-Pacific market, including Australia, New Zealand, India and Southeast Asia. Televerde has selected Melbourne, Australia as the home of its Asia-Pacific headquarters and contact center. From Melbourne, Televerde will provide additional international reach for its current clients while also enabling companies based in the region to increase sales outreach efforts through its proven demand generation and inside sales expertise and approaches. Televerde has worked closely with Invest Victoria, the Victorian Government’s world-class investment promotion agency, to establish itself in Melbourne. The Company chose Melbourne for its Asia-Pacific headquarters specifically based on its competitive business environment, highly-skilled and multilingual workforce, world-class infrastructure to help overall reach, and extensive government support. Televerde joins a growing list of international companies which have set up offices in Melbourne, including OVH, Hired, Square, Slack, Yellowfin and Zendesk. Televerde, which already has office locations in North America, South America and Europe, is continuing its global expansion at an important time. Companies everywhere are faced with ever-changing, complex technologies in marketing automation, big data analytics and CRM. Excelling at both the sales and marketing sides of the equation, Televerde leverages technology, strategic engagement planning, data intelligence and integrated teleservices with a unique delivery model. Minister for Trade and Investment Philip Dalidakis said Televerde’s investment underlines Victoria’s position as a center for technology in the Asia-Pacific region. “We’re thrilled that Televerde has chosen to base its Asia-Pacific headquarters and contact center in Melbourne, and create nearly 80 new jobs. Televerde is a welcome addition to Victoria’s technology eco-system and we look forward to continuing to work with the company as it grows from a Victorian base,” Mr Dalidakis said. “We recognize that regardless of location, growing businesses have the same sales and marketing challenges that Televerde can help them overcome. We bring expertise from more than 20 years helping global businesses find and retain more clients and make better use of the sales and marketing technology investments they have made. Whether it’s outsourced sales, integrated teleservices or making sense or getting the most out of a marketing automation system, we’re eager to help companies grow throughout Asia-Pacific and to be a partner those that want to break into the North American market, too,” said James Hooker, Chief Executive Officer, Televerde. “Invest Victoria has been a wonderful partner and the business community of Melbourne has been incredibly welcoming. We look forward to a productive, long-term commitment to Melbourne, Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.” Televerde is based out of the United States in Phoenix, Arizona. The Company also has a European office in Glasgow, Scotland and a Latin American office in Cordoba, Argentina. To apply for a position at Televerde Melbourne, visit www.televerde.com/careers. For sales and service inquiries email: info@televerde.com. About Televerde Televerde is a global demand generation company that provides sales and marketing solutions designed to acquire new business and accelerate revenue. Founded in 1995, the Company serves as strategic partners for our clients, dedicated to delivering exceptional results from the moment leads enter the sales pipeline to close. By offering proven solutions in the areas of marketing technology services, strategic engagement planning, data intelligence, demand generation, teleservices and inside sales, Televerde has helped a wide range of large and mid-sized companies around the world generate over $8 billion in revenue. To learn more, visit www.televerde.com. 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__label__cc	0.513497	0.486503	June 30, 2014 Paul M. Davis June was a big month for data science, with major news coming out of the Apache Hadoop® Summit 2014, much discussion about the job market for data scientists, and new research demonstrating the impact Apache Hadoop® is having on enterprises. Pivotal announced benchmarks demonstrating the industry-leading speed of its SQL query optimizer HAWQ running on Pivotal HD, while our data science team shared numerous technical insights about their client engagements on the blog. Here’s our monthly roundup of the top data science news of the month, both from Pivotal and the entire industry. SiliconANGLE: Skill Sets Today’s Data Scientists Need to Succeed \| #HadoopSummit2014 At the Apache Hadoop® Summit 2014, held earlier this month, there was much discussion about the high demand for data scientists, and what that means for businesses and practicioners. 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__label__wiki	0.619393	0.619393	Data and methods Elevation change and basal melt-rate derivation Code and data availability Review statement TC \| Articles \| Volume 13, issue 10 The Cryosphere, 13, 2633–2656, 2019 https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-13-2633-2019 Research article 10 Oct 2019 Research article \| 10 Oct 2019 Ice shelf basal melt rates from a high-resolution digital elevation model (DEM) record for Pine Island Glacier, Antarctica Ice shelf basal melt rates from a high-resolution digital elevation model (DEM) record for Pine Island Glacier, Antarctica Ice shelf basal melt rates from a high-resolution digital elevation model (DEM) record for Pine... David E. Shean et al. David E. Shean1, Ian R. Joughin2, Pierre Dutrieux3, Benjamin E. Smith2, and Etienne Berthier4 David E. Shean et al. David E. Shean1, Ian R. Joughin2, Pierre Dutrieux3, Benjamin E. Smith2, and Etienne Berthier4 1Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98185, USA 2Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98105, USA 3Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University, Palisades, NY 10964, USA 4LEGOS, CNES, CNRS, IRD, UPS, Université de Toulouse, Toulouse, France Correspondence: David E. Shean (dshean@uw.edu) Received: 22 Sep 2018 – Discussion started: 16 Oct 2018 – Revised: 20 Aug 2019 – Accepted: 04 Sep 2019 – Published: 10 Oct 2019 Ocean-induced basal melting is responsible for much of the Amundsen Sea Embayment ice loss in recent decades, but the total magnitude and spatiotemporal evolution of this melt is poorly constrained. To address this problem, we generated a record of high-resolution digital elevation models (DEMs) for Pine Island Glacier (PIG) using commercial sub-meter satellite stereo imagery and integrated additional 2002–2015 DEM and altimetry data. We implemented a Lagrangian elevation change (Dh∕Dt) framework to estimate ice shelf basal melt rates at 32–256 m resolution. We describe this methodology and consider basal melt rates and elevation change over the PIG ice shelf and lower catchment from 2008 to 2015. We document the evolution of Eulerian elevation change (dh∕dt) and upstream propagation of thinning signals following the end of rapid grounding line retreat around 2010. Mean full-shelf basal melt rates for the 2008–2015 period were ∼82–93 Gt yr−1, with ∼200–250 m yr−1 basal melt rates within large channels near the grounding line, ∼10–30 m yr−1 over the main shelf, and ∼0–10 m yr−1 over the North shelf and South shelf, with the notable exception of a small area with rates of ∼50–100 m yr−1 near the grounding line of a fast-flowing tributary on the South shelf. The observed basal melt rates show excellent agreement with, and provide context for, in situ basal melt-rate observations. We also document the relative melt rates for kilometer-scale basal channels and keels at different locations on the ice shelf and consider implications for ocean circulation and heat content. These methods and results offer new indirect observations of ice–ocean interaction and constraints on the processes driving sub-shelf melting beneath vulnerable ice shelves in West Antarctica. Article (PDF, 22644 KB) Supplement (1543 KB) How to cite. Shean, D. E., Joughin, I. R., Dutrieux, P., Smith, B. E., and Berthier, E.: Ice shelf basal melt rates from a high-resolution digital elevation model (DEM) record for Pine Island Glacier, Antarctica, The Cryosphere, 13, 2633–2656, https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-13-2633-2019, 2019. 1 Introduction The Amundsen Sea Embayment (ASE) of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS, Fig. 1) has experienced significant acceleration, thinning, and grounding line retreat since at least the 1970s (Joughin et al., 2003; Konrad et al., 2018; Mouginot et al., 2014; Rignot et al., 2014; Rignot, 1998). During this period, regional mass loss increased to present-day estimates of ∼100–120 Gt yr−1 (Medley et al., 2014; Sutterley et al., 2014; Velicogna et al., 2014). These changes appear to be linked to changes in the meridional transport of dense, relatively warm (∼0.5–1.2 ∘C, up to +2–4 ∘C above in situ freezing point, Jacobs et al., 2011, 2012; Rignot and Jacobs, 2002) Southern Ocean-sourced Circumpolar Deep Water (CDW) onto the continental shelf (Dutrieux et al., 2014b; Jacobs et al., 1996; Pritchard et al., 2012; Shepherd et al., 2004), where it is funneled along deep troughs toward the vulnerable grounding lines of large ice streams with reverse bed slopes (Jenkins et al., 2010). Marine ice sheet grounding lines on reverse bed slopes are inherently unstable (Schoof, 2007; Weertman, 1974), and this focused melting can trigger further grounding-line retreat, acceleration, and dynamic thinning (Joughin and Alley, 2011). Approximately 75 % of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet is grounded below sea level, raising concerns about large-scale collapse due to this instability, which could lead to ∼3.3 m of global sea level rise (Bamber et al., 2009). Figure 1Cumulative and annual DEM composites for West Antarctica. (a) Weighted-average composite of ∼3000 WorldView/GeoEye stereo DEMs from 2010 to 2015, overlaid on Bedmap2 shaded relief map. Total cumulative 2 m DEM coverage is 4.1 million km2. The black box shows the location of Fig. 2. (b) DEM composite with elevation values relative to EGM2008 geoid (approximates mean sea level) and the color is stretched to show surface elevation of floating ice shelves. (c) Total count of DEMs for the 2010–2015 time period and (d) annual DEM mosaics with same color scale as panel (a). Note the increased annual coverage over time, with good coverage of PIG ice shelf in all years. Projection is Antarctic polar stereographic (EPSG:3031). Over the past ∼30 years, numerous observational studies have estimated Antarctic ice shelf basal melt rates (e.g., Table S2 of Rignot et al., 2013). The scope of these efforts ranges from continent-wide remote-sensing inventories (Depoorter et al., 2013; Paolo et al., 2015; Pritchard et al., 2012; Rignot et al., 2013; Shepherd et al., 2010) to detailed analysis of individual shelves (Berger et al., 2017; Dutrieux et al., 2013; Joughin and Padman, 2003; Moholdt et al., 2014; Wilson et al., 2017). Various methods were used for these assessments, including mass budget (“input–output” or “flux gate”) methods (Depoorter et al., 2013; Rignot et al., 2013), satellite laser altimetry (Pritchard et al., 2012), satellite radar altimetry (Paolo et al., 2015; Shepherd et al., 2004), field observations with phase-sensitive radar (Dutrieux et al., 2014a; Jenkins et al., 2006; Langley et al., 2014; Marsh et al., 2015; Stanton et al., 2013), in situ oceanographic observations from autonomous submersibles (Dutrieux et al., 2014b; Jenkins et al., 2010), borehole-deployed instrumentation (Kobs et al., 2014; Stanton et al., 2013), traditional mooring or ship-based oceanographic observations beyond the ice shelf margins (Jacobs et al., 1996, 2011; Jenkins et al., 1997, 2018), and ocean circulation modeling (e.g., Dutrieux et al., 2014b; Payne et al., 2007; Schodlok et al., 2012). Each of these methods has advantages and disadvantages, differing spatial coverage and resolution, temporal coverage and resolution, measurement uncertainty, and logistical cost. Many methods require multiple input datasets, and the available data often span different time periods. For example, most previous mass budget analyses combine elevation change rates derived from ICESat altimetry between 2003 and 2008 – a time period characterized by significant change and imbalance in the Amundsen Sea Embayment region – with velocities from a fixed year or a composite mosaic from multiple years (e.g., mosaic of Rignot et al., 2011). Elevation data from satellite laser and radar altimetry are further limited by large footprints and sparse repeat-track spacing, with increased uncertainty over areas with non-negligible slopes and/or roughness. Here, we describe the methods to process and analyze a new dataset of high-resolution digital elevation models (DEMs) from stereo satellite imagery for Pine Island Glacier (PIG), Antarctica. We use these products to characterize the spatial distribution of ice shelf basal melt and elevation change over the past decade, and evaluate relative melt rates for kilometer-scale ice shelf thickness variations. These methods and results provide a foundation for forthcoming detailed analyses of spatiotemporal evolution of PIG ice shelf basal melt rates and comparisons with ocean observations. Figure 2Context for the PIG catchment: (a) high-resolution WorldView/GeoEye DEM mosaic over Bedmap2 DEM. The white outline shows the PIG ice shelf and ∼2011 grounding line. The black box shows the location of Fig. 3. (b) Combined bed topography and bathymetry from anisotropic interpolation of radar-derived ice thickness and other sources (see Sect. 2.6). Note the bedrock channels beneath main trunk and tributaries. The dotted white line shows the location of the transverse seabed ridge (TSR) in the PIG ice shelf cavity (see Supplement Fig. S1 for detailed bed intercomparison). (c) Median 2006–2016 surface velocity magnitude with the color ramp saturated at 1 km yr−1 to show detail over tributaries (see Fig. 1 of Shean et al., 2017, for the color ramp saturated at 4 km yr−1). 1.1 Pine Island Glacier Pine Island Glacier (Fig. 2) has received significant attention due to the ∼30 km grounding line retreat along its centerline (Rignot et al., 2014) (∼8 km average retreat across the full width of fast-flowing trunk, Joughin et al., 2016), ∼75 % increase in surface velocity (Mouginot et al., 2014), and >100 m of thinning (Bindschadler, 2002; Pritchard et al., 2009) since the 1970s, with accelerated retreat beginning in the 1990s, likely due to increased ocean heat content, circulation, and basal melt (Jacobs et al., 2011). Total discharge across the main PIG grounding line increased from ∼73 Gt yr−1 in the mid-1990s to ∼114 Gt yr−1 in 2009 (Mouginot et al., 2014), with a corresponding increase from ∼10 to ∼12 Gt yr−1 across the grounding line of the South PIG ice shelf (e.g., the “Wedge” catchment of Medley et al., 2014). Retreat, speedup and thinning peaked between 2009 and 2010, followed by an observed ∼2 %–3 % velocity decrease over the main PIG ice shelf between 2012 and 2013 (Christianson et al., 2016; Mouginot et al., 2014) and return to ∼2009 velocities by early 2015. Recent inventories suggest that PIG accounts for nearly ∼20 % (∼120–130 Gt yr−1) of present-day West Antarctic discharge and ∼40 % (40 to 50 Gt yr−1) of recent ASE mass loss (Medley et al., 2014; Mouginot et al., 2014; Rignot, 2008). This ice loss corresponds to a sea-level rise contribution of ∼0.10–0.15 mm yr−1 – a substantial portion of the present-day Antarctic Ice Sheet contribution of ∼0.2–0.4 mm yr−1 (Bamber et al., 2018; Church et al., 2013; Rietbroek et al., 2016; The IMBIE team, 2018; WCRP Global Sea Level Budget Group, 2018). A detailed understanding of the processes (e.g., ocean forcing, marine ice sheet instability) responsible for these observed changes, and their relative importance over time, is critical for future projections of PIG dynamics, mass loss, and contributions to global sea-level rise. Figure 3October–December 2012 WorldView/GeoEye DEM mosaic of the PIG ice shelf. Labels show regions discussed in text: North ice shelf, South ice shelf, Main ice shelf, “ice plain”, and fast-flowing South ice shelf tributary. White outline shows ∼2011 grounding line. Elevation values are the corrected surface height (Eq. 1) above the EGM2008 geoid. 1.2 Geographic setting The fast-flowing portion of the PIG ice shelf (“main shelf”, Fig. 3) is ∼25 km wide and nearly 100 km long, with ice thickness of ∼1–1.5 km near the main grounding line, and ∼300–400 m near the calving front. Surface velocities over the main shelf are currently ∼4 km yr−1 (∼11 m d−1), with ∼2–4 km wide shear margins that separate the main shelf from the northeast (“North shelf”) and southwest (“South shelf”) sectors of the PIG ice shelf (Fig. 3). In general, surface velocity is relatively slow (< 100–500 m yr−1) over the North shelf and South shelf, except for a fast-flowing tributary of the South ice shelf with a velocity of ∼1 km yr−1 and thickness of ∼1 km near the grounding line (Fig. 2). Total ice shelf area in recent decades varied from ∼5500 to ∼6000 km2, due to changes in the grounding line and calving front positions. The PIG catchment (Fig. 2a) covers ∼1.8–2.0×105 km2 with annual surface mass balance (SMB) estimates of ∼68±6 Gt yr−1 (Medley et al., 2014). The surface of the PIG ice shelf is characterized by a series of longitudinal (approximately along-flow) ridges and troughs near the centerline and transverse (cross-flow) ridges and troughs toward the lateral margins that correspond to basal keels and channels (Vaughan et al., 2012) (Fig. 3). The sub-shelf bathymetry shows a large transverse seabed ridge (TSR) with a relief of ∼400 m above the adjacent seafloor (Figs. 2b and S1). This ridge has been the site of intermittent grounding since the mid-1940s (Smith et al., 2016), and it affects circulation within the cavity, effectively blocking some of the deep, warm CDW from entering the inner cavity (De Rydt et al., 2014; Dutrieux et al., 2014b). We further subdivide the main ice shelf into “inner” and “outer” regions relative to the transverse seabed ridge (Fig. S1). The “ice plain” (e.g., Thomas et al., 2004) mentioned throughout the text describes a region over the inner ice shelf with relatively smooth, gently sloping bed (Fig. S1). The lightly grounded ice plain was the site of significant grounding line retreat from ∼1990s to ∼2008, with average rates of ∼1 km yr−1 (Park et al., 2013; Rignot et al., 2014). Our DEM record begins near the end of this retreat, when the ice plain region was afloat, except for a few isolated grounded spots (Joughin et al., 2016). 1.3 Oceanographic setting Westerly surface winds near the continental shelf edge drive northward Ekman transport of surface water away from the continent. This draws deep, relatively warm CDW onto the continental shelf, where it flows toward Pine Island Bay along two broad bathymetric troughs carved by previous glacial advances (e.g., Jakobsson et al., 2012; Kirshner et al., 2012). The circulation pathway beneath the PIG ice shelf is less certain but should generally be clockwise in nature, with modified CDW inflow at depth along the north side of the outer cavity and outflow of relatively fresh meltwater along the south side of the outer cavity (Dutrieux et al., 2014b). Deep, inflowing water that encounters the large transverse seabed ridge is likely diverted to the south, flowing alongside the ridge within the outer cavity and moving toward the south cavity. Water at intermediate depth is expected to overtop the seabed ridge, creating a sharp density front and a northward jet at the ridge crest (De Rydt et al., 2014; Dutrieux et al., 2014b). Eventually, these waters continue down local bathymetric slopes within the inner cavity toward the grounding line. Once in the inner cavity, the dense, modified CDW reaches the grounding line (Jenkins et al., 2010), with expected cyclonic (clockwise) circulation along the main ice shelf grounding line, and fresh, buoyant meltwater outflow along the centerline and south side of the ice shelf closing the circulation loop. The temporal evolution of this general circulation pattern, and exchange between the inner, outer, and south ice shelf ocean cavities depends on a number of factors, including cavity geometry defined by the evolving ice shelf base and grounding line position. 1.4 Previous basal melt-rate assessments Recent studies partition the ∼2003–2008 PIG mass loss into ∼65 % (∼95–101 Gt yr−1) basal melting and ∼35 % (∼50–62 Gt yr−1) calving (Depoorter et al., 2013; Rignot et al., 2013), emphasizing the importance of basal melt for this system. Table S2 of Rignot et al. (2013) provides a comprehensive review of past basal melt-rate assessments for PIG. Past studies offer a general picture of PIG basal melt-rate spatial distribution, with relatively high rates (> 100 m yr−1) near the main ice shelf grounding line and lower rates over the outer ice shelf (Bindschadler et al., 2011; Dutrieux et al., 2013; Payne et al., 2007). Little is known, however, about basal melt-rate temporal variability. Bindschadler et al. (2011) concluded that transverse channels and keels formed annually near the grounding line due to seasonal variability in available ocean heat content (Thoma et al., 2008; Webber et al., 2017), while simulations by Sergienko (2013) showed that similar features may be a spontaneous byproduct of the coupled ice-shelf–plume system with constant ocean heat content. 2 Data and methods We present high-resolution surface elevation observations to investigate the spatial and temporal evolution of PIG. The following sections describe data sources and relevant processing methodology. 2.1 Elevation data We use surface elevation data from a number of sources, including DEMs from satellite stereo imagery, satellite altimetry and airborne altimetry. 2.1.1 WorldView/GeoEye stereo DEMs We generated DEMs from very-high-resolution commercial stereo satellite imagery (DigitalGlobe WorldView-1, WorldView-2, WorldView-3, and GeoEye-1) using the NASA Ames Stereo Pipeline (ASP, Beyer et al., 2018, 2019; Shean et al., 2016) and methodology described by Shean et al. (2016). A total of ∼3000 along-track stereopairs from October 2010 to May 2015 were processed for the Amundsen Sea and Bellingshausen Sea coastlines of West Antarctica (Fig. 1). For this study, we focus our analysis on a ∼260×240 km region with dense WorldView/GeoEye DEM coverage, covering the PIG ice shelf and lower trunk (Fig. 1c). Stereo image dimensions are typically ∼13–17 km wide and 111 km long, with ∼0.3–0.5 m ground sample distance (GSD). The Level-1B (L1B) images were orthorectified using a smoothed version of the Bedmap2 surface DEM (Fretwell et al., 2013) before stereo correlation. For reference, advanced processing settings for ASP included “seed-mode 3” (sparse_disp utility) to initialize the correlation, a two-level correlation pyramid limit, a correlation timeout of 360 s, parabolic sub-pixel refinement, and filtering of isolated disparity map clusters with area < 1024 pixels (see Shean et al., 2016 for additional details). We generated additional “cross-track” or “coincident mono” DEMs from pairs of independent mono images with geometry suitable for stereo reconstruction. We identified candidate pairs in the DigitalGlobe image archive based on the criteria in Table 1 and generated 24 DEMs from images acquired between October 2011 and January 2012. Some of these cross-track pairs were acquired on the same orbit, while others were acquired on different orbits, sometimes by different spacecraft. Final time offsets between the images ranged from 0.007 to 1.6 d. Table 1Cross-track stereo pair criteria. Download Print Version \| Download XLSX The cross-track DEMs potentially have increased error due to horizontal displacement errors (i.e., errors due to ice flow between image acquisitions), nonideal stereo geometry (e.g., smaller convergence angles), and the fact that some errors in ephemeris data for the two images are independent (as opposed to highly correlated errors for along-track pairs). In practice, these issues can result in increased DEM vertical and horizontal bias and increased relative error (e.g., more “tilt”). Despite potentially increased error, we include these cross-track DEMs in our analysis to fill critical gaps in coverage near the PIG grounding line and to increase overall DEM sample size for the 2011/2012 season. As described in Sect. 2.2, these errors are mitigated through subsequent DEM co-registration and correction. 2.1.2 SPIRIT DEMs We incorporated all six available SPIRIT (SPOT 5 stereoscopic survey of Polar Ice: Reference Images and Topographies, Korona et al., 2009) 40 m posting DEMs that covered some portion of the PIG ice shelf between 5 January 2008 and 18 January 2010. Unlike the sub-meter WorldView/GeoEye imagery, the ∼5 m GSD SPOT-5 images are unable to resolve meter-scale ice sheet texture, and stereo image correlation often fails for relatively flat, featureless surfaces, leading to gaps in the output DEM. The kilometer-scale ridges and troughs, ∼100–1000 m wind-sculpted surface features, and rifts on the main PIG ice shelf, however, provide adequate texture for successful correlation. Compared to the WorldView DEMs, the SPIRIT DEMs include increased noise and additional artifacts but cover a much larger area (∼120 km swath width). Elevation values in the SPIRIT DEMs are represented as integers, with horizontal and vertical accuracy estimates of < 10 m (Bouillon et al., 2006; Korona et al., 2009), which we improve substantially using control points as described in Sect. 2.2.1. We used the DEM v1 products (generated with correlation parameters tuned for gentle slopes), applied the corresponding “CC” mask to preserve correlation scores of 50 %–100 % (masking most interpolated areas), reprojected to a standard Antarctic polar stereographic projection (EPSG:3031), and removed the EGM96 geoid offset to obtain elevations relative to the WGS84 ellipsoid. We filtered the resulting products to remove isolated pixels, mask elevations < 20 m above sea level, and remove any pixels with > 30 m absolute elevation difference from the per-pixel median of all 2010–2015 WorldView/GeoEye DEMs, effectively removing spurious DEM values associated with clouds in the original imagery. 2.1.3 Satellite and airborne altimetry The NASA Operation IceBridge (OIB) mission collected airborne altimetry data over PIG during annual campaigns from 2009/2010 to 2014/2015, except for the 2013/2014 season. Most campaigns occurred during October–November, with data acquisition flights for a particular site typically occurring over ∼1–3 d. We assembled all available NASA Airborne Topographic Mapper (ATM, Krabill et al., 2002; Martin et al., 2012) and Land, Vegetation, and Ice Sensor (LVIS, Blair et al., 1999; Hofton et al., 2008) airborne lidar data for use in our study area. A total of 25 ATM flights and 7 LVIS flights crossed the study area during the period from 2009 to 2015, with data collection for each flight typically lasting < 4 h. The high-altitude LVIS surveys on 20 October 2009 and 10 October 2011 covered a significant portion of the main ice shelf, while other LVIS/ATM flights generally consisted of a few sparse flight lines distributed across the ice shelf. We processed all altimetry data, as described by Shean et al. (2016), and produced gridded 32 and 256 m DEMs with sparse coverage for each campaign using the ASP point2dem utility. This utility assigns the output value for each grid cell by computing the weighted mean of all points within a single-grid-cell-width radius. We also included available 2003–2009 NASA ICESat Geoscience Laser Altimeter System (GLAS, Schutz et al., 2005; Zwally et al., 2002) satellite altimetry data. These data were clustered by ∼33 d campaign and gridded as described above, providing 18 additional sparse DEMs. While caution must be exercised during interpretation of these sparse data over rough surfaces or steep slopes, we included them in our analysis to extend the observational record back to 2003. 2.2 DEM co-registration and correction The following sections describe a cascading co-registration and correction workflow used to improve both absolute and relative DEM accuracy over the PIG study area. 2.2.1 Co-registration with altimetry Where possible, a point-to-point iterative closest point (ICP) algorithm (Shean et al., 2019, 2016) was used to co-register DEMs to filtered altimetry data from the sources described in Sect. 2.1.3. The altimetry data were queried for each DEM extent and the returned points were limited to “static” (e.g., nunataks) and “dynamic” (e.g., slow-moving ice with limited slope and roughness) control surfaces. We removed points with time offset between the altimetry point timestamp and DEM timestamp (\|taltimetry-tDEM\|) of > 1 year. Any points over floating portions of the PIG ice shelf were excluded. The remaining points were further filtered using a maximum expected displacement (product of measured surface velocity magnitude and time offset between the point and DEM timestamp) threshold of 10 m. All control points were assumed to have vertical accuracy of ∼0.1 m (see Sect. 5.1 of Shean et al., 2016). Figure 4Co-registration results for 368 WorldView/GeoEye DEMs over the PIG catchment (see Shean et al., 2016, for additional details). (a–c) Iterative closest point (ICP) translation vector components required to co-register each DEM with filtered altimetry data. (d) Median DEM error (DEM – altimetry) with error bars showing 16 %–84 % spread for each DEM, before (red) and after (blue) co-registration. Horizontal dashed lines show mean error values. The 2011/2012 cross-track stereo DEMs display larger errors before co-registration. After co-registration, bias is removed and residual error spread for individual DEMs is typically < 0.5–1 m, as summarized in Table 2. The majority of the WorldView/GeoEye DEMs had 106–108 filtered points available for co-registration, with \|taltimetry-tDEM\| of only a few months. The ICP co-registration provided translation corrections for 368 of 575 DEMs over the PIG catchment, with a significant improvement in multiple quality metrics following co-registration (Fig. 4, Table 2). Uncorrected DEMs had an initial mean vertical bias of +3.1 m above the altimetry data (Fig. 4), as discussed in Sect. 6.1.1 of Shean et al. (2016), and we applied a −3.1 m vertical correction to the remaining 207 DEMs that lacked adequate control data. Table 2Statistics for elevation difference between WorldView/GeoEye DEMs and altimetry control points, before and after DEM co-registration. The filtered SPIRIT DEMs were co-registered with the ICP routine described in Sect. 2.2.1, and the results are shown in Fig. S2. In addition to the filtered airborne data, a large sample of near-contemporaneous ICESat GLAS data were available for co-registration of the 2008–2009 SPIRIT DEMs. After co-registration we estimate that the lower-resolution SPIRIT DEM products have 3–4 m or better absolute vertical accuracy (1σ). One of the DEMs (3 January 2009) had large residual offsets between control point and DEM elevation, and we performed a secondary round of vertical bias correction (−3.1 m) to minimize offsets between this DEM and a 2010–2015 WorldView/GeoEye DEM per-pixel median elevation composite over flat, smooth surfaces near the main ice shelf. 2.2.2 Elevation correction for ocean and atmospheric variability After DEM co-registration, we corrected all elevation data (including altimetry) over the floating portions of the PIG ice shelf to remove the effects of ocean tides, atmospheric pressure (inverse barometer effect, IBE, e.g., Padman et al., 2003), and mean dynamic topography. We computed tidal amplitude Δht using the CATS2008A inverse barotropic tide model (an updated version of the model described by Padman et al., 2002). The inverse barometer effect magnitude ΔhIBE was computed from 6 h interval ERA-Interim mean sea level pressure reanalysis data (Dee et al., 2011). We removed the 2002–2016 median pressure (985.21 hPa), and scaled residuals by ∼1 cm hPa−1 to obtain the approximate inverse barometer correction. Tidal amplitude for DEM timestamps ranged from −0.75 to +1.04 m (σ=0.33 m), while the inverse barometer effect amplitude ranged from −0.3 to 0.35 m (σ=0.11 m) (Fig. S3). These high-frequency (hourly–daily) corrections show good agreement with observed surface elevation records from GPS receivers on the PIG ice shelf (Shean et al., 2017). The mean dynamic topography (ΔhMDT) correction removes residual offsets between the geoid and mean sea level due to ocean circulation. Estimates for mean dynamic topography near ASE are approximately −1.2 m (Andersen and Knudsen, 2009). Corrected ice surface elevation above sea level is calculated as follows: (1)h=he-Δhg-αΔhMDT+Δht+ΔhIBE, where he is measured elevation above the WGS84 ellipsoid and Δhg is the EGM2008 geoid offset (Pavlis et al., 2012) (approximately −27.6 to −24.4 m across PIG ice shelf). To provide a smooth transition from grounded to freely floating ice, we defined the coefficient α to increase linearly with distance l downstream of the grounding line: (2)α(l)=0,l≤0,0.33l,0<l≤3km1,l>3km, For this study, the grounding line (Figs. 2 and 3) was defined with a single composite polygon derived from DInSAR (Joughin et al., 2016; Rignot et al., 2014) and high-resolution DEM data, with an approximate timestamp of 2011. After correction using Eq. (1), surface elevation from airborne altimetry approaches 0 m above sea level over open water. We neglect elevation change due to long-term sea level rise (∼0.3 cm yr−1) and glacial isostatic adjustment (elastic response is approximately +2–4 cm yr−1 for ASE; Barletta et al., 2018; Groh et al., 2012; Gunter et al., 2014). 