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Digital Business Package driving innovation in the payments system
The Australian Government will review the regulatory architecture of the Australian payments system as part of the Digital Business Package announced in the 2020-21 Budget to ensure it remains fit for purpose and is capable of supporting continued innovation for the benefit of both businesses and consumers.
The Government is investing almost $800 million to enable businesses take advantage of digital technologies to grow their businesses and create jobs as part of our economic recovery plan.
The regulatory architecture of the payments system has served Australia well, but has remained largely unchanged for over two decades. This comes at a time when consumer appetite for using different payment methods, like contactless payments, has accelerated.
It is critical that the regulatory architecture supporting our payments system promotes innovation and competition to ensure that costs to busi
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ness are minimised, consumer experience is enhanced and there is confidence in the security of the system.
The review will look at whether the regulatory architecture of the payments system is fit for purpose given rapid changes in technology, how to drive increased productivity through innovation and competition, assess government payment systems and analyse global trends to determine how Australia can remain internationally competitive.
The review will be led by Scott Farrell, who undertook the formative review which gave rise to the Consumer Data Right regime. The Morrison Government will review the regulatory architecture of the Australian payments system as part of the Digital Business Package announced in the 2020-21 Budget to ensure it remains fit for purpose and is capable of supporting continued innovation for the benefit of both businesses and consumers.
The Government is investing almost $800 million to enable businesses to take advantage of digital technologies to grow their businesses and create jobs as part of our economic recovery plan.
The regulatory architecture of the payments system has served Australia well but has remained largely unchanged for over two decades. This comes at a time when consumer appetite for using different payment methods, like contactless payments, has accelerated.
It is critical that the regulatory architecture supporting our payments system promotes innovation and competition to ensure that costs to business are minimised, consumer experience is enhanced and there is confidence in the security of the system.
The review will draw upon expertise from the private sector by consulting broadly with industry, consumer and privacy advocates, and other interested parties in developing the report and recommendations.
Promoting a more innovative and robust payments environment is part of the Morrison Government’s plan to build a more competitive and productive economy as we recover from the COVID-19 crisis.
The review will report to Government by April 2021.
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A flock of sheep, goats and cattle: Ancient DNA analysis reveals complexities of historical parchment manufacture
Michael G. Campana, Mim A. Bower, Melanie J. Bailey, Frauke Stock, Tamsin C. O'Connell, Ceiridwen J. Edwards, Caroline Checkley-Scott, Barry Knight, Matthew Spencer, Christopher J. Howe
Parchments comprise one of the most common and valuable sources of archaeological and historical data. Previous studies have shown that parchment also preserves genetic data. These data could be valuable for population studies, to understand past animal husbandry, the development of breeds and varieties and to comment on the provenance of parchments. To improve our understanding of DNA contained in parchments, we analysed genetic data, including both mitochondrial and autosomal loci, from 18th to 19th century English parchments which stable isotope analysis had indicated were well-preserved. DNA results were unexpected. All but one of the parchments produced multiple sequences matching several different species. Ion beam analysis ruled out surface treatments of the parchments (including ink and animal glues) as the origin of these multiple sequences. Our results suggest that the DNA content of parchment is more complex than previous research has suggested and that multiple stages of parchment manufacture, treatment and storage are preserved in parchment DNA extracts.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jas.2009.12.036
Published - 1 Jun 2010
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Campana, M. G., Bower, M. A., Bailey, M. J., Stock, F., O'Connell, T. C., Edwards, C. J., Checkley-Scott, C., Knight, B., Spencer, M., & Howe, C. J. (2010). A flock of sheep, goats and cattle: Ancient DNA analysis reveals complexities of historical parchment manufacture. Journal of Archaeological Science, 37(6), 1317-1325. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jas.2009.12.036
Campana, Michael G. ; Bower, Mim A. ; Bailey, Melanie J. ; Stock, Frauke ; O'Connell, Tamsin C. ; Edwards, Ceiridwen J. ; Checkley-Scott, Caroline ; Knight, Barry ; Spencer, Matthew ; Howe, Christopher J. / A flock of sheep, goats and cattle : Ancient DNA analysis reveals complexities of historical parchment manufacture. In: Journal of Archaeological Science. 2010 ; Vol. 37, No. 6. pp. 1317-1325.
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Secure Global Open Source Calling and Message Tools
Posted on Mar 25, 2014 by David Wallace
Risk versus reward? Open source versus packaged? Security or flexibility? All of these decisions matter deeply when considering personal safety for international travelers. Because today's cell phones send a signal beacon that identifies your location, network, and movement, companies are turning to more secure open source applications to protect phone conversations and hide the email trail in places from police, other official organizations, or phone companies.
Any risk assessment has to examine the real likelihood of a catastrophe and how to reduce the chances of that worst case scenario. In the case of data loss, can you save copies or store secured copies in real time? If someone overhears or intercepts a conversation or message exchange, what could go wrong? Then explore whether open source tools, or other options, are the best defense. Some of these applications were on display at RSA Conference in San Francisco this year.
Often, choosing which tool depends on the location. For instance, Thailand's mobile carriers have encrypted WiFi, but 3G networks are not encrypted—so knowing the networks or systems can be an advantage.
Another edge is in understanding that the risks are shared—it's not all about you. People you call or correspond with overseas may also be targets for crime, political, or economic threat. Knowing the potential impact of your actions on others is a critical part of global business or even the most innocent-seeming leisure travel. That's another reason open source options are growing, as journalists, businesspeople, nonprofit agencies, and other users go global.
Connecting to a network anywhere is like leaving footprints. Just ask the Harvard University student who used the school's network to submit an emailed bomb threat during 2013 finals week. Although he used an online anonymizing site to disguise the email itself, his network connection from an on-campus site quickly sent police all the clues they needed.
Whatsapp is a cross-platform anonymous messaging program serving most major phone makers, including iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows Phone, and Nokia. It can send text, video, images, audio, or other small files. Free calls, text messages, and photo sharing is the promise at Viber, which also includes a desktop client. Chatsecure.org is another devoted to short burst messages.
Even more security comes from knowing that your correspondents are just as safe as you. That's the idea behind OSTEL.co, a secure online voice encryption that offers a membership model where people can securely call other members—like a super-secure version of Skype.
One security tip is to use a new device that has no browser or other history in its memory. That can be tricky now that people are identified by their mobile numbers or existing email addresses. So that led to virtual phone numbers that use VoIP to forward calls worldwide. Encrypted email using Eudora or Hushmail can be another basic tool.
The Guardian Project, based in Brooklyn, NY, helps create apps and secure video or data content. The group's director Nathan Freitas says anyone now can act much like activists or freelance journalists, documenting their movements and activities, and should be careful about collecting, transferring, and storing photos, video, messages, and calls.
People have been identified from the background of group Twitter or Instagram photos, he adds, making privacy and security more challenging. So just creating a fresh ID or using a brand-new phone or tablet might not be enough.
Stepping up and choosing a browser that doesn't store cookies in memory or keep contacts in a second, secure off-network device can be ways of staying safer. The convenience of having a camera, phone, contact manager, email device, and web browser all-in-one needs to be balanced with the threat of loss, theft, or running afoul of local law. For example, government duties in Egypt are high on electronics and cameras. Tourists may be asked to register even personal devices on arrival in the country. It's always better to know before you go and to keep your security in mind when traveling internationally.
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Spencer Kane Reaching Teens Worldwide with Hope
“The music I write is usually inspired from things I observe at school or talk about with people.”
Thirteen is the age when most kids begin to see change in their own life as well as lives around them. For Spencer Kane, it was a critical year of change that involved his first public performance and making a commitment to stay pure until marriage.
For someone entering the dreaded middle school years, this was an extremely courageous public statement to make.
As an athlete in basketball and baseball, Spencer had always been one of the guys and held fast to his dream of playing college or pro sports some day. An honors student in school and a typical all-American boy next door, it would seem embracing his talent for music and commitment to avoid sexual activities until marriage would be honorable among his peers.
Wrong! Instead, he became the target for serious bullying and ridicule for making both choices. As a typical jock, it isn’t the norm for a male athlete to pursue the arts like singing and acting. Add to that his choice to wait for his first kiss until the right girl, maybe even his future bride, well, that was simply too much oddity for middle school peers to handle.
After several attempts to resolve the consistent bullying flair ups, Spencer’s parents elected to move him on to another school district. This new school fully embraced Spencer’s talents as both an athlete and artist.
That was 2011. Today, 2013, Spencer is 16 and has come a long way since those times.
“When I look back, I still remember how it felt and how lonely it was. I won’t ever forget that season of my life and still experience some verbal bullying even today. I’m more able to handle it now than when I was 13. I think a lot of kids and teens aren’t as fortunate to have parents who they can openly talk to or don’t understand the help that comes from having a relationship with God to get you through”,
said Spencer at a recent speaking engagement with a local Rotary International meeting.
Having had this personal experience as well as listening to dozens of fans from around the world share their own stories has allowed Spencer to be inspired to write the songs on his latest CD, ‘One of the Kind’ released February 1, 2013 on iTunes and many other online download retailers.
“The music I write is usually inspired from things I observe at school or talk about with people. It helps me to want to write lyrics that share the issues most teens face today and hopefully give them a message of hope that things can get better”,
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Posted by Dylan Kinnett | Sep 14, 2015 | Lit Blog Roundup |
What happens when a white man pretends to be a member of another ethnicity in order to get published? Let’s survey the fallout in this edition of Litblog Roundup, a bi-weekly overview of topics, trends and highlights from the literary Internet.
(You could think of this as a cross-over post, because it’s already been mentioned recently here at Real Pants in Mike Young’s roundup, but there’s more so I’ll keep going.)
The Yi-Fen Chou Problem
Blogs love a good controversy because most of them have comment feeds below their posts and nothing keeps a comment thread going longer than a polarizing issue. The polarizing issue du jour was served up on a big platter when Michael Derrick Hudson got his work published in The Best American Poetry 2015 under the pseudonym “Yi-Fen Chou” because, in his words it “was rejected under my real name forty times before I sent it out as Yi-Fen Chou.”
There are several different noteworthy approaches to this issue, which the editor of the Best American Poetry Anthology has dubbed “The Yi-Fen Chou Problem” so let’s start with the editor’s response, Sherman Alexie Speaks Out on The Best American Poetry 2015.
In choosing what I think is the most diverse set of poems in Best American Poetry’s history, I also rejected hundreds of poems written by a vast and diverse world of poets. I rejected a bunch of old white guys. And, hey, I rejected a bunch of old brown people, too. I rejected hundreds of young white poets. And I rejected hundreds of young brown poets, including some of the superstars who are most loudly insulting me. I rejected formalists and free-versers. I rejected dear friends and old enemies. I rejected poems I love and poems I hate.
I rejected at least one thousand poets in pursuit of the 75 who are in the anthology. It was an exhilarating and exhausting task. And now I am being rewarded and punished. And I am pondering what all of this reveals about my identity—perceived, actual, and imaginary. And I hope that you, as readers and writers, continue to debate The Yi-Fen Chou Problem and my decision to keep the poem in the anthology. But in the midst of all this controversy and wild name-calling, I also hope that you take the time to be celebratory or jealous or disdainful or challenged by the other 74 poets in Best American Poetry 2015.
This all sounds a bit defensive, doesn’t it? What’s the editor defending against? In part, it’s the sort of Twitter backlash that can happen in response to racial appropriation. (We’ve seen this before, and recently.) Buzzfeed has a good roundup of the Twitter response.
The defense is no good, according to Brian Spears in The Rumpus:
In poetry, as in pretty much every other walk of life, there is no greater advantage to publication and all that follows from it than being a straight white male. Yes, even in the creative world, for all our reputation as an open liberal stronghold, straight white male is the default against which all other writing is contrasted. Straight white males are “literature,” while women and writers of color and gay writers are all shunted off into their own subsections, with a token few allowed into the large category as a way of pushing back charges of sexism or racism or homophobia. If you’re a straight white male, to adopt the name of a marginalized minority is crass and offensive. To do so and think it gives you an advantage in publishing is stupid and insulting to the editors who are mostly doing this work for nothing or for very little pay.
If I sound impatient with Hudson and those who defend him, that’s because I am. I would rather be writing poems or reading submissions, grading papers or changing diapers. You read that right—I would rather be elbow deep in baby shit than even thinking about this nonsense—I have too much to do in this life without having to point out to my fellow straight white males that we’re not as clever as we think we are, and we certainly aren’t oppressed in any way by political correctness. But I and people like me have to stand up and say this stuff, because the clever straight white males who are howling so loudly won’t listen to the women or people of color or members of the LGBT community. They might not listen to me either, but I can’t be as easily dismissed as others can, because I’m a straight white male. I’d rather not have that privilege, but as long as I do, I’m going to use it for stuff like this.
Controversy like this raises some questions about whether publishing is fair. Just last month, an item that is similar in some ways made its way around the literary Internet: the story of a woman who got eight times more responses to her manuscript via a male pseudonym.
Some might conclude from incidents like these that there’s proof that literary editors are unfairly biased in favor of the kinds of writers they have in mind, without enough regard for the kinds of writing they seek. Is there a solution for this? How about blind review? Anthologies dedicated to each demographic? There is no easy solution to the problem of bias, unfortunately.
A post on Flavorwire provides an interesting addition to the conversation: a consideration of the merits of the work in question, itself, which the author finds lacking and adds:
The whole point of an editor is that he makes interested (not disinterested) choices.
Still, I think Hudson’s poetry is terrible.
Dylan Kinnett
Dylan Kinnett is the founding editor of Infinity's Kitchen. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland.
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r-lab: architecture/ cities/ utopias
royal institute of art stockholm architectural theory and history 2016-2017
About R-Lab
baC & baK: Mostar reports
BAC & BAK: RIGA REPORTS
Missing Europe “Live Sessions”
Oxford Brookes: The Mostar Project II.
Project FireBrand/\
R-Lab: looking forward
R-Lab: the Mind Department (exhibit)
The Arch Biennale/Venice
URBAN DAY
Does this sound familiar?
“Many feel that this “demo of discontent” has been too long in coming. Barbra Santos Shaw, a former professor at GSA and London’s Royal College said, “Art schools should never have gone in with universities. Art school teaching is totally different to providing lectures for a class of 120. It’s essential you work with students. It’s very hands on. The new rules of a bare 20 minutes a week contact for student/staff is truly shocking.” David Harding, founder and former head of the famous GSA Department of Environmental Art, told me, “My surprise is, why has it taken so long for students to know they are being duped and have been for a long time? Staff, of course, are cowed, and only the students have the power to change things. Moreover, the university model is simply not a good paradigm for art education. In the former, the emphasis is on the assimilation of existing knowledge, whereas in the latter, the emphasis is on creating new perceptions.”
Thinking about Glasgow Art School to Delft School of Architecture, these accidental disasters are providential opportunities to rethink basic concepts about education, spatial practices, and urban contexts. i am putting together a group to start thinking about all this, and to collect experiences from other schools on the outside. It won’t be the first time i find myself reflecting on school buildings that burn down — back in 2008 archiphoenix project, Dutch pavilion, 2008, led by Stealth.unlimited [more to come] PTL
Firebrand group? Firebrand may refer to:
A piece of burning wood(see wildfire physical properties)
A person with a penchant for militancyin speech and/or action
firebrand Group (everyone is still welcome to join):
Anna.Maria.Furuland@stud.kkh.se, Gabrielle.Iwelumo@stud.kkh.se, moden.erick@gmail.com, Anne.Maria.Ferguson@stud.kkh.se, Sebastian.Rudolph.Jensen@stud.kkh.se
KKH Fire September 2016
Glasgow Art School Fire: 2014
KTH Architecture School Fire 2011
School of Architecture, Delft University. Fire 2008
Notes on Delft:
Delft school of Architecture was housed in a temporary tent structure until relocated in an industrial warehouse. i haven’t tracked the history of the successive spaces, but i worked with Ana Dzokic and Marc Neelen —and also Tor Lindstrand… on a fantastic project, ArchiPhoenix, at the Venice Biennale of Architecture in 2008 on reconciling architectural education and buildings.
Notes on KTH fire:
This came up on my facebook feed through Aj+ news. I love a good shipping container and Peter I remember you said about floating around the Baltic. Possible way forward. G.I.
Glasgow School of Art makes a 3D virtual model of itself.
Construction [ edit | edit source ]
At the turn of 2006-2007 went Academic House with KTH and in collaboration with the architects selected by an open invitation on the design of a new school building for the KTH School of Architecture and the entrance area to KTH. Tham & Videgård Architects was commissioned to design the new school. [ 1 ]
They placed an oval detached four-storey building in the contiguous courtyard space. The facades of rust red corténstål are curved and constructed of frames with staggered openings and glazing. The idea behind the curved contour is to shorten the front visual length and open views of the corners. It also provides a varied shadow and light play. The height and color scheme connects the building to the surrounding older buildings the brick facades. [ 1 ]
Inside, the clean concrete is visible in the facade as well as the stairwell. The lighter the walls are clad in wood. A central hall form a natural exhibition space in the building. The links to the studios, exhibition space, computer rooms and workshops. In the entrance hall are Jonas Dahlberg’s audio artwork An Imagined City from 2015. [ 2 ] On level 3, 4 and 4 is ritsalarna with open floor plan and three meters in height, but with the possibility of division into smaller formations room. On the 2nd floor are offices, shared services, meeting rooms and a kitchenette. Adjacent to the top floor is the roof terraces. [ 1 ]
On October 12, 2015 inaugurated the building. The construction cost of the 8,800 square meters amounted to SEK 400 million. [ 1 ]
It was awarded the Kasper Salin Award 2015 [ 3 ] and the same year was nominated to the year’s Dwelling . [ 1 ] The building was awarded first place in the architectural competition for the year Stockholm Building 2016 with the motivation: “A fine custom add in a cramped environment where the facade rust red weathering steel, with its organic form, provides a soft and cheeky impression. A generous house the visitor feel both curious as invited. ”
from Wiki: https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkitekturskolans_byggnad
Life never slows down within the impressive, renovated building in Julianalaan. Although originally intended for students of Chemistry, the building is now home to young designers, passionate researchers and is a breeding ground for innovative knowledge and design. It is a place that is buzzing with life from early in the morning until late at night, with four thousand people studying, working, designing, conducting research and acquiring and disseminating knowledge.
The current building occupied by the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment was designed by its users to become a place where the dynamism and passion of the faculty is visible at a glance. In BK City, old classrooms became state-of-the-art studios, corridors were given special signposting and the empty inner squares redesigned to create two covered areas for lectures, presentations and an impressive models studio. “A new building within an old one,” said former Dean Wytze Patijn at the time of the redesign. “Walking through it is a particularly pleasant journey.”
Every city has its own history. When the faculty’s former building in Berlageweg was devastated by fire, new accommodation arose from the ensuing chaos. In almost no time at all, the best knowledge and talents of students, researchers, staff, alumni and external agencies were brought together. Thanks to highly intensive cooperation and a passion for Architecture, the vacant building at Julianalaan was transformed into BK City within a single year.
The building has:
a floor area about 36.000m2, glasshouses included (the original building was 32.000 m2);
more than 50% of the area in use as studio or office space;
many rooms for presentations, studio’s for bachelor and master students, workshop rooms, rooms for lectures and conferences (like the Berlage conference rooms), meeting places, lounges, Restaurant Ketelhuis and Espressobar STERK).
Glasshouses
The glasshouses are added to fulfil the need for more space, the ambition to accomodate the modelling studio in the centre of the building (South) and room for an exhibition with the ‘Tribune’ (East). Designers are Octatube (overall structure) and Fokkema & partners (interior), MVRDV (‘Tribune’), in collaboration with staff members (modelling studios) and Henk van der Geest (lighting).
The ‘labyrinth’ of the building (floors and many mezzanines) requires a clear system of room numbers and signs. The larger the sign, the closer you are to your destination.
Wall of Names
The Wall of Names contains hundreds of national and international architects and urban designers (what determined size, location and height, will remain a secret).
The chairs exhibited in the corridor are part of the famous Bouwkunde collection, with chairs made by designers like Rietveld, Maarten van Severen, Charles & Ray Eames and Jasper Morrison.
The library, with its famous ‘counter of books’ (made with redundant books), was designed by Fokkema & partners, and has more than:
35.000 books
14.000 maps
550 atlases
260 magazine titels
Design team of BK City
The design team was led by the dean of the Faculty of Architecture (Wyte Patijn) and accompanied by the chairmen of the teams for brief (Alexandra den Heijer) construction (Johan Hogervoorst) and facilites (Dennis Cruyen). All teams were represented in the project group (led by Hans Wamelink).
Wytze Patijn (chairman)
Braaksma & Roos: Job Roos (co-ordinating architect), Simon Streit, Marianne van der Sanden, Mandy Dekkers
Fokkema & Partners: Diederik Fokkema, Noelle Huijgen, Marieke van Schaaijk, Annechien Nolen, Bram van Hooren, Marieke Rombout
Kossmann.de Jong: Herman Kossmann, Mark de Jong, Nienke Bouwhuis, Robert van der Linde
MVRDV: Winy Maas, Anton Wubben
Octatube Nederland bv: Mick Eekhout, Wiebe van Houten
2012Architecten: Jan Jongert, Frank Feder
Design Team VITRA (Nederland)
Other designers: Richard Hutten, Bertjan Pot, Henk van der Geest
http://www.bk.tudelft.nl/en/about-faculty/the-building/
video on the KTH fire in 2011.
“European Green Belt” following the corridor of the former iron curtain. May 23, 2017
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Desert Hot Springs Planning Commission - 2/13/2018
Commissioners Sworn In
All five commissioners were sworn in for this term. Four of them were familiar incumbents, and the new one (taking Cathy Romero's seat) was Gary Gardner who was appointed by Yvonne Parks. The members of the Planning Commission for this year are: Dirk Voss (Chair), Jan Pye, Scot De La Torre, Gary Gardner and Larry Buchanan.
Cultivation: Cabot Road
First item was a CUP for a cultivation development (33,200 s.f.) on the east side of Cabot Road (map). It will be a 2-story building. The Planning Commission had already approved an identical proposal for the parcel next door, so this one was even more of a slam dunk than the usual cultivation CPU. Approved 5-0. Construction will start in June, the developer said.
Cultivation: Desert Land Ventures
This is the third Really Big Cultivation proposal in DHS that I'm aware of. Really Big as in 123.4 acres, 13 parcels, 1.9 million s.f. of development, some streets, all infrastructure (estimated $30 million - just infrastructure), and it's all going into that blank space along I-10, west of Palm, east of Indian. The proposal is for more than marijuana. The developer plans a 150-room hotel, along with the usual sorts of commercial projects you see around a hotel along the interstate. The approximate location is shown in the aerial view below:
As a Really Big Project, it includes a specific plan, a vesting tentative tract map, and a development agreement.
They want to put a dispensary there too. The city has a list of 16 parties who have been approved to get (or try to get) a CUP for a dispensary. I believe we have 8 dispensaries open. One dispensary has been permitted behind the AM/PM station at Palm and I-10. There is some site preparation there, and I believe at least some of the roads have been paved. That leaves 7 parties who have not started any development and may not yet have gotten a CUP. The Desert Land Ventures developer (he's owned the site since 2006) did not want to have to get in bed with some dispensary owner that he doesn't know. No one suggested the alternative. He could buy out the CUP rights from one of those parties.
The specific plan is flexible so that the developer can determine which parts will be industrial and which commercial. City staff and the commissioners expressed the desire that there be no cultivation on the parcels that are adjacent to I-10. The developer who, BTW, is also developing the new San Diego airport that will be over by Otay Mesa (!!) says he understands and he wants his development to be top notch, so he wouldn't have put cultivation. Those parcels need to have businesses that attract people from the highway. Some of it could be ancillary marijuana businesses, like a bakery, a testing lab, whatever else I can't think of right now.
The Commissioners, recognizing the value of the site, said it would be a window onto Desert Hot Springs, so it needs to look really good. The developer agreed, saying it's in his interests to do just that.
The developer said this development will extend over years and nobody knows what's going to happen to cannabis in the future, and that's one reason for the flexibility in the specific plan.
The part of the site that is north of Varner Road extends into the MSHCP area, but it was said that development of 10% of the area within the MSHCP is permitted! I had never heard that before, and I'm sure there are more strings to it than simply wanting to build in the MSHCP. The developer said they might put solar or wind power there.
Varner Road, which goes through the project, is supposed to be paved to a width of six (6!) lanes. Both the developer and the commission agreed this was excessive to start with, since it just deadends and it will be years before six lanes are needed, so they're going to start with something less (to be negotiated with staff, unless the city council says different). Comparisons were drawn with the "Bridge To Nowhere" (the Alaska one, not the Los Angeles one). Some day (after your prince comes) 20th Avenue will also be paved coming east from Indian. It would make sense, IMO, to connect that with Varner.
Approved 5-0.
Cultivation: Collective Solutions
This is a CUP for a cultivation site of 22,176 s.f. total, in three buildings on 1.26 acres. It will be on currently unpaved 15th Avenue, between Little Morongo and Cabot Road. This will include two 10,000 s.f. greenhouses. There will be a temporary trailer, but that has to be out of there before August 13.
Dispensaries: Special Dispensary Entitlements
Currently, our city ordinances define a dispensary (which must be located in a commercial zone) and cultivation (which must be located in an industrial zone). But what about baking? Tasting rooms? And very small scale dispensing, such as at a hotel? This ordinance attempts to address some of those issues.
It would define light manufacturing as any kind of production of cannabis products using only "chemical synthesis," by which they mean baking or infusing, but absolutely not any extraction.
A Special Dispensary Conditional Use Permit would be created for light manufacturing, hotels that want to dispense cannabis, and cultivators who want to have a tasting room in their facility.
A cultivator's tasting room would be limited to offering samples of products produced on that site only. There can be no on-site sales and consumption; i.e., the tasting is free. Any sales must be "off-site," that is you carry it away with you...like a liquor store, where you can buy alcohol but can't consume it on premises. For existing cultivation facilities, the Director of Community Development would be able to approve the Special Dispensary Conditional Use Permit in most cases.
Hotels could get a Special Dispensary Conditional Use Permit if they want to dispense marijuana. Note that any hotel that serves alcohol cannot also dispense marijuana under California state law. Any sales at a hotel must be for on-site consumption only. No off-site sales. Just like a bar that serves alcohol. You can buy it and drink it, but you can't walk out the door with the glass in your hand (except in New Orleans). No cultivation or manufacturing would be permitted at a hotel.
A Special Dispensary Conditional Use Permit would also allow light manufacturing in a commercial zone. The simple reason for this is that light manufacturing is not nearly as profitable as cultivation and light manufacturers cannot now afford the price of land in our industrial zones. Light manufacturing facilities that already have a CUP (there are some at the cultivation sites) can get a Special Dispensary Conditional Use Permit with approval just by the Director of Community Development in most cases.
Gretta Carter, who represents some cultivators and other cannabis businesses, made a public comment. She said this ordinance is "about 90% there." She suggested that the commercial zone also accept lab testing facilities.
Ryan Fingerhut asked that the ordinance be delayed so that small improvements can be made in it.
Andrew Milks of Brown Dog dispensary said there are safe extraction methods that don't use flammable solvents. He would like "light extraction" to be permitted in commercial zones. He thinks dispensaries should have the right to some light manufacturing.
The Commissioners discussed the issue of intoxicated driving that might result from tasting rooms.
Approved 5-0 with some clarifications of the language in the ordinance.
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So your name is dot. Last name isn't Reed, is it?
Posted by: Ron at Jul 2, 2018 8:24:53 PM
Please don't call me anonymous, it's rather clear I presented that my name is ..
What am I afraid of? The sky falling.
When are you anonymous online? Comon' Ron, think, don't mislead people. You created a separate identity here even though you use your name there is more to you online you don't want associated with your public identity. Do I need to spell it out? You would delete the post if I did due to your concerns about privacy and fear of how you would be perceived. It appears your concern may be that I might be a competing developer otherwise why would I want to be anonymous you say. That could be possible or not. One of the traps people like you get into is that if they find out it's a competing developer, they immediately put up a wall. It's really the words that matter most in any discussion. Judge the discussion not the speculation as to who might be behind the anonymous identity.
There are many reasons people do not want to be public, it doesn't have to be that they are hiding or afraid of and even if they are afraid so what, people are afraid of a lot of things for good reason and bad, like how you hide your identity in other places online because you are afraid of how that would be associated with your professionally presented blog and have a certain reputation in the community that could be marred like how Baker's was at the end. You often try to deflect as you have here in this discussion. You often seem to go down this path of pretentiousness and it's not necessary.
Getting back to the project and comments you stated "The developer said this development will extend over years and nobody knows what's going to happen to cannabis in the future, and that's one reason for the flexibility in the specific plan".
That is my main point, the future of cannabis is uncertain so the city should look at this a lot like that music festival gamble, primarily in the sense of being vigilantly careful which they did not do back then. Yes I know that is not the exact same thing, spare us your standard nit pick critique, it's similar at it's core in being speculative.
In calling attention to these comparisons I am hoping council will be very careful with this very risky venture in how it would drain any of the city's resources.
Posted by: . at Jul 2, 2018 7:59:33 PM
I didn't ask "What are you hiding." I asked what you are afraid of. No accusation there. I ask because this is hardly the sort of issue that calls for anonymity, unless you're a competing developer, for example.
When am I ever anonymous online? People in this town know my full name and know my face. Lots know exactly where I live. Look, my name is in the title. I'm Ron Gilbert. I said all these things.
Posted by: Ron at Jun 28, 2018 11:36:37 AM
Ron you offer so much good with your analysis and detailed presentations yet when you seek identity it takes away from it. A change in your arrogant "what are you hiding" approach would be a welcome improvement to your blog. Keeping one's identity private is something many people do for many good reasons. You also choose to do it online so don't be questioning others when they do it. That stinks.
Posted by: . at Jun 28, 2018 9:40:19 AM
This image was the specific one I was referring to in that blog entry. The Vortex Plan is a specific plan. The image shows the Vortex Plan, not the General Plan. There may have been PR stuff put out by Jerry What-Was-His-Last-Name or by Rick Daniels. But the specific plan that was adopted by the city is the plan shown in that illustration.
There was also, at the time, an artist's rendering going around that showed a grand city hall in that quadrant northeast of Palm & Pierson, but an artist's rendering is not a specific plan adopted by the city, so I'm not sitting here pining away for a grand city hall to appear there.
Posted by: Ron at Jun 20, 2018 7:16:28 PM
Yes, that was the general plan. What I was talking about was the Vortex plan, or something like that. It was more glitz and glam than a general plan, included the halo and had the proposed elevations for downtown. It was much less practical than a general plan, which is why all the money spent on it was so silly, but it made the council critters feel good...
Posted by: CharlieE at Jun 20, 2018 4:50:37 PM
The plan adopted by the city can be seen here. All the city ever adopted was zoning and there isn't a zone for "big hotel." There is one for visitor serving, however. But in the plan adopted by the city that area is labeled "MXD," which I'm taking to mean "mixed." The anonymous poster seems to still be waiting for a hotel at that location, even though there was no commitment to a hotel.
And, yes, MSWD is paying for unused capacity, but it was not my mission to explain every issue in the city to the anonymous commenter. I just wanted to show him which of his accusations were simply wrong. He probably doesn't even have a concept of unused capacity.
Just a couple of comments: The 'big hotel' was on the grand master plan that they spent 100 grand on 10 years ago, to much hoopla and celebration. On it, it showed a big on the NE corner of Palm and Pierson. I asked the designers if he realized that, under this plot, there was the main office of both MSWD and the local telephone central office. I reminded him that moving a central office is a non-trivial exercise with costs running in the millions of dollars, but he seemed nonplussed about it. Obviously, he was a 'design' expert, and budget and execution were someone else's problem...
And remember, while Skyborne paid for the construction of the sewers out there, MSWD is still saddled with the maintenance of all that excess capacity which is costing us a pretty penny...
You initially made a comparison to the failed Health & Wellness concert which the city sank at least $250,000 into. So again I must ask, how does any of this compare. Or is it just the fact that it's in DHS and you don't like it?
The city never paid for the sewer out to Skyborne. Skyborne paid for the sewer and built it under the supervision of MSWD and then dedicated it over to the MSWD when it was complete and met the district's standards. The city had no involvement whatsoever. BTW, Skyborne is not a failed project. Rather, it is the only big pre-2007 project that built houses and did NOT go bankrupt. Those big empty scars you see elsewhere in the city, THOSE are failed projects.
There were never any plans to build a "fabulous hotel" at the site of the Save-A-Lot. Where do you get this stuff? The bonds were to buy up small parcels and then merge them into larger parcels, making them more attractive for investors. That all died when the state did away with RDA. The properties that the RDA acquired are still there and are being sold off under supervision from the state. We're probably losing money on that, but blame Sacramento for that.
You think that the site where Desert Land Ventures wants to develop is undevelopable. And this reflects on the city council how? The people behind Desert Land Ventures are in the business of making money...or losing it. But it's their own money. Where are you putting your millions, BTW. That would be more helpful to know than listening to your complaints.
What does it matter that the building on the Palm Springs side "look like they are vacant?" It's not a profit making business, but a tiny branch of the College of the Desert. Do you base a lot of your real estate investment decisions on how busy small gov't-owned buildings look?
"I see that same kind of behavior with some of these new marijuana projects." What kind of behavior? Desert Land Ventures is a marijuana project. Are you saying you see some marijuana projects behaving like the College of the Desert building? Huh?
"Cultivation is going national." Okay, now I know for sure you're just spewing nonsense. Besides the fact that legal cultivation is still fractured and spotty, the product still cannot be shipped across state lines.
"...how other cities protect themselves from development projects that are doomed to fail." I guess if a city only needs to know if a project is "doomed" to fail, they only need to ask you. But if we ignore your psychic abilities and reduce that sentence to something reasonable like "how other cities protect themselves from development projects that fail" then you've got a legitimate issue. How do other cities protect themselves? Oh, you have no idea? Every city has failed projects. The cities can get financial assurance to deal with the public infrastructure elements of a failed development, but as for the failed development itself, all a city can do is to try to make itself reasonably attractive to investors. That sometimes means the city has to give the green light to something you might not like.
Every real estate development could lead to abandonment of half-built structures, whether there is a market crash or not. This is not an argument against development.
"One thing the city should do differently is get out of their constant nit picky mode when it comes to it's poorer residents." This is the only spot where you mention poorer residents, but you don't say any more about them. Do you think that the city is turning away poor DHS residents who want to start MJ cultivation? I've seen no evidence of that.
The rest of your comment seems to contradict the first part. You want the city to approve proposals without concern for their effect on the appearance of the city? You're fine with developers "plopping" warehouses. So what's your objection then? The Coachillin' development was going to be a plopped warehouse, but there's more money in cannabis. Can you identify any of the nitpicking on that project, or any of the other cannabis developments that involve specific plans, that make it likely to fail?
Can you identify any failed or abandoned marijuana projects in DHS?
And why are you afraid to identify yourself?
No of course not, development is fine if it's solid, just concerned about repeat of history. There remain a lot of developments that were paid for "by developers" that actually all use investors money not the developers money that are still empty. The city ran sewer all the way up the west end for the failed Skyborne project and to the 100% empty failed project west of 62 which council really should not have voted for no building there ever. Another at the end of Pierson east end ruined the landscape and drainage. Then there's all the bond money owed for the city's lofty fantasy downtown vortex which was and is an insane waste of money with plans for a fabulous hotel where they bought up the Save-A-Lot and hardware store properties and the others on that corner. Is that hotel complete yet? Your taxes are paying for that multi million dollar bond. This project Desert Land Ventures so reminds me of Tresed Ventures which was a complete joke on all on council who never figured out that Tresed is desert spelled backwards. That land is such a horrible spot with wind. There are other issues that have been brought up in many a meeting as to why it's so difficult to build there regardless how many plans are drawn up. Across the freeway those buildings there look like they are vacant. It's just that I see that same kind of behavior with some of these new marijuana projects. DHS had a unique position on these at one time, now cultivation is going national which is another factor. They could suddenly pull out and leave more ugly marks on landscapes there or half built structures being even worse if we have another real estate crash. One thing the city should do differently is get out of their constant nit picky mode when it comes to it's poorer residents and in certain ways with development and focus more on actually studying in depth about how other cities protect themselves from development projects that are doomed to fail. For example the commissioners and council think that parcel is a window to Desert Hot Springs soul and that it must reflect good on the city. That's absurd, Palm Springs has forever had ugly windmills and other non-city reflecting qualities off the freeway. These things don't matter and this is the exact problem with this council and commissions that concern me of repeats of history, this ridiculously absurd nit picking on things that don't matter making no logical sense. If the developer wants to plop a warehouse there like how there are countless warehouses plopped along Los Angeles freeways let them do it. DHS will be lucky if anything actually gets put there though on the other hand any development there takes away from the natural desert landscape beauty which is a window to the city's soul seen by everyone that drives by it.
Posted by: . at Jun 13, 2018 10:03:58 AM
How does this compare? The city is not paying for the construction work, the site clearing. If developers want to come in and develop within the legal framework that exists, what's the problem with that? What do you think the city should do differently? Tell them to go away? We don't want any development?
Posted by: Ron at Jun 12, 2018 9:17:46 AM
2025 - we see all sorts of marijuana development projects empty - they rival those of home building - vacant partially started bulldozed desertscapes like so many that DHS still has - the council has gotten into that same giddy development mode they were in years ago as if they cannot be conned like they were with Backward Desert Ventures that scammed them of a cool $250k
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Florentine Opera navigates the creative challenges of going digital
by Olivia Richardson
Like musicians and bands, opera singers rely on live performances and venues to share their craft. When the pandemic hit, Maggey Oplinger, general director and CEO of Florentine Opera, says that the company found itself in a peculiar situation right as the pandemic was hitting.
“As classical singers we train our bodies to project sound in huge theaters without microphones,” says Maggey.
Classically trained singers, Maggey says, often have more than one advanced degree where they’ve learned how to project their voices in large theaters like Uihlein Hall at the Marcus Center, which seats 2000 people. That training means they can push sound across the room and potentially germs if a singer was carrying the coronavirus.
“Classical voice uses space as a component in the acoustics of performance and the exact training that allows our air to go so far and carry sound so far,” says Maggey. “Obviously, air does not go all the way to the back of that giant hall but the sound does so in the process of that singers are super spreaders.”
Maggey says before the opera went all virtual, the company held outdoor performances and had to keep its singers about 20 feet from the audience. They also had to ensure that after performances the audience didn’t go up to greet and thank the singers
There are a lot of logistics to think about in producing operas during the pandemic. Superspreading by powerful voices is one thing to consider. Maggey says the company also has to think about how it’s going to keep productions entertaining when it switched to video.
“We need the theater, we need all of the technical components of the theater and the backstage space to create,” says Maggey. “I don’t know that anyone wants to sit down and watch two to three hours of a show from their home. without the benefit of that beautiful acoustic impact, we get in person, it’s just not the same.”
Florentine Opera sings “Die Fledermaus.”
As a theater major in college, I can attest, the combination of stage, audience and performance creates its own buzz. However, if you’ve seen “Hamilton” on video or even “Bridgerton” on Netflix, you know that powerful voices and beautiful costumes can translate on video.
Here’s Maggey on some of what they’ve done.
“Some of the environments we’ve been recording in are very different,” says Maggey. “I’ll use the example of our Shakespeare performance. We were recording in the equivalent of an old English tavern but it’s actually built into the lower level of a cool house on the East Side. You truly feel like you’re stepping into something like the Globe Theater.”
Maggey says that in filming the performance there were a lot of guidances they had to adhere to, like timing of set up and physical spacing between personnel.
Maggey says that the opera community at large has been helping each other. There are organizations in other countries that have helped pave the way for how theaters and opera spaces can, when time allows, reopen safely.
Part of the Voyager Series, Florentine Opera takes audiences across the globe.
Speaking of other countries, Florentine Opera has been putting on performances from literally across the globe. They’re producing a recorded show in Burgundy, France. One of their harpsichord players lives in Burgundy off season so a lot of coordination is going through them. Maggey says the Burgundy performance is part of their Voyager series where they’re getting audiences out of their homes.
Florentine Opera also puts on performances close to home for children at Milwaukee Public Schools which Maggey says the kids find thrilling.
“I really love doing rich, full opera for little kids,” says Maggey. “We have a tendency sometimes to be worried that kids won’t engage and dumb it down a little bit. And it’s a perverse pleasure of mine to take sophisticated full on grub opera and take it into a school because the reaction is thrilling.”
Last year they put on “Cinderella” for the kids. This year they’re live streaming a performance of “La Boheme” set in Milwaukee’s Bronzeville neighborhood during the late 1940s and early ’50s.
There’s a lot to coordinate despite opera gone digital. But the show goes on just digitally and socially distanced.
How a former hostel is turning into a Riverwest housing cooperative
Cream City Hostel was Milwaukee’s first and only hostel. It was co-founded by Carolyn Weber, who had long wanted to run a hostel, and opened in 2019 but due to the coronavirus it had to shut down shortly after. The pandemic limited international and even national travel, cutting off revenue.
Juli Kaufmann is the President of Fix Development and is a managing member of RiverBee, LLC, which owned the building that Cream City Hostel resided in. Juli says that they wanted to make Cream City Hostel work through the pandemic.
During the first three months of the pandemic they wondered if federal relief money could help. However, she says that even if the hostel could get emergency funds to help it stay open, the reality that people would not be traveling for another year meant that the business likely wouldn’t survive.
“We had just opened,” says Juli. “We had travelers from 13 countries. We had started to see a real impact. We were so excited to finally get it up and running and in less than a year into our opening this happened.”
Juli describes how the loss of the hostel affects the surrounding neighborhood.
“That was a project like many projects that is designed to set reasonable affordable rents for the tenants,” Juli says. “The tenant pays rent and that rent flows back to support the building pay, property taxes and generate a very small return for those neighborhood owners so that wealth recirculates and creates goodness in Milwaukee.”
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So they considered ways to save what they could.
“We wanted to look at ways that this unique, diverse ownership group could basically not lose the asset to the bank; have it be foreclosed,” says Juli. “We’re not deep pocketed, there is not anywhere to turn for financial salvation.”
After some brainstorming they decided to pursue making the former hostel space cooperative housing. Juli says that there’s been interest in co-op housing, but Milwaukee doesn’t have any.
Juli says that it’s up to future members to decide the direction that the cooperative takes.
“Maybe it’s a bunch of folks that care about the environment and want to grow their own food; we have a huge backyard and that might be appealing,” says Juli. “Maybe it’s folks who want a more affordable place to live and they’re wanting to do it not in a crappy place that’s owned by an absentee landlord that’s a jerk that never fixes stuff. You’re empowered as a collective in collaboration with the owners in this model to have more control.”
If the cooperative housing’s model is a success, there could be more models for other projects by the city and other developers going forward.
Until then, it’s about finding and gathering the first members and seeing what they have in mind.
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A candlelight vigil calls on people not to forget injustice
On Jan. 7, at the intersection of Holton and North Avenue in Riverwest, a vigil was held. Around 40 people gathered on all four corners holding candles and signs with the names of those who have died in police custody.
Black Lives are Sacred is a faith based organization that hosted the vigil. They host vigils throughout the city every first Thursday of the month and have been doing so since early summer of 2020. Last week’s was the group’s 24th vigil, coinciding with the announcement there would be no charges in Jacob Blake’s shooting and the riot in D.C.
Black Lives are Sacred’s organizer Jodi DelFoss says they intend to remain visible.
“The events in the Capitol we will be talking about for a very long time in both formal and informal dialogues and discussions,” says Judy. “I hope that it will be difficult for people to turn away from the obvious racial implications of what happened there, or what didn’t happen there.”
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Snow quietly fell throughout the night and cars honked their horns in sign of support.
“We do it because we believe that it’s important that our Black brothers and sisters see us and know that we see them and hear them and we also do it so that we prompt our white brothers and sisters to think about racism and the sin that it is and the way that it really is just tearing the fabric of our society apart.”
The Marcus Center brings holiday cheer to hospital patients and staff
Life during the pandemic can be hard, especially if you’re a patient at a hospital this holiday season. The Marcus Center is using music to uplift hospital staff and patients.
Heidi Lofy, vice president of experience and engagement at the Marcus Center, says that as she and her team heard about a potential winter increase in Covid-19 cases they started to worry about what patients and hospital staff could be facing.
“My programming and outreach team said, ‘Wow, we’re starting to feel bad again about people who are in hospitals,’” Heidi says. They wondered, “‘Is there something that the Marcus Center could do to bring some joy through the arts into those facilities during this holiday season?’”
So the team decided to produce a video holiday concert series that staff, patients and their families can watch on demand.
“We all know that arts and music in particular can be healing for people,” says Heidi. “It impacts people and it takes them away from their everyday cares and worries.”
Rana Roman performs a hit from “Frozen” for the Marcus Center | Courtesy of Marcus Center
There are four performers for the series, Paul Helm, Rana Roman, Chris Crane and Cynthia Cobb. On the Marcus Center stage, they sing a variety of songs and holiday favorites. The video series is a way for people to feel as if they were at the Marcus Center watching a performance.
Heidi says the pandemic has been hard for the arts. Like almost every performance venue, the Marcus Center has had to stop holding in-person events.
As vaccines for the coronavirus have people looking forward to being out and enjoying gatherings again, the events of 2020 leave behind a lot to process.
“I think we all are reacting to all of everything that’s happened with the uprising, Black Lives Matter, and reassessing how we are focused on equity and being anti-racist,” says Heidi. “How do we take those messages and really use art to heal and move people forward? I think this time, while it’s been incredibly difficult for artists and people who want to enjoy art, there’s going to be this explosion of amazing creativity that kind of comes out on the other side.”
For now, Heidi says that the concert series can hopefully heal people alongside hospitals that are doing the same.
Riverwest Food Pantry finds new purpose amid the pandemic
“Back when the pandemic started, we had a dramatic switch within our pantry operation,” explains Amanda Farendorf, the Mission Advancement Associate for the Riverwest Food Pantry. “It required a lot of creative thinking and quick thinking of like, how are we still able to serve our community best, especially in the beginning, where there’s a significant amount not really known about Covid-19 and how it could spread.”
Riverwest Food Pantry is located at St. Casmir Church’s basement. Normally, the pantry operates as a place where people could meet each other while eating brunch on Saturday or shopping for food, but due to the pandemic the brunches have been suspended and the shopping has shifted to an outdoor drive thru.
To keep the community connection, Amanda says the pantry started curbside chats where volunteers and staff talk with people as they drive up to get food. She credits some of the conversations she’s had for helping her get through the pandemic.
“I was having a super down week of Covid,” says Amanda. “I went to the pantry, we were just starting to close, and a woman came racing into our parking lot asking for food.”
Amanda says they grabbed her some food and as she talked to the woman, she burst into tears.
“She’s like, ‘I’m so done with Covid, I’m so done with this,’” says Amanda. “She really poured her heart out to me about a lot of her struggles.”
Photo courtesy Riverwest Food Pantry
Amanda says she listened rather than trying to solve or fix her problems.
“I remember her looking in the mirror and being like, ‘Oh my gosh, I’m a mess. My makeup is everywhere and I’m just a mess,’” says Amanda. “I just started laughing and I was like, ‘You know what? I looked like that yesterday.’”
Those moments have reminded her the pantry is a place where people can build relationships..
Amanda says the pantry has helped some 4,800 households since the beginning of the pandemic. That’s a little more than 12,000 people. The pantry has given out nearly 87,000 pounds of food — an enormous amount for just one pantry primarily serving the neighborhood and surrounding zip codes.
Volunteers at the Riverwest Food Pantry bag fresh fruits and veggies | Photo courtesy Riverwest Food Pantry
When the pandemic first hit the number of people who came to the pantry decreased below what they normally serve pre-pandemic. Amanda says it’s because people wondered if the pantry was still open and operating as normal. The pantry’s numbers also dipped a bit when government assistance with the pandemic became available to people. She says people sought out the pantry a little less in those moments. As circumstances have changed over time, people have returned.
The pantry gets its work done thanks to volunteers who are out in the rain and now snow as the colder, darker months roll in.
Amanda says staff would ask volunteers if they were tired or fatigued as some come in every week. Their response?
“They’re like, ‘This is my life,’” says Amanda. “‘This is the only thing I see outside my house.’”
Running a pantry during the pandemic isn’t easy, but it has its rewards.
Alverno College’s Girls’ Academy fights Zoom fatigue with science kits
“We wanted to make science relatable, something that the girls are excited about,” says Elizabeth Gamillo, Program Coordinator for Alverno College’s Girls’ Academy. “We know that there’s a lot of science that goes into creating products and creating makeup that is safe for consumers to use.”
For about 10 years, high school girls have been attending Alverno College’s Girls’ Academy learning STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and math) through hands-on experiments. In the statistics department girls create solar powered robots and in the chemistry division girls create lipsticks and lotions.
Elizabeth says that since classes went online because of the pandemic, however, attendance has fallen by roughly half.
When Elizabeth saw the girl’s attendance dip, she needed a way to keep the girls engaged, so she came up with math and science kits that fit in with their course work. The first kit is going to be bath bombs. The kits come with everything they need to complete an at home experiment.
Elizabeth Gamillo holds up a science kit that girls will receive.
“We have little containers that will have ingredients that they need to make the bath bombs,” says Elizabeth. “Like powder, citric acid, baking soda.”
And maybe the kits will address Zoom fatigue.
“Since they already are Zooming online, because of their regular school activities, it’s not appealing for them to go online again on Fridays and continue to be on Zoom,” says Elizabeth.
It’s not just attendance that has been a challenge for online learning. Lauralee Guilbart is the chemistry instructor for the Girls’ Academy and she says she’s seen her and her student’s work styles change since the pandemic began.
“I find myself working continuously,” says Lauralee. “In the past, I’ve always had students who have emailed me late at night but I get a lot more now.”
Lauralee says that Zoom can also pose some challenges to live experiments.
“I’ve noticed that if I’m in the lab and I’m watching what somebody’s doing, I can ask a direct question, ‘Did you really think that that’s where you, you’re supposed to end that first to that and that much?’” says Lauralee. “Whereas if they’re doing it on their own somewhere else I’m not there to catch errors.”
Another issue with Zoom is that conversations can get stuck in the chat bar. Elizabeth says that is the hardest part about Zoom. Teacher’s assistants will try to keep the dialogue synced but it’s not quite the same as being in person.
Lauralee and Elizabeth think that with the kits, there can be more classroom discussion and things can flow a little more naturally, making Friday Zoom calls a little more fun.
LGBTQ youth of Courage MKE share the holiday spirit
By the time you’re reading this, toys have been dropped off to some 130 kids in Milwaukee who may not have gotten presents this year otherwise. They have a few of their most wanted items sitting under a tree or tucked away until it’s time to receive them. Those toys were donated by the kids who live at Courage House, where LGBTQ+ youth who have been homeless or in some cases have been in juvenile detention centers live.
“We know that with the pandemic it’s taken a toll on all of us,” says Brad Schlaikowski, executive director of Courage MKE. “They wanted to do something to make sure that at least the children have something to smile about.”
Brad says that the foster children and teens who live at Courage House came up with the idea to donate gifts to children in need.
The holidays, he says, can be hard for some of the kids living at Courage House. They’re away from their family or perhaps they have bad memories associated with the holidays, so giving to other children can be uplifting for them.
Car full of wishes that have been delivered to kids who might not have gotten a present otherwise. | Photo courtesy of: Brad Schlaikowski
“This project has brought them together on what the idea of a chosen family looks like,” says Brad. “Because it’s removing that distraction of what was or what happened in the past and says look at what we can do or what we’re going to do in the future.”
As the director, Brad says that he’s pretty proud of the kids for what they have come up with and are doing to help those in need.
“In theory, a 17-year-old can process a lot more than a 12-year-old but I still can’t imagine being 17 and having to process the things that these kids are processing,” says Brad. “So, I am beyond proud of them for this.”
Courage MKE is decked in Santa masks ready to give out toys to kids. | Photo courtesy of Brad Schlaikowski
The kids and teens of Courage House put up flyers asking for those who need help to sign up and have asked the community to help them in granting some of these gifts.
“Like anything with this house, the community has shown up and shown out when we’re opening it and for this project the community once again has opened their hearts,” says Brad.
Their basement is full of presents wrapped and organized by family, the kids have wondered about it almost every day.
“Are we going to wrap presents now or does this family have everything that they need?” Brad says they asked.
He says that the kids really want to do this from the heart. “Some days it’s a struggle to get these kids out of bed,” says Brad. “They’re teenagers, but to see them excited makes it all worthwhile because that means that they too are enjoying what the meaning of the holiday is.”
While toys have been delivered, Brad says that if you know a family or are one that may be in need of a little help this winter, check out their Facebook page. There may still be time to sign up.
Milwaukee’s Kayla Lewis-Allen talks Black relationships with TV shows
Kayla Lewis-Allen is a Milwaukee native who produces videos for her television channel Full Circle Television. Kayla now lives in Madison with her husband Marcus Lewis-Allen, who is also a co-founder. They launched in January 2020.
I talked with Kayla as Full Circle Television is her brainchild.
Kayla says Full Circle Television has a focus on romantic, platonic and familial relationships and next season they’re adding in co-parenting as it’s something that appeals to her.
She got the idea to discuss relationships when she was engaged to her husband.
“I used to watch an old show,” says Kayla. “It’s super old but it was with a husband. He came home every night and he’s like, to his homemaker wife, ‘beer!’”
She snaps her fingers as she’s telling me this.
“It was super snappy,” Kayla says. “Where’s my dinner? Where’s my beer?”
Kayla and Marcus Lewis-Allen, co-founders of Full Circle Television | Photo courtesy: Kayla Lewis-Allen
Kayla said that she didn’t want that to be a part of her marriage at all.
“Even the relationships that I saw growing up, I never wanted to be anyone’s wife, because of the things that I saw being put out there either on TV or in my own personal life,” says Kayla. “So I just had to start searching.”
Kayla used to work at a Black therapy clinic in Madison, so being in that environment prompted her to reflect on her own life. If she was up at 3 a.m. she’d ask herself questions like she was in therapy.
“How did you see love shown in your house growing up? How did you see anger displayed?” Kayla says she asked herself.
Then she started engaging with her husband in these questions, to break out of the fluffy conversations people can get into when they’re freshly enamored in their relationships.
“I mean, yes, it’s cool to know their favorite color because maybe you’ll be able to purchase them blue socks or something like that,” says Kayla. “But that doesn’t help when you are in a very tough place or in a dark place. You don’t know how to work with this person.”
That’s where the idea of Full Circle Television comes around, having discussions and conversations on the things people are going through. Though Kayla says she makes sure Full Circle isn’t like the reality TV shows that focus on the drama.
“You don’t want to put yourself in a vulnerable place and someone is asking you these questions and badgering you about your intimate relationship with your partner,” says Kayla.
She says their mission is to be more.
“We’re not trying to exploit Black relationships,” says Kayla. “Everything that we want to put out is positive. The name of our network is full circle television, we want people to leave greater than they came. We want people to leave with an ‘a ha’ moment. We want people to feel more full once they finish completing our content.”
Kayla has enjoyed creating content that speaks to the realities people face in friendships and relationships, to get at the things that we might not fully talk about with our friends and loved ones.
Funky Fresh Spring Rolls is giving away air fryers to people in need
Air fryers have been pretty popular as holiday gifts over the past few years, with plenty of Black Friday sales offering specials on them. Well, Funky Fresh Spring Rolls likes the trend and is giving them out to those in need.
TrueMan McGee, the owner and Head Roll chef of Funky Fresh Spring Rolls, first started giving away air fryers in the summer. He thought that the air fryer giveaways were a good way to raise business sales.
Initially it started as a straightforward promotion: People would buy rolls in order to enter to win an air fryer.
But TrueMan thought this time around, with the pandemic, it’s a little bit different.
“I thought with how many people are struggling this year, people got busy lives, why don’t we give them away with no strings attached?” says TrueMan.
Funky Fresh Spring Rolls Funky Fresh Spring Rolls / Via Instagram
TrueMan has already given out three this year and he has five more to go.
“At first I tried to figure out who needs them the most,” says TrueMan. “Trying to figure that out is just a headache. Everybody needs one need. I just wish I could give an air fryer to everybody.”
So TrueMan has an app that chooses people at random.
On his Facebook and Instagram pages people can nominate those who they think deserve an air fryer.
“We’ve had some compelling stories from people who have lost jobs, people who have lost family members, people who were sick or people who were struggling to find healthier options,” says TrueMan.
You may know that Funky Fresh started when TrueMan helped people achieve their fitness goals with his business Getting Tired Fitness. As he trained people, he realized his clients needed help eating healthier along with the exercise, so he conceived Funky Fresh.
And the air fryers that TrueMan is giving away now fits the goal of introducing fresh food as the air fryers are possibly a healthier alternative to deep frying or even grilling.
“I believe in air fryers,” says TrueMan. “I think they’re the new thing, for sure. I think everyone is going to have one in their house, almost like a microwave.”
The air fryers will be given out every Thursday for the rest of the year, which isn’t that long.
“People are like, ‘win or lose I appreciate what you’re doing,’” says TrueMan. “That means a lot.”
But if you want some spring rolls with or without the air fryer, TrueMan says that for the coronavirus pandemic they’ve adapted to shipping and delivering spring rolls.
It’s worked out pretty well for them, which is why TrueMan says he wants to make sure that they serve the community in addition.
“I feel like every small business that receives support should continue to support the community that supports them,” says TrueMan.
88Nine’s community panel on gun violence explores how it disrupts lives
We explore the reality of gun violence and death in these community stories.
The statistics around gun violence in Milwaukee are alarming. And the ripple effects of this violence can last for generations. But there are people in our city who are working to make a positive impact in the lives of those impacted by gun violence.
On Nov. 18, 2020, 88Nine Radio Milwaukee and Mothers Against Gun Violence highlighted stories of the transformation of grief into community action and healing.
Melody Villanueva and Shantell Riley were two speakers who shared their experiences of how gun violence does more than just break a part of someone’s life.
Melody says after her son passed her and her children went from being the three musketeers to losing a member. She’s found comfort in activism and imagining a better place for her son. Take a listen.
Melody Villanueva speaks on the gun violence panel
After her son passed, Shantell Riley has started talking to people about death and how to prepare before it’s a reality. She says she has had to consider how she was going to bury him, something that people aren’t prone to think about beforehand. Shantell has even started hosting death cafes where people could talk with each other about what they’re going through.
The full panel can be found below.
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CN Heritage Unit!
Discussion relating to the Canadian National, past and present. Also includes discussion of Illinois Central and Grand Trunk Western and other subsidiary roads (including Bessemer & Lake Erie and the Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range Railway). Official site: WWW.CN.CA
Class I National Freight Railroads Canadian National-Illinois Central and Grand Trunk Western « You are here
Moderators: Komachi, Ken V
Welcome to the club, CN! GP40-3 #7600 and slug GY-430A #600 have been repainted into Canadian National's classic green and yellow paint scheme! Although the shade of green is lighter than the original livery, they still look great as these are Canadian National's first official heritage units! Also, I believe this makes #600 is the first heritage slug.
https://www.railpictures.net/photo/749241/
"Look down, step over, and watch the gap!" - Dr. John Clarke, The Gap Rap (2010)
Pensyfan19
Where the G5s once roamed.
Re: CN Heritage Unit!
And now SD70M-2 8952, in GTW colors:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/50444700963/
And that's not all! There's an entire list of heritage liveries for CN! This is the largest amount of full on heritage units since Norfolk Southern 8 years ago!
by CraigDK
The GTW unit looks good. But no Detroit & Toledo Shore Line?
CraigDK
by eolesen
Sad part is that half that list still has real examples floating about.
No EJ&E?...
eolesen
CN denied to comment on these heritage locomotives for now.
https://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire/2 ... nt-comment
Three Canadian National locomotives have been repainted into heritage paint schemes, and more are reportedly on the way. Photographs circulating on the internet show locomotives painted in Grand Trunk blue and red; the red, white, and blue BC Rail paint scheme; and the black Illinois Central scheme known to railfans as the “death star” design. Visible in photos the Grand Trunk unit is a CN logo featuring a “25” and the U.S. and Canadian flags, reflecting the 25 years since the privatization of the formerly government-owned railroad through its initial public stock offering.
A Canadian National spokesman said the railroad was not prepared to comment about the locomotives. Unconfirmed reports say there will be a total of 18 locomotives involved. Painting of the locomotives to appear thus far has been outsourced to non-CN facilities.
eolesen wrote: ↑Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:51 pm No EJ&E?...
You were saying? EJ&E and WC officially revealed, IC and BC Rail have been spotted outside the shops with them.
CN slug #601 has been repainted into an Illinois Central heritage slug. Looks like it´s in Skyomish, which makes sense since I heard something a while ago about Progress Rail at Skyomish rebuilding CN slugs.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/GrandTrunkW ... ker/posts/
And its mother unit, GP40-3 7601, is also out of the shop in fresh IC paint.
Re: CN Heritage Units from Progress Rail Tacoma
Progress Rail is to shut down their Tacoma shops. I fear this may affect CN's heritage program geeps since the two rebuilt heritage GP40s and slugs were rebuilt there.
https://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire/2 ... e-facility
TACOMA, Wash. — Progress Rail will close its Tacoma locomotive rebuilding facility early in 2021.
In a statement issued this morning, the company said it will move the work currently being performed at Tacoma to other rebuild facilities, including Mayfield, Ky., and Patterson, Ga.
“This consolidation will help eliminate excess capacity and gain necessary efficiencies,” the statement says. “The company will begin a gradual ramp down of activities in Tacoma, with the full transition expected to be complete by the end of the first quarter of 2021.”
It says right in your fair use snippet that this is a consolidation move; whatever work orders they have can apparently be done at other existing facilities. That would certainly include any "heritage" repaints/rebuilds.
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Pointless call for ‘voluntary restraint’ on Scottish grouse moor mountain hare massacres
Categories: News and Opinion
Tags: mountain hare
Scottish Natural Heritage, in partnership with the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust and Scottish Land & Estates, has issued a press release (here) calling for ‘voluntary restraint’ on the large scale culling of mountain hares on Scottish grouse moors. Some of you may have read about it a few days ago on Mark Avery’s blog here.
In the original press release (which was amended one day later), it was stated:
“The bold step by SNH, SLE and GWCT should help ensure that future management is sustainable“.
What a steaming pile of tosh. This doesn’t come anywhere near being “a bold step”. A bold step would have been for SNH to exercise the precautionary principle and enforce an immediate and indefinite moratorium on the wide-scale, unregulated mass slaughter of mountain hares until the effect of such killing on the mountain hare population can be rigorously assessed.
The concept of calling for voluntary restraint from grouse moor managers is farcical. So many of them have refused even to adhere to 60-year-old conservation legislation (i.e. not to poison, trap or shoot protected raptors) so the chances of them volunteering restraint to not slaughter a partially-legitimate quarry species is pretty minimal.
Asking for voluntary restraint on hare-killing is also not a new approach. Last year SNH said: “We don’t support large, indiscriminate culls of mountain hares and advise moorland managers to talk to us if they are thinking of culling hares in large numbers” (see here).
And even way back in 2003, Scotland’s Moorland Forum published a document called Principles of Moorland Management. On page 27 it says the following:
“We do not recommend the indiscriminate culling of hares; apart from the direct impact on the hare population, there may also be the indirect effect of a reduction of the food supply for larger raptors, including eagles. In certain circumstances, however, culling may be considered necessary……but further advice should be sought from SNH before embarking on a cull programme“.
So how many grouse moor estates, do you think, contacted SNH for advice before embarking on a cull programme?
According to allegations made by leading upland ecologist Dr Adam Watson and based on decades of scientific fieldwork, not many. In his 2013 book, Mammals in north-east Highlands, Watson writes:
“I know of no grouse-moor estate within the range of the mountain hare that has not practiced or does not practice heavy killing of hares, with the exceptions of Edinglassie, Invermark, Glen Muick and Balmoral (but most of Balmoral is deer land rather than grouse moor). The only other heather-moorland areas that I know which are free from heavy killing are those owned by non-sporting agencies or by individuals primarily interested in wildlife conservation, such as the RSPB at Abernethy, SNH at Inshriach, the National Trust for Scotland at Mar Lodge, and Miss Walker of the Aberlour shortbread company, who owns Conval hills near Dufftown“.
He goes on to name various estates who, he alleges, “have been reducing the numbers of mountain hares greatly“, some dating back to the 1980s. His named estates include Altyre, Castle Grant, Lochindorb, Farr, Millden, Glenogil, Glen Dye, Dinnet, Invercauld, Tillypronie, Glen Buchat, Candacraig, Allargue, Delnadamph, Crown Estate, Fasque, Cabrach, Glenfiddich, Glenlochy, Gannochy, Fettercairn, Cawdor, Corrybrough, Moy, Glen Lyon.
[Incidentally, this book is a goldmine of information about what goes on on the grouse moors of NE Scotland. Ignore the bizarre front cover and Watson’s somewhat erratic writing style – this book is crammed with details gleaned from decades of Watson’s scientific field work and is well worth its £9.99 price tag. There’s even an allegation that “In 2010, Millden Estate released red grouse from elsewhere, for shooting“. If that’s true it raises a number of issues, not least whether they had a licence to translocate red grouse].
Watson’s observations, and those of others, have led to a number of high-profile media reports about the mass slaughter of mountain hares on Scottish grouse moors (e.g. see here, here and here) and even Parliamentary questions (see here and here). Tellingly, MSP Alison Johnstone (Lothian, Scottish Green Party) has recently followed up on the answers provided last year and on 10th December 2014 she lodged a further question (due to be answered on 7th Jan 2015) requesting an update on how SNH intend to assess whether mountain hares are in a favourable conservation status. We already know how this question will be answered – the Environment Minister will simply recite the content of the latest SNH press release.
In addition to calling for ‘voluntary restraint’, the press release tells us that the three organisations will be ‘developing a reliable and cost-effective field method’ to form the basis of a long-term monitoring programme. Previous attempts at this have failed miserably, and some correspondence from earlier this year between Dr Watson [AW] and SNH about these ‘field methods’ is really quite illuminating: (thanks to the blog reader who sent us these)
AW letter to SNH 14 February 2014
SNH response to AW 7 March 2014
AWresponse to SNH 15 March 2014
In Dr Watson’s view (shared by many of us), these further ‘trials’ simply represent more procrastination from SNH but will be used by them (and probably by GWCT & SLE) to proclaim that “Everything’s ok, we’re sorting it”. That may fool some but the awful, bloody reality will probably not change.
A final point. We are fascinated to see that this ‘joint initiative’ is coming from not only SNH but also GWCT and SLE. The call for ‘voluntary restraint’ on the mass killing of mountain hares seems to be slightly at odds with activities carried out on Lochindorb Estate when it was owned by the GWCT’s former Scottish Committee Chairman, Alasdair Laing (e.g. see here). As for SLE, their view on the destruction of thousands of mountain hares on Scottish grouse moors can be read here.
To read our previous blogs on mountain hares, click here [and scroll down through the posts]
To view some shocking, sickening photographs of the mass killing of mountain hares on a grouse moor go here.
Come on, Aileen
Tags: poisoning, Ross-shire Massacre, scottish parliament, trap
We didn’t know what to expect from the newly-appointed Environment Minister when she took on her role a little over a month ago. Dr Aileen McLeod’s political experience had been largely focused on European policy work, although she was clearly highly educated and we knew she’d be well advised by the wildlife crime policy officers in Holyrood. Nevertheless, it would inevitably take time for her to achieve the level of insight and knowledge of her predecessor, Paul Wheelhouse MSP, who had the benefit of two years in office and was beginning to achieve considerable momentum against the raptor killers, until he was pushed out to another department in the Cabinet reshuffle in November.
Obviously, the jury is still out on Dr McLeod’s effectiveness and we need to give her a bit of time to get her bearings, although we fully expect her to adopt the Government’s stated intolerance of wildlife crime and to do everything she can to ensure that the raptor killers are brought to justice.
Two recent statements show that she has a thoughtful and measured approach, although we have cause to question a few of her comments.
First off, she has responded to the concerns of the Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment (RACCE) Committee, who wrote to her (see here) after taking evidence on wildlife crime from Police Scotland, COPFS and the former Environment Minister.
Here is her response: Environment Minister response to RACCE Committee Dec 2014
On the whole, her response is non-contentious and is pointing in the right direction, but she does say a couple of odd things. On the issue of the detection and prosecution of wildlife crime she says:
“Reported crime numbers also reflect not only public awareness of wildlife crime, but also confidence that there will be an appropriate response from the authorities. Police Scotland has worked hard to ensure that consistent structures and resources are in place throughout Scotland and we expect this to produce improved results in wildlife crime reporting“.
We haven’t seen any evidence of this, in fact the complete opposite. We would agree that Police Scotland has been consistent, but not in a good way; consistently poor responses to reports of wildlife crime (with a handful of exceptions) seems to have been the norm for a very long time.
On the subject of the absence of species potentially indicating criminal activity (i.e. the absence of certain raptor species from vast swathes of driven grouse moors) she says:
“We know that there may also be other non-criminal explanations for the absence of species. Nevertheless I agree that this would be useful work for the PAW Scotland Science sub-group to take forward“.
What other non-criminal explanations are there for the absence of certain raptor species from driven grouse moors? All the science (and there has been plenty of it, some dating back almost two decades) indicates a direct link to the illegal persecution of raptors on those moors. Sure, natural factors such as habitat, climate, prey availability, predation etc can and do affect the natural distribution of species, but we’re talking about species that have either ‘disappeared’ from their former natural ranges or their breeding attempts in parts of those ranges consistently fail. It’s no coincidence that these areas just happen to be managed as driven grouse moors.
On the subject of increasing the investigatory powers of the SSPCA she says:
“I am also aware of the need to carefully balance a number of factors such as resources, accountability and proportionality in coming to a decision on whether to extend further powers to the SSPCA as regards wildlife crime“.
‘Proportionality’ is an interesting word. It suggests that the measure of extending the SSPCA’s powers should be fair, reasonable and appropriate. Who would argue that extending the SSPCA’s powers would be a dis-proportionate response to the rising level of wildlife crime in Scotland and Police Scotland’s inability to cope? Well we already know the answer to that – see here and here. The question is, will the Environment Minister consider it a disproportionate measure? We’ll find out soon enough, although if the last sentence of her letter to the RACCE Committee is anything to go by, she’ll do the right thing:
“Tackling wildlife crime is a key priority for the Scottish Government and one that I am keen to take forward robustly in my new role“.
Other statements in her response letter were very encouraging, and we particularly welcome her intention to consider including the locations of illegally placed poison baits and traps on the annual PAW raptor persecution maps. That’s something that we (and others) have been asking for for a long time (e.g. see here).
We were also pleased to see a (diplomatic) dig about Police Scotland’s ridiculous press statement on the cause of the Ross-shire Massacre (here is some background on their idiotic statement, in case you missed it). Dr McLeod says:
“Police Scotland’s press release on 24 October was designed to bring about a reduction in speculation that was widespread across social media on this high profile case. I am confident that lessons will have been learned on the need to be very careful with wording of such communications“.
She went a bit further in a recent statement published in the Scottish Farmer (here), where she announced NFU Scotland as a new member of PAW. In that statement she reiterated that the Ross-shire Massacre was the result of criminal activity. In other words, it wasn’t the result of an accidental poisoning.
So, all in all a good start from her, with just a couple of questionable statements. Come on, Aileen, let’s see what you can deliver in 2015…
Barn owl shot dead
Categories: News and Persecution Incidents in England
Tags: barn owl, shooting
A barn owl has been shot dead in Leicester over the Xmas period.
It was found in an out building with bloodied chest feathers. A veterinary x-ray revealed three shot gun pellets embedded in its torso.
Full details on Paul Riddle’s blog here.
Thanks to @emilyjoachim for the info.
Tawny owl shot dead in East Lothian
Categories: 2014 persecution incidents and News
Tags: shooting, tawny owl
Police are appealing for witnesses after the discovery of a dead tawny owl in East Lothian last week.
The corpse was found on the B6355 south of the village of Gifford and the owl is believed to have been shot on Thursday 18th December.
Anyone with information please call Police Scotland on 101.
Tawny owl photo by Nigel Blake
First conviction in landmark vicarious liability case
Tags: alphachloralose, buzzard, carbofuran, gamekeeper, poisoning, strychnine, vicarious liability
The first ever prosecution under the new vicarious liability legislation concluded today with a conviction at Stranraer Sheriff Court.
Landowner Ninian Robert Hathorn Johnston Stewart pleaded guilty to being vicariously liable for the criminal actions of Glasserton & Physgill Estates’ gamekeeper Peter Bell, who was convicted in 2013 of laying poisoned bait (Carbofuran) which killed a buzzard, and for possession of three banned pesticides (Carbofuran, Strychnine and Alphachloralose). Bell was fined a total of £4,450 (see here). On conviction, Bell was expelled from the Scottish Gamekeepers’ Association and the Glasserton & Physgill Estates were expelled from the landowners’ representative organisation, Scottish Land & Estates.
So, what was the penalty in this landmark vicarious liability conviction? A pathetic £675! We don’t know the full details of Johnston Stewart’s plea, or if there was any mitigation, but nevertheless, a £675 fine is extremely disappointing, especially when you consider that the maximum penalty for this offence is £5,000 and /or a six month prison sentence.
Will a derisory fine of £675 act as a suitable deterrent to others? No, of course not; that’s pocket change to a wealthy landowner. It’s yet another example of why there needs to be a complete overhaul of the penalties for wildlife crime and we look forward to reading Professor Poustie’s review on this issue, which is due to be submitted to the Scottish Government early next year.
What might act as a deterrent is the reputational impact of the conviction, but only if the conviction is widely publicised. We haven’t seen anything in the press, yet. Hopefully some of the journalists who follow this blog will get something out there….
So, although this is a disappointing penalty, the fact that there has been a conviction and thus a demonstration that the legislation works, is to be welcomed. Well done to the Fiscal and all those involved with bringing this case to court.
We now have information on the second vicarious liability prosecution currently going through the system and we’ll be blogging about that one in the new year.
UPDATE 19.15hrs. The following press release has been issued by the Crown Office:
FIRST WILDLIFE VICARIOUS LIABILITY CONVICTION IN SCOTLAND
Landowner Ninian Stewart sentenced today after pleading guilty to being vicariously liable for Peter Finley Bells’ crime of poisoning and killing of a wild bird.
Ninian Robert Hathorn Johnston Stewart was convicted at Stranraer Sheriff Court on 23 December 2014 and fined a total of £675 today for four offences under Section 15A(1) and Section 18A(1) and (2) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Section 18A(2) makes the accused guilty of the original offence and liable to be punished accordingly.
This is the first prosecution and conviction in Scotland under section 18A of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. This section came into force on 1 January 2012.
Section 18A(2) created a new vicarious liability offence meaning that a person (B), who has shooting rights on or over land, or who manages or controls the exercise of such rights, can be found guilty of a relevant offence(s) committed by a person (A) while acting as the employee or agent of B.
This provision is designed to encourage landowners and employers with varying levels of responsibility in connection with shooting to be diligent and proactive in countering wildlife crime.
Stewart, the landowner of Glasserton & Physgill Estates, was convicted of being vicariously liable for the criminal actions of Glasserton gamekeeper Peter Bell on land owned by Stewart and on which he held the shooting rights.
Bell was a full time Gamekeeper in the employ of Ninian Stewart when he committed the poisoning offence on 23 December 2012 at Glasserton Home Farm. He had laced the carcass of a pheasant baited with Carbofuran and set the bait in a field. A birdwatcher passing the farm saw something flapping in the field and on closer inspection found that it was a common buzzard, lying on the ground, in the last throws of life. Subsequent forensic work showed that the buzzard had died as a result of ingesting the poisoned bait.
Under section 18A(3) it is a defence for B to show that B did not know that the offence(s) was being committed by A, and that B took all reasonable steps and exercised all due diligence to prevent the offence being committed.
In this case, while there was no indication that Mr Stewart instructed the commission of the offences or that he even knew about them being committed, there no evidence that Mr Stewart took any steps to exercise due diligence in respect of shooting on his Estate.
Sara Shaw, Procurator Fiscal, Wildlife and Environment said:
“There is a proactive responsibility placed on those who employ game keepers to run shooting estates, to ensure that is done within the parameters of the law.
“These offences were committed almost a year after the vicarious liability offence (under section 18A of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981) was introduced. Mr Stewart had adequate notice and time in which to take advice and put appropriate measures in place.
“Mr Stewart failed in his responsibilities and as a result stands convicted of the killing of a wild bird.
“The law specifically protects wild birds. Those who seek to poison wild birds, or continue to possess stocks of illegal poison, and those who employ or engage the services of such persons and tolerate the commission of these offences, or who do so without taking all reasonable steps and exercising all due diligence to prevent them being committed, can fully expect to be brought to account before the courts.”
Ninian Robert Hathorn Johnston Stewart (DOB 18/02/1948) of Newton Stewart pleaded guilty on 23 December 2014 at Stranraer Sheriff Court to four offences under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 as below.
(001) on 23rd December 2012 on or in relation to land at Glasserton Home Farm, Whithorn, Newton Stewart, Peter Finley Bell, a person then acting as your employee or agent, did commit a relevant offence as defined by Section 18A(6)(a) of the aftermentioned Act, namely an offence under Section 1(1)(a) of the aftermentioned Act, in that he did intentionally or recklessly kill a wild bird, namely a common buzzard in that he set the carcass of a pheasant baited with poison, namely carbofuran after which said buzzard did ingest said Carbofuran and did poison said buzzard whereby you NINIAN ROBERT HATHORN JOHNSTON STEWART, being a person who has and who manages or controls the exercise of a legal right to kill or take a wild bird on or over that land, are guilty of an offence;
CONTRARY to Section 1(1)(a) and Section 18A(1) and (2) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 as amended
And it is hereby certified in terms of section 20 of the aforementioned Act that evidence sufficient in the opinion of the prosecutor to warrant proceedings came to his knowledge on 17th July 2013
Charge 1: £150 (reduced from £200)
(002) between 23rd December 2012 and 5th March 2013 both dates inclusive on or in relation to land at Physgill Cottage, Glasserton Home Farm, Whithorn, Newton Stewart, Peter Finley Bell, a person then acting as your employee or agent, did commit a relevant offence as defined by Section 18A(6)(a) of the aftermentioned Act, namely an offence under Section 15A(1) of the aftermentioned Act, in that he did have in his possession a pesticide, namely Carbofuran containing a prescribed ingredient within the terms of the Possession of Pesticides (Scotland) Order 2005/66, Article 2 and the Schedule, namely Carbofuran whereby you NINIAN ROBERT HATHORN JOHNSTON STEWART, being a person who has and who manages or controls the exercise of a legal right to kill or take a wild bird on or over that land, are guilty of an offence; CONTRARY to Section 15A(1) and Section 18A(1) and (2) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 as amended
(003) on 05 March 2013 on or in relation to land at Physgill Cottage, Glasserton Home Farm, Whithorn, Newton Stewart, Peter Finley Bell, a person then acting as your employee or agent, did commit a relevant offence as defined by Section 18A(6)(a) of the aftermentioned Act, namely an offence under Section 15A(1) of the aftermentioned Act, in that he did have in his possession a pesticide, namely Strychnine containing a prescribed ingredient within the terms of the Possession of Pesticides (Scotland) Order 2005/66, Article 2 and the Schedule, namely Strychnine whereby you NINIAN ROBERT HATHORN JOHNSTON STEWART, being
a person who has and who manages or controls the exercise of a legal right to kill or take a wild bird on or over that land, are guilty of an offence;
CONTRARY to Section 15A(1) and Section 18A(1) and (2) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 as amended
Charge 3: £75 (reduced from £100)
(004) on 05 March 2013 on or in relation to land at Physgill Cottage, Glasserton Home Farm, Whithorn, Newton Stewart, Peter Finley Bell, a person then acting as your employee or agent, did commit a relevant offence as defined by Section 18A(6)(a) of the aftermentioned Act, namely an offence under Section 15A(1) of the aftermentioned Act, in that he did have in his possession a pesticide, namely alphachloralose containing a prescribed ingredient within the terms of the Possession of Pesticides (Scotland) Order 2005/66, Article 2 and the Schedule, namely alphachloralose whereby you NINIAN ROBERT HATHORN JOHNSTON STEWART, being a person who has and who manages or controls the exercise of a legal right to kill or take a wild bird on or over that land, are guilty of an offence;
Peter Finley Bell (DOB 11/02/1951) from Whithorn, Newton Stewart was fined £4,450 on 18 June 2013 after pleading guilty to four charges contrary to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981: one contravention of section 1(1)(a) (killing a wild bird) and three contraventions of section 15A (possession of an illegal pesticide). He was fined £2,450 for killing the buzzard (reduced from £3,500 to reflect his plea of guilty); £1,400 for possession of Carbuforan (reduced from £2,000) and £300 on each charge for possession of Strychnine and Alphachloralose (reduced from £500 on each charge).
BBC news here
Galloway Gazette names Sheriff Kenneth Robb here
Scottish Land & Estates: an extraordinary statement here. Glasserton & Physgill Estates were expelled from SLE in 2013, following the conviction of gamekeeper Bell (see here). Reading SLE’s defensive response to the conviction of landowner Johnston Stewart, you have to wonder…..
Journal of the Law Society of Scotland here
Scottish Daily Mail here
UPDATE 6th January 2015: Landowner hit with a five-figure subsidy penalty (here)
Buzzard dies from gunshot injuries
Categories: 2014 persecution incidents, News and Persecution Incidents in England
Tags: buzzard, shooting
A buzzard has died after sustaining gunshot injuries in Norfolk last week.
The injured bird was taken to the Toll Barn Veterinary Centre in Norwich last week by Phoenix Bird of Prey Rescue, where an x-ray revealed three shot gun pellets embedded in its body. The vets attempted to operate but the buzzard didn’t survive.
Another victim added to Norfolk’s growing raptor persecution crime tally.
Photos by Phoenix Bird of Prey Rescue & Toll Barn Veterinary Centre
RSPB responds to sea eagle diet nonsense
Tags: white-tailed eagle
Last week we blogged about the ridiculous article written by Auslan Cramb that was published in the Telegraph, claiming that sea eagles eat more lamb than fish (see here).
Now Richard Evans, Senior Conservation Policy Officer for RSPB Scotland, has written a brilliantly scathing response to the article. You can read it here.
“Vicious killers”
Categories: News, Opinion and Persecution Incidents in Irish Republic
Tags: hen harrier
Sometimes, we despair.
From yesterday’s Farming Life, written by Dan Kinney:
“At last I see some green shoot of common sense about hen harriers, that most vicious of raptors which, when hunting, quarter moorland like pointers or setters, a mere couple of feet above the heather……..”
We could mock the author, we could bemoan the lack of education, we could laugh at the 19th Century attitude, we could try to reason against the prejudice. We could do all these things, but the most useful thing we can do is to join the Golden Eagle Trust, a charitable organisation dedicated to the restoration of Ireland’s lost birds. This is the group behind the successful reintroduction to the Irish Republic of the golden eagle, the white-tailed eagle and the red kite, and who are working hard to protect other species, including the beleaguered hen harrier.
Twenty Euros will pay for a year’s membership and help this small team to continue their vitally important work. And God knows it’s needed. Please support them and buy your membership online here
Photo from Peter McAllister (@petermc0104)
Sea eagles demonised, again
It seems barely a month goes by without someone trying to demonise white-tailed eagles in Scotland.
This time it’s the handiwork of Telegraph ‘journalist’ Auslan Cramb, with an article headlined:
Sea eagles eat more lamb than fish, despite their name, according to research.
We really shouldn’t be surprised that this scaremongering drivel has been churned out by Cramb. He’s the same ‘journalist’ who in October falsely claimed that ‘Wind turbines have killed more birds of prey than persecution this year‘ – a claim we demonstrated was false here.
His latest claim is based on the results of a series of photographs that were taken at a white-tailed eagle’s nest in Argyll between January and July this year. Yes, that’s right, footage from a single nest, filmed during a single period. Hardly representative, is it?
According to SNH, this eagle pair brought in 117 prey items to the nest. 67 of these (57%) were unidentifiable. Of the items that were identifiable, 21 items were mammals, 14 were birds, 7 were fish and ‘8 or 9’ were lambs.
So this camera at this particular eagle’s nest, during this particular period, filmed one or two more lambs than fish. Does that justify the scaremongering headline that sea eagles eat more lamb than fish? Hardly. But then a headline such as ‘Pair of sea eagles enjoy a varied, generalist diet’ isn’t really what the raptor killers want the public to believe, is it?
The article also fails to explain that these ‘8 or 9’ lambs could well have been taken as carrion (i.e. the lambs were already dead and the eagles simply scavenged the carcasses).
To try and pass these results off as a conclusive scientific study is pure desperation. It’s what’s known as ‘utter bollocks’ in scientific terms. Trying to determine raptor diet using a single method (such as nest camera footage) is a well-known problem that is beset with bias. There are numerous methods of obtaining such data (e.g. analysis of regurgitated pellets, analysis of prey remains, camera footage) and considerable research has shown that a combination of methods should be used, rather than a single one. The additional issue of using a sample size of one (nest) is just laughable. It is also well known that the diet of individual eagle pairs can vary across years in western Scotland, as reported by sea eagle experts Mike Madders and Mick Marquiss in 2003.
The most recent, properly conducted, scientific study on white-tailed eagle diet in western Scotland was published in 2013. That study included the analysis of pellet and prey remains from 16 sea eagle nests on Skye, Mull, Lewis and Harris, over an eight year period. The study found that 49.6% of the eagles’ diet comprised seabirds, 19.2% sheep, 13.4% lagomorphs and 6.1% fish. However, the authors acknowledged that the estimation of fish in the eagles’ diet was probably under-estimated due to the methods of dietary analysis that they used.
The purpose of installing the camera at the Argyll eagle pair’s nest was part of an on-going effort to understand the conflict between sea eagles and farming/crofting interests in western Scotland. This is a long-standing and controversial issue that we’ve blogged about a lot (here is an example). It would appear that if farmers/crofters want to deter sea eagles there’s a simple solution – attach a small black plastic box to the lamb’s neck (about the size of a matchbox). Why? Because a load of lambs were radio tagged during an earlier study into alleged lamb-killing eagles and the results showed that not one single lamb was killed by an eagle. The crofters claimed the eagles had been ‘put off’ because of the radio collars/tags. (They also claimed that the eagles had been given supplementary food during the study period, and that some eagles had been ‘bird-napped’ to remove them from the study area!).
UPDATE 22nd December 2014: RSPB Scotland responds to this idiotic Telegraph article here
Ross-shire Massacre: 9 months on
Categories: 2014 persecution incidents, News and Opinion
Tags: buzzard, poisoning, red kite, Ross-shire Massacre
It’s been nine months since 22 raptors (16 red kites + 6 buzzards) were illegally killed in a mass poisoning incident near Conon Bridge, Ross-shire.
Still no word from Police Scotland on the name of the ‘illegally held substance’ that was used to kill these birds.
Still no arrests.
Still no charges.
Still no prosecution.
Still no justice.
Police Scotland’s handling of this investigation continues to astound….
You may remember, back in October, some senior officers from Police Scotland gave evidence on this case to the Parliamentary Rural Affairs, Climate Change & Environment Committee (RACCE). The police were being questioned about their idiotic recent press release which had stated: “These birds were most likely not targeted deliberately but instead were the victims of pest control measures“.
We were particularly interested in what Assistant Chief Constable Malcolm Graham had to say to the RACCE about this press release:
“We put out information into the public domain that we thought was going to clarify what we thought our best assessment was, lay behind the intent of the acts that we’re investigating, and from everything that we have done, in combination with a number of other agencies who are active in this field AND WHO SUPPORTED THE PRESS RELEASE THAT WE PUT OUT [Emphasis by RPS], we wanted to say that it didn’t appear that the activity had sought to deliberately target the birds that had been killed“.
We were intrigued about who these “other agencies” were that had supposedly “supported the press release that we put out” because, to be blunt, we didn’t believe ACC Malcolm Graham’s claim.
So in October we encouraged blog readers to email ACC Graham to ask him for clarification on the identity of these “other agencies“. There was no response for six weeks. So last week we encouraged blog readers to consider writing to the Information Commissioner to put in a formal complaint about Police Scotland’s refusal to respond. That prompted the following letter from Police Scotland, sent on 11th December 2014:
Dear XXXXX XXXXX
ACC Graham has asked me to reply to your email on his behalf.
I can confirm that a number of organisations both governmental and non-governmental have assisted the police in this enquiry from the outset. Significantly, both the RSPB Investigations Team and the SSPCA Special Investigations Unit have been involved and offered professional opinions at various times based on their experience of the the killing of birds of prey and the use and impact of poisons.
When drafting the press release these considered opinions along with those given by others were taken in to consideration. The press release reflected the belief at this time that the birds of prey were not the intended target of the illegal poison. However, as stated in the press release the illegal killing of the 16 poisoned birds remains a crime and therefore subject to a criminal investigation.
Sergeant Andrew Mavin
Scottish Wildlife Crime Coordinator
Specialist Crime Division
Glasgow West End Police Office
609-611 Dumbarton Road
G11 6HY
An interesting response, eh? We already know that RSPB Scotland didn’t support the press release (see here), and neither did Environment Minister Paul Wheelhouse (see here). The SSPCA didn’t respond to our queries so we don’t know whether they supported the release or not but we could take an educated guess.
While we wouldn’t go as far as to suggest that Police Scotland gave misleading evidence to a Parliamentary Committee, we would suggest that their evidence (specifically, their claim that “other agencies who supported the press release that we put out“) deserves further scrutiny and we’ll be writing to the RACCE about this.
Meanwhile, we await with interest to see whether the new Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Michael Matheson, responds to MSP Dave Thompson’s request for a review of the police handling of this investigation.
Previous blogs on the Ross-shire Massacre here
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The Role of Melatonin in Colorectal Cancer
Shahrokh Iravani1,2,
Pegah Eslami3,
Arash Dooghaie Moghadam3,
Bobak Moazzami3,
Azim Mehrvar1,
Mahmood Reza Hashemi2,
Fariborz Mansour-Ghanaei4,
Alireza Mansour-Ghanaei4 &
Keivan Majidzadeh-A1,5
Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer volume 51, pages748–753(2020)Cite this article
The prevalence and mortality rate of colorectal cancer have been dramatically rising globally. Currently, colorectal cancer is emerging as the fourth leading cause of death and the third most common malignancy worldwide. The major drawback in colorectal cancer treatment is related to severe adverse events of both chemotherapy and radiation therapy that lead to toxicity and inflammation. Recently, melatonin as an antioxidant, immune-stimulant, and antimutagenic agent has been noticed. Different studies worked on the molecular role of melatonin on carcinogenesis progression. Overall, the anticancer activity of melatonin, combined with its actions via multiple signaling pathways, is considered hugely exciting to use this drug as a possible treatment strategy to cure cancer. Apart from its anticancer potential, this drug has shown to induce modulation of chemotherapy toxicity and improving its therapeutic efficacy. The present review aimed to discuss the possible role of melatonin usage in management of colorectal cancer.
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AJA Cancer Epidemiology Research and Treatment Center (AJA-CERTC), AJA University of Medical Sciences, Etemad zadeh Ave, Tehran, Iran
Shahrokh Iravani, Azim Mehrvar & Keivan Majidzadeh-A
Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Research Center, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Shahrokh Iravani & Mahmood Reza Hashemi
Liver Transplantation Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Pegah Eslami, Arash Dooghaie Moghadam & Bobak Moazzami
Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
Fariborz Mansour-Ghanaei & Alireza Mansour-Ghanaei
Genetics Department, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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Shahrokh Iravani
Pegah Eslami
Arash Dooghaie Moghadam
Bobak Moazzami
Azim Mehrvar
Mahmood Reza Hashemi
Fariborz Mansour-Ghanaei
Alireza Mansour-Ghanaei
Correspondence to Fariborz Mansour-Ghanaei or Keivan Majidzadeh-A.
This study was conducted in compliance with the provisions of the Helsinki Declaration.
The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
Iravani, S., Eslami, P., Dooghaie Moghadam, A. et al. The Role of Melatonin in Colorectal Cancer. J Gastrointest Canc 51, 748–753 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12029-019-00336-4
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Congress to Campus: Former Members of Congress roundtables with students
When: Thursday, April 13, 2017
Audience: Faculty/Staff - Student - Post Docs/Docs - Graduate Students
Contact: Pamela Straw
The Department of Political Science presents: Congress to Campus, Former Members of Congress Roundtables with Students
Brief welcome and introduction of the group of former members of congress. Students break into small groups with a bipartisan pair of former members of congress.
This is a part of the Congress to Campus program that brings together former Members of Congress and students to engage and provide inspiration that will lead to greater democratic participation.
Former Members of Congress who will participate in this event will be announced in April.
Open to all Northwestern Undergraduate students.
Must register by April 6th.
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Polarcus strengthens debt financing
Polarcus Limited (Norwegian OTC List: PLCS) announced today the closing of the debt financing for the first four vessels, which concludes the full debt financing requirement under the current newbuilding program. This is an important step in the process of launching an ultra-modern fleet of initially four advanced seismic vessels and the build of a world class marine seismic acquisition company.
DVB Bank together with Eksportfinans guaranteed by GIEK (Garanti-instituttet for eksportkreditt), have committed a long-term senior secured facility of USD 80 million. The facility provides for long term financing over a five- and twelve-year period at an average interest rate of LIBOR + around 4.5% and contains customary financial covenants and default provisions. The financing is subject to certain standard requirements, in addition to raising new equity.
Rolf Rønningen, CEO Polarcus, commented: "This is a major step forward for the company and an important milestone for the success of building the world's most advanced seismic fleet. I am pleased that DVB Bank, Eksportfinans and GIEK have recognized our potential and put in place these facilities at competitive terms".
ABG Sundal & Collier has acted as the company´s advisor in the debt financing process and Polarcus has retained ABG Sundal Collier and SEB Enskilda as financial advisers related to a contemplated share issue and IPO.
Rolf Ronningen, CEO Polarcus, +971 4 436 0800 / +971 50 459 6982
Polarcus is a pure play marine geophysical company with a pioneering environmental agenda, specializing in high-end towed streamer data acquisition from pole to pole. Polarcus is launching an ultra-modern fleet of initially 4 advanced seismic vessels designed by Norway's Ulstein Design AS incorporating the innovative ULSTEIN X-BOW® hull, with the first vessels becoming operational in 2009. www.polarcus.com
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Jordan October 5, 2019 Movies, Off Duty
After a myriad of controversy surrounding the film, Joker, directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix in the lead role, gets its release this weekend. The film follows the titular character as he slowly moves from Arthur Fleck, a loner struggling through life as a clown, to the infamous supervillain. His descent into madness is largely brought on by the way he is treated by nearly everyone in his life, leading him to become his homicidal alter ego and working towards his version of balance in Gotham.
SEE AlSO: Best Joker Comic-Book Runs
We have seen some great actors take on the role of the Joker, and Joaquin Phoenix is the latest to do so. After Heath Ledger’s Oscar-winning performance in The Dark Knight was followed by a widely criticized turn by Jared Leto, Phoeniz was given the difficult task of taking the character in a much different and darker direction. And in the end, he turns in an amazing performance, easily moving into the second spot behind Ledger in Joker portrayals. While Ledger has fascinating ticks and quirks spread through his performance, Phoenix brought in a lot of emotion and does a great job showing how beat down the character becomes, almost making you empathize with him.
Another performance that stood out to me is that of Robert DeNiro. While DeNiro’s talent is unquestionable, it would have been easy, and almost expected, for him to phone in a role in a comic book movie. He never does so and manages to shine during his several key moments on the screen.
The film shows a different version of Gotham than what we’ve seen before. It makes some interesting choices not only for the Joker character, but also for the world surrounding Gotham and the backstory of the Wayne family. I was on board for a lot of these choices, but I’ll be interested to see how a general audience, and hardcore comics fans specifically, receives these changes.
There isn’t a lot more to say without getting into spoiler territory. The movie is shot well and Phillips breaks out as a director past his previous work in comedy. It was fascinating to follow the Joker character solely for a whole film. I also have to mention the score, which is fantastic and really helps echo the descent into madness.
SEE ALSO: Cops Watch Movies Show-The Joker
Joker is definitely a recommend from me. It is more suitable for fans of comic book movies, but because it is a standalone title, I think there is a lot here for people just interested in a really well-made character piece. While chances for a sequel are incredibly slim, I would be interested in seeing how the character progresses past this movie. It is a borderline Golden Donut, but I need to sith the movie for longer to see how it changes over time.
For now, Joker gets a high Positive ROP.
Ratings from low to high: Felony, Misdemeanor, 10-4, Positive ROP, Golden Donut
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My Phone: the official app for Nokia phones
My Phone: the official app for Nokia phones is offered by HMD Global and falls under the category of Tools. The app offers functions that allow its user to check in to their Nokia account to view their personalized information only from a click away… read more
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#1 Samsung Internet Browser
Samsung Internet Browser is offered by Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. And falls under the category of tools. The app helps users in managing the tab through the Context menu in the Tab Bar. Using the app, one can use the ‘Grid view’ on the phone. This enables users to have easy access to the web page that is open in each tab through the screenshots bigger than the ‘List view’ size.
The app facilitates its users and guards their protection and privateness, even as browsing the Internet. The app will send warnings to users earlier that they can view. Any recognized malicious websites are restricted to save users from harmful websites that can try to thieve the information.