2.2.3 WorldView/GeoEye DEM tilt correction As identified by Shean et al. (2016), a subset (∼5 %–10 %) of the WorldView/GeoEye DEMs appear to have a slight along-track and/or cross-track tilt of ∼1–3 m over the ∼111 km strip length, likely due to small errors in spacecraft attitude metadata. For most of these tilted DEMs, the available control point spatial distribution is insufficient to constrain a rigid-body ICP rotation. Initial attempts using bootstrapping and least-squares minimization of offsets between adjacent, overlapping DEMs to solve for a “tilt correction” failed due to overfitting and the propagation of larger errors near some DEM edges. To correct these problematic DEMs, we developed an optimization approach that simultaneously solved for interannual dh∕dt and planar corrections to remove individual DEM tilt. In principle, this is similar to the SERAC method used for altimetry over the Greenland Ice Sheet (Csatho et al., 2014; Schenk and Csatho, 2012). The WorldView DEM record (16 November 2010 to 6 April 2015) postdates the period of rapid PIG speedup that ended in ∼2009, and surface velocities and SMB display limited variability from 2010 to 2015 (Christianson et al., 2016; Shean et al., 2017). Thus, while the dynamic response to earlier rapid grounding line retreat and speedup continues to propagate upstream across the PIG catchment, we expect relatively limited variability in elevation change rates during this period. Table 3Criteria used to identify dynamic control surfaces for least-squares DEM correction. See Fig. 5 for resulting map of dynamic control surfaces. We manually masked the main ice shelf and fast-flowing grounded ice stream within ∼30 km of the grounding line, and then used the criteria listed in Table 3 to identify “dynamic control surfaces” (Fig. 5) over grounded ice with a limited linear trend (dh∕dt) values and limited residual variance about this trend. Over these surfaces, the elevation at any particular DEM pixel i (with spatial coordinates xi and yi) at time j is given by the following equation: (3)hi,j=(aitj+bi)+(cjxi+djyi+ej), where ai and bi represent the slope and offset of a linear model fit to elevation values at pixel i, and coefficients cj, dj, and ej define a planar correction for all i within a DEM at time tj. Figure 5Statistics for 2010–2015 WorldView/GeoEye DEMs and available 2009–2015 ATM/LVIS altimetry data over the PIG study area. The top row (a–c) shows per-pixel elevation standard deviation, the second row (d–f) shows per-pixel linear elevation trend, and the third row (g–i) shows per-pixel standard deviation of residuals from linear regression. The left column (a, d, g) shows values for original DEM products before correction, the center column (b, e, h) shows values after ICP co-registration to filtered altimetry data, and the right column (c, f, i) shows values after least-squares optimization to correct residual DEM “tilt”. Note the overall improvement of final correction (right column). The bottom row shows per-pixel DEM count (j) and dynamic control surfaces (white) used during least-squares correction (k), as defined by criteria in Table 3. We solved for these coefficients using least-squares minimization with regularization and a smoothness constraint designed to penalize large spatial gradients. Elevation values from filtered, gridded altimetry data were included in the solution with increased weight. Stereo DEMs with < 40 km along-track length were limited to a vertical offset correction (ej), with no tilt correction (cj=dj=0). Limits for tilt magnitude were increased for cross-track DEMs (Sect. 2.1.1) and limits for vertical offset were increased for input DEMs that were not initially co-registered using ICP. Tilt magnitude was limited in the DEM cross-track direction, as most of the observed tilt was in the DEM along-track direction. Figure 5 and Table 4 summarize the results of these corrections, with considerable improvement in all metrics. Table 4Results of least-squares DEM correction. Statistics computed for 2010–2015 WorldView/GeoEye DEMs and ATM/LVIS altimetry data over dynamic control surfaces (n=4–44 at each pixel, sample of ∼6.1×105 pixels, covering ∼4×104 km2). All metrics show decreased spread after correction, with median values less prone to outliers. 2.2.4 Output elevation data We prepared a resampled “stack” of all co-registered, corrected DEMs over the PIG ice shelf using a common 256 m grid. Additional stacks with increased grid resolution (64 and 32 m, respectively) were prepared over high-priority areas such as the inner ice shelf and GPS validation sites (Shean et al., 2017). 2.3 Post-correction DEM accuracy As discussed by Shean et al. (2016), the uncorrected vertical and horizontal accuracy for the along-track stereo DEMs is < 5.0 m. After systematic artifact removal and co-registration, vertical accuracy can be less than < 0.2–0.4 m for surfaces with < 10∘ slope. For the PIG ice shelf, we conservatively estimate the final DEM accuracy to be ∼1 m after co-registration and least-squares tilt correction. We initially expect increased uncertainty for 2013/2014 DEMs due to reduced availability of OIB altimetry data during this season. This uncertainty, however, was reduced after the least-squares correction, which leveraged altimetry data and corrected WorldView/GeoEye DEMs from adjacent years. Several factors can reduce the effectiveness of DEM co-registration with altimetry. The primary problems for PIG include sparse control data with limited variation in surface slope and aspect and longer \|taltimetry-tDEM\| time offsets (∼1–12 months). Over these timescales, surface processes (e.g., accumulation, ablation, and wind redistribution of snow) can potentially lead to surface elevation changes of ∼1 m, and advection of small-scale surface features can lead to horizontal co-registration errors. We used a network of five 2012–2014 GPS sites on the outer ice shelf (Shean et al., 2017) as independent check points for WorldView DEMs. Corrected DEM elevations show good agreement (∼0.72 m root-mean-square error, RMSE, and ∼0.57 m normalized median absolute deviation, NMAD) with centimeter-level-accuracy surface elevations derived from GPS interferometric reflectometry (GPS-IR) antenna height records at each site. Unfortunately, no valid SPIRIT DEM pixels were available near the 2008–2010 GPS sites. Figure 6Annual DEM composites using all available elevation data. The primary DEM sources are SPIRIT (a–c) and WorldView/GeoEye (d–h). 2.4 Annual surface elevation composites and mosaics We generated weighted-average composites using the ASP dem_mosaic utility for all available elevation data in a given year (September–April but typically October–March), with a nominal 1 January timestamp (Fig. 6). For each output pixel, the weighted averaging algorithm assigns greater weight to input pixels from spatially continuous sources (e.g., DEMs with few data gaps) and penalizes isolated pixels or clusters of pixels (see ASP documentation for details). The resulting composites appear seamless but can include smoothing artifacts due to variable temporal sampling of input elevation data, especially for features that advect in the along-flow direction. Adjacent WorldView/GeoEye stereo images are often acquired weeks or months apart during a particular season due to clouds and/or competition for resources. Even after DEM co-registration and correction, this asynchronous sampling can introduce horizontal and vertical feature offsets between adjacent DEMs in fast-flowing regions. Generally, this sampling is not a problem for smaller targets covered by a single WorldView/GeoEye DEM footprint (e.g., Greenland outlet glacier termini). Larger targets like the PIG ice shelf, however, require > 10 WorldView/GeoEye DEMs for complete coverage, and more sophisticated mosaicking approaches are necessary to preserve local features. To obtain full ice shelf coverage while also preserving timestamps and relative elevation values within individual input DEMs, mosaics without averaging or blending were generated for the ∼October–March period each year. We used a “reverse” ordering scheme for input DEM timestamps so that the last DEM from each season was mosaicked on top. Finally, we generated WorldView/GeoEye DEM mosaics when complete ice shelf coverage was available over a relatively short time span (e.g., October–December 2012, Fig. 3). In such cases, input DEM products were manually selected and ordered to minimize feature offsets. 2.5 Surface velocity Surface velocity data constrain horizontal ice shelf advection rates and aid interpretation of observed elevation change. In an effort to generate self-consistent velocity and DEM products, we estimated velocity using feature tracking with normalized cross-correlation of two DEMs, similar to the approach described by Dutrieux et al. (2013). However, this approach is susceptible to spurious correlations and data gaps over flat, featureless areas, especially for low-resolution inputs (e.g., 40 m SPIRIT DEMs). This technique also fails for longer time intervals (> 2 years), as surface processes, deformation, rotation due to velocity gradients, and spatially variable basal melt decreased coherence. For these reasons, we used an independent set of gridded velocity products, which enabled reconstruction of particle paths for arbitrary elevation data, including sparse altimetry. We compiled 22 surface velocity mosaics (Christianson et al., 2016; Joughin, 2002; Joughin et al., 2010) from TerraSAR-X/TanDEM-X (TSX/TDM), Advanced Land Observing Satellite (ALOS) Phased Array type L-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (PALSAR), and Landsat-8 (LS8) data (Fig. 2c). The 500 m ALOS and LS8 products cover the entire PIG ice shelf during late 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2014, and 2015, while the 100 m TSX/TDM products are available every ∼3–6 months over the main ice shelf from 2009–2015. We derived spatially and temporally continuous velocity fields for the full PIG ice shelf using piecewise linear interpolation via 3-D (x,y,t) Delaunay triangulation. Linear barycentric interpolation was then used to extract spatially continuous velocity grids with 512 m resolution for a regular time interval of 122 d from 1 January 2008 to 1 June 2016. The interpolated velocity products were smoothed in the time dimension with a 610 d, second-order Savitzky–Golay filter, and then in the spatial dimension with a 2.5 km rolling median filter to mitigate artifacts in the input mosaics. To obtain velocity fields with increased spatiotemporal sampling, we performed secondary interpolation with a high-resolution time step (e.g., 5–20 d) and increased spatial sampling (e.g., 32–256 m), with a final Gaussian smoothing filter (∼0.17 km sigma) applied in the spatial dimension to reduce any residual interpolation artifacts. The basal melt-rate calculations described in Sect. 3.2 required estimates of the velocity divergence, which we calculated from these interpolated, smoothed velocity products for each high-resolution time step using a central-difference approach. 2.6 Bed topography We evaluated five different bed datasets for PIG (Fig. S1), including Bedmap2 (Fretwell et al., 2013), an aerogravity inversion constrained by Autosub bathymetric data (De Rydt et al., 2014; Dutrieux et al., 2014b), an aerogravity and Autosub inversion constrained by active-source seismic surveys (Muto et al., 2016), a mass-conserving bed embedded in Bedmap2 (Morlighem et al., 2011), and the CReSIS L3 gridded Multichannel Coherent Radar Depth Sounder (MCoRDS) ice thickness product from 2009–2010 airborne radio echo sounding. The extent and resolution of these products is variable, with significant elevation differences (> 100–300 m) in places, especially over the PIG inner cavity (Fig. S1). We produced a new combined bed dataset (Fig. S1c) using Aerogravity and Autosub data, existing open-water bathymetry, and all available quality-controlled CReSIS MCoRDS and British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Polarimetric Airborne Survey Instrument (PASIN) ice thickness measurements collected over grounded ice. We used “anisotropic interpolation” to fit a smooth surface to these data using an inversion procedure that preferentially minimizes bed curvature in the along-flow direction, while matching the bed elevation at data points to within the estimated data errors (see methods of Medley et al., 2014; Mueller et al., 2012). While some local “peaks” over the longitudinal seabed ridge beneath the PIG ice shelf may be biased high, this bed appears most consistent with observed recent grounding line evolution (Joughin et al., 2016). 2.7 Surface mass balance (SMB) The Regional Atmospheric Climate Model (RACMO) v2.3 (Ettema et al., 2009; Lenaerts et al., 2012; Van Meijgaard et al., 2008; Van Wessem et al., 2014) provides continent-wide estimates of surface mass balance on a 27 km grid. To estimate SMB over the PIG ice shelf, we used monthly average SMB products available through December 2013, and repeated the observed 2013–2014 SMB signal for calculations spanning 2014–2015. We generated gridded RACMO SMB products with the same extent and spatial sampling as the DEM and velocity products using bicubic interpolation. 3 Elevation change and basal melt-rate derivation We consider elevation change for PIG using both Eulerian dh∕dt (fixed reference grid) and Lagrangian Dh∕Dt (grid moving with the surface) descriptions. These two approaches are complementary and provide distinct information over grounded and floating ice. 3.1 Theory Assuming incompressibility, constant ice density, and column-average velocity u, the Eulerian description of mass conservation for a column of ice with ice-equivalent thickness H can be expressed as follows: (4)∂H∂t=-∇⋅Hu+a˙-b˙, where a˙ is surface mass balance (meters ice equivalent for time interval dt) and b˙ is basal melt rate (meters ice equivalent, defined as positive for melt). The flux divergence term, ∇⋅(Hu), can be expanded as follows: (5)∇⋅Hu=H∇⋅u+u⋅(∇H), where ∇⋅u is the velocity divergence (positive for extension) and ∇H is the thickness gradient. The relationship between Lagrangian (denoted by material derivative operator DDt) and Eulerian thickness change is provided by the material derivative definition: (6)DHDt=∂H∂t+u⋅(∇H). Equations (4), (5), and (6) can be combined to obtain Lagrangian thickness change for the column: (7)DHDt=-H∇⋅u+a˙-b˙. Over grounded ice, we assume that the bed elevation remains constant and can substitute Eulerian surface elevation change dh∕dt for Eulerian thickness change dH∕dt. This assumption does not hold for floating ice. If we assume hydrostatic equilibrium, however, we can estimate freeboard ice thickness from observed surface elevation. We remove firn air content d from observed surface elevation h to obtain ice-equivalent freeboard surface elevation, and then compute ice-equivalent freeboard thickness Hf: (8)Hf≈(h-d)ρwρw-ρi, assuming a constant density for sea water (ρw) and ice (ρi). This ice-equivalent freeboard thickness Hf can then be substituted for H in Eq. (7). We assume that any changes in d, ρw, and ρi are negligible during our study period, so the DHf∕Dt term reduces to Lagrangian surface elevation change (Dh∕Dt), resulting in a modified mass-conservation expression for a column of floating ice: (9)DhDt=-(h-d)∇⋅u+a˙-b˙ρw-ρiρw. 3.2 Eulerian long-term interannual trend To characterize long-term (∼5–10 year) elevation change over the PIG ice shelf during and after the period of rapid grounding-line retreat, we computed interannual per-pixel trends for the 2003–2010 and 2010–2015 periods. These trends were determined using a linear fit to surface elevation for each grid cell with three or more observations, with more than six valid samples available for most cells. No smoothness constraint was imposed – all fits were computed independently, although adjacent elevation values are highly correlated. 3.3 Basal melt rate Both Eulerian and Lagrangian frameworks can be used to estimate the basal melt rate. The Lagrangian description tracks elevation change for the same column of ice over time, eliminating potential aliasing due to advection of high-frequency surface gradients (i.e., ice shelf surface ridges and troughs). If velocity divergence and surface mass balance are known, Eq. (9) can be rearranged to solve for the component of observed elevation change due to basal melt: (10)b˙=-DhDt+(h-d)∇⋅uρwρw-ρi+a˙. 3.4 Basal melt-rate implementation Past studies of basal melt rate using a Lagrangian framework used in situ observations (e.g., Jenkins et al., 2006), a single pair of gridded DEM observations (e.g., Dutrieux et al., 2013), or a series of sparse altimetry data (e.g., Moholdt et al., 2014). The approach presented here uses hundreds of independent DEM observations with variable spatial coverage over an 8-year time period. This set of DEMs provides thousands of combinations for basal melt-rate computation, with the flexibility to vary the time interval Dt. Most of the PIG ice shelf DEM data were acquired seasonally from ∼ October to March, so we computed interannual Dh∕Dt for time intervals of ∼1 and ∼2 years. Longer time intervals decrease spatial resolution, as the observed Dh∕Dt values are integrated across a longer path, but they provide improved signal-to-noise ratio for Dh∕Dt, and we use the ∼2 year products for further analysis. Figure 7Illustration of Lagrangian Dh∕Dt calculation and basal melt-rate distribution on a Eulerian grid (light gray). Three DEMs (medium gray) acquired at times t1, t2, and t3 are resampled on this grid, with the same “features” A and B indicated as colored pixels. The position history for “particle” A is estimated using the velocity products described in Sect. 2.5, with paths indicated by dotted lines. Lagrangian Dh∕Dt for A is calculated as (hA2-hA1)/(t2-t1). At each time step along the path from A1 to A2 (A12), we estimate h (from observed Dh∕Dt), velocity divergence (from observed velocity time series), and the local flux divergence. Using Eqs. (10) and (12), the cumulative basal melt rate along the A12 path is estimated. This procedure is repeated for particle B and all other particles in DEM1 that intersect DEM2. For the “along-flow distribution” approach, the cumulative basal melt rate for path A12 is assigned to each Eulerian grid cell along path A12, including grid cell C. This assignment is repeated for path B12 and all other paths for DEM1–DEM2 particles so that many basal melt-rate values will be assigned to grid cell C. The median basal melt rate is calculated from all paths intersecting C. This median value at C (and all other grid cells with nonzero path count) is used to populate the along-flow distribution basal melt-rate map for DEM1–DEM2. This process is repeated for DEM1–DEM3 and all other valid downstream DEM1–DEMj combinations for the specified ∼2-year time period. The same process is then repeated for all initial DEMi, and full ice shelf composites are generated as described in Sect. 3.6.1. For the “initial-pixel” approach, the cumulative basal melt rate for path A12 is assigned to cell A1. This process is repeated for the basal melt rate along path A13 and all other valid downstream DEMj to estimate initial-pixel stack median basal melt rate for A1 and all other pixels in DEM1. This initial-pixel stack median process is repeated for all valid DEMi, and these products are combined to create full ice shelf composites as described in Sect. 3.6.2. To calculate basal melt rate, we track each pixel in an earlier DEM acquired at time ti (DEMi) to its corresponding downstream location where it intersects a later DEM acquired at time tj (DEMj). Since our velocity fields vary over time (Sect. 2.5), an appropriate time step Δt for this tracking is automatically determined based on the grid cell size and maximum velocities (e.g., ∼10–20 d for 256 m grid). For each time step n{n\|0<n≤Dt/Δt,n∈Z+}, all valid pixels (“particles”) from DEMi are propagated along flow paths (Fig. 7) computed from the time-variable velocity fields. This propagation yields updated DEMi particle positions at time (ti+nΔt). For those particles whose paths intersect DEMj, we calculate the observed Lagrangian elevation change rate as follows: (11)DhDt=hj-hitj-ti. The observed cumulative particle Dh∕Dt is then used to estimate evolving surface elevation h at each time step n along the particle path (assuming the Dh∕Dt rate is constant), and local velocity divergence (∇⋅u) values are sampled at each time step n along the particle path from the continuous velocity products described in Sect. 2.5. The corresponding local h(∇⋅u) is then integrated over the full path: (12)h∇⋅u≈∑n=0Dt/Δthi+nΔtDhDt∇⋅unDt. This approach should accurately capture time-variable thinning or thickening due to local velocity divergence experienced along each path, rather than sampling velocity divergence from single, fixed velocity grid. We also sampled time-variable SMB grids at each time step, but the spatiotemporal variability for the monthly 27 km products is limited along the ∼8 km particle paths, and we used a time-averaged estimate for a˙ extracted at the particle path midpoint. Finally, we substituted the cumulative particle Dh∕Dt and local h(∇⋅u) into Eq. (10), which provides an integrated basal melt-rate estimate for a single pixel across a single pair of DEMs. 3.5 Basal melt-rate path distribution We consider two end members for the spatiotemporal distribution of ice shelf basal melt rates. End member no. 1 assumes a fixed, 3-D “melt-rate field” in the ocean cavity beneath the PIG ice shelf that varies spatially but not temporally so that features with variable draft (i.e., keels and channels) melt at different rates as they advect through this field. End member no. 2 assumes that melt-rate spatial variability is highly correlated with local ice shelf thickness gradients (and associated basal slope) so that local melt rates advect with features on the ice shelf (e.g., once formed, a transverse basal channel will continue to melt at a similar rate as it advects downstream). In reality, basal melt rates are likely sensitive to some combination of these two end-member scenarios. The methodology described in Sect. 3.4 provides basal melt-rate estimates for each particle in a Lagrangian reference frame. For subsequent analysis on a regular grid, we must remap these observations into a common, global Eulerian reference frame. This step is complicated by the fact that the long time intervals between DEM observations (∼2 years) and high advection rates (∼4 km yr−1) on the main PIG ice shelf result in particle path lengths (∼8 km) that greatly exceed the input DEM grid cell size and the desired melt-rate grid cell size (256 m). To address this issue and to evaluate the two basal melt-rate end-member scenarios, we developed two approaches to work with basal melt rates from Lagrangian Dh∕Dt measurements in an Eulerian reference frame: along-flow distribution and initial-pixel approaches (Fig. 7). 3.5.1 Along-flow distribution approach The along-flow distribution approach partitions observed particle basal melt rates (Sect. 3.4) evenly across each path, and computes statistics for each cell in a fixed Eulerian grid using all paths that pass through that cell (Fig. 7). This approach potentially provides a more realistic map of the melt-rate field (end member no. 1), but it effectively smooths basal melt-rate estimates in the along-flow direction, especially for longer path lengths. This leads to reduced resolving power for local basal melt-rate spatial variability (end member no. 2), especially for features (e.g., transverse channels, keels, and rifts) with transverse orientation. The path history of all valid particles for a particular DEMi–DEMj combination is reduced to identify a unique set of occupied grid cells in the global Eulerian reference frame. For each particle path, basal melt-rate b˙ is calculated as described in Sect. 3.4 and these values are distributed evenly along encountered cells. This procedure yields a spatially variable particle count within each cell in the global Eulerian coordinate system; only one particle will pass through a cell on the upstream edge of the domain, while ∼10–100 particles could pass through a cell near the center of the domain over the full Dt interval. We then compute the median and NMAD for each cell (Fig. 7). This approach reduces noise and provides metrics to evaluate variance and uncertainty in derived basal melt rates. 3.5.2 Initial-pixel approach The initial-pixel approach assigns particle basal melt-rate values to the corresponding path origins in DEMi, so the resulting basal melt-rates grids have the same spatial extent as DEMi. This approach is relatively straightforward, and was used in earlier work (e.g., Dutrieux et al., 2013). It preserves the relative spatial distribution of basal melt rates across individual features in DEMi (e.g., channels and keels) but does not resolve where along the ∼8 km particle path that melt actually occurred. For a given DEMi–DEMj combination, the initial-pixel approach assigns particle basal melt-rate values to DEMi pixel locations. For each initial DEMi, we then create stacks of available DEMi–DEMj initial-pixel basal melt-rate products and compute a per-pixel stack median map. In other words, basal melt rates calculated from each valid downstream DEMj are assigned to the initial DEMi pixel locations, and median values for each DEMi pixel are computed assuming no temporal variability in basal melt rates for all valid ti−tj intervals. 3.5.3 Path distribution considerations Under melt-rate end-member no. 1, the initial-pixel approach will introduce a negative bias for a fixed basal melt-rate field with relatively large negative spatial gradient (e.g., 200 to 100 m yr−1 over 8 km in the inner cavity), as the mean path basal melt rate (150 m yr−1) will be assigned to the initial-pixel locations (where rates are locally 200 m yr−1). We experimented with an approach using path midpoint locations rather than initial-pixel locations, but this resulted in large gaps near the grounding line and prevented direct comparison of basal melt rates with the original DEMi elevations. Under melt-rate end-member no. 2, the initial-pixel approach provides more realistic basal melt-rate magnitude and spatial distribution than the along-flow distribution approach. The difference between the two approaches will be negligible for areas of the PIG ice shelf with low surface velocity (< 250 m yr−1). 3.6 Basal melt-rate composites In the above sections, we described basal melt-rate calculations for a single DEMi–DEMj combination with sufficient overlap and a ti−tj time interval that falls within the chosen Dt range (∼2 years), which represents only one of many potential valid DEMi–DEMj combinations that can be formed from the full set of DEMs over the PIG ice shelf. For a given DEMi, after we calculate basal melt rates using the first viable DEMj, the DEMi particles are further propagated and the process is repeated for all other viable DEMj until the ti−tj time interval exceeds the maximum Dt interval. The entire process is then repeated for all possible DEMi. For our chosen Dt of ∼2 years, a total of 117 unique DEMi with initial ti timestamps spanning 2008–2013 and a sufficient DEMj intersection area were available over the PIG ice shelf. Each DEMi formed ∼2–40 valid DEMi–DEMj combinations, yielding a final set of >1000 independently generated DEMi–DEMj basal melt-rate products. The individual DEMi–DEMj basal melt-rate products can have relatively high uncertainty and/or limited spatial extent, so we created annual melt-rate mosaics and composites to reduce noise and increase total spatial coverage. We used different methodology for the along-flow distribution and initial-pixel approaches, as described below. 3.6.1 Along-flow distribution composites We generated weighted-average basal melt-rate composites from individual along-flow distribution basal melt-rate products. This approach provides basal melt-rate grids centered on 1 January for the ∼2-year interval products. For each grid cell in the output mosaics, the weighted-average approach favors pixels near the center of input products with larger areal coverage. Per-pixel standard deviation is also calculated for each ∼2-year basal melt-rate composite, providing maps that capture the spatial distribution of basal melt-rate uncertainty (and any true basal melt-rate temporal variability during the ∼2-year period). The annual composites were then used to generate a mean basal melt-rate composite for the full 2008–2015 period. 3.6.2 Initial-pixel mosaics The per-pixel stack median products described in Sect. 3.5.2 provide high-resolution maps of local basal melt rates, but they are limited to the DEMi spatial extent. To overcome this limitation, we generated mosaics of the stack median products using a reverse time-ordering scheme, so basal melt-rate estimates for the most recent DEMi timestamp were mosaicked on top. This approach preserves the local basal melt-rate distribution within each stack median product, while providing coverage over as much of the ice shelf as possible, with limited time offset between spatially adjacent observations. These products can be directly compared with surface elevation (and corresponding freeboard thickness estimates) from the reverse time-order DEM mosaics described in Sect. 2.4. 3.7 Uncertainty and sources of error Surface elevation uncertainty over the PIG ice shelf includes errors due to the geoid model (∼0.1–0.4 m), mean dynamic topography (∼0.2 m), and tide and IBE correction (∼0.1 m). For simplicity, we assume a constant firn air content of 12 m with uncertainty of ±2 m to account for any spatial and temporal variability (see Appendix of Shean, 2016). We used a depth-averaged density for ice and underlying ocean water of 917±5 and 1026±1 kg m−3, respectively, and assume that these densities are constant in both space and time. We assume uncorrelated errors of 1 m for surface elevation, 50 m for bed elevation, 30 m yr−1 for velocity (for ∼37.5∘ look angle and ±0.5 m tide) (Joughin, 2002), and 28 % for SMB (Depoorter et al., 2013). Our conversion from surface elevation to ice thickness assumes that the ice shelf is in hydrostatic equilibrium (Shean et al., 2017). We use a consistent methodology and the same assumptions of hydrostatic equilibrium for the full 2008–2015 study period, which increases confidence in observed temporal change. We do not update the grounding line mask for basal melt-rate calculations, and some of the persistent high and low basal melt-rate values < 1–2 km downstream of the grounding line may be related to evolving grounding line position and insufficient masking over grounded ice (Joughin et al., 2016; Milillo et al., 2017). Transient re-grounding of keels will yield increased surface elevations and larger apparent freeboard thickness values. This may also lead to localized ice deformation and nonzero vertical strain rates that are inconsistent with the assumption that surface velocity equals the column-average velocity. Uncertainty for elevation change and basal melt-rate products depends on the time interval. For example, assuming that errors are uncorrelated, a 1 m absolute error in surface elevation should result in ∼1.4 m combined error in elevation change. This elevation change uncertainty should remain constant, so integrating observations over longer periods will result in greater signal-to-noise for annual elevation change rates (e.g., ∼1.4 m yr−1 error for a 1-year interval or ∼0.7 m yr−1 for a 2-year interval, assuming constant rates). This estimate does not, however, include slope-dependent vertical error due to cumulative horizontal displacement error, which will increase for longer time intervals. It is challenging to quantify this Dh∕Dt uncertainty contribution in a forward sense, as multiple sources (e.g., cumulative displacement error from velocities, DEM co-registration, DEM resampling) can lead to slope- and aspect-dependent errors. Basal melt-rate products can also include artifacts over shear margins and near the ice front due to anomalously large Dh∕Dt values (±20–40 m) from advection of near-vertical surface gradients (e.g., ice front, icebergs, rifts) and errors in velocity divergence. The stacking and averaging approaches described in Sect 3.6 should reduce many of these errors, but this improvement is difficult to capture with formal error estimates. The initial-pixel stack per-pixel NMAD (Sect. 3.5.1) and along-flow per-pixel standard deviation (Sect. 3.6.1) metrics can provide maps of uncertainty, but these estimates will also include any true basal melt-rate temporal variability during the observation period. Figure 8Long-term Eulerian dh∕dt trends for the PIG ice shelf and lower catchment: (a) 2003–2010 dh∕dt from ICESat, ATM/LVIS airborne altimetry, and SPIRIT DEMs and (b) 2010–2015 dh∕dt from WorldView/GeoEye DEMs, SPIRIT DEMs, and ATM/LVIS airborne altimetry. (c, d) The same data as in (a, b) but with enhanced contrast stretch to bring out details over the main trunk. 4 Results 4.1 Long-term Eulerian elevation change Figure 8 shows long-term Eulerian elevation change (dh∕dt) for the full study area. From 2003 to 2010, thinning rates < 30 km upstream of the grounding line were ∼5–10 m yr−1, while those farther upstream over the catchment were ∼1 m yr−1. From 2010 to 2015, thinning rates near the grounding line decreased to ∼0–1 m yr−1, with increased thinning of ∼1–2 m yr−1 over the catchment. Thinning rates also increased to ∼3–4 m yr−1 over upstream ice stream shear margins within ∼60 km of the grounding line, especially the north shear margin. A series of curvilinear elevation anomaly “bands” with orientation approximately transverse to flow is apparent over the catchment ∼40–100 km upstream of the grounding line (Fig. 8d). These features are related to dense series of arcuate surface crevasses (e.g., Scott et al., 2010) that display elevation change due to advection. Individual DEMs show elevation differences of ∼0.5 m between these crevasse bands and inter-band surfaces. Over the PIG ice shelf, we observe 2010–2015 dh∕dt signals with spatial scales of ∼10–15 km that are unrelated to advection of kilometer-scale surface features (Fig. 8d). We observe ∼1–2 m yr−1 thickening downstream of the grounding line on the north side of the inner main ice shelf and ∼1 m yr−1 thinning over the south side of the outer main ice shelf. The South PIG ice shelf shows < 1 m yr−1 thinning from 2010 to 2015, with ∼3 m yr−1 thinning over upstream ice within ∼10 km of the grounding line. The north ice shelf shows little elevation change, with < 0.5–1 m yr−1 thinning upstream of the grounding line. Figure 9Comparison of mean 2008–2015 basal melt-rate composites using: (a) 2-year “along-flow distribution” and (b) 2-year “initial-pixel” methods. Color ramp shows 0–50 m yr−1 stretch for basal melt rates, with additional grayscale contours at 100, 150, 200, and 250 m yr−1 near the grounding line. The transverse features along the outer ice shelf centerline in (b) are related to enhanced melt within and near depressions or rifts (Shean et al., 2017). The transverse mid-ice-shelf artifact in (a) is the result of a seam artifact in one of the TerraSAR-X velocity mosaics. Colored arrows show features discussed in the text. 4.2 Basal melt-rate spatial distribution Figure 9 shows mean 2-year basal melt-rate products for the 2008–2015 period. Full ice shelf basal melt rates were ∼82 Gt yr−1 for initial-pixel and ∼93 Gt yr−1 for along-flow distribution composite 2-year products. In general, basal melt rates are > 150–200 m yr−1 near the main ice shelf grounding line, with highest rates of > 250 m along the north side of the grounding line (Fig. S4). Basal melt rates are generally ∼50–100 m yr−1 over the main ice shelf inner cavity, where ice thickness exceeds ∼600–700 m, and ∼10–30 m yr−1 over most of the outer ice shelf, where ice thickness is ∼300–500 m. We observe considerable anisotropy, with longitudinal spatial correlation over lengths scales of ∼20 km and significant transverse ∼kilometer-scale variability. This is true for both the initial-pixel and along-flow distribution products (Fig. 9), suggesting that this anisotropy is not a result of smoothing in the along-flow direction. The northern third of the outer main ice shelf displays ∼3–4 longitudinal features with elevated basal melt rates of ∼30–40 m yr−1 (red arrow in Fig. 9). Upstream of these features, a broad (∼10 km wide ×20 km long) region of low-relief transverse ridges and troughs displays reduced basal melt rates of ∼5–10 m yr−1 (green arrow). Basal melt rates are ∼0–10 m yr−1 over the South ice shelf and ∼0–5 m yr−1 over the north ice shelf (Fig. 9). High basal melt rates of ∼60–90 m yr−1 are observed near the relatively deep (∼900 m) grounding line of the fast-flowing (∼0.7–1.0 km yr−1) south ice shelf tributary. Elevated basal melt rates of ∼20–50 m yr−1 are also observed within large channels on the south ice shelf (blue arrow in Fig. 9). Integrated basal melt rates over the North ice shelf and South ice shelf are ∼5 and ∼10 Gt yr−1, respectively. Figure 10Relationship between kilometer-scale surface ridge (basal keel) and surface trough (basal channel) features and initial-pixel basal melt rates for main ice shelf. The top row shows example products from one 2-year period (2013–2015): (a) 256 m DEM mosaic, (b) kilometer-scale surface anomalies after high-pass filter (surface ridges are blue, surface troughs are red), (c) basal melt rates for channels (where DEM anomaly is < −1 m), (d) basal melt rates for keels (where DEM anomaly is > 1 m). Note the relatively high basal melt rates over longitudinal basal channels at distances of ∼4–15 km from the grounding line in (c). The bottom row shows channel (e) and keel (f) melt-rate composites generated using all available 2-year products during the full 2008 to 2015 period. Color stretch of 0–50 m yr−1 highlights differences over the outer ice shelf, where higher basal melt rates are observed on keels. See Fig. S5 for additional details. 