Samsung Internet Browser for Android permits third-party apps to offer filters for content material blocking off, making surfing safer and greater streamlined. Samsung Internet Browser will never ask for some optional permissions to access the phone, but it is never necessary for users to give these permissions as all of them are optional, and the app will work smoothly and do its job without them as well.
#2 Samsung Gallery
Samsung Gallery is offered by Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. And falls under the category of tools at the app store. Samsung Gallery is the fine utility for picture & video viewing that works for Galaxy customers. Users can view the picture & video in a fast and funky manner through Samsung Gallery used and diagnosed in Galaxy cellphone globally, Besides greater safety enables shield your photograph & movies insecure. Users may enjoy the photograph & video everywhere through cloud sync by signing into the same account if Samsung Gallery is mounted. Users can revel in the new Gallery characteristic of the newly launched Galaxy without problems with updating utility.
The updated Samsung Gallery is very much more efficient and easy to use as there are features of face recognition and others as well. The users at the app can also begin cleverly playing picture & motion pictures now. Samsung Gallery is an app App gives features that permit you to upload your records to a cloud server to backup it for later use as well as you may view it on your different smart devices.
#3 LG Mobile Switch
LG Mobile Switch is offered by LG Electronics, Inc. and falls under the category of tools at the app store. The app is available free at the app store for android users and not for apple users. The app is perfect and works as it promised and all features work perfectly. The owner wants to transfer images, movies, music, text messages, app, and greater to a new LG device. The customers can Wireless tool-to-tool switch and wired OTG device-to-tool switch. Users can transfer photos, video, song, documents, name log, contacts, textual content messages, calendar, app, and voice memo.
LG Mobile Switch app permits its users to faucet on the preferred records to switch techniques to study how to join sender and receiver devices. Users simplest will choose the information, and it indicates the entire size of all of the facts on the premise of statistics codecs along with pictures, motion pictures, apps, private information, and media, and so forth. The user will be able to transfer the photos wireless device-to-device and also stressed out OTG device-to-device switch.
#4 ActionTiles
Action Tiles is offered by Thingterfaces LP and falls under the category of tools. The app allows users to enjoy the feature of the night mode to increase the efficiency of work so that the user’s work is not affected. Easily build amazingly dazzling dashboard Panels. Mount a less expensive pill or multiple drugs or telephones to show anybody that your space-age clever home is at your fingertips in-app or on the internet. Users can create a free account. The users will get a secure and authorized account of the ActionTiles Cloud to connect to SmartThings.
ActionTiles SmartThings custom has a personal web dashboard where users can enjoy the experience of making a custom template. The app provides users with features through which they can adjust to changing the size of the tile. Users will also be able to adjust the space between tiles, and sizes of fonts according to needs. Users can take a look into the built-in panel where users can access the builder panel to add new panels by tapping on the plus button.
#5 Smart Remote Control for Samsung TVs
Smart Remote Control for Samsung TVs is offered by Quanticapps Ltd and falls under the category of Tools at the app store. Control the smart Samsung TV right from the smartphone and say good-bye to the antique clunky faraway. Smart Remote Control for Samsung TVs is extremely good for the clever tv set and giving complete control over the Samsung smart TV.
Smart Remote Control for Samsung TVs will be able to turn the user’s Smart TV ON and OFF. With that, users can change TV channels or enter a channel number to jump right to it. The users can mute the sound of the TV with a single tap (silent mode) and change the input source. The users can add multiple Smart TVs to the app and control them from one place with Navigation Smart TV features. Users can add the widget to their home screen and use the trackpad while browsing the web. One can also have quick access to built-in smart apps like Netflix.
#6 Huawei Backup
Huawei Backup is offered by Huawei Internet Services and falls under the category of Tools at the play store. Backup permits its users of Huawei gadgets to create secured copies of contacts, SMS and MMS, call information, apps, media files. The backup includes a guide for seventy-nine languages, including Chinese, English, French, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, etc.
Users can create back up of their data, including contacts, SMS and MMS, call records, system settings, alarms, browser bookmarks, email accounts, Calendar events, Weather, Clock, and Music. Huawei Backup has a feature of backing up the apps, including app data such as accounts. One can back up their media files, including photos, videos, and recordings.
The app has a feature of encrypting the backups for greater security. One can save backups to memory cards, USB drives, or the cloud. Some device models support backing up to network-attached storage or Huawei backup. In case of any data wipeout, the Huawei Backup app is best as it lets users create a backup at the server of the cloud to restore it in a safe place
#7 Samsung Internet Browser Beta
Samsung Internet Browser Beta is offered by Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and falls under the category of Tools at the play store. The app has the feature of infinity display that will Hide the status bar so that users can scroll up on a web page, so the status bar, as well as the URL bar, will disappear. The app helps its users in protecting security and privacy while browsing the Internet.
The app will self identify domains that have cross-site tracking ability and block storage access. The app provides its users with total security that will warn users before they can view malicious sites to prevent its users from visiting websites that may try to steal personal information.
The app also has a feature where it allows 3rd party apps to provide filters for content blocking, making browsing safer and more streamlined. Samsung Internet Browser Beta app provides a feature where it let its users a single tap on the refresh button to refresh the page, and also can access and open a large number of tabs in the background.
#8 Home Assistant
Home Assistant is offered by the home assistant and falls under the category of Tools at the app store. The app helps connects many smart devices from over 1000 brands. Make them work together in the way the user wants. Control, monitor, and automate with making the home smart with an easy-to-use app. It is such an app that is available to both the android users and iPhone or Apple users. The app is free to use and does not have any additional and any hidden charges at all. The app offers its users several different features all of which prove themselves quite helpful. This proves itself quite helpful and is one of its kind in the field.
The home assistant app allows its users to control all their devices from the smartphone only from a click away. The app permits its users to have a look at the history of monitoring. Users can also view the history section to view the exact time of turning on or off lighting fixtures, air conditioners, and other smart gadgets at your workplace or your property.
#9 Plug-in app (System AC)
Plug-in app (System AC) is offered by Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd and falls under the category of tools at the app store. The is app used to digitally control the Air conditioner of the user. The users can easily from the smartphone, use and control all the functions of system air conditioner. one can control the monitoring of on and off status of AC and change the temperature settings from the phone itself. The air flows, all the operating modes can also be monitored from phone at the app.
users can also very easily monitor the power consumption of outdoor unit and status of each indoor unit for the better performance. The app helps you control all the smart Air conditioners in the home from one platform. All the connected systems can be controlled from the app simultaneously .
Plug-in app (System AC) also has a feature where users can give a name to each AC to remind easily and make the changes in temperature or air flows very easily. The app need a strong wifi connection to operate all the systems accurately.
#10 Full MirrorLink | Floating Apps for Auto
Full MirrorLink | Floating Apps for Auto is offered by LWi s.r.o. and falls under the category of tools at the app store. The app permits users to mirror their mobile phone’s screen to vehicle entertainment display without any long and stressful process. The app also has a pop-up mode for the ease of users. With that with one tap users can enjoy a full display screen mode. Using the app one can experience multi tasking by viewing many mini floating windows to do multiple tasks at one time.
The app has a feature where it helps its users to mirror many applications of mobile at the same time. users can easily view and use more than one application at one time using the pop up window feature . Full MirrorLink | Floating Apps for Auto is the best app and specifically adapted for the car. One have to just connect the phone with MirrorLink to enjoy full multitasking on the infotainment of the car with simultaneously using more than one apps with its display on the screen.
More About My Phone: the official app for Nokia phones
My Phone: the official app for Nokia phones is offered by HMD Global and falls under the category of Tools. The app offers functions that allow its user to check in to their Nokia account to view their personalized information only from a click away. Users can engage in chat with experts to get guides and personal help. The app lets its users be a part of the Nokia phones community the app has a feature of discovering apps recommended according to the usage of the user. Users can contact support easily with live chat. The users can check battery health and phone stats at a glance with the device monitor. Users will be able to get quick answers to frequently asked questions at the app.
My Phone: the official app for Nokia phones also has the feature of check out the user guide for their phone and find out how to make the most of the Nokia Android smartphone. The app will help its users to find the nearest Nokia Mobile Care center for further assistance
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by Tracy V. Wilson
Bone to Stone: Building Fossils
Fossilized eggs on display at the Inner Mongolia Museum in the regional capital of Hohhot
Most of the dinosaur skeletons you see in museums exist because of sedimentary rocks. These fossils got their start when a dinosaur died in an environment that had lots of moving sediment, like an ocean, riverbed or lake. One such place is the benthic zone -- the deepest part of a body of water. This sediment quickly buried the dinosaur, offering its body some protection it from decomposition. While the dinosaur's soft parts still eventually decomposed, its hard parts -- bones, teeth and claws -- remained.
But a buried bone isn't the same thing as a fossil -- to become a fossil, the bone has to become rock. The organic parts of the bone, like blood cells, collagen (a protein), and fat, eventually break down. But the inorganic parts of the bone, or the parts made from minerals like calcium, have more staying power. They remain after the organic materials have disappeared, creating a fragile, porous mineral in the shape of the original bone.
STR/AFP/AFP/Getty Images An 8-million-year-old
Other minerals reinforce this bone, burning into a fossil. Water gradually makes its way into the bone, carrying minerals like iron and calcium carbonate picked up from the surrounding sediment. As the water penetrates the dinosaur's bones, some of these minerals precipitate into their microscopic pores. As this process continues, the bone becomes more and more rocklike. It's like filling a sponge with glue -- the sponge's physical structure stays the same, and the pores and pockets within it fill up. The glue makes the sponge sturdier and more resistant to damage. Large, thick bones, which have more room for mineral glue, make better fossils than small, flat bones.
Over the course of millions of years, the sediment around these reinforced bones becomes sedimentary rock. Erosion, tides and other natural processes continue to deposit more sediment, and this sediment becomes rock, too. As long as they can withstand the pressure from the surrounding rock, the bones remain safely hidden and preserved. After millions of years, some natural process, like the gradual shifting of the planet's surface, can reveal these layers of rock and the fossils they contain.
Sedimentary rock can also hold trace fossils, which record an organism's behavior. Some of the most well-known trace fossils are trackways, or the tracks of extinct animals. These form when an animal leaves its prints in soft but sturdy soil, which creates a mold. This mold fills with sediment, and both the mold and its filling harden over millions of years. Forces like erosion remove the upper layers of rock, revealing the preserved footprints underneath.
Sediment can also fill the mold and harden into a cast, or a reproduction of the foot that made the print. This can happen with other traces, too, like burrows and tunnels. Some other trace fossils include coprolites (fossilized dung) tooth marks on bones or wood, and nests. Sediment can even preserve plant life. Plants can make impressions in hardening sediment or become petrified wood after going through much the same process as fossilized dinosaur bones do.
This type of fossilization creates sturdy fossils, but it can only take place in specific conditions. Next, we'll look at the other ways life forms can be buried, encased or otherwise protected so their remains last millions of years.
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Military resists calls to intervene in Syria
by Larry Shaughnessy
America is working to remove al-Assad's regime in Syria through diplomatic pressure, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta said Wednesday, but he warned against U.S. military intervention.
"For us to act unilaterally would be a mistake," Panetta said in his opening statement to the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Syria. He noted there is no consensus among nations for intervention.
Panetta said military options are being considered, but he asked the senators to “recognize the limitation of military force, especially U.S. boots on the ground."
Sen. John McCain, the highest-ranking Republican on the Armed Services Committee continued his impassioned crusade to get the U.S. military to use force to help the opposition fighters trying to overthrow Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad. McCain said Wednesday that intervening and pushing out al-Assad would be "a geopolitical success of the first order."
"The United States has a clear national security interest in stopping the slaughter in Syria and forcing Assad to leave power. The end of the Assad regime could sever Hezbollah's lifeline to Iran, eliminate a longstanding threat to Israel, bolster Lebanon's sovereignty and independence, and remove a committed state sponsor of terrorism that has engaged in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction," McCain said.
"How many additional civilian lives would have to be lost in order to convince you that the military measures of this kind that we are proposing are necessary," McCain asked Panetta. "How many more have to die? Ten thousand more? Twenty thousand more? How many more?"
Panetta responded that the United States is working to build an international consensus for action.
"What doesn't make sense it is to take unilateral action at this point," he said with equal emotion. "Before I recommend that we put our sons and daughters in uniform in harm's way, I have got to make very sure that we know what the mission is. I've got to make very sure we know whether we can achieve that mission, at what price and whether it will make matters better or worse."
The increase in pressure on the Pentagon to use force in Syria began Monday when McCain, a former Navy fighter pilot, called for the Department of Defense to begin air strikes in Syria.
Wednesday, for the first time, Defense Department leaders spelled out what military options the United States might use should diplomatic and economic pressure fail to end al-Assad's crackdown.
Those options, said Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, "include humanitarian relief, (a) no-fly zone, maritime interdiction,(a) humanitarian corridor and limited aerial strikes, for example."
Dempsey revealed that the White House has asked the military to provide the president with a military plan.
"The president of the United States through the National Security Staff has asked us to begin ... the estimate of the situation," Dempsey said. That estimate, he explained, will include looking at potential missions, the capabilities of the enemy, and U.S. military assets that are available.
The military has discussed those options with the president and his national security staff, Panetta said.
Dempsey said he is confident the United States could carry out military missions in Syria.
"We're extraordinarily capable. And we can do just about anything we're asked to do," he said. But he made clear that Syria will not be a repeat of the recent operations in Libya.
"They have approximately five times more sophisticated air defense systems than existed in Libya covering one-fifth of the terrain," he said. "All of their defenses are arrayed on their western border, which is their population center. So five times the air defense of Libya, covering one-fifth of the terrain."
Dempsey and Panetta raised the concern that U.S. military action could make matters inside Syria and the entire region worse.
"There is every possibility of a civil war, and a direct outside intervention in these conditions not only would not prevent that, but could make it worse," Panetta said.
One problem is Syria's substantial chemical and biological weapons stockpile. Dempsey said the stockpile is on a magnitude of "a hundred times more than we experienced in Libya."
But Panetta returned again to the issue of international support for use of force in Syria.
"There is no simple solution here," he said. "The reasons for the differences between our approach with Libya and the current approach to Syria are clear.
Although there has been widespread support in the Security Council and the Arab League for military intervention in Libya, no such consensus currently exists with regards to Syria. For us to act unilaterally would be a mistake."
That issue got Panetta in a tight spot when he was being questioned by Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama.
"We spend our time," Sessions said, "worrying about the U.N., the Arab League, NATO, and too little time, in my opinion, worrying about the elected representatives of the United States. As you go forward, will you consult with the United States Congress?"
Panetta replied, "You know, again, our goal would be to seek international permission. And we would come to the Congress and inform you and determine how best to approach this."
Sessions latched on to Panetta's use of the word "permission," saying, "Well, I'm troubled by that. I think that it does weaken the ability of the United States to lead."
He went on to say, "I do think, ultimately, you need the legal authority from the United States of America, not from any other extra-territorial group that might assemble."
Sen. Carl Levin, the chairman of the committee, tried to help out Panetta: "If you're seeking international coalition, having that kind of international legal basis will help. I think that's what you're trying to say."
"That's what I am trying to say," Panetta responded.
McCain has made an issue of those who urge caution in Syria because the United States might end up helping opposition groups who are not friendly to the America.
"I reject the argument that we, quote, 'don't know who they are,'" he said. "We spend a lot of money on defense and we spend a lot of money on intelligence.
We should know who these people are. And it would be easy enough to find out."
But Dempsey said it is not that simple, noting there are "approximately 100 groups that we have identified as part of the opposition."
"We are not suggesting that part of al Qaeda that has made its way to Syria, has aligned itself or is in bed with the opposition," the general said. "But they are there to exploit it. And that is a factor that we have to consider."
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Personally we should act in Syria. Innocent people are getting killed. The problem is there is no oil there so it wont happen. Supposedly the final reason we went to war with Iraq after it was found they had nothing to do with 911 was the due to the monstrosities that Saddam had done. Today the Syrian president is 86,000 people short of hitting Saddam's. So what gives?
Feel free to personally act. Just don't drag all of us with you, the bill is more than I want to pay both in American lives and money.
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July 1, 2012 at 5:16 am |
Human tragedy? Yes. Vital US national interest? No. News flash, dude: Innocent people are dying all over the world. On an average day post surge Iraq more people were dying in Chicago than in the biggest counterinsurgency on planet earth.
Earth has more problems than the US can solve. Get used to it. And the weaker the US becomes, the less our influence in these tragedies.
PippiLives
The US has an all volunteer military that is stretched far too thin as it is. Military personnel are deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq on numerous tours unlike other conflicts like Viet Nam where there was a cap on the number of deployments. Plus it is well past the time for the US to invest in its own citizens instead of paying trillions of dollars for a civil war in a known unstable area.
And Kris – Our involvement with Iraq/Saddam was a knee jerk reaction to 9/11 and we have been paying the price both in lives and money. I can remember Richard Gere at a fundraiser a week after 9/11 calling for calm and rationale thought and not to act on revenge. It's too bad no one listened to him (and the others saying the same thing) because in hindsight, he was right.
Enough is enough. You want the US involved? Then I suggest you go and sign up for the Army or Marine Corps; I'm sure either will be happy to have another warm body.
Neither you nor McCain care about the people in Syria (you've ignored far to many other of the oppressed). You, just like the Chickenhawks of the far right, want war... never ending war, not caring about the deaths of our own.
Under Obama, we have to ask for permission. His leadership is so weak! I can't fathom how much strength our country has lost under the empty suit.
Al Qaeda terrorists are pouring in to Syria from Iraq and other places. Their effort is to overthrow Assad. Assad is killing the terrorists for us. We should not intervene.
Not to mention if we remove Assad they might just take over and create a richer, better armed Afghanistan issue for the whole world.
MaryM
AND that is why McCain is NOT President
No, he's not president because you were fool enough to vote for Obama. Live with it.
And I will vote for him again and again and again. Most our current debt is because of the previous administration. Remember when Clinton left office this nation had a surplus of cash and a 5.6% unemployment rate. When George W Bush left office America had a 1.5 trillion dollar deficit. Under common sense that tells me more spending happening under George W Bush than Obama. Second, Bush gave an executive order prior to congressional approval that made America 8.6 billion dollars responsible for Iraq. Obama signed a $1.3 million dollar assistance policy against Lybia instead to prevent our taxes being responsible for rebuilding Lybia. I am sorry but republicans to me these day's sound like a bunch of war, hate mongering, advantage taking, double standard, two faced, fake Christians that only care about helping themselves than any one in need. When a person gets paid to little to provide services that a great portion of the public seeks republicans call them lazy. Democrats call for equality. Executives cry and say that the worker is overhead not what earns the companies growth. And the average American well they hop skip and jump around walking on egg shells just to survive another day in a greedy, me, me, me society. Welcome to an unbalanced, financially unstable America, where religious laws should be created only if a republican thinks of it. No abortion because its morally wrong and non Christian and what about Greed, Sloth, Lust and Envy? Can those be laws to? Don't tax the rich because they worked hard to earn it. Ahh who provided the services that created your goods to provide to the public at levels so you could grow? Hmmm. Bet that would be the employee you undervalue and underpay and wish to stick with more taxes because a new mansion or Bentley seems more important to you than rewarding those that made it possible. You seek a mansion, he seeks a home for his family and you say he is lazy, does not do enough, and needs to be all in for a quarter of in pay. Why are we such tools and why do we lack the common sense to see we are hostages to the very people that extort us each day and tell us we are to lazy. Ahh how did you earn that million than jack ass. Americans, the only way we will see happiness is if you walk out on your jobs and say you've had enough. See how many executives earn that millions when you aren't creating the products or providing the services.
March 8, 2012 at 12:53 pm |
markodavid
Metron?I nthink Moron....live with it
March 8, 2012 at 3:20 pm |
I will live with it and hank god for it everyday fool
This would be no different than bombing Libyan forces, and we didn't do that either.
That is a secarstic comment right? We did airstrikes in Lybia.
This kinda thing has been going on in one nation or another for a long time. The 24/hr news machine needs this stuff to fill space. People go all "must save world" when they hear it. However to trouble needs to be put into perspective. If China invaded Japan, or if Russia invaded Poland, that would be a matter of national importance since both those nations are actually powerful. California's economy is bigger than those little nations. So what goes on in them, though terrible, does not rise the level of "must save world" mode.
Sheepleherder
I don't recall the Japanese or Polish governments slaughtering their own populations. This situation is no different from a local "warlord" killing the nearby villagers and everyone just standing around, wringing their hands, while watching it go down. Africa is full of incidents identical to what is happening here. After the carnage, everyone asks "why didn't someone do anything?". They didn't do anything because they don't care, there's nothing there for the US to care about, period.
So if there's nothing to care about doing nothing is appropriate, good point. Thanks.
McCain has always been a warmonger. He should know better given his own military history. Please Sen. McCain, stop banging war drums and instead encourage the rebels in Syria to put down their arms and embrace peaceful means of protest and the ballot box.
I hear you. He enjoyed Vietnam. He was also influential in the attacks on Yugoslavia and Libya.
"embrace peaceful means of protest" WOW! Did you actually write that?? It a bit hard to "peacefully protest" when the response to you carrying signs as a mortar attack. Aren't you glad you live in the US where you don't get murdered for "peacefully protesting"?
RetiredVet
Syria is not our problem, it is the "Arab League"s" problem, let them and the UN figure it out. The US military has enough going on as it is. I feel that if McCain wants to go to Syria so bad then give him and his daughters some M16s and some ammo and let him figure it out himself.
John McCain can go pound sand. If anything is done it should be in agreement with the UN. I agree something should be done, but not USA going in alone. We've done that enough times. USA needs to pay what we already owe for all the previous interventions.
Something must be done ... just as long as we don't have to do it. Just like those people in New York who watched the woman get murdered, without lifting a finger to as much as call 911.
r schier
If you are so worried, stop yapping and get a flight over there and do something about it.....
gregory21
Where's the rest of McCain's party backing him. There're waiting so they can blame the President for getting envolved. Let them kill each other, they've been doing it for hundreds of years.
There on there owen!
Let the local folk in the neighborhood handle it. If they are not concerned then we do not need to be. Why is it that the US is the one wanting to get involved. We are broke. And I do not get the feeling of a lot of love from Iraq or Afghanistan.
Leave it be.
I voted for McCain but am sorry I did. How many wars would we now be fighting?
iwonderwhat
We are no better then we were before going into WW2, everyone just sat there while millions of innocent jewish adults and children lost their lives. We are doing the same thing with Syria.
I am a Republican, but I consider our country very fortunate and lucky not to have elected John McCain as President. We don't need a Hitler as President of our country, and we need to stop using military force to resolve conflicts in other countries.
Sayan Majumdar
@greg, yet, John McCain represents the few among political class not afraid to speak his mind.
Sayan.
I wish more politician's would speak their mind like John McCain. Then I would know which one's are warmongers or puppets of Israel, and which one's would truly represent the best interests of America.
March 8, 2012 at 8:26 am |
Don't we get tired of going to help everyone only to later, get trash by the same people we helped.
Afganastan IRAQ Egypt wake up i feel so used every time
couldnt agree more Bill...none of these folks probably remember but on 9/11 mosy Syrians danced in the streets and shouted death to america!!!!!!!!they didnt help us nor did they want too. There own military is killing there own countrymen...if all the muslims are such peace lovers then they need to go into this latest peace loving land and restore it.....not us
democrat,former marine,and all around good guy
The mega X-factor is Russian attitude.
Vladimir Putin (now back in ‘saddle’) needs to be convinced of safeguarded Russian interests in Syria (Russia’s last few strongholds among prosperous Middle East nations) post ouster of Assad regime.
ReGroupAtHome
The Cause of Liberty?
Making the best choices on behalf of the safety of young United States military is strongly urged and preferred at this time, limiting only the most valiant fights that benefit the cause of liberty for Americans as being the only reason why we engage in military combat.
This is a question of law.
Every day we linger in an undeclared war in Afghanistan, and risk the life of another soldier and even in Iraq where most Americans do not realize that we still have soldiers present until late spring – and consider engaging into military action in Syria – just after considering Libya –
My God America, which actually benefit any of us here at home for the cause of liberty?
If that answer is none, then bring our soldiers home.
No more strength, no more diplomacy, no more undeclared war at pain of criminal charges filed against Mr. Obama for treason.
That is what the Constitution sets out for us on this day in 2012.
Now – you can believe my words – or your can continue to listen to these men that have "ruled the world" for the last few decades in their war chests and caused the unprecedented loss of hundreds of thousands of young soldiers from 1950 forward in UNDECLARED war.
Make a choice.
Make it right.
The undeclared war in Afghanistan? Since you seem like a nice guy, let me help you out. Apparently you missed public law 107 40 passed by the 107th Congress 18 September 2001, whose short title is Authorization for the Use of Military Force: “…[T]he President is authorized to use all necessary and appropriate force against those nations, organizations, or persons he determines planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, or harbored such organizations or persons, in order to prevent any future acts of international terrorism against the United States by such nations, organizations or persons.”
Note that this authority is not time or geography defined, ergo the Global War on Terror. License to kill, baby! It’s an all-volunteer force. If you’re scared, don’t volunteer. Stay at home. For me, all I expect from the government is to ensure domestic tranquility and provide for the common defense. All this welfare entitlement redistribution of wealth is beyond the scope of the constitution.
However the financial contribution to such idiocy is not "voluntary" – I want my $ to "stay home" as well.....
netanyoho
The US has backed itself into this corner by always fukkkkin with every other country instead of letting them handle their own situations!!!
The one thing we can take comfort in is that we have the brightest to lean on during this alarming crisis. Between Hillary, McCain , Feinstein and Pannetta, and the bold leadership of Presient Obama, we can't get a better group of minds to resolve this. That in itself is reassuring during such a scary moment in history
Complete unadultrated BS! The group u mention above are all a bunch of stupid amateurs that have always had it their way. Now it is time for the US to pay the piper. WWIII is just around the corner!
if israel is our best allied, why there is not isreal troops in Afghanistan?
Israel was smart enough to stay out of that trash country in the first place! To bad the US wasn't. Iran is the key to all of these countries as it is the strongest. Iran was the one we should have DONE over 30 years ago! Now it is too late and Obama knows it!
Israel was smart enough to stay out of that trash country in the first place! To bad the US wasn't. Iran is the key to all of these countries as it is the strongest. Iran was the one we should have DONE over 30 years ago! Now it is too late and Oboma knows it!
I love the way republican rattle their sabres then pounce on Obama when he acts as they've requested. They pushed and pushed for our involvement in Libya then attacked Obama the second we got involved.
Note to the GOP Americans aren't as stupid as you think we are?
I think Panetta meant to say, "America should not act at all."
Jenny Villareal
US, HAVE TO KEEP THE POWER IN THE WORLD, THE ONLY WAY TO DO THAT IS KEEP BEEN THE EMPIRE, IF US DOS NOT GOES IN, WILL BE A MISTAKE, THE WORLD WAIT A STRONG RESPONSE FROM US, NO FROM ARABIA, NOT FROM KWAIT, NOT FROM ANY OTHER COUNTRY, BUT FROM US, THE WORLD LIDER COUNTRY.
Well, at least they are against intervention. That is better than nothing.
Maybe it's something in the District of Columbia water supply. They're obviously nuts.
I am not for going to war in Syria! Not for any reason. This is one fight we need to clearly stay away from and let the UN handle this mess. What this article is not telling folks is what happened just a few short weeks ago with regard to Russia and China. There is a real possibility our involvement in Syria, (however noble they may be), could be considered an act of war against a Russian and Chinese ally. This is the last thing the US needs is to involve themselves in a war that could possibly draw in the combined forces of Russia and China. Regardless of their equipment not being as advanced as the US Military's, they have more equipment and personnel. This is a simple numbers factor, they have more! For this, I have to agree with Panetta, we need to stay clear of this thing for the time being and see what is going to materialize and gain any allies we can before taking any kind of action which will involve war. Just my humble opinion.
Spot on Saber.
Hide Behind
Those who do know history are like babies born this morn, what country in rest of world is invading or has forces fighting in 10 foreign nations and has funding forces killing Iranians by a bi party passad Bill of some 10 million per yr? Mc Cain has had to try and prove he has a pair for his cowardly conduct in Viet by appearing on camera denouncing US. If his father had not been the Admirai in charge of cover up of cowardly attack on USS Liberty he would of been charged with treason. Also was part oe keyton 5 money scandal and only thing saved his butt then was another false hero.John Glen and other Senators. wars are profitable for Repubs and Demns, Diane Feinstein sat in on legislation that gave her and husands security firm 100s of millions frem Afggan and Iraq. US military with 3yrs service actual wages hgher than over 20 million working familys or more than 34 milion americans, mercenarys attacking poorly armed nations, Remember less than 10 per cent are combat and never saw Iraq or Afghan.
BringItON
I have seen wars and not the ones that hollywood so awsomely portrays americans winning. I have lived the carnage and to those experinces all I learned was that humans will never conceive,and strive to achieve in its natural form; if that ever exists, the notion that living in harmony is wet dream of a zit-popping teenager from Kansas. I can't wait for the day to see it all crumbling down. I will laugh and cry, as to "I told you so, mother..$#@^."
We are all going to feel the sting of nuclear war. I totally welcome this "armagedon". You cowards are on this bandwagon of correctness, you don't even know who you really want to support. I welcome the collapse of this flawed infrastucture of political backstabbing. At the end, there will be less of us to even fight, and those who survive will be exterminated by the goverment, because your worth as a human will be less than zero.
Ths is what is going to happen. Russia is going to give Iran a nuclear weapon. Even if the world flips all they want, there is nothing you or I can do about it. US is totally overwhelmed with debt and political puppets, we are not going to last long, and our opinions won't matter. An attack fro Israel is their last chance to "prevail"; but just for a short time. Every jew on this planet is going to have a bulls eye on their foreheads, even if you are simpathetic to Israel. When this crap starts, I know for fact those that support warmongering are going to tuck their tails in and call for mama. are you afraid of death? Embarce the inevitable, you and me don't have control anymore, interest group does!!!
obinna
Or,let me speak in the language that the Republicans might understand. The language of economics. Forget the humanitarian angle,let's talk american economic interests. How much does it cost America to setup, field and sustain a military operation over time? Juxtapose that against the new contracts the US defense industry will get to replenish used munitions and probably to outfit a new Syrian army after the US forces demolish existing military infrastructure, together with contracts US companies will get to rebuild Syrias infrastructure destroyed in the fighting like power plants,airports, railway lines,telecoms services,etc, which are all legitimate targets in a conflict. Whatever the difference is between the two will probably determine whether the US goes in or stays out!
the us does not support it's military anymore – particularly the democrats... so they should not be committing them to anymore wars.
cigarman
Most Americans do support our Military. We do not any longer trust or support our Politicians. If our Politicians would lead us in battle, then I could trust them a little bit. Most of the Politicians who want a war or two going all of the time, have interests in building war machines, Mercenary Companies, munitions, ETC. Actually Most politicians are afraid to go to war themselves. John McCain is the worst offender himself. He is no war hero. Google McCain and get the truth. Anyone advocating war should have to go fight right alongside the soldiers, we certainly do not need these politicians here in the U.S. during war. We need them out there fighting.
What you people fail to realize is that this world is ready for an enema. One, we are overpopulated. Two, too many chiefs not enough indians to go around. Three, I welcome a nuclear war; yes! let's have it. let's get all the talking heads of this world into the frenzy ideopolitical and religious push they want. When there is no one around to boss, who are the going to contol...We are alone in this planet; let survival of the fittest begin, Bring it ON!!!
Those that speak like you are usually those who cannot survive what they preach!throwing sanity overboard doesn't solve any problems.
I will always have the deepest respect for Senator McCain. He's a truly remarkable person, and regardless of what anyone on the left says, I will always believe that a man who served his country on the battlefield makes a much better commander-in-chief than one who never served at all. I also respect the backbone he has to stand up for what he believes in, even when the leaders of his own party disagree (recall, for instance, the controversy regarding torture of detainees during the Bush presidency). The man has character and integrity, and those are rare traits in Washington. It's too bad he never got to be our president. I've said it before and will say it again–he would have been amazing. That being said, I think he's making the right call here too. Too bad our president is a pushover.
ok. i voted for mccain and i am now so happy he lost. obama will win another 4 years because he understand the public is weary of war after a decade in afghan with little to nothing to show for it
so what about the guy that has kept us there for the past three years when he said we would be out of Afghanstan completely no more than two years after he took office. U voted for this turrrrd, REMEMBER?...I did too, but would vote for neither him nor McCain now that I see how much "change" he has done for the country and what "shape" the country is in now!
I give McCain credit for surviving a prison camp. But that's about it. Other than that he crashed three planes, and pick Sarah Palin as running mate. Not very bright.
screw the arabs...let them kill themselves...........maybe they should just burn a few Korans and blam it on thenselves.
You speak for me.
Such huge egos the republicans have. Do they think that commencing an operation in Syria without international "permission" won't boomerang on the US like it did in Iraq? ERGO!That one was by a republican right? And that country is still in a shambles! What'll make Syria any different?
drewski
Sessions' point was not that US should wage unilateral war against anyone, but rather, he finds it shocking that the Executive Branch and the Military no longer feel it is necessary to seek the approval of the Congress to wage these wars.
bobcat2u
There is a consensus with the security council and arab league for military intervention. Good enough. Let the arab league use it's militaties for a change. I for one am tired of our troops being used as the sacrificial lambs. We have bled enough for them. This is their backyard. Let them handle it.
toadears
I agree 100%. Why help any of them? In 6 months regardless of which side wins, they will be burning our flags and calling us the Great Satan.
anti_zionist
So we are in agreement?
No more help for Israel.
It's settled then.
I agree, they can have more weapons when they pay market value as far as I'm concerned. I've got nothing against Israel, sort of like them, but they need to grow up and stand on their on.
We can stop giving 'em the ol' "friends & family" discount once there is a 100 mile wide "cordon sanitaire" around the State of Israel in which absolutely NO Muslims exist and no Muslim nation, anywhere, possesses nukes, fissile materials for "dirty bombs", nor any missiles or aircraft capable of striking Israeli territory or chemical or biological weapons of any kind, nor the means to make them and ALL Muslim nations, tribes, groups, associations, and individuals forswear ALL forms of violence except those necessitated by the need to execute any and all who break – or seek to, desire to, or advocate for breaking any of the aforementioned conditions. Until and unless such conditions are agreed upon, imposed upon, or rendered moot by the entire Muslim population of the world achieving sanity, rationality, and enlightenment by realizing that there exist NO GODS AT ALL except those we create & impose upon ourselves I'd be perfectly willing to put up the purchase price of two (2) boxes of rifle cartridges each month when my Social Security check arrives; one box for Israel and one box to stockpile here in America against an all-too-likely need to protect this country from idjits like you.
March 8, 2012 at 12:49 am |
Er, sorry Frank, my reply was meant for the idgit you replied to. You, at least, seemed reasonable. Wrong, yes, but reasonable.
No problem. Trying to have a civil discussion too. I've been called worse than wrong on here for sure.
el_incr
Moron!
The United States cannot serve as the beat cop of the world. We invaded a sovereign nation, claiming they had WMD's, only to find out that our President, Vice President, and the CIA lied to the American People and the World. We spent two trillion dollars, and for what? If John McCain wants to attack Syria, give him a jet plane loaded for bear. Why is it that old men like sending young men to war?
NauticalMan
"Why is it that old men like to send young men to War"?
Good question Terry. This old Vietnam Vet learned a lesson there, and it was reinforced by the Powell doctrine. Unfortunatatly those that led us into Iraq did so on false pretenses, and Afghanistan was a debacle made worse by taking our eyes off of it and squandering lives and money in Iraq. Doubt if staying another year, two, five, ten or whatever will make a difference. The British and Russians learned this at great cost. We can not afford another large scale war. Our infrastructure, education, health for instance, are failing us.
I agree with you NauticalMan. This is another old viet nam vet who learned the same lesson. This is an arb problem. Let the arab league send their own troops into their own quagmire.
Jerry Can...he has bullets!!!!!
war is a good way to create jobs see you at the front lines
Correct. And guess who is broke? Well, not China! Unless they need to call in their debts, then they are.
OtherSFunit
Send Navy Seals. Kill Assad. The end.
Only two problems with your plan:
1) Finding Assid. He's seen what happened to Saddam and isn't going to be easy to find.
2) Instant civil war. Who stops that? Do you have clue how complex just the religious divisions are in Syria?
SlimBO
What’s happening in Syria is ludicrious and evil this has been going on for months now and no one has stepped in. NOT EVEN THE UN . Ignoring the problem isn‘t the solution. considering that we've just go out of a war the least we can do is offer some support. "In order for evil to prevail good people must do nothing"
hungryjoe
reminds me of Clinton doing nothing about the genocide in Africa.
Queef
Reminds me of Reagan doing nothing during the reign of Assad's daddy, specifically in '82.
Evil, so Assad is evil, probably, the people leading the revolt, maybe, the people/person that replaces Assad, probably. Lots of Evil to go around, why should the US decide what evil to support. The US overthrough a democratic regime in Iran, installed a dictator, then was supprised when the next set of evils took over. The US funded and armed a "freedom fighter" in Afghanistan to fight the Soviet Union. 25 plus years later the US had to kill the same man. Seems to me that the more inovlved the US is the bigger the problem for the US. If we stay of Syria, it will eventually settle itself out (not pretty but true). How many Civil Wars do you want to fight?
Bingo! that's common sense for ya. Nice to see a statement like this.... the truth plain and simple
You could never become a Politician in America, You make entirely to much sense.
This is why the U.N. exists. The United States is Monetarily broke. The United States have killed enough of our youg people for no reason. We had better stay out of Syria. If John McCain wants war so bad, I will buy his uniform and allow him to go fight with the so called opposition warriors.
Dzoenaedi
Chris Posted on Why, in this long and vibrant disscsuion, has nobody mentioned Alias? It is THE perfect shot at creating a female superhero movie that has ZERO baggage attached to it.Wonder Woman will always have to contend with too-many-cook syndrome, as it's one of the big three DC properties.The Marvel characters, as was pointed out, have to contend with their male name-sakes.But Alias has everything you could ask to take a no-risk shot at making an amazing movie. The character is new enough that everyone has to be introduced to her to some degree, mainstream and in-the-know-nerds, yet she's squarely built into the Marvel universe now.She has the best of all hero journey stories she doesn't want to be a hero, tries her best to do right without her powers, and then in the thick of things steps up to the plate.And to a certain degree, you're not selling people on the idea of a superhero movie, but a thriller where the hero just happens to be able to, later in the movie, fly and toss cars around.And, cameo, Power Man.Also, Thor = awesome. It has to be remembered Thor was the great equalizer. For some (women readers apparently) the realistic human storylines were enough, but for some (male readers apparently) there was always one small problem with the Marvel Universe it didn't have Superman. But damn if it didn't have Thor (first person to say Sentry gets disowned.)
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I bet if you put a democrats name, like your savior Barry, on that quick vote you would get a different response, it would be flipped, 75% yes, 25% no.....the power of spin....CNN you're the best!
You mean Barry the Bionic Douche Bag Dylan?
always remember: Republican war = bad. Democrat war = good. If not a good war, then a Republican made him do it, no matter how long out of office.
thetruth
I don't know if it's been said before but here-goes. Syria is not like Lybia. There was at least, in Lybia & not now in Syria, a physical structure–central command & control–from which to coordinate & disseminate attacks, strategy & planning. There are still many different groups,Alawites, christians, Shi'a, Druze, muslims, Arabs, palestinians, kurds... , in Syria who are not united & dedicated to overthrowing Assad. He still enjoys popular majority support in the country, despite his murderous bloodshed & torture. The int'l cmmnty is not mandated to act against Assad...Russia & China are still hold outs for political & economic reasons ( they want to protect their investments with Assad the gvnmt). Furthermore the Arab league is not mandated on what to do. Syria is almost totally self sufficient...they can ride out the sanctions for a while. Then their is geo-political implications of attacking Assad. If he appears to be falling from international attack–most likely, Syria will attack Israel & that will undoubtedly draw in Iran & the U.S. & Russia & China–perhaps a prelude to WWIII. In the meantime lets continue to build support in U.N. to provide humanitarian aide & try to find a sol'n that doesn't involve U.S. troops on the ground.
McCain is a lunatic and needs to retire. He's a cranky old man who has lost touch with America and the world. Thank God he never became president. I can only imagine where we would be now.
we would be a hell of alot better off...that is where we would be!
Geoffrey Hamilton
Here is an option, we leave Syria and the Middle East to their own murderous devices. You can't fix that level of crazy.
Exactly !
well said..it is time for the Arab League to put their big boy pants on and do something.
DaveI
But by all means send John McCain and his Republican colleagues to investigate...
DerekL
Yes, exactly! Those arm-chair worriers. How many of their kids fight on the front lines?!
Perhaps not, but we certainly helped to create it.
FRANK RIVAS
let's send sessions and mccain on a legal mission jet fighter to syria.
kdmiller
I get sooo tired of our government and military leaders cutting troop numbers and still wanting to play war with other countries, I say make their kids enlist and see how quick they are to cut our numbers
rubiconski
Suddenly Americans care about saving Arabs? Hahaha what a joke!
JamieIRL
It is funny, isn't it. Before we went to Libya, Republicans were calling for us to go to Libya. After and during our operation in Libya, Republicans were criticizing the effort/results. Now they are calling to go to Syria, if we don't go they'll criticize it, if we go they'll criticize it. Fuuucking children.
I'm no Turkey
Let Syria's neighbors handle this problem. We've supplied enough war materials and training to Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Kuwait that they should be the one's getting involved. We've been arming these countries for at least 20 years, so now let them put their new toys to the test. America has nothing to gain from getting involved. Iraq, Egypt, Libya, Yemen, etc.. have or are experiencing turmoil and none of them are moving toward a more pro-American position. In fact in the very near future we may be wishing for the days of Middle Eastern dictators. At least they're easier to control then unruly mobs!
the middle east has never been so unstable... very very dangerous and a lot a risk for the world economy... we desperately need qualified adult leadership here...not a 2nd rate law lecturer/community organizer.
Only a person who has not lived very long, or is ignorant of that region would say such nonsense.
yeah Jerry but you got bullets!!!!!!!!
Yeah in Bushes day the middle east was a garden paradise..........
Hahahaha you are tallking like U.S controls those sovereign states? Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait know better than to mess with anothers affairs, let alone go into the country with troops wasting ammunition? Tell me a reason they would do it... They have no incentive to go in. U.S does. U.S wants to police the world exceptionally control the Middle eastern region.
anonisabitch
do you see saudi arabia, qatar, and kuwait sending their troops in? no, of course not. they bitch and moan untill the US goes in because we are too stupid to realize that we're being USED do King Abdullah's dirty work.
Arash Parsi
US. leading Nato can and should take out Asad's tanks massacring Syrian People. There is a golden, no brainer opportunity to kill two birds with one stone. What happened to Kaddafi will happen to Asad much faster. Syrian people will take out the regime. There is no need for US ground troops. Mullahs in Tran back will be broken by losing Syrian regime. Iranian people already very unhappy with repressive regime will be encouraged to revolt and finish mullahs regime in Iran. That solves a lot of problem for US worried about the consequences of Israeli or US strikes against Iran. President Obama should not miss this opportunity as his lack of support broke the momentum of 2009 popular uprising in Iran.
NoDEM
OBAMA HAS PROVIDE TANKS, MISSLES, WEAPON TO ASSAD. HE SHOULD TAKE CARE OF IT, AND KILL THE KILLER!
Sanchanim
Amen....
This is a golden opportunity for the ARAB LEAGUE to show it's an entity that can be a used to maintain Peace in the Middle East. That's who needs to take care of this Middle East problem. We've spent too much money and lives on this area already.
AmadoC
Do you think American/NATO aircraft will have the same effect against Syrian aircraft compared to Libyan? Will they all be grounded due to fear and not dare fly anymore? Is Senator McCain's response to the Syrian situation thanks to his travel there and investigation of the matters? I won't be surprised if he witnessed larger numbers of Syrians gathering, especially around international aid camps where international police have a duty to protect innocent lives against incomming threats to their 21st century Earthly freedom.
America cannot stand another war. What is happening in Syria is horrible. If we had not allowed three Conservative presidents to mire us in unwinnable wars, sextuple our national debt, and launch class warfare against the middle class, perhaps we would have he resources to help the pathetic Syrians out.
BUT, we were conned by three very transparent con-men named Reagan, Bush, and Bush, and our democracy was terribly damaged by their incompetence and malice.
We have to take care of ourselves for the next couple of decades. Let the Muslim world take responsibility for Syria. Let them show us what Muslim leadership looks like. Unless, of course, they lack the necessary courage.
As for America, our goals are clear. We must end Conservatism as a political force in America forever in 2012.
We must educate our citizens, rebuild our economy, break up global corporations, restore small businesses, break up national corporations, recreate the middle class, eliminate the curse of billionaires, and pursue – intelligently – the greatest good for the greatest number. Cooperation is far more efficient than competition. Let us treat others as we would like to be treated. Let us read books and educate ourselves.
What nobler goals can there be?
Kommon Cense
How many lessons need to be learned?
Stay out of Syria and let them fend for themselves. Just because the USA is the military power of the world does not mean we should be policing every single conflict that occurs, especially overseas. Stop feeling sorry for that side of the world and what occurs overseas; it clearly has not gotten us anywhere and it never will. We spend all this money and get nothing in return.
You know what the problem is? We're too nice and intervene and try to solve everyone elses problems, but not the problems here at home, where it matters. Stop being nice and start being ruthless. Niceness in the world is a weakness which gets you no-where. Come a day we need help, it's not going to be there as other countries will neglect to help.
Unfortunately.....You are 100 percent correct. Kindness is viewed as weakness in most of the world. We need to stop trying to make everybody love us. It doesn't work and usually has the opposite affect...
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Date 2016-10-29 Category Planification urbaine Updater ssunha
Definition & Background
A housing site development project is a comprehensive land development method implemented by the public sector through active participation in all processes, including land acquisition, development, supply, and management. In December 1980, the Housing Site Development Promotion Act was established to efficiently supply land for apartment houses. By the end of 2006, a total 639.674 million m² were included in estimated housing development districts nationwide with 37.106 million m² in 41 districts in Seoul. Mainly public institutions implemented housing site development projects in downtown Seoul. Since projects are initiated only after sites are purchased, preventing privatization of development gains has been a goal, as well as constructing urban infrastructure and convenience facilities.
<Table 1> Designation of Housing Site Development Project Districts (as of end of 2006)
(Units: 1,000 m², (%))
Korea Land Corporation
Korea National Housing Corporation
Local Government Agency
Metropolitan Areas of Major Cities
Source: Ministry of Construction & Transportation , 2007, 2007 Housing Business Manual p.160, Housing Seoul, 2008, Internal Data
Changing Characteristics of Housing Site Development Projects
In 1980, the government initiated the 5 Million-Housing Unit Construction Plan and established the Housing Site Development Promotion Act (enacted in December 1980) as part of its efforts to secure land. The establishment of this act enabled a project entity to purchase large amounts of land surrounding major cities at affordable prices and rapidly promote projects in a short period of time. Previously, land readjustment projects were focused on small parcels, not only advantageous for avoiding collective construction of high-density apartment complexes, but also unsuitable for securing large housing sites due to the increase in housing construction costs caused by increased land prices.
The Housing Site Development Promotion Act (the Housing Act) also entails urban planning functions for the Urban Planning Bureau. The Act enables pre-designation and whole take-over of affordable green zones or farmland. It also allowing the changing of those areas to residential areas in the development project-planning phase. It further allowed the acquisition of land at reasonable prices, thereby quickening development. It is consistent with public development in that a public entity purchases the entire land for development to keep development gains out of private hands and in the public sector, where they will be reinvested in housing site development projects.
With the establishment of the Housing Act, housing site development under the Housing Construction Promotion Act (the Promotion Act), which had been actively promoted in the late 1970s, became small-scale development projects, with large-scale development implemented in a way that develops individual complexes under the Promotion Act after housing site development based on the Housing Act. Furthermore, with the establishment of the Housing Act, the government designated approximately 1,000 pyeong in 30 cities as the first estimated housing sites. In 1986, the government prohibited adjustment projects in the Metropolitan area and six major cities, making public development projects under the Housing Act the main method of supplying new housing sites. This sparked active promotion along with the Two Million Housing Unit Construction Plan by the government in 1988. Between the 1980s and 1990s, development of large-scale housing took place in areas such as Gaepo, Godeok, Mokdong, Sanggye, Junggye, Suseo, and five new towns in the Metropolitan area, where individual residential complexes were constructed under the Promotion Act after implementation of housing site development programs with the Housing Act as the applicable Act.
In the late 1980s, the Housing Act actively promoted public development. In 1988, regional corporations were installed in Seoul and Daegu as well as public development agencies in each city and province in the nation to expand public development to local governments, and encourage such actions as donation of development gains to regions and expansion of local finance to facilitate housing site development. With this in mind, Seoul City and local governments began to participate in large-scale public housing site development projects that had been led primarily by housing corporations and land corporations.
<Figure 1> Seoul's Housing Site Development Project Districts
Housing Development Project Districts
<Table 2> Seoul's Housing Site Development Project Districts
(1,000 m²)
Number of Houses
(Household(s))
District Designation Date
Project Operator
Gangdong-gu
Godeok
Godeok-dong
'81. 4
'88.12
Gangnam-gu
Gaepo 2
Gaepo-dong
'82.7
Seoul City
Seocho-gu, Gangnam
Gaepo, Yangjae-dong
Nowon-gu
Wongae 1
Wolgye-dong
Yangchun-gu
Mok-dong
Mapo-gu
Sung-san
Sungsan-dong
Songpa-gu
Munjung
Munjung-dong
'85. 10
Sanggye
Sanggye-dong
Junggye
Junggye-dong
Dobong-gu
Changdong
Gangbuk-gu
Bun-dong
Junggye 2
Wolgye 4
Daechi
Daechi-dong
Suseo
Suseo-dong
Seocho-gu
Woomyeon
Woomyeon-dong
Gangseo-gu
Gayang
Gayang-dong
Deungchon
Deungchon-dong
Shillim
Shillim-dong
Banhwa 2
Banghwa-dong
Banghwa
Jungang, Nowon-gu
Sinnae
Sinnae Gongreung-dong
Gongreung 1
Gongreung-dong
Geoyo
Geoyo-dong
Changdong 2
Sanggye2
Gwanak-gu
Bongcheon
Bongcheon-dong
Hwagok
Sinjung-dong
Sinjung
Sinjung 2
Dobong-dong
Sangam, Sungsan-dong
Sintu-ri
00'.6
Source: Urban Planning Bureau of Seoul, 2008, Internal Data
Typical Housing Site Development Project Districts
Gaepo District
In response to the Five-million Housing Unit Construction State Policy initiated by the government, the entire area of Gaepo-dong and Ilwon-dong in Seoul were designated as districts for project implementation in order to supply affordable housing sites to tackle the housing shortage. These areas were chosen to absorb the increase in population expected with the development of Gangnam in the mid-1970s. Gaepo District encompasses Gaepo-dong and Ilwon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, an area of 1,693,559 m² (512,300 pyeong). The area is located 13 km to the southeast of downtown Seoul, 12 km to the east of the center of the large residential areas in Yeongdeungpo, and 5 km to the northeast of Gwacheon. On April 11, 1981, Gaepo was designated as an estimated housing site development district; development commenced December 24, 1981 and was finished in December 1984. The development master plan included 20% detached housing and 80% multi-family housing to accommodate 23,309 people or 5,287 households. A survey on land compensation was conducted from April to September 1981 to reach an agreement on compensation. The cost of the project was 37.242 billion won, including land (66.7%) and site development costs (33.3%).
Godeok District
Godeok was designated as an estimated housing site development district in April 1981, with construction beginning May 3, 1982 and finishing December 30, 1985. The total area for the project was 3,148,450㎡ and cost 81.294 billion won (49.359 billion won in land costs and 31.935 billion won in site development costs). Godeok district encompassed all of Godeok-dong and Myungil-dong in Gangdong-gu, Seoul, located about 1.6 km to the east of the downtown area and about 2 km from the center of Cheonho-dong. The housing site composition for the Godeok district was intended to accommodate 75,250 people in 18,820 households. The excellent clinical services available in Myungil Park in central and outskirt development prohibited zones were utilized to create suburban-type housing complexes. Residential areas (55.6%) were properly placed with multi-family, detached, and tenement housing units. The size of a detached house was based on 70 pyeong per parcel. Commercial areas (3.4%) were installed in the center of the district, and the public corporation planned the first urban design for commercial areas to ensure the proper placement of business facilities. Land for public use accounted for 33%, which is considered a high proportion. Adequate land for educational facilities provided space for six elementary schools, four middle schools, and six high schools to serve a population of 75,000. The amount of available water supply was 400L per person per day, and intercepting pipelines were installed at Tancheon Sewage Treatment Plant to treat sewage. The Seoul city government covered 11 billion won (16%) of the cost for Tancheon Sewage Treatment Plant to treat the district’s sewage
Junggye District
Junggye district was designated as an estimated housing site development district on April 10, 1985 with construction supervised by the Korea Land Corporation. On October 29, 1985, the Corporation initiated a land compensation program, which obtained development approval on April 2, 1986 and completed construction on June 29, 1992. The total area of the project was 1,597,675 m², with costs totaling 140.369 billion won. Junggye District encompasses all of the Dobong-gu, Junggye-dong, Hagye-dong, and Gongreung-dong areas in Seoul where people mostly owned land from other regions. More than 95% of the residents are the urban poor working at adjacent brickyards, living in greenhouses and board-framed houses. Despite the poor living conditions, a countermeasure committee and a resident representative group was created by residents who were very active in autonomous activities. This served as an important basis for organizing a Multi-family Housing Association, a part of the Junggye District Relocation Plan.
With designs to accommodate 99,460 people, the plan was to organize 866,849 m² (54.4%) of land for housing, and 33,462 m² (2.1%) for commercial purposes, and 692,307 m² (43.5%) for public use. The plan did not include land for single-detached housing. A joint relocation measure was implemented through close coordination with the nearby Korea National Housing Corporation and Sanggye district and was the first district where land development was implemented by both public and private entities. It was the first public district to receive multi-housing land because the single-unit houses needed for migration measures were impossible to secure as the development was implemented in public districts only.
Promotion of Housing Site Development Projects
When a housing–site-development project is proposed by a project operator such as the government, local government agencies, the Korea Land Corporation, the Korea National Housing Corporation, or regional corporations, the relevant site will be estimated for designation as a housing development district through review by the Housing Policy Committee. A public announcement of the proposal will be made, the opinions of the relevant local government agency and residents considered, and consultation held between the Central Administration Organization and the Ministry of Land, Transport & Maritime Affairs. From 2000, when a specific area is designated or rejected as an estimated housing development district, the area would be deemed designated or rejected as a Type 1 District-unit Planning Area in accordance with Article 51 of the National Land Planning & Utilization Act. When a district is designated for development, land would be supplied according to the housing site development plans, implementation plans, and housing site supply plans. While mayors and governors have the power to approve proposals, only the Ministry of Land, Transport & Maritime Affairs has the authority to approve housing site development plans for districts of 200,000 m² or more and districts of 330,000 m² or more.
<Figure 2> Procedure for Housing Site Development in Seoul
Proposal for estimated housing development districts
• Operator → Seoul City
Request for estimated housing development districts • Seoul City → Ministry of Land, Transport & Maritime Affairs
Designation of estimated housing development districts • Under 20 m²: Seoul City
• 20 m² or more: Ministry of Land, Transport & Maritime Affairs
Notification of designation of estimated housing development districts • Ministry of Land, Transport & Maritime Affairs → Seoul City → SH Corporation (20 m² or more)
• Seoul City → SH Corporation (Under 20 m²)
※ SH Corporation can implement projects with establishment of the Housing Site Development Promotion Act in Jan. 25, 1999
Establishment and approval of development plans • Development plan approved
- Ministry of Land, Transport & Maritime Affairs : 3,330,000 m2 (1,000,000 pyeong) or more
- Seoul City : Under 3,330,000 m2 (1,000,000 pyeong)
Establishment and approval of implementation plans • Review of and consultation on various aspects
• Implementation plan approval (Seoul City)
Order issued by corporation ※ Civil engineering review
- by autonomous Construction Technology Review Committee : construction costing 10 billion won or more
Construction of complex Commencement (construction)
Housing Site Development Processing Standard
The purpose of housing site development projects is to supply land for mass housing in response to rapid urbanization. Housing site development plans are established in accordance with the Housing Site Development Guidelines. These guidelines set standards for the distribution of housing construction land, the housing allocation for each size of lot for multi-family housing, the method of supplying housing sites, and supply prices.
<Table 3> Ratios for Allocation of Housing Construction Land
Use of Land for Multi-family Housing
Single-detached Housing Construction Land
Tenement /Multi-household Housing
1. Metropolitan Seoul and Busan
20% maximum
2. Metropolitan Areas
(Except Busan and Incheon)
3. City Areas
4. Other Areas
The entity with authority to approve housing site development projects will be determined by regional conditions.
Note: For no. 1, 2 & 3 above, the entity with authority to approve housing site development projects may adjust the allocation ratio within a 20% range based on regional conditions
Source: Article 13, Housing Site Development Guidelines
Land to be designated for construction of multi-family housing is chosen according to the size needed for a certain number of families, unit sizes in the pyeong, the number of floors to be built, and the floor area ratio (FAR) for each household. Areas for construction of single detached housing are to be developed in parcel units of 165~660 m² per piece of land. In metropolitan areas, apartment complexes were to be constructed on at least 60% of development sites, a maximum of 20% for tenement /multi-household buildings, and a maximum of 20% for single detached housing. Within Seoul, land for single detached housing is rarely provided.
In September 1989, land was provided to supply 20-50% of multi-family housing land for public lease housing construction. Permanent lease housing and 50-year Public Lease Housing were mainly constructed from 1989 to 1990, and 5-year Public Lease Housing from 1990 to 2003.
<Table 4> Supply Standard for Rental Housing Construction Land
Details of Transition
╴Minimum 30% of land for construction of multi-family housing
Source: Korea Land Corporation, 2007, Housing Site Development Guidelines
The size of housing to be constructed on land for construction of multi-family housing was regulated at 30% or more if it was 60㎡ and under, 60% or more if it was is 85㎡ and under, and under 40% if it was more than 85㎡. However, the entity authorized to approve housing site development projects may adjust these percentages within a 10% range when deemed necessary based on regional conditions.
<Table 5> Allocation Percentage for Dwelling Scale of Multi-family Housing Construction Land
60㎡ or less
More than 85㎡
╴70% or more including 60㎡ or below
╴Below 30%
╴ Metropolitan areas and Metropolitan cities: 30% or more
- Other Areas: 20% or more
╴The Metropolitan areas and Metropolitan cities: 30% or more
╴60% or more including 60㎡ or below exclusive
Note: Starting from 1998, the entity authorized to approve housing site development projects may adjust the percentages within a 10% range considering regional conditions.
Source: Article 13 of Housing Site Development Guidelines
Competitive bid prices vary within 60% of construction costs in accordance with the usage of housing site supply prices. In Seoul and the metropolitan area, land for construction of lease housing provided in lots of 85 m² or less is provided at 60-85% of construction costs, building plots for housing units of 60 m² or below is provided at 95% of construction costs, public land is provided at 100% of construction costs, and housing construction land in lots of 60-85 m² is provided at 110% of construction costs. Commercial land is provided according to competitive bids and other sites according to appraisals.
<Table 6> Housing Land Supply According to Application & Supply Price (Based on End Users)
Supply Method
Supply Price (Remarks)
Commercial site
Competitive bid
╴Bid
╴Appraised value
╴ Appraised
Public government buildings
Private contract
- Construction cost
╴ Bid
╴ Appraised value
Telecommunications facilities
Comprehensive energy facilities
Urban factories, integrated facilities of venture enterprises, software business facilities
Agriculture-related facilities
Social welfare facilities
╴Construction cost (social welfare corporations)
Note 1. If a large housing site project (at least 3.3 million m²) is developed as new town construction, some of the aforementioned standard may be adjusted in special cases.
Note 2. Electricity, toxin, and gas may be provided at construction cost if the receiver is subject to the Framework Act on Management of Government-Invested Institutions.
Management of Housing Site Development Projects
With the revisions to the National Land Planning & Utilization Act in 2000, management of housing development sites and projects changed to a district-unit plan. This revision requires that districts designated for housing development projects include district-unit plans upon approval of the project implementation plan, and also gives details related to the Type 1 District-unit Plan and plans for implementation.
The development of housing site projects were mainly focused on apartment complexes; hence, it is necessary to be prepared for individual reconstruction and remodeling projects through a district-unit plan than that of Redevelopment Master Plan of Urban Central and Residential Areas. Development FAR requires continuous management after project completion to prevent overload of infrastructure at the initial planning phase.
Housing Site Development Project: Mok-dong District
Mok-dong district spans Yangcheon-gu Mok 1-dong, Mok 5-dong, Mok 6-dong, Sinjung 1-dong, Sinjung 2-dong, and Sinjung 6-dong. It was a large “new town” geared towards apartment complexes and features the Anyang stream, Mok-dong Sports Stadium, unique green zones and neighborhood parks within apartment complexes equipped with sports facilities.
The district complex has great access to the subway system (lines 2, 5 and 7); however the station is located on the outskirt of the complex thus public transportation is not readily available. Kyongin Expressway goes through the district, and the area also includes Nambu Sunhwan-ro․ Seobu Expressway․ and Sindorim Overpass. However, traffic is congested on the Kyongin Expressway, Omok-ro, and Sinjung-ro arterial highways.
Appointment of Estimated Housing Site Development Districts
In April 1983, Seoul City announced its Southwest Regional Development Plan to create high-density residential complexes in the Mok-dong district. In May, the city requested housing site development districts for an estimated 4,375,000 m² (1,323,000 pyeong) of the Mok-dong district. The assignment request was approved in June. The purpose of the proposal was to boost stagnated areas and embody multi-core downtown development of the Mok-dong district centered as a large living zone in the Southwest region. Furthermore, the proposal was aimed at alleviating the housing shortage by supplying a large number of apartment complexes through large-scale housing site development.
After applying for district designation, Seoul City announced that its Mok-dong Newtown Development Plan would implement parcel and rental in a 2:1 ratio, including 25,000 apartment units of between 66 m² (20 pyeong) - 181 m² (55 pyeong) with the philosophy of initiating a "world-class new town construction idea". In addition, the plan included 11 schools (five elementary), regional heating from a new combined heat and power plant, and a public design contest for the construction master planning of Mok-dong New Town.
The Mok-dong district development began in April 1984 with apartment complex construction and was completed in November 1989. In 1988, Yangcheon-gu was separated from Gangseo-gu, and construction of the central axis and the strategic means of Mok-dong district development began. The central axis of Mok-dong new town was in a form where the central axis of the Hook new town plan was bent in the letter S and the two piled alongside. The central axis is a strip 150m wide, 4.5 km long, and covers an area of 607,000 m² (184,000 pyeong) that connects south and north, where a linear traffic system is planned to properly connect each major gu district.
<Table 7> History of Mok-dong District Development
May 1983 Request for housing site development district estimation
Jun. 1983 - Housing site development district estimated ╴Notice No. 201 of the Ministry of Construction & Transportation
Sept. 1983 - Approval granted for housing site development plan
Oct. 1983 ╴Housing site development project implementation plan submitted for approval
Nov. 1983 - Housing site development plan approved ╴ Notice No. 373 of the Ministry of Construction & Transportation
Jan. 1984 ╴Housing site development project implementation plan approved ╴4,375,000 ㎡(1,323,000 pyeong)
Mar. 1984 - Master Plan for housing site development project approved
Jul. 1984 ╴Passed deliberation of the Central Design Council of the Ministry of Construction and Transportation's ╴Seoul City Notice No. 995
Mar. 1995 - Housing site development projects complete
2006 - Redevelopment of the district-unit planning of the central district
Source: Seoul Special City, 1991, An Evaluation of Mok-dong Public Development, p.881~888
Characteristics of the Mok-dong Housing Site Development Plan
Mok-dong district is the central part of the Gangseo region. The project in this area was modeled after the linear central axis planning in the Hook Newtown Proposal (1961), with an aim of mitigating the housing shortage and stabilizing housing prices, using development profits for public development of high density residential complexes, reinvestment of collected funds, and trial urban infrastructure.
Planning Characteristics: Composition of Linear & Overlapping Living Zones
The Mok-dong district is a “living zone” concept focused on the central commercial district. The living zones are classified into three main districts, six sub-districts, and 20 divisions through a linear arrangement of the commercial areas. The plan was intended to provide opportunities to select various services and satisfy the needs of the residents by overlapping high, medium and low quality living zones on the central axis of a linear alignment.
<Table 8> Classification of Mok-dong District Living Zones
Parks & Green Zones
Multi-family Housing Complex: Low-density focused on medium and large housing
The residential area of the Mok-dong district consists of 14 districts, with the number of households accommodated in each district varying from 1,902 households and 1,300 to 3,100 households. The units are medium-large and were provided mainly for middle-class residents. In terms of distribution by size, units of a maximum 60 m² in area account for 22.5%, a maximum of 85 m² account for 35.8%, and above 85 m² account for 41.7% and 77.5% account for 85㎡ or more. Specifically, large units (above 85 m²) account for 50% of complexes 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, and 13.
<Table 9> Mok-dong District Housing Unit Sizes
Maximum of
Above 85 m²
Note: Lease housing overlap with housing sizes due to supply amount of each complex.
Source: Seoul City, 1991, An Evaluation of Mok-dong Public Development, p.940-941
Apartment buildings were constructed sequentially from 1985 to 1988. All buildings today are 20 years old or more. Reconstruction became possible in 2013, but demand did not materialize. The average floor area ratio is 143% and varies by complex from 117.2 to 164.5%. FAR by complex is within 120% (excluding complexes 8, 13, and 14), and the average density per household is 130.7 units/ha, which is extremely low.
The number of parking spaces available per household is 0.6, which is far below one space for every household, suggesting a very serious parking problem.
<Table 10> Mok-dong District Complexes: Vehicles & Parking Spaces Per Household
(Parcel + Lease)
Parking Spaces per Household
(2,130 +420)
(1,560+600)
(810+2,290)
(18,512+8,117)
Note: Vehicles per household = Available parking spaces/ Number of households
Source: Seoul City, 1991, An Evaluation of Mok-dong Public Development, p.579
Central Commercial Area: Large-scale parcel & Postponement of Sales Causes Delay in Revitalization
All of the Mok-dong district’s central facilities are located on the central axis, and the district center of an aggregated neighborhood is nearby the south and north, while commercial business facilities as in the CBD (Central Business District) are located in the center. General administration, public and cultural welfare facilities are located between the complexes. In terms of the central commercial area, business facilities account for 31.3% based on plottage, high-rise apartments account for 29.0%, and culture convention facilities account for 8.9%. However, high-rise apartment complexes account for 46.9% based on total floor area with the construction of these types of complexes following the Asian financial crisis in the late 1990s. Despite the claim that the Mok-dong district is the central living zone in the Southwest area, the number of businesses in the Mok-dong district is extremely low when compared to Seoul City. This is due to the outright sale of central commercial land, which was sufficient with 14.0 businesses and 89.0 business people per 10,000 m².
<Table 11> Mok-dong District: Functions & Facilities by Central Commercial Block
Central District Area
Culture & Welfare Area
Central & Commercial Area
Administrative Facility Area
Source: Seoul City, 1991, An Evaluation of Mok-dong Public Development, p.68
Transportation: Worsening stagnation of central roads from Increased Through Traffic
Road networks in the Mok-dong district consist of three arterial roads and outer rings that pass through the inside of the district as well as an internal beltway. One of the most notable features of the road network is the one-way beltway of the central axis. The one-way feature allows left turns without the need for traffic signals and signal interlocking reduces through traffic travel time. In terms of road design, level crossings with local distribution roads and multi-level crossings using underground roads, such as the Jaemulpo-ro, and Omok-ro, (Mok-dong central axis and arterial roads) stand out.
Measures are needed to improve traffic flow in preparation for an increase in through traffic on district arterial roads to the Mok-dong central axis due to the development and traffic volume concentrated around the central axis road, the Mok-dong East and West roads, and Jaemulpo-ro, all of which penetrate Mok-dong district. On Jaemulpo-ro, traffic will be concentrated from Yeouido and Downtown Seoul and from Incheon and Bucheon, while congestion will occur on the Mok-dong central axis road due to through traffic from outer ring areas connected to Sinwol-ro and Sinjung-ro.
<Figure 3> Mok-dong District: Road Network & Traffic Volume
A housing site development project is where the government or public institution provides real estate, develop sites, and builds housing in order to sell or lease to end users. Development projects have contributed to real-estate price stability (unlike land readjustment projects) because development profits from the public sector and some from the private sector were absorbed instead of using to buy more land (and drive up prices) and because project operation is limited to public entities. The public sector chooses affordable real estate and develops the site, while a private company constructs housing on the site, enabling more effective management of problems such as excessive speculation from private sector project operation.
Since housing development projects limit project operators as public entities, such method was effective in stabilizing housing prices through affordable land supply and development gains absorbed by the public sector unlike the last land readjustment projects. Systematic organization of “new towns” with public facilities and infrastructure also contributed to urban development. Despite the construction of infrastructure in accordance with service facility installation through housing site development projects, social and economic changes rendered this insufficient. The rules for landscaping, construction of rest areas within green zones, parking lots, nurseries, sports facilities, and other neighborhood infrastructure were different in the 1980s from today. The lack of adequate parking lots was the most serious issue. There was no required ratio of unit size to number of parking space ratio in the early 1980s, and did not come until later: 0 vehicles for up to 40 m², 0.4-0.6 vehicle for 40-85 m², and 1.0-2.0 vehicles for more than 85 m². Standards today are one or more spaces per household, but the lack of parking spaces is an ongoing problem for buildings constructed in the 1980s.
<Table 12> Land Readjustment Projects, Urban Development Projects, & Housing Site Development Projects: A Comparison
Land Readjustment Projects
(Urban development projects based on replotting)
Housing Site Development Projects
Urban Development Projects
Purpose Promotion of land utility
Redevelopment of public facilities Solve urgent housing shortage Urban development of complex functions
Applicable Act Land Compartmentalization & Rearrangement Projects Act Housing Site Development Promotion Act Urban Development Act
Project Site Land readjustment project district Estimated housing site development district Urban development districts
Project Operator Land owner association
Korea Land Corporation Government, local government agency
Korea Land Corporation Korea National Housing Corporation
Regional corporations and public-private corporations Government, local government agency
Joint-investment corporation
Individual landowners or association
Project Method Replotting Whole take-over Choose either whole take-over, replotting, or a mix of both
Land Supply Replotting after reduction of house lot size Supply to construction companies at cost of construction or less Depended on project methods
Funding Provided by landowners Provided by project operator Indirect government support
Provided by project operator
Infrastructure Lack of clarity on entity responsible for construction Lack of clarity on entity responsible for construction Specifies entity responsible for construction
Development Profits Privatizes development gains Returned to society Returned to society
Development Pattern Low-density, low-rise buildings High-density, high-rise buildings High-density, high-rise buildings
Advantages No investment burden
Reduced civil complaints Supplied affordable housing sites
Returned development profits to society
Systematic development and efficient use of land Urban development of complex functions
Private-sector participation
Clarification of responsibility for infrastructure
Disadvantages Delayed project completion due to conflict between owners
Increased real estate prices and speculation Civil complaints by existing landowners
Increased financial burden of project operators
Expansion of local money supply due to excessive compensation for land → Increased real estate prices and speculation Project target site relatively limited
Private developers find it difficult to secure project target sites
Source: Won Dong-il, Ahn Hyung-soon, Kang Jun-mo, 2005, “A Comparative Study on the Changes in Land Policy & Residential Development Systems of South Korea and China”, Korea Planners Association, 2005 Regular Journal (11. 4~5) Sourcebook p.432
The Ministry of Construction & Transportation, 2007, 2007 Housing Business Manual, p.160, Housing Seoul, 2008, Internal Data
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure & Transport, Department of New Town Housing Site Development, 2014, Housing Site Development Guidelines Article 13
Kim Jung-ho and Bae Soon-seok el al., 1994, “A Study on the Development Strategy of the Housing Development and Supply System”, Korea National Housing Corporation
Korea National Housing Corporation, 1992, 30 year anniversary of Korea National Housing Corporation book
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The Seoul Institute, 2009, “Analysis & Evaluation of Large Development Projects in Seoul”
Sohn Jung-mok, 2000, “Construction of Five Million Housing Units & Mok-dong New Town Development”,「The Territory」, Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements
Won Dong-il, Ahn Hyung-soon, Kang Jun-mo, 2005, “A Comparative Study on the Changes in Land Policy & Residential Development Systems of South Korea and China”, Korea Planners Association, 2005 Regular Journal (11. 4~5) Sourcebook p.432
Lim Suh-hwan, 1995, Development & Issues in Housing Site Development Policy, Focused on the 1970s and 1980s: Seeking New Space & Environmental Theory, Hanwool
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House of Many Ways (Howl #3)
Author(s): Diana Wynne Jones
A chaotically magical sequel to Howl's Moving Castle. Charmain Baker is in over her head. Looking after Great Uncle William's tiny cottage while he's ill should have been easy, but Great Uncle William is better known as the Royal Wizard Norland an his house bends space and time. Its single door leads to any number of places - the bedrooms, the kitchen, the caves under the mountains, the past, to name but a few. By opening that door, Charmain is now also looking after an extremely magical stray dog, a muddled young apprentice wizard and a box of the king's most treasured documents, as well as irritating a clan of small blue creatures. Caught up in an intense royal search, she encounters an intimidating sorceress named Sophie. And where Sophie is, can the Wizard Howl and fire demon Calcifer be far behind?
"Diana Wynne Jones ought to be crowned with coloured garlands because she is the best writer of magical fantasy for children in this country" Evening Standard "Diana Wynne Jones could teach Stephen King and JK Rowling a thing or two ! [she] has a skill for inserting just the right amount of detail in her written words, leaving you satiated but not stuffed." SFX "Diana Wynne Jones is, quite simply, the best writer of magic there is, for readers of any age." Neil Gaiman "!Her hallmarks include laugh-aloud humour, plenty of magic and imaginative array of alternate worlds. Yet, at the same time, a great seriousness is present in all of her novels, a sense of urgency that links Jones's most outrageous plots to her readers' hopes and fears!" Publishers Weekly "Truly magical -- guaranteed to leave you gasping -- even hotter than Potter" The Bookseller
Diana Wynne Jones is recognised internationally as a major writer of fantasy and in 2007 received a LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD at the World Fantasy Convention. She has also won the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award (twice) and the Guardian Award for CHARMED LIFE. Her books have been translated into more than eighteen languages, and her novel HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE was made into an animated film by Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki. Diana lives in Bristol with her husband, a professor of Early English literature.
Imprint : Harper Element
Author : Diana Wynne Jones
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Second Place – Retribution
Sydney Nolen
“Are you truly looking to throw your life away!?” The great dragon Xithuhcoatl asked menacingly, his teeth bared as the smoke around him glowed a fiery red. His opponent stood still, but his hand clenched tighter on his sword hilt.
“I did not come to exchange threats or pointless words,” the man in black said evenly.
“Nor do I come to beg for you to stop your pointless bloodshed of my people.” He paused to breath in deeply, then slowly exhaled. “Do you remember destroying the coastal town?”
“You’ll have to be more specific,” Xithucoatl laughed. “I have destroyed many villages, coastal or otherwise.”
The man only glared at him. “The village of Craigburg?” He spoke breathlessly.
The dragon shrugged. “Yes, why? Are you from there? The sole survivor?” He mocked. The man nodded, and, not too surprisingly, Xithucoatl’s eyes widened. “You’re not…
“The last of the Crendolf bloodline,” Prince Arthur Crendolf said calmly. He removed his helmet in one smooth motion to reveal the Crendolf symbol imbedded on his forehead, a black tattoo showing a dragon put to the sword. “I have come to avenge my people, Xithucoatl, and this time, you will not rise victorious.”
Xithucoatl roared loudly, then rose into the air. He began to circle the field as Arthur drew his bow, a family heirloom belonging to his late father. He placed one arrow on and let it fly, his aim as true as his motivation. The dragon roared again, this time in pain, as he felt the arrow through his leg. He reeled around, heading straight for the prince. Arthur saw him and ran behind a large tree.
“Come out doomed Prince!” Xithucoatl called angrily. “I will burn every forest on this continent to kill you if I must!” Arthur held his breath as the dragon soared overhead, spewing smoke onto the forest from above.
Every part of his body wanted to run out and kill Xithucoatl with a second arrow, but Arthur had seen his brother Thomas’s fate from that course of action. He stayed in that forest for nearly an hour, ducking behind a large boulder and remaining painstakingly still as the dragon continued his endless rampage.
Finally, after an eternity of waiting, Xithucoatl was convinced that he had killed the prince, and flew on, a trail of blood marking his way.
Arthur ran like the wind after the dragon, pushing himself to the point where he thought that he would break. But no, he would do this, if only to avenge his family.
He could see the village of Lathcoal straight ahead; Xithucoatl already tearing through it. Smoke rose into the air, blocking out the blood-red moon. Screams echoed through the silent night as century-old buildings and ancient statues suddenly caught fire and burned to nothing but a pile of ash.
Arthur turned at the final road to Lathcoat, heading straight for the small mountain above the village. He arrived at the end of the path and reached into his quiver for his brother’s silver arrow, the one Thomas had killed his first dragon with. He set it carefully on the string, waiting until Xithucoatl came into range.
Seconds later, the opportunity arose, and Arthur let the arrow fly, straight into Xithucoatl’s heart.
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The Best PC Monitors 2021
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Dell’s experience in producing high-end displays is obvious in the Ultrasharp U3219Q. The 3840 x 2160 IPS panel has been color calibrated at the factory to produce 99% sRGB color accuracy out of the box, as well as 95% DCI-P3 and 99% Rec. 709 color. The screen boasts 1.07 billion colors and a 1300:1 contrast ratio, while the 400 nits of brightness help it to HDR 400 certification. You even get four HDR profiles for different uses: Desktop, Movie, Game, and Reference — all of which make it ideal for professionals, content creators, photo editing, and multitasking.
Ports consist of a single DisplayPort 1.4, four USB 3.0 slots, a single HDMI 2.0, and a USB Type-C that offers Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4 connectivity, and USB 2.0 data connectivity. The USB-C slot also features up to 90 watts of charging power, which is great for juicing compatible high-end laptops.
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If you’re after amazing image quality in a large, 4K monitor that’s great for work and entertainment, the Dell Ultrasharp U3219Q is a perfect fit. As of writing, it’s been reduced from its regular price of $1,049 to under $800 and comes with a three-year warranty and Premium Panel Guarantee.
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In a category of its own with price tags starting at around $5,000, we have identified three key contenders. Dell’s new UltraSharp UP3221Q is the first 31.5-inch display to feature Mini LED-based full-area local dimming (FALD) backlighting with 2,048 zones, allowing high brightness and excellent contrast. The 1,000 cd/m2 peak HDR brightness means it’s VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certified, and it supports 99.8% of the DCI-P3 color space, 83% of the BT2020 color gamut as well as 93% of the Adobe RGB color space.
There are plenty of other pro-level features here: an integrated Calman Powered colorimeter, a picture-by-picture mode that can show outputs from two separate sources simultaneously, each with their own color space setup; and connectivity that includes DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0, two Thunderbolt 3, and two USB 3.1 ports.
Dell’s UP3221Q will cost $4,999 when it arrives on November 5. That’s still cheaper than last year’s winner, though – the still great Eizo ColorEdge CG319X, which is priced around $5,700.
The alternative, and likely the preferred choice for Apple users, is the Pro Display XDR. It comes with a higher resolution 6K resolution (6016 x 3384) instead of 4K, and the peak brightness hits 1,600 nits, but the 576 dimming zones are a step down from the PremierColor’s 2,048. Color accuracy is amazing as expected. Be prepared to add $1,000 if you want Apple’s stand, $199 for a VESA mount adapter, and another $1,000 for the optional “nano-texture glass.”
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Armenia And Azerbaijan Exchange Prisoners, Protests Continue Against Pashinyan
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On December 28th, more than a month after the end of the fighting in the southern Caucasus region of Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenia and Azerbaijan exchanged prisoners of war.
This is not the first time such an exchange happens.
Under Russian mediation, two Azerbaijanis and four Armenians have returned to their homeland, said the commander of the Russian peacekeeping forces on site, Rustam Muradov, the Interfax news agency reported on Monday.
A video shows how Sputnik reporters met in Yerevan the Armenian prisoners brought from Azerbaijan with the personal mediation of the commander of the Russian peacekeepers, Lieutenant General Rustam Muradov.
By mid-December, the two warring states had already exchanged more than 50 prisoners.
The Russian peacekeepers are continuing their efforts, educating citizens in Nagorno-Karabakh on security and safety, clearing out mines and more.
On December 27th, as a result of the work of the engineer-sapper group in the central region of the city of Stepanakert, 13.3 hectares of territory were cleared, during the inspection, they were found and transported to the landfill for the destruction of 1,149 explosive objects.
Furthermore, on December 28th, as a result of the work of the engineering group, 13.6 hectares of territory, 5 km of roads, 35 buildings were cleared, more than a thousand explosive objects were found.
Meanwhile, Artsakh rescuers were not allowed to search for missing persons in Hadrut.
The search and rescue teams of the State Emergency Service of Artsakh were not allowed to leave for Hadrut.
Head of the Public Relations Department of the State Emergency Service Hunan Tadevosyan told “Armenpress” about this.
“According to the plan, three groups were sent to search and rescue operations in the direction of Gadrut. In the morning there was no contact with the groups, but they were contacted some time ago, it became clear that they were not allowed to move from the vicinity of the Shekher village. Now they are returning,” Hunan Tadevosyan said.
On December 27, Azerbaijani media reported on the resumption of hostilities between the Armenian-Azerbaijani military near the village of Tog in Hadrut.
There are also reports of casualties on both sides. The village of Tog is under the full control of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan. The Artsakh Defense Army stated that not a single unit of the Defense Army, not a single serviceman took part in any operations, no emergency was registered, not a single shot was fired from the Armenian side.
In Armenia, protests against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan continue and the opposition rejected his proposal for “special elections”.
In an interview on December 27th, he said that the ate of the government should be determined by the people, and one of the ways of displaying the people’s expression of will is parliamentary elections.
“I am proposing a mechanism whereby everyone’s voice will be heard, and the correlation of these voices will be quantifiable and measurable. And, essentially, this is a mechanism of forming public solidarity. After all, what is the dispute about? The dispute is the following – who should decide the government’s fate. My presumption, and the presumption outlined by the Constitution, is that the people should determine the fate of the government,” Pashinyan said.
Asked whether or not changes will be implemented until early elections – Electoral Code, Constitution, stable majority, percentages – the PM said this should also become subject of discussion.
He said the parliament majority could solve these issues within the ruling faction.
“But we want discussions to take place over these topics, and we want to hear out all viewpoints. We want to have substantial discussions about everything. For all this time, I haven’t avoided answering any question neither from reporters nor anyone else. People claim I am a traitor, they are chanting and accusing me of treason, and I am telling them all right, I am ready to face this accusation. Let the people decide whether or not I am a traitor. Am I avoiding any accusation? Electoral Code? Very well, I have my perception on how it should be, let others also say their perceptions. First of all the parliamentary forces, but of course the other forces should also voice their perceptions,” Pashinyan said.
The opposition publicly rejected Pashinyan’s proposal for special elections.
Opposition leader (17 parties), candidate for Prime Minister Vazgen Manukyan said that elections in the country are possible only after a new government is formed as a result of Pashinyan’s departure.
According to him, the actions of disobedience will continue until Pashinyan resigns.
Earlier, Pashinyan invited the opposition to consultations to discuss the holding of early elections.
Recall that the opposition has set a goal to meet 2021 without Prime Minister Pashinyan. There are only a few days left until 2021.
Azerbaijan, on its part, continues releasing videos of its “liberated territories.”
There’s also a video of the Azerbaijani prisoners of war returning to Baku.
Azerbaijan also released a list of 2,883 names, photos and military ranks of those that died in the Nagorno-Karabakh war.
The list can be found here: [pdf]
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South Washington County Schools » News » 2019-20 » Middleton Elementary celebrates "I Love to Read Month"
The students at Middleton Elementary kicked off "I Love to Read Month" with an Olympic themed opening ceremony. Students gathered in the gymnasium where the school's mascot lit the cauldron of learning with the torch. The Media Specialist, Bay Shock, acted as the Master of Ceremonies and Principal Sara Palodichuk, Assistant Principal Jenna Downs and Reading Specialist Peggy Rollins described all the reading and writing activities that will take place throughout the month.
During the opening ceremony, teachers participated in fun reading activities. Teachers raced with a book on their heads, and if the book was dropped, they had to stop and read a paragraph from the book. Other teachers teamed up for a hula hoop competition to see how long one could hula hoop while reading a book at the same time.
"The Middleton opening ceremony was a fun way for our school community to begin our ‘I Love to Read Month'," said Assistant Principal Jenna Downs. "Students and staff are looking forward to all of the Olympic-inspired reading activities throughout the month."
Students will participate in the "Go for the Gold" reading activities during the of month February, including "Gold Medal Book", where students share a short summary of the book they are reading each morning, "Torchlight Reading", which includes reading in the classroom with a flashlight, and Olympic themed writing activities.
"We are thankful to have such creative staff members that create and support engaging learning opportunities for our school," concluded Downs.
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‘The Rock’ Shows His Softer Side By Donating Over 700K Water Bottles To Frontline Workers
The former wrestler's heartwarming message to healthcare workers across the country might just make you shed a tear.
Kristen Burns
You might not think that a former professional wrestler-turned-actor who starred in movies like "Rampage" and the "Fast and the Furious" would have a soft spot for frontline workers, but his recent actions would prove you wrong.
Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson recently partnered with the artesian water brand Voss to donate over 700,000 bottles of water to healthcare workers across the country.
Johnson spoke about the project in an Instagram video, where he said he had a message for "some very, very special people out there." He went on to thank the healthcare workers who have been "working so tirelessly day in and day out for months now" during the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Cedar Sinai in New York, facilities that were hit hard during the coronavirus pandemic, were among the hospitals that received cases of Voss water along with a personal note from Johnson thanking them for their hard work.
After receiving the deliveries, staff members at the hospitals shared photos and video clips of workers cheering and shouting "Thank you" when they heard who was behind the donations.
Frontline workers cheered when they heard who was behind the water bottle donations. @vosswater
Even as cases continue to rise in some areas of the country, Johnson remained positive in his message to the workers, saying that the public will continue to work hard to prevent the virus from spreading.
"We, as non-healthcare workers, my fellow Americans and myself, we're gonna do everything that we possibly can to be disciplined, to be diligent and responsible during this time — doing everything that we can do in support you," he pledged. "And that means wearing our masks, practicing social distancing, and again, doing everything that we can. Now is the time that we have to be as diligent as we possibly can, and as disciplined as we can."
In May, Voss announced a Covid-19 relief program and delivered bottles of water to medical first responders in New York and California. Now, they're using their international reach to get water bottles to frontline workers all over the world.
Voss has been delivering bottled water to healthcare workers and non-profit organizations since the pandemic began. @vosswater
"Water is essential to life, but what's become clear during this global pandemic is just how essential our frontline workers are to everyone's survival," Glenn Hartman, Chief Executive Officer of the Americas at VOSS, said in statement. "Since we began this initiative, we learned that bottled water is among the most requested resources from frontline workers."
The Rock joined forces with Voss in 2019 and has since helped to distribute water to various causes and organizations all over the country, including sending 5,000 bottles to the Salvation Army in his home state of Georgia after the recent tornadoes.
Johnson and Voss donated bottles of water to Johnson's home state of Georgia after recent tornadoes decimated communities. @vosswater
"We are very grateful to Mr. Johnson for partnering with The Salvation Army of Georgia in Doing the Most Good," Lt. Colonel William Mockabee, Divisional Commander for The Salvation Army of Georgia, said. "His kindness will go a long way to provide help and hope for people in their time of need."
Kudos to the Rock and other celebs who have been stepping up to help others during the pandemic. We're sure the workers will be forever thankful for his generous contribution.
For more information on Voss's Covid 19 relief efforts, click here.
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PUBLISHED 11:45 AM ET Nov. 19, 2020 PUBLISHED 11:45 AM EST Nov. 19, 2020
OHIO — Ohio's unemployment claims took a sharp uptick last week to a rate not seen since the summer.
Between Nov. 8-14, 24,964 people filed claims for unemployment benefits, which is a more than 14% jump compared to the week before. It's also the highest number of applications filed since the end of July. More than 25,900 Ohioans filed between July 26-Aug. 1.
The Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services reports more than $7.3 billion in unemployment payments have been dispursed to more than 841,000 Ohioans in the last 35 weeks.
Although there's no evidence to show that COVID-19 caused the rise in claims, it comes as the state is seeing record highs for cases and hospitalizations.
On Wednesday, the Ohio Department of Health didn't release complete COVID-19 data because of technical glitches and a surge of cases across the state, according to Gov. Mike DeWine's office. The department updated the database with partial information around 7 p.m., saying there are still thousands of cases to be counted.
As of Thursday, the dashboard still hasn't been updated.
Not only did Ohio see a sharp uptick in claims, but so did the U.S. overall.
The country saw its first increase in claims in five weeks. More than 742,000 Americans filed last week, which is 31,000 more than the week before.
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Initial claims were 742,000 for the week ending 11/14 (+31,000).
Insured unemployment was 6,372,000 for the week ending 11/7 (-429,000).https://t.co/ys7Eg5LKAW
— US Labor Department (@USDOL) November 19, 2020
The news comes as business owners and individuals worry about another potential shutdown. Gov. Mike DeWine has repeatedly said he doesn't want to do another shutdown, threatening the financial health of businesses and individuals, but said Wednesday it's not out of the question.
Lawmakers in the Ohio House overwhelming approved a bill that would prevent DeWine from issuing another shutdown like in the spring. HB621 would make all businesses deemed as essential and will allow them to stay open no matter what.
DeWine said he would veto the bill, saying it is “horribly misguided" and added the state needs to do what it can to stop the spread.
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Walking Dead season 2 major spoilers
July 6, 2011 | By Stephen | 1 Reply More
Blastr has written a Walking Dead season 2 story pointing out that TV Guide has gone to Robert Kirkman (the creator of the original comic), with their theories of what Dr. Jenner whispered to sheriff Rick Grimes in the fortress-like depths of the Center for Disease Control.
I think they’ve got what they’ve predicted wrong. Here’s my predictions, and given that I 100% advance guessed the story-line of the last Dr Who series episode, you might want to look away now…
The doc whispered that his blood test of Rick Grimes showed that Rick had been infected with the zombie virus, but due to his catatonic state in hospital, somehow he escaped becoming a zombie. Given he has been infected once already, Rick is now almost immune to becoming a zombie.
Kirkman whispered that Rick’s blood holds the potential cure for those already infected/or those not yet infected. This sets up the season nicely, with Rick knowing he has to get to whatever passes for civilisation so his blood can be used for a zombie virus cure.
I predict the big reveal for this fact will come about when Rick is actually bitten by a zombie in season 2, but fails to become one after getting the sweats etc.
That’s how this SFF author would write it, anyway…
What do you think? Any other theories you’d care to share in the comments field?
Lord Kazuya says:
Well, in the comic book everyone is infected. You just need to die to become a zombie.
I like your idea but I think the tv show will try to respect the comic book.
I think Jenner said Rick that Lori is pregnant. (She is, in the comic book)
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According to modern philosopher Hilary Bok, “A person whose actions depend on her choices has alternatives; if she is, in addition, capable of stepping back from her existing motivations and habits and making a reasoned decision among them, then […] she is free.” Free will is the ability to use reason and good judgment to make a decision from among her alternatives. Seeing alternatives, however, is difficult for those who are inattentive to the nuances of their situation. In Antigone, Sophocles shows how prejudice and passion impair the use of good judgment by blocking Creon and Antigone from seeing the avenues toward a peaceful resolution to their dispute. Their tragic fates are often mistaken as the result of a clash of irreconcilable ideologies, but Haemon’s reasonable voice suggests that there is a way to compromise in even the most antagonistic of situations. How, then, can we recognize our alternatives in order to judge the best course of action and thus exercise free will?
Antigone and the body of Polynices
Free will is the ability “of rational agents to choose a course of action from among various alternatives.” The power to choose our course of action relies on our capacity for judgment. It is good judgment that leads one to choosing the most reasonable course of action in pursuit of the best possible outcome. In his Discourse on Method, Descartes discusses judgment’s role as the leader of the will:
For, given that our will tends not to pursue or flee anything unless our understanding represents it to the will as either good or bad, it suffices to judge well in order to do well, and to judge as best one can, in order also to do one’s very best, that is to say, to acquire all the virtues and in general all the other goods that one could acquire, and, when one is certain that this is the case, one could not fail to be contented (16).
Note that in Descartes’ view, the will is not the acting agent – it merely follows what judgment deems to be the best course of action. “To do one’s very best” is the direct result of “judg[ing] as best one can.” Thus, if one can apply reason to identify the “good” from the “bad” – if one can judge wisely – then Descartes posits that one can “acquire all the virtues” and live a good and happy life. While judgment is the premise of will to action, it is important to note that making choices first requires a set of alternatives from which to choose.
To recognize alternate courses of action, we must fully observe the situation by “stepping back from […] existing motivations and habits” (Bok). Following Descartes’ discussion of acquiring virtues, Simone Weil suggests that the virtues of life can be attained through strict focus and conscious meditation. In Gravity and Grace, she claims, “the authentic and pure values – truth, beauty and goodness – in the activity of a human being are the result of one and the same act, a certain application of full attention to the object” (108). The act of giving an object “full attention” involves discovering facets of the object that were never seen before. Such a method of careful observation is used to discover alternatives in a situation. In uncovering options we create the opportunity to exercise judgment. But Weil warns “not to try to interpret” the subject while observing it, because interpretation may be conditioned by social influences that may confine and narrow our understanding of the subject. Ultimately, it is a lack of complete understanding that prevents us from identifying all of our alternatives in a situation.
The character Creon from Sophocles’ play, Antigone, acts without full consideration of his situation, and fails to recognize his opportunity to avoid catastrophe. His son, Haemon, tries to reason with him to reverse Antigone’s death sentence with appeals to logos by claiming that public opinion opposes the sentence. However, Creon ignores reason and hastily decides that Haemon is fighting on “the woman’s side”. He fails to consider the situation from Haemon’s and the citizens’ point of view and falsely concludes that Haemon has turned against him. Additionally, Creon is encouraged by a patriarchal standard to rule over his son, and automatically discredits his reasoning as immature. He retorts viciously, “So, men our age, we’re to be lectured, are we? – schooled by a boy his age?” (96). No matter how sound or eloquent Haemon’s argument is, Creon is impermeable to reason because of paranoia of losing power over the state, and his self-conviction that killing Antigone is the only method of preserving and strengthening his position of power. The argument in this scene demonstrates that it is not the clash of irreconcilable ideologies that leads to a tragic end, but instead the inability to carefully consider the wisdom from others. Creon failed to follow Weil and Descartes’ method of careful deliberation and good judgment before action; perhaps if Creon were given space and time, he would have been more rational in his decisions.
It is important to note that as a leader, Creon’s decisions are placed on a pedestal, and that his decisions were always made rashly and in the presence of an audience. This is a recipe for disaster, since Weil believes that it is in solitude that we are better able to focus our observations:
Solitude. Where does it’s value lie? For in solitude we are in the presence of mere matter (even the sky, the stars, the moon, trees in blossom), things of less value (perhaps) than a human spirit. Its value lies in the greater possibility of attention. If we could be attentive to the same degree in the presence of a human being… (110)
Being around others when making decisions is distracting. Other people may disrupt our attention by introducing bias and their presence may pressure us to make irrational decisions. In solitude, we are free of pressure to conform to rules or social norms, and thus free to arrive at our own conclusions following reason. Descartes warns against following the actions of others, and claims that the social customs we may feel pressured to follow can be full of faults. He reflects, “I learned not to believe anything too firmly of which I had been persuaded only by example and custom; and thus I little by little freed myself from many errors that can darken our natural light and render us less able to listen to reason” (6). Descartes was thus able to liberate himself and to construct a realm of freethinking by deriving truths from observation, and not from “example and custom”. Removed from the noisiness of the world, an individual has the freedom to observe the situation without pressure to arrive at a premature conclusion, and without fear for his social standing. Beyond the reach of the pressure that comes from being surrounded with his subjects Creon may have heard the voice of reason in his son and realize that killing Antigone would ruin his relationship with the city and with his son. However, Creon is not the only one at fault – Antigone, too displays a lack of good judgment, as she blindly follows desire without thought and control.