4.3 Channel-scale melt distribution We used the initial-pixel basal melt-rate mosaics to evaluate observed basal melt rates for basal channels and keels on the main ice shelf. We applied a high-pass filter (1.5 km sigma Gaussian) to annual “reverse-order” DEM mosaics (Sect. 2.4), and defined masks for channels and keels using filtered elevations less than −1 m and greater than +1 m, respectively (Figs. 10 and S5). These masks were applied to corresponding 2-year initial-pixel basal melt-rate products, and weighted-average composites were generated from all available years to document the spatial distribution of main ice shelf channel and keel melt rates for the 2008–2015 period. The value at any given pixel in the channel (keel) composite is derived from melt rates for several advecting channels (keels) that intersected that pixel over time, providing a sample of background melt rates (end member no. 1 in Sect. 3.5) for channel (keel) features at different locations in the cavity. The highest basal melt rates are associated with longitudinal surface ridges (basal keels) within ∼3–4 km of the grounding line. In the inner cavity (∼4–15 km from the grounding line), high basal melt rates (> 100 m yr−1) are associated with both longitudinal surface troughs (basal channels) and surface ridges (basal keels). Several persistent channels display high basal melt rates throughout the 2008–2015 record, but there is more apparent temporal variability associated with deep keels due to grounding and ungrounding. Over the mid to outer ice shelf, we observe relatively high basal melt rates on keels (∼20–40 m yr−1) and limited basal melt rates in transverse channels (∼0–10 m yr−1). Both channels and keels display higher basal melt rates over the northern portion of the outer ice shelf (red arrow in Fig. 9). Higher basal melt rates of ∼10–20 m yr−1 are observed over ∼50–70 km long longitudinal keels near the ice shelf centerline, while ∼0 m yr−1 basal melt rates are observed within adjacent longitudinal channels. One prominent longitudinal keel displays basal melt rates of ∼30–40 m yr−1 (black arrow in Fig. 9). 5 Discussion 5.1 Long-term elevation change Grounding line retreat and speedup through 2010, combined with inherent marine ice sheet instability, are primarily responsible for the strong thinning observed upstream of the grounding line at PIG (Joughin et al., 2010). Our observations show that this thinning decreased after 2010 (Fig. 8), which is consistent with results from model simulations documenting the inland migration of the associated speedup (Joughin et al., 2010). The end of rapid grounding line retreat and the re-grounding of deep keels on the transverse seabed ridge (Christianson et al., 2016; Joughin et al., 2016) likely contributed to decreased thinning rates immediately upstream of the grounding line after 2010. The continued thinning over upstream shear margins (Fig. 8) can also be attributed to this evolution, as sustained thinning rates of > 5–10 m yr−1 over the main trunk prior to 2010 (Flament and Rémy, 2012; Joughin et al., 2010; Wingham et al., 2009) led to an increase in surface slopes and transverse driving stress across the shear margins. Our results show a ∼11 Gt yr−1 difference between the full ice shelf along-flow distribution and initial-pixel basal melt-rate estimates, with most of this difference over the inner cavity. This discrepancy is likely related to large spatial gradients in the “fixed” melt-rate field (end member no. 1), which we would expect to introduce a negative bias in the initial-pixel basal melt-rate estimates, as described in Sect. 3.5. Thus, the along-flow distribution melt rate estimate of ∼93 Gt yr−1 is likely a better full ice shelf estimate. The along-flow distribution and initial-pixel basal melt rates are comparable on the outer ice shelf and slow-moving areas of the North ice shelf and South ice shelf, with both offering good resolution of basal melt rates for longitudinal surface features (e.g., channels and keels). The spatial distribution of high basal melt rates near the grounding line (Fig. S4) is likely a function of modern (post-2006) cavity geometry (Fig. S1) and sub-shelf circulation. Mass-conserving bed reconstruction for the 1990s configuration revealed a large longitudinal seabed ridge (∼4 km wide ×30 km long) near the centerline of the inner cavity (Rignot et al., 2014). The highest basal melt rates of > 200–250 m yr−1 are observed on the north side of this longitudinal seabed ridge, where warm, salty water circulating at depth through the inner cavity first reaches the grounding line (e.g., Dutrieux et al., 2014b). The enhanced ∼30–40 m yr−1 basal melt rates over the northern portion of the outer ice shelf (red arrow in Fig. 9) are located immediately downstream of the transverse seabed ridge (Fig. S1). Both the Autosub observations and ocean circulation model simulations show increased ocean current velocity and enhanced variability due to cold water intrusion near this location (Dutrieux et al., 2014b), suggesting that this local high in basal melt rates could be related to local circulation patterns and/or upwelling. This location is also one of the expected pathways for warm CDW inflow into the inner cavity (e.g., St-Laurent et al., 2015), and we suggest that as this water flows over the transverse seabed ridge, it could lead to enhanced turbulence, vertical heat transport towards the ice base, and increased basal melting. Our results are generally consistent with past work (e.g., Dutrieux et al., 2013) suggesting that higher melt rates are associated with basal channels in the inner cavity and basal keels over the outer ice shelf (Fig. 10). Inner-cavity channels and keels have much higher relief than outer ice shelf channels and keels, so we might expect higher basal melt rates due to faster plume-driven flow along inner-cavity channels. However, our results also show high basal melt rates over deep keels in the inner cavity, especially within ∼5 km of the grounding line (Fig. S5), suggesting that high heat content and local circulation may dominate basal melting at these depths. Our results demonstrate the potential for high-resolution Lagrangian Dh∕Dt measurements of channel-scale features on ice shelves, even with known methodological limitations (see Sect. 2.10; discussion in Dutrieux et al., 2013; Shean et al., 2017). Keels on the mid to outer PIG ice shelf typically reach water depths up to ∼400–450 m, while channels are typically ∼300–350 m. These features should intersect the observed thermocline, with temperature gradients of over 1.0 ∘C possible between ∼300 and ∼450 m depth (Dutrieux et al., 2014b). Our results are consistent with the hypothesis that enhanced melting of outer ice shelf keels is related to their exposure to warmer water at depth (end member no. 1 in Sect. 3.5), with reduced plume-driven flow in the channels due to limited ice thickness gradients. The transverse surface ridges and troughs on the south side of the main ice shelf display greater relief than those along the north side of the ice shelf (Fig. 3), with correspondingly higher basal melt rates over the deeper keels (Fig. 10). Based on these preliminary results, we suggest that analysis of keel melt rates over time could provide new information about the spatiotemporal evolution of the thermocline in the outer cavity. 5.4 Comparison with past basal melt-rate assessments The local basal melt rates observed near the grounding line within the deep inner cavity (> 200 m yr−1, Figs. 9 and S4) are significantly higher than some past estimates of ∼100 m yr−1 from observations (Bindschadler et al., 2011; Dutrieux et al., 2013) and ∼70–120 m yr−1 from ocean circulation modeling (Dutrieux et al., 2014b; Payne et al., 2007; Seroussi et al., 2014). They are more consistent with flux divergence melt-rate estimates of ∼200–300 m yr−1, near the mid-1990s grounding line by Payne et al. (2007), and ∼200 m yr−1, near the 2009 grounding line by Dutrieux et al. (2013). Our full ice shelf mean basal melt rates for the period between 2008 and 2015 (∼82–93 Gt yr−1) are less than, but within the reported uncertainty of, past estimates for the period between 2003 and 2008: 95±14 (Depoorter et al., 2013) and 101±8 Gt yr−1 (Rignot et al., 2013). While it is possible that no change occurred between the 2003–2008 period and the 2008–2015 period, the apparent decrease in mean melt rate would be consistent with melt-rate estimates from oceanographic observations of ∼100 Gt yr−1 in 2007 to ∼73 Gt yr−1 in 2009 (Dutrieux et al., 2014b). However, this apparent decrease may be at least partially attributable to methodological differences between our study and previous studies (e.g., ice shelf area, flux gate placement). The previous studies also mixed observations from different time intervals during a highly dynamic period in PIG's recent history, with dh∕dt from ICESat data acquired between 2003 and 2008, velocities from an InSAR mosaic with approximate timestamp of 2007–2008 (Rignot et al., 2011), and average SMB for the period from 1979 to 2010. Furthermore, these studies relied on interpolation of sparse ICESat tracks to estimate spatially continuous Eulerian dH∕dt for the entire PIG ice shelf (e.g., -5.32±0.3 m yr−1 Rignot et al., 2013). The ICESat GLAS laser spot was ∼30–70 m in diameter with ∼170 m along-track spacing and ∼20 km cross-track spacing between repeat tracks over PIG (e.g., Fig. 3 of Pritchard et al., 2009). Limited measurements were available to constrain local slopes sampled by repeat ICESat tracks over the PIG ice shelf, and aliasing of advecting kilometer-scale surface ridges and troughs can lead to significant errors in thinning rates inferred from smoothed ICESat repeat tracks (e.g., Fig. 13 of Sergienko, 2013), especially after converting inferred elevation change to freeboard thickness change. While this may not be relevant for relatively flat, smooth ice shelves with high ICESat track density like the Ross Ice Shelf and Filchner–Ronne Ice Shelf (e.g., Moholdt et al., 2014), this issue complicates analysis of the sparse ICESat dh∕dt measurements over the relatively rough PIG ice shelf, and previous uncertainty estimates for full ice shelf basal melt rates based on ICESat observations are likely too low. Thus, while basal melt rates may have been higher between 2003 and 2008, we cannot rule out the possibility that no long-term change occurred between the 2003–2008 and 2008–2015 periods. Observations with ∼20 km spatial resolution (e.g., ICESat or radar altimetry, e.g., Paolo et al., 2015) can capture the long-term temporal evolution of Eulerian elevation change and basal melt for the full PIG ice shelf, but they cannot directly capture changes associated with dynamic ice–ocean processes that operate on shorter spatial scales. The high-resolution DEM record and methodology presented here allows for both full ice shelf basal melt-rate estimates and analysis of the detailed spatiotemporal evolution of kilometer-scale features that are coupled to sub-shelf circulation and local basal melting. As the high-resolution DEM record for Antarctica continues to grow, future analyses for PIG and other Antarctic ice shelves will provide new insight into the underlying processes controlling ice–ocean interaction, with implications for future ice sheet stability. 6 Summary and conclusions We developed a method to correct and integrate high-resolution DEM observations with satellite altimetry, airborne altimetry data, and surface velocity data to estimate Eulerian dh∕dt, Lagrangian Dh∕Dt, and ice shelf basal melt rates. Mean 2008–2015 basal melt rates for the full PIG ice shelf were ∼82–93 Gt yr−1. Local basal melt rates were ∼200–250 m yr−1 near the grounding line, ∼10–30 m yr−1 over the outer main ice shelf, and ∼0–10 m yr−1 over the North ice shelf and South ice shelf, with notable exception of ∼50–100 m yr−1 near the grounding line of a fast-flowing tributary on the south ice shelf. The basal melt rates from Lagrangian Dh∕Dt measurements show excellent agreement with, and provide spatiotemporal context for, in situ basal melt rate observations. Basal melt rates vary substantially across ∼kilometer-scale ice shelf thickness variations, with greater melting associated with basal channels and deep keels near the grounding line and relatively shallow keels over the outer shelf. The methods and general results presented here provide a foundation for further analysis of the detailed spatiotemporal evolution of basal melt rates and connections with ocean observations for the PIG ice shelf during the 2008–2015 period. Code and data availability. The Level-1B DigitalGlobe images used to generate the DEMs were provided by the Polar Geospatial Center at the University of Minnesota, under the NGA NextView License. The NASA Ames Stereo Pipeline code and binaries used to generate the DEMs from these images are available from https://ti.arc.nasa.gov/tech/asr/groups/intelligent-robotics/ngt/stereo/ (NASA, 2019; Beyer et al., 2019). Derived data products will be made available upon request. Code used for data processing and analysis is available from https://github.com/dshean (last access: 3 October 2019) or will be made available upon request. Supplement. The supplement related to this article is available online at: https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-13-2633-2019-supplement. Author contributions. DES led the conceptualization, data curation, formal analysis, funding acquisition, investigation, methodology, resources, software, validation, visualization, and writing. IRJ supported the conceptualization, funding acquisition, methodology, project administration, resources, supervision, and writing. BES supported the conceptualization, data curation, methodology, software, supervision, and writing. PD supported the data curation, methodology, validation, and writing. EB supported the data curation and writing. Competing interests. The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest. Acknowledgements. We acknowledge Claire Porter, Paul Morin, and others at the Polar Geospatial Center (NSF ANT-1043681), who managed tasking, ordering, and distribution of the L1B commercial stereo imagery under the NGA NextView license. We thank Oleg Alexandrov, Zack Moratto, and Scott McMichael for additional development of the Ames Stereo Pipeline with support from the NASA Cryosphere program. We thank Stefan Ligtenberg and Peter Kuipers Munneke for providing RACMO SMB products. Howard Conway and Nick Holschuh offered productive comments on an earlier version of this paper. Resources supporting this work were provided by the NASA High-End Computing (HEC) Program through the NASA Advanced Supercomputing (NAS) Division at Ames Research Center. 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__label__cc	0.624168	0.375832	Best Gaming mouses which you can buy under Rs. 2000 By : Staff Writer Priyanka Are you a looking for Best Gaming mouse under Rs 2000? Here is the list of Best Gaming mouse under Rs 2000 Logitech G102 Prodigy Gaming Mouse Razer Abyssus 2000 AmazonBasics Ergonomic Wireless Mouse Harpoon RGB Gaming Mouse When it comes to gaming, game professionals know the difference in what peripherals like mouse, keyboards and best gaming headset can do to their performance in games. The problem, then, is that not all mouse are created equal, and some are simply better than others, while some are simply not worth your time (or money). What is the most important thing for any gamer? Of course, a good quality mouse, because it easily fits in most hands, and how easily it depends on how to manage it, is sometimes a lot that needs attention. For example, a very popular and well-known game Counter-Strike whose key to victory includes quick reaction and timely attack. With a bad mouse which is inconvenient, and the one which is difficult to slip on the surface can be forgotten to win once and for all. Logitech G102 Prodigy is the best Gaming mouse under Rs 2000 and it comes for both Windows PC and Mac. Its biggest feature is that it also has built-in storage capacity. This mouse is available on the online website with a 16.8 M LED color option. In fact, the company is a leader in the gaming zone since the budget segment. The best gaming mouse with the G102 has long earned universal love and the title due to its impressive characteristics. With this mouse, you can bring precision to your game and play with your full potential and you can be as accurate as never before. A feature of this mouse is also that the Logitech G102 Prodigy Optical has used a different type and new type of sensor manufactured in the US and Switzerland. Logitech G102 Prodigy Optical has many useful and exciting features even the price of this best Gaming mouse under Rs 2000. The first thing is worth mentioning – the presence of 6 buttons. Some of them are responsible for certain tasks, such as changing settings to change DPI, switching between profiles, multiple apps, etc. Other buttons can be programmed to be on. DPI sensor is the most important feature of this mouse which increases the accuracy of your game, as well as the DPI sensor, which is responsible for tracking speed and better control. Those who play, about this mouse, say that it runs 8 times faster than the rest of the mouse. As for the specifications, they are as follows: Material- Plastic or rubber; Dimensions of product(W / H / D)- 6.2 x 3.8 x 11.7 cm; Weight – 86.2 g; Number of buttons – 6; Types of sensors installed – optical; Minimum DPI – 200; Maximum DPI – 6000; Frequency sensor – 1000 Hz; Max Acceleration: 25G Connection Type- USB. Third best Gaming mouse under Rs 2000 in the list – Legendary Razer Abyssus 2000. Despite the fact that this model is a bit old, it has an average price segment of many devices to give the odds to fully enable. Compared to previous models Castle only has 3 buttons, but the mechanism under which they are installed is very high quality and designed for 5 million clicks. It also has on each of the buttons made of maximum ergonomics for fingers for comfortable recess. There are rubber inserts on the sides of the textured surface. They provide a more grippy and comfortable grip. The case is made of high-quality matte plastic even the price of this best Gaming mouse under Rs 2000. Special attention is given to optical sensors. It allows you to work on saves 2000 dpi and has very high speeds. Finally, some technical data: Material- plastic and rubber; Dimensions (W / H / D)- 4.3 x 7.1 x 12.7 cm; Weight – 132 gram; Number of buttons –2; Types of sensors installed – optic Minimum DPI- 100; AmazonBasics Ergonomic Wireless is the best Gaming mouse under Rs 2000 and it comes with the fast-scrolling feature. The best feature of its wheel is that it comes with a clickable feature. The forward/backward thumb buttons contribute a lot in increasing its speed, through which we can navigate very large documents and large web pages with great ease. It is said about this mouse that it has been made keeping in mind the right-hand players. One feature of this mouse is that it fits very well in the palm. This mouse works well with Windows 7, 8 and 10. This gaming mouse has the following features: Wireless connection- 2.4 GHz wireless connection Height and width- 8.2 Centimeters, 45 Millimeters Dimensions- 12.6 x 4.5 x 8.2 cm Computer peripherals and hardware company Corsair has introduced its best Gaming mouse under Rs 2000 Harpoon RGB. This mouse has a 6000 DPI advanced optical gaming sensor. You will be glad that this best Gaming mouse under Rs 2000 give you advanced tracking and high-speed motion detection and offers you precise control and sharp moves. Apart from this, the company says that the design of the mouse is very good and gives you a strong grip. Apart from this, you get the lag-free gaming experience through this mouse. And it also claims a good and responsive fast play. If you talk about the part above this mouse, then it has been given a fine-textured finish. Apart from this, its sides have been made from moulded rubber. Along with this, full-programmable lighting has been provided for a single RGB lighting zone. Sensor – Optical; Material – Moulded rubber; Weight – 85 grams; Connection Type- USB; Type – RGB Light. Which best Gaming mouse under Rs 2000 is better, everyone decides for themselves. Each of them has its pros and cons. In addition, each player must be selected based on their own requirements and preferences. Whether or not you decide to go with one of our suggestions is entirely up to you, but we would advise you to take a closer look at best Gaming mouse under Rs 2000 before making a final decision. In our opinion, these mouses are the best that these famous brands have to offer, with both features as well as customizability. Previous articleTop Rated Wireless Headphones Under Rs.3000 Next articleRansomware threats ramp up for WordPress eCommerce users Staff Writer Priyanka 9 Tips to Fix Middle Mouse Button Not Working On Windows Electronics Neha Agarwal - November 19, 2020 0 Is your middle mouse button not working lately? 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__label__wiki	0.52339	0.52339	Dads confess their true feelings about pregnant bodies Internet-famous baby giraffe Kipenzi dies after breaking neck at Dallas Zoo 50 Deep Questions To Ask Your Boyfriend Tonight That Will Immediately Bring You Two Closer Dating Confessions from YYC: The Serial Dater 19 Feelings About Sex and Intimacy That Are Totally Normal Right Now Susanna Reid mortified as she’s dumped by date over booze confession The 7 Stages Of What You Call The Person You’re Dating I’d like to introduce you to Jenn, a member of the support forum here. After three months of smoking cessation, a night on the town changed everything. Read Jenn’s story and remember it the next time an urge to smoke hits. Thanks for sharing your story so honestly, Jenn. Relapse is painful, but never a waste if the lesson it has to offer is learned and applied the next time around. From Jenn:. I really believed I had nicotine addiction kicked. When former Queen Bee of the book club Robyn publishes her first novel, the truth about the death of her nemesis, Katie, begins to unravel. Female friendships are tested in this laugh-out-loud, brutally honest, new comedy. Ticket holders will be contacted directly. Everyone has a nemesis. Katie is next-level annoying, and Robyn swiftly sets about enacting a plan to eject her from her precious book club, with shocking and unexpected consequences. Subscription ticket prices and info on how to book can be found here. You can’t just ask someone out on a date. You have to confess first! Confess you like them. Confess it with a letter. that people even “confess their love” before the first date, followed by a At least he’s being honest-ish? 29歳／女性）; He hugged me from behind my back and then confessed his love. The calf was scampering around the giraffe habitat Tuesday evening when she ran into the perimeter and broke her neck. The zoo said Kipenzi died instantly. The zoo said those who wish to remember Kipenzi may want to make a donation to The Giraffe Conservation Fund. KTLA — A German shepherd has been locked up in a San Bernardino shelter for over a year due to a legal battle and is now facing a death sentence, the dog’s owner says. Jose Sanchez, known as Pepe, says his year-old dog Sheba was held at the Devore Animal Shelter after getting into a fight with a neighborhood dog in Sheba was declared potentially dangerous by San Bernardino County officials, who placed terms and conditions for letting Sanchez keep her. AP — Joe Biden vowed to unite an America torn by crisis and contempt Thursday night, accepting the Democratic presidential nomination and achieving a pinnacle in an unfinished quest that has spanned three decades and been marred by personal tragedy, political stumbles and more dynamic rivals. We women are always talking to each other, commiserating, and sharing our deepest insecurities on the internet. But it’s not often men get asked how they feel about being pregnant — about having pregnant wives or girlfriends, that is. With the anonymity of the web on their side, dads and dads-to-be have opened up about what they really think of their partner’s changing body during pregnancy. When asked by one Reddit user to share their true opinions, men did not not disappoint in the honesty department! I was worried their answers would be the kind of thing our readers wouldn’t want to read, but what I found was a pleasant shock. Take a look:. by: CNN Wire. Posted: Jul 29, / AM MDT / Updated: Jul 29, / 05 AM MDT “To be honest, it hurts terribly. We’re crushed and Then he robbed a bank on their first date and forced her to be the getaway driver. by CNN Wire. Confession: I once thought I was incapable of being loved and accepted by a man due to my psoriasis. In the past, when it came to dating and relationships, I heard these comments often. They were mostly the thoughts that circulated in my head any time a guy approached me or asked me out on a date, or I started crushing on someone. But the thoughts in my own mind have been the most hurtful and vicious, had the most long-lasting effects, and, sadly, are something I could never escape. But what do you do when the person who is bullying you and being negative is yourself? Still, having a visible disease makes the getting-to-know-you period of a potential relationship more strenuous. While some somethings are just looking for a hookup, my condition forced me to get to know someone on a different level. I had to ensure that the person on the other end was kind, gentle, understanding, and nonjudgmental. All of the factors of this disease — like bleeding, scratching, flaking, and depression — can be very hard and embarrassing to reveal to another person. The very first negative encounter I remember when dating with psoriasis happened during my sophomore year in high school. To most, I was an ugly duckling. A lot of people referred to me as the tall, unattractive girl with the bad skin. Fresh from the DC FanDome event! Check out the latest trailer for Wonder Woman Watch the trailer. Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind The drug-induced utopias of four Coney Island people are shattered when their addictions run deep. Its time to come out with your confessions regarding SDS Grand Cross – in game or about the game, something Confession Time – Be honest and share with us 29 points · 1 day ago Global Release Date March 3, As previously undescribed species of unmoderated matchmaking success is so nice that i learned to add cool reception in different backgrounds. It can be completed with secret casual dating these dictionaries: Casual sex are certain types of sexual activity outside the context of a romantic relationship. But only a few can write presentable profiles and get the attention of quality seekers. Sweeney writes a neutral profile and responds to messages in non-flirtatious language The ice robot. From Digicub, the makers of over 3 million mini love stories. In the twelfth century, the local tribe gives Chopper a basket of fruit and cotton candy. The 7 unspoken rules of casual sex. These advantages include the sharing of family language, values, and background. Hes a very energetic person. True Confessions is a noir novel by John Gregory Dunne and published in The novel was inspired by an actual event, the Black Dahlia murder. Los Angeles , Lois Fazenda is found cut in two pieces in a vacant lot after the murderer has taunted on the corpse. Due to the nickname “The Virgin Tramp”, given to her just to please a journalist, a “nice quiet little homicide that would have drifted off the front pages in a couple of days” becomes the center of a storm. Tom is a lieutenant of the Homicide Division in charge of the case, not very honest but good in his job, and Desmond is a skillful and quickly ascending monsignor who has already been chosen to become the next bishop. Her parents emphasized honesty and education, and each child grew up to become a valued member of society, some even taking government. In Anti Valentine Week , the confession is about the feelings of love or anger. Confession Day is celebrated by various people in India and across the world in several countries. To confess to someone is not an easy task. It requires courage. Something that is hidden for a long time requires guts to confess in front of another person. This day is for those people who have not been able to express themselves. Confession can be affirmative or negative. Have you ever thought that there is a propose day then what is the need of confession day? Confession day is not only limited to the expression of love felt feelings. Olaf challenges you to take visual risks and think differently about your photography. Honest, bold and unapologetic. Typical Olaf. Head over to www. Read The Confessions (Penguin Classics) book reviews & author details and more at The Confessions (Penguin Classics) Paperback – 29 March by. This study hopes to demonstrate how an analysis of contemporary intellectual interpretations of texts in Normandy can be used alongside paleographical examination of surviving copies to uncover both the ways in which and the reasons for which books circulated among the monastic houses. The Norman monastic world was no exception 3. Three questions then arise: in the case of Normandy, where did this phenomenon begin, and why? How and to what extent did the text become disseminated throughout the monastic houses of Normandy? This study hopes to demonstrate how an analysis of contemporary intellectual interpretations of texts such as Confessions can be used alongside paleographical interpretations to uncover both the ways in which and the reasons for which books circulated among the Norman monasteries. It is a text that was not for liturgical reading or scholarly instruction, but instead seems to have been for personal devotion and edification, usually circulating in small manuscripts that could easily have been placed in a pocket or carried on a person I take it you saw the promos, New bies? Be honest: Are you still squeeing yourself? Without a doubt, this episode was everything — a DVR keeper — so brace yourselves for a long recap. And it will be a game-changer. There has been no shortage of chatter dedicated to the appropriate circumstances of a Jess and Nick kiss. How could the writers possibly present it in an appropriately fresh, non-trite way? 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__label__wiki	0.828837	0.828837	ABOUT PROGRAM EXHIBITIONS ALUMNI CONTACT ︎ Founded in 1998, Tomato Art School is an International Art Program that provides one of the best Art courses in Jakarta, Indonesia. Mr. Shin Don Cheol, graduate of Korea’s No.1 University- Seoul National University, established an art school for students of all ages after settling down in Jakarta. Originally, the school was centered towards the Korean community in Jakarta. But with a high number of students accepted to World’s best universities, the school grew rapidly opening up a new chapter for International students living in Jakarta to prepare strong portfolios for universities. Now, with the 20-years-experienced program, Tomato Art School exclusively supports all students in Indonesia to receive high quality Art education for classes ranging from Elementary, Middle/High School, Portfolio preparation and Hobby. Accommodating both beginners and advanced level students we help prepare students for university, college and further education in the Arts. We are proud to have sent about 400 students to Top universities around the world, mostly with Scholarships. Every year, the school holds “Tomato Art Exhibition” to provide a platform for all participating students to showcase their artworks and get feedback from the audiences as individual artists. Through the event we see our students mature internally after striving for their achievements. We strongly believe that this experience will build good foundation for students to compete in the real Art world. We also hold collaborations with charities and organizations to provide opportunities for engagement within the social community in Indonesia. We focus on developing the uniqueness and creativity within each student as individuals, looking at their potentials. In this way the students build self-confidence to express their talents. TOMATO ART SCHOOL Our program seeks to develop and strengthen creative skills, build self-esteem and self-expression, and develop individuality as single artists from each students. TOMATO NEWS OCTOBER- NOVEMBER 2020 ︎ ︎ Tomato Online Exhibition (opening ceremony 10/25) runs until 11/18 AUGUST 2020 ︎ ︎ Tomato Offline Art Class reopens to Elementary, Middle/high school and porfolio preparation classes APRIL 2020 ︎ ︎ Tomato Online Art Class launched to Elementary, Middle/high school and porfolio preparation classes MARCH 2020 ︎ ︎ Temporary closure of Tomato Art School due to COVID-19 TOMATO ALUMNI Since 1999, hundreds of students have completed our programs and entered World top universities. We are proud to present the past names of Tomato Alumni, who got accepted to universites in the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Korea, Indonesia and so on. Rhode Island School of Design School of the Art Institute of Chicago (scholarship) Maryland Institute College of Art (scholarship) Art Center College of Design (scholarship) Parsons The New School for Design (scholarship) Pratt Institute (scholarship) School of Visual Arts - SVA (scholarship) Macalester College (scholarship) Savannah College of Art and Design (scholarship) Univesity of Washington University of Illinois, Urbana champaign School of the Arts (Rochester, New York) (scholarship) Otis College of Art and Design(Scholarship) Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)Cleveland Institute of Art (scholarship) Columbus College of Art and Design (scholarship) The University of the Arts in Philadelphia Moore College of Art & Design Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning Emily Carr University of Art & Design The Australian National University - ANU Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology / RMIT Slade of Fine Art- UCL- University College London The Bartlett - UCL – University College London Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design (UAL) Chelsea College of Art & Design (UAL) Wimbledon College of Art (UAL) London College of Fashion (LCF) Camberwell College of Arts (UAL) Nanyang Academy Of Fine Arts LASALLE College of the Arts (scholarship) Seoul National University - SNU Korea National University of Arts Yonsei University Hongik University Kookmin University PAST PRESS & PUBLICATION Tomato ONLINE Art Exhibition Featured in Jurnal Ekstra TV <2021> Tomato Art Exhibition Featured in Metro TV <2020> Tomato Art School Featured in Kompas TV <2012> Tomato Art School Featured in Trans TV <2010> Charity Exhibition with Sampoerna Foundation to raise over IDR 67,000,000 The 1-month long exhibition displayed 207 art pieces by Tomato Art Academy students- from kindergarten to senior secondary school. The 72 art pieces that were sold included paintings, drawings and ceramic art. A total amount of 67,250,000- (USD 5,630) was generated. Easter Egg Charity Exhibition with Yayasan Pita Kuning (Yellow Ribbon Foundation/YPK) to raise IDR 16,000,000 The egg-laden tree towering in the center of grandkemang Hotel’s lobby was a spectacle- if not an oddity- to behold. The ‘Easter Charity Tree’ was erected in honour of fundraising efforts for the nation’s cancer-afflicted youth. In conjunction with Tomato Art School and Yayasan Pita Kuning Anak Indonesia, grandkemang Hotel held a Dinosaur Egg Painting competition from 1-24th April. - NOW Jakarta May 2011	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1301