Emotion such as desire may impair the use of judgment if we allow it to control our thoughts. Love is often portrayed to be inescapable and able to control the thoughts and actions of people. In Antigone, love is blamed as an agent that enraptures Antigone and sends her to doom. Before Antigone descends to her death chamber, the chorus cries, ““Love! – / you wrench the minds of the righteous into outrage, / swerve them to their ruin – you have ignited this, / this kindred strife, father and son at war / and Love alone the victor – ”(101). Love is personified as force that drives even “the minds of the righteous into outrage.” Antigone is righteous in providing a proper burial for her dead brother, but her love and obsession with death make her deaf to her sister’s pleas, and unwaveringly hostile to Creon. From the opening scene Antigone expresses her wish to die, and it appears that her motives were incited by a lust for death. Her procession down the steps into the ground is similar to a wedding ceremony, and constant references to marriage suggest that Antigone truly is proceeding to “go wed the lord of the dark waters” (102). Antigone wantonly submits herself to lust and at the same time forfeits her ability to reason and judge well. Weil claims that the desire to surrender to passion must be suppressed in one’s self in order to fully realize one’s free will. Weil argues, “We have to endure the biting of desire passively, as we do a suffering which brings home to us our wretchedness, and we have to keep our attention turned towards the good” (109). We are tempted to surrender ourselves to desire, which feels inescapable, but can actually be endured by ignoring its presence. Desire is merely a distractor that drives us away from the “good”, and can lead us astray in our actions, as it did to Antigone. It hinders our ability to understand and rationalize, thus disabling us from seeing choices and judging with clarity and reason.
If free will is defined as the ability to use reason and good judgment to decide a course of action, then it is an ability that we have but cannot easily exercise. We must apply our full attention in observing a situation to identify decision points. Sometimes that focus can only be attained in solitude, and after gaining control of desires. Only then are we free to exercise our power to reason and choose.
Bok, Hilary. “Want to Understand Free Will? Don’t Look to Neuroscience.” Chronicle Review. (2012): n. page. Web. 10 Nov. 2013.
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Sophocles, . The Three Theban Plays Antigone, Oedipus the King, Oedipus At Colonus. Penguin Books, 1984. Print.
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The deadline to create a Black Friday Record Store Day WISH LIST is Wednesday, October 16th at NOON.
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And that's because certain indie stores across the country will be the place to get special releases created just for you, for giving and getting this holiday season, and they're scheduled for release on Black Friday, November 29, 2019.
Now, this is not Record Store Day, Jr., but it is brought to you by the powers-that-be at Record Store Day. This is a group of special releases you can only find at certain independent record stores nationwide. The magic of these pieces (many uber-limited) is that every one of them is something someone will really LOVE to get, and you'll really ENJOY giving. And you may have the added nice feeling of supporting a local, independently owned (Strictly Discs, Independently Owned since 1988) business during the holidays.
Our list of Black Friday exclusives can be found HERE. You've got to register for our list or you can also jump over to the RSD site which shows the list (just without our pricing). And while we will try to have ample stock (one of the deepest in the midwest) of all items, please know that some of these products are extremely limited and will sell out quickly.
If you create a wishlist, it will be updated within our system prior to November 29, 2019. We expect that you will be in the store on November 29th to pick up any requested items. And remember, a wish is NOT an order. Thank you!
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We've got a slick LP version of the latest from CURREN$Y and STATIK SELEKTAH; 'Gran Turismo' celebrates the duos love of weed and cars over genius, laidback instrumentals. Detroit producer FLEET DREAMS joins up with vocalist Aj Magic for an expansive EP of Balearic R&B that could be dominating any commercial airwaves if it had half a chance. We've got two new arrivals from NAS: a second volume of his 'Lost Tapes' on CD, and a new LP edition of 'It Was Written'.
Into the foggy home studios we go with a wildly varying grip of releases from bygone DIY projects. Eighties Irish group OPERATING THEATRE craft dubby CabVol style miniatures and more sweeping, baroque pieces on the new compilation 'Miss Mauger'. German pop savant Christian Pfluger released several scintillating tapes in the 80s as DIE WELTTRAUMFORSCHER, making haunting, strange pop along the continuum traveled by R Stevie Moore, Martin Newell, and Ariel Pink. 'Die Singende Sternlaterne / Folklore Des Weltalls 1982' collects two of his best releases. French darkwave ensemble A GETHSEMANI released 'Ame Triste' themselves in 1987, and it still holds up as one of the headier heights of east-meets-west ethereality. Dutch producer RX-101 filled several cans of tape full of his killer, hummable, early Aphex-style melodic IDM in the late 90s, but they were never released until recently. We now have 'Dopamine', a strongly-curated 2LP set of the best tracks from the vault. Thinkin-folks dance music at its finest right here.
The Russian label GOST ZVUK turns 5 years old and celebrates their potent stable with a lovely 3LP set featuring every one of their artists. We'd have no idea what was going on over there in the cold streets of Moscow and St. Petersburg if not for this groundbreaking label, and this comp lays that out with a quickness. Having shed his prior moniker Ital, we have a great new album of spectral, psychedelic techno from RELAXER, and a similarly brainstem-rubbing new double album from SPECIAL REQUEST, packaged in stunning silver foil. Detroit techno hardware warrior H-FUSION has a new collection of dusty, freewheeling beatdown on the Death of Rave label.
Right on the heels of their gig at the Crucible last night, we have a new expanded repress of the 'Country Girl EP' by BOY HARSHER. The Running Back label delivers a snappy, happy comp of sparkling nu-disco called 'One Swallow Doesnt Make A Summer', and we have a new EP on the more clubby end of things from SUZANNE KRAFT.
On the jazz tip, we've got the latest International Anthem release from JAMIE BRANCH, 'Fly or Die II'. Toronto jazz unit EUCALYPTUS convene a lovely session of mellow, vibey horn-led jams on 'Kick It Till You Flip It'. Rising UK phenom NEUE GRAFIK has yet another entry in the long list of great British jazz records this year on 'Foulden Road'. Plus, we've got a new CD from DAVE HOLLAND.
Duos! Guitarist BILL MACKAY joins cellist KATINKA KLEIJN for an elevated session of folk instrumentals called 'Stir'. British improv dudes JACOB SAMUEL and BEN VINCE craft liminal, yet strident pieces centered around courageously frail piano. UK unit MOSQUITOES return with 'Vortex Veering Back To Venus', an unpeggable record of post-industrial bleakness drawing on the teachings of This Heat. JATINDER SINGH DURHAILAY and DAVID EDREN deliver 'Tea Notes', a therapeutic album of classical Indian strings and synth meant to enhance the sipping experience. This is a nice one for when you are looking to go night-night soon.
Last up, we've got releases from a handful of labels who are really doing the on-the-ground work of unearthing funk biz and rare grooves from round the world. Not quite a household name but no less astounding is the Brazilian singer ANA MAZZOTTI, whose 1974 album 'Ninguem Vai Me Segurar' is a stunning slab of bossa nova pop with its ambitions pointed towards the coming eras of funky soul. Belize's BRO DAVID released some scarce albums of funky soul he called 'cungo' in the 80s and now sees a compilation of the best ones out called 'Modern Music From Belize'; really heart-lifting stuff here. South African boogie funk scarcely sounds more timeless than on this new collection from KUMASI, titled 'I Know You Feel It' with much deserved confidence. 90s R&B from the Bahamas with a distinct poetic edge comes through from F.J., and we have a nice repress of the Haitian folk-fusion bomb from MUSHI & LAKANSYEL.
Heading downstairs for this week's Used Vinyl Alert, you'll be pleased to see some spectacular new arrivals this week. We've refreshed the recent 45 arrivals and the LP bins are loaded up with everything from Buena Vista Social Club to Boards of Canada, from Candlemass to Sam Cooke, from Mount Rushmore to Mission UK, from Lonnie Smith to Patti Smith.
The classics front is well-covered this week, with seminal titles from the Beatles, the Stones, Cream, Neil Young, Led Zeppelin, the Grateful Dead, Tom Petty, the Kinks, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Frank Zappa and the Mothers, Van Morrison, the Box Tops, King Crimson, Beach Boys, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, the Who, the Doors, and Lou Reed.
Some crucial, seldom seen titles in jazz are in from Lonnie Smith, James Moody, Bill Evans, Charles Mingus, John Coltrane, Duke Ellington, Chick Corea, and Ron Carter.
Country comes through from Jeannie C Riley, George Jones, Hawkshaw Hawkins, Emmylou Harris, Merle Haggard, Ernest Tubb, Johnny Cash and June Carter, Waylon Jennings, and Hank Williams.
Heavy classics from Metallica, Def Leppard, AC/DC, Candlemass, and Blue Oyster Cult are joined by new wave from INXS, Blondie, the Cars, Tears For Fears, and Nick Lowe. We've got some great indie things in from Bis, Panda Bear, Of Montreal, Whitney, the Pixies, Deerhoof, Belle and Sebastian, and an early rarity from the Flaming Lips.
We wrap up with some great 80s soundtracks and an incredible vinyl set of Akira Kurosawa filmscores, plenty of disco EPs and LPs, some hip-hop, blues, and folk oddities, and some lovely Japanese traditional LPs!
I ask for respite, yet the inventory regenerates and the consumer remains unsatiated. The Academy Award for used inventory in the compact discs category is five Rolling Stones digipacks spanning the immediate interval right before their classic run, a mixture of late and early Talking Heads and more Jerry Garcia material, some with the Dead, some with Merl Saunder and some as the headliner. There's also some choice gray area live dates [nudge/wink] from George Harrison, Van Morrison with Chet Baker (?) in 1974 (!), and a tidy version of Neil's "Journey Through the Past." Scattered amongst are tasty comps from Jimi, choice Dylan, a pair from Peter Green and a handful of prime Moody Blues. Bluesville is populated this week by Luther Allison, BB KIng, Taj Mahal and Dr. John. We'll close out the week with jazz. Look for digipacks of Miles' sinister "Live-Evil" and "Live at Fillmore East," along with multi-disc sets capturing the quintet with Coltrane in its last tour. Let's throw in classics like "Sunday at the Village Vanguard" from Bill Evans and "Impressions" from the Trane-Eric Dolphy group and split for the week.
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The Avett Brothers - “Closer Than Together” The Avett Brothers have trod a lot of musical ground since they exploded on the scene about fifteen years ago. But the last several albums have seemed to be lacking in the fire that fueled their earlier recordings. “Closer Than Together” is a concept album detailing the state of the United States the last several years. Most concept albums can be rather turgid affairs which often sacrifice good songwriting for the sake of the concept’s overarching theme. That is not the case with “Closer Than Together.” The album is a breath of fresh air, with some of the best songwriting that the band has produced in years. I noticed that Rick Rubin produced the album, and it may be that Mr. Rubin kicked some butt to get such inspiring performances and songs out of the Brothers. The songs are freed from the fancy production that dogged the last several albums. The production of “Closer Than Together” is sparse but it spotlights the songs and performances. “Closer Than Together” is a simple return to the excitement that the band generated back in the 2000s. - Ted
Angel Olson - “All Mirrors” Angel Olson has has always worn her emotions on her sleeve. She was not shy about exposing her soul to her public with her songs. “All Mirrors” is finally the vehicle that Ms. Olson needed to finally liberate the deep emotions that her songwriting conveys. The vast majority of the tracks have a small string section that quite simply highlights what is good and great about her music. But the string sections are not used as classical light, rather the string arrangements are used almost in a psychedelic sense that immediately draws the listener into the raw sentiments of the songs, And the album's eleven songs are the best that she has written so far. It may be premature to declare “All Mirrors’ as the best album of the year. But I believe, that those who hear the album will immediately agree with that ranking. - Ted
Ron, Ryan, Angie, Marty, Evan, Matt, Ben, Will, Ed, Isaac, Larry, Andy, Mark, Jack, Eric & Mike
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Syrian conflict.
Obama sux
By LoooSeR,
September 19, 2015 in Open Discussion
#SAA take control of farms connecting Daraya - Moadimiya, as well as capturing weapons #Damascus
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The US State Department and other US government organs believed their own propaganda. Remember this? The US government is filled with aging Baby Boomers who feel considerable nostalgia about the
Look, I'm a patriotic American, and this sort of video makes me happy. You see, as a patriotic American, I have long believed that my country makes the best propaganda. Tremendous. Huge. The best,
#IS lost 40+ militants in yesterday's attack on Al-Sina'a, despite little advances they did not take the whole neighbourhood #DeirEzzor
#IS detonated a VBIED near #SAA positions at Jabal Tharda south of #DeirEzzor Airbase, clashes ongoing
Abu Shamel, commander of #JN artillery unit was killed in an #RuAF airstrike in East Ghouta #Damascus
#JN & allies clash with militants led by Abdel Baset Saroot (accused of being pro-#IS) in Al-Ghantou north #Homs countryside
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Latakia map (update).#SAA/ #NDF have regained control #Jabal_Nuba mount for 2nd time
#Syria #TwitterKurds Congratulations to the #Kurds for opening up #HDP Democratic Peoples Party Office in #Moscow
Turkey PM accuses pro-Kurdish party head of 'treason' over Russia comments
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Thursday denounced the head of the pro-Kurdish opposition party's criticism of Ankara's decision to shoot down a Russian warplane over Syria last month as a "disgrace" and "treason".
Selahattin Demirtas, co-head of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP), met with the Russian foreign minister in Moscow on Wednesday and criticized Ankara for shooting down the warplane.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26vE2NfAi40
#Syria #Aleppo Rebels positions near Khan Tuman targeted by cluster munitions
#Syria 1 Su-24M, 3 Su-25SMs (27,30,21) with 4 FAB-500 M62 HE bombs each taking off from Humaymim AB. Via @RT_com
#RuAF airstrike on Jihadist training camp in #Idlib located
#RuAF airstrike on a fuel tanker column in #Aleppo located
#Syria: PHOTO: Shia fighter half-selfie with dead Rebels in background. #Aleppo
Turkistani Islamic Party fighters using TOW missile in Ghab Plain in northern Hama
#Syria: PHOTO: An Su-24 dropping it's munitions over the town of Al-Rami, #Idlib.
Breaking: Syrian Army storms the strategic village of Al-Sirmaniyah in Idlib
Moments ago in the Idlib Governorate’s western countryside, the Syrian Arab Army’s 45th Regiment of the 1st Armored Division – in coordination with the National Defense Forces (NDF) of Joureen and the Syrian Social Nationalist Party (SSNP) – launched a powerful assault on the strategic village of Al-Sirmaniyah after partially encircling it these past few weeks.
According to several field reports from the Al-Ghaab Plains, the Syrian Armed Forces are attacking Al-Sirmaniyah from the western flank while the Russian MI-24 Hind Helicopter Gunship bombards the Islamist rebels of Jaysh Al-Fateh (Army of Conquest) inside of this large village in western Idlib.
120 combat sorties
#Iran #IRGC officers killed in #Aleppo #Syria.
Muslim #saa soldier with christian cross on rifle butt. Why? Solidarity with christians comrades fighting jihadists
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Ohh, this is that report from Amnesty that was done based on Skype interviews? I loled
Yeah Russia killing civilians like they've got little lightning bolts on their uniforms sure is funny.
Here's me not giving a fuck
Listen buddy, im sure from whatever air conditioned colleged dorm you wrote that comment, it seems very far away and very different from the cockpit of those evil goosestepping Russki's
Hell pratically every modern war since Vietnamn has been felt expotionally less and less on the American populace. Whether it be matters of having your son or brother go off to war or questioning the resolve of American leaders to win such wars, and then rather, if such wars are winnable
So every generation or so, young people naturally qeustion the moraility of war, espically that of killing noncombatents, or even targeting them speically
and the answer is- tough shit
Sure, in a perfect world, only military aged males would kill other only military aged males in the most humane of ways possible
But we dont live in a perfect world, we live in a world where airliners are blown up and theaters are shot up
And even if there was a piratical way to only kill Islamist when they wonder out in the open, obviously armed and no where near any civilians, whose to say thats even the most effective route
The Syrian war, like any war, will be one not by two sides lining up and fighting to determine who has the bestests army, but when the leaders of sufficent amounts of hostile populations are convined without a shadow of a doubt that they have truly been defeated and further resistance is futile
And sure, maybe if this was a war against a specific nation of rational actors it would just be a matter of targeting combatants, because eventually the generals will say that the war cant be one, and the president will say that he is tired of seeing orphans and widows created by clockwork
But this isnt, weather it be ISIS or the most moderate gluten free freedom fighter Free Syrian Army, they still are in a sense Islamist, and its pretty hard to convince someone who will be rewarded in paradise for entirety for his current actions to step off the plate.
Any sign of mercy or reprieve to such groups wont be seen as such, but rather weakness or signs that they are doing something right. And as long as they have arms attached to their torso's and working firearms chances out they will continue into the fray
The United States made this mistake of limited bombing in Vietnam, in the end, turns out the Vietnamese weren't going to play fair and recognize that "oh, they could be bombing us alot worse, but they arent, those are swell guys, we should work out a peace"
Fuck no, they regrouped, toke more and more bombings with a stiff upper lip, and eventually, though being outmatched in the conventional sense of warfare they were seriously packing in the political will to continue
And these were atheist commie's who new being in the wrong place at the wrong time during a B-52 raid meant that their existence was permanently kaput
But that didnt stop them, they rebuilt, they kept going into the jungle, they kept reloading the SAM batteries, and eventually, well, i think you knew what happened
And while im not paranoid enough to entertain the notion that eventually Syria will fully fall under the wings of Islamism, i do certainty know that anything sort of unconventional surrender, i.e. large parts of Syria being left to the Jihadists, will simply result in continuation of attacks sometime in the near or otherwise future.
And right now the best chance of getting anyone to surrender in that camp is the bomb them into the stone age, if that means striking at the mothers and daughters of the people who would have no problems murdering mothers and daughters in Paris, Damascus, and countless other places where Radical Islam, moderate or otherwise, has destroyed the lives of those with not the most abstract connection to the war, and continuing to support the efforts of, well then i say that is more than necessary
And doing anything less than as mercilessly and efficiently ending the ability and most importantly, will, of the enemy to make war, is the pure cuckholdry, in the purest sense of the word
T___A and Donward
You are funny in your ability to be so double-faced.
Guys, killing civilians like they've got lighting bolts on their uniforms was happeneing in Est. Ukraine in form of Azov, Donbass, Aidar, Shakhtarsk, Tornado battalions/regiments. Amn.Int. report claims that in a month Russian airstrikes killed 200 'civilians' (even if areas, controlled by "moderates" are pretty deserted, as around 5/7% of population lives in ISIS/Nusra/Ash-Sham/etc. controlled areas,) while OSCE only in one old Soviet mine discovored around 195-205 bodies of people, that were killed (shot in the head mostly) while being captured by Ukr/pro-Kiev forces. Where was you when this happened and discovered?
If you want to see airforces, that deliberatly target civilians, just look at Ukr SU-25 attack on Luhansk at 02.06.2014 or June 16 bombings of Snezhnoe.
Yesterday SyAAF and Russian VKS managed to kill a lot of commanders of Eastern Ghouta islamists.
Yuri Lyamin's blog post about that:
In Syria,there is a rather serious success. Syrian air force on December 25 bombed the headquarters of one of the largest militant groups in Syria - "Jaish al-Islam," which controls the eastern suburbs of Damascus, and of the agricultural belt around it (the so-called East Ghouta). As a result of an air strike many warlords of the "Jaish al-Islam" and its allies of "Ahrar al-Sham" were killed, while they were gathered at the meeting, amongst assasinated - the direct leader of the "Jaish al-Islam" - Zahran Alloush, as well as his deputy, and Press Secretary.
Alloush and "Jaish al-Islam" were a very big bet made by Saudi Arabia, and he was one of the most famous commanders of insurgents in Syria. The liquidation of such a charismatic leader, and other commanders could deal a serious hit to the "Jaish al-Islam" and the Saudis plans.
You may recall that the destruction of the leadership of the group "Liwa al-Tawhid" near Aleppo, which was headed by Abdul Qader Saleh in the autumn of 2013 as a result of air strikes by Syrian Air Force, eventually led to the collapse of it into smaller parts/groups.
Syrian UAV footage of this operation:
"Before"
"After"
Syrian Air Force Intelligence behind the Alloush assassination in rural Damascus
Yesterday, the prominent Islamist rebel commander of Jaysh Al-Islam (Army of Islam) – Zahran Alloush – was confirmed dead after the Syrian Arab Air Force (SAAF) delivered a powerful airstrike in the East Ghouta region of rural Damascus, killing the latter and several other Islamist rebel commanders in the process.
Following the death of Zahran Alloush, Al-Masdar News investigated the events that ultimately led to his assassination via an airstrike from the Syrian Arab Air Force; this required our news team to reach out several sources in Damascus, including intelligence officers and high-ranking officers from the Syrian Arab Army (SAA).
Al-Masdar News was informed by a trusted source in Damascus that the Syrian Air Force Intelligence was behind the assassination of Zahran Alloush and several of his deputies.
According to Al-Masdar News’ source in Damascus, the Syrian Air Forces Intelligence has infiltrated Jaysh Al-Islam’s high command and several other Islamist rebel groups inside the East Ghouta region.
One of the intelligence officers that infiltrated Alloush’s network had revealed to the AFI the precise location of the Islamist rebel command meeting that was taking place in the East Ghouta; this ultimately led to the death of Zahran Alloush and his comrades.
This is not the first time that the Syrian Air Force Intelligence has carried out an assassination; however, this is by far one of their largest operations during this war.
Al-Mukowama aka Hezbollah information thread: only arab (not really arab) army (not really an army) that knows how to fight.
By LoooSeR
Well, looking at amount of info that i can get about Al-Mukowama, i decided to make a separate thread about them where we (or just me) will collect information about Al-Mukowama aka Hezbollah aka Islamic Resistance of Lebanon. Will try to update this thread as often as new information will be avaliable.
First section will be about Hezbollah military wing/Al-Mukowama in general. Second - infantry. 3rd - armor, 4th - special services.
Creating this thread now, will add major updates later.
1. What is Hezbollah
Hebollah is a Lebanon political party that represents southern Lebanon and shia communities interests and also is big part of social life in Lebanon (healthcare, construction, education, etc.).
"Hezbollah not only has armed and political wings – it also boasts an extensive social development program. Hezbollah currently operates at least four hospitals, twelve clinics, twelve schools and two agricultural centres that provide farmers with technical assistance and training. It also has an environmental department and an extensive social assistance program. Medical care is also cheaper than in most of the country's private hospitals and free for Hezbollah members." (yes, this is from wiki, but it represents social aspect of Hezbollah pretty well)
Current views on organisation are very different, but all they can be generally divided in 2 point of views - first is that organisation aim is the abolition of the confessional political system imposed by the colonialists, replacing it with an Islamic states modeled on Iranian example second is that organisation gone though serious re-view of it's place and ideaology and accepted Lebanon internal politics rules and now work to improve shia communities place in Lebanon society.
A bit of history.
After South Lebanon occupation in 1982, different existing groups of shias (including radicals), that were not connected to "Amal" party (only shia party at the time in Lebanon) started to form a "Hezbollah" in Bekaa valley. Unification of different groups was happening in the same time with increasing connection with Iran, that was looking at possibilities of "exporting" Islamic Revolution to other countries in the region. Bekaa was de-facto controlled by Syria, which had direct impact (although not critical) on creation of Hezbollah. Syria allowed a connection of Hezbollah and Iran IRSG personal, that started to train first groups of Islamic resistance. Syrian officials and Hezbollah contact were limited, main questions were paths of weapons and supplies to formed organisation to combat Israelis in Lebanon and security issues.
Following the conclusion of the Taif Agreement and end of Lebanon civil war in 1990, Syria became a guarantor of stability in Lebanon and had serious influence on internal policy of neighbor. Hezbollah/Lebanon Resistance was allowed to have weapons and continue their actions against Israel. Syrian officials did not interfere with economic re-building plan, that was put in place by Lebanon gov. After Israelis left Southern Lebanon in 2000, the "Hezbollah-Syria-Iran" axis did not stopped to work, actually it continued to work pretty well.
"Cedar Revolution" in 2005 and withdrawal of Syrian forces changed political landscape of Lebanon, opening new possibilites for Hezbollah - for the first time organisation competed for a place in the government. On March 8, 2005, after only a few weeks after the assassination of Rafiq Hariri (Prime Minister Rafik Hariri of Lebanon in 1992-1998 and of 2000-2004. He was killed in Beirut in a terrorist act of 14 February 2005), when anti-Syrian sentiment in Lebanon were at the highest point, the General secretary of "Hezbollah" Nasrallah spoke in support of Syria. "Hezbollah" was to counter the paradigm, formed in Lebanon about orientation to the West and Saudi Arabia, and offered it's own project, but it was feasible "only with the preservation of regional partners".
Over course of 2000s "Hezbollah" was the main proponent of this vector of development. Support in Lebanon was achieved through large-scale social projects, including nondenominational, individual successes at the border with Israel and the active promotion of the Islamic Resistance.
"Arab Spring".
"Hezbollah" with optimism greeted the events of the "Arab spring" in countries most affected by it, as it served Hezbollah's regional interests. The criteria according to which party estimated the riots, were formulated by March 25, 2011 by Nasralla: firstly, it is the position of the former regime in relation to arab-Israel conflict; secondly, the desire and the ability to implement major reforms. Despite the uniqueness of the situation in each country, "Hezbollah" is regarded massive unrest in Tunisia, Egypt, Bahrain, Libya, as a struggle against tyranny. The party supported the efforts of the Bahraini Shiites, aimed at achieving equality in political life.
The victory of the party "An-Nahda" in Tunisia, in terms of Hezbollah was an opportunity for Tunisia to find their own political identity and refuse Westernization. In the same way, Hezbollah welcomed the success of "Muslim Brotherhood" in Egypt, but later abandoned it because of the Syrian issue. With regard to the events in Libya, "Hezbollah" has supported the overthrow of Gaddafi, but condemned Western intervention. It is worth mentioning that "Hezbollah" has long accused Gaddafi in the disappearance and alleged murder in 1978 of Musa al-Sadr, an important figure of the "Shiite revival" in Lebanon.
Arab Spring and Syria
"Hezbollah" approach to the assessment of events in the neighboring Syrian is radically different from the one described above, but based on the same criteria. Syria - an essential element of the "resistance front" (al-Jabhat Mumanaa) Iran-Syria-"Hezbollah", despite the fact that on the Syrian-Israeli border for a long time remained calm.
The armed fight against Israel until the complete liberation of Lebanese territory (including the Shebaa farms) and aid to the Palestinians in the struggle against the invaders were proclaimed as key objective of "Hezbollah". Therefore, anti-Israeli views are put at the center of patriotic party rhetoric. In this regard, "Hezbollah" is positioning itself not as a Shia party in the multi-confessional Lebanon, but as a nationwide movement. In fact, Hezbollah in Lebanon has formed a complete culture of resistance, supported by competent propaganda efforts: periodic celebrations in memory of the "fallen martyrs", publishing work, aimed at a better understanding of history, folk art contests, social program, etc. It resonates not only in the Shia community, but also attracts other communities of the country.
The intervention in the armed conflict in Syria, on the one hand, distract "Hezbollah" from its main purpose - the protection of southern Lebanon, and the other side serves this purpose, as a possible regime change in Syria would weaken the party. Syria provides the main transit route for arms from Iran, "Hezbollah".
However, this is not the main reason for the decision of "Hezbollah" to take part in the Syrian war. With the deepening of the conflict and the emergence of a growing number of foreign jihadists in Syria, it became apparent that the country was transformed into an arena for regional confrontation. Groups of Islamic radicals, and foregin-controlled FSA/"Moderate" opposition, have threatened the established order of things. Moreover, for "Hezbollah" is vital to prevent their penetration into Lebanese territory. Nasrallah, in one of his speeches, said: "Some insist that Lebanon's problem is that "Hezbollah" went to Syria. I would argue that the problem of Lebanon is that [we] were late.
<...> If takfiri-terrorists prevail in Syria, we will all be destroyed". It should be emphasized that "Takfiri" that Nasrallah and other Hezbollah-connected medias mentions, wrongly interpreted by many observers and journalists as the Sunni Islamism. "Hezbollah" maintains relationships with a number of Sunni Islamist groups. Summarizing the Syrian radical groups by "takfiri" term (no "murtads", comrades!), "Hezbollah" thus draws attention to the threat posed by these groups to religious minorities (including Shiites). Support for Syria by "Hezbollah" can not be considered only in the interfaith dimension. Mukowama actions and Hezbollah involvement in any way is not a support of the Alawite community, as many brain-dead journalists and sell-out medias tries to show it.
The factor of the need to protect Shiite shrines are used to mobilize the Lebanese community (and by some degree Iraqi shias as well), but, in general the party avoids movement to inter-confessional conflict, especially in Lebanon. The main motive of "Hezbollah" is not religious, but political. It is vitally important priority remains the preservation of the "axis of resistance" and the current balance of forces in the region. Therefore, the party comes to the Syrian events otherwise than to the "Arab Spring" as a whole: not as a confrontation between the people and the yet another tyrant regime, but as the United States Israel and their allies attempts to change the regime in Syria. Following the logic of "Hezbollah", problems could be solved with the help of internal reforms Syria problem, while the intervention of Western countries, pressing their interests, must be prevented. In this context, "Hezbollah" has repeatedly stressed the readiness of Assad to reform and dialogue with the opposition.
For a long period of "Hezbollah" refused to acknowledge their involvement in the conflict while expressing support for the Assad and Syrian government with words only (or nearly words only).
In 2011, Nasrallah defined the party's position in relation to the events in Syria as:
priority is stability and security; call for the Syrian people to choose the path of dialogue, rather than confrontation with the government, and to allow him to carry out the necessary reforms; non-interference in the Lebanese internal affairs of Syria; denial of sanctions promoted by the West and imposed on Lebanon. Leaders of "Hezbollah" has repeatedly stressed their belief that the conflict will became long war, and hoped to avoid direct participation. INTERVENTION IN CONFLICT will be covered in 5th posts in this thread.
2. "Military Wing" of Hezbollah [WIP]
There is no military unit in Hezbollah political party structure per say, the armed organisation that is usually refered as Hezbollah is a separate structure called Lebanese/Islamic Resistance or Al-Mouqowama/Al-Mukowama/Al-Muqawama, created because of southern Lebanon occupation by Israel. Al-Mukowama continue to grow and improve and currently it is one of most combat effective forces (relative to their size) in ME.
Al-Mukowama is basically smaller and poorer version of IDF and In fact in 2000s most of Al-Mukowama equipment was Israeli-made. Recruitment is conscript-based, with big number of active reservists (periodically going to training facilities). Officers are usually somebody with plenty of combat experience, some of which gone trough training in Iran (including specialists like ATGM gunners and etc.).
From 2006 Al-Muqawama was working on their Armor branch of forces, which they revealed during later stage of Syrian war. Resistance also have pretty seroius insititute of military advisors, number of which were working in Iraq with shia paramilitaries, were spotted multiple times in different parts of Syria and rumors say that they are involved in Yemen conflict, although i have no photo or video evidence to confirm such claims.
Overall numbers are unknown, but counting reservists it may reach 40k. Primarly Al-Muqawama forces are light infantry, which is well equipped by ME arab countries standarts. Each member usually have 2 sets of equipment with wood/forest/green and desert camos (usually locally produced), protection (bodyarmor and helmets), ammocarriers (plenty of old Israel gear copies) and so on. Squads have internal organisation similar to army units - grenadiers/infantrymens/sharpshooter with DMR/MG gunner, medic and so on. Tankers, Marksmans, RPG gunners - all have basic infantry training as well, they can be seen carrying some version of AK as secondary weapon. Resistance also have dedicated AT units, reconnaissance, AA, artillery. As i already said - this is pocket version of actual army without Navy and air forces.
Currently Al-Muqawama have bases not only in Lebanon, but in Syria as well (Qusayr/Al-Quseir for example).
3. Why it is allowed to exist in parallel to LAF [WIP]
The simple question why inside of one country effectively 2 armies are allowed to exist can be answered in this 2 ways - Lebanon is not 1 country, it is more of a collection of communities that share borders, so it can have more than 1 armed groups that exist officially (How about Lebanese communists armed wing? Yes, they do exist)... or those 2 armies are doing what other army can't and second answer is something that i feel is closer to reality.
Because of sophisticated interal policy of Lebanon state, LAF to start to act needs approval from several interested groups (which plenty of times have conficting views), which lead to LAF being slow to respond or even incapable to do something that situation may require. And this is where Resistance comes into play - it can be used to do the job that official army should have been doing, but can't because it may start serious tensions in Lebanon. Primary example - Syria, through Syria-Lebanon border plenty of terrorists groups are trying to get into country and LAF is doing almost nothing to prevent it, which led to Al-Muqawama cleaning border and fight in areas in Syria, close to Lebanon (Arsal, Beeka, 1st and 2nd Qalamoun, battle for Zabadani being best examples).
It appears that Lebanon intelligence service - the G2 - is closelly connected to Al-Muqowama. Abbas Ibragim, the head of G2, was once reported by Al-Manar as coordinator of Army and Al-Muqowama actions in recent years. On 12 December of 2015 his nephew (Mohammed Hussein Ibrahim) was KIA in Syria in SW part of Aleppo province, which also shows some connections between him and Al-Mukowama. Another interesting example of possible connection between LAF and Resistance is Saudi Arabia canceling military aid for LAF about a year ago, which Saudi officials explained as punishment of LAF for support of Al-Mukowama.
Lebanese President Michel Aoun with Hezbollah MP Mohammad Raad surrounded by Al-Muqowama fighters at a Hezbollah site in South Lebanon.
4. Iran - Al-Muqawama connection [WIP]
As i already noted, some Resistance personal gone trough training in Iran, for example - several Kornet ATGM teams before 2006 Lebanon war. It appears that in recent years Resistance advisors work with some of shia units that also have Iranian support, primarly in Iraq. There is not much information on this, but small pieces are getting to public. There was an event several years back when Iranian general was KIA during Israely strikes on Al-Mukowama base at Lebanon-Israel border. Another point - recently shown Al-Muqawama AT teams vehicles are armed with double Kornet launchers, which were spotted in Iran, AFAIK.
Most blatant example of Iran-Hezbollah connections is this recently appeared photo of now dead Al-Muqawama officer Syed Aqeel Fahas with IRGC General Qasem Soleimani.
Hello, my friends and Kharkovites, take a sit and be ready for your brains to start to work - we are going to tell you a terrible secret of how to tell apart Soviet tanks that actually works like GLORIOUS T-80 and The Mighty T-72 from Kharkovites attempt to make a tank - the T-64. Many of capitalists Westerners have hard time understanding what tank is in front of them, even when they know smart words like "Kontakt-5" ERA. Ignoramus westerners!
Because you are all were raised in several hundreds years old capitalism system all of you are blind consumer dummies, that need big noisy labels and shiny colorful things to be attached to product X to be sold to your ignorant heads and wallets, thats why we will need to start with basics. BASICS, DA? First - how to identify to which tank "family" particular MBT belongs to - to T-64 tree, or T-72 line, or Superior T-80 development project, vehicles that don't have big APPLE logo on them for you to understand what is in front of you. And how you can do it in your home without access to your local commie tank nerd?
Easy! Use this Putin approved guide "How to tell appart different families of Soviet and Russian tanks from each other using simple and easy to spot external features in 4 steps: a guide for ignorant western journalists and chairborn generals to not suck in their in-depth discussions on the Internet".
Chapter 1: Where to look, what to see.
T-64 - The Ugly Kharkovite tank that doesn't work
We will begin with T-64, a Kharkovite attempt to make a tank, which was so successful that Ural started to work on their replacement for T-64 known as T-72. Forget about different models of T-64, let's see what is similar between all of them.
T-72 - the Mighty weapon of Workers and Peasants to smash westerners
Unlike tank look-alike, made by Kharkovites mad mans, T-72 is true combat tank to fight with forces of evil like radical moderate barbarians and westerners. Thats why we need to learn how identify it from T-64 and you should remember it's frightening lines!
The GLORIOUS T-80 - a Weapon to Destroy and Conquer bourgeois countries and shatter westerners army
And now we are looking at the Pride of Party and Soviet army, a true tank to spearhead attacks on decadent westerners, a tank that will destroy countries by sucking their military budgets and dispersing their armies in vortex of air, left from high-speed charge by the GLORIOUS T-80!
The T-80 shooting down jets by hitting them behind the horizont
GLORIOUS T-14 ARMATA PICTURES.
T-14 ARMATA
This thread is about glorious russian MBT T-14, known as "Armada", "T-95", "black eagle", "T-99" and other stupid Western names given to Object 148 (T-14 in some recent documents). Here is number of images connected to that vehicle.
Official model of unknown "artillery vehicle". Yeah, Putin, we know that this is T-14. Note Gatling gun on turret right side.
Artist impression of T-14 based on known model, by Fyodor Podporin.
T-14 will use Relikt ERA, which is considerable improvement over Kontakt-5 in resisting to tandem HEAT warheads and EFPs.
Side skirts would be thicker on a real vehicle, i think. Relikt have AFAIK bigger size than Kontakt-5 ERA build-in blocks.
Whole album with renders:
http://imgur.com/a/8Tn9b
Video of same render from same artist:
People expect that tank would have turret weapon system like what you see on the BMP-3 "Bakhcha-U" turret - a lot of weapons in one turret for one gunner to work with. T-14 is rumored to be equipped with 30 (or even 57) mm autocannon, 4-6 barrel gatling type MG/HMG, new 125 (2A82) or even 152 mm (2A83) smoothbore cannons. Turret is unmanned, crew of 3 would be located in frontal part of hull, behind very serious frontal armor inside of compartment, well protected from all directions. Cannon would be loaded by new autoloading device. I hope that Burevestnik is working on them, those guys managed to make 100 mm Naval gun with RoF of 300 shots per minute.
I really like how turret looks, but i don't understand why there is such a big turret "busket" for unmanned turret with all ammo placed inside of hull in special armored housing. Also, i don't see gunner sight and proposed FSC radar on 3D model (i assume that panoramic sight is for commander). Laser sensors on 3D model are from T-90A variant of "Shtora".
Some officials mentioned works on new active protection system, that consist of powerfull radar station, that can work on "long ranges" and engage incoming projectiles (missiles) with that gatling MG. Will this system survive development stage and be presented on serial tanks is unknown. Although turret for T-15 Armata-based IFV already was shown with new APS "Afganit".
If you pay attention you may see that artist used T-80 rollers for Armata chassis, and this is not a mistake - according to some sources Armata heavy chassis will use T-80 or T-80-like rollers to save weight. And looking at rear part of that tank you may notice a engine deck from gas-turbine equipped version of the T-80, which can be mistake becuase MoD want Armata with new ~1500 HP diesel engine.
Greetings, anyone can suggest books/article/data about battle of Afrin 2018?
By Darjeeling
Greetings, I have been studying in the battle of Afrin since it started. Yet I still lack some information that can clearly analyse the opposite plan, war progress and order of battle of both side (Turkey army clear but YPG isn’t).
I am spectacular interested in the process of the battle as it revealed the true strength of the 2nd largest NATO army. Also, the performance of YPG/YPJ militant against the regular modern army is meaningful to modern warfare study too.
Hence, any kind man can help me on this field or even just give out a reading list?
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Cultural Diversity Ideas at the Workplace
By Gigi Starr
Definition of Business Etiquette
The Role of HR in Diversity Training
How to Develop Hiring Policies & Procedures That Increase Diversity
Promotion & Awareness of Cultural Diversity in the Workplace
Importance of Diversity in Marketing
American offices contain a wide cross-section of nationalities, religions and cultural identities. As the workforce has grown more diverse, it's necessary to focus on initiatives that increase employee awareness in the small business environment. Through interactive activity and education, a workplace can raise the level of understanding between workers, as well as enhance cultural understanding for all employees. Cultural diversity can also help a small business grow by bringing in new clients and adding to the fabric of what makes a small business strong: namely, by helping to form deeper, more tolerant connections between staff and community.
Effective change starts from the top down. In the case of diversity, this maxim still stands. To improve the reception of different cultural backgrounds in the workplace, upper-level positions should include diverse representation. If subordinates see a gay CFO, or an African-American creative director, it's a tacit message that diversity is not only acceptable, but promotion-worthy. According to Multicultural Advantage, "Leaders and managers within organizations must incorporate diversity policies into every aspect of the organization's function and purpose" in order to affect positive change in attitudes.
Match the Diversity of Your Consumer Base
Coca-Cola has long embraced diversity as a company-wide initiative. In its Global Diversity Strategic Framework, Coca-Cola prioritizes hiring people from the very cultures that buy the product. On top of this focus on international diversity, the company also names an increase in female employment as a major goal. Matching staff to the customer base not only brings in an insider point of view, but also relays the message that the company cares about the particular values of the community. Embracing diversity with native hires is important, rather than imposing a majority viewpoint on others who don't share the same beliefs or customs.
Recruitment in Ethnically-Centered Sources
Increase diverse hires by appealing at the source, namely culturally-based publications, events and websites. Big cities often host job fairs for women, LGBT, African-American, Latin and Asian populations. Established publications and websites, such as Black Enterprise, Latina Magazine and Asian Enterprise, also cater to diverse professionals. Recruitment at historically black colleges is also a good way to grab the best and brightest of the African-American graduate population. Promising, diverse employees may feel more comfortable working with a company that seeks them out, rather than the other way around.
Observation of Diverse Events
Showing respect for different cultural holidays and celebrations means a lot to the observers of those events. Although an entire office may not close for Ramadan, it's considerate to respect a Muslim employee's request for the day off on religious grounds. It may also be quite fun for office staff to learn about different occasions, or to take part in a particular holiday custom that isn't based in American culture. By presenting a safe forum for others to ask questions and take part in interesting, diverse activities, management acknowledges existent differences while also paying them respect.
Ethnic Majority: Corporate Culture and Diversity
Gigi Starr is a freelance fashion writer. She previously served as the blog editor for a major online fashion blog and has more than a decade of backstage experience in the beauty and high fashion industries. She has worked for businesses like an internationally renowned theatrical touring company and events such as the Mercedes-Benz N.Y.C. Fashion Week.
Effects of Multiculturalism on Job Performance & the Workplace
The Best Practices of Diversity Training
Activities to Promote Diversity in Organizations
Cultural Differences Between Multinational and Single-Country Companies
Policies and Procedures to Support a Diverse Workforce
What Is a Leader's Role in an Organization With Respect to Diversity?
Systems & Practices to Support Diversity in an Organization
Examples of Human Resource Diversity
The Managerial Implications of Growing Organizational Diversity
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Air Jordan 2012 “Year of the Dragon” Official Images
Yesterday we shown you the “Year of the Dragon” Pack which consist of, the Air Jordan 2012, Nike Zoom KD IV, Nike Air Force 1 and Nike Zoom Kobe VII. Today we have the official images of the Air Jordan 2012 “Year of the Dragon” that hasn’t been seen until today. Take a look at the detailed images below and let us know your thoughts in the comment section? Do these “Year of the Dragon” make the Air Jordan 2012 more appealing? Always rock with Sneaker Bar for daily updates and news.
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1. TrueView Ads. TrueView ads are the standard video ad type on YouTube. Advertisers only pay forTrueView ads when viewers watch or interact with their ad (for example, by clicking on a call-to-action), and videos can be
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Stories have become one of the most successful formats of social media.
Snapchat, Facebook, and of course, Instagram are the most popular versions, with the latter surpassing all others to reach 400 million daily users this year.
As a result of this success, other social apps have also followed suit, with Netflix and even Airbnb launching their iterations of the format.
The latest social media app to experiment with Stories is YouTube, with its version (previously named ‘Reels’) now being rolled out to creators with 10,000 subscribers or more.
But is it yet another Instagram Stories wannabe, and will it catch on with viewers?
Despite the success of Instagram Stories, YouTube doesn’t appear intent on making its own a carbon copy. There are marked differences between the two.
First, not everyone can create YouTube Stories, as the feature is only available to creators that already have a substantial audience. Second, the videos last for seven days rather than 24 hours, and there is also the option of creating multiple Stories, each with its own set of videos, to be live at one time. Distinct from sites like Instagram and Snapchat, where all photos and videos combined into one, centralized Story.
In terms of discovery, Stories will appear in the ‘Up Next’ list for non-subscribers and the ‘Subscriptions’ tab for subscribers. Some elements are undeniably similar to Instagram and Snapchat, such as the ability to add music, filters, and stickers to videos. Additionally, viewers can comment on Stories as well as ‘heart,’ ‘thumbs up’ or ‘thumbs down’ other comments.
Building on community
The fact that Stories are only available to creators with an audience of more than 10,000 subscribers is a clear indication of what YouTube wants the feature to be. In short, it aims to help creators build on their communities, to promote channels, and to foster audience engagement.
The type of content already being pushed out on Stories is further evidence of this. Fashion by Ally – who took part in testing the feature – has created videos informing her audience about what’s coming next on her main channel. Similarly, other creators have used it to give viewers a glimpse of what happens behind the scenes of videos.
In this sense, it does serve a purpose similar to Instagram Stories, with the feature filling the gap in between main video content. Moreover, YouTube Stories theoretically takes away the need for creators to head elsewhere (such as Facebook or Instagram) to update audiences in a quicker, more comfortable, and more low-key manner.
Let’s not forget, the production level on most YouTube videos is relatively high, meaning creators only tend to use the platform for an occasional upload. Apart from bloggers, of course, for whom Stories might be somewhat redundant.
Regardless, YouTube is aiming to give creators more reason to stay within its walls, and less need to engage with audiences elsewhere.
Will it succeed?
YouTube announced the roll-out of Stories; there’s been a wave of skepticism from creators and users of the platform. Unsurprisingly, this is related to the plethora of platforms already offering the feature, with the critics calling out YouTube for jumping on the bandwagon.
Another criticism is related to a broader problem on YouTube, and that is the platform’s favoring of more prominent and established creators and its (perceived) shunning of small and start-up creators.
Stemming from the fact that YouTube has recently cracked down on what it deems to be ‘inappropriate’ content, cutting the advertising rights of videos that include graphic images or explicit discussion. Some creators have argued that YouTube is wrongly punishing videos that touch on subjects like politics, sex, and mental health.
The problem is that most channels with a smaller audience rely on Adsense to monetize their videos – they don’t have the clout or influence needed for brand sponsorship. So, as the algorithm does not tend to favor videos without ads, it means smaller creators are failing to grow. And without monetization through ads, it’s also making it harder for creators to sustain or fund their channels. Conversely, creators with a broad and established audience are continuing to flourish.
Stories seem like another feature designed to help creators ty established. The fact that YouTube claims the functionality is a ‘community-focused’ initiative – designed to foster the ‘strong bonds’ created between all creators and fans sounds mildly disingenuous in this sense, especially to those struggling to grow. While 10,000 subscribers might not seem like a massive amount, it is still challenging to achieve in a saturated field like YouTube.
Some people also seem a little doubtful as to whether Stories will foster real engagement on YouTube (any more than standard content). Creators can only reply to user comments with videos or photos rather than text. Which in theory sounds good, but could fall flat if the feature goes unused.
While YouTube is promoting Stories in the context of creators and influencers, the feature undoubtedly presents opportunities for marketers and brands on the platform.
Thus far, brands have used mainly Instagram Stories and Snapchat to engage with users on a more personal level, and brand marketing on YouTube Stories could look very similar. Whether it’s behind-the-scenes footage, polls, competitions, or exclusive snippets of more significant campaigns – the format is ideal for a more casual and creative style of brand content.
But will brands bother moving to YouTube when they’re already succeeding on Instagram? The fact that videos last for seven days could bring some to the platform, as it gives viewers more of an opportunity to find content.
YouTube becoming better-known for its longer and ‘lean back’ style of content in recent years, it’s hard to imagine users will flock to the platform to watch a 30-second brand video – primarily if they’ve invested in Instagram.
Overall, it’s certainly an interesting experiment from YouTube, but only time will tell whether it (or indeed anything in the future) will steal Instagram Stories’ crown.
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The Internet of . . . License Plates?
Have you ever spent two hours at the DMV, listening to the monotone voice saying, “Now serving 125” and your number is 140? You let out a groan and sink deeper into your seat. Most people absolutely dread the DMV. What if there was a solution that could take away the wasted time from registering your car?
Have you heard of the new technology—a digital license plate? What a neat concept—using technology similar to that of a ‘Kindle’, your license plate number and registration would be displayed on a screen.
What would these digital license plates change?
To begin, there would be no more sitting in the DMV waiting for a new sticker displaying your updated registry. Instead, you’d have to make your payment online and this modern technology would update your registration digitally. Could you imagine?
If your vehicle is stolen, the new technology would help track down the missing vehicle quicker and more efficiently. The new license plates would display things such as advertisements, weather warnings, and Amber Alerts. The Amber Alert and the registration would be listed right on the license plate for all to see. All these features could be beneficial and make our lives easier.
The main concern with these license plates is privacy. How would you feel about your license plates containing technology that could track your car down? Would you feel safer, or would you feel that your privacy has been violated? If information regarding your car’s location will be accessible, what other kind of personal information would be available?
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Explore the Exciting Highlights With Cheap Flight Tickets to Dublin
Have you ever considered a holiday in one of the most explored tourist destinations on Earth that have been catching the fancy of the wanderers from far and wide? You would say that there are a lot of destinations in the world that no ardent traveler would ever close his eyes to and Dublin is one of them. What can we say about the enigmatic appeal of this city that makes every tourist fall in love with it the instant they set their foot on its soil? This wonderful town should be on the top of every traveler’s list of exploring places and there are countless reasons that make up for the fact why.
Is Dublin really worth a visit?
The answer to the above stated question would lie in the conscious minds of those holidaymakers who have already had their share of exploring the enigmatic facets of this marvelous city. Recognized as the capital of Ireland, Dublin is the largest city that would not disappoint you at all as there is something for everyone. If we talk about its bygone times, this amazing city has been making historical waves for more than a thousand years, so the history enthusiasts are really going to derive sheer pleasure from its glorious ancient tales which have still been surviving.
While on tour in this fascinating Irish town, if you happen to bump into any local resident who’s called as a Dubliner, he would be in a better position to tell you why this city always keeps giving him surprises and entertains him in some way or the other. This city is so huge that you would not know where to begin your tour from and it would not be wrong to say that this Dublin wears almost everything on its sleeves and takes a great sense of pride in boasting about its alluring places of interest which you cannot close your eyes to no matter how hard you try.
What are the tourist attractions in Dublin that entice every tourist from far and wide?
If we talk about the places of interest in this town, there is simply no shortage to the number of highlights and they are simply matchless in every way you can think of. They are mentioned below.
Dublin Zoo
Farmleigh House
National Botanic Gardens
The National Gallery of Ireland
Don’t forget to pay a visit to Christ Church Cathedral, which is the oldest cathedral in this great Irish town. You would not stop admiring the Gothic architecture of this building. If you really want to feast your eyes on Dublin Castle, you would never be able to get enough of this castle being so magnificent and huge. The nightlife in Dublin is simply fantastic. You can find some of the bars and nightclubs around South William Street, George’s Street and Camden.
Do you want to book cheap flight tickets to Dublin?
Many travelers book cheap flight tickets to Dublin which operate from some of the prime airports in the UK like Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Birmingham, Manchester, and London. You would really enjoy your flight with British Airways which depart from London Heathrow LHR and touches down at Dublin Airport DUB. Some of the airlines of repute operate flights to this captivating Irish capital like Delta Airlines, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa and other well-known airlines.
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‘AGT’ Kid Magicians Arrested In Dirty Family Battle — Read The Full Story
The Rocketts, a duo who competed on ‘AGT’ in 2016 were arrested last week in Farmerville, Louisiana. The siblings Kadan, 15, and Brooklyn, 13, are in the middle of a heated custody battle between their parents.
‘AGT’ Kid Magicians, The Rocketts Were Arrested Last Week
According to TMZ, Kadan and Brooklyn refused to go live with their mother. They had a very tense standoff with cops which eventually led to their arrests. Kadan and Brooklyn’s parents were divorced in 2010. There has been ongoing tension in the custody battle starting back in October 2019. They were previously ordered by a Missouri judge in 2019 to split time living with both of their parents after the duo had been living with their father in California for a few years.
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The siblings were reportedly in Louisiana to attend their grandmother’s funeral at the time of their arrest. TMZ also obtained a video of the children being handcuffed as the police took them away. The cop first asked them to stand up or they would be arrested. He then grabbed Kadan and arrested him while another cop arrested Brooklyn. They say in the video that they are afraid of their mom which is why they don’t want to live with her.
Brooklyn even shed tears during the arrest as the cops read the children their Miranda rights. “You do not have a choice, this is nothing to argue about. You have to go with us. Let’s go” the cop says in the video. Their father Bart Rockett is standing nearby in the video and said “I love you guys.” They were taken to Green Oaks Detention Center in Monroe where they were held overnight and later reunited with their father.
The Family Posted On Facebook After The Incident
“My ‘babies’ are FREE and SAFE!!!! I am not allowed to post any court details at this time because of a gag order but I can tell you they are free and safe!!! (and very very very happy and hungry right now!!!! ),” their father posted on Facebook. “Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the prayers and support!!!! We can never say thanks enough. I have tears in my eyes trying to type this. It appears this lengthy nightmare may just be over.”
On his own Facebook page, Kadan wrote “I’m going to write a book one day. Maybe even do a Lifetime movie” after the arrest. Kadan and Brooklyn posed for a photo with their dad at Green Oaks Detention Center which they also posted on Facebook.
The Rocketts Previously Competed On ‘AGT’
Kadan and Brooklyn previously competed on ‘AGT’ with a magic act that Simon Cowell loved. He said that they had “fantastic showmanship.” Howie Mandel applauded the concept for the act and its originality.
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The pair made it to the Semi-Finals before they were eliminated from the competition.
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5 edition of The Foundations of Nigeria found in the catalog.
The Foundations of Nigeria
Essays in Honor of Toyin Falola
by Adebayo Oyebade
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5 Tech Policy Topics to Follow in the Biden Administration and 117th Congress
by Jennifer Huddleston on November 12, 2020 · 0 comments
In a five-part series at the American Action Forum, I presented prior to the 2020 presidential election the candidates’ positions on a range of tech policy topics including: the race to 5G, Section 230, antitrust, and the sharing economy. Now that the election is over, it is time to examine what topics in tech policy will gain more attention and how the debate around various tech policy issues may change. In no particular order, here are five key tech policy issues to be aware of heading into a new administration and a new Congress.
The Use of Soft Law for Tech Policy
In 2021, it is likely America will still have a divided government with Democrats controlling the White House and House of Representatives and Republicans expected to narrowly control the Senate. The result of a divided government, particularly between the two houses of Congress, will likely be that many tech policy proposals face logjams. The result will likely be that many of the questions of tech policy lack the legislation or hard law framework that might be desired. As a result, we are likely to continue to see “soft law”—regulation by various sub-regulatory means such as guidance documents, workshops, and industry consultations—rather than formal action. While it appears we will see more formal regulatory action from the administrative state as well in a Biden Administration, these actions require quite a process through comments and formal or informal rulemaking. As technology continues to accelerate, many agencies turn to soft law to avoid “pacing problems” where policy cannot react as quickly as technology and rules may be outdated by the time they go into effect.
A soft law approach can be preferable to a hard law approach as it is often able to better adapt to rapidly changing technologies. Policymakers in this new administration, however, should work to ensure that they are using this tool in a way that enables innovation and that appropriate safeguards ensure that these actions do not become a crushing regulatory burden.
Return of the Net Neutrality Debate
One key difference between President Trump and President-elect Biden’s stances on tech policy concerns whether the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) should categorize internet service providers (ISPs) as Title II “common carrier services,” thereby enabling regulations such as “net neutrality” that places additional requirements on how these service providers can prioritize data. President-elect Biden has been clear in the past that he favors reinstating net neutrality.
The imposition of this classification and regulations occurred during the Obama Administration and the FCC removed both the classification under Title II and the additional regulations for “net neutrality” during the Trump Administration. Critics of these changes made many hyperbolic claims at the time such as that Netflix would be interrupted or that ISPs would use the freedom in a world without net neutrality to block abortion resources or pro-feminist groups. These concerns have proven to be misguided. If anything, the COVID-19 pandemic has shown the benefits to building a robust internet infrastructure and expanded investment that a light-touch approach has yielded.
It is likely that net neutrality will once again be debated. Beyond just the imposition of these restrictions, a repeated change in such a key classification could create additional regulatory uncertainty and deter or delay investment and innovation in this valuable infrastructure. To overcome such concerns, congressional action could help fashion certainty in a bipartisan and balanced way to avoid a back-and-forth of such a dramatic nature.
Debates Regarding Sharing Economy Providers’ Classification as Independent Contractors
California voters passed Proposition 22 undoing the misguided reclassification of app-based service drivers as employees rather than independent contractors under AB5; during the campaign, however, President-elect Biden stated that he supports AB5 and called for a similar approach nationwide. Such an approach would make it more difficult on new sharing economy platforms and a wide range of independent workers (such as freelance journalists) at a time when the country is trying to recover economically.
Changing classifications to make it more difficult to consider service providers as independent contractors makes it less likely that platforms such as Fiverr or TaskRabbit could provide platforms for individuals to offer their skills. This reclassification as employees also misunderstands the ways in which many people choose to engage in gig economy work and the advantages that flexibility has. As my AAF colleague Isabel Soto notes, the national costs of a similar approach found in the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act “could see between $3.6 billion and $12.1 billion in additional costs to businesses” at a time when many are seeking to recover during the recession. Instead, both parties should look for solutions that continue to allow the benefits of the flexible arrangements that many seek in such work, while allowing for creative solutions and opportunities for businesses that wish to provide additional benefits to workers without risking reclassification.
Shifting Conversations and Debates Around Section 230
Section 230 has recently faced most of its criticism from Republicans regarding allegations of anti-conservative bias. President-elect Biden, however, has also called to revoke Section 230 and to set up a taskforce regarding “Online Harassment and Abuse.” While this may seem like a positive step to resolving concerns about online content, it could also open the door to government intervention in speech that is not widely agreed upon and chip away at the liability protection for content moderation.
For example, even though the Stop Enabling Sex Trafficking Act was targeting the heinous crime of sex trafficking (which was already not subject to Section 230 protection) was aimed at companies such as Backpage where it was known such illegal activity was being conducted, it has resulted in legitimate speech such as Craigslist personal ads being removed and companies such as Salesforce being subjected to lawsuits for what third parties used their product for. A carveout for hate speech or misinformation would only pose more difficulties for many businesses. These terms to do not have clearly agreed-upon meanings and often require far more nuanced understanding for content moderation decisions. To enforce changes that limit online speech even on distasteful and hateful language in the United States would dramatically change the interpretation of the First Amendment that has ruled such speech is still protected and would result in significant intrusion by the government for it to be truly enforced. For example, in the UK, an average of nine people a day were questioned or arrested over offensive or harassing “trolling” in online posts, messages, or forums under a law targeting online harassment and abuse such as what the taskforce would be expected to consider.
Online speech has provided new ways to connect, and Section 230 keeps the barriers to entry low. It is fair to be concerned about the impact of negative behavior, but policymakers should also recognize the impact that online spaces have had on allowing marginalized communities to connect and be concerned about the unintended consequences changes to Section 230 could have.
Continued Antitrust Scrutiny of “Big Tech”
One part of the “techlash” that shows no sign of diminishing in the new administration or new Congress is using antitrust to go after “Big Tech.” While it remains to be seen if the Biden Department of Justice will continue the current case against Google, there are indications that they and congressional Democrats will continue to go after these successful companies with creative theories of harm that do not reflect the current standards in antitrust.
Instead of assuming a large and popular company automatically merits competition scrutiny or attempting to utilize antitrust to achieve policy changes for which it is an ill-fitted tool, the next administration should return to the principled approach of the consumer welfare standard. Under such an approach, antitrust is focused on consumers and not competitors. In this regard, companies would need to be shown to be dominant in their market, abusing that dominance in some ways, and harming consumers. This approach also provides an objective standard that lets companies and consumers know how actions will be considered under competition law. With what is publicly known, the proposed cases against the large tech companies fail at least one element of this test.
There will likely be a shift in some of the claimed harms, but unfortunately scrutiny of large tech companies and calls to change antitrust laws to go after these companies are likely to continue.
There are many other technology and innovation issues the next administration and Congress will see. These include not only the issues mentioned above, but emerging technologies like 5G, the Internet of Things, and autonomous vehicles. Other issues such as the digital divide provide an opportunity for policymakers on both sides of the aisle to come together and have a beneficial impact and think of creative and adaptable solutions. Hopefully, the Biden Administration and the new Congress will continue a light-touch approach that allows entrepreneurs to engage with innovative ideas and continues American leadership in the technology sector.
Infrastructure Control as Innovation Regulation
by Adam Thierer on August 10, 2018 · 0 comments
The ongoing ride-sharing wars in New York City are interesting to watch because they signal the potential move by state and local officials to use infrastructure management as an indirect form of innovation control or competition suppression. It is getting harder for state and local officials to defend barriers to entry and innovation using traditional regulatory rationales and methods, which are usually little more than a front for cronyist protectionism schemes. Now that the public has increasingly enjoyed new choices and better services in this and other fields thanks to technological innovation, it is very hard to convince citizens they would be better off without more of the same.
If, however, policymakers claim that they are limiting entry or innovation based on concerns about how disruptive actors supposedly negatively affect local infrastructure (in the form of traffic or sidewalk congestion, aesthetic nuisance, deteriorating infrastructure, etc.), that narrative can perhaps make it easier to sell the resulting regulations to the public or, more importantly, the courts. Going forward, I suspect that this will become a commonly-used playbook for many state and local officials looking to limit the reach of new technologies, including ride-sharing companies, electric scooters, driverless cars, drones, and many others.
To be clear, infrastructure control is both (a) a legitimate state and local prerogative; and (b) something that has been used in the past to control innovation and entry in other sectors. But I suspect that this approach is about to become far more prevalent because a full-frontal defense of barriers to innovation is far more likely to face serious public and legal challenges. Continue reading →
We Need More Driverless Cars on Public Roads, Not Fewer
by Adam Thierer on March 20, 2018 · 0 comments
By Adam Thierer and Jennifer Huddleston Skees
There was horrible news from Tempe, Arizona this week as a pedestrian was struck and killed by a driverless car owned by Uber. This is the first fatality of its type and is drawing widespread media attention as a result. According to both police statements and Uber itself, the investigation into the accident is ongoing and Uber is assisting in the investigation. While this certainly is a tragic event, we cannot let it cost us the life-saving potential of autonomous vehicles.
While any fatal traffic accident involving a driverless car is certainly sad, we can’t ignore the fact that each and every day in the United States letting human beings drive on public roads is proving far more dangerous. This single event has led some critics to wonder why we were allowing driverless cars to be tested on public roads at all before they have been proven to be 100% safe. Driverless cars can help reverse a public health disaster decades in the making, but only if policymakers allow real-world experimentation to continue.
Let’s be more concrete about this: Each day, Americans take 1.1 billion trips driving 11 billion miles in vehicles that weigh on average between 1.5 and 2 tons. Sadly, about 100 people die and over 6,000 are injured each day in car accidents. 94% of these accidents have been shown to be attributable to human error and this deadly trend has been increasing as we become more distracted while driving. Moreover, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 6000 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents in 2016, which means there was roughly one crash-related pedestrian death every 1.6 hours. In Arizona, the issue is even more pronounced with the state ranked 6th worst for pedestrians and the Phoenix area ranked the 16th worst metro for such accidents nationally. Continue reading →
Video of FTC Workshop Panel on Sharing Economy Policy Issues
On June 9th, the Federal Trade Commission hosted an excellent workshop on “The ‘Sharing’ Economy: Issues Facing Platforms, Participants, and Regulators,” which included 4 major panels and dozens of experts speaking about these important issues. It was my great pleasure to be part of the 4th panel of the day on the policy implications of the sharing economy. Along with my Mercatus colleagues Christopher Koopman and Matt Mitchell, I submitted a 20-page filing to the Commission summarizing our research findings in this area. (We also released a major new working paper that same day on, “How the Internet, the Sharing Economy, and Reputational Feedback Mechanisms Solve the ‘Lemons Problem.’” (All Mercatus Center research on sharing economy issues can be found on this page and we plan on releasing additional papers in coming months.)
The FTC has now posted the videos from their workshop and down below I have embedded my particular panel. My remarks begin around the 5-minute mark of the video.
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In Last Seven Months, India Generated Around 33,000 Tonnes COVID-19 Waste, Maharashtra Biggest Contributor: Report
According to CPCB, daily bio-medical waste generation in India has gone up by 25 per cent in 2020 due to COVID-19
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Before COVID-19 pandemic, regular bio-medical waste generation in India was at 610 MT per day, but with COVID-19 being in picture, the waste has gone upto 765.5 MT per day
New Delhi: With the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing that has remained a constant challenge for India is the management of bio-medical waste and that’s what the recently released data by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) highlights. As per the data, India generated around 33,000 tonnes of COVID-19 biomedical waste in the last seven months. The COVID-19 biomedical waste includes PPE (Personal Protective Equipments) kits, masks, shoe covers, gloves, human tissues, items contaminated with blood, body fluids like dressings, plaster casts, cotton swabs, beddings contaminated with blood or body fluid, blood bags, needles, syringes etc. If not managed scientifically, the bio-medical waste can cause a great harm not only to the environment but also to human health. In the time of coronavirus, the proper handling and treatment of these waste have become all the more important, owing to the quick transmission of the novel coronavirus through touch and surfaces.
Also Read: As India Gears Up To Kick-starts COVID-19 Vaccination Drive From January 16, Dr Randeep Guleria Explains When Will The Common Man Get The Vaccine
According to CPCB, daily bio-medical waste generation in India has gone up by 25 per cent in 2020 due to COVID-19. Before COVID-19 pandemic, regular bio-medical waste generation in India was at 610 MT per day, but with COVID-19 being in picture, the waste has gone upto 765.5 MT per day.
The month of October has been tagged as a month that generated maximum amount of COVID-19 waste in last seven months – over 5,500 tonnes.
The CPCB data further highlighted that Maharashtra has been the biggest contributor to India’s overall bio-medical waste as it generated 5,367 tonnes of COVID-19 waste in seven months since June, followed by Kerala (3,300 tonnes), Gujarat (3,086 tonnes), Tamil Nadu (2,806 tonnes), Uttar Pradesh (2,502 tonnes), Delhi (2,471 tonnes), West Bengal (2,095 tonnes) and Karnataka (2,026 tonnes). Whereas, the month of October has been tagged as a month that generated maximum amount of COVID-19 waste in last seven months – over 5,500 tonnes.
Also Read: Stepping Into 2021 With Bio-medical Waste Management Lessons From COVID-19 Pandemic
The CPCB had in March last year issued specific guidelines for handling, treatment and disposal of such waste at healthcare facilities, quarantine centres, homes, sample collection centers, laboratories, pollution control boards, urban local bodies and common biomedical waste treatment facilities (CBWTFs). Guidelines for disposal of COVID-19 waste also applies to COVID-19 patients quarantining at home. Used masks, gloves, tissues, swabs contaminated with blood or body fluids of COVID-19 patients, including used syringes, medicines, are to be treated as bio-medical waste and collected in a yellow bag provided by the urban local body (ULB). Masks and gloves used by persons other than COVID-19 patients should be cut and kept in paper bags for a minimum of 72 hours prior to disposal.
In May, the top pollution body had developed the ”COVID19BWM” mobile application to monitor coronavirus-related biomedical waste and to compile the data through electronic manifest system. This application tracks COVID-19 waste at the time of generation, collection and disposal. In July last year, the Supreme Court made it mandatory for all urban local bodies and state pollution control boards to use the mobile application for tracking biomedical waste daily in a bid to ensure that the waste is collected, transported and sent to the registered CBWTFs.
Talking to NDTV about the waste management challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Swati Sambyal, a Delhi-based waste management expert said,
Segregation has been a major concern in India and lack of systems that support segregation is another.
Also Read: Coronavirus Pandemic Exposes Broken System Of Bio-medical Waste Management; Experts Discuss The Issue And Solutions
Ms Sambyal said that the awareness regarding waste management in India at the household level is extremely poor. She adds that though it has been almost a year since the outbreak of COVID-19 related waste, we still see masks, gloves and even PPE suits carelessly disposed off by the road sides. Many of us also don’t know about the hazards associated with improper management of biomedical waste. She further added,
People have been giving a lot of their mixed household waste in the designated yellow bag meant for COVID-19 waste. Cities that have heavily centralised waste management systems have more challenges over cities with decentralised resource management systems. There are still cities in India that has not implemented the third bin that is meant for hazardous waste. The effective segregated collection of municipal solid waste and bio-medical waste at the household level is of utmost importance and that has not taken place majorly.
On the other hand, Sourabh Manuja, Fellow, Centre for Waste Management, Environment & Waste Management Division at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), said,
Our cities need appropriate training and capacity building along with the infrastructure to manage the bio-medical waste they generate, including domestic hazardous waste.
Both Ms Sambyal and Mr Manuja further said that India has a robust policy for bio-medical waste management but its implementation has always been a challenging aspect. Stressing the way ahead for India, Mr Manuja added,
State and local governments will have to work cohesively with centre to manage bio-medical waste generated (along with a strong political will). For policies to be implemented by urban local bodies, it requires clear local bye laws, with penal mechanism; prior training and capacity building of its employees; involvement of stakeholders while formulating and implementing policies at the city level.
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In Downing Centre District Court, Sydney Criminal Lawyers® obtained a ‘Section 10’ (no conviction) for a 22 year old Carramar man who pleaded ‘guilty’ to possessing 7 ecstacy tablets at Sydney’s ‘Future Music Festival’.
The Presiding Judge was persuaded to allow the man to remain ‘conviction free’ as any conviction may have resulted in him losing his job.
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® convinced the Presiding Magistrate in Downing Centre Local Court not to record a conviction against a 33 year old St Leonards man who pleaded ‘guilty’ to possessing 5 ecstacy pills, despite him already having a ‘Section 10’ in 2004 and a criminal conviction in 2006.
Our client attended counselling, wrote a ‘letter of apology’ and obtained references in the lead-up to his case, and submissions were made to the Magistrate about the effect of a ‘drug conviction’ on his job prospects.
After convincing the DPP to drop charges of ‘drug supply’ and ‘good in custody’, Sydney Criminal Lawyers® obtained a ‘Section 10’ (no criminal conviction) for our 20 year old Artarmon client who then pleaded guilty to a single charge of ‘possessing’ an indictable quantity of ecstacy tablets.
He is studying Civil Engineering and a criminal record may have impacted upon his future job prospects.
Drug Supply & Drug Possession charges were Dismissed in Downing Centre Court after the Magistrate found there was insufficient evidence to prove that our 22 year old client supplied or possessed drugs.
Police officers gave evidence in court that they were certain our client threw 2 bags of cocaine into a bush as they approached him with a sniffer dog.
Our client denied the allegation and the Magistrate found that another person may have possessed and discarded the drugs.
After having a charge of ‘deemed supply’ withdrawn, Sydney Criminal Lawyers® obtained ‘Section 10s’ (no convictions) for our 51 year old client who then pleaded guilty in Downing Centre Local Court to possessing 12 ‘Ecstacy’ Tablets and a quantity of Ketamine.
Our client had no previous criminal convictions.
No conviction was imposed upon our 23 year old Clovelly client for possessing 4 tablets of ‘Ecstacy’ and 9 tablets of ‘Amphetamines’.
He was initially charged with ‘drug supply’ due to the number of pills, but Sydney Criminal Lawyers® had the supply charge withdrawn and replaced with ‘possession’ charges.
He then pleaded ‘guilty’ to possession and was dealt with under ‘section 10’ (no criminal conviction).
He is undertaking the final year of his law degree and had completed the MERIT Drug Program in the lead-up to his sentencing.
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® obtained ‘suspended sentences’ in Downing Centre District Court for our 27 year client who was caught under surveillance supplying 1000 ecstasy tablets and 79 grams of ‘ice’, and pleaded guilty.
The exceptional result was achieved by initially convincing the court to grant a lengthy adjournment – which is called a ‘section 11 bond’.
This allowed our client to complete 9 months of rehabilitation at Odyssey House.
He then started teaching others at that rehabilitation centre and continued his outpatient treatment.
Our client has come a very long way towards overcoming his underlying drug addiction and intends to eventually start his own landscaping business.
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® obtained bail in Central Local Court for a 26 year old man charged with having 4.75kg of imported Cocaine, which is an offence carrying a maximum penalty of life imprisonment and a ‘presumption against bail’.
In Parramatta District Court, Sydney Criminal Lawyers® had all charges dismissed against a 26 year old man accused of supplying ‘ice’ and ‘ecstacy’ on an ‘ongoing basis’.
This result was obtained despite there being police surveillance and telephone intercepts allegedly establishing that our client supplied the drugs on at least 12 occasions over nearly 6 weeks.
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® obtained a ‘Section 10’ (ie no criminal conviction) for a 30 year old man after persuading police to reduce a charge of ‘supply prohibited drug’ to ‘possess prohibited drug’ and then convincing the Magistrate that a criminal conviction would impact negatively on his employment prospects.
In Parramatta Court, Sydney Criminal Lawyers® had all drug charges dismissed for a 26 year old man found with ‘ecstacy tablets’ and ‘ice’ in his bedroom draw, on the basis that police could not prove ‘exclusive possession’.
Police were then ordered to pay our client’s legal costs because they failed to properly investigate the possibility that the drugs may have belonged to his girlfriend, who was staying in the same room at the time.
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® had all drug supply and possession charges dismissed in Downing Centre Court by arguing that the police search of our client’s car was illegal.
Our client was driving his vehicle in Ultimo when police pulled him over for a random breath test.
Police claimed that while approaching the car, they observed our client lean over in a manner consistent with placing an item underneath the passenger seat.
They asked him “what did you just put under the seat” to which he replied “nothing”. Police administered a breath test which came back negative.
Police then advised they suspected our client of being in possession of drugs. They searched the car and located a small resealable bag containing 12 ‘ecstacy’ pills under the passenger seat.
They charged him with drug supply (deemed) due to the number of pills found and also with drug possession.
During the hearing, it was argued that simply observing a person lean over is insufficient by itself for police to form a reasonable suspicion in order to search the car. Indeed under cross examination during a voire dire (a hearing within a hearing), the officers admitted not being able to see any item in our client’s hand but simply seeing him momentarily lean over. It was also established the officers could not have had a clear view of this from their position.
The magistrate accepted that argument and found the ensuing search was illegal. She applied section 138 of the Evidence Act to exclude the evidence of drugs found after the search, and dismissed both charges.
The case serves as a reminder that a ‘reasonable suspicion’ must be ‘more than a mere possibility’ and based upon solid grounds; as per the leading case of R v Rondo.
Our clients (two men and a woman) were travelling to the ConFest Festival in the ACT when their car was stopped and searched by police.
Police found 5.5g of liquid LSD, 1 sugar cube of LSD, 4 MDMA/ecstasy pills and 2 grams of cannabis after a drug detection dog alerted them to the presence of drugs within the vehicle.
When questioned by police, our clients said that the drugs were for personal use only. Consequently, two of our clients were charged with two counts of ‘drug possession’ for the LSD and MDMA, while the third was charged with ‘possession of cannabis.’
They were represented by another law firm in the Local Court, where they were convicted of all charges and received heavy fines.
Unhappy with this result, they then contacted Sydney Drug Lawyers and explained their case to Mitchell Cavanagh, one of our expert senior drug defence lawyers.
Mr Cavanagh lodged an appeal against their sentence in the District Court, arguing that it was too harsh. He subsequently obtained ‘section 10s’ for each of our clients – meaning that they did not receive convictions on their criminal records and avoided the heavy fines originally imposed by the Local Court.
Mr Cavanagh was able to obtain this outstanding result by presenting evidence in court to show that ‘section 10s’ are able to be awarded even in serious drug cases which involve large quantities of different drugs and numerous charges.
Thanks to Mr Cavanagh’s expert knowledge of drug law and his excellent advocacy skills, our clients were able to get on with their lives without worrying about the impact of a criminal record.
This case shows how valuable it can be to have a specialist drug lawyer on your side – our in-depth knowledge of drug law, coupled with our experience defending these types of cases allows us to obtain excellent results when other law firms are unable to do so.
Our client was a 24 year old woman who attended the Stereosonic Music Festival in Sydney. She was charged with two counts of ‘drug possession’ and one count of ‘drug supply’ after police allegedly saw her selling ecstasy pills at the festival.
After searching her, police found 16 ecstasy pills which weighed 5.44 grams in total, as well as a capsule containing amphetamines.
Due to the large quantity of drugs, the matter had to be heard in the District Court.
Despite the prosecution having a strong case for ‘actual supply,’ our expert criminal lawyers were able to persuade the prosecution to amend the facts so that she was charged with ‘deemed supply,’ which is a much less serious charge that carries lesser penalties.
Our client then pleaded guilty to one count of deemed supply.
Sydney Drug Lawyers then put our client in the best possible position before her sentencing date by helping her collect character references and encouraging her to attend counselling.
We then worked hard to persuade the court to deal with the matter by way of a ‘section 10,’ which meant that our client avoided having a conviction recorded on her criminal history and did not have to pay heavy fines.
Our client was then able to continue her job as a Project Analyst without worrying about how a criminal record could affect her job.
This was an excellent result given the seriousness of the charges and the large amount of drugs involved. Again, it demonstrates how valuable it is to have a specialist drug lawyer on your side who will ensure that you get the best possible result in your drug case.
Our client was a 42 year old man who was charged with drug supply.
Police alleged that he was part of a criminal syndicate that was involved in supplying heroin and ecstasy.
They began a surveillance operation in May 2013 and obtained evidence including phone intercepts and video surveillance which showed that our client sold drugs on behalf of others who were higher up in the syndicate.
Our client, along with two others allegedly involved in the syndicate, was charged with numerous drug offences including ‘drug supply’ for heroin.
Despite the strong evidence obtained by police and the seriousness of the charges, our expert defence team fought hard to have the charges dropped on the basis that there was not enough evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that our client committed the offences.
As the charges were dropped before the matter went to court, our client was also able to avoid the time and expense involved in a District Court trial.
He is now able to move on with his life without a conviction on his criminal record, which could have seriously impacted his ability to work and travel.
The other two persons who were charged with drug offences chose to be represented by another ‘general’ criminal law firm that was unable to have the charges dropped. As a result, they now face the stress and expense of a District Court trial.
This goes to show that the knowledge and experience of a specialist drug lawyer can make all the difference when it comes to getting an outstanding result in your drug case.
Our client was a 30 year old Italian male who was observed selling capsules at the AVICII concert in Centennial Parklands.
He was searched by police who found 73 capsules and pills believed to be ecstasy in separate bags, as well as $770 cash.
Police arrested him and charged him with ‘drug supply’ and ‘dealing with the proceeds of crime.’
However, the substances were later analysed and determined to be a legal drug known as ‘Lofton,’ rather than ecstasy.
Our senior defence team was able to fight to have the charges dropped even though the law says that you can still be charged with drug supply if the pills simply resemble drugs and are sold under the assumption that they are illegal drugs.
However, our specialist lawyers argued that there was not enough evidence to show that our client was selling the substances as illegal drugs.
As a result, the prosecution dropped the charges at an early stage, and our client was able to avoid a lengthy and costly trial, as well as heavy penalties.
This is yet another example of an excellent result obtained thanks to the hard work and in-depth knowledge of our specialist drug defence lawyers.
Our client was a 24 year old male who was approached by police in a nightclub after reports that he was selling ecstasy.
Police spoke to the man and asked whether he had any drugs on him, and he immediately showed them a small plastic bag containing 8 ecstasy pills.
As a result, he was charged with ‘drug possession’ and ‘deemed drug supply.’
‘Deemed supply’ is a unique charge that applies in situations where you have a certain amount of drugs upon you and it is automatically presumed that you intended to sell them.
You can be charged with ‘deemed supply’ even if there is no other evidence to suggest that you intended to sell the drugs to other people.
Despite the seriousness of these charges and the amount of drugs involved, our expert defence team was able to persuade the prosecution to drop the ‘deemed supply’ charge.
Our client then pleaded guilty to the ‘drug possession’ charge, however his senior defence lawyer, Mr Nedim, was able to obtain a section 10.
A ‘section 10’ is where you are found guilty of the charges but no conviction is recorded on your criminal record.
Sometimes, having a criminal record can affect your ability to find a job or travel overseas. In this case, our client was studying accounting and was worried about how a criminal record would affect his ability to find a job after university.
Thanks to the effort and hard work of our expert defence lawyers, he is now able to move on with his life and pursue his chosen career path.
Again, this excellent result shows how you can benefit from the knowledge and experience of a specialist drug lawyer.
Our 29 year old client was pulled over by police, who alleged that he was speeding and driving recklessly.
When speaking to police, they claimed that he appeared nervous and fidgety and was sweating profusely.
Police then conducted a background check and found that our client had a previous drug conviction. On this basis, they searched his car and found 58 grams of cannabis. He was then charged with ‘drug possession’.
However, our expert defence team argued that having a previous drug conviction is not enough to justify a search, and that our client’s nervousness was normal in the circumstances.
The Magistrate accepted these arguments and found that the police had searched our client’s car illegally. The evidence of drugs was then able to be excluded on this basis and the case was dismissed.
This shows how valuable it can be to have a specialist drug defence lawyer on your side with an expert knowledge and understanding of drug law.
Our client was a 37 year old male who was charged with a variety of offences, including ‘cultivating a prohibited plant for commercial purposes‘ for growing 14 large cannabis plants in his Camperdown apartment.
He came to us after two other law firms told him that he would likely face 15 months to 2 years in prison.
He was also told that due to the seriousness of the charges, he would not be able to participate in the MERIT program, and the matter would have to be dealt with in the District Court.
However, with the help of the experts at Sydney Drug Lawyers, he was able to have the charges downgraded to ‘cultivation’ and ‘possession’ for personal purposes only. This meant that the case stayed in the Local Court, where the penalties are much lower.
Our client was also able to undertake the MERIT Program and ended up with a section 9 good behaviour bond, as well as a number of small fines – a great result considering other law firms had advised him that he was facing gaol time.
The specialist drug lawyers at Sydney Drug Lawyers frequently obtain excellent results in complex cases where other lawyers have given up hope.
Our 27 year old client was charged with commercial drug supply after being caught on surveillance supplying 1000 ecstasy pills and 79 grams of ice.
He pleaded guilty to the charges, however our expert defence lawyers were able to persuade the court to issue him with a ‘section 11 bond.’
A section 11 bond allows the matter to be adjourned to allow you to complete rehabilitation. The court will then determine your sentence after you finish the rehabilitation or intervention program.
Our client used this time to undergo a 9 month rehabilitation program at Odyssey House. During this time, he made significant progress in addressing his drug problems and eventually began teaching other people at the rehabilitation centre.
When it came to sentencing, our expert defence lawyers highlighted his outstanding efforts in rehabilitation and fought hard to obtain a suspended sentence for his offences.
This is a fantastic result given the serious nature of the charges. Thanks to the efforts of our senior defence team, our client has been able to continue his outpatient treatment and plans to start his own landscaping business.
Our 20 year old client was charged with two counts of ‘drug supply’ and one count of ‘drug possession.’
Our experienced criminal lawyers worked tirelessly to get the drug supply charges dropped outside of court. We then fought hard to obtain a ‘section 10’ for the drug possession charge.
A ‘section 10’ is where you are found guilty of the charge, but no conviction is recorded on your criminal record. This is a best-case scenario outcome, as a criminal record can make it difficult to find work or travel overseas.
The experts at Sydney Drug Lawyers are frequently successful in obtaining ‘section 10s,’ even in more serious drug cases such as ‘drug supply.’
Because of this excellent result, our client is now able to move on with her life and pursue her career as a social worker.
Our 22 year old client came to us worried about the prospect of going to gaol after he was charged with supplying 60 ounces of heroin and cocaine over a period of several months.
He was charged with multiple offences including ‘supply drugs on an ongoing basis,’ ‘participate in criminal group’ and 11 counts of ‘supply prohibited drug.’
These offences are treated seriously by the courts and generally result in a prison sentence – indeed, our client had fully expected to go to gaol.
However, our highly-experienced principal, Ugur Nedim, was able to put forth compelling arguments which persuaded the Judge to deal with the matter by way of a suspended sentence.
A suspended sentence is an alternative to full-time gaol. It is a good behaviour bond which enables you to go about your daily life provided that you stick to the terms and conditions of the bond.
This meant that our client did not end up in prison, despite the fact that he had prior convictions – an outstanding result considering statistics for these offences showed that 100% of offenders went to prison.
Our client was a 23 year old male who was in his final year of law school.
He was caught with 4 pills containing ecstasy and 9 pills containing amphetamines.
Due to the large number of pills, our client was charged with ‘drug supply.’ However, our lawyers fought to have the supply charge reduced to a ‘drug possession’ charge, which carries much lesser penalties.
Our lawyers then encouraged him to participate in the MERIT Drug Program prior to his sentencing, which he completed with great success.
When it came to his sentencing, our expert lawyers highlighted his outstanding participation in the MERIT Program as well as his prior good character, and were able to obtain a ‘section 10.’
This meant that no convictions were recorded on his criminal record, and he was able to pursue his career as a lawyer.
Again, it just goes to show that having a specialist drug lawyer on your side can give you the best possible advantage when it comes to fighting the charges.
Our client was a 51 year old male who was charged with ‘deemed supply’ after he was found with 12 ecstasy pills and a quantity of ketamine.
Our skilled lawyers worked hard to have his deemed supply charge downgraded to ‘drug possession.’
Our lawyers were able to obtain a ‘section 10’ by drawing attention to his clean criminal record and his prior good character.
This shows how valuable a specialist drug lawyer can be when it comes to securing a positive outcome in your drug case.
Police charged our 22 year old client with ‘drug supply’ and ‘drug possession.’
They alleged that he threw 2 bags of cocaine into the bushes when he was approached by police and a sniffer dog.
Our client pleaded ‘not guilty’ to the charges, and with the help of our experienced criminal defence team, he was able to convince the Magistrate that someone else may have thrown the drugs into the bushes.
As a result, all charges were dismissed and our client was found ‘not guilty.’
This excellent result was obtained because of the expert knowledge and skills of our highly experienced specialist drug lawyers.
Our 20 year old client was charged with ‘drug supply’ and ‘goods in custody.’
However, thanks to the hard work of our specialist drug lawyers, we were able to convince the DPP to drop these charges.
Instead, our client pleaded guilty to a single count of ‘possessing an indictable quantity of ecstasy pills.’
Our lawyers then fought hard to present his case in the most positive light, and were able to secure a ‘section 10,’ which is where you are found guilty but no conviction is recorded on your criminal history.
This meant that our client was free to pursue his career as an engineer – ordinarily, had a conviction been recorded, he may have faced difficulties in applying for jobs.
This is yet another wonderful result obtained thanks to the skills of our highly-respected drug lawyers.
Our client was a 33 year old male who was charged with ‘drug possession’ after he was found with 5 ecstasy pills.
He had previously had a criminal conviction in 2006, as well as a ‘section 10’ in 2004.
Our expert defence team encouraged our client to attend counseling, write a letter of apology, and obtain character references from his employer.
At sentencing, our expert lawyers drew attention to the positive steps our client had taken in getting counselling and demonstrating remorse in his letter of apology.
We also highlighted the impact that a drug conviction would have on his career and future.
Thanks to these compelling arguments, our lawyers were able to convince the Magistrate to issue a ‘section 10,’ which is where no conviction is recorded.
This was a fantastic result, especially since our client had a previous criminal record and had already obtained a section 10 in the past.
Our 26 year old male client was charged with ‘drug possession’ after police found ecstasy pills and ice in his bedroom drawer.
However, our highly experienced lawyers argued that there was a possibility that the drugs belonged to our client’s girlfriend.
Accordingly, police were unable to prove ‘exclusive possession’ – in other words, the police were unable to prove that the drugs belonged only to our client.
We were also able to get the police to pay for our client’s legal fees as they should have investigated the possibility that the drugs belonged to our client’s girlfriend.
This was a great outcome as our client escaped conviction and was able to get on with his life without having to worry about paying for his legal expenses.
It just goes to show that sometimes, having a knowledgeable specialist drug lawyer on your side pays for itself!
Our 30 year old client was charged with supplying a prohibited drug.
Our lawyers were able to convince police to downgrade this to a ‘drug possession’ charge, to which our client pleaded guilty.
Our highly-experienced advocates then stressed the negative impact that a conviction would have upon our client’s employment prospects, and accordingly the Magistrate was persuaded to issue a ‘section 10.’
This meant that our client did not receive a conviction on his criminal record and was free to pursue his chosen career.
Our client benefited from the experience of our specialist drug defence team, and was able to obtain the best possible result in his case.
Our 26 year old client was charged with supplying ice and ecstasy on an ongoing basis.
Prosecution evidence against our client was strong and included police surveillance of our client as well as telephone intercepts which allegedly showed that our client supplied drugs.
However, our dedicated and experienced lawyers were able to convince the District Court Judge to dismiss all charges – meaning that our client was found ‘not guilty.’
He is now able to get on with his life without being marred by a criminal conviction.
Our 26 year old client was charged with possessing 4.75kg of imported cocaine.
The large amount of this drug attracts extremely heavy penalties, including life imprisonment.
Our client also had a prior conviction for drug supply in the USA and was not an Australian citizen, nor did he have links to the Australian community.
Despite these unfavourable circumstances, the specialist defence team from Sydney Drug Lawyers was able to get our client bail.
This was a fantastic result given the seriousness of the charges and shows that it pays to have the experts on your side.
Our expert drug lawyers recently represented a client who was charged with driving under the influence of a prohibited drug (DUI).
He was pulled over by police after it was alleged that he was veering between lanes without indicating.
Police then alleged that they smelt cannabis inside the vehicle when speaking to our client.
When asked about the smell, our client admitted that he had smoked cannabis prior to being pulled over by police.
He also handed over a joint that was inside the car.
Police conveyed out client to hospital where blood and urine samples were taken from him. The samples revealed that our client had high concentrations of THC in his blood and urine.
In court, our highly experienced drug lawyers argued that our client suffered from various medical problems, such as severe hernia pain.
It was argued that if his licence were disqualified, our client would be unable to attend medical appointments, and further, catching public transport would be difficult due to the severity of the pain suffered.
Our lawyers also argued that our client used cannabis as a form of pain relief, rather than for recreational purposes.
Despite the strength of the case against our client, as well as his lengthy driving record, our drug law specialists were able to persuade the magistrate to impose a ‘section 10.’
This means that while our client was found guilty of the offence, the charges will be not recorded on his criminal record.
It also means that he avoids having his licence disqualified.
This fantastic outcome means that our client is able to continue working and travelling without the charges severely impacting his life.
Our drug lawyers regularly represent clients in DUI cases and have a proven track record of obtaining excellent results such as ‘section 10s.’
The annual Harbourlife Music Festival was held on the 8th of November this year.
Three of our clients were charged with drug possession after police found various types of drugs upon them, including 7 ecstasy pills, marijuana, cocaine and ice.
Thankfully, our highly experienced senior drug lawyers took the time to carefully prepare ‘sentencing submissions’ which emphasised the need for a lenient penalty.
As a result of the hard work and dedication of our expert lawyers, all of our clients walked away with ‘section 10s.’
A ‘section 10’ is where you are found guilty of an offence, but no conviction is recorded on your criminal record.
This means that each of our clients is able to get on with their lives without worrying about how a criminal conviction could affect their employment or travel plans.
Our lawyers frequently obtain ‘section 10s’ in drug possession and supply cases.
These phenomenal results highlight the value of having an experienced drug law specialist on your side.
Our drug law specialists recently represented a 26-year-old Columbian man who was alleged to have imported 63 kilograms of methamphetamine into Australia from South America.
He was charged with commercial drug importation under the Commonwealth Criminal Code.
The maximum penalty for this offence is life imprisonment.
Despite a strong prosecution case and the seriousness of the charges, our experienced drug lawyers were able to persuade the magistrate to grant our client bail.
This means that our client is able to remain at liberty in the community until his matter is heard in court.
We were able to achieve this desirable outcome thanks to the efforts of our dedicated drug law experts, who spent a considerable amount of time preparing written submissions to the court which emphasised factors such as delays with the prosecution serving evidence, the length of time that our client would spend in prison before his trial, and his need to be free to assist in preparing his case.
This fantastic result means that our lawyers can now work with our clients to secure the best possible outcome in his case.
There have been significant amendments to the Bail Act in recent times, and it certainly pays to have a lawyer on your side who is familiar with these changes.
Our senior lawyers regularly prepare bail applications in the Local, District and Supreme courts and have an expert understanding of bail laws.
Our expert knowledge and experience is reflected in our ability to obtain bail for our clients in even the most serious drug cases, such as this one.
Our expert defence team recently represented nine clients who were charged with drug possession at Stereosonic 2014.
Our clients came from all walks of life and held jobs in various fields.
Three of them were also students.
Each of our clients had been caught with between 2 and 9 ecstasy pills.
One of those clients received two drug possession charges as he was caught with 7 ecstasy pills and a little over 1 gram of cocaine.
All of our clients wished to plead guilty and our expert drug defence lawyers represented them at each court date, as well as the final sentencing hearing.
As always, our lawyers spent considerable amounts of time working on each case and preparing compelling sentencing submissions which emphasised the need for a lenient penalty.
Despite the fact that some of our clients were caught with numerous pills, our outstanding advocates were able to persuade the magistrate in Burwood Local Court to impose section 10s in every case.
This means that while the court accepted their guilty pleas, the offence was not recorded on their criminal records.
Our clients therefore avoided the negative consequences which can flow from having a criminal record.
In Campbelltown Local Court, Sydney Criminal Lawyers® successfully obtained bail for a 23 year old ‘repeat offender’ who was advised by his former solicitors and barrister that he had no chance of getting bail.
The man has several previous convictions for robbery, larceny, drugs and break & enter offences.
Most significantly, he was already on strict conditional bail including a night-time curfew for ‘aggravated break, enter & steal’ at the time of his present charges.
His present charges involve him allegedly ‘break & entering’ a home, stealing credit cards and using those cards shortly thereafter to make purchases at 2 nearby petrol stations and a convenience store, at a time when he was supposed to be home for his curfew.
According to the police ‘facts’, his use of the stolen cards is captured on CCTV footage and he had was in possession of receipts from the purchases when arrested.
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® obtained bail despite all of those factors.
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® obtained ‘Suspended Sentences’ (no prison) in Downing Centre District Court for our 22 year old client for ‘Supply Drug on Ongoing Basis’, 11 charges of ‘Supply Prohibited Drug’ and ‘Participate in Criminal Group’.
The case involved the supply of approximately 60 ounces of heroin and cocaine over several months.
Our Ugur Nedim persuasively presented the case before the Downing Centre District Court Judge who ultimately found exceptional circumstances in our client’s favour and refrained from sending him to prison.
All involved had expected a lengthy prison sentence.
It is an incredible result considering that our client has several previous criminal convictions, and the official sentencing statistics for similar offenders say that 100% were sent to prison.
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® convinced the DPP to withdraw two charges of ‘drug supply’ against our 20 year old Menai client, then obtained a ‘section 10 dismissal’ in Downing Centre Local Court for the remaining charge of ‘drug possession’.
This means that our client has no criminal convictions and is free to pursue her chosen career as a social worker without having to disclose a drug conviction.
The Presiding Magistrate in Hornsby Local Court dismissed drug possession charges against our 21 year old client from Wahroonga who was stopped and searched in a Pennant Hills carpark.
Police approached our client claiming he appeared to be ‘acting suspiciously’ by standing outside his car with a friend in an unlit area.
As usual, police alleged that our client appeared ‘nervous’ and ‘agitated’ and that he could not adequately explain why he was there.
They searched him and found 4 ecstacy tablets and a small amount of cannabis in resealable bags in his pocket.
The Magistrate found that this was not enough to ground a ‘suspicion on reasonable grounds’ and ruled the search to be illegal.
The evidence was then excluded and both charges were dismissed.
The Magistrate in Downing Centre Local Court dismissed the case against our 30 year old client who was charged with ‘resisting officer in execution of duty’.
Police arrested our client in Woolloomoolloo when they suspected him of possessing drugs.
Our client ‘violently resisted’ and was thrown to the footpath head-first, sustaining bruising to the face.
He was held face-down by police ‘for at least 2 minutes’.
The Magistrate found our client ‘not guilty’ and criticised police for acting ‘recklessly and outside their powers’.
Here are some recent examples of our criminal defence team getting charges dismissed due to mental health under ‘section 32:
The Magistrate in Ryde Local Court dismissed charges of larceny against our 37 year old client who was caught stealing a trolley-load of goods from Myer. The case was persuasively argued by Mr Nedim and the Magistrate stated ‘this is only the second section 32 that I have granted out of about 20 since I came to Ryde in April’.
Downing Centre Local Court dismissed charges of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm and Common Assault against our 24 year old client despite it being his second assault case within 2 years. He received a criminal conviction for his previous case after his lawyers failed to inform him that his mental condition could be used to have his case dismissed.
Parramatta Local Court dismissed drug possession charges against our 33 year old client who was caught with 9 ecstacy tablets in his pocket. He was initially charged with ‘supply’ but Sydney Criminal Lawyers® had that charge withdrawn. The court found that there was a link between our client’s underlying depression and his use of drugs, and that the proposed treatment plan was adequate.
Wagga Wagga Local Court dismissed a charge of ‘use carriage service to make hoax threat’ against our 45 year old client who contacted the NSW Fire Service advising that a bomb had been placed at a fire station. The court found a significant link between our client’s post traumatic stress and his actions.
Our Senior Criminal Lawyers persuasively argued each of the cases in court.
Our 37 year old client was initially charged with ‘strictly indictable’ offences of ‘cultivate by enhanced indoor means prohibited plant for commercial purpose’ for growing 14 large cannabis plants under 4 tents in his Camperdown apartment and with supplying ecstacy.
He was also charged with several other offences involving selling fake goods and possessing prescribed restricted substances.