__label__wiki	0.828859	0.828859	Trump Supporters in New Jersey Mock George Floyd Killing in Front of Protesters News By TooFab Staff \| 6/9/2020 2:34 PM PT "Black lives matter... to no one." Protesters in New Jersey had to walk past a despicable display as residents openly mocked the killing of George Floyd. Videos from a peaceful Black Lives Matter march on Monday showed one man in his front lawn kneeling on another man's neck, as he and his friends laugh and shout obscenities. The property boasted several pick-up trucks adorned with "All lives matter" signs, American flags and Trump banners. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Niecy Nash Says Police 'Pulled a Taser' On Her Son for Rolling Stop "Look at that -- if you don't comply that's what happens," the kneeler bellowed at the crowd. "If you don't comply this is what happens right here, look." "He didn't comply. He didn't comply. If he would've complied it wouldnt've happened," he continued to shout. "That's why he's dead." His friend, videoing the crowd, answered their chants of "Black Lives Matter!" — shouting after them "Black lives matter... to no one." "God bless the police, ya dumb ass protesters," he calls out after them; his video shot from inside the garden cuts off right as a voice can be heard saying "you want somebody to go firebomb this..." For all those who wonder why I link Trump & his supporters to #WhiteSupremacists, murder & #PoliceBrutality, I present Exhibit A from New Jersey: An actual reenactment of the #GeorgeFloyd murder with a Trump banner in the background. pic.twitter.com/vgjbc4NhIa — Truth Matters (@TruthsOverTrump) June 9, 2020 @TruthsOverTrump Black Store Owner Calls 911 to Report Robbery, Gets Punched in Face by White Cop Franklin Township Police Department said it was investigating the incident, which Mayor John Bruno and Police Chief Brian Zimmer described as "revolting" in a joint statement. "The Franklin Township Committee and its Police Department are appalled and saddened by the revolting actions of certain individuals after Monday's locally organized Peaceful March," they wrote. "This is not who we are as a community." "We support the goal of this march which is to spread awareness and to ensure a better future for all of us. Without an understanding and mutual respect for all individuals, we can never aspire to create a united community based upon the idea of human respect and dignity for all." The protest march, like countless others across the country, took place on the day before George Floyd was laid to rest beside his mother. He died on May 25, after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes, after arresting him over an alleged fake $20. Chauvin has since been charged with second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, while the three other officers that were involved in the arrest — Thomas Lane, J.A. Keung and Tou Thao — have also been charged with aiding and abetting the homicide. Vanderpump Rules Fires Stassi Schroeder, Kristen Doute, Max Boyens and Brett Caprioni #Blacklivesmatter #GeorgeFloyd Eight Hurt as NY Bus Left Dangling After Plunging 50ft Off Overpass Top Journalist Leaves News Anchor Job For Teaching Post at Harvard — But it Was a Hoax Waitress Saves Boy From Abusive Home With Secret Note at Restaurant 16-Year-Old Father Charged With Shooting Hours-Old Daughter and Leaving Her Inside Snow-Filled Fallen Tree Selfie-Taker Accidently Pushes Another to Her Death Pigeon in Australia Saved from Death Row Rudy Giuliani Claims 'Trial By Combat' Rallying Cry Was From That 'Documentary' Game of Thrones Cops Who Claimed They Took Selfies During Capitol Riots 'As a Joke' Are Charged	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1303
__label__cc	0.742035	0.257965	The Orange Wall Stay looped in! Dramas & Films Orange Wall TV 5 reasons you’ll love the ride with this Motorcycle Girl! What a time to be a viewer of Pakistani cinema. In just the first few months, we have already seen a mix of genres and films that have made audiences around the world to sit up and take notice. Continuing this remarkable streak, is Motorcycle Girl which releases today in cinemas nationwide. Director Adnan Sarwar’s latest, which has been produced by Jami, is a story of hopes and dreams and how it sometimes takes one moment of bravery to change your life forever. We decided to make it easier for you by sharing our top 5 reasons you need to go watch Motorcycle Girl soon as: 1 – The storyline: The film is based on the story of real life motorcycle girl Zenith Irfan and takes us on the journey (emotionally and literally!) that she went through as she made a solo trip of over 3000 kilometres from Lahore to Khunjerab (near the Chinese border). This is a story of a young girl, who refuses to give up on her dreams. Writer Adnan Sarwar does an excellent job at translating this inspiring ride to the big screen. There is humour, drama and emotion, without things ever getting OTT. Adnan makes the character relatable to so many young people who are going through similar situations in life and teaches them to keep persevering. As Sohai’s character says in the film – agar hum is aik zindagi mein apnay khwaab puray na karein tau kya faida? (if we don’t pursue our dreams in this life that we have, then what is the point of it? ) 2 – The acting: Sohai Ali Abro, where have you been all this time? We loved Sohai as the main protagonist playing the various emotions of the character to the tee. Samina Peerzada is flawless as ever playing Sohai’s mother and a we really enjoyed seeing Mehar Bano as her friend. Special mentions to Sarmad Khoosat, Ali Kazmi and Daniyal Raheal for making us feel so strongly about their characters (really trying to not give you guys any spoilers but honestly, just watch the film and you will know!). 3 – Some of the best views – and music: The cinematographer has done a fine job of showing us the northern areas like they have rarely been captured on the camera before (of course with a Jami production we would not settle for anything less) and that is saying a lot given that so many of our recent films have been based up north. But yes, you will want to pack your bags and take a trip asap but only after you are done with this film because, the story is gripping enough to make you sit till the very, very end. The musical score provided by Zulfi adds so many layers to the cinematically rich moments, making the entire film a treat to watch. 4 – Breaking the stereotypes: Motorcycle Girl shows us how cinema can talk about important social issues without being preachy. Throughout the film we see Zenith facing discrimination and challenges that we see all around us. Sometimes these come up at work and sometimes in the mall. Through the dialogues and the writing, the film makes us see the truth in our society’s hypocrisy. At the same time, there is a message of such hope, from where you least expect it. We often think that living in the city is a sign of open mindedness but sadly, that might not be the case. 5 – The heart: My biggest qualm with Pakistani cinema in recent times has been that while we do an amazing job of tugging heartstrings and getting audiences involved in characters with our dramas, when it comes to the films, we always seem to falter (with the exception of some excellent cinema like Cake!). Not in Motorcycle Girl though. I saw so many men and women in the cinema (including myself, I must admit) who could not help but live through the character’s journey with her. Through her joy and her sadness, our laughter and tears flowed. And if a film can engage audiences to this extent, then what more can you ask for? Kudos to Adnan Sarwar for choosing to tell such an important story and executing it so well. We definitely need more film makers like him who are willing to put in blood, sweat and tears to bring meaningful cinema to audiences. Long after you have left the cinema hall, you will still be thinking about Zenith with a broad smile on your face. So what are you waiting for? Go to the cinemas (and please take your families along) to watch one of our favourite films to have come out of Pakistan. We give this film 4.5 solid stars our of 5! theorangewall April 20, 2018 August 6, 2018 Adnan Sarwar, Ali KAzmi, ali zafar, Cake, Daniyal Rahael, fawad khan, FIlm review, hamza ali abbasi, Jami, Khunjerab, mahira khan, Maya Ali, meesha shafi, Motorcycle Girl, Motorcycle Girl review, osman khalid butt, Sarmad Khoosat, Sohai Ali Abro, Zenith Irfan Previous Previous post: Here’s what Pakistani celebrities are saying about the Meesha Shafi – Ali Zafar controversy Next Next post: Jhaanjar Di Paanwaan Chhankaar – hard hitting theatre comes to Pakistan Prank Calls With Usman Mukhtar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guxSEekhnoI&t=10s Rapid Fire With Ahad Raza Mir https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BupAovo40Uc&t=5s Wonder Woman brings female empowerment to the fore Cafe Aylanto DHA Just Made Winters A Lot Merrier And Outdoor Dining A Lot Easier For You Velo Sound Station: The Strings Edit – What We Liked What We Didn’t Velo Sound Station – The Atif Aslam Edit: What We Liked What We Didn’t Iqbal Day 2020	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1309
__label__cc	0.627173	0.372827	Anaesthesia + Analgesia Emergency + Critical Care Neurology + Neurosurgery Physiotherapy + Rehabilitation About The Ralph Library + Learning Join Team Ralph Introducing…. Our Ophthalmology Service! We are so excited to introduce you to the fantastic services we will be offering at The Ralph, as well as the wonderful people who make it all possible. First up, is ophthalmology, an area of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of the eye and the rest of the visual system. So much of what we do in our lives depends on being able to see. Without vision, we lose a significant part of living. The same is true for non-human animals. Fortunately, there is much that can be done to treat, prevent and slow the progression of eye disorders. And we will be very well-equipped to do this. Not only will we have fantastic equipment but also a super-talented duo leading our ophthalmology service. Our aim is to treat your pet’s eye problem as we would for our own pets – to relieve pain, and to maintain, or restore, the best possible vision. The Ophthalmology Service Our ophthalmology service will offer standard and advanced diagnostic tests in conjunction with routine, complex and emergency care for a wide range of ocular conditions, including: Cataract and lens luxation surgery Entropion/ectropion – routine and complex Third eyelid surgery including “cherry eye” Abnormal eyelashes (cryosurgery, electrolysis) Corneal disease – medical and surgical management including a range of grafting techniques for complex corneal ulcers Surgical management of refractory “dry eye” Management of ocular tumours Management of ocular trauma Sudden onset blindness Neuro-ophthalmic disease BVA/KC/ISDS hereditary eye disease clinics This will all be facilitated by an extensive range of specialist equipment – including a Zeiss operating microscope with a camera and video recording facilities and our “Whitestar Signature Pro” phacoemulsification unit for cataracts surgery. Our ophthalmology service will operate a 24-7-365 emergency service. Making it all possible… Heidi Featherstone Heidi will lead our ophthalmology service and is dedicated to ensuring that all patients with an eye problem, however small and however serious, will receive the best possible care and attention at all times. She will be involved in all levels of care; from consultations to the operating theatre and in the ward. Her clinical interests include corneal disease and the surgical management of cataract. Heidi graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London in 1991. She worked in general practice for seven years before starting her ophthalmology training at the Animal Health Trust. She gained her RCVS Diploma in Veterinary Ophthalmology in 2001, and her European Diploma in Veterinary Ophthalmology in 2005. She is the current Vice-President of the European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ECVO), and enjoys teaching undergraduates at two veterinary schools, as well as training post-graduates. Heidi’s partner, Emma, is also a specialist vet, but in pathology, not ophthalmology. They have two dogs, Dave the Jack Russell terrier who is tennis ball obsessed, and Davina (aka Furball), a Norfolk terrier. Heidi says that “whilst the duo ‘Dave & Davina’ sounds cute, they are pretty independent! Terriers are prone to eye disease (primary lens luxation) but they have both passed the age of the greatest risk, so fingers-crossed…!” Heidi and Emma also have four pet Ouessant sheep, the smallest breed of sheep in the world. Lenny follows Heidi to the greenhouse to eat tomatoes and is Dave’s best mate! Heidi is going to be working alongside fellow Ophthalmologist…. Marisa Perez Marisa is from Valencia, Spain, and after graduating in her hometown in 2005, she spent several years working in general practice. In 2008 she obtained her Certificate in Advanced Studies in Ophthalmology from Toulouse University, France, and then worked for several years at a dedicated ophthalmology referral centre in Valencia. Marisa later moved to the Canary Islands and then to Sydney, where she had the opportunity to develop her research and clinical skills. She has always been interested in both small animal and exotic and wildlife ophthalmology, having had opportunities to collaborate with exotic animal services and several zoos and aquariums. She has published peer-reviewed articles, lectured at international meetings, and teaches the exotic animal module for the Diploma in Ophthalmology of the University of Madrid. Marisa shares her life with her partner, a specialist in exotic animal medicine, Mojito the cat and Yoda the dog. Heidi and Marisa will also be supported by a much wider team including, where necessary, clinicians from our other services. Update February 2020: Marisa has left Team Ralph to pursue her passions and we wish her all the very best. The Ralph Team Return to Community A Day in the Shoes of Attended Events heart murmur MPRS Outpatient Ultrasound Service pet carer Primary Care Out of Hours Service Shailen Soft-tissue The Culture Chronicles Twenty fours hours in the life of VetLed Pixel’s story 11-year-old Pixel had been showing signs of stiffness, which sadly deteriorated to paralysis in all four of her limbs. She arrived at The Ralph in… A day in the shoes of Shane, Night Nurse “Hearing that a critically ill patient has improved enough to go home after weeks of treatment is the best motivation to continue providing the best… NEW! TPLO animation for pet carers We’ve been working on this short animation especially for pet carers! 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__label__wiki	0.718326	0.718326	how adding gypsum to autoclaved aerated concrete Get how adding gypsum to autoclaved aerated concrete Price Process Parameters of Production of Non-Autoclaved Aerated concrete of non-autoclaved hardening on physical and mechanical properties, close to properties of autoclaved aerated concrete (D<600, M>35, F>50), is intended to be produced by mechano-chemical activation of raw components, optimization of quality of aerated concrete macroporous structure and complex use of production as well as CN101439955A - Preparation of 06 grade gypsum based The invention relates to a method for preparing an aerated concrete block, in particular to the method for preparing a 06-grade gypsum based vapor pressure free aerated concrete block, which is characterized in that that the method comprises the following steps: 1) preparing raw materials; 2) selecting the raw materials; 3) preparing composite gelled materials; 4) dissolving retarder sodium Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Blocks (Acc block autoclaved aerated concrete block Acc block manufacturing, acc block properties, Acc blocks advantages- acc is made with fine aggregate, cement, Autoclaved aerated concrete bricks Autoclaved aerated concrete can be produced: cement from Portland, lime and pulverized fuel ash (PFA, fly ash) or cement from Portland, lime, and fine silica. Typically, the sand is milled to achieve sufficient fineness. A Small Size of gypsum is also often added. Aerated Concrete: Methods, Uses and Properties \| Concrete ADVERTISEMENTS: Aerated concrete is one of the light weight concrete. It is a mixture of water, cement and finely crushed sand. Aerated concrete is obtained by introducing gas bubbles into the plastic mix of cement and sand mortar. The product obtained is cellular in structure containing voids of size 0.1 to 1 mm similar to [] All About Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Dec 17, 2018· Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) is a type of precast concrete composed of natural raw materials. It was first developed in Sweden in the 1920s, when an architect first combined the conventional concrete mixture of cement, lime, water, and sand with a An Investigation of Steam Curing Pressure Effect on Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) is a porous light weight concrete obtained by adding a pore-forming material to a mixture made of finely pulverized siliceous aggregate and inorganic binder (lime and/or cement) and hardened by steam cure. In this study fly ash was used instead of siliceous aggregate and experiment samples were obtained by Mix for the production of non-autoclaved aerated concrete Mix for the production of non-autoclaved aerated concrete, including Portland cement, lime, gypsum, silica fume, aluminum powder, calcium chloride and water, contains gypsum water in the following ratio, wt.%: Portland 57-71, lime 0.04 to 0.7 and gypsum semi-aquatic 0,1-0,4, fume 0,6-3,5, aluminum powder is 0.01 to 0.15, calcium chloride 0,5-3 Aerated Concrete Masonry \|\| Vibuma Autoclaved aerated concrete block (AAC) is widely used construction material. It is made from a mixture of fly ash, cement, lime, gypsum and an aeration agent which is available in large sizes and hence less no of joints. AAC Blocks - Lightweight AAC Block Manufacturer from Indore We are offering Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Blocks to our clients, which are made of a blended proportion of material. 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Composed of quartz sand, calcined gypsum, lime, cement, water and aluminum powder, AAC products are cured under heat and pressure in an autoclave. Crude mixture for producing non-autoclaved aerated Raw mix for the production of non-autoclaved aerated concrete, including astringent components, gypsum component, a silica component, an aluminum powder and water, characterized in that it further comprises a calcium-magnesium-selectstream rock - diopside, an aqueous solution of electrolyte - Fe 2 (SO 4) 3 or Al 2 (SO 4) 3 sulfinol, as a binder Standard Speciﬁcation for Autoclaved Aerated Concrete 1.2 The raw materials used in the production of autoclaved aerated concrete are portland cement or blended cements, quartz sand, water, lime, gypsum or anhydrite, and an agent resulting in macroscopic voids. The quartz sand used as a raw material may be replaced by a siliceous ﬁne aggregate other than sand, and usually is ground to a ﬁne Autoclaved Aerated Concrete - CSR Hebel Autoclaved Aerated Concreteis classified as Non-Dangerous Goods. according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. 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Its cellular nature is provided by the used aerated autoclaved concrete machinery, agrgregate and 2020-8-2 Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) is a lightweight, precast, foam concrete building material suitable for producing concrete masonry unit (CMU) like blocks. Composed of quartz sand, calcined gypsum, lime, cement, water and aluminum powder, AAC products are cured under heat and pressure in an autoclave.Invented in the mid-1920s, AAC AAC Blocks India\| Aerated Autoclaved Concrete Blocks India Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) blocks are lightweight and durable building products. First conceptualized and invented by Swedish architect and inventor Johan Axel Eriksson in 1924, AAC blocks are particularly known for their fire, heat and sound-resistant properties. Light weight cement blocks - San Trading Autoclaved aerated concrete, or AAC is made by mixing cement, lime, fly ash, gypsum, water & aluminum powder the final mixture is poured in to a molds. The reaction between aluminum and lime causes micros pic hydrogen bubbles to form lower density concrete by expanding it. After evaporation of the hydrogen and initial setting, aerated concrete China Gypsum Autoclave, China Gypsum Autoclave China Gypsum Autoclave, China Gypsum Autoclave Suppliers and Manufacturers Directory - Source a Large Selection of Gypsum Autoclave Products at medical autoclave,autoclave dental,autoclave sterilizer from China Alibaba Add to Compare. Best selling autoclaved lightweight concrete alc / aac wall panels. 50000 CBM Autoclaved Aerated Aerated Concrete - an overview \| ScienceDirect Topics 7.2.1 Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Blocks. Autoclaved aerated concrete blocks are the lightweight block materials made by proportioning calcareous materials (cement and lime), siliceous materials (sand, slag and fly ash) and air entraining admixture (aluminum powder), and then mixing, casting, gas-developing, cutting and autoclaving them. Experimental Analysis of Aerated Concrete Block A. Aerated autoclaved concrete (AAC) blocks: a revolution building material in construction industry. Mallampalli.Ch, et al, have discussed about the reactions undergone while casting the block. They used gypsum for filler. B. Materials, Production, Properties and Application of Aerated Lightweight Concrete . Aerated Bricks, Autoclave Aerated Concrete Block, एएसी AAC is a lightweight material produced by mixing silica rich material, cement, lime, gypsum, aluminum powder/paste and water. Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) is a fully integrated building system of panels and blocks that are used for residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Utilization of solid waste high-volume calcium coal gangue The possibility of using high-calcium coal gangue in autoclaved aerated concrete is investigated. High-calcium coal gangue should be calcined and milled before using. Up to 58 % replacement of the raw materials, including sands and lime, by treated high-calcium coal gangue in autoclaved aerated concrete is recommended. Al-Saedan – Building The Future Autoclaved aerated concrete is a lightweight, precast, foam concrete building material suitable for producing concrete masonry unit like blocks. Composed of quartz sand, calcined gypsum, lime, cement, water and aluminum powder, AAC products are cured under heat and pressure in an autoclave. Rising demand for lightweight construction materials Aug 13, 2020· The global autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) market size is projected to grow from USD 18.8 billion in 2020 to USD 25.2 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 6.0%. 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__label__wiki	0.63234	0.63234	Greenwich Sharp From The Start In 58-0 Win Over Fairfield Ludlowe Posted on November 8th, 2019 at 10:00 pm. Greenwich’s Evan Weigold returns a fumble for a touchdown against Fairfield Ludlowe. (Mark Conrad) FAIRFIELD — If the Greenwich football team fails to win a second straight state championship, it likely will not be due to a lack of mental preparation. It would be easy to dismiss the Cardinals’ last two wins, including tonight’s 58-0 rout of Fairfield Ludlowe, as simply overpowering outmanned competition. But coming off the loss to Darien, they have flexed their muscles early, first last week against Trinity/Wright Tech, something that was lacking during the first month. The Cardinals (7-1) needed just 12 plays to take a 28-0 lead. AJ Barber got untracked early, scoring on a 26-yard run less than two minutes in. Greenwich’s AJ Barber catches a pass in the corner of the end zone in the second quarter. (Mark Conrad) “I think that we started off really well today and that’s something we haven’t done a lot of this year so far, and that was awesome,” said Greenwich defensive lineman Eddy Iuteri. “It showed how we practice. We practiced well all week. We wanted to start off fast and we did.” Ludlowe’s first possession ended with Iuteri forcing a fumble on a sack, which was recovered by Will Montesi. After a run by Barber, quarterback James Rinello hit Kobe Comizio for a 38-yard score. “We thought we had some advantages on the edge,” added Greenwich coach Anthony Morello. “They like to shoot their ends a lot inside and by using the running back as a blocker we were able to set up some nice things for our receivers on the jet. We wanted to use our team speed on the edges tonight and that’s what led to the early scores.” The Cardinals’ Eddy Iuteri sacks Ludlowe quarterback Quinn Pavoz. (Mark Conrad) Before the quarter was over Rinello added touchdown passes to Barber (34 yards) and Mason Muir (15 yards) for a 28-0 lead. “It was a point of emphasis this week to start fast and the kids did tonight,” said Morello, who coached in a cutoff sweatshirt on a frigid night. “Ludlowe has done some great things this year, especially offensively, and we saw some things we liked from an offensive perspective and we were able to capitalize early. And the defense was just so physical all game. The kids came out and played inspired football. It doesn’t really matter who the opponent is right now we just have to come out and keep winning.” Rinello hit Barber again in the third quarter, after Danny Perez scored on a run, but the biggest celebration for Greenwich came on the play before halftime, when Iuteri intercepted a deflected ball. The team swarmed to the co-captain after he was knocked out of bounds on a return. The Falcons’ James Bourque breaks through an opening up the middle. (Mark Conrad) “I was pretty excited about it,” Iuteri said. “I was pretty nervous under the ball, I thought I was going to drop it. I tried to run it back but it was a lot of fun.” Added Morello, “You don’t see numbers in the 50s and 60s getting interceptions all that often so I was really happy for Eddy. No one deserved that more. You could see by the kids’ excitement.” Another captain had a more successful route to the end zone on a return. Evan Weigold closed out the scoring after picking up a fumble on a sack and taking it 65 yards. The Cardinals’ AJ Barber picks up some extra yards after a catch. (Mark Conrad) “We preach physicality,” Iuteri said. “The defense knew in order to win this game we need to be more physical than they were and I think we were. It showed on the scoreboard. We’ve got to win out in our minds and we have tough competition ahead. We’re looking forward to getting after it and we know what we have to do in order to make a state championship run.” SIGN UP FOR OVERTIME, THE NEW RUDEN REPORT NEWSLETTER The Cardinals have their second big game of the regular season next Saturday at home against Ridgefield, which also has one loss and is in the chase for a Class LL bid. “We said this was a playoff game and the day we lost to Darien we had to win out based on points that we need to score,” Morello said. “We can’t afford to be 8-2 wondering if we can make the playoffs. Every game from this point on is a playoff game and this was no exception.” Greenwich’s Hunter Clark is hit by Ludlowe’s Jame Bourque. (Mark Conrad) It was a long evening for the Falcons (5-3). Coach Mitch Ross, after a 42-0 loss to Darien on opening night, said tonight would be a chance to see how far his team has come. “It still serves as a measuring stick,” Ross said. “They’re a good team. They’re very physical, they’re very strong and as a measuring stick we know we still have a ways to go. We suspected we had a ways to go and it was proven on the field tonight. We will build from here. It does serve as a goal in that this isn’t something we can really fix by coaching them up. They have to lift more. We have to get stronger as a team in order to get to the next level.” Greenwich Gets Defensive To Win FCIAC Title With Straight-Set Win Over St. Joseph Klicin’s Hat Trick Carries Warde Past Ludlowe And Into Semifinals Unbeaten Greenwich Living Up To Preseason Hype	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1313
__label__wiki	0.513144	0.513144	Fishing Rock Creek with your mother-in-law by Mike McKenna in Arts and Life · Sports and Outdoors — 9 Aug, 2010 Grandmother pictured with her favorite catch (Photo: McKenna) As longtime Eastside fishing guide Eric “Otis” Hein once said, “If you’re going to get into fly fishing, you’d better have a sense of humor.” Of course, anyone who’s ever been married could argue that the same advice is nothing shy of sage when it comes to dealing with your mother-in-law. Naturally, that advice multiplies like love-drunk mayflies when it turns out your mother-in-law can out fish you. Last fall, my mother-in-law of over seven years, Valdi, came to the Eastside to visit her grandson, Jack—and to stop paying attention to him just long enough to make sure neither her daughter nor I had been eaten by coyotes or abducted by aliens. (Though I’m still not sure about my wife. Sometimes it does seem like she’s spent some time in outer space, and she has been known to occasionally call me “Mork.”) Toward the end of Valdi’s week-long stay we decided to take an afternoon family excursion up Rock Creek Canyon, to try our luck fly-fishing Mack Lake. “Calling someone names means you like them? Then the Cowboys and Indians must be lovers.”-Mork and Mindy, 1978. Rock Creek Canyon basically begins some nine miles west of U.S. 395 from Tom’s Place. The first major feature of the canyon is the popular bait fishing and boat trolling Rock Creek Lake, a 55 acre, sky-blue lake surrounded by large granite boulders. The road turns to one lane above the lake and follows the skinny high mountain creek up to the Mosquito Flats’ parking lot, 10,300 feet high in the mountains; making it the highest paved road in the Sierra Nevada. From the lot, fishermen, hikers and backpackers are at the doorstep of some truly serene High Sierra landscapes. Dozens of lakes are tucked in between Mosquito Flats and the Little Lakes Valley above it. Meaning anything from short hikes with your mother-in-law, wife, little boy and a half-rack of beer, to multi-day excursions are well rewarded. It takes a mere 15 minutes of meandering up the trail to get to Mack Lake. Mack is a little lake, covering a measly four oblong acres. It actually looks more like a big hole or lazy eddy in a larger river than it does a lake. Mack is known for an aggressive and healthy species of brook trout that often alight the lake’s surface like popcorn a-poppin’ during dawn and dusk. There’s also legend of some beastly browns lurching in the small lake’s depths. We fished the inlet as a cool, late-summer breeze swooped down Little Lakes Valley. Valdi was wading about ankle deep in the chilly water and perfectly casting a gray-backed dry fly known as a Humpy on my nine foot, five weight Sage rod. Valdi comes from Idaho, where the men are men, the sheep are nervous and where every radio station in the state still plays “Abba” and “Captain and Tennille” like they just came out yesterday. The women of Idaho are, of course, good outdoorsy gals who can usually catch, clean and cook just about anything that swims or flies. And my mother-in-law is no different—except she talks more trash. “Oohhh I’m getting lots of action over hear, Michael” Valdi said several times, while I tried—somewhat successfully—to not whack myself in the back of the head with my fly while trying to cast a sinking line on a buddy’s borrowed K-Mart rod. “Ooohhh. Yeeesss! Fish on!” Valdi hollered, doing her best Marv Albert impersonation, while I dodged a flying Woolly Bugger. “Uh Mike, you might want to come over here and take a picture. It’s really a beauty and it doesn’t look like you’re too busy over there anyway,” Valdi said, failing to notice that I was doing something besides ducking and waving around a rod in an utterly useless manner; I was drinking a beer. Eventually, the infamous flying insects of Mosquito Flats drove us from the lake, but not before dozens of beautiful little brookies would completely ignore my fly as if I had said something nasty about their mothers For the short stroll back downstream I took my almost year-and-a-half old son, Jack, in the backpack and grabbed my fly rod back from Valdi. As I cast into the basketball and baseball-sized rock strewn creek, Jack mumbled encouragement in his own unique dialect. “Ball, ball, ball, ball, ball,” he said while pointing across the creek or at a tree or into my earlobe. A couple of casts later, a small brown leapt up and hung in the air just long enough for me to hook him in the lip and yank him across the creek. Meaning Jack and I had not only caught our first fish together, but he now probably thinks fish can fly. This momentous occasion also meant, for at least this one day, my mother-in-law hadn’t out-fished me — although she’ll probably say that’s only because I fished longer. Otherwise, it would have been a real butt-whooping. After angling, we headed down the canyon to Tom’s Place for burgers and brews — where I did manage to out-drink Valdi. The restaurant and bar at Tom’s Place Resort is a year-round must-stop, especially for anyone going to Rock Creek. The rustic place has been serving Eastsiders since 1919, when it was still called Han’s Lof (owned by a guy who apparently thought Ts were overrated), so you know a lot of advice about both fishing and marriage has been shared across the old wooden bar Like the advice the kind New York Times (and Eastside Magazine) writer Bill Becher once gave me while we sat at a bar after a day of chasing trout, “Fishing is a lot like a second marriage. It’s a triumph of hope over experience.” This piece was first published last September online @ www.theeastsidemag.com. It won first prize in the web-only and Phil Ford humor categories at the Outdoor Writers Association of California awards banquet in May. Topics: mammothsheet — Mike McKenna Mike McKenna is the Editor of the Sun Valley Magazine, author of “Angling Around Sun Valley” and a winner of numerous writing awards. Email him at mwesleymckenna@yahoo.com. 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__label__cc	0.583677	0.416323	Wellesley Council on Aging Director Gayle Thieme to leave after sweet-16 years on the job August 12, 2019 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment Wellesley Council on Aging (COA) Director of Senior Services Gayle Thieme will leave the COA at the end of this month, closing out a 16-year tenure marked by a high point of shepherding the Tolles Parsons Center (TPC) from inception to its 2017 completion. Thieme’s last day will be August 30, 2019. She’ll relax for the Labor Day weekend, and then start right in at a mystery job. Although Thieme isn’t ready to share specifics about her new position, she will allow that seniors are a part of her future. “For 22 years I’ve worked in positions where I have served seniors – I can’t imagine doing anything else,” she says. Gayle Thieme, Director of Senior Services for the Wellesley Council on Aging, makes remarks at the Tolles Parsons Center ribbon-cutting ceremony, October 2017. Thieme’s years in Wellesley have left a big mark in town. A 13,000 square foot TPC-sized mark, to be exact, and every inch was hard won. Back in 2011, Thieme looked on longingly as abutting towns Needham and Natick approved the building of her dream — a standalone senior center. Wellesley wasn’t there yet, but Thieme was a believer that support for a Wellesley senior center existed and that the center would eventually rise. A few things conspired to help coax the TPC into being. Thieme’s faith and hard work were instrumental. Then there was the $825k bequest to the town back in 2005 from former Wellesley resident Billie Tolles. (Some seed money always helps.) Finally, the town got behind the project when in 2016 voters approved to borrow about $5.5 million for the project. (More money helps even more.) The end result: Wellesley now has the Tolles Parsons Center, located at 500 Washington St. Wellesley resident Mary Bower, legendary as the prime mover, principal organizer, chief spokesperson, and cheerleader for the the senior center, and the namesake of the TPC’s Mary Bowers Cafe, said, “Gayle has been such a huge part of my life for her 16 years at our COA, but since 2005, we’ve shed much sweat and many tears together and wondered if we’d ever see a senior center in Wellesley. But, with her as our Director, we gave each other strength to persevere and never give in or give up. We both shared the same goal for Wellesley seniors and I’m proud and most grateful that our vision became a reality in the Fall of 2017. Without her, I don’t think we’d have our Tolles Parsons Center.” For Thieme, her years at the COA haven’t entirely been about Tolles Parsons. She says, “Certainly my proudest accomplishment has been (helping) to bring the TPC to fruition and working with many incredible people over more than a decade to achieve this. This was no easy feat! Additionally, I am proud of the significant expansion of programs and services and growing the staff and volunteer pool to support this growth. I also am proud to have launched the Volunteer Drivers Program back in February 2011 with a generous grant from The Fund for Wellesley to run it as a pilot. The program continues to operate today with about 35 drivers. We are always looking for additional drivers.” Thieme isn’t done taking care of Wellesley’s seniors. She wants everyone to know that the COA is temporarily closed for warranty work and carpet replacement. “COA staff have relocated to the Department of Public Works building at 20 Municipal Way while the TPC is closed for repair work through August 16. We expect to return to the TPC on Monday, August 19.” Thieme is thankful for her years in town. “I have always appreciated the tremendous support I received from my colleagues. Wellesley’s professional staff members are extremely capable and so very committed to their work and serving the residents of the Town to the very best of their abilities. When I stepped into the job as Director of Senior Services in 2006, I never imagined what the next decade plus had in store for me. It absolutely took a village and it was an incredible learning experience for me.” Until a new COA Director is hired, Linda Clifford, Assistant Director of Senior Services, can help with residents’ questions. She can be reached at [email protected] or by phone 781-235-3961 x6422 The COA’s main number is 781-235-3961, or send an email to: [email protected] More Wellesley good-byes Lights out on a 24-year Wellesley MLP career for Director Dick Joyce Popular Wellesley store to close — I’m already pining away The Wok owners Hon Pui and Carol Chan retiring Filed Under: Careers/jobs, Senior citizens	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1318
__label__wiki	0.63857	0.63857	Artist lecture discusses large-scale sculpting projects By Ryan Silvestri on 22 Sep 2019 • ( Leave a comment ) The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum hosted New Zealand’s Robert Onnes, who gave a lecture about the technical aspects of creating and transporting sculptures. The lecture, “Artist Talks on Public Sculpture,” was the second lecture of a three-part series on Wednesday, Sept. 18. The event aimed to help show the logistics of sculpting large-scale projects, and to teach the about the inner workings of sculpture foundations. Onnes also spoke heavily of 333 Midland, an art gallery he started in Detroit to showcase Michigan sculptors. Onnes, 61, describes himself as a newcomer in the world of art, and started creating sculptures in 2006. Previously working as an electrician, Onnes said it is never too late to get started in a new field, and that he was truly destined to be an artist. “It was pretty late, but you only live once,” Onnes said. It was after his first projects that Onnes took notice of the thriving art community in Detroit and relocated there with his wife. Once in Detroit, Onnes bought an abandoned factory and created 333 Midland, an art gallery and studio that features works of many local artists. Onnes began his talk by discussing his own works. “Helen & Hana,” one of his most notable pieces, was created in New Zealand in 2010. The piece was originally designed for a public art commission contest, but after not being chosen, Onnes begin displaying it in public art demonstrations. Displaying a piece in different locations rather than one permanent location created challenges for Onnes. “Fabricating and installing a sculpture like this is hard to do,” he said. Another facet of Onnes’ talk focused on how many sculptors, including himself, make a decent living off producing duplicates of their works in editions, and selling them to collectors as well as municipalities. Onnes gave the example of his work, “Grounded Kiwi.” Editions usually consist of up to 50 copies of the same work, each of which Onnes signs “ONZ,” and the year they were commissioned. “I can do editions of these,” Onnes said. “The Kiwis sell for about $1,000, and I made 50 in the edition,” Onnes said. “You do get quite sick of making the same thing that many times.” The Marshall Fredericks Sculpture Museum will host one final artist talk on Wednesday, Oct. 16. This final installment, “Outdoor Sculpture and the Creative Process,” will feature the Michigan based artist Kathyrose Pizzo, and will focus on materials used in sculpting. Students interested in the event are asked to RSVP by emailing mfsm@svsu.edu or by calling the museum directly at 989-9647125. Ryan Silvestri Latest posts by Ryan Silvestri (see all) Women’s basketball splits weekend home games - 3 Feb 2020 Belyeu leads men’s basketball to two weekend wins - 3 Feb 2020 Students put on Black @ SVSU - 3 Feb 2020 Categories: A&E Tagged as: A&E, Ryan Silvestri Meet and greet connects Latino alumni with students Football remains undefeated after win against Michigan Tech	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1321
__label__wiki	0.681485	0.681485	Archie Rose Rye Malt Arrives Next Week! For 5 long years they've been preparing for this, here's what's coming! https://thewhiskylist.com.au/blog/2019/07-jul/archie-rose-rye-malt-arrives-next-week https://thewhiskylist.com.au/blog/2019/07-jul/archie-rose-rye-malt-arrives-next-week/@@download/image/Archie Rose Rye Malt Whisky Hero.jpg Archie Rose Rye Malt Whisky Archie Rose Rye Malt Arrives Next Week! For 5 long years they've been preparing for this, here's what's coming! From 1 August, 2019 Archie Rose Distilling Co. will launch Rye Malt Whisky, the first of its core range whiskies, nearly five years on from when the Sydney based distillery first began making spirits. The first release of 2,071 bottles will be marked and individually numbered as ‘1st batch’ and to be as fair as possible will be available to purchase four ways including: a ballot allocation drawn on 29 July; via the bar at Archie Rose Distilling Co. in Rosebery, Sydney and www.archierose.com.au from midday on 1 August; and by purchasing tickets to a series of special launch events hosted by founder, Will Edwards, and master distiller, Dave Withers, on 1 and 5 August, 2019. Archie Rose Rye Malt Whisky ‘2nd and 3rd batch’ will then be released into bars, restaurants and bottle shops from September followed by wider release later in the year. As Australia’s most highly awarded distillery, work-in-progress cask samples of Archie Rose Rye Malt Whisky have already been awarded Best Australian Whisky at the IWSC Awards in London 2018 and Best Australian Rye Whisky at the consumer-voted 2019 Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards in California. Using selectively sourced rare malted rye and the finest malted barley from progressive malt houses, paired with virgin American oak casks air-dried for 36 months and matured in the maritime air of coastal Sydney, it showcases Archie Rose’s focus on malt, and approach to working with rye, being a far more difficult malt to process than barley. “Our vision for whisky has always been to speak of our experience as Australians, utilise the incredible raw materials available to us, and strive for genuine innovation in what is typically an extremely traditional industry” says Archie Rose founder, Will Edwards. “We have crafted a distinct, charming and flavoursome spirit which showcases the quality of its components, being unique malted rye, local malted barley and incredible, painstakingly 36-month air-dried oak, as well as the innovative production methods we employ in the distillery.” Passionate about malt being the fundamental building block to its whiskies and backed by its conviction that whisky starts life in the field rather than the distillery, Archie Rose is working with Australian growers to support this ethos. “We began by using German malt but are now working with growers in Griffith, NSW to revive heritage rye and barley strains and together creating malt crop volume and diversity to support our own products and the future growth of the Australian whisky industry,” says Archie Rose Master Distiller, Dave Withers. “Our overall goal is to source all of our seven varieties of malt from NSW, which would be a pretty special result and one that we would be incredibly proud of. A successful brew, fermentation, distillation or maturation is only as good as the malt you start with,” he says. The Malts Rye Malt: Archie Rose Rye Malt Whisky uses malted rye over the far more commonly used unmalted rye, giving this whisky a point of distinction evident upon the very first sip. It’s layered and aromatic offering notes of spiced custard, ginger, stone fruit and baked apple pie with a fresh herbal finish that lingers on the palate. “Everything about working with malted rye is a challenge,” says Withers. “It’s difficult to source, difficult to malt, and due to its lack of husk, formidable viscosity, and unique chemical composition, is also extremely challenging to mash, ferment and distil. We persevere with this hardy malt however, due to the incredible character it brings to the final spirit. “Less common but more approachable than raw, unmalted rye, it provides characteristic spice and herbal elements but with more restraint, elegance and complexity than a traditional rye.” Pale Malt A distinct malt grown for its individuality in the Australian climate. This malt offers floral and citrus aromas along with the celebrated biscuity notes all good barley should deliver. “We’ve spent an enormous amount of time in research and development, looking at how we can create a rich and engaging, complex yet approachable whisky, and we believe we’ve made something really special,” says Edwards. Drink neat or in your favourite whisky cocktail such as a Boulevardier. Archie Rose Rye Malt Whisky Release Details: There are forecast to be at least four releases (maturation permitting) of Archie Rose Rye Malt Whisky between 1 August and 31 December 2019 with bottles from the first three batches marked with a unique 1st, 2nd, 3rd batch number and individually numbered. Archie Rose Rye Malt Whisky “1st Batch” will be available for purchase four ways including: a ballot allocation drawn on 29 July; via the bar at Archie Rose Distilling Co. in Rosebery, Sydney and www.archierose.com.au from midday on 1 August; and by purchasing tickets to a series of special launch events hosted by founder, Will Edwards, and master distiller, Dave Withers, on 1 and 5 August. Archie Rose Rye Malt Whisky ‘2nd and 3rd batch’ will then be released into bars, restaurants and bottle shops from September followed by a wider release later in the year (link also live from September). RRP: $119 - 46% ABV - 700ml	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1323
__label__wiki	0.722136	0.722136	Yashar Ali 🐘 + Your Authors Archive @yashar New York Magazine/HuffPost Contributor Email: [email protected] Direct Messages Open Text/Call/Signal/Confide/WhatsApp: 310-795-2497. Agents: UTA Aug. 10, 2019 2 min read Breaking: Jeffrey Epstein has died by suicide per @ABC 2. To die by suicide in federal prison, particularly after he attempted it once before, is a massive scandal. Survivors of Epstein’s predation have been robbed of their right to seek justice. 3. @ABC and other news organizations are using very dangerous language around the Epstein situation. Mental health experts particularly caution against saying “committed suicide” - instead one should say “died by suicide” @juliamacfarlane @jkbjournalist http://reportingonsuicide.org/ 4. There are cameras everywhere in MCC where Epstein was locked up. It shouldn’t be hard to figure out how this happened. 5. I try to avoid sharing the way someone has died by suicide but in this case it’s important. Epstein died by hanging. Which really means this was entirely preventable. It’s not as if he slipped a pill in his mouth. 6. The survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s predation were robbed of their opportunity to seek justice in 2008 with the disgraceful plea deal and they’ve been robbed of their right to seek justice again. Imagine the courage it took to come forward again, only to have this happen 7. I suspect there will be several different investigations into how an entirely preventable suicide happened. Rep @AOC is the first member of Congress to demand answers. https://twitter.com/aoc/status/1160184184947781632?s=21 8. I look forward to reading all of the very rational theories on how this happened. 9. As expected... 10. The people who care most about Epstein being dead are the people we don't know about. 11. A senior US Justice Department official tells me the FBI has launched an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s death 12. Statement from the Federal Bureau of Prisons on Jeffrey Epstein’s death 13. Jeffrey Epstein's wealth was often overstated but there's no doubt he was worth, at a minimum, hundreds of millions of dollars. Goes without saying that we should expect to see a number of lawsuits filed against his estate/trust over the coming weeks. 14. Jennifer Araoz, who told @SavannahGuthrie that Jeffrey Epstein raped her when she was 15-years-old, has released a statement on his death. “I am angry Jeffrey Epstein won’t have to face his survivors of his abuse in court.” Via her spokesperson @kabarkoff 15. Next time someone asks why a woman took years to share her story of surviving sexual violence, point them to this case. 2008 - women speak out & end up with a shady plea deal 2019 - women speak out again & end up with their predator dead in an apparent/preventable suicide 16. NEWS: In a statement, AG William Barr says that he was "appalled" to learn that Epstein died of an apparent suicide while in federal custody. AG Barr confirms the FBI is investigating Epstein's death and that the Inspector General has also opened up an investigation 17. From the Associated Press https://twitter.com/mikebalsamo1/status/1160235705278324736?s=21 18. SDNY statement: “To those brave young women who have already come forward and to the many others who have yet to do so, let me reiterate that we remain committed to standing for you, and our investigation of the conduct charged in the Indictment remains ongoing.” You can follow @yashar.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1326
__label__wiki	0.980419	0.980419	House of Payne Returns With a Baby Bombshell — Grade the BET Premiere! By Andy Swift / September 2 2020, 6:01 PM PDT BET officially reopened the doors to Tyler Perry’s House of Payne on Wednesday with a family reunion eight years in the making. READ MORE The TVLine-Up: What's Returning, New and Leaving the Week of Aug. 30 By Ryan Schwartz / August 29 2020, 12:00 PM PDT This weekly feature is in addition to TVLine’s daily What to Watch listings and monthly guide to What’s on Streaming. With more than 530 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming READ MORE House of Payne Revival Coming to BET, Tyler Perry Reveals; Full Cast Returning By Andy Swift / February 4 2020, 8:49 AM PST The Paynes’ long-awaited family reunion is finally happening. READ MORE	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1335
__label__wiki	0.581212	0.581212	Inmarsat Share Price Today Inmarsat Share Price Chart Inmarsat Share Chat Inmarsat News Inmarsat Share Price History Inmarsat Financials Inmarsat Dividends Inmarsat Trades Inmarsat Level 2 Add Inmarsat to Watchlist Add Inmarsat to your Portfolio Inmarsat Share Price Alert Inmarsat Dividends - ISAT Follow ISAT Level 2 Basic UK/US Silver Stock ISIN Inmarsat Plc ISAT London Ordinary Share GB00B09LSH68 ORD EUR0.0005 Price Change % more quote information » MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS Inmarsat ISAT Dividends History Announcement Date Dividend Amount Period Start Ex Date Total Dividend Amount 07/03/2019 Final USX 12 31/12/2017 31/12/2018 22/04/2019 23/04/2019 30/05/2019 20 02/08/2018 Interim USX 8 31/12/2017 31/12/2018 13/09/2018 14/09/2018 19/10/2018 0 09/03/2018 Final USX 12 31/12/2016 31/12/2017 19/04/2018 20/04/2018 25/05/2018 31.62 03/08/2017 Interim USX 21.62 31/12/2016 31/12/2017 14/09/2017 15/09/2017 20/10/2017 0 08/03/2017 Final USX 33.37 31/12/2015 31/12/2016 20/04/2017 21/04/2017 26/05/2017 53.96 05/03/2015 Final USX 30.26 31/12/2013 31/12/2014 14/05/2015 15/05/2015 29/05/2015 48.9 04/08/2011 Interim USX 15.4 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 05/10/2011 07/10/2011 27/10/2011 0 06/08/2010 Interim USX 14 31/12/2009 31/12/2010 29/09/2010 01/10/2010 29/10/2010 0 13/03/2009 Final USX 18.2 31/12/2007 31/12/2008 13/05/2009 15/05/2009 29/05/2009 30.33 23/08/2005 Interim USX 5.47 30/12/2004 30/06/2005 28/09/2005 30/09/2005 28/10/2005 0 Top Dividend Posts 10:38 shaker44: Now ISAT is delisted anyone got proceeds yet? Iweb tend to be very slow and like to sit on the cash. Read Full Thread 08:36 wad collector: USD/Sterling now 0.82 so $7.09 now equates to 581.4p So there is still a 20p premium as share price 602p now. There was not planned to be another dividend , so the 20p a mystery to me. 08:37 steeplejack: I see that Cobham makes the Sundays with the family objecting to the opportunistic bid by private capital outfit Advent.Hopefully,this will open up a debate about what’s going on.Admittedly,Inmarsat didn’t call repeatedly on shareholders to provide emergency funding.However,ISAT did display a facile misunderstanding of its cash flow requirements as it struggled to balance competitive pressures in shipping whist trying to develop flight broadband.It was forced to do a volte face with an overly generous dividend policy which(along with over generous remuneration packages)contributed in part to a depressed share price that left it vulnerable to an opportunist bid approach.I find it extraordinary that institutional shareholders voted in favour of the bid for Inmarsat at this knock down price. As Bloomberg commented back in March,”Private equity offers can be appealing to managers of target companies as they can include financial incentives and give executives the opportunity to keep running the company”. Apax treated an undeserving ISAT management to windfalls when it floated the company in 2005 and has probably promised further treats after the planned delisting which will occur 15 years later.ISATs 15 year operational performance during the listing period has been mediocre at best but management have been handsomely rewarded from the outset.Beggars belief. 16 July FT ... “Competition watchdog to probe $6bn Inmarsat private buyout” Bit late methinks but who knows. 08:33 wad collector: Last month there was an announcement , and these tend to get buried in the hundreds of RNSs related to holdings. This seems to make it clear that there is no going back, as majority approval has been gained and the $7.09 will be paid some time in Q4. There have been cases of takeovers failing after this , from Government intervention (Inmarsat was originally a public funded company created by the UN ) , or from financial collapse of the buyer. However the chances of this happening are probably not the reason for the share price fluctuation of a few pence ; more likely it is just the Forex variability and the interest lost on the delayed payment. The original $7.21 offer included the 12 cent dividend paid last month, so we are left with 7.09 which at 0.79 USD/GBP current value is 560p. Current share price 541p so we are looking at a 3.3% loss for selling now (and broker fees) rather than waiting for the closure. I have just decided to sell most of my holding rather than sit on that small gain. That puts me down 23% on my average buying price and ,like most small holders, I look at the management with contempt as they trouser their rewards over this deal for their previously more valuable company. The majority of Inmarsat’s shareholders voted May 10 in favor of a $3.3 billion acquisition offer by a consortium of buyers. Some 77 percent of London-based Inmarsat’s shareholders voted in favor of the takeover proposed by private equity firms Apax and Warburg Pincus and Canadian pension firms CPPIB and OTPP. Those shareholders held 79 percent of Inmarsat’s shares, meeting what Inmarsat called the “requisite majorities.” Inmarsat expects the deal to close in the fourth quarter of 2019. 09:18 nocton: Yes and no. The dividend is included in the offer price: "Under the terms of the Acquisition, Inmarsat Shareholders who are entitled to receive the Final Dividend (as defined below) will receive: $7.21 in cash per Inmarsat Share (the “Cash Value”), comprising a cash consideration of $7.09 (the “Cash Consideration”) for each Inmarsat Share plus the previously announced final dividend of $0.12 per Inmarsat Share to be paid on 30 May 2019 to Inmarsat Shareholders on the register as at the close of business on 23 April 2019 (the “Final Dividend”). Inmarsat Shareholders who are not entitled to receive the Final Dividend shall receive the Cash Consideration under the Acquisition in respect of their Inmarsat Shares." It may be worth selling the shares now as the offer is priced in US$. At the current exchange rate of around $1.30 the price equates to 555p, but if a Brexit agreement is reached in the next few weeks the exchange rate could easily rise to $1.40, when the offer is worth only 515p. as the offer document says: "On the basis of the Announcement Exchange Rate, the Cash Consideration implies an equivalent value of 537 pence per Inmarsat Share. For any Inmarsat Shareholder electing to be paid their Cash Consideration in Sterling, the amount per Inmarsat Share received may, depending on the prevailing exchange rate, result in a payment below or above 537 pence per Inmarsat Share." 07:41 wad collector: Xd today - the adfn financial info at the bottom wrongly says next Tuesday. Well I guess that is the last of the ISAT dividends. 19:37 extrader: Hi steeplejack, Thanks for the Alphaville detail. When you comment at the end re timing of disclosure, this may have been dictated by the 'no dividend' element of the proposal clashing with the timetable for dividends announced by ISAT : ..."The dividend is to be paid on 30 May 2019 to ordinary shareholders on the share register at the close of business on 23 April 2019. Shareholders will be ASKED TO APPROVE the final dividend payment at the Annual General Meeting on 1 May 2019. …" With a record date of 23 April for the dividend, management may have wanted to orchestrate a gentle 'put up or shut up' date - 16 April in this case - that would help focus everyone's minds. Just a thought ! ATB 18:52 steeplejack: Below are extracts from FT Alphaville today.I’ve tried to make the blog as readable as possible.Lengthy but worth scanning. Inmarsat PLC (ISAT:LSE): Last: 516.60, up 78.8 (+18.00%), High: 516.80, Low: 500.76, Volume: 11.77m Seems this was the UK takeover that's been muttered about for a while now, so everyone can stand down. Course, if Inmarsat had told us about it six weeks ago when the approach arrived, there wouldn't have been quite so much gossip around ...... And there was speculation around in the press -- https://www.ft.com...-bb0c-42459962a812 -- just that it was pointed towards trade rather than PE. Anyway. Let's recap where we are. I'll let Goldman do it ..... Following press reports (FT) about a potential PE offer, Inmarsat has confirmed it received a non-binding proposal from a PE consortium on 31 January regarding a possible cash offer at $7.21 (equates to 542p at 1.33 FX), a c24% premium to March 19 closing share price (438p). We note the PE consortium now has until 16 April to make a firm offer. ISAT notes the proposal remains under discussion between ISAT and the PE consortium. Among the bid consortium, Apax is the most interesting name. Firstly because Apax used to own Inmarsat. Secondly, because its owns Marlink, which sells Inmarsat satphones for boats. It's one of the key distributors. Which makes this look relatively friendly, potentially. Which is a point Exane makes...... We think Inmarsat's management is likely to favour a takeprivate bid (vs. a take-over scenario) especially if it comes with the strategic benefit of closer integration with Marlink. Course, against that we have to spin back to the robust rejection Echostar was given just eight months ago. Its bid being 532p, of which 265p was cash, so basically no different in terms of headline valuation to the PE one. Roidster One just raised 1.5bln.....softbank may come in ...thoughts? "If you engage at a level that's way below what you think is the right level, all you're doing is signaling weakness and a willingness to trade value below fair value"; "And after all, we're not for sale. We don't feel weak about our future and we don't feel the need to engage in a merger even with somebody in our industry at this point in time. We don't think that will drive exceptional value for shareholders beyond the value they've paid on the way into that kind of environment. So, that's why we did not engage". That was Inmarsat's CEO in August. Next, we have to examine the conspiracy theory angle. Here's Jefferies: The decision to unilaterally disclose the Consortium's six-week-old non-binding cash bid, almost identical in value to the rejected 3-Jul-18 EchoStar bid, feels like a well-advised "stalking horse" that could well now result in a revised bid (from either suitor). Except it wasn't unilaterally disclosed. It was in response to a specific report, so that doesn't quite work. And to follow that, we need to get knee deep in the binary value around Ligado (the former Lightsquared, messes with GPS, you remember) and strategic value to Charlie Ergen ..... 09:52 losos: dexdringle - "$7.42 = £5.40. Not exactly Christmas is it ? I need £7 a share to break even..." Pretty much the same position for me. As someone said ISAT share price should be £10 but only after the full benefits of the in flight internet connection thingy is realised and that could take another year or so, in the meantime they have to fend off the takeover approaches. Clearly ISAT is undervalued but sadly that doesn't mean that they won't get taken out at well below £10 I can see all us small PI's having an offer on the table below true value (and likely below what we bought at) and having to accept because the big boys have stitched us up. Time will tell, hope I'm wrong, but it's a jungle out there haha. 14:06 argylerich: Chatter on FT Aplhaville about ISAT: 11:46 am Inmarsat PLC (ISAT:LSE): Last: 395.80, up 7.4 (+1.91%), High: 396.20, Low: 389.60, Volume: 380.77k BE - I'm guessing the request is on the back of the Jefferies note from a day or two ago that talks about Ligado optionality. BE - Ligado being Lightsquared as was. Bonds have rallied rather sharply over the past fortnight, suggesting people in Washington might have an inkling that news is on the way regarding its interference problems. 11:48 am BE - We're waiting for a letter from NTIA Director David Redl on whether the network's going to be nixed or not. BE - And here's where Jefferies goes 7 dimensional chess .... "We suspect an investor(s) has been advised by a retained lawyer that the Redl letter could be imminent, and in an act of regulatory pragmatism over principle, that letter will recommend the FCC accept the Ligado proposal. In this seemingly interminable endgame, we might finally reach a decisive conclusion. A pro-Ligado stance would be very positive for Inmarsat, but there is a bigger game afoot now." 11:50 am "We feel more certain now of EchoStar's vision that the MSS spectrum bands are "strategic" to future integrated cellular / terrestrial IoT networks. We therefore think its interest in Inmarsat remains - and in the short period of time since it walked away, its negotiating leverage with the Inmarsat Board has improved dramatically: Inmarsat's shares have drifted down on the back of a fresh short thesis around Maritime consensus downgrades. In the event of a Redl letter, Inmarsat may want to keep taking the Ligado cash, but it may feel coerced into taking Ligado equity." BE - For more on the angling between EchoStar/Dish and the rest of the networks to block each other, see every other session last year .	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1341
__label__cc	0.701531	0.298469	Shot of Trivia Whiskey Watch Whiskey Wit Tag: Lexington Brewing and Distilling Co. Town Branch joins the Bourbon Trail By thebourbonbabe on August 16, 2012 Alltech’s Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co., maker of Town Branch Bourbon, today became the seventh official stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail tour and the first craft distillery to join the trail. The $6 million distillery is scheduled to open in September… Cool option for a hot night By thebourbonbabe on July 14, 2011 I don’t limit my bourbon consumption to the colder months of the year, but during a hot spell like the one we’re having in Kentucky, even I think twice about a drink known for its warming qualities. So when I… © 2021 The Bourbon Babe	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1346
__label__wiki	0.547423	0.547423	Only recently discovered, the Burrunan dolphin is now in need of urgent conservation action. AMMCF , Author provided Small and isolated dolphin populations are under threat October 15, 2014 11.46pm EDT Kate Charlton-Robb, Monash University Kate Charlton-Robb Conservation geneticist and dolphin researcher, Monash University Kate Charlton-Robb receives funding from the Gippsland Regional Growth Fund. She works for AMMCF. The Burrunan dolphin, Tursiops australis, has only recently been discovered but is already under threat due to its small and isolated populations. Our team of researchers from the Australian Marine Mammal Conservation Foundation (AMMCF), Museum Victoria and Monash University, have investigated the population genetic structure of the Burrunan dolphin from the two only known resident populations: one from Victoria’s Port Phillip Bay and the Gippsland Lakes, and from other locations across coastal Victoria and Tasmania. Our latest results, published in Conservation Genetics, found that the Port Phillip Bay and Gippsland Lakes populations were genetically very distinct, with little genetic mixing. Who’s who of the Burrunan dolphins Dolphins are quite cryptic species, only spending a short amount of time at the surface. It is therefore very difficult to track the population structure and levels of mixing between populations, especially from those that are hundreds of kilometres away. By using the dolphins’ DNA we can investigate their population size and structure, identify who is who, and who is contributing genes to the next generation. We can also use the DNA to analyse the levels of migration and genetic distinctiveness of these populations. Using two regions of mitochondrial DNA and ten micro-satellite (genetic) markers from more than 160 dolphin samples, we were able to assess for the first time the actual population structure of the Burrunan dolphin. Mitochondrial DNA is maternally inherited, with the haplotype (genetic signature) sequences acting like surnames that are passed on by the mothers to their calves. These allowed us to genetically trace lineages within and between populations or regions. Populations of the Burrunan dolphin. Kate Charlton-Robb/AMMCF, Author provided There are no physical barriers to prevent dolphins moving between populations; both Port Phillip Bay and the Gippsland Lakes have open access to Bass Strait. With this in mind, we hypothesised that the Port Phillip and Gippsland Lakes populations should be more similar and the Tasmanian population would differ, given the potential barrier of Bass Strait. But what we found was quite unexpected. An unexpected result Our results suggest the Gippsland Lakes population is more genetically similar to those in Tasmania, while the Port Phillip population is more isolated. Each haplotype from a Tasmanian Burrunan dolphin matched a Gippsland Lakes dolphin, indicating gene flow between these two regions, while the Port Phillip haplotypes were distinct. This genetic differentiation was also supported by the micro-satellite data, nuclear DNA inherited from the mother and father, and was also suggestive of limited gene flow perhaps by the males in the populations. In comparison to other well-known dolphin populations such as Shark Bay in Western Australia (with an estimated dolphin population of more than 2,000), populations of the Burrunan dolphin are incredibly small. Based on the dolphin’s DNA, the effective population size – comprised only of individuals that are contributing genes to the next generation – is estimated to be less than 100 dolphins in each region. Only a few Burrunan dolphins left. AMMCF, Author provided The Burrunan populations also showed a lack of genetic diversity in comparison to other dolphin populations world-wide. A lack of genetic diversity may leave populations less able to adapt to environmental change and places them at a higher risk of extinction. This is a major concern, as a small effective population size indicates the population may be at risk of losing further genetic diversity, and the loss of breeding animals would be detrimental to an already small population. A species under threat Conservation action is required to protect this species, which is now listed as “threatened” under Victoria’s Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act. The very small population size, lack of genetic diversity and the isolation of these populations mean the Burrunan dolphins are especially vulnerable. The Burrunan dolphins are susceptible to numerous threats, including commercial and recreation fisheries, tourism, anthropogenic contaminants, shipping, gas and oil mining exploration and environmental change. These effects could impact on the future of not only these resident populations, but on the entire species. Our research is continuing to explore the resident populations and to investigate other locations across coastal Victoria and out into Bass Strait. We aim to further assess the migration levels, what potential barriers to gene flow exist and identify regions of significance for these dolphins. For a species that has existed right under our noses, living so close to a major capital city such as Melbourne, we still know very little about the Burrunan dolphin. Our ongoing research will aim to address the data deficiencies of the species and will use the results to further protect and conserve these unique and iconic dolphins.