He was told by 2 other Sydney criminal law firms that:
the case would have to go up to the District Court because the two main charges are ‘strictly indictable’ and at least one would not be withdrawn,
he could not participate in the drug MERIT program due to the charges, and
he would likely receive between 15 months and 2 years full time prison, due to the seriousness of the charges and a previous conviction that he had.
He then came to Sydney Criminal Lawyers® who fought and succeeded in:
having both of the ‘strictly indictable’ charges downgraded (to straight ‘cultivation’ and ‘possession’ only)- so that the case stayed in Downing Centre Local Court rather than going to the District Court which would have exposed him to higher penalties,
convincing the Magistrate to let him undertake the MERIT program, which he completed, and then
obtaining section 9 Good Behaviour Bonds and small fines only.
It pays to have a confident and superior defence team on your side.
The Presiding Magistrate in Downing Centre Local Court dismissed charges of ‘drug possession‘ against our 29 year old client after police searched his car illegally.
Our client was pulled over after he allegedly exceeded the speed limit and drove ‘recklessly’.
Police claimed that, when approached, he appeared ‘nervous’,’ fidgety’ and was ‘sweating profusely’.
Police then undertook a background check which showed that our client has a previous drug conviction.
His car was then searched and police found a plastic bag containing 58 grams of cannabis under the passenger seat.
The Magistrate accepted that our client’s nervousness was natural in the circumstances and that a previous drug conviction is not sufficient to justify a search.
The search was found to be illegal and the evidence of drugs was excluded.
The prosecution had no further evidence and the case was dismissed.
The Magistrate in Downing Centre Local Court was persuaded to discharge our 24 year old client without recording a criminal conviction against him despite being found in possession of 8 tablets of MDMA (‘ecstacy’).
Police approached our client in a Sydney Night Club after receiving information that he was selling ‘ecstacy’ tablets to patrons.
They asked whether he was in possession of drugs and he immediately produced a small resealable plastic bag containing 8 pills.
He was arrested and charged with ‘drug supply’ and ‘drug possession’.
The ‘drug supply’ charge was based on the law about ‘deemed supply’ – which says that a person can be charged with drug supply simply because they possess more than the ‘trafficable quantity’ of drugs eg more than 0.75 grams of ecstacy.
Our defence team wrote a detailed letter to Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (‘DPP’) which resulted in the ‘supply’ charge being withdrawn.
Our client then pleaded guilty to ‘possession’ and our Mr Nedim convinced the Magistrate to allow him to remain ‘conviction-free’ on the basis that a criminal conviction could have impacted upon his ability to become an accountant after completing his university studies.
All charges were withdrawn and dismissed in Downing Centre Local Court for our 30 year old client from Italy after the analysis of the alleged prohibited drugs came back negative.
Police observed our client approaching several people and selling capsules to patrons at the ‘AVIICI’ concert at Centennial Parklands, Sydney.
They searched him and located 73 tablets and capsules resembling ‘ecstacy’ in 4 separate resealable bags. They also found $770 cash on him.
He was then charged with ‘supply prohibited drug‘ and ‘deal with property suspected of being proceeds of crime’.
The substances were then analysed and found to be a legal drug known as ‘Lofton’.
It is important to note that the law says a person is guilty of drug supply even if they supply tablets that contain no drugs at all, as long as they sell them as if they were drugs.
Despite this, our defence team persuaded the prosecution to withdraw all charges on the basis that there was insufficient evidence to prove that our client was selling the substances as illegal drugs.
All drug charges have been dropped after our defence lawyers successfully argued that the prosecution evidence against our client was not strong enough to go to a jury trial.
Our client is a 42 year old man from Waterloo who was suspected of being part of a criminal syndicate that supplied drugs including heroin and ‘ecstacy’ from at least early 2013.
Police set up a surveillance operation in May 2013 that intercepted phone calls between our client and others allegedly involved in that syndicate.
Those intercepts allegedly established that our client was a ‘drug runner’ who sold drugs on behalf of those higher in the syndicate.
Video surveillance also allegedly captured him selling drugs on at least two occasions.
Our client and two other syndicate members were later arrested and charged with various drug offences – our client was charged with supplying heroin on 10th and 31st July 2013.
After several months of intense fighting, our Senior Criminal Defence Team was able to convince the prosecution that the evidence was insufficient to prove the charges against our client beyond reasonable doubt.
All charges against him were then withdrawn.
The two ‘co-accused’ are represented by other criminal law firms who have not been able to have their clients’ cases dropped.
Those clients are now facing an expensive, lengthy and risky District Court trial unless they plead guilty to their charges.
In Downing Centre District Court, our 24 year old client from Rydalmere was given a ‘section 10 bond’ despite pleading guilty to supplying 16 ecstacy tablets and possessing amphetamines.
This means that she avoids a criminal conviction altogether.
She is a Project Analyst with a Sydney-based telecommunications company that contracts to various government organisations.
She attended the Stereosonic Music Festival, Olympic Park where police allegedly saw her selling tablets to other party-goers.
Police approached and saw her holding a condom containing what appeared to be tablets and capsules.
They immediately cautioned her, seized the pills and placed her under arrest.
She then made a range of admissions and was charged with one count of ‘drug supply‘ and two counts of ‘drug possession’.
The ecstacy (or ‘MDMA’) tablets weighed a total of 5.44 grams. A capsule of amphetamines was also found.
The quantity of drugs made it a ‘strictly indictable case’ which means that it had to go to the District Court.
It was a strong case of ‘actual supply’.
However, Sydney Drug Lawyers persuaded the prosecution to significantly amend the ‘facts’ and to treat the matter as a ‘deemed supply’ only, which meant that it was less-serious.
Our client then pleaded guilty to one charge of ‘deemed supply’.
She placed herself in the best possible position before her sentencing date by attending counselling and gathering character references.
A counselling letter was obtained and our defence team successfully persuaded the District Court Judge to keep her conviction-free.
This means that the incident is unlikely to affect our client’s current job or her future career prospects.
Two young men and one young woman who pleaded ‘guilty’ in Deniliquin Local Court to numerous charges of ‘drug possession’ have had their convictions overturned on appeal to Downing Centre District Court.
The charges arose after police applied for a Drug Dog Detection Warrant for the detection of drugs in cars travelling through NSW towards the Con/Fest Music Festival in the A.C.T.
Police pulled over our client’s car which contained two passengers, and the drug detection dog indicated the presence of drugs.
The driver agreed to a search and police located 5.5 grams of liquid LSD, one sugar cube of LSD, 4 MDMA (‘ecstacy’) tablets and 2 grams of cannabis.
All three occupants participated in police interviews and admitted that they possessed the drugs for personal use.
Two of them were charged with 2 counts of ‘drug possession‘ for the ecstacy and LSD. The third was additionally charged with cannabis possession.
All were later convicted of all charges in Deniliquin Local Court and given criminal convictions and fines.
Our firm did not represent them in the Local Court.
One of them later contacted our firm and we immediately lodged an appeal against the severity of his sentences.
The remaining two contacted our firm shortly thereafter and we also lodged appeals for them.
For strategic reasons, we arranged for all of the cases to be transferred to Downing Centre District Court.
Despite the number of different drugs and multiple charges, our Senior Criminal Lawyer Mitchell Cavanagh persuaded the Judge to overturn all of the convictions by ordering ‘section 10 good behaviour bonds’.
This means that all of our clients remain conviction-free. The fines were also overturned.
During the Appeal, Mr Cavanagh directed His Honour to a binding decision of the New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal which states that a court may deal with a person without conviction despite the presence of substantial quantities of drugs and numerous charges.
That decision also says that:
1. A ‘section 10’ (non-conviction) can even be awarded in cases of drug supply, including cases where there are 20 or more ecstacy tablets,
2. A good behaviour bond without conviction is a significant penalty in itself, and
3. Whether or not a conviction is recorded makes little difference to whether the penalty is adequate or inadequate.
Once again, our firm’s superior legal knowledge, thorough preparation and persuasive presentation has made a significant difference to result achieved.
Our 21 year old client was charged with drug supply after police observed him smoking crystal methylamphetamine (‘ice’) through a glass pipe in the driver seat of his car.
Police searched the car and located more ‘ice’ in a small resealable bag, 6 tablets of MDMA (‘ecstacy’), drug paraphernalia and a quantity of cash.
They charged him with drug supply due to the quantity of drugs found – this charge is also known as ‘deemed drug supply’.
Once again, our defence team wrote a detailed letter to police requesting withdrawal of the drug supply charges on the basis that our client pleads guilty to the less-serious charge of ‘drug possession’.
The request was successful and our client then pleaded guilty to drug possession.
Our client was represented in court by our senior lawyers who persuaded the Magistrate in Downing Centre Local Court to award our client a ‘section 10’ which means that he avoids a criminal conviction altogether.
Our 26 year old client was charged with supplying 2.4 grams of cocaine, and a ‘backup’ charge of drug possession, after police located drugs and drug paraphernalia including electronic scales and resealable bags in a kitchen cupboard at his one-bedroom unit in Paddington.
Our client was the sole lessee of the unit, although his girlfriend also lived there and friends also attended for social gatherings.
The prosecution case failed because they could not prove beyond reasonable doubt that our client ‘exclusively possessed’ the drugs, to the exclusion of all others.
In drug cases, police must prove ‘exclusive possession’- in other words, police must exclude any reasonable possibility that the drugs belonged to someone else.
In this case, our lawyers ensured that ample evidence came before the court that the drugs could have belonged to our client’s partner or any one of a number of people who recently attended the unit.
The Magistrate in Downing Centre Local Court therefore found our client ‘not guilty’ and dismissed both of the charges.
The Harbourlife Music Festival on 8th November 2014 led to a large number of arrests for drug possession.
On 5th December, our Senior Lawyers each represented 3 clients who pleaded guilty to drug possession in Downing Centre Local Court.
Our clients were from a range of economic, cultural and employment backgrounds – including students, retail worker, tradespersons and professionals in upper management.
ALL of our clients escaped criminal records after our lawyers persuaded the Magistrate to grant them ‘section 10s’ – which means guilty but no criminal conviction.
They are free to get on with their lives without the complications of a criminal record.
Our client is a 26 year old Columbian national who, before his arrest, was in Australia on a student visa.
He is charged with importing 63 kilograms of methamphetamine from Mexico and Columbia into Australia, in contravention of section 307.1 of the Criminal Code Act.
The offence carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
The shipment was detected through telephone intercepts and physical surveillance, and the drugs were intercepted by the AFP in Sydney and replaced with an innocuous substance that was found in the boot of a car in Burwood.
It is alleged that our client was involved in the importation and that the case against him is strong.
The Bail Act 2013 requires the court to consider a range of factors when deciding to release a person from custody.
Those factors include: the seriousness of the charge, the strength of the prosecution case, the person’s links to the community, the risk of not turning up to court, the risk of reoffending, the time they would spend in prison if not granted bail and the need to be free to prepare for their case.
Our client was in a difficult position due to the seriousness and alleged strength of the case, his minimal links to the community and the consequent risk of failing to attend court.
However, our defence team prepared detailed written submissions to the court focusing upon (1) prosecution delays in serving evidence, (2) the fact that he would be spending a significant amount of time behind bars awaiting trial, and (3) our need to have him free to assist in the preparation of his defence.
The prosecution strongly opposed bail, and prepared it’s own written submissions.
However, the Magistrate in Central Local Court ultimately acceded to our request and granted conditional bail to our client.
The next step will be for our experienced team to use our vast specialised experience in commercial drug cases to secure him the optimal outcome.
In Burwood Local Court, each of our Senior Lawyers represented 3 clients who were caught possessing drugs at the Stereosonic Music Festival.
Our clients were from various social, economic and cultural backgrounds and worked in a range of fields – from retail, to accountant, to company executive, to business owner.
Three of our clients were also students.
Most were caught for possessing MDMA tablets, also known as ‘ecstacy’ – ranging from 2 to 9 pills. One of our clients had two ‘drug possession’ charges against him for possessing 7 ecstacy tablets and just over 1 gram of cocaine.
All of our clients’ cases were thoroughly prepared and persuasively presented in court.
This resulted in the Magistrate allowing all of them to avoid criminal records by granting them ‘Section 10s’.
Section 10 means that, even though a person is guilty, a criminal conviction is not recorded against their name.
Our clients are free to get on with their lives without the burden of a criminal record.
In May 2013, our client pleaded guilty to Supplying a Commercial Quantity of Prohibited Drug and 3 counts of Possess Prohibited Drug.
He was given a two-year ‘Suspended Sentence’ and 3 x three-year ‘Section 9 Good Behaviour Bonds’ for those charges by the Presiding Judge in Downing Centre District Court. This was an excellent result given the seriousness of the charges.
However, in November 2014, he was found in possession of MDMA (‘ecstacy’) tablets and a quantity of cannabis, and charged with two counts of drug possession. Those charges caused him to breach his ‘Suspended Sentence’ and his ‘Good Behaviour Bonds’.
In the lead-up to his court proceedings, our legal team gathered material supporting the assertion that our client had taken significant steps towards rehabilitation, but had found it difficult at times and relapsed.
In the result, the Presiding Judge was persuaded that there were good reasons to excuse the breach of Suspended Sentence. The breach was therefore excused and our client was given a fresh two-year section 9 good behaviour bond.
He therefore avoids prison and can continue in his efforts towards rehabilitation.
Our 23 year old client has been granted conditional bail in Central Local Court after being charged with ‘supplying a large commercial quantity of prohibited drug’ and ‘knowingly participate in criminal group’.
Police conducted a controlled operation into the alleged production and supply of methylamphetamine originating out of a clandestine laboratory in Ryde, NSW.
Police used surveillance devices and physical monitoring to track the movement of substances from that location to other parts of Sydney.
Our client was arrested together with four other young men who were allegedly in possession of 2.4 kilograms of methylamphetamine.
It is additionally alleged that our client is captured on surveillance footage handling the packages within which the drugs were found.
All five defendants then came before the Presiding Magistrate in Central Local Court.
They all faced an uphill battle when it came to bail because ‘large commercial drug supply’ is one of the offences captured by the new “show cause” provisions of the Bail Act – which means that it is very difficult to obtain bail in such cases.
However, our senior lawyers made extensive verbal submissions which ultimately convinced the Magistrate to grant bail to our client.
All of the other four other defendants were refused bail.
It is just another example of how superior legal representation can make all the difference when it comes to your liberty.
Our client is a 58-year-old lady who owns a tobacconist store in the CBD.
Police had previously seized synthetic drugs from her store, and had received further reports that synthetic cannabis was still being sold.
They obtained a warrant to search the premises and were able to locate various forms of synthetic cannabis, with an estimated value of $10,000.
Our client was then charged with ‘deemed supply’, which means that she was alleged to have more than the ‘traffickable’ quantity of drugs in her possession for the purpose of supply. A ‘deemed supply’ charge can be brought even if there is no evidence that the person actually supplied any drugs.
The laws relating to the sale of synthetic cannabis were changing at the time, and the act of supplying synthetic cannabis had only become an offence 10 days before our client was charged.
Our lawyers were able to persuade the prosecution to drop the charges on that basis, meaning that our client is spared the expense, stress and anxiety of having to fight the case in court.
Our three clients are all Indonesian nationals who were crew members aboard a ship headed for Australia.
The ship’s cargo-hold was altered to increase its capacity, containing a speed boat and dozens of ‘Prada’ bags filled with a total of over 600 kilograms of heroin.
The ship anchored approximately two kilometres from Australian shores, and the speedboat was ferried back and forth unloading the heroin-filled bags onto the mainland.
Unknown to the ship’s captain and crew, Australian authorities had been monitoring the operation and ultimately arrested all on board the ship.
The captain and officers were all convicted at trial. They were represented by other lawyers.
Six crew members faced a separate trial, with our team representing three of the men in Downing Centre District Court.
We advised our clients not to give evidence after the close of the prosecution case at trial, as the state of the evidence was that knowledge or recklessness had not been proved beyond reasonable doubt. They were ultimately found ‘not guilty’ of all charges.
The remaining three crew members – represented by other lawyers – each testified in court. They were questioned at length and ultimately found guilty. In our view, it was a significant strategic error to have exposed the men to cross-examination, given the weaknesses in the evidence at the close of the prosecution case.
Our client is a 27-year-old apprentice plumber from Sydney.
Police observed him walking along a footpath with another person outside a popular annual music festival. As our client was adjusting his pants, a single brown pill fell out of his pocket onto the ground. Police saw this, approached and showed him identification. Our client then handed the pill to police, admitting it was ‘ecstacy’.
Police asked whether he had any other pills, and our client produced a bag containing another five ecstasy pills. Police then searched him and found another bag containing 6 more ecstasy pills. He made admissions to police that he was going to give some of the pills to his girlfriend and friends, which amounts to ‘drug supply’ under the law.
In total, our client was found with 12 ecstasy pills. As this is well above the ‘trafficable quantity’ of 0.75 grams – and the fact our client admitted intending to supply pills to others – our client was charged with ‘deemed supply’, which means he was taken to have the drugs upon him for the purpose of supply.
Our client pleaded guilty in the Local Court and, because the quantity was also above the ‘strictly indictable’ weight of 1.25 grams, the case proceeded to the District Court.
Our client told us he saw several criminal lawyers who each advised him that it was not possible to avoid a criminal conviction for a ‘deemed supply’ for so many ecstacy pills. In our view, that advice was contrary to several authorities in the NSWCCA and District Court which make it clear that higher courts can, and indeed have, exercised discretion under section 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 not to record a criminal conviction for the supply of several ecstacy tablets (see especially R v Mauger).
We assisted our client to prepare a range of favourable materials, including character references, a letter of apology and evidence that he may lose his job upon receiving a criminal record.
In the District Court, the prosecutor presented several cases which state that a prison sentence is appropriate in circumstances similar to that of our client.
In addition to the subjective materials, we presented cases to the contrary and argued at length that it was appropriate for the court to deal with our client by way of a section 10 good behaviour bond.
In the result, the Judge was persuaded to exercise her discretion and place our client on an 18-month bond without recording a criminal conviction against him.
He looks forward to continuing his career and establishing his own business in the future.
Our client is a 38-year-old teacher.
Police in plain clothes observed him stand up and exit a bar as they were entering the premises with a drug-detection dog.
Police decided to approach him, at which time our client immediately produced a small bag of cocaine and handed it over to them.
Police then arrested and issued him with a court attendance notice.
It wasn’t the first time our client was in trouble for drug possession.
He had two prior drug possession offences, and was placed each time on a ‘section 10’ good behaviour bond, without a criminal conviction.
He had been warned by the magistrate on the previous occasion that such leniency would not be extended to him on a third occasion.
Despite that warning, our lawyers ensured he was placed in the best possible position in court. We assisted him to prepare character references, a letter of apology and evidence he would likely lose the job he recently acquired if convicted.
Our client also made enquiries about participating in a drug rehabilitation program, and we produced evidence of his efforts to the court.
We then made extensive submissions before the court, and with some hesitation the magistrate was ultimately persuaded to deal with our client by placing him on a good behaviour bond without conviction once again.
Our client is a foreign national on a working holiday visa.
A few months into her stay in Australia, she decided to attend a music festival with a group of friends.
On the day of the festival, she was pressured to carry 14 MDMA (‘ecstacy’) tablets into the festival grounds.
The male members of the group, including her boyfriend at the time, felt that as a female she would come under the least suspicion from security and police, who were checking for illegal drugs at the festival entry.
A sniffer dog gave a positive indication and our client quickly admitted to possessing the tablets.
She was then arrested and charged with ‘drug supply’ due to the number of tablets found. In that regard, the law provides that a person found with more than the ‘trafficable quantity’ of drugs can be charged with supply. This is known as ‘deemed supply’. The trafficable quantity of MDMA is just 0.75 grams.
If a person is charged with deemed supply, the onus of proof then shifts to them to prove ‘on the balance of probabilities’ that they were in possession of the drugs for the purpose of something other than supply.
The law also provides that a person who holds drugs momentarily for the owner with a view to returning it is not guilty of supply.
An issue for our client was that there were a number of people to whom the drugs were to be distributed upon entry to the festival, and she made admissions to police that she intended to supply the tablets to these people.
Despite the issues, our defence team wrote a detailed letter – known as ‘representations’ formally requesting withdrawal of the supply charge provided that our client pleaded guilty to drug possession.
She pleaded guilty to that lesser charge and we assisted her in gathering a range of subjective materials, including documents in relation to the impact of a criminal conviction.
After extensive verbal submissions in the local court, and despite submissions against a ‘non conviction’ by the prosecution, Her Honour was persuaded to impose a two-year good behaviour bond without a criminal conviction.
This is an excellent result given the number of tablets involved.
Our client is a 25 year old man who works in the marketing industry.
Police were conducting patrols outside a popular music festival with the assistance of their drug detection dogs, when a dog indicated the presence of drugs in our client’s possession.
When asked by police as to whether he had any drugs on him, our client immediately made full admissions and produced a small resealable bag containing 7 MDMA (‘ecstacy’) pills.
Under the law, any amount of ‘ecstasy’ above 0.75g is considered to be in a person’s possession for the purpose of supply. Our client was not charged with supply on this occasion, but with drug possession only.
Our client instructed us that he intended to plead guilty to that charge, which was the appropriate plea given his immediate admissions and the finding of drugs.
We assisting him in preparing his letter of apology to the court, in seeing a counsellor and obtaining a letter of attendance from her, and in gathering character references with the relevant content.
We made extensive submissions in court in relation to his acceptance of responsibility, steps towards addressing underlying issues, remorse and the likely impact of a criminal conviction on his future plans.
With some hesitation, Her Honour was ultimately persuaded not to record a conviction against our client’s name, but rather to place him on an 18-month good behaviour bond without a criminal record.
Our client was overjoyed by the outcome and looks forward to continuing to advance in his career.
Our client is a 24 year old physical education student.
Police say they observed him entering a ‘known drug premises’ and exiting a short time later with a package.
They followed his car and pulled him over a short time later. They asked whether he had any drugs in the car, to which he replied ‘some steroids’.
They then search his car, located the package on the passenger seat, and within it found a total of 800 Dianabol (steroid) tablets, a 10 ml vial of Sustanox X250 (a steroid) and approximately 1 gram of cannabis.
Our client was then charged with three counts of drug possession in respect of the substances. Given the state of the evidence and our client’s admissions, and after some alterations were agreed by the prosecution to the ‘full facts’, pleas of guilty were entered to the charges.
Our client instructed that he was “obsessed” with his body image. Accordingly, we arranged for him to see a psychologist, who diagnosed him with ‘body dysmorphia’.
He continued seeing the psychologist in the lead-up to the sentencing hearing, and we obtained a report about his underlying issues and the steps he taken towards address them.
We also assisting him to prepare a letter to the court which outlined his acceptance of responsibility, his remorse and his efforts towards rehabilitation. We also helped him in obtaining character references in the proper form.
Despite the quantity of drugs and number of charges, we ultimately persuaded the magistrate to place him on good behaviour bonds for a period of two-years without recording a criminal conviction against his name.
Our previously-anxious client is now confident that his studies will lead to employment as a teacher or instructor.
Know Your Rights This Music Festival Season
By Paul Gregoire and Ugur Nedim
The tragic drug-related deaths at the Defqon.1 music festival in southwestern Sydney on 15 September have gained a lot of media attention. And rightly so. But what hasn’t gathered as much attention is the saturation policing at the event.
NSW police were out in force. There were 180 officers at the festival, some of whom were accompanied by drug detection dogs. Police searched 355 festivalgoers and only 69 of these searches resulted in any illicit substances being found. So, that’s a success rate of just 19 percent.
What this means is if you plan to attend an event this season, and won’t be carrying drugs, it’s still important to know your rights because a sniffer dog may well sit next you regardless, which could result in a bodily search or even a strip search.
During a search, or subsequent arrest, you’re not required to answer any specific questions police ask you, except for providing your name and address. Failure to provide these details – or providing false details – can result in a fine.
In the case where drugs are found, it’s best to remain silent. This will prevent you from saying anything that might be detrimental in the long run. And whatever you do, don’t say you intended to give away or share the drugs, as this can result in a more serious charge of drug supply, rather than drug possession.
Police search powers
The police powers to stop and search a person without a warrant are contained in the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibility) Act (LEPRA) 2002. This legislation requires that officers must have a reasonable suspicion to carry out such a search.
Section 21 of the LEPRA provides that an officer may stop, search and detain a person without a warrant if they suspect on reasonable grounds that the individual is carrying illegal drugs, a dangerous weapon, stolen property, or anything used, or intended to be used, to commit a crime.
Reasonable suspicion
The leading authority on what constitutes reasonable suspicion is the 2001 NSW Court of Criminal Appeal case R v Rondo. It sets out that “a reasonable suspicion involves less than a reasonable belief, but more than a possibility.”
So, if an officer pulls you up for a search at a music festival they must have some “factual basis” as to why they’re doing so. And it’s best to ask the officer for the reason why they’re conducting the search.
Reasonable suspicion cannot be that an officer simply thinks you look dodgy, or they don’t like the way you’re dressed, or even if you’re in an area that’s well known for drug use or other criminal activity.
And never say to an officer of the law that you consent to a search. If you do give consent, police will no longer need to demonstrate that they had a reasonable suspicion to search you later on.
Indeed, it’s best to comply with an officer’s instructions, but also to state that you don’t give consent. This could lead to a charge being dropped or thrown out of court at a later date if it’s shown that an officer had no grounds to carry out the search.
Sniffer dogs
Section 148 of the LEPRA provides police with the power to use drug detection dogs in public places without a warrant. This includes using dogs on people at, or entering or leaving, licensed venues and events, such as music festivals, concerts, parades and sporting events.
There’s dispute over whether an indication by a drug dog actually constitutes reasonable suspicion. This is due to the fact that sniffer dogs are highly unreliable and get it wrong anywhere from two-thirds to three-quarters of the time.
However, officers do indeed search people following a positive indication made by a dog. And over recent years, these dogs have become a permanent fixture at music festivals, so be prepared that you could be searched regardless of what you’re up to.
During a search
If an officer does decide to search you, it’s best to remain calm and comply. Trying to resist can result in a charge of resisting arrest. And watch what you say, as swearing can result in a fine or a charge of using offensive language.
Section 202 of the LEPRA requires that in the event of a search, an officer must show you their badge if they aren’t wearing a uniform. They’re also required to tell you their name. And they must provide you with the reasons as to why they’re conducting the search.
Police can carry out three types of searches. A frisk search, where they run their hands down the outside of your clothing. An ordinary search, where they require you to remove items of clothing – such as a coat or shoes – and examine them. And then officers can also carry out a strip search.
Section 21A of the LEPRA also provides police with the ancillary powers to order a person to open their mouth for the purposes of a search, and to shake their hair if they suspect something is being concealed within it. Failure to comply with this request can result in a fine of $550.
It’s perfectly legal to film police in a public space, and this includes music festivals. So, if possible, have a friend stand back and film the search. The police have no powers to prevent this from happening, as long as the individual is not hindering the search.
The invasive strip search
Section 31 of the LEPRA provides that police can carry out a strip search in a place – such as a music festival – if the officer “suspects on reasonable grounds” it “is necessary for the purposes of the search and that the seriousness and urgency of the circumstances make the strip search necessary.”
If you’re at a music festival a strip search has to be carried out in a private enclosed area, like a tent. And the search must be conducted by a member of the same sex. At no time should your body cavities – including your mouth – be searched, and you should not be touched in any way.
No one should be present other than those needed for the purposes of the search, and nor should any item of clothing be unnecessarily removed. And under no circumstances are strip searches to be carried out on children under the age of 10.
Found in possession
If drugs are located on your person, remember that apart from providing your identity, you have no obligation to speak or answer any questions. And certainly, don’t imply that the drugs were in any way for anyone else.
Be aware that if you are found with a “traffickable amount” of a substance on you, section 29 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 provides that you can be charged with supply, even if there’s no evidence that suggests you’ve been supplying others. This is known as deemed supply.
As little as 0.75 grams of MDMA – or three or four pills – can be deemed supply. For cocaine, methamphetamine or heroin, three grams or more can land you with a charge of supply. And for cannabis, it’s a lot more – 300 grams.
In the case of arrest
If an officer does arrest you, it’s important to stay calm and don’t resist, as resisting could led to an escalation of the situation and more charges being laid. The best thing to do after being issued with a court attendance notice is to get in touch with an experience criminal lawyer.
A good lawyer can guide you through the process. They may be able to have the charges dropped or thrown out of court, and in the case of a charge of deemed supply, they may be able to have it downgraded to possession.
So, now that you’re aware of your rights, remember to comply with police instructions, but don’t give your consent to a search. And have a great festival season.
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My being mercilessly attacked by a four foot cubed lesbian and the Lord causing a liquid sensation in my favourite curry house aside, it’s been a month and a half of preparations for indefinite somethings as opposed to actually concluding that much. The lack of diary entries has consequently been a tense combination of long time, no write, and long time, no real desire to write.
A Bowness/Chilvers performance at The King Of Hearts along with Alias Grace and Andy Butler was certainly a highlight of the year. Performing stripped down grand piano and voice renditions of ‘California, Norfolk’ and No-Man material, beautiful venue, clear sound and attentive audience combined in an ideal way to provide a reminder of why I do some of what I do. Once more, ‘Things I Want To Tell You’ and ‘Winter With You’ possessed an emotional edge and controlled looseness that pointed at a new direction for the Bowness/Chilvers Hooligan Element.
I joined Darkroom for the first time in two years at the Looping Festival in Cambridge. On the same bill as the always excellent Theo Travis and Peter Chilvers (in electronic mode), and the endearingly peculiar Burning Shed novelty act Um, we pleasurably floated around in sound for half an hour and very effectively rediscovered the lost art of Darkroom.
The Rhinoceros album ‘Tiny Ghosts’ also finally appeared this month and, my guest contribution aside, it’s a consistently strong and inventive offering that along with the more pastoral Marconi Union album ‘Under Wires And Searchlights’ suggests a neglected underground of quietly compelling albums following an interesting and unique post-Trip Hop direction.
This, along with a conversation I had with two highly articulate and musically literate No-Man fans (known only as London Sheffield and Tunbridge Wells Sheffield), leads me to think that the increasing distance between experimental and pop music is producing a generation of discreetly beautiful albums, in which artists are becoming more and more themselves, because they realise that in the world of Christina Aguilera and The Cheeky Girls that they’re less and less commercially viable.
The avant-garde/pop crossover music that commercially thrived from the 1960s through to the mid 1990s (Laurie Anderson, Beatles, Underworld, Massive Attack, Beach Boys, Pink Floyd, Bowie, Roxy Music, Talking Heads, Peter Gabriel and many, many others) produced sounds that knowledgeably fused pop sensibility with genuine experimentation. The music sold and a creative middle ground seemed possible. The fragmentation and classification of popular music has meant that operating in-between genres leaves artists with nowhere to go. Metal, Dance, Retro Rock, Jazz, Pure Pop and Country all have their specific radio, TV and magazine outlets, but the truly interesting hybrid musics seem left in a wilderness.
It could be that the psychological impact of this knowledge that the Top 10 single appearance is no longer an option is subliminally affecting the nature of a lot of potential crossover music. For me, the last half decade has been about the generically unclassifiable and serene pleasures of Mark Hollis ‘Mark Hollis’, Bjork’s ‘Vespertine’, Massive Attack’s ‘100th Window’, Sylvian’s ‘Blemish, Beth Gibbons/Rustin Man’s ‘Out Of Season’ and Sigur Ros ‘()’. No-Man’s last two albums and ‘California, Norfolk’ undoubtedly also fit into this ‘quiet world’ of contemporary textures and exposed emotions that exist on the fringes of everything and in the heart of nothing and, as such, are possibly less culturally isolated than they may seem. Hey, a movement!
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Pokémon Detective Pikachu [2019] ★★½
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It’s hard to turn any video game into a big budget Hollywood movie, let alone a phenomenon like “Pokémon“, but “Detective Pikachu” almost manages to pull it off. I say “almost” because up to a chaotic climax, the movie kept me entertained with its fun premise, beautiful visual effects, and a dazzling array of colorful Pokémon that made a happy kid out of me. I grew up with the original Gameboy games and for as long as I can remember, the trading cards were always something that I enjoyed collecting. But I had no idea how a live-action film would turn out to be. The good news is that Pokémon fans will get a kick out of it, at least for a while. The story focuses on a 21-year-old boy (Justice Smith) who is investigating the mysterious death of his father. His partner? Detective Pikachu, of course, who happens to sound and act like Ryan Reynolds. This bizarre premise wouldn’t work as much as it does if it weren’t for Reynolds’ charismatic voice. I just wish the story itself had more surprises up its sleeve. Still, there’s plenty to enjoy here, from Reynold’s often hilarious one liners to Bill Nighy’s over the top performance as Howard Clifford, the master planner of Ryme City, a place he believes could be the next evolution in human-Pokémon relationships. If this doesn’t appeal to you, stay away from “Detective Pikachu”. But if you’re a long-time Pokémon fan, you’ll have a good time with it.
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Somebody Else’s Yoda
Posted by The Editors on November 19, 2019 November 19, 2019
Submitted by Bad Billy Pratt
If you got caught up in the opening minutes of “The Mandalorian” thinking Disney finally got something even half-right, you’re not entirely wrong. Turns out, third time’s a charm with the Boba Fett character after not getting enough of him in the original trilogy, and way too much in the prequels. The mouse has righted these wrongs and given the plebs a cool, respectable, bad-ass bounty hunter in the new Disney+ streaming series… well, at least for a little bit.
Taking a page out of the Netflix playbook for getting guys to agree to watch shows made for their girlfriends by loading up the first episode with something they’d actually want to see (for Netflix, this means nudity), you’re only getting the icy, cold hearted bounty hunter in the first half of the Mandalorian’s series premier.
Straight out of a western, the bounty hunter storms through the doors of a cantina in time to save a nerd alien from getting bullied. After killing the bullies, the bounty hunter asks the nerd if he wants to be brought in “warm or cold.” Ah-ha, twist, the nerd is actually the bounty and our anti-hero is only out for himself- in other words, exactly what Star Wars fans wanted all along, a character with balls, especially after Han Solo was neutered by Lucas twenty years ago. This is the grey, the edge, the dirty side of a distant galaxy that the originals worked with so well. This is Disney’s version of Netflix nudity- a trick to get you to buy-into the series- and it’s not built to last.
“The Mandalorian” will ultimately become a lesson in toxic masculinity, taught by a mouse who will, again, learn the hard-way that Star Wars fans aren’t looking to be lectured. Disney’s playing things closer to the vest this time, however, and hedging their bets that fans will be too stupid to notice.
You may think the as-yet-unnamed bounty hunter is the first comfortably masculine character out of Disney’s rebranding, but, twist, you’ll be reminded repeatedly throughout the eight-episode series that he’s really just an insecure little boy playing dress-up. He will accept his losery short-comings and learn to have a heart. Along the way he’ll meet a #badass girl who will never need such a lesson.
In line with stripping the hero of respect and dignity, it’s implied that the bounty hunter isn’t a true Mandalorian– he seems to have been adopted by the tribe as a child. Bent on proving himself true cult, the bounty hunter spends all of his earnings on Mandalorian armor… playing dress up like a good cosplayer, indeed.
Taking a gig from what remains of the Empire, the bounty hunter’s next job is ambiguous until his tracker leads him to a baby Yoda. Here, the bounty hunter faces the moral quandary of committing baby murder. Instead, he reaches a finger out to the baby Yoda and we fade to black- so much for icy and ruthless.
With this inflection point, we get to the heart at Disney’s lesson for the plebs- tribal authenticity is contrived. With another layer of baggage added to the attack on their audience, Disney imagines the pseudo-masculine man-children who hated “The Last Jedi” are likely also Trump supporting, ethno-nationalists who need a lesson on the definition of identity. Even if the species-diverse cantina is a violent hellhole- a hilarious blindspot in the worldview Disney is attempting to establish- the bounty hunter will learn that chasing a sense of blood and soil pride is a dead end for self-satisfaction, something that will ultimately be found through taking care of somebody else’s Yoda.
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SuperLutheran says:
“Take care of half-Wookie children, you must.”
“Do or do not. There is no White.”
“Much fear I sense in the boy. Racist he must be. Kill him.”
Vxcc says:
The book “Londonistan” on London Islamic Terror scene called London “the Cantina in Star Wars.” Team America, world police didn’t miss it either. 🙂
AKSHULLY says:
I hate Disney Star Wars as much as any man alive, but this is a pretty silly article. It’s too early to have a strong opinion, but so far The Mandalorian is surprisingly watchable and free of poz. It’s got a stoic tough-guy hero who is formidable without being an invincible Mary Sue, barely any female characters (sadly this probably won’t last), and a focus on tight, tense action sequences. Sure the lead is nonwhite, but he may never actually take off the helmet and he doesn’t have an accent, so it doesn’t register. It’s legitimately a step up from the trash they’ve been putting in movie theaters.
If you expected the show to constantly be full of edgy scenes like the thug being cut in half by sliding doors, your expectations were just wrong. This isn’t Quentin Tarantino and was never going to be. They make it clear that the hero isn’t shy about hurting people when he needs to (see also: when he instantly starts disintegrating the Jawas who are robbing him), but it’s Disney, of course they’re going to keep the violence tween-appropriate. Only a small handful of Reddit goons would ever actually want a dark, violent, morally gray Star Wars show.
I think you’re wrong about the Mandalorians, too. I can’t be arsed to look it up but I’m pretty sure they’re more like the Jedi, not a racial group, i.e. you join by having potential and completing the training, not just by being born into membership. In any case having a main character with a strong sense of who he is and what he stands for is another surprising step for Disney.
Whining about having the bounty hunter hero temporarily caring for a cute alien baby is pretty weak. There needs to be some kind of emotional hook, and giving the loner merc a cute little sidekick is pretty standard and effective. Trying to pretend it’s some kind of triple-bankshot commentary on blood and soil nationalism is a massive stretch; in the very first episode the hero donates a share of his earnings to help support his people, there’s your in-group empathy if that’s what you need to see. And he doesn’t “buy a piece of armor to play dress-up”, it’s implied that he earns the right to wear it by proving himself in the field, and that this is a traditional part of Mandalorian culture. It’s a very masculine concept notwithstanding the female-voiced blacksmith (LOL) who makes the pauldron.
There are definitely things to criticize about the show (e.g. it recycles past Star Wars stuff in a very fanservice-y way: Jawas, Ugnaughts, IG-88, Yoda, etc), but at least give the show a chance to fall on its face properly (it probably will) before laughing at it.
Spooky N says:
A glance look at the Mandalorians makes them reminiscent to the Ancient Spartans and the Japanese Samurai warrior cultures. I wouldn’t put it against them if they thought that killing a defenseless child was dishonorable as the canon states they attempted to exterminate an alien species for that same reason (which makes me respect them more), but I wouldn’t put it pass Disney to use that as a means to guilt them into submission (remember the 6 gorrilian Ubdurians). They’re a blood and honor culture which makes them a step up from the rest of the cosmopolitan galaxy and the Jedi when they’re being pacifistic sophists.
Will I watch the Mandalorian? I might. But I’m definitely not going to shell out money for a streaming service that is at the forefront of pozzing your children and cashing billions to sate the petty drives of bugmen.
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First Person: Matthew Xia on why his production of 'Amsterdam' feels especially pertinent and vital now
The director sets the scene for his debut production at the helm of Actors Touring Company
by Matthew XiaMonday, 09 September 2019
The cast in rehearsal for 'Amsterdam' Helen Murray
I’m currently opening Amsterdam, my first production for Actors Touring Company since being appointed Artistic Director last year, at the Orange Tree theatre in Richmond and then in Plymouth early in 2020. And what better time to premiere a play for the Europe of the present, triggered by the Europe of the past.
I’m currently opening Amsterdam, my first production for Actors Touring Company since being appointed Artistic Director last year, at the Orange Tree theatre in Richmond and then in Plymouth early in 2020. And what better time to premiere a play for the Europe of the present, triggered by the Europe of the past. The themes it tackles are once again becoming increasingly urgent, so I very much see this as a statement of intent.
I was born in East London in the 1980s but have never felt particularly English, though perhaps twice in my adult life I have felt British. Somehow I’ve always had this sense of being an outsider – the only brown kid on the white side of the family, the only brown kid on the black side of the family. Then I learnt about Empire, and the transatlantic slave-trade, and the atrocities in Asia, Africa, Australasia and the Americas at the hands of the Europeans (including the British) and any sense of a national historic pride was eliminated. It's no wonder that I am therefore drawn to a play that deals with the legacy of place, what it is to be an outsider, and specifically, the current hostility across Europe towards people perceived to be "other" and from "elsewhere" (Matthew Xia pictured below).
I love to walk around surrounded by the physical and architectural reminders of the cities I’ve lived in, but this can be painful: the Royal Exchange in radical Manchester (and its significant connection to the cotton trade); in Liverpool by Sefton Park, the Everyman or the docks (Liverpool ships transported half of the three million Africans carried across the Atlantic by the British); and at my lovely new office at the Actors Touring Company above the ICA (caged in by Empire).
As Britain cuts itself off from the world and hurtles towards an inward-looking isolationism, it’s imperative to keep the voices of the marginalised alive. We are facing a significant threat to freedom of movement, immigration and citizens’ rights. Now is the time to drown out the intolerance and amplify the voices of those from far and wide. For Actors Touring Company this certainly includes international and cross-cultural writers within Europe and the UK, as well as those beyond. Let’s examine how groups and nations interact, exist with and effect one another in our hyperconnected world.
As an artistic leader I’m keen that we are not only presenting work that explores these themes, but also creating spaces which actively empower the underrepresented, throughout the cast, the creative team, and the stage management. It is a vital responsibility of theatre to promote truly cosmopolitan voices – from global cultures and those within our own nation – enabling audiences to connect with a universal humanity.
That humanity courses through Maya Arad Yusur’s play, Amsterdam, which presents the perspective of a foreign national in Europe – an Israeli violinist, living in a Dutch city. The ghosts of the past are ever-present in this play, walking the streets with our protagonist, forcing her to examine her identity and fuelling her paranoia. Of course, because Maya is writing about someone who is Jewish and female, European and Israeli whilst also examining Amsterdam, and because I can insist on the ethos of the organisation, we have also ensured that voices connected to these characteristics and cultures, which all feel very present in the play, have had major input in the rehearsal room. For me this ensures authenticity and sensitivity in the handling of the work.
Amsterdam presents a story centred around 24 hours in the life of a 9-month pregnant Jewish woman, living in a trendy canal-side apartment in the city centre. This protagonist, whose name we never learn, finds an unpaid gas bill from 1944 on her doorstep. A group of (rather excellent, in this case) performers create a narrative on this day that the gas bill is in her bag like a ticking bomb, reminding her of the history that floats around Amsterdam "like the train of a bridal gown". Over time, Amsterdam works on her, breaking her down and awakening sentiments of foreignness and alienation - forcing her to confront, or possibly construct a narrative of the past. In form, the play explores a notion of constructed narratives: stories and storytelling as a way of making sense of ourselves, our personal pasts and the bigger backcloth of history.
Amsterdam is a bold and powerful example of an international voice, the sort we are at risk of losing when we pull the drawbridge up.
Amsterdam runs until 12 October at the Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond, and then plays 27 Feb - 14 March 2020 at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth
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Alone in a new country, wealthy Sara Crewe tries to make friends at boarding school and settle in. But when she learns that she'll never see her beloved father again, her life is turned upside down. Transformed from princess to pauper, she must swap dancing lessons and luxury for drudgery and a room in the attic.
Will she find that kindness and generosity are all the riches she truly needs?
Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK
Imprint:Puffin Classics
Published:5 Apr 2012
Interest age: from c 8 years,
Classic fiction (Children's / Teenage)
Children / Juvenile
Complete Sherlock Holmes (Barnes & Noble Omnibus Leatherbound Classics) by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Gray's Anatomy (Barnes & Noble Omnibus Leatherbound Classics) by Henry Gray
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Other Stories (Barnes & Noble Omnibus Leatherbound Classics)
Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Barnes & Noble Omnibus Leatherbound Classics) by William Shakespeare
Dracula (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Dracula and Other Horror Classics (Barnes & Noble Omnibus Leatherbound Classics) by Bram Stoker
Picture of Dorian Gray (Barnes & Noble Flexibound Classics) by Oscar Wilde
H.P. Lovecraft (Barnes & Noble Omnibus Leatherbound Classics) : The Complete Fiction by H.P. Lovecraft
Charles Dickens (Barnes & Noble Collectible Classics: Omnibus Edition) : Five Novels by Charles Dickens
Complete Cthulhu Mythos Tales (Barnes & Noble Omnibus Leatherbound Classics) by H.P. Lovecraft
Jules Verne (Barnes & Noble Omnibus Leatherbound Classics) : Seven Novels by Jules Verne
Beauty and the Beast and Other Classic Fairy Tales (Barnes & Noble Omnibus Leatherbound Classics)
Hamlet by William Shakespeare
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EU Blacklist
by Harris Sharpe | Feb 27, 2020 | Cyprus Tax
What is the EU Blacklist?
The EU Blacklist is the newest tool to tackle the risks arising from tax abuse and unfair tax competition. It targets jurisdictions that do not meet and do not intend to meet EU tax good governance criteria. The idea was that a single EU list would hold more weight than several national lists. The EU Blacklist was officially launched on the 5th of December 2017
How is the EU Blacklist prepared?
Countries would enter the EU Blacklist if they do not meet or do not intend to meet the required criteria within an agreed timeframe. If they commit then they are monitored until compliance and then removed.
Who updates the EU Blacklist?
The EU Finance Minister in ECOFIN would be the policy body updating the list on a going concern. Nevertheless, the EU Finance Minister would receive recommendations from the Code of Conduct Group for Business Taxation.
Current EU Blacklist
Trinidad and Tabago
The work on the list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions is based on a thorough process of assessment, monitoring, and dialogue with about 70 third-country jurisdictions. Since we started this exercise, 49 countries have implemented the necessary tax reforms to comply with the EU’s criteria. This is an undeniable success. But it is also work in progress and a dynamic process where our methodology and criteria are constantly reviewed.
Zdravko Marić
Croatian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
What is Cyprus’ position towards EU Black List?
According to one publication which I have read the European Council has invited member states to apply specific legislative measures, amongst which:
Denying cost deduction and payments to blacklisted jurisdictions;
Application of CFC rules to the income of any entity residing or a permanent establishment situated in a blacklisted jurisdiction;
Applying a withholding tax at a higher rate
Limitation of the participating exemption on profit distribution
As a response, Cyprus is considering, UNCONFIRMED, introducing a withholding tax on payment at the following rates:
30% on interest
17% on dividends
10% on royalties
EU Blacklist Inclusions
18th of February
On the 18th of February 2020, the EU Black List was updated by the Council. In addition to the 8 jurisdictions already listed (see below), the EU has included the Cayman Islands, Palau, Panama and Seychelles in its list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions.
The reason for the inclusion has been the non-implementation of sufficient tax reforms that have been previously committed by the agreed deadline. Further information is available below in the specific country update.
EU Blacklist Exclusions
The Council went on to exclude 16 jurisdictions (Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cabo Verde, Cook Islands, Curaçao, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Nauru, Niue, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Vietnam) because they implement reforms complying with EU tax good governance principles ahead of the agreed deadline.
New to EU Black List
When was the Cayman Islands added to the EU Blacklist?
The Cayman Islands was one of the 47 jurisdictions initially added to the gray list of 5th of December 2017. It was added to the EU Blacklist on the 18th of February 2020.
Why was the Cayman Islands added to the EU Blacklist?
The Cayman Islands does not have appropriate measures in place relating to economic substance in the area of collective investment vehicles
When was Palau added to the EU Blacklist?
Palau was initially added to the list on the 5th of December 2017, moved to the gray list on the 2nd of October 2018 until the 18th of February when it was returned to the EU Blacklist.
Why was Palau added to the EU Blacklist?
Palau does not apply any automatic exchange of financial information, has not signed and ratified the OECD Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance as amended, and has not
resolved these issues yet.
– Page 8 of ECOFIN 87 report
When was Panama added to the EU Blacklist?
Panama was initially added to the EU Blacklist on the 5th of December 2017 and remained on that list until the 23rd of January 2018. On the 12th of March 2019, it was entirely removed from the Gray list only to return on the 18th of February 2020 on the EU blacklist.
Why was Panama Added to the EU Blacklist?
Panama does not have a rating of at least “Largely Compliant” by the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes for Exchange of Information on Request and has not resolved this issue yet.
When was Seychelles added to the EU Blacklist?
Initially added to the gray list on the 5th of December 2017 until the 18th of February 2020 when it was included in the blacklist.
Why were Seychelles added to the EU Blacklist?
Seychelles has harmful preferential tax regimes and has not resolved these issues yet.
Existing EU Black List
When was American Samoa added to the EU Blacklist?