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1348
__label__cc	0.643198	0.356802	Carne in North Mayo on the West Coast of Ireland lies in magnificent unspoiled sand dunes overlooking Blacksod Bay and the wild Atlantic Ocean near the town of Belmullet. Erris in North Mayo is an area that is famed the world over for its golf course and white sandy Atlantic beaches that stretch for miles, its bountiful wildlife and warm welcome. Carne Golf Links was the last links course to be designed by the late Eddie Hackett and it is now believed by many who have played it to be his greatest challenge. The building of Carne Golf Links has caused little disturbance to this wild and ancient landscape. Tees and greens occurred naturally and very little earth moving was involved in the course construction. There are some breathtaking views over the Atlantic and the legendary islands of Inis Glóire and Inis Géidhe. Carne is 5,823 metres in length, which is a fair test to any golfer. It’s rugged feel is what makes Carne such a great course. There are many ups and downs along the fairways, especially on the 9th, where you could find yourself sitting at the foot of a 10ft mound, or hitting up what looks to be a 60 degree hill to the 12th. The back nine holes are best at Carne with many flags hidden from sight behind dunes which makes things a little challenging. However, there are still many great holes in the first half with the 5th, 6th, 8th and 9th all being superb. The 17th is the greatest test where an accurate second shot must be played to the green which falls away to the right. “Carne lies in the splendid sand dunes overlooking Blacksod Bay, Inishglora , Inishkea and Achill Islands . Affording little disturbance to the natural and unspoilt environment that surrounds it, Carne is everything you could ever ask for from the first tee to the eighteenth green". James W Finnegan West and Galway Golf Courses Dubai: The Address Marina Dubai Experience Five 6 Days-Day Two Great Dubai Courses! "Just a quick note to say thanks for arranging our great trip. The weather could have been a little better, but the evening entertainment made up for that. 12 happy golfers after a great week. We will be back in touch to arrange things with you again Patrick.".. - Geoffrey Lavoir, Paris, France, March 2011	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1351
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__label__cc	0.564573	0.435427	Your safety and well-being remains our top priority.View our Safe Travels commitmentX Home>China>Shanghai Old Town Shanghai Situated inside Shanghai's ancient walled city, it is at least 1000 years old and bursting with history. Adults: 4 Children: 0 Adults(12 plus years) Children(4 to 11 years) TravelCurious Tip It can be easy to lose your bearings here. So go with one of our guides, or at least have someone write the Chinese characters for where you are staying on a piece of paper! Old Town Shanghai was once bounded by a defensive wall, demarcating the urban core of the city. Even after the once great Chinese empire was humbled by concessions to domineering foreign powers, the Old Town continued to be the seat of Chinese authority in Shanghai. In fact, the Old Town functioned as a sort of ghetto after the Opium War in 1842, as foreigners settled in conceded territories around it but the Chinese were restricted to the Old Town. During the Taiping Rebellion in 1853 the Old Town was seized by the forces of the Chinese “Small Swords Society” (describing their proficiency at close quarters combat). This forced the Governor of Shanghai to concede control of all trade to the British in exchange for help retaking the city. The foreign influence never penetrated the fabric of the Old Town though, and even today the ancient winding streets continue to resist the incursion of modern high-rises. But they resist without their fortifications: apart from two small sections, most of the old surrounding wall has now been destroyed; it had been built in the 16th century to protect the city from marauding Japanese pirates. However, its circular imprint remains in the shapes of the streets. Within those streets lie some of the city’s most ancient features, including the Yuyuan Garden complex, with its shaded alcoves and glittering pools of fish, and the City God Temple. See all attractions in Shanghai The museum has over 120,000 pieces of ancient chinese art and is arranged in line with Feng Shui principles, Old City God Temple Built to protect the people, the gods here are regarded as patron saints in Taoism. Yuyuan Garden and Bazaar Visit the garden then get lost in the bustling bazaar where vendors sell their wares in hidden lanes. As the city's stand out landmark, this remarkable waterfront is perfect for strolling and people-watching. Anren Street Stroll through the few remaining laneway houses and see traditional community living that is fast disappearing. Flower and Bird Market This is where locals go to buy turtles, fish and flowers and it is one of few traditional markets left. Private Full Day Tour of Shanghai Known as the ‘Paris of the Orient’, Shanghai is steeped in culture, history and glamour in equal measure. Get to the heart of this fascinating city in our best of Shanghai full day tour. Commence your tour at the iconic Jade Buddha Temple Take in your tranquil surroundings by People's Square Venture through Shanghai Old Town, and get lost in Yuyuan Garden Visit the revered Old City of God Temple Learn about Shanghai in the 21st century, at Tianzifang Walk along the picturesque Bund Enjoy a ferry ride across the Huangpu River to the futuristic Pudong on the east Temple, Museum and The Square Your day begins at the famous Jade Buddha Temple, home to a priceless collection of jade statues. The temple is designed in the breathtaking architectural style of the Song Dynasty and is the base of the Shanghai Buddhist Institute. Continue on to People’s Square. This beautiful green spacer is a hub of daily activity, and you will be surrounded by other well-known attractions, such as the great Shanghai Museum. Old Shanghai Your adventure moves on to Shanghai Old Town and the enchanting Yuyuan Garden. You will see the old style buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasty and have the chance to stop and try delicious local delicacies recommended by your guide. You will also visit the revered Old City of God Temple and learn about its statues in Taoism. Shanghai Today Move on from the traditional and learn more about Shanghai’s present as you head down to the exciting Tianzifang - the ‘Soho of Shanghai’. Then walk along the most famous landmark, the Bund. From this beautiful waterfront, enjoy a perfect end to your day as you take a ferry ride across the Huangpu River to the futuristic Pudong on the east. Private Half-Day Tour of Shanghai As China's largest and most affluent city Shanghai is rarely static, a city of mind-blowing proportions and an ever-changing urban footprint. Sky-bound superstructures, gleaming designer malls and sweeping, futuristic bridges characterise this modern megalopolis yet Shanghai - meaning City of The Sea - has a history that spans over a thousand years. On your private guided tour of Shanghai, you will enjoy the old, the new, and everything spanning in between. Enjoy the quietude of the iconic Jade Buddha Temple built in 1882. Yield to the buzz of the city in leafy People's Square Relish Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture and the hallowed Old City of God Temple Stroll historic Shanghai Old Town to Yuyuan Garden and the bustling Bazaar Soak up views across the Huangpu River at the Bund, a waterfront promenade. Beginning life as a tiny fishing village, the city now represents China’s 21st showcase of dynamism in art and design. Upscale apartments, glitzy bars and restaurants overshadow Shanghai’s humble origins. Yet the city owes much to the Yangzi River delta where China's main waterway completes its 5,500-km journey to the Pacific - the trade route on which Shanghai blended East-meets-West culture was born. Parts of Shanghai were once independently ruled by British, French, and American colonists and each presence has left its telltale mark on the architectural and societal character of the city. This contrasting mix of cultures has paved the way for an openness to Western influences found in modern Shanghai. See the ancient and the modern, beginning with the Jade Buddha Temple, a beautiful Song Dynasty-era building flanked by statues. Denoting the geographical heart of the city, leafy People’s Square forms a lively daily hub in the thick of it. In Old Shanghai you see the enchanting Yuyuan Garden and the city’s historic Bazaar amidst a storied buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasty. The 15th century Old City of God Temple is a grand place of Taoist worship while the Bund, a mesmerizing 1.5km esplanade along the Huangpu River, cafes, restaurants and chichi boutiques boast prized views of the Lujiazui skyline. 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__label__wiki	0.66687	0.66687	Share this Story: Shakin’ it up at The 3030 Shakin’ it up at The 3030 Errol Nazareth “Put your cat clothes on, lace up your dancing shoes, grease back your hair, and get ready to rock it right!” That’s right, folks, another Rock-A-Billy Shake-up! happens Friday, and promoter David Faris has every reason to be excited — it’s the 13th edition of the hugely popular event. Vancouver’s rockabilly roots trio Cousin Harley, featuring acclaimed guitar slinger Paul Pigat, headlines and Faris is hyped to be bringing him back to town. He calls Pigat “a highly-regarded player — endorsed by Gretsch guitars, no less! — who is renowned for his stunning fretwork and ability to fluidly traverse a dizzying range of styles, from amped-up rockabilly to western swing to surf and jazz, while retaining his own distinctive and dynamic sound.” Pigat has played with artists like Neko Case, Jim Byrnes, and Jakob Dylan, but Faris says his rockabilly trio is “the primary outlet for his own songwriting efforts, and he lets the fireworks fly.” The 13th Rock-A-Billy Shake-up! featuring Cousin Harley, Tennessee Voodoo Coupe, DJ Rockin’ Dave Faris and DJ Tim Hanna goes down at The 3030 tonight. 3030 Dundas St. W. 9 p.m. $10. BRING THAT BEAT BACK! Polaris Music Prize nominees A Tribe Called Red are guaranteed to pack the Black Box Theatre Saturday when they play a show that’s part of the 14th annual ImagineNATIVE Film Festival. Made up of two-time Canadian DMC Champion DJ Shub, DJ NDN and Bear Witness, the Ottawa-based crew is not just a Canadian phenomenon. The Washington Post called the group’s self-titled debut CD one of the best records to have been released last year. “Dance music is obviously designed to make our groove things shake, but the best stuff can be paralyzing,” the paper wrote in its review of the disc. “Try not to freeze when you hear this Canadian DJ trio mesh Native American music with crushing electronic dance rhythms.” And Pop Matters, the hugely popular U.S.-based music site, called ATCR’s music “a tremendously successful blend of hip-hop beats, pan-aboriginal rhythms and vocalizations, anti-racist politics, and deep-seated funk.” It called the trio’s music “an absolutely revelatory listening experience.” Also on the bill is Nelson Tagoona, an Inuit throat singer from Bear Lake. Saturday. 9 p.m. 1087 Queen St. W. This is a 19 and over event., For tickets, visit imaginenative.org/festival. BETTER THAN ADELE The third annual Uma Nota Festival of Tropical Expressions kicked off yesterday and has once again programmed lots of excellent music, arts and culture from across the Americas. “The live music and DJ lineup, with acts from New York City, the U.K. and Brazil, as well as the best of the local scene, represents the city’s most tangible manifestation of the Pan American experience,” organizers say on the festival’s site. If you consider yourself a hardcore soul music fan, do not miss England’s Alice Russell when she plays The Garrison tonight. She’s got a huge, gospelly voice and can bring down a house singing a capella or with a 16-piece band. And I agreed with the Rolling Stone reviewer who wrote, ‘Adele, watch your back!’ when he reviewed Russell’s album, To Dust, earlier this year. Russell’s shows have been called emotionally fiery and her gig promises to be one for the books. Phil Motion & The Easy Lo-Fi, featuring members of Souljazz Orchestra and Slim Moore & The Mar-Kays, open the show. For more details, visit umanota.ca. Shakin’ it up at The 3030 Back to video	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1361
__label__wiki	0.808039	0.808039	Piracy Research Google Won’t Take Down ‘Pirate’ VLC With Five Million Downloads February 6, 2018 by Andy Maxwell VideoLAN, the team behind the VLC media player, recently revealed that they turned down several tens of millions of euros to bundle their software with advertising. The same cannot be said of third-party developers cloning VLC for profit, however. An ad-supported clone discovered on Google Play has a staggering five to ten million downloads and breaches VLC's GPL license, yet Google refuses to take it down. VLC is the media player of choice for Internet users around the globe. Downloaded for desktop at least 2,493,000,000 times since February 2005, VLC is an absolute giant. And those figures don’t even include GNU/Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome OS or Windows Phone downloads either. Aside from its incredible functionality, VLC (operated by the VideoLAN non-profit) has won the hearts of Internet users for other key reasons, not least its commitment to being free and open source software. While it’s true to say that VLC doesn’t cost a penny, the term ‘free’ actually relates to the General Public License (GPL) under which it’s distributed. The GPL aims to guarantee that software under it remains ‘free’ for all current and future users. To benefit from these protections, the GPL requires people who modify and redistribute software to afford others the same freedoms by informing them of the requirement to make source code available. Since VLC is extremely popular and just about as ‘free’ as software can get, people get extremely defensive when they perceive that a third-party is benefiting from the software without adhering to the terms of the generous GPL license. That was the case beginning a few hours ago when veteran Reddit user MartinVanBallin pointed out a piece of software on the Google Play Store. “They took VLC, put in ads, didn’t attribute VLC or follow the open source license, and they’re using Media Player Classics icon,” MartinVanBallin wrote. The software is called 321 Media Player and has an impressive 4.5 score from more than 101,000 reviews. Despite not mentioning VLC or the GPL, it is based completely on VLC, as the image below (and other proof) shows. VLC Media Player 321 Media Player TorrentFreak spoke with VideoLAN President Jean-Baptiste Kempf who confirmed that the clone is in breach of the GPL. “The Android version of VLC is under the license GPLv3, which requires everything inside the application to be open source and sharing the source,” Kempf says. “This clone seems to use a closed-source advertisement component (are there any that are open source?), which is a clear violation of our copyleft. Moreover, they don’t seem to share the source at all, which is also a violation.” Perhaps the most amazing thing is the popularity of the software. According to stats provided by Google, 321 Media Player has amassed between five and ten million downloads. That’s not an insignificant amount when one considers that unlike VLC, 321 Media Player contains revenue-generating ads. Using GPL-licensed software for commercial purposes is allowed providing the license terms are strictly adhered to. Kempf informs TF that VideoLAN doesn’t mind if this happens but in this case, the GPL is not being respected. “A fork application which changes some things is an interesting thing, because they maybe have something to give back to our community. The application here, is just a parasite, and I think they are useless and dangerous,” Kempf says. All that being said, turning VLC itself into adware is something the VideoLAN team is opposed to. In fact, according to questions answered by Kempf last September, the team turned down “several tens of millions of euros” to turn their media player into an ad-supported platform. “Integrating crap, adware and spyware with VLC is not OK,” Kempf informs TF. TorrentFreak contacted the developer of 321 Media Player for comment but at the time of publication, we were yet to receive a response. We also asked for a copy of the source code for 321 Media Player as the GPL requires, but that wasn’t forthcoming either. In the meantime, it appears that a small army of Reddit users are trying to get something done about the ‘rogue’ app by reporting it as an “inappropriate copycat” to Google. Whether this will have any effect remains to be seen but according to Kempf, tackling these clone versions has proven extremely difficult in the past. “We reported this application already more than three times and Google refuses to take it down,” he says. “Our experience is that it is very difficult to take these kinds of apps down, even if they embed spyware or malware. Maybe it is because it makes money for Google.” Finally, Kempf also points to the obviously named “Indian VLC Player” on Google Play. Another VLC clone with up to 500,000 downloads, this one appears to breach both copyright and trademark law. “We remove applications that violate our policies, such as apps that are illegal,” a Google spokesperson informs TorrentFreak. “We don’t comment on individual applications; you can check out our policies for more information.” Update: The app has now been removed from Google Play Malicious Subtitles Threaten Kodi, VLC and Popcorn Time Users, Researchers Warn May 23, 2017, 16:44 by Ernesto Van der Sar Tax Authority Grilled VLC Player Over Link From a Torrent Site January 30, 2017, 19:49 by Ernesto Van der Sar Open Source Giant VLC Mulls BitTorrent Streaming Support February 11, 2013, 22:30 by Ernesto Van der Sar There are 0 comments. Add yours? Top 10 Most Popular Torrent Sites of 2021 SPARKS Piracy Busts: Facts, Rumors & Fear Point to Something Huge How ‘Anonymous’ is a Seedbox Provider? 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__label__wiki	0.89612	0.89612	HomeNewsMilitaryArmy carries out final Lynx flight Army carries out final Lynx flight 16/01/2018 Military, News Written by: Lisa Parkes The Army will bid farewell to the Lynx Helicopter today as they carry out a special final Lynx flight around the UK today. The Lynx helicopter has been in service with the Army since 1978 and has seen service in Bosnia, Kuwait, Afghanistan and Sierra Leone. It has been used to: destroy tanks, evacuate the wounded, gather intelligence, provide humanitarian support, rescue those in peril, wow the crowds at air shows and much more besides. It’s proven itself across the harshest of terrains from sub-zero temperatures to steamy jungles. The Army is marking the Lynx’s decommissioning from British Army service with the Army Air Corps taking five of the last remaining helicopters on a tour around England & Wales. After taking off from RAF Odiham at 9am the helicopters will take in some of the sites and locations to which the aircraft is most fondly associated: Middle Wallop, Upavon, Yeovil, Wattisham and St Athan to name a few. The flight will culminate in an impressive V5 ‘air procession’ along the length of the River Thames over Central London. About Lisa Parkes 144 Articles Lisa is an aviation and engineering journalist who has written for several headline news outlets. Originally from the US, she now calls Swansea her home and keeps a keen eye on the growing aviation industry in Wales. Highly experienced & popular pilot named as victim of crash Blue Air launches Liverpool to Malaga	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1364
__label__wiki	0.531781	0.531781	Self-Publishing Diary Halfway to Venus Inside Notting Hill Sarah Anderson’s Travel Companion The Travel Bookshop Artists’ work Virginia Ironside Virginia Ironside has been a writer and journalist all her life and now has a weekly column on the Independent newspaper. She has written on Anna Kavan. She was born in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and lived in Notting Hill until the Seventies, when prices forced her into neighbouring Shepherdâ€™s Bush, a move from which she has never recovered. As further reading she recommends two books about Anna Kavan: The Case of Anna Kavan by David Callard (1992) and A Stranger on Earth: The Life and Work of Anna Kavan by Jeremy Reed (2006). © 2014 Sarah Anderson. All Rights Reserved. Website by The Curved House.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1366
__label__wiki	0.914207	0.914207	Unclekjblog Bring you the latest update Ireland to return over N2 billion stolen by Abacha Byunclekjblog The asset was frozen by the Criminal Assets Bureau in October 2014. The late General Sani Abacha, who died in 1998, is notorious for having overseen the massive looting of the nation’s treasury [Reuters] The government of Ireland has signed a memorandum of understanding with Nigeria to return over N2 billion (€5.5 million) misappropriated by the late former military president, General Sani Abacha. The asset was found in a Dublin-based bank account and frozen by the Criminal Assets Bureau in October 2014. It was part of assets discovered during an international operation that led to the freezing of over $1 billion worldwide. Thursday’s agreement was put into motion by the order of a High Court issued in June 2019 after Nigerian authorities filed an application, according to Ireland’s Minister for Justice and Equality, Helen McEntee. “The return of these assets will be the first time that Ireland has taken such action and will be a concrete demonstration of Ireland’s commitment to international cooperation in the fight against corruption and to assisting countries which have been adversely affected by corruption in the past, and is in line with our international obligations as a signatory to the UN Convention Against Corruption,” the minister said. Ireland’s Minister for Justice and Equality, Helen McEntee [Extraie] Abacha was Nigeria’s military ruler from 1993 until he died mysteriously in 1998, and is notorious for having overseen the massive looting of the nation’s treasury. Billions of dollars have already been returned to Nigeria from various countries, including $311 million received as recently as May. Source: Pulse Nigeria Blasphemy: Primate Ayodele warns against killing of Kano musician, Aminu APC, PDP trade blames over community shootings in Edo as governorship election draws closer By unclekjblog Unclekjblog is here to bring you the best updated News, From a reliable source,,, Sokoto govt received N518m FG health intervention fund in 2020 — NHIS Boss Jan 15, 2021 unclekjblog Bobi Wine alleges widespread fraud in Uganda election as votes are tallied Read the funniest tweets as pigeons released by Buhari refuse to fly Zainab Ahmed: FG may access up to N850bn through special trust fund of unclaimed dividends	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1367
__label__wiki	0.530082	0.530082	-Intro- Extra (IT, EN & ES) Recensioni (IT) Reseñas (ES) Reviews (EN) TV (IT & EN) Tag: actress The Mission: Movie Review The Mission is a film directed by Roland Joffé (and by now I’ve seen two movies made by this director: this one and Vatel reviewed here) with Jeremy Irons and Robert De Niro as protagonists. Released in 1986, it won several awards and was considered a success. Has it aged well? No, it hasn’t, at least in … More The Mission: Movie Review Lascia un commento The Mission: Movie Review Star Trek: TOS – S01E28, The City on the Edge of Forever The City on the Edge of Forever: even before watching this episode I was fascinated by its title, so captivating, mysterious, and evocative. And then it only improves on that, this is truly a masterpiece! It’s the second episode dealing with time travel after Tomorrow is Yesterday, but this one is far superior! There’s little … More Star Trek: TOS – S01E28, The City on the Edge of Forever 6 commenti Star Trek: TOS – S01E28, The City on the Edge of Forever Star Trek: TOS – S01E25, The Devil In The Dark And after having seen Spock in love (This Side Of Paradise), here’s Spock making a mind meld with a rock! Although this premise doesn’t look exciting at all, The Devil In The Dark is in fact another beautiful episode, something which has ceased to surprise me by now. The USS Enterprise heads to a planet rich … More Star Trek: TOS – S01E25, The Devil In The Dark 8 commenti Star Trek: TOS – S01E25, The Devil In The Dark Star Trek: TOS – S01E24, This Side Of Paradise In This side of Paradise, the USS Enterprise heads to a rural colony on a planet that has recently been subjected to radiations which are lethal to humans called Berthold rays. No one responds to the communication attempts, so Kirk is convinced that he can’t find survivors. Surprisingly, once on the surface, all the 150 colonists … More Star Trek: TOS – S01E24, This Side Of Paradise 5 commenti Star Trek: TOS – S01E24, This Side Of Paradise Shaun Of The Dead: Movie Review Shaun Of The Dead (a title reminding that of Dawn Of The Dead by George Romero) is a 2004 horror comedy directed by Edgar Wright. The English director directed his first low-budget movie, A Fistful Of Fingers, in 1995. Then he worked for a few years on TV shows (particularly noteworthy is the Spaced series, 1999) … More Shaun Of The Dead: Movie Review 8 commenti Shaun Of The Dead: Movie Review Star Trek: TOS – S01E23, A Taste Of Armageddon A Taste Of Armageddon is a very strange episode: it’s based on a funny basic idea, it carries a beautiful pacifist message, it’s beautifully realized, but it left me with some doubts. The Enterprise is headed to the planet Eminiar in the NGC321 star system for a diplomatic mission: it must establish relations with the … More Star Trek: TOS – S01E23, A Taste Of Armageddon 4 commenti Star Trek: TOS – S01E23, A Taste Of Armageddon Young Sherlock Holmes / Pyramid Of Fear: Movie Review Finally, here I am writing about Young Sherlock Holmes (it’s also known with the alternative title Pyramid of Fear), the 1985 film written by Chris Columbus and directed by Barry Levinson. Why finally? Because this is undoubtedly one of the movies I love the most, and not only because the protagonist is a young version … More Young Sherlock Holmes / Pyramid Of Fear: Movie Review 6 commenti Young Sherlock Holmes / Pyramid Of Fear: Movie Review Escape from New York: Movie Review Escape from New York is one of the few box office successes of John Carpenter (although it was a low budget film, costing just 6 million dollars of the time). Despite being very young when he made it, the director rose to fame with Halloween (1978), which he directed two years after his splendid Assault on … More Escape from New York: Movie Review 12 commenti Escape from New York: Movie Review Star Trek: TOS – S01E18, Arena (English) Arena, the eighteenth episode of the first season of Star Trek, is a classic one, so much so that I had seen images and quotes well before watching it for the first time. The fight between Kirk and the Gorn, that is a man in a vaguely reptilian rubber costume, has become very famous over … More Star Trek: TOS – S01E18, Arena (English) 4 commenti Star Trek: TOS – S01E18, Arena (English) The Goonies: Movie Review The goonies (goonies having the double meaning of losers and also inhabitants of the Goon docks of the city of Astoria, Oregon) is a real cult movie. Don’t believe me? Just go to the part of Twitter talking about cinema and you’ll find a lot of love for this 1985 movie directed by Richard Donner! … More The Goonies: Movie Review 23 commenti The Goonies: Movie Review Traduci/Translate/Traduce Dr Gonzo EvilAle orodromeus pietroskij Cinema (EN) Cinema (ES) Cinema (IT) Serie TV (IT) TV Series (EN) I più letti (ultimamente) / Most popular (recently) They Live: recensione del film La piel que habito: reseña de la peli The Shining: recensione del film Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: Movie Review Don't Breathe: recensione del film	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1370
__label__wiki	0.724779	0.724779	Pearl Harbor Hero Returns Home After 75 Years in an Unknown Grave Nov 7, 2016 — Unknown soldiers of WWII are getting the burials they never had. For nearly 75 years, hundreds who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor… more Cultural Conservation History and Civilization Burial Customs Nov 7, 2016 — Unknown soldiers of WWII are getting the burials they never had. For nearly 75 years, hundreds who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor remained buried in graves marked "Unknown." Many of their parents, spouses, and children have passed away without the closure of burying them at home. Among the casualties was United States Navy Ensign John Charles England, who served aboard the U.S.S. Oklahoma, one of the first ships attacked. After surviving the first strike, Ensign England led three men to safety. The fourth time he returned to the capsizing ship, he never resurfaced. His last letter home a few weeks before the attack talked of his newborn daughter and how much he was looking forward to meeting her. England never had the chance to meet his daughter and died a week before his 21st birthday. But his granddaughter, Bethany Glenn, became interested in his story decades later. 429 men died on the U.S.S. Oklahoma, second in casualties to the U.S.S. Arizona; 388 of those men on the U.S.S. Oklahoma were "unaccounted for." Glenn learned that her grandfather's remains, along with those of 27 other men, were partially identified in the 1940s. She became part of a group of families, led by Pearl Harbor survivor Ray Emory and Bob Valley, advocating for their return. In 2015, the Department of Defense's POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) began disinterring unknowns from the U.S.S. Oklahoma, using DNA and other records to begin positive identification. Remains are now being flown to burials arranged by the men's surviving families. John England's remains were among the first to return home and were buried with full military honors. There are more than 83,000 U.S. service members currently classified as missing in action or prisoners of war. While the DPAA states less than half are likely to be resolved, it has set a five-year goal for the identification of all of the U.S.S. Oklahoma unknowns. Those currently in military service now give DNA samples when they enlist, aiding in making the unknown soldier a pain of the past. For more information, read "Hero Lost at Pearl Harbor Comes Home After Years in an Unknown Grave" EDITOR'S NOTE: Ray Emory, the Pearl Harbor survivor featured in this video, passed away August 20, 2018. In June, 2018, he was honored by the Navy for his efforts that led to identification of dozens of previously unknown remains of U.S. military victims of the Pearl Harbor attack. Read about his passing here. Future of Food: Why Food Matters Now More Than Ever Future of Food: A Plan to Feed the World Future of Food: Africa's Complicated Food Puzzle Mazes: Key to Brain Development? Inside a Retirement Home for Lab Chimps Could a Video Game Be the Key to Stroke Recovery? Cannabis For Kids: The Children Behind The Debate (FULL DOCUMENTARY) Hoverboards Are Real "Our hands were tied." Millie's Story (Cannabis for Kids, Part 1) "We have to be the guinea pigs." Sophie's Story (Cannabis for Kids, Part 2) "It's like we're meeting her for the first time." Lily's Story (Cannabis for Kids, Part 3) How to Power the World With Nuclear Waste Long Jumps and Short Landings NASA Scientists Create First 3-D Model of Greenland Ice Sheet How Cheap Paper Microscopes Are Changing Lives Climate Change Through Bill Nye’s Eyes Solar Roads: Can Streets Become Giant Solar Panels? How New Tech Tools are Redefining Exploration Scientists 3-D Printed a Tortoise Shell Raising Cute Pandas: It's Complicated Picking Up Poop for Science Revolutionizing the Walking Cane: A Simple Design Gets a Hi-Tech Upgrade Time Lapse: 7 Amazing Views of Earth From Space Mysterious Purple Blob Surprises Scientists Why This Museum Stores Thousands of Dead Animals in Its Freezer Born 4 Months Early, This Tiny Survivor Beats the Odds A Light History of Light in 2 Minutes First Look: Go Inside the World’s Deepest Underwater Cave What Did This Cosmonaut Miss About Earth After a Year in Space? Diver Narrowly Escapes When Great White Shark Breaks Into Cage How to Train a Bumblebee: Scientists Study Insect Intelligence EXCLUSIVE: A Closer Look Inside Christ's Unsealed Tomb See What Happens When You Tickle a Rat See the Awesome Wrestling Moves of the Leaf-Footed Insect Spacecraft's Final Mission Will Get Closest Look at Saturn Ever Why These Cute Little Lizards Are Changing Colors to Survive	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1375
__label__cc	0.670089	0.329911	In the dense forests of South Asia, a native African tribe has been living in quiet obscurity for more than 500 years. Known as the Siddis, their… more In the dense forests of South Asia, a native African tribe has been living in quiet obscurity for more than 500 years. Known as the Siddis, their ancestors originated from the Great Lakes region before being captured and brought to India as Arab slaves. When slavery was outlawed in the 18th and 19th centuries, the Siddis feared persecution and retreated into the forests, where they have been living ever since. Today, the Siddi people are considered to be in the lowest bracket of the Hindu caste system—the Sudras, or the "untouchables.” In this short film by photographer and filmmaker Asha Stuart, get a rare look inside the Siddi tribal villages and explore the cultural diversity of this African-Diaspora community. How fear and anxiety drove human evolution How solving this medical mystery saved lives The video chat that existed in the 1870s Science fiction inspires the future of science. Here’s how. Video Exclusive: Fauci dispels COVID-19 rumors, advocates change These divers search for slave ship wrecks and discover their ancestors Meet Cambodia’s first women’s wheelchair basketball team What mud from glacial lakes can tell us about our history and future See how wildlife is bouncing back in this African park Shark tagged from submarine for first time in history Nat Geo's Aaron Huey's most epic photos Volcanoes 101 Your sneakers are part of the plastic problem Inside the surprisingly social lives of manta rays Amazon fires 'so much worse than before' say locals AIDS 101 See how this school of tiny fish uses bacteria to glow in the dark This sacred golden fish thrives in Bhutan	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1376
__label__wiki	0.691106	0.691106	What is DBT? (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) Home » Blogs » What is DBT? (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) By c_tomasello What is DBT? (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)2018-03-262018-08-13https://secureservercdn.net/166.62.112.199/764.cf3.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2.pngVillage Counseling & Wellnesshttps://secureservercdn.net/166.62.112.199/764.cf3.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/rx_pmloq.png?time=1609846854200px200px DBT is based on Marsha Linehan’s biosocial theory of personality functioning in which these behavioral, emotional and thinking patterns (based on her work with Borderline Personality Disorders) are seen as stemming from a core problem with emotion regulation. According to this theory, the inability to regulate ones’ emotions is the result of both a biologically-based emotional sensitivity and a pervasively invalidating environment. From this perspective, self-harming behaviors function as maladaptive attempts at problem-solving, where the primary problem to be solved is unbearable emotional distress. If you know of someone who can benefit from DBT. Make an appointment to see one of our therapists at c_tomasello Who benefits from Dialectical Behavior Therapy? #dbt #selfharming #therapy What Skills Are Taught? What Are the Main Types of Therapy for Anxiety? \| Fearless: Breaking Anxiety Down ClinicTracker EHR Simplifies Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Billing for Substance Abuse and Eating Disorder Clinics What Are the Main Types of Therapy for Anxiety? \| Fearless: Breaking Anxiety DownArticles What Skills Are Taught?Articles	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1379
__label__cc	0.555011	0.444989	Peckish? VISIT HARBOROUGH. GREAT ATTRACTIONS, LEISURE AND SHOPPING EXPERIENCES DISCOVER THE DISTRICT VIEW OUR ATTRACTIONS MAP As of 5 January 2021, England is under a National Lockdown: Stay at home. Covid-19: Tourism Industry Updates and Resources Shop Local online and support small businesses in the Harborough District Voted as one of the best places to live in the UK, Market Harborough is a charming market town full of history, culture, delicious food and independent retailers. While there be sure to visit the iconic stilted Old Grammar School in the town centre, enjoy lunch in one of our delicious eateries or grab some food to go and sit in the tranquil memorial gardens following off from the town square displaying the memorial statue. The Harborough Museum, displaying the famous Hallaton Treasure, and the Harborough Theatre are both located in the heart of the town centre. Harborough Indoor Market Carrying on an 800 year old tradition of trading in the heart of the town, Harborough Indoor Market should be on your list to visit. With over 60 independent traders there is something for everyone! Market Harborough is home to many unique independent retailers including clothing boutiques, quaint gift shops and hidden cafes which are dotted around the town centre, ensuring you’ll find somewhere that takes your fancy. Find them using the Market Harborough town map, developed by the local retailers group Harbs Collective and supported by Harborough District Council. You can pick one up from Market Harborough retailers and the library. Market Harborough Retailers LUTTERWORTH A unique market town in the district which offers a range of shops, cafes and restaurants Found at the southernmost tip of Leicestershire, Lutterworth is an attractive market town which has twice made a mark in history. In the fourteenth century John Wycliffe led the pioneering translation of the Bible into English and, more than five hundred years later, Sir Frank Whittle developed the Jet Engine at the Ladywood Works off Leicester Road, Lutterworth. Alongside the history, Lutterworth boasts unique, independent retailers ensuring you can find something special down every street. Visit the independent retailers who often join together to create town events, trails and more. Lutterworth also holds a market every Thursday which delves into the old Market Town’s heritage. View Lutterworth Retailers BROUGHTON ASTLEY A large village situated in the south of Leicestershire Visit Broughton Astley to discover Sutton in the Elms: the oldest Baptist Church in Leicestershire, founded around 1646. Located in the south of Leicestershire, around 9 miles from the centre of Leicester and roughly 7 miles from the M1, Broughton Astley is easily accessible and a unique village to explore. THE KIBWORTH VILLAGES Historic villages located on the A6 between Leicester and Market Harborough Kibworth is made up of two villages: Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt. Learn the fascinating heritage of the villages by visiting the Online Museum, take a walk through history using the Heritage Trails and discover even more by watching The Story of England, which explores Kibworth throughout English history. EXCITING EVENTS FOR ALL THE FAMILY From village events to large festivals, theatre productions to country fairs, there’s lots happening in our district. SEE THE EVENTS CALENDAR Get in touch with us if you’d like more information. View our accessibility statement. © Copyright Harborough District Council 2020 business@harborough.gov.uk	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1381
__label__wiki	0.715357	0.715357	Participating Rabbis Sign Up Info Rabbi Jonathan Rosenberg Organization Affiliation Shaarey Zedek Rabbi Jonathan Rosenberg, a native of Columbus, Ohio, attended Ner Israel and received his ordination from the late renowned "Gaon" Rabbi Yaakov Yitzchok Ruderman, zt"l, in June, 1986. He then studied at Yeshivas Mir in Jerusalem and attended the Talmudic University of Florida in Miami, receiving a second ordination from Rabbi Yochanon Zweig. In 2007, Rabbi Rosenberg became the Senior Rabbi at Shaarey Zedek Congregation, the largest orthodox congregation in the San Fernando Valley. In addition to his work within the valley community, Rabbi Rosenberg currently serves as president of the Rabbinical Council of California, whose membership numbers include over 80 Rabbis in the state, and has served on the Aleinu Halachic Advisory Board during its existence. 2019 Itinerary Donate Click Here to Donate Now Copyright © 2019 Yarchei Kalla. All Rights Reserved. \| Website Proudly Donated by Falcon Marketing	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1384
__label__wiki	0.506822	0.506822	Notice to Potential Victims of Housing Discrimination Resident Amenities We Bring It All To You Experience Chelsea Home blog Arts & Culture Pass by “Passing By”… Pass by “Passing By” – at Madison Square Park Beginning Sunday (October 21st), a few minute walk from The Vanguard, be sure to take in this unique experience: See a film legend interpret a legendary playwright’s work – within a beautiful art instillation! Academy Award Winner Dianne Wiest performs pieces from Samuel Beckett’s Happy Days, in “a sculptural costume designed by artist Arlene Shechet” at Madison Square Park. The play focuses on a woman, buried to her waist, talking to her husband (who is unseen). This version (“Passing by Samuel Beckett with Dianne Wiest”), which takes place within Shechet’s installation, Full Steam Ahead, has an additional draw: It’s a show you can take in fully – or in parts! The “performance will allow passersby to come and go as it unfolds, to return for repeats over the course of the week, and to experience fragments as they move through the installation.” Dianne Wiest in HAPPY DAYS by Samuel Beckett, directed by James Bundy. Photo by Joan Marcus, 2016. (Photo Credit: Dianne Wiest. Photograph by Joan Marcus. Courtesy of Yale Repertory Theatre and the artist.) We’re asking Vanguard residents to help provide food to families less fortunate. In partnership with… Skate, Swiss-Style – at The Standard Get a much needed boost in these winter months! Enjoy a Swiss-inspired skating rink at… Fresh Comedy – Served Nearby With a stellar reputation for producing great improvisers, Upright Citizen’s Brigade is also a prime… Multi-sensory Miniverses: At Chelsea’s C24→ ←A new entertainment venue comes to Chelsea! 77 WEST 24TH ST \| NEW YORK, NY 10010 TEL 212-784-7700 \| FAX 212-784-5555 \| ON-SITE LEASING CENTER Click here to access information about the NY state human rights law. Contact Us To Schedule a Virtual or Self-Guided Tour Today!	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1385
__label__cc	0.581735	0.418265	Online Classroom FAQ Home Study Kits Vocabulary Audio Lessons Mexican Culture Casa Diamante Sopa de Tortillas Tortilla Soup Serves 6 The popular San Miguel de Allende Restaurant, Hecho en Mexico, shares part of what used to be the Canal family’s summer estate built in 1736. In the winter of 2000, some 260 years after El Conde de Manuel Canal built his home, Chef Eric Nemer arrived in San Miguel de Allende to relax, having just sold his one of his three successful seafood restaurants, De Sotos, in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Still a young man, it wasn’t that long ago that Eric graduated in Restaurant Management from the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, and completed several courses with the Culinary Institute of America. He says his love of food comes the home cooking of his mother, a native of Alabama. Seeing a niche he believed needed to be filled, a menu that would appeal to the many visitors that get a little nostalgic for home cooking, he actualized just that: Steaks and Chicken, Fish and Chips, Salads, Hamburgers, and Coconut Shrimp, for example. But the comfort food de resistance is his Peanut Butter Cream Pie on a Graham Cracker Crust, drizzled with chocolate and topped with fresh whipped cream. Most of his well trained and gracious staff speak English, and Chef Eric studied at Warren Hardy Spanish School to be able to communicate with his staff and clientele who don’t speak English. It was from his Spanish speaking cook, Imelda, that he got his delicious Sopa de Tortilla recipe, redolent with the distinctive flavor of epazote, which he so generously shares with us. 10 roma tomatoes 1/4 white onion 4 stems of fresh epazote (can be 10-12 inches long) 12 tortillas cut into strips and a little vegetable oil to fry them in 1/4 cup cooked, shredded or diced, chicken per person 1/2 cup grated Manchego cheese (can substitute Gouda) 6 chipotles adobados (canned and easy to find) Dry roast the first three ingredients in a cast-iron skillet or on the flat-top (plancha) of your stove. When roasted, add the tomatoes, garlic and onion to the chicken broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 or 15 minutes. Take out the tomatoes, garlic ,and onion, and about 2 cups of the broth. Put this mixture in the blender and puree. Add pureed ingredients to the rest of the broth and bring to a boil again. This time after it comes to a boil, immediately take the broth off the heat, add the whole branches of epazote, and let it sit until cool. Taste for seasoning. Strain, discarding the epazote, bits of tomato and onion, and refrigerate the broth overnight. As with all stocks, it will be much better the next day. Set out serving bowls and while broth is re-heating, put into each bowl: 2 TBS of grated Manchego cheese A handful of tortillas that have been cut into 1 inch strips and lightly fried in vegetable oil then drained on paper towels Chunks or shreds of cooked chicken A couple of avocado slices One whole chipotle chile Pour hot broth into the bowl and serve immediately. Hecho en Mexico is open from noon to 10pm daily and is located on Ancha de San Antonio#8 in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Tel.(415) 154-6383 The next Comida Mexicana will be about Chiles en Nogada. Do you know why this national dish is only served one month out of the year in Mexico? Want to learn online? Warren teaches his course on video just like he does in the classroom. CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE COURSE Keep me updated on the latest at Warren Hardy Spanish I consent to receive promotional emails about your products and services. HOME STUDY KIT VOCABULARY AUDIO LESSON info@warrenhardy.com \| warrenhardy.com \| © 2021 Warren Hardy	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1388
__label__wiki	0.722989	0.722989	The Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan is a wonderfully large and blended family. They give us an honest and often hilarious look into the sometimes warm, sometimes twisted, embrace of the modern family. Director: Christopher Lloyd, Steven Levitan Actors: Ariel Winter, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, Ed O'Neill, Eric Stonestreet, Jeremy Maguire, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Julie Bowen, Nolan Gould, Reid Ewing, Rico Rodriguez, Sarah Hyland, Sofía Vergara, Ty Burrell Studio: 20th Century Fox Television, Levitan Lloyd Productions, Picador Productions, Steven Levitan Prods Networks: ABC Wanda Maximoff and Vision—two super-powered beings living idealized suburban lives—begin to suspect that everything is not as it seems. Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy A Philadelphia couple are in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens the door for a mysterious force to enter their home. The cast of Jersey Shore swore they would always do a vacation together. Now, five years, five kids, three marriages, and who knows how many GTL sessions later, the gang… A hilarious workplace comedy about a unique family of employees at a super-sized mega store. From the bright-eyed newbies and the seen-it-all veterans to the clueless summer hires and the… A retired businessman runs for mayor of Los Angeles to prove he’s “still got it.” Once he wins, he has to figure out what he stands for, gain the respect… In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known… Ex-pro hockey player Matt Shade irrevocably changes his life when he teams up with fierce P.I. Angie Everett to form an unlikely investigative powerhouse. A married father of three tries to maintain his manliness in a world increasingly dominated by women. The lives of the elite Navy Seals as they train, plan and execute the most dangerous, high-stakes missions our country can ask. Genre: Drama, War & Politics In a world mostly wiped out by the plague and embroiled in an elemental struggle between good and evil, the fate of mankind rests on the frail shoulders of the… Follows a locally born and bred S.W.A.T. lieutenant who is torn between loyalty to the streets and duty to his fellow officers when he’s tasked to run a highly-trained unit… Trailer: Modern Family Episodes -----Incorrect episodeBroken linkOthers Contents -----Incorrect detailsWrong imagesOthers WatchFreeNet - Watch Full Movies & TV Shows Online Free Watchfreenet.com. This site contain only links to other sites on the internet. We do not host or upload any video, films, media files. We are not responsible for the accuracy, compliance, copyright, legality, decency or any other aspect of the content of other linked sites. Latest MoviesWatch Free MoviesGoMovies123MoviesMovies Free OnlineWatchfreenet	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1390
__label__cc	0.746152	0.253848	A successful approach to building inclusive communities revealed By Alison Wallace \| 19 Jan 2017 Alison Wallace View Profile Economics Policy Research Government Health & Aged Care Service providers, government officials and program participants were on hand as two Urbis reports on ground-breaking program, Ability Links NSW, were launched on Thursday 18 January. Funded by the NSW Government, Ability Links is the first program of its kind in Australia. It represents a fresh approach to building a more inclusive community through breaking down the social isolation and lack of community connection experienced by many people with disability. Launched by Jim Longley, Deputy Secretary of Ageing, Disability and Home Care within the Department of Family and Community Services, the program links people with disability, their families and carers to information, resources, support groups, mainstream services, education providers and local employers – based on what they want to achieve. They do most of this work themselves and are happy to do so, once they are pointed in the right direction, or receive encouragement from the program’s ‘Linkers’. Jim Longley, Deputy Secretary of Ageing, Disability and Home Care within the Department of Family and Community Services holding a copy of one of two Urbis reports evaluating the Ability Links NSW program. Source: FACS. Ability Links also has a strong community development focus, working with community groups, services and employers to support them to be more inclusive – often in partnership with program participants. Through increased contact with people with disability, community members are more aware of the important role they can play in breaking down physical, social, communication or system barriers that people with disability often encounter. These positive results are all the more remarkable given that the program involves no funding to individuals. Instead, it taps into existing resources, draws on and builds social capital. In 25 years of evaluating government initiatives, I have rarely come across a program that has achieved so much in such a short space of time. According to Urbis Director of Economic and Social Advisory Alison Wallace, who was responsible for the three-year evaluation of Ability Links, “The program model is a winner.” “People with disability, their families and carers highly value Ability Links and told us countless stories of the positive impact it has had. The evaluation clearly shows that people’s lives really are being changed,“ said Alison. The program has been particularly successful in Aboriginal communities – more than a quarter of the people accessing Ability Links are Indigenous – a major achievement. The evaluation found that the program model resonates strongly with Aboriginal communities and that many providers are locally -based Aboriginal organisations. The findings of the cost benefit analysis and social return of investment is ground-breaking work. Keys to the success of Ability Links to date as identified in the Urbis evaluation report, are that : The program is driven by local, grass root activity and networks It has been co designed by the Department , disability groups and stakeholders It is community- based, non -bureaucratic and flexible – involving minimal red tape and paperwork It adopts a strengths -based approach and helps people articulate and work towards achieving their goals The program deliberately aims to have a light touch only on people’s lives – supporting them to take action, and build their self- confidence and skills The Linkers who staff the program are carefully recruited and supported to ensure they ‘walk the talk ‘ in adopting a truly person -centred approach that empowers people The dual focus of the program – working both with individuals and at a community level – gives rise to natural synergies and the growth of social capital. One of the most exciting aspects of Ability Links is that is has been found to have a high economic and social benefit relative to program costs. According to Urbis Chief Economist Nicki Hutley, the findings of the cost benefit analysis and social return of investment is ground-breaking work. “The program not only achieves economic benefits that exceed the costs (with a benefit cost ratio of 1.1), but it is also seen by program participants to deliver significant social benefits to individuals, their families and careers. “In combination, economic and social benefits deliver a Benefit Cost Ratio of 3.0 – and this is before community benefits, such as increased access and participation of those with disability, have been able to be quantified,” said Nicki. Meanwhile, Alison believes that the whole process has successfully demonstrated the benefits of government, providers and evaluators working in partnership to monitor, review, and capture key learnings as the new initiative is rolled out. “To be most useful, evaluation needs to be embedded from the beginning, providing independent, arms-length and ongoing advice about program implementation, reach, access, outcomes , and developing practice.” “Through including a Cost Benefit Analysis and Social Return on Investment, the Department has also been able to ascertain that the economic and social benefits far outweighs the cost of the program – which will be useful in informing decisions about programs of this kind in the future.” Links to the reports Ability Links NSW Final Evaluation Report 2016 Ability Links NSW Final Evaluation Report 2016 (accessible version) Ability Links NSW Social Cost Benefit Analysis Ability Links NSW Social Cost Benefit Analysis (accessible version) Ability Links NSW website Our experts are market leaders in policy advice and evaluation. For more information on this project, or how we can help you with your research and evaluations, please get in touch with us. Ability Links NSW Creating a diverse, inclusive and productive NSW workforce Evaluation to overcome Indigenous disadvantage Previous Nicki Hutley discusses housing affordability Next The case for sustainable apartment living in Australia	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1392
__label__wiki	0.545556	0.545556	INSIGHTNEWSPOLITICSUSAFRICANEWSWIRE By USAfricaLIVE January 2, 2021 President-Buhari-of-Nigeria-contemplative-pix-USAfricaonline.com Special to USAfrica multimedia networks By Dr. Chidi Amuta, Executive Editor of USAfricaonline.com and USAfrica magazine (Houston), since 1993, is based in Lagos, Nigeria Nigeria enters the new year 2021 draped in curious contradiction. A protracted sixtieth anniversary celebration has recently been interrupted by an untidy debate about the nation’s very survival as a viable state. The question is simple: Is the Nigerian state failing? Among most enlightened Nigerians, there is now an inconvenient consensus that the Nigerian state is in a free fall. Subscribers to the failing state submission concede that Nigeria may not have failed completely but that the state is in desperate disrepair. We are witnessing what we may call a ‘failed state debate’ which has now fanned out into two flanks. Majority of sensible citizens are warning that the general insecurity and severe widespread poverty in the nation indicate a free descent into a possible state failure. Chidi Amuta On the contrary, the incumbent administration, its acolytes and spokespersons insist that all is well with the Nigerian state. They claim trouble is that professional trouble makers and habitual naysayers cannot appreciate the wonderful work of the Buhari presidency. At this point, the tentative concession is that while both sides wear a garb of patriotism, neither has a monopoly of it. State failure is not such a complicated matter after all. Its symptoms show up in little things that ordinary people can measure in their very daily lives. Simply put, state failure occurs when the state serially fails to discharge its part of the social contract that binds people and their government. It means that people leave their homes unsure that they will return in safety because forces of violence have taken over the streets and highways. It means that when confronted with danger in the normal exercise of civic rituals, citizens can no longer trust in the capacity of the government to protect them from dangerous people. The superior coercive power of government that should serve as the amour of protection for the people is outgunned by non -state actors. Children check into schools, left in the care of teachers, but are casually trucked away by vicious gunmen. They cry in fear and desperation for the state to come and save them. No one heeds their cry for days. A husband and wife set out on a journey. They are abducted by men of violence and the man watches rough bandits rape his wife and he dares not challenge them for fear of instant death. People get inured to providing nearly everything for themselves in the knowledge that the state is indifferent to their plight. Even the routine reassurances of government cannot be believed any more because of a long tradition of betrayal and disappointment. Basic trust in the authority and capacity of the state to act as the last guarantor of citizens rights is dismissed even by children as a crude joke. The open corruption of high state functionaries and even security officials is so rampant and commonplace that it has become the butt of beer parlor jokes. A failing state crumbles in meeting its obligations to multiple constituencies. First, the state fails its citizens when it can no longer guarantee life, limbs or livelihood. Second, the state fails itself when it loses confidence in its own institutions and begins to incorporate crude things like ‘civilian JTF’ or hires local hunters to bolster up the sophisticated arsenal of the armed forces. Third, the state fails the comity of nations when its voice is muffled by ineptitude at home and manifest weakness abroad. In a failing state, the pursuit of happiness for the citizens becomes a futile race because lives cannot be guaranteed let alone thrive into contentment. Happiness becomes a rare commodity because basic survival is overwhelmed by existential hazards of an imminent nature. Dangerous obstacles block the aspiration of the majority to basic livelihood. A state in which the high priests of officialdom cannot agree among themselves on a credible explanation for any of its multiple policies is nothing but a confused rabble of disconnected egos, a discordant choir in a congregation devoid of a creed. A state that meets most of these embarrassing criteria is at best a faltering state teetering on the brinks of total failure. Nigerians have a right to decide for themselves how things stand in our commonwealth today. The supporting indicators are not far fetched. It ought to concern the fierce defenders of today’s incumbency that in today’s Nigeria, the presidency sends out more condolence messages than it can find cause to send out congratulatory messages to Nigerians. Hardly a day passes without numerous reported incidents of kidnappings, abductions and unnecessary killings. Sometimes, whole urban neighbourhoods are cordoned off by marauding gangs of dangerous hoodlums and organized criminals. Sometimes, they openly address letters of intent to neighbourhoods and even copy the police, stating where they will strike next. Even when the police reassures people, they tend to believe the criminals, not the police. What has driven many to the frightening conclusion that the Nigerian house could fall is the scope of blood letting and the industrial scale of loss of human lives that we now witness daily. It seems as if human sacrifice is feeding the insatiable appetite of some unkind gods. In the dark ancestry of our ancient cultures, human sacrifice was performed when the community was beset by forces that overwhelm the leadership. There was the belief that the human sacrifice would assuage the gods and bring peace, security and succor to the community. In today’s Nigeria, the state has unconsciously degenerated to a stage where many have come to see the spate of blood -letting that greets our daily experience as nothing short of human sacrifice to some insatiable blood deity. The incapacity of the state allows countless citizens to be wasted on a daily basis. But instead of bringing succor to our national community, the modern day mass human sacrifice of Nigerians by bandits, Boko Haram, armed robbers, the police and even the army does not bring Nigerians peace or succor. Instead, each serial murder breeds even more blood letting in a charmed cycle of violence that now defies rational explanation. The dividend of democracy should be order and security of life and limbs, not a harvest of orphans, widows and quantum misery This is the effective background to the raging ‘failed state’ debate. Two strident voices from two complementary realms have come to dominate the conversation in recent days. The first is from a global instrument of power, the Financial Times of London. The second is the voice of a Nigerian citizen who is however empowered to speak on God’s behalf, Bishop Mathew Kukah. The Financial Times editorial of 22nd December, 2020, is not necessarily novel in inspration or original in content. It says nothing that the Nigerian media has not been trumpeting in the last three years or more. However, given the international audience, political gravitas, title integrity and respectability of the Financial Times (FT), the authorities in Abuja seem to have lost a bit of sleep in the aftermath of that largely advisory editorial. What FT did was merely to summarize the present state of the Nigerian reality by highlighting the sheer ineffectuality of the incumbent administration’s strategies and policies. Widespread insecurity calls to question the basic obligation of the state to guarantee the life of the citizens. A regime of organized crime fuels unchecked corruption that drains the state of the money to pursue development and social services. In turn, a fairly stable democratic arrangement is made untenable by the dominance of too many bankrupt states presided over by overbearing autocrats as governors. In the tradition of great journalism, however, FT is kind enough to point in the direction of redeeming ideas for the Nigerian state. These include a restructuring of the Nigerian federation to reduce the centers of fiscal waste and unproductive entitlement. In addition, a population with over 40% aged under 40 years can only hope to make progress if the affairs of state are managed by a younger population. Gladly, FT acknowledges the vast competence, talent and entrepreneurship of Nigerian youth, an energy that made a rowdy public showing during the recent ENDSARS protests all over the country. Predictably, FT is reluctant to credit the Buhari presidency with the sincerity and executive capacity to take the decisive steps required to rescue the Nigerian ship of state from perilous waters let alone unleash its monumental potentials. On his part, Bishop Mathew Kukah, true to his known tradition of politically engaged theology, delivers an unsparing but true critique of the Buhari administration against the backdrop of the very obvious decay and near collapse of the Nigerian state. There is nothing in Bishop Kukah’s Christmas message that is unpatriotic, subversive or even new. Nor is it fair for regime apologists and ethnocentric megaphones to brand his criticism unfair or minimally treasonous. The Bishop simply holds Mr. Buhari accountable for betraying his campaign undertakings as a politician. Nigerians have done that variously in recent times. The Bishop points to Buhari’s undisguised nepotism and nativism in key federal appointments. The bulk of the Nigerian elite have been hammering on that repeatedly based on clear statistical evidence. Bishop Kukah drew attention to the obvious and quite embarrassing ‘northernisation’ policy of the Buhari administration. All this is squarely in the public domain and falls squarely within the purview of fair patriotic commentary by a concerned citizen of our republic. There is also nothing In the Bishop’s Christmas message that detracts from the responsibility of a man of God to his congregation or to his nation. To believe in God and truly worship Him, men and women must first be alive. A state that cannot guarantee the safety of life and property of its citizens is an aberration in the sight of God in any religion. The primary responsibility of religious leaders is in fact the duty to ensure that government is responsible for the basic needs of the people and guarantees the atmosphere of law and order which make the pursuit of all faiths possible. The will of God cannot be done on earth if the earth is emptied of its human content because princes and principalities have failed to protect those who live on earth. The recklessness of political leaders who betray their campaign promises is a reckless defiance not only of the social contract which binds people to their ruler but also a defiance of the bond between humanity and God in every religion. Therefore, Kukah’s message is at once a correct civic duty, a spiritual service and a patriotic responsibility. It becomes difficult to see the point in Minister Lai Mohammed’s mischievous mischaracterization of Bishop Kukah’s well intentioned Christmas message. There is nothing in Kukah’s message that is more incendiary than the general outrage of Nigerians at repeated incidents of insecurity. Citizens ranging from the Sultan of Sokoto, Wole Soyinka to groups like the Northern Elders Forum, Ohaneze, Afenifere or the Ijaw leaders forum have raised their voices as well. Indeed every responsible editorial page of our myriad media titles has been an active voice in the quest for a more accountable and secure Nigeria. For the custodians of the incumbent realm, the troubling crux of Bishop Kukah’s message is its bold critique of the quality and orientation of the Buhari presidency, especially the matter of undisguised nepotism. There is nothing new in stating that the divisiveness and incompetence of this administration falls far short of the best that Nigeria is capable of. It has been repeatedly pointed out by the broad majority of enlightened Nigerians. At the root of the present crisis is the deliberate, systematic hijacking of the strategic heights of state power by President Buhari and its casual wholesale apportionment to the northern half of the nation. That apportionment also happens to coincide with a sectarian divide between Christians and Moslems, which makes it all the more dangerous for political stability and national security. I suspect, however, that the allergy of Buhari’s Information Commissar and other power apologists to the Kukah message is coming from concerns higher than the content of the Bishop’s Christmas message. The trouble may be Bishop Kukah’s strategic location in our contemporary national matrix. He is located in the middle of every conceivable fault line in today’s Nigeria. He is a Bishop of the Catholic church with easily the largest Christian following of the traditional churches. He is based in Sokoto, headquarters of the historic Sokoto caliphate. He is a citizen of Kaduna state, a hotbed of the Christian-Moslem divide and the troubling settler –indigene fractiousness. Above all, Bishop Kukah has grown a voice that is at once impeccably patriotic and unfailingly trenchant, articulate, courageous and sometimes fiercely libertarian. His views resonate with the media and elite circles from Lagos to Sokoto, London to Washington, Rome to Jerusalem and even Mecca. Therefore, Mr. Lai Mohammed’s reaction to the Bishops’ Christmas message is a cry of desperation from a sanctuary of power trapped in its own mesh. Ruling party officials and the usual presidential messengers have added their voices to the defense of the realm. Copious rehashes of ongoing government projects and programmes have been cited as evidence that the state is all well and good. None of the programmes, I am afraid, addresses the raging storm of overwhelming physical and economic insecurity. No length of railway tracks or span of bridges and highways make it any safer to travel from one point to the other in this dangerous place. The expression of a desire to rescue a hundred million from poverty in ten years does not address the fact that most of those poor people will go to bed tonight without food. More of them will find it hard to sleep because they do not know which dark agents will come calling at night bearing violence in their hands and dark designs in their hearts. In any event, many of our poor will have died of starvation and deprivation long before the politically convenient 10 years expires. In a democratic republic, only the people have the ultimate prerogative of judgment on matters of whether the state is alive, well or failing. It is blatantly insolent, even precipitously arrogant, for either a ruling party or the hirelings of the incumbent state to arrogate to themselves the onus of deciding when the state is fulfilling its part of the social contract with the people. Ironically, Bishop Kukah and President Buhari converge on the way out of Nigeria’s trajectory of failure. Kukah’s fierce interrogation of the president’s dismal performance leads him to an inevitable recourse to divine intervention and call for more prayers. As a man of God, Kukah has no choice than to invoke divine intervention in a situation that seems to have overwhelmed practical human governance. Curiously, President Buhari has also recently resorted to a helpless invitation of divine intervention on some pressing national problems. He was recently quoted as saying that only God can effectively police the border between Nigeria and Niger Republic! We cannot outsource the effective governance of the Nigerian state to God. Governance is a very human enterprise. Divine inspiration can come in handy when those given a democratic mandate do their sincere best. There are immediate solutions that only the president can apply to stop the rapid descent into state failure. He can dissolve the present provincial high command of his government and replace it with a more diverse, representative and national assemblage. He can disband the present cabinet, retain the performing few and head hunt the best Nigerians, especially the youth, to constitute the bulk of a new knowledge driven and activist cabinet. In the long term, the ultimate solution to state failure is the renewal of the apparatus of state through the democratic process at the next election cycle. More in INSIGHT USAfrica: Buhari’s nepotism and incompetence endanger Nigeria. By Bishop Hassan Kukah USAfrica: Nigeria’s Buhari Insecurity and basket of excuses. By Chidi Amuta	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1393
__label__cc	0.710348	0.289652	Home / Food & Drink / Caffrey’s Sauces Unit 11 Glenfield, Kilcoole, County Wicklow, A63 W3W5 00353 (0) 86 2448461 sales@caffreysauces.ie Caffrey’s Sauces Dermot Caffrey of Caffrey’s Sauces is a man who has been working in the food industry for years. Now based in Kilcoole, County Wicklow, Dermot began his career selling butchery equipment to butcheries in Ireland which he did for about five years, but, knowing so much about the industry, he saw how value could be added to butcheries by creating ready homemade sauces to make healthy cooking at home more accessible. Dermot was at a stage in his career where he knew he could add value to butcheries in a different way. While selling equipment, he built up a fantastic rapport with butchers and delicatessens and watched the popularity of sauces and marinades among consumers. His background was in marketing and he knew the market so well that he decided to turn his attention to making marinades himself, specifically for the butchers sector. After marrying his wife, who is a food scientist, he saw a huge opportunity to create healthy sauces, using local ingredients where possible so he decided to create seasonal marinades which could accompany meat purchased in butchers as well as a delicious range of pasta sauces. Caffrey’s Sauces was launched in 1996, it expanded in 2014 and in 2015 he got a distributor to sell his sauces in many locations throughout Ireland. The popularity of his sauces increased rapidly that the business initially expanded very quickly. His brand of sugar free, fat free and gluten free sauces are a must in any kitchen larder. What’s special about Caffrey’s Pasta Sauces is there is no added sugar, zero fat, they are all now made in his gluten free factory and all products used are 100 per cent natural. So much time and love goes into making these sauces to the highest of standards and he now has three full time and two part time staff helping him to achieve these popular sauces which are now in stores across Wicklow and further afield. Many ingredients used in his sauces come from Wicklow – the basil and rosemary are from Kilcoole – just down the road from the factory. Promoting healthy eating and being as sustainable as possible is a huge part of Caffrey’s Sauces. Whether you want to eat fish or meat, all customers have to do is buy the marinade which best suits, place all the ingredients in a bag and cook it in the oven. His sauces are award winning. He won a Gold Award at the Meat2Trade Food Expo for his Roasted Pepper Meatball Sauce for Product of the Show. Caffreys Sauces are developing more healthy and exciting food products to distribute in Irish Butchers, Fish Shops and Delicatessens. For a full range of current products visit Caffrey’s Sauces * Caffrey’s Sauces is proud to be a member of Wicklow Naturally Strategy Document © Copyright Wicklow Naturally 2021	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1400
__label__cc	0.714814	0.285186	Project Management in a World That Never Stands Still As tech evolves, so does Project Management instructor Anoop Grover Educator Insights project management Industry Trends technology program management globalization automation agile By Sarah Benzuly - June 24, 2020 That headline still holds true, even three years later after our initial check-in with project management instructor Anoop Grover. The world is not standing still—and Anoop is helping to battle the ongoing surge of COVID-19. Since the beginning of this year, Anoop transitioned from his position at Uber to COO at TrueCare24, a tech company whose mission is to provide care to those who need it and to help care-providers connect with the former. That mission is needed now more than ever as the COVID-19 pandemic shows no sign of slowing down. On the B2B end, TrueCare24 offers end-to-end service and best practices to protect employees, students and administration with assessments, education, systems monitoring, systems addressing and reporting. Examples include on-site temperature checks, COVID-19 tests for employees and a daily symptoms check app. Direct-to-consumer, the company provides assistance in personal and live-in services. For each client, TrueCare24 taps into its vast network of caregivers, relying on its advanced AI platform to find the best solution. Anoop’s role is leading all facets of operations. “This is all-encompassing,” he says, “from ‘the hire to the retire’ to curating and cultivating our marketplace with our professionals to front-line growth and direct profit-and-loss accountability. There is never a dull moment. It’s inspiring to genuinely help people who want to work in a gig economy and ensure our customers achieve their desired outcomes.” As the pandemic continues, I’m engaged daily with our product team on building and expanding our service portfolio at scale. How has the company—and your position—adapted in light of COVID-19? While the Nasdaq doesn't show it, signals of a recession are imminent. However, we saw this crisis as an opportunity. As unemployment numbers continue to climb and the global pandemic persists, we have been fortunate to grow and expand substantially—internal team members, professionals in the marketplace and end customers (B2B and B2C). It’s truly humbling and remarkable to see how our company is creating jobs in the U.S. and helping customers and their employees return back to work safely. Today, we’re touching a number of essential services across myriad industries, including apparel, construction, defense, food and beverage, health and beauty, events and campaigns, automotive, logistics, manufacturing, pharma, retail, real estate, gaming and education. We’ve partnered with some of the largest brands in the world. Due to the nationwide reach of the marketplace, we’re able to dispatch people and PPEs nearly instantaneously to both the enterprise and the consumer directly. In general, the situation with COVID-19 is extraordinary both for the whole world and for businesses. As the pandemic continues, I’m engaged daily with our product team on building and expanding our service portfolio at scale. What processes of project management come into play the most in this position? Essential facets of stakeholder management—such as scoping, planning, portfolio management, risk management and launching services—are front and center. Speed and velocity are critical, and we’ve taken an Agile approach to have features and services deployed regularly without compromising quality. Additionally, maintaining the appropriate balance is paramount. We need to be aware of working and evolving in an integrated work/life. I recently had a Saturday morning project management class, during which my daughters met all of my students. This new way of working will be around for decades to come. We’ve all realized teams can be productive over video conferencing and unified communications. How do you bring your work at TrueCare24 to your project management class? I would imagine that this timely work would be illuminating to students. Each class I've taught during the past 5-plus years, I’ve learned as much from each student as they’ve learned from our discussions and my expertise. It’s truly an opportunity to draw from prior experience and gain new insights. As we are learning how to do business during this worldwide pandemic, we have to keep in mind that there is no playbook or blueprint. The world is evolving, and so are we. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that technology changes in an instant. What was once cutting-edge is now obsolete. Creativity, IT, scalability. The interplay between these moving forces requires a steady hand and an oversight that only can come from a seasoned project management professional. So it’s no surprise that Uber tapped into the rich executive experiences in project and program management of Anoop Grover. With previous leadership roles at companies like FOX, Symantec, Sun Microsystems and Cisco, Anoop is focusing on hyperscale with the ride-sharing company. As a seasoned project leader, he is fully invested in keeping abreast of changing practices and adopting the latest tools—oh, and while maintaining a impressive work-life balance. I spoke with Anoop—who is also one of our esteemed instructors—to learn more about his experiences as a project manager and leader at technology companies and how he brings that wealth of information to his instruction. What attracted you to a career in technology? It’s the constant rate of change. I got into technology because of my passion to build scalable solutions. What we build today completely evolves: when you look in the rearview mirror, it looks like the Stone Age. The rate of change is so rapid and prolific that what you introduce today can feel like a dinosaur in just a few years from now. Also, my interest in the expansion and consolidation of application and infrastructure providers has kept me passionate over the years. The rate of change is so rapid and prolific that what you introduce today can feel like a dinosaur in just a few years from now. How do you deal with that rapid rate of change when projects are increasingly collaborative and require a large team? As a leader, I know that I’m no longer going to be an expert when it comes to an application, a technology or a platform. I realized that a long time ago. I invest in reverse-mentoring: Learning from my team, who can educate me on the latest patterns and the latest technology evolutions, and I coach and develop them on building high-performing and scalable systems, processes, capabilities and teams. I focus my time on developing and coaching my team to operate without me, starting with front-line employees, whom I lead. The most effective way to learn from the team is to job shadow, allowing me to learn about a the “day in the life” of an employee. There is a lot of pressure on tech companies to diversify their workforces. How do you view this priority? As an immigrant and a minority, suffering through adversity was a part of my upbringing and helped define who I am today. Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) in the workplace is super-important because you get the best of cultural and team interactions. Plus, you’re not focused on one social or geographical location. It’s a great opportunity for people to interact with global team members with diverse backgrounds, which gives you a way to really embrace the best of a global workforce. This is a true inspiration for me not only in the workplace, but also personally. I’ve been fortunate to have worked for some great employers who have the same values. Today, I’m inspired to work for Uber which has a laser focus of D&I. From a project manager standpoint, what techniques have you found to be most effective in motivating your team? I think about my experiences when I was at FOX. Within my first 90 days, I outlined a multi-year strategy, making sure we could balance people, strategy and execution effectively. I leveraged vision alignment tools by being very clear about what the end state looks like and creating a roadmap on how to enable it. This involves detailing what the logical steps are, from the vision to the strategy to the realization—and making sure that you have the right skills to support that. You have the strategic intent of the drivers, you have the right focus on coaching and developing your team, and then where you don’t have the skills, you hire for them directly or indirectly. And then you put forth logical operating plans with the right operating rhythm to execute. How do you balance achieving this vision with work-life balance? The biggest career development I had is when a friend, peer and leader suffered from a heart attack at work. At that time, we were on a death march: working 80-plus hours a week with no end in sight. We continued to operate at that non-sustainable pace, and my biggest learning was to reset expectations. If you’re at a point where you have unrealistic goals or you have objectives and outcomes that can’t be achieved, reset expectations on what can be achieved. Philosophically, maintaining the appropriate balance among family, health and job is always at the forefront. This goes into sizing, into scoping, into expectation management. This is all what I consider to be part of effective project management. Project management practitioners have had to really adapt to leading and manifesting global organizations and teams. How has project management in the tech industry evolved? When we think about trends in the industry, over the past five to 10 years, these come to mind: Globalization: Project management practitioners have had to really adapt to leading and manifesting global organizations and teams. They need an understanding of how to work in diverse cultures, with diverse holiday schedules and other diverse timings. Learning how to do your work in a global workforce is key. As an example, I work from home periodically because the Bay Area has a pretty daunting commute pattern. This enables me to have dinner with my family, and then join a call in a different time zone. So project managers need to be able to manage and adjust for everyone’s irregular and global work schedules by utilizing technology and collaboration tools. There are dozens of them out there in the industry today. The best option is to pick one, ensure your team is trained on it and leverage it. Automation: How do you contribute to functions that are in continuous automation? So you’ve got to understand what paths can be automated as a project manager versus ones that you’ve got to be able to own and control. Focus on the outcome: As a project manager, you are accountable to deliver final outcome to your sponsor. Years ago, PMs would focus on coordinating the schedule. Today, you need to ensure that you maintain congruence of scope, plan and budget to achieve the final outcome: a successful, scalable solution enabled. By focusing on the outcome, communicating regularly and ensuring you have the appropriate operating rhythm in place, you help cultivate a great solution for your end customers and stakeholders alike. Shifts from the traditional waterfall model to Agile: Showing incremental value on projects is essential. Building upon the frameworks of iterative sprints, you need to aggressively showcase progression with projects, ensuring alignment and momentum are maintained. Learning from mistakes: Projects and programs are often misaligned and outcomes not achieved. Learning opportunities range considerably, from scoping to sizing to estimating to executing. It’s super important to ensure that as new learnings surface, a reset of expectations occurs. You need to balance risks appropriately and understand that every facet of the project may not be achieved as initially envisioned. Where appropriate, quickly assess, continuously learn and move forward. By focusing on the outcome, communicating regularly and ensuring you have the appropriate operating rhythm in place, you help cultivate a great solution for your end customers and stakeholders alike. What advice do you have for students who are thinking about going into project management or taking on a project management role within their organization? Be clear on your career passions and progression. Project management is often a catalyst to general management and executive management because what you’re exposed to is aligning the congruence among a scope, a plan and a budget. Organizational leaders are focused around delivering outcomes; so is a project manager. You get the first fundamental steps in organizational leadership and management as a project manager. As you’re progressing on that career path, learn as much about your domains as you can. Do you want to be a generalist or a specialist within the domain? A generalist is one who knows the fundamentals—the specifics around scope management, budget management and issue management—but may not know the actual domain, whether it be real estate, construction, or oil and gas. On the other hand, the specialist may know not only the project management techniques and disciplines, but also the industry and domain. It gets very interesting if you know both of those. So if you’ve got a passion within the industry, learn about the industry as you develop your specific discipline. What do students have to look forward to when they take one of your courses? I draw upon my 20 years of experience, and leverage not only case studies but also hypothetical scenarios built upon my experiences. Students have a unique opportunity to engage with this learning when they take one of our classes. You get the Berkeley name and brand; you have your choice of local in-person classes, hybrid classes or online classes. Nowhere else in the world can you get the instructors teaching from Silicon Valley—the technology epicenter. Check out project management courses taught by Anoop Grover and other incredible leaders here! Stay up to date with courses and trends in Project Management Certificate Program in Classroom and/or Online Classroom and/or Online Instruction Committed to Criminal Justice Event Recap: Leading Agile Transformations A Logical Accounting Approach	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1403
__label__wiki	0.761959	0.761959	Report on Kilauea (United States) — 9 April-15 April 2008 Smithsonian / US Geological Survey Weekly Volcanic Activity Report, 9 April-15 April 2008 Global Volcanism Program, 2008. Report on Kilauea (United States). In: Sennert, S K (ed.), Weekly Volcanic Activity Report, 9 April-15 April 2008. Smithsonian Institution and US Geological Survey. Volcano Profile \| Weekly Report (9 April-15 April 2008) Based on observations during helicopter overflights, visual observations from HVO and National Park Service (NPS) crews, and web camera views, HVO reported that during 9-15 April lava flow activity from Kilauea's Thanksgiving Eve Breakout (TEB) and rootless shield complex was mostly concentrated at multiple locations of the Waikupanaha and Ki ocean entries. Occasionally, incandescence from a skylight adjacent to the TEB vents and from breakouts along the lava-tube system was noted. During the reporting period, Kilauea summit earthquakes were located beneath the summit, along the S-flank faults, and along the upper E rift zones. The eruption from the vent in Halema'uma'u Crater continued to produce white ash plumes that drifted mainly SW. During most nights incandescence was seen at the base of the plume. On 10 April, a small explosion from the vent ejected incandescent blocks to the rim of the crater, about 70 m above, and enlarged the vent by 5-10 ms. Seismic tremor was elevated. Sulfur dioxide emission rates from the summit area have been elevated at 2-4 times background values since early January. The emission rate fluctuated between 575 and 890 tonnes per day during 10-14 April, compared to a background rate of 150-200 tonnes per day. At Pu'u 'O'o crater the emission rate was between 1,760 and 2,750 tonnes during 8-13 April. According to news articles, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park was closed during 8-9 April due to elevated levels of sulfur dioxide. Sources: US Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO), Associated Press	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1404
__label__cc	0.549503	0.450497	Warner Music Group Increases Its A/B Testing Velocity By 3X Capabilities Used Get this success story on email VWO and Warner Music Group VWO spoke to Brandon Gentry, Director of User Experience at Warner Music Group (WMG), and his team, which is responsible for managing websites of the artists that WMG represents. Over the course of 18 months, the UX team at WMG developed a robust framework for deploying websites that are fine-tuned for conversions and user acquisition. The UX team at WMG ensured that the website optimization process delivers maximum results without any compromise to the websites’ user experience. Along with optimization, it was also important that the websites adhered to the artist’s essence. This success story highlights the conversion optimization challenges faced by the UX team at WMG, and how it overcome them. In my role at Warner Music Group, I aim to promote a culture of data-driven creative design. We design, build and maintain hundreds of artists’ websites. VWO’s suite of tools help me quickly and easily find conversion optimization wins that I can standardize across our whole enterprise. I don’t like to use the phrase “best practice” unless I can prove it, and my proof is in the data provided by VWO. Brandon Gentry Director, User Experience Before using VWO, WMG’s UX team worked with a third-party website optimization agency. The third-party partner provided them invaluable data and validated conversion optimization as a strategy to improve user experience and acquisition. However, Brandon realized that their efforts had a better scope if the whole process was carried out in-house with minimal assistance. These were due to the following reasons: Approval-dependent process: The third-party partnership led to slow turnover of results. WMG’s UX team was responsible to provide approvals on development assets, testing hypothesis, and design assets, which made the process slow. Budget constraints: Due to the nature of the partnership and the budget allocation, the number of test carried per year were limited. Slow testing speed: Web testing required time. Getting label approval and webmaster approval made the entire process slow. Over the course of a year, WMG could only complete 10 tests. WMG’s Conversion Optimization Goals In April 2016, WMG built a dedicated in-house testing team and signed up with VWO to ramp up its conversion efforts. The complete process was streamlined by stitching together the design, user experience, and production teams in a close environment. Previously, WMG’s UX team was able to run 10 tests over the course of a year with its agency partner. Now, they were looking to improve these numbers by at least 2X with overall improvement in the conversion rates as well. The second goal for the team was to measure the scope of a given test in more than one experiment. With an in-house testing team, corroboration of test results became an important goal. Solution: Quickly Deploying Learnings Across Websites WMG was able to triple the number of web tests ran over a year, taking it from 10 to 38 experiments. The tests also resulted in an average improvement of 5% in conversion rates across 15+ websites. Moreover, insights from the successful test results allowed WMG’s UX team to quickly deploy the learnings on their other websites. Here are the key scenarios where WMG had the maximum impact on its conversion rates using VWO: Heatmaps and Visitor Recordings Improved Website Conversions by 2.7X The Heatmaps and Session Recordings capabilities provided WMG with an understanding about the visitors’ intent and behavior. With the help of the VWO, WMG optimized 11 websites for a variety of artists. This effort furnished conversion rates 2.7X better than industry standards, based on the data available with them. Splash Pages Saw an Average Improvement of 4% in Conversions Splash Pages are an important source of revenue for both WMG and its associated artists, as these are the pages visitors see first, before being given the option to continue to the homepage. While analyzing splash pages for various artists, the UX team noticed that conversion rates were lower than the industry average. As a countermeasure, Brandon decided to experiment by redesigning the Splash Pages. The redesigned Splash Pages ran 3 A/B tests before going live. Each test result showed an improvement in the conversion rate. Contextual CTAs Improved Conversions by 18% Another valuable discovery Brandon and his team were able to make using VWO’s Visitor Behavior Analytics was the importance of contextual information accompanying the CTA. By running A/B test based on this insight, they were able to improve conversions. By A/B testing the CTAs based on the contextual information, the team was able to develop a standard series of tests. After replacing the generic messages accompanying the CTA with contextual messages, the conversion rate improved from 14.0% to 18.6%. Brandon and his team also experimented with placement of signup forms on their website. The variation saw an improvement of 12% over the control version. The control had a conversion rate of 6.2% compared to 18.4% of the variation. WMG is an example of a thriving experimentation-based organization, where every effort toward improving user experience and conversion is derived from a systematic and planned approach. With the sheer number of tests that resulted in positive results for WMG, Brandon and his team were able to develop a guideline to web testing for higher conversion and improved user experience. This was made possible by combining all the observation and hypothesis stored in VWO. Must be valid email. example@yourdomain.com Thanks! We've mailed you the success story, please check your inbox. Explore Our Other Success Stories Underwater Audio Updated Information To Increase Revenue By 41% Optimeria Increased Engagement And Add-To-Cart Ratio For SlideShop How Zalora’s Product Page Optimization Increased Checkout Rate By 12% Would you like to learn more about Experience Optimization? Sign up for Free Trial	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1406
__label__cc	0.654123	0.345877	WH KIDS WH YOUTH PARACHURCH MINISTRIES Welcomewjingram2020-11-16T06:08:22-06:00 At some churches, you can count on a friendly handshake at the door, a smile at the coffee bar, and the option to hide on the back row the rest of the morning. At West Hills, you’ll definitely get the handshake and smile (…and coffee!). But we want to get to know you too much to let you hide. “Why West Hills?” – That’s a great question. Here are just a few of the distinctives that make West Hills uniquely who we are: “Smallest Big Church” (or “Biggest Small Church”) – This is one of the most common descriptors you’ll hear about us if you ask West Hillians. Oftentimes, choosing a church can feel like a decision between the excitement and programming of a “big church” or the intimacy and connection of a “small church”. At West Hills, our people love that they truly feel a part of a family, without sacrificing excellence in ministry. Active Involvement – Numbers don’t lie. At West Hills, three-fourths of our regular attenders are also involved in a life group. Over two-thirds actively serve on at least one ministry team. And half of those serve in multiple volunteering roles. Our people love West Hills because it’s so much more than a drive “in and out”, Sunday morning experience; it’s a place to connect with people and to live out your ministry passion. Discipleship-driven – We believe the church’s primary job is to encourage and equip believers for ministry to a world in need (Eph. 4:11-12). We love it when people bring their non-Christian friends to church, and we are committed to proclaiming the gospel every Sunday. But we are also committed to “declaring the full counsel of God” (Acts 20:27) through expositional preaching in the Reformed theological tradition, so that believers might grow in spiritual maturity, able to do the work of ministry themselves. Intergenerational – At West Hills, we value the church’s diversity, and you’ll find believers here of different races, nationalities, socio-economic standings, political ideologies, and faith backgrounds. But we are perhaps most diverse in the intergenerational nature of our church. One third of our church is over the age of 55, another third is under the age of 30, and the last third is in between. Our “older saints” get energized by all the young families and kids, and our “younger saints” glean wisdom from the more experienced believers. We believe God designed the church to function in just this way (1 Pet. 5:1-5), and we wouldn’t have it any other way! West Hills is a proud member of the Converge (Baptist General Conference) denomination. Click HERE for more info. “But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine” -Titus 2:1 The apostles who wrote the New Testament spend the vast majority of their letters teaching us what constitutes “sound doctrine”. When they aren’t doing that, they are reminding us of the importance of holding fast to sound doctrine. We take these exhortations to heart at West Hills. Click HERE for a comprehensive list of our core biblical beliefs. One of the great rally cries born out of the Reformation was “In essentials Unity, in non-essentials Liberty, in all things Charity.” At West Hills, we believe our calling to glorify God in our worship is one of those “essentials” (it’s why we were created in the first place! – Isa. 43:7, Rev. 4:11). However, how we worship (the exact way in which each individual responds in gratitude and praise to God’s gift of grace in Christ) is a “non-essential”. For that reason, here’s what you can expect to experience during worship services at West Hills: Dress: You will see everything from coats with ties to jeans with tee-shirts. We aren’t all that concerned with how you look on the outside; we try and keep the focus where God does – on the heart (1 Sam. 16:7b). Music: You will hear everything from timeless hymns to the best of what’s on the radio (and even some songs too cool for the radio). Are you a belt-it-out, “hand-raiser”? You’ll fit right in. More of the quiet, meditate-on-the-lyrics type? You’ll feel at home too. Length: We offer two identical 75-minute services, which begin at 9:00am and 10:45am; we promise to have you out in time for lunch! Most importantly, what you can expect to experience at West Hills is a lot of “CHARITY”. You’ll see lots of hugging and lengthy catching up between people dressed very differently. You’ll hear lots of joyful exaltation during song we sing. And we bet you’ll leave feeling blessed, personally cared for, and recharged for another week’s worth of worship BRYAN ARVISON WILL DUVAL Worship & Discipleship KEVIN HALPIN MARK HENDERLONG Church Assets STEVE KISSINGER Protection & Serving More about Will Email Will THAD YESSA Pastor of Youth and Connections Email Thad SCOTT CLAYTON Pastor of Worship ALLY KEATON Director of Children & Family Ministries Email Ally LANA HAYES Email Lana TAYLOR KEEN Design & Communications Email Taylor JARED SCHRIBER We get it – being new at a church can feel like a LOT to take in! That’s why we designed Entry Point, a one-stop shop for you to get answers to all your questions about West Hills. Want to find out more info about a particular ministry or area you’d like to serve? How we spend your tithes and offerings? What makes West Hills different from every other church you will visit? Let’s talk! Pastor Will leads EP the first Sunday of every other month, from 12:00-2:00 pm. Contact us to save your spot (ooh, almost forgot: we’ll even feed you lunch)! West Hills Church 13250 South Outer 40 Rd. Town & Country, MO 63017 Phone: 1.314.434.5963 Email: info@westhillsstl.org Web: westhillsstl.org Facebook: Follow Us! 9:00 am & 10:45 am- Worship Life Groups: Sun-Thur evenings weekly © West Hills Community Church \| All Rights Reserved \| (314) 434-5963 \| info@westhillsstl.org “The DuVal family: Will, Polly, Ellery & Elijah” I love the book of Ecclesiastes, which essentially outlines King Solomon’s testimony. He begins with “I applied my heart to search out … all that is done under heaven” (1:13), spends the next 11 chapters looking for meaning and fulfillment in all the proverbial wrong places (“The Vanity of Self-Indulgence”, “of Wisdom”, “of Work”, “of Wealth”…), before finally concluding, “The end of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments” (12:13). I wish I had heeded Solomon’s example earlier. But I guess some of us have to learn the hard way. I’ll spare you the details, but if I outlined all the “vanities”/idols I have “searched out” over the course of my life, the section headers would read something like this: “The Vanity of Having the Perfect Family (Collapse)”, “of Hating God”, “of Hedonism”, “of Achievement / Perfectionism”, “of People-Pleasing”, “of People-Pushing”, “of Hopeless Romanticism”, “of Intellectualism”, “of Atheism / Deconstructing Faith”, “of Marriage as Cure-all”, “of Ministry as Savior”, and beneath all of that, “The Vanity of Being Lord of my own Life”. Like I said, the HARD way! If you’re looking for a perfect pastor with a pure past, keep searching. But if you’re looking for a place where you can bring your own brokenness and be met with the good news that “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost” (1 Timothy 1:15), West Hills is the place for you. I (Will) am that “I” (“foremost of sinners”). Paul Tripp notes that “no one gives grace better than someone who is convinced that he desperately needs it himself.” I thank God that He allowed me to suffer decades of “vanities”, so that He might convict me all the more deeply of my need for grace and His provision of it in Christ, and out of that, He might use me to proclaim the riches of His grace available to all who would simply trust in Jesus!	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1418
__label__wiki	0.528601	0.528601	Listings >> Guitar >>Bass >>Ukulele Diego Raspati Diego Raspati is an italian guitarist and sound engineer based in London. His passion for music began with the study of classical guitar, but quickly evolved to the electric guitar. Moved by a profound interest for the whole music production process, he studied at the prestigious St.Luis College of Music in Rome an intensive 2 years Diploma course in Sound Engineering and Music Technology. Shortly after completing the course, he won a Scholarship at Tech Music School (Now BIMM) in London, where he studied a Diploma in Popular Music Performance. Diego has written monthly columns about his experience as a musician in London on the revered italian guitar magazine “Chitarre”. He then completed a BMus in Popular Music Performance course at London College of Music where he has been mentored by top UK musicians such as: John Wheatcroft, Simon Carter (Jamiroquai), Femi Temowo (Amy Winehouse) to mention a few. Recently Diego has achieved the certification of Pro Tools post production operator. Coming from a Rock/Metal background, throughout the years he has developed a vast experience in playing a wealth of different musical genres, putting a strong focus on Blues/Funk/Soul music. Recently he has diversified to accompany singers in acoustic settings. Currently Diego is teaching guitar and playing contemporary music along side numerous international artists. diego.raspati@gmail.com Home Visits? Home visits available Hourly Rate (£): Hourly Rate: 40 marco abbatecola Carrie Griffiths	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0062.json.gz/line1419

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