Added to the list as of 5th December 2017 and remain on the list until today.
Why was American Samoa added to the EU Blacklist?
American Samoa does not apply any automatic exchange of financial information, has not signed and ratified, including through the jurisdiction they are dependent on, the OECD Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance as amended, did not commit to applying the BEPS minimum standards and did not commit to addressing these issues.
– Page 7 of ECOFIN 297 report
When was Fiji added to the EU Blacklist?
Added on the EU Blacklist as of the 12th of March 2019. Fiji remains on the list until this day.
Why was Fiji added to the EU Blacklist?
Fiji has not yet amended or abolished its harmful preferential tax regimes. Fiji’s commitment to comply with criteria 1.2, 1.3 and 3.1 by the end of 2019 will continue to be monitored.
When was Guam added to the EU Blacklist?
Added to the EU Blacklist as of 5th December 2017 and remain on the list until today.
Why was Guam added to the EU Blacklist?
Guam does not apply any automatic exchange of financial information, has not signed and ratified, including through the jurisdiction they are dependent on, the OECD Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance as amended, did not commit to applying the BEPS minimum standards and did not commit to addressing these issues
When was Oman added to the EU Black List?
Added on the EU Blacklist as of the 12th of March 2019. Oman remains on the list until today.
Why was Oman added to the EU Black List?
Oman does not apply any automatic exchange of financial information, has not signed and ratified the OECD Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance as amended, and has not yet resolved these issues.
When was Samoa added to the EU Black List?
The Council suspended the screening process due to devastating hurricanes that struck the Carribean nationals in 2017. In its subsequent assessment of the 4th of December 2018, Samoa remained on the EU Black List until this day. See Page 9 of ECOFIN Report 1059
Why was Samoa added to the EU Black List?
Samoa has harmful preferential tax regimes, does not apply the BEPS minimum standards and did not commit to addressing these issues by 31 December 2018.
When was Trinidad and Tobago First Added to the EU Black List?
Added to the EU Black List as of 5th December 2017 and remains on the EU Black List until today.
Why was Trinidad and Tobago added to the EU Blacklist?
Trinidad and Tobago has been attributed a rating of “Non Compliant” by the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes, has not signed and ratified the OECD Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters as amended, has a harmful preferential tax regime and did not commit to addressing these issues by 31 December 2018.
When were the US Virgin Islands added to the EU Blacklist?
The Council suspended the screening process due to devastating hurricanes that struck the Carribean nationals in 2017. In its subsequent assessment of the 4th of December 2018, the US Virgin Islands remained on the EU Black List until this day. See Page 9 of ECOFIN Report 1059
Why where the US Virgin Islands added to the EU Blacklist?
US Virgin Islands was included in the EU Black List due to being classified as a harmfull tax regime and did not comply with Criterion 2.1.
When was Vanuatu added to the EU Blacklist?
Added on the EU Black list as of the 12th of March 2019. Vanuatu remains on the list until this day.
Why was Vanuatu added to the EU Blacklist?
Vanuatu facilitates offshore structures and arrangements aimed at attracting profits without real economic substance and has not yet resolved this issue.
– Page 10 of ECOFIN 297 report
Recent Cyprus Tax Publications
Cyprus Kazakhstan Tax Treaty
The Cyprus Kazakhstan Tax Treaty has entered into force as of the 17th of January 2020. As a result, the Treaty shall have effect as of the 1st of January 2021
Cyprus Notional Interest Deduction (NID)
Cyprus Notional Interest Deduction (NID) allows the deduction of notional interest in Cyprus for capital injected into a Cyprus company
From the Video Library
Cyprus Beneficial Owner Register
The Cyprus beneficial ownership register is a work in the making. Cyprus though being a complete member of the European Union adopted national legislation to transpose EU Directive 2015/849 generally referred to as the “4th AML Directive” into national legislation. Conitnue Reading . . .
Cyprus Crossborder Mergers
The freedom of establishment is fundamental within the European Union, I have examined the cross border mergers directive in this article along with certain best practices to follow. Continue Reading . . .
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The Epilepsy Network (TEN) / News / Berlin Dad Starts Campaign To Paint Pumpkins Purple To Start Conversations About Epilepsy
Berlin Dad Starts Campaign To Paint Pumpkins Purple To Start Conversations About Epilepsy
Last fall Ron Lamontagne was taking a Sunday drive, frustrated by a comment that was made about his son’s seizure disorder.
“Someone asked us not to tell anyone about Kollin’s seizures because of the stigma that’s associated with it,” said Lamontagne. “We felt that it was more important that people know about his epilepsy for his own safety.”
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As Lamontagne was driving past a pumpkin patch, he came up with an idea to paint pumpkins purple. When a person asks why the pumpkin is purple, there is an opportunity to talk about epilepsy and spread awareness, said Lamontagne.
Lamontagne created a Facebook page called the Purple Pumpkin Project in 2012. After one month, the page had 3,000 likes from 32 different countries. He also created a Facebook event, which encouraged other communities to decorate pumpkins.
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Record Store Day Black Friday Preview – Including Exclusive Mystical Weapons Stream and Guide to Special Releases
TheFutureHeart 26 Nov 2013 29 Nov 2013 All Posts
“Who would have imagined that you’d need a Record Store Day?” Wayne Coyne mused to Spinner in 2010. “Back in the day, every day was record store day if you go to a record store. Now it’s a very strange phenomenon — ‘ooh there’s one day where you go to the records store.” In the three years since Wayne’s comment Record Store Day has spawned a second date, Black Friday.
Founded in 2007, Record Store Day rapidly grew to be a much anticipated annual tradition for music fans and vinyl collectors every April. This year there was over 350 releases – compared to just ten at the first event in 2008. In the same time annual vinyl sales have risen yearly, outpacing digital sales growth in 2012 with a 17.7% increase (4.55 million units total according to Nielsen SoundScan via Billboard). The success rate was too great to limit to just one day a year, so a mini-Record Store Day was added the day after Thanksgiving in 2011.
Which brings us to the several special releases going on sale this Black Friday. Among them: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ double vinyl Live at KCRW; two songs from U2 – their first new music of this decade – Ordinary Love and Breathe from the upcoming film Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom; Nick Lowe’s new holiday album Quality Street 12″ picture disc; Charles Bradley with Budos Band and the Bullets cover Black Sabbath’s “Changes” on a new 7″ b/w “Ain’t It a Sin;” and unreleased performances of the Jimi Hendrix Experience live at the 1968 Miami Pop Festival on a collectors 7″. Another hoghlight is Zabriskie Point’s soundtrack – featuring Pink Floyd and the Grateful Dead – re-release as a double vinyl set. The Dead are also issuing their 1970 acoustic set Family Dog at the Great Highway on vinyl for the first time. Additionally Widespread Panic are releasing a book, Poster Children–The Artwork of Widespread Panic and there’s free Baroness’ Black Friday posters at participating stores.
Zabriskie Point’s soundtrack – featuring Pink Floyd and the Grateful Dead – is being re-released as a double vinyl set. The Dead are also issuing their 1970 acoustic set Family Dog at the Great Highway on vinyl for the first time.
Perhaps the coolest new release though is Mystical Weapons’ Crotesque – a live album by the improvisation duo that is Sean Lennon and Deerhoof’s Greg Saunier. They are joined by multi-instrumentalist Shahzad Ismaily for this set, originally broadcast on WNYC’s “Spinning on Air” at the start of this year (circa the release of their eponymous debut LP – one of the 2013’s best). Crotesque features 20 minutes of the set on one-sided vinyl exclusively for Record Store Day Black Friday 2013 as a one time pressing of 1,500 units with an original illustration by Sean screen-printed on the flip. In promotion of the new platter they’re playing Brooklyn’s Union Pool on December 5th (get your tickets here).
Click here to stream the digital only bonus track “Live in Iceland.”
As Record Store Day has become more of a phenomenon, Coyne and his fellow Lips have become like unofficial “ambassadors,” releasing a full LP cover of The Dark Side of the Moon in 2010, Heady Nuggs: First 5 Warner Bros. Records in 2011, Heady Fwends and “A Spoonful Weighs a Ton” “baby pink” split 7″ (with metal titans Mastodon covering the song for the B-side) in 2012 and four vinyl edition of Zaireeka this year. It was only a matter of time before they jumped into the Black Friday version of Record Store Day, and they do so in a big way this year with several releases. First there’s Peace Sword – their Ender’s Game associated EP – out on 12″ vinyl and CD. Even though this is technically the only Record Store Day Black Friday release from the Lips, there’s several other items out from the band on November 29th. Come To Shoot You Down…What A Sound is a remake of the Stone Roses entire debut LP with New Fumes, HOTT MT, Stardeath and White Dwarfs, Spaceface, Polica, Depth and Current, Def Rain, Peaking Lights, and Jonathan Rado of Foxygen. Only 500 multi-color vinyl have been pressed by New Fumes so best of luck getting a copy – you’ll need it! Next there’s Peace and Paranoia a 12″ split EP with Tame Impala pressed, also with multi-color vinyl designs by New Fumes. Several hundred copies have already sold and about 1500 will be available at indie record stores on Friday. They’re also issuing a previously unreleased 1983 demo tape on 7″ along with a toy frog audio recorder in celebratation of their 30th anniversary (most copies of the 7″ will be released without the frog on December 24th, the same day they re-releasing their debut 12″). Check out pictures and lots more info on the frog and other 30th anniversary Lips releases here.
The most anticipated and unique Black Friday items are highlighted below, followed by a complete release list. Click on the release title for more details.
So Electric! When it Was Now (The Remixes) LP
Live at the Ryman 7″
Live at KCRW LP and CD
Stripped Down At Grimeys LP and CD
Side Tracks LP
Elvis Costello & The Roots
Wise Up: Thought Remixes and Reworks CD
Flaming Lips and Tame Impala
Peace and Paranoia 12″
Peace Sword LP and CD
Fleshtones
Available b/w Let’s Live 7″
CCTV Sessions LP
Family Dog at the Great Highway(1970 acoustic show) LP
Jimi Hendrix Experience (Live at Miami Pop Festival 1968)
Fire / Foxey Lady 7″
Nick Lowe
Quality Street 12″ Picture Disc
Mystical Weapons
Crotesque LP
In Utero (2013 Mix) LP
Van Dyke Parks
Come To The Sunshine / Farther Along 7″
I’m Beside You LP
Ordinary Love 10″
I Wanna Be Your Dog / Commotion 7″
All Record Store Day Black Friday Releases
-Joseph Arthur, The Ballad of Boogie Christ Act 2 CD
-Atlas Genius, So Electric! When It Was Now (The Remixes) vinyl LP
-The Bad Things, “Anybody” 7-inch vinyl
-Band of Horses, “Live at The Ryman” 7-inch vinyl
-Brendan Benson, You Were Right vinyl LP
-Blackberry Smoke/Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lynyrd Skynyrd & Blackberry Smoke Live 12-inch vinyl
-Blind Boys of Alabama/Jason Isbell & John Paul White, “Christmas in Dixie/Old Flame” 7-inch vinyl
-Brandi Carlile/The Lone Bellow, “Live Split” 7-inch vinyl
-Charles Bradley ft. Budos Band and The Bullets, “Changes B/W Ain’t it a Sin” 7-inch vinyl
-Cheap Trick, The Classic Albums 1977-79 12-inch vinyl box set
-Chocolate Milk, Action Speaks Louder Than Words 12-inch vinyl
-Civil Wars, “Between the Bars” 10-inch vinyl
-Gene Clark, Here Tonight: The White Light Demos vinyl LP
-Clash, The Clash CD
-Clash, Give ‘Em Enough Rope CD
-Clash, London Calling CD
-Clash, Sandinista! CD
-Clash, Combat Rock CD
-Dave Matthews Band, Live Trax Vol. 2: 9-12-04 Golden Gate Park, San Francisco CA 12-inch vinyl box set
-Dave Matthews Band, Live Trax Vol. 3: 8-27-00 Meadows Music Theater, Hartford CT 12-inch vinyl box set
-Miles Davis, Kind of Blue vinyl LP
-Miles Davis, Miles & Monk at Newport vinyl LP
-Miles Davis, Jazz Track vinyl LP
-Dawes, Stripped Down at Grimeys vinyl LP
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Do you know if either the Peace Swords or the Tame Impala split will be available online by the Lips? My local brick n’ mortar got screwed and didn’t get either.
I’m bummed to say the least.
TheFutureHeart says:
Perhaps eventually, but it doesn’t look likely today.
I did get a Peace Sword today, thanks to Wooden Nickel Records in Ft Wayne, In. Happy about that.
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Stargate SG-1 Final Episodes
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So, does anyone think they'll actually kill off one or more of the main characters in the final episodes of Stargate SG-1? The only one who's "safe" is Carter because (as I mentioned in another thread) Amanda Tapping will be joining the cast of Stargate Atlantis next season. Killing off Daniel would be redundant, so who then might be permanently eliminated (if anyone)?
Hummmm I doubt they'll kill anybody, we still have two straight to DVD SG1 movies to look forward to? If I had to pick one the obvious choice would be Vala, sacrificing herself to save the universe would be her thing. Mitchell is not going anywhere, but I wouldn't rule out seeing General "Hank" six feet under.
I liked tonights "what if" parallel universe story. It's always fun to see a different twist on characters we thought we knew.
Next weeks looks like they're going to get back to business though - and (this isn't a spoiler really because it was in the trailer) Daniel appears to have become a Prior, but the voice-over hints that he's doing it to get the inside skinny on the Ori. One would hope that whatever knowledge Merlin passed to Daniel would also protect him from becoming corrupted. Typical Daniel Jackson, though, isn't it? If someone on SG-1 is going to get their mind taken over it's usually him.
lol I know what you mean, they always use Daniel's mind as a punching bag. Parallel Universe story was okay, even though it's been done before. Its kind of like when Star Trek writers decide to do a time travel episode, they'll come up with a better story next week.
The episode wasn't a total lost, McKay and Sam ininteracting with each other is kind of like a preview for upcoming episodes of Atlantis. Sam wearing that black dress was just a bonus.
I have seen the last sg 1 and all i can say is ;
THE WRITERS SHOULD BE SHOT, what a waste of time.
I have followed the show from the start and have suffered the last two seasons in the desperate hope that the saviour R D A would return, but alas no such luck.
I am hoping that atlantis will get better.
THAT WAS IT ??? omg is it now a requirement that shows go out with a whimper? Well at least Vala was able to parralel park the starship.
Wile Carter taking command af Atlantis it doesn't mean we won't see the others stop by
Will someone shut that man up
It did seem kind of anticlimactic in the final episode, but in a way it was a nice goodbye to the fans. My only complaint is after so many years in that "time bubble" Sam never hooked up with anyone. A beautiful woman like that and none of the men make a play for her?lol
I wonder if they used the same makeup artist who aged Black and Bonsel for the Farscape EP?
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Miu Miu Women’s Tales #9
Ani Tzenkova· February 19, 2015
Dresses run ashore like survivors from a shipwreck. A nun spots them from afar and they’re quickly scooped up, laid to dry, and find a new life as celebrities in an unnamed local hotel run by the entrepreneurial nuns.
A herd of paparazzi stampede the lobby with their invasive zoom lenses. But something’s not quite right. The story they want isn’t the story they’re about to be given. That story belongs to a very special dress and she’s going to tell it exactly her way.
De Djess is directed by Alice Rohrwacher. It’s the ninth commission from Miu Miu Women’s Tales, the acclaimed short-film series by women who critically celebrate femininity in the 21st century.
This latest addition to Women’s Tales evokes the surreal world of ordinariness and exceptions that Rohrwacher has conjured in her two acclaimed feature films, Corpo Celeste (2011) and the Cannes Grand Prix (2014) winning The Wonders, which has been described as, “an ensemble drama about Italy’s evaporating peasant culture, rooted in rural wisdom”.
“I want in my films to pose questions,” Rohrwacher admits, “not to offer answers.”
De Djess is full of questions, posed in a fictional language that we can all still miraculously understand. Why are the blond women fainting? Why is the famous actress (played by the director’s sister and regular lead, Alba Rohrwacher) so upset? And why do all the cameras suddenly run out of power at exactly the same time?
This new short adds another tender tonality to the Miu Miu Women’s Tales series: a mirrored world where objects choose owners instead of the other way around.
Rohrwacher explains, “I felt it was right to give the lead role to a dress, and put myself inside”. The Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2015 collection finds its expression most articulatedly in dress “Number 328”, which literally has a life of its own, and a taste for women’s beauty that is less obvious and more ingenious. Dress 328 sees something in the lowly waitress girl (played by Yanet Mojica). It’s as if the glass slipper from Cinderella could speak. Everyone would listen.
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Co-Founder and former editor in chief of Trendland. // Founder & Creative Director of Witness Apartment. Demonstrated history of working in editorial publishing and brand building. Skilled in Curating, Social Media, Digital Media, Trend Forecasting, and Editing, Content Production, Community Building, Interior Design, and Cultural Programming.
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5 Things to Watch in College Football Week 14
College football now has all teams back. With that, there will always be things to watch each week. Here are five things to watch for in college football week 14.
1. Texas A&M at Auburn
Texas A&M has played well this year and are even still alive for a CFP spot. They would need some help to get there, but all they can do is keep winning. This week they play Auburn. The Tigers have had an up and down season, but are still 5-3 with losses to Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina. They have been decent in both rushing and passing the ball, but not great at either. If the Tigers play to their full potential, they can give Texas A&M a good game.
The Aggies did not play their best last week when they defeated LSU 20-7. They have just the one loss to Alabama and have relied on senior Kellen Mond and a solid defense that allows 22.4 points per game. In this game, Auburn should be favored, but if they play like they did against LSU, Auburn could make things interesting for other teams looking to make the CFP.
2. Will Ohio State be Able to Play?
Ohio State has had two games canceled this season. Earlier in the year, they were unable to play Maryland because the Terrapins had COVID. Now, Ohio State is having their own COVID issues and they had to cancel their game against Illinois. According to Big Ten rules, the Buckeyes will not be eligible for the Big Ten Championship if they miss one more game this season.
This week Ohio State plays Michigan State. There isn’t much doubt that the Buckeyes will be favored to win and probably by a big margin. The most important thing for the Buckeyes is getting healthy. Head coach Ryan Day has already tested positive, as well as members on the team. If Ohio State can’t play in the Big Ten Championship Game, it will be interesting to see how the CFP Committee reacts.
3. Indiana at Wisconsin
Indiana has had a dream of a season, where they have only lost one game this year, which came at the hands of Ohio State. They have a chance to make the Big Ten Championship if the Buckeyes have one more game missed due to COVID so every game matters. Michael Penix Jr. has provided good quarterback play as both a runner and passer, helping the Hoosiers score 32.8 points per game. He is now out for the season with a leg injury. Their defense has battled tough, only allowing 21.7 points per game.
Their matchup this week won’t be easy. Wisconsin comes into this game with a 2-1 record. They haven’t been able to play as many games due to COVID, but their only loss is to Northwestern. Their star freshman quarterback Graham Mertz and their defense gives them a chance in every Big Ten game they play. They may not be able to play in the Big Ten Championship Game because of missing so many games due to COVID, but they are still going to be a tough test for Indiana.
4. Liberty at Coastal Carolina
Liberty is 9-1 this season and are being led by Hugh Freeze. They have a few big wins, including one over Virginia Tech. Malik Willis has led the way at quarterback and has the Flames scoring 38.2 points per game. The offense has carried the team and has made them one of the tougher group of five conference teams out there.
Another one of the top group of five conference teams is Coastal Carolina. They were ranked 20th in the initial CFP rankings of the season and are undefeated at 9-0. Grayson McCall has helped make Coastal Carolina an offensive powerhouse as well. The Chanticleers score 38.7 points per game and are likely holding on to hope that they can be the group of five representative in a New Year’s Six Bowl.
5. Jaret Patterson
Last week, Jaret Patterson had a legendary performance for Buffalo. The junior running back carried the ball 36 times for 409 yards and eight touchdowns. The eight touchdowns tied an NCAA record. Patterson had a chance to break the single-game rushing record and touchdown record, but was pulled on the Bulls’ final drive.
This week, Patterson and the Bulls play at Ohio. It will be the fifth game of the season for the Bulls, who will play six on the year. Patterson already has 920 rushing yards on the season in four games, so it will be interesting to see what he can do in the last two games of the regular season. At this point, the only question is how many yards could Patterson have rushed for in a full season?
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The Simpsons Classic Review: A Milhouse Divided
By Michael Vargas February 9, 2020 February 8, 2020
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Awards season is just about wrapping up and one of the consequences of being a lifelong Simpsons fan is that you see a lot of The Simpsons in everyday life. Such was my predicament recently when watching the Oscar-nominated Marriage Story. Upon reflecting on that film I couldn’t help but make a parallel to one of the classic Simpsons episodes which deal directly with divorce: A Milhouse Divided.
Now, I’m not here to suggest that Divided is nearly as good as Marriage Story. They do however share one thing in common: both uniquely tackle the subject of divorce through the lens of the couple and not the child. Most divorce films prior to Marriage Story (just off the top of my head) deal with its subject matter via the child’s experience. Similarly, The Simpsons had not dealt with a divorce up until that point and the showrunners decided to also not focus on Milhouse’s point of view but instead on Kirk and Luann, who at this point we knew very little about.
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This ends up being an inspired choice and one of the reasons it’s a classic episode. It was uncharted territory and the show dealt with its subject matter with care and sophistication that was a hallmark of the golden era. Divided is both funny and sad, often within the same scene, and manages to craft a story out of the messy collapse. It’s full of heartbreak and regret but also very perceptive in the sense that it allows for reflection and a reaffirmation of love between Homer and Marge.
The dinner party is truly one of the all-time great Simpsons scenes. Right from the get-go, Kirk is insulting Luann in a jock, almost self-indulgent way which sets the mood. This escalates throughout the party and culminates in the Pictionary game. Kirk is being insufferable and lashes out at Luann for not being able to guess his drawing of dignity. Luanne finally rises up and lays into Kirk spelling out, in front of everyone, how bad their marriage actually is. Her pent up rage is so powerful but also, painfully real.
It mirrors the climactic argument between the main characters in Marriage Story. Though in Marriage Story my reading of that scene was one of voluntary catharsis. In Divided, there is that sense of release but the difference is that it came from a place of provocation.
Homer blindly assumes that this won’t happen to him but quickly realizes that it might if he’s not careful. We get an interesting flashback to their wedding night which was done on the cheap. Homer decides to make things right. For all his faults, he truly loves Marge and is willing to sacrifice every now and then for the marriage. He proceeds to divorce her and throw her a surprise second wedding complete with reception, guests and a live band. The type of wedding she always wanted/deserved.
This final scene is also instructive for the parallels it provides. Homer’s elaborate scheme is borne out of genuine effort and love. Kirk, seeing the moment as an opportunity, takes the mic and sings his song ‘Can I borrow a feeling’ (which Homer resoundingly laughed at earlier on). He uses it to ask Luann to take him back. It’s the kind of thing that Kirk would do, a self-centered grand overture which is not original and only dovetails off the euphoria of the Simpsons second wedding. It’s representative of the faults Luann made clear earlier. So it comes as no surprise that when he asks her to take him back she expressly refuses.
On top of this, the episode is quite hilarious. I already mentioned Homer’s resound laughing at Kirk’s demo tape. There’s also the scene where Kirk is showing Homer his new apartment complete with race car bed. Kirk tries to make him jealous but Homer claps back that he sleeps in a big bed with his wife. We also get, I think, the only wacky/out there bit when Luann is picked up by her new American Gladiator boyfriend. The two literally exit the scene rolling away in one of those human-sized spheres often used on that show. It worked for me and even though it was absurd it oddly fit.
All of this to say, that there is a Simpsons episode for pretty much every scenario. The show has won its fair share of awards over the years and at its best can be truly amazing.
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Home Scene Literature Bookish…August 2020
Bookish…August 2020
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Joel Francis
What does 1970s Brooklyn, a dystopian Britain where the population is held captive in massive citadels, and conspiracy theories about 12” shape-shifting reptiles have in common?
Not much except those are part of the stories that I’ve read in the past month. These three books are varied in genre and tone but are all fantastic, and I hope there is something that will pique your interest and make you want to pick up one of the books.
Another Brooklyn
What’s in the pages? In the 1970s there existed two versions of Brooklyn. One version is one that August and her friends know, having fun, sharing confidence and ruling the city streets. They believed that Brooklyn was part of why they were so beautiful, talented, brilliant, and they thought that their friendships would last forever.
But the other version of Brooklyn is a seedier, more dangerous place. Full of men who grab for young girls in the safety of darkness, mothers disappeared, and the monsters aren’t just under your bed.
Why should you read it? What a beautiful book; seriously, it’s stunning.
Essentially, this book is a 177-page poem. Woodson does a fantastic job of transporting you back into the 1970s and capturing the experience of childhood naivety and carelessness while also transposing it against the backdrop of the protagonist August’s adult life.
There is plenty to go back to in this short novel – coping with loss, the black experience in the 1970s, how the things we go through and the memories we have shape us as individuals… it is a remarkable exploration of the human spirit and the human condition. I can’t wait to reread it!
Them: Adventures with Extremists
Genre: Non Fiction/ Humour/ Politics
What’s in the pages? When Jon Ronson started Them, it was a mission to meet the world’s extremists. Through doing that he learns that Islamic fundamentalists, neo-Nazis and the Ku-Klux-Klan all share a bizarre belief – that a tiny group of the shadowy elite run the world from a secret room.
His book then took a different turn; he was on the hunt to try and expose ‘them’, whoever ‘they’ are. As a Jewish journalist, he’s often considered part of their group, but he has never been invited to a meeting. Until he manages to infiltrate one in the forests of northern California where he witnesses CEOs and politicians take part in a bizarre owl ritual.
Why should you read it? In a hilarious tale of the hatred that men can harbour, Jon Ronson takes on the people at the fringes of society. He talks to extremists, hate groups and conspiracy theorists (most notably Alex Jones) and highlights their different factions and the infighting they have against each other.
When most people think of conspiracy theories about the Bilderberg group and the ‘ruling elite’, they often think about 12” shape-shifting lizards. Still, the truth is much more rational, but also, more bizarre.
Jon Ronson manages to approach a delicate subject with such a level headed calm that his writing comes off as almost humorous since a lot of what he sees doesn’t seem to faze him. If you are looking for a fun book about an insane subject to pass the time, I would highly recommend this one!
Underdogs: Tooth and Nail
Chris Bonnello
Genre: Young Adult/Dystopian Sci-Fi
What’s in the pages? Set three weeks after the events of Underdogs (read my review in last month’s issue if interested). The heroes of Oakenfold Special School remain as the British population’s last chance at freedom.
As the population are kept captive in giant Citadels throughout the nation, by Nicholas Grant, the Underdogs must face the unimaginable horrors of his new research as they try to save the British People…
But will they be able to do it?
Why should you read it? In last month’s issue, I talked about how these books have fantastic representation for people with disabilities so I won’t repeat myself.
In this review, I wanted to talk about how amazing these books are, especially Tooth and Nail. With his second book, Bonnello shows his chops as an author and comes into his own.
While his first book was a real page-turner, this one is even more suspenseful, thrilling, enthralling and heartbreaking. What is interesting about his writing is that Bonnello writes all of his characters as three-dimensional people (even the ones with lesser roles), and this allows the reader to feel the real stakes of the missions that the Underdogs undertake.
Underdogs: Tooth and Nail is a fast-paced page-turner, that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I highly recommend it!
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The Hero We Failed: Her Struggle Led To Safer Workplaces For Women In India But She Still Awaits Justice
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18 Oct 2018 6:57 AM GMT
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Courtesy:<a href="https://feminisminindia.com/2017/03/03/bhanwari-devi-essay/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Feminism In India </a>| Image Credits: <a href="https://images.assettype.com/samachara/2018-02/c5a20cc5-f50c-4678-b183-800c208f4ce4/banwari-devi-1-e1490682912559.jpg?w=480&auto=format,compress&fit=max" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Samachara</a>
This year may very well go as one of the most important periods in the women’s movement in India. With the ongoing wave of #MeToo, conversations about ensuring a safe working environment for all have taken centre stage. However, many might not be aware of the fact that the foundation for this was set much before, thanks to the struggle of one common woman from the hinterland of Rajasthan. Even a movie “Bawandar” featuring Nandita Das and Sanjay Dutt was made on her struggle but she still awaits justice.
“Only justice can fill my belly, not awards”
These are the words of Bhanwari Devi, a government social worker from a lower-caste community. Her fearless pursuit to end the evil of child marriage enraged the upper caste. To silence her, she was later gang-raped by the landlord community. The ordeal did not just end here. Her struggle was met with complete apathy from the government, for which she worked. However, keeping Bhanwari Devi’s case in focus, proper guidelines to deal with sexual harassment complaints at the workplace were set down in 1997 in the Supreme Court, known as the Vishaka Guidelines.
Unfortunately, even after 26 years, Bhanwari Devi herself still remains ostracized from her village, even as the criminals roam absolutely scot free.
Bhanwari Devi, born into a lower caste Kumahar (potter) family in Bhateri, 55 km from Jaipur in Rajasthan. In 1985, she was appointed as Saathin or grassroots worker for Rajasthan government’s Women’s Development Project. Her job role included taking up the case of girl-child education, women’s safety, family planning, maternal health and the minimum wage of workers in rural Rajasthan.
Having understood the perils of child marriage herself as she was married off at the age of just six, the cause was extremely close to her heart. Her fight against child marriage gained momentum in 1992, especially around the time of Akha Teej, a time considered to be auspicious for conducting marriages. On the behest of the Rajasthan government, Bhanwari Devi and other Saathins started a public campaign spreading awareness among local villagers about the evil of child marriage.
The villagers and the panchayat alike were staunchly against this campaign. Completely aware of the kind of risk Bhanwari was going to put herself into, Bhanwari continued with the campaign with steadfast determination. When she got a whiff of an upper caste Gujar family’s plans of getting their nine-month-old daughter married off, Bhanwari swung into action. She informed the police, who were successful in stopping the marriage on Akha Teej. However, the family went ahead with the marriage the very next day.
This incident created an air of tension in the village, with the Gujar families of the village not only took offence to the fact that attempts were made at stalling the marriage, but also that the person responsible for this was a lower caste woman.
Ostracization, gang-rape and humiliation
Following this incident, Bhanwari Devi and her husband were ostracized by the villagers. Reportedly, their fields and fodder were completely destroyed. Villagers were strictly asked to neither buy anything from the two nor sell them anything.
One day, when Bhanwari Devi and her husband were working in their field, four Gujar men came and started brutally beating up her husband. One among the four men was Ram Karan Gujar, father of the nine-month-old whose marriage Bhanwari Devi had tried to stop. When she intervened to save her husband, the men then pinned her down and gang-raped her.
With a fellow Saathin, Bhanwari Devi went to the police to register a complaint. There she had to face extreme apathy at the hands of the officials, who asked her humiliating questions like-”Do you even know what rape is?” It was only after hours of questioning, an FIR was finally registered. They then sent her to a Primary Health Centre (PHC) for medical examination. The male doctor at the PHC refused to examine her and instead referred her to the Sawai Man Singh (SMS) hospital in Jaipur.
At that hospital, the doctors refused to carry out the examination, giving a false reason of the absence of an order from the magistrate, even as no such rule exists. Later, after pressure from the director of the Department of Women and Child Development (DWCD), the examination was finally carried out. After this, the husband-wife were sent back to the thana, where Bhanwari Devi was asked to submit her Lehenga as an evidence. Not left with any option she had to cover herself up in her husband’s blood-stained turban and walk 3 km to reach nearest Saathin’s house at 1 am.
Even as the accused were arrested after the case was transferred to CBI, Bhanwari Devi continued to be ostracized from the village. A year after the incident, in 1993, the court held the accused guilty and refused to grant them bail. However, over the course of time, judges were changed nine times. In November 1995, the accused were acquitted of rape charges and were instead convicted in lesser offences like assault and conspiracy, and were sentenced to nine months in jail.
The reasons for acquitting them of the rape charges were obnoxious, to say the least. As reported by BBC, the reasons were, “village head cannot rape”, “elder men cannot rape”, “a nephew cannot rape in the presence of his uncle”, “an upper caste man cannot rape a lower caste woman”, “husband could not have watched his wife being raped, passively”.
The ruling caused a widespread uproar in the nation. This forced the Rajasthan government to challenge the decision. However, it may be noted that in the last 23 years, just one hearing has taken place. Bhanwari Devi still awaits justice.
Vishaka guidelines
Bhanwari Devi and her husband continue to live in solitude, completely ostracized by the village. However, her struggle acted as a propellant for the government in adopting guidelines against sexual harassment at workplace. With her case in focus, NGO Vishakha and other groups filed a PIL in the Supreme Court. They argued that Bhanwari Devi faced the wrath of the accused men because of her work.
This very petition led to SC prescribing a set of guidelines for dealing with sexual harassment at the workplace in 1997. “Bhanwari Devi had no direct role in this law, but she was the catalyst for this, she was the main factor,” Prof Pamecha told BBC.
Also Read: #MeToo In India: Journalists Calls Out Predatory Behaviour In Media; Name & Shame Alleged Sexual Harassers
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Ed Willes: Maybe it's too early to talk playoffs, but Canucks are in conversation
OPINION: It’s fair to ask if (the current) rate of production is sustainable. But there’s more to this team than the front-end talent and that’s shown up a couple of times this season, most notably in Washington on Saturday
Ed Willes
Captain Bo Horvat of the visiting Vancouver Canucks celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal in the seventh round of a shootout on Saturday against Washington Capitals' goaltender Braden Holtby. Photo by Geoff Burke /USA TODAY Sports
Granted, the opinion wasn’t unanimous but at the outset of this season the consensus view of the Vancouver Canucks went something like this:
Yes, the team will be improved and, yes, they should be playing meaningful games in March. But to qualify for the NHL playoffs, they’d have to improve by 12 to 14 points over last season while crawling over four teams that finished ahead of them.
Ed Willes: Maybe it's too early to talk playoffs, but Canucks are in conversation Back to video
For a team that was emerging from four lost years, the playoffs seemed like a bridge too far. Still, as long as the Canucks — everybody now — took another step forward in 2019-20, the faithful could live with another playoff-free spring.
The next question is will they have to?
Travis Green’s team is now 24 games into the fight and while a million different things can happen between now and Game 82, those 24 games represent an adequate sample size to draw some conclusions.
First and foremost, they’re better than anyone could have reasonably expected. The record — 12-8-4 good for third in the Pacific — is one thing. The larger issue is the in-team improvements that suggest the ledger is an accurate reflection of this ensemble.
Vancouver Canucks #40 Elias Petterson wears the Skate jerseys as they skate prior tp playing the Colorado Avalanche in a regular season NHL hockey game at Rogers Arena, Vancouver, November 16 2019. Photo by Gerry Kahrmann /PNG
Heading into this season, for example, the belief was Elias Pettersson could improve on his rookie campaign. How much he’d improve was a matter of some conjecture but after 24 games, Pettersson is on pace for 34 goals and 99 points.
He’s also coming off a standout performance on Saturday when he might have been the best player on the ice against the Capitals in a big boys’ game. In no particular order he scored a power-play goal, registered five shots on net, hounded the puck all game and drove the Canucks’ offence.
A 70-point centre in today’s NHL is a very good player. A 100-point centre is a top-10 player in the league and if Pettersson is that guy, it changes a lot of things for the Canucks.
The in-house improvement also goes deeper than Pettersson. Brock Boeser is on pace for 34 goals and 79 points. J.T. Miller represented a huge variable in the Canucks’ equation this season. He’s on pace for 30 goals and 79 points.
Vancouver Canucks blueliner Quinn Hughes does the post goal-scoring skate past his team’s bench during the Canucks’ game against the St. Louis Blues at Rogers Arena on Nov. 5, 2019. Photo by Rich Lam /Getty Images
Everyone was excited about Quinn Hughes at the start of the year but did anyone see a 64-point defenceman who’s quarterbacking the league’s fourth-ranked power play?
Now, it’s fair to ask if that rate of production is sustainable. But there’s more to this team than the front-end talent and that’s shown up a couple of times this season, most notably in Washington on Saturday.
As is their wont, the Canucks surrendered the game’s first goal just over two minutes in. Workhorse defenceman Alex Edler was then lost for the game midway through the first period with an undisclosed injury.
Unfazed, the visitors leaned on a four-man blue-line rotation of Hughes (25:13 of ice time), Chris Tanev (25:41), Tyler Myers (25:21) and Jordie Benn (22:37). Bo Horvat also contributed a bone-wearying 26 minutes, then scored the game winner in Round 7 of the shootout. And Miller chipped in with 24 heavy minutes.
Easy it wasn’t but if the Canucks were curious about what lies ahead, they now have a clearer idea, which brings us back to the playoff question.
Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) battles for the puck with Vancouver Canucks defenceman Alexander Edler (23) and Canucks defenceman Tyler Myers (57) in the first period at Capital One Arena. Photo by Geoff Burke /USA TODAY Sports
Again, it’s early days but there are a couple of points to ponder as we dream about April. Overall, the Canucks can’t complain too loudly about their health. Before Edler went down Saturday, their nine leading scorers had missed, collectively, one game. That was Hughes three weeks ago.
But the Canucks were also missing five regulars from their lineup Saturday, including four who started opening night: Brandon Sutter, Michael Ferland, Jay Beagle and Tyler Motte.
The irrepressible Antoine Roussel is the fifth and some of those players should start returning to the lineup. Collectively, they’re not going to light up the scoreboard but they represent size and experience to a team that can use both.
Edler, of course, is a different animal. They can cover his minutes short term but long term, you can’t lose your best defenceman without leaving a scar.
In the meantime, the Canucks boast the league’s eighth-ranked penalty kill and fourth-ranked power play. Their goaltending, by and large, has been playoff-quality and they’re on pace to score 266 goals as a team which would be their highest total since 2009-10.
But here’s the most important consideration for the Canucks as their playoff chances are contemplated. While the number fluctuates from year to year, it usually takes 94 to 95 points to qualify in the West.
After 24 games the Canucks are on pace for 96 points. They’ve also played 14 of those 24 on the road.
To reach 94 points they’ll require 66 points over their final 58 games and, suddenly, that ask doesn’t seem as onerous.
To borrow from Denny Green, it could be the Canucks are who we thought they were back in October. It’s also possible, just possible, they’re something different.
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Rodolfo Pizarro: Inter Miami’s first talisman
#20 March 2020 Will Sinsky
After years of tried and failed attempts to secure a stable situation for a Major League Soccer franchise, former English footballer David Beckham has finally succeeded in the creation of a new team in MLS: Inter Miami. The 25th MLS franchise has just begun its inaugural season and has brought in attacking midfielder Rodolfo Pizarro to lead it. This tactical analysis scout report will examine Pizarro’s style of play and discuss how he will fit in at Inter Miami.
Rodolfo Pizarro graduated from the Pachuca youth academy and made his senior team debut at age 18 at right-back. He eventually moved to the attacking positions and thrived at multiple Liga MX clubs, winning the CONCACAF Champions League twice (once with Guadalajara, once with Monterrey), and the Liga MX Clausura three times(once with Pachuca, Guadalajara, and Monterrey), all in the past five seasons. Add in a 2017 Copa MX title with Guadalajara, and even at only 26 years of age Pizarro is already one of the more decorated players in North America. He was finally signed by Inter Miami in February, becoming the third-most expensive signing in MLS history.
Despite being controversially left out of Mexico’s 2018 World Cup squad, Pizarro has received regular call-ups from the national team as of late, playing roles in the 2017 Gold Cup, the 2019 Gold Cup, and the 2019/20 CONCACAF Nations League.
Pizarro’s primary positions are in the attacking half-spaces and central attacking areas. Inter Miami manager Diego Alonso, who also coached Pizarro at Pachuca and later at Monterrey, plans on utilising Pizarro’s ball-carrying and chance-creating skillset in these attacking zones.
In Pizarro’s heat map at Monterrey last season, we can see how Pizarro moves across all attacking areas of the pitch. Also notice the faded areas behind the halfway line, as Pizarro will consistently drop back in the half-spaces to receive the ball during buildup.
This is a common example of the positioning Pizarro takes up to receive the ball. Often with his back facing the opposing goal, Pizarro will drop back at various lengths to receive the ball in buildup. Being the central attacking figure on his side, he usually invites pressure. Here, two players press him once he receives the ball in the half-space.
Pizarro is excellent at evading pressure. Using his ball control he dribbles past the two pressing players and progresses the ball down the half-space. The ball-side centre-back, who was marking the left-forward, decides to drop back slightly to help prevent Pizarro from progressing any further. This allows Pizarro to complete a pass from the advanced half-space area into an open dangerous area in the box after the forward gained separation from the centre-back.
This is another good example of the positioning of Pizarro off the ball, in this case in the wide area. He drops back to receive a pass from the backline, and uses his body to shield the ball from his defender. He is then able to smoothly turn along the touchline with his body between the ball and his man and continue progression towards the opposing box, where space has opened up.
Pizarro excels at receiving, turning, and protecting the ball under pressure. Once he gains possession, Pizarro uses various methods to progress down the pitch.
Ball progression
This 2019/20 Liga MX season (combining Apertura and Clausura), Pizarro proved statistically that he is among the best attacking players Mexico has to offer. Before leaving for MLS, he ranked seventh in the league in progressive runs per 90(3.1), ninth in through passes per 90(1.61), 10th in smart passes per 90(1.55), and 23rd in key passes per 90(0.6), leading his club in the former three categories. Alonso utilises counter-attacking as the primary mode of attack, and this is a method Pizarro has experience in.
During his time at Guadalajara under Alonso, Pizarro generally played in a counter-attacking setup. Here, he presses his man from midfield in his own half at the right angle to intercept the pass. From this press position, he can quickly transition from defence to attack, igniting a 2v1 situation.
Here is another example of Pizarro on a quick attacking transition. After the striker brings down a long ball, Pizarro receives the short back pass, maintaining space in front of the front line. Using his technique he is then able to complete a lofted pass over the backline to the running striker.
Pizarro is especially skilled at evading pressure and seeing space on the pitch. He often utilises both these traits in his advanced positions to progress the ball.
This is an example of Pizarro using his vision. Once again, he receives the ball from the back line under pressure after dropping back in the half-space.
Pizarro is once again able to turn on the ball to create separation. He sees the striker moving inside parallel to his own run, which lures the left-centre-back inside. This opens up a lane for another attacker to run through, and Pizarro sees this, completing the difficult pass.
In this scenario, Pizarro carries the ball down the half-space towards the box. The two ball-side defenders on the back line both step forward to press the ball off Pizarro, who uses his ball control to bypass the pressure. He completes the progression on a pass between the two defenders to a teammate making a run into the box.
In another instance of Pizarro taking advantage of pressure, he carries the ball forward down the left wide area before being pressured by three defenders. His close-footed ball control again comes into play, as he avoids losing the ball. Finally, he shows his ability to keep his head up on the ball and completes a pass to a teammate making a run down the half-space, relieving the pressure and creating a 2v1 for his fellow attackers.
Pizarro’s ball protection is superb. He is very good at passing out of pressure, and this press-breaking ability can be invaluable to a side in any system. It has yet to be seen exactly what tactical methods will be seen at Inter Miami, as there has been a debate that Alonso may switch to a more possession-based side. Regardless, Pizarro’s ball progression via his ball control under pressure and his vision should prove fruitful in either case.
Chance creation and final ball
Pizarro attempts to create opportunities through all areas of the final third. He uses similar tactics and techniques to those in the central and deeper attacking areas of the pitch.
Above we see Pizarro in space between the defensive lines after dribbling down the right half-space. Across the pitch in the central area, Pizarro can see an attacking teammate making a driving run into the box, and another making a run a few yards behind him. Pizarro expertly completes a long horizontal pass into zone 14, where the second runner has open space to control the ball, as the first runner’s movement drew the defender back into the box.
Another method Pizarro uses to aid in creating chances is his ability to handle pressure. On this designed throw-in, Pizarro receives the ball with his back to goal. This movement draws out two defenders, opening up space just outside the box. Pizarro’s awareness and technique allows him to complete a backheel pass into this space to a teammate making a run into said space.
Pizarro’s advanced skillset makes him dangerous in any area of the pitch, be it in the final third or in the central areas of the pitch.
Upon analysis of Pizarro’s passmap in Inter Miami’s first match, we can see his passes often came from deeper positions in the attacking half. Pizarro completed 73% of his passes, while also attempting a team-high four shots.
Pizarro also has the ability to execute strong finishes, as seen here on this goal from well outside the box. While his primary thoughts are to progress the ball in quick possession, we could see an increase in shots from him due to his role as the primary attacking cog in Inter Miami’s setup.
Fitting in at Inter Miami
As stated, Alonso’s preferred style of play is pragmatic, counter-attacking football. Yet the Inter Miami roster has a number of players better suited for a possession-based system. It wasn’t likely that the side would out-possess the dominant Los Angeles FC hosts, but there were moments which showed Pizarro’s ability to lead in either system.
In this example, Pizarro’s wide positioning and ball possession lure the defender towards him, opening up space in the area along the box behind the defender. This is a method Inter Miami could use to get past lower defensive blocks.
Late in the match, Pizarro showed resilience in the press. Here he presses the ball off the opposing midfielder and quickly launches a long ball in a counter-attacking attempt.
Again in the last waning minutes of the game, Pizarro receives the ball off a long pass. With two defenders pressing him, he completes a backheel pass into the attacking third to a teammate. Unfortunately for Inter Miami, this attack was lost shortly after on a poor pass.
It is clear early on that Inter Miami need a consistent striker, and they have publicly stated they plan on signing a “25-plus” goalscorer in the near future. This could likely indicate a popular name from Europe, such as former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge or Colombian forward Radamel Falcao. Someone with an advanced technique and the spatial movement to provide Pizarro with a quality goalscoring outlet would bring a boost to this squad’s attack and allow them to become more dynamic in whichever tactical system Alonso chooses.
Inter Miami lost a hard-fought 1-0 match to 2019 Supporters’ Shield winners Los Angeles FC on matchday one of the MLS season. Nevertheless, the Herons’ season will be watched with much anticipation. Pizarro’s move to MLS was unique; one of the overall best players in Liga MX, not yet at the pinnacle of his career, opting to move north of the border as opposed to across the pond. AS shown in this tactical analysis scout report, he has already shown flashes of his ball control, progression in possession, and sharp attacking vision, all of which will likely improve as he becomes more acclimated to his new team. The playoffs for the moment seem like the primary goal for Inter Miami for now, but that could change with new acquisitions in the near future and the consistent, high-quality style of play from talisman Rodolfo Pizarro.
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Angie Tribeca: Season Two Guest Stars Revealed by TBS
by Jessica Pena, April 21, 2016
Angie Tribeca is getting some new company. Today, TBS announced the guest stars for season two of the cop spoof.
Created by Steve and Nancy Carell, the series stars Rashida Jones as an LAPD officer who works in the Really Heinous Crimes Unit. Hayes MacArthur, Deon Cole, Jere Burns, Andrée Vermeulen, and Alfred Molina also star.
Season two will feature guest appearances by James Franco, Heather Graham, Maya Rudolph, Joe Jonas, Joey McIntyre, and several more.
Season two premieres on June 6th.
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Guest Stars Include Alfred Molina, James Franco, Heather Graham, Mary McCormack, Noah Wyle, Maya Rudolph, Eriq La Salle, Danny Pudi, Busy Philipps, Rhys Darby, Ed Begley Jr., Joe Jonas, Joey McIntyre and a Few More Special Surprise Guests We Can’t Talk About Because That Would Ruin the Surprise…
OK One More: Kevin Pollak, But That’s Absolutely It
After putting murderous ventriloquists, bakers and painters behind bars in its first amazing season, TBS’s Angie Tribeca is ready to untangle all new webs of deceit in the gripping second season. Rashida Jones, Hayes MacArthur, Jere Burns, Deon Cole, Andrée Vermeulen and Jagger the German Shepherd will be back when the powerful police drama returns Monday, June 6, exclusively on TBS, a division of Turner.
TBS’s first-ever police procedural, Angie Tribeca is the brainchild of Nancy and Steve Carell, who are executive-producing the series along with showrunner Ira Ungerleider. The buzz-generating hit has drawn widespread critical acclaim, with the LA Times calling it “an entertaining joyride,” Vanity Fair dubbing it “absurd and very, very funny,” and Entertainment Weekly saying “it never gets old.”
In its first season, Angie Tribeca ranked as basic cable’s #1 Monday night sitcom and reached more than 4.2 million viewers per episode across TBS’s linear, VOD, digital and mobile platforms. The series launched in January with a groundbreaking 25-hour “Binge-A-Thon,” generating more than 65 million impressions on social media. In addition, 36% of the Binge-A-Thon viewers were new to TBS.
Angie Tribeca follows a squad of committed LAPD detectives who investigate the most serious cases. At the center is Angie Tribeca, a lone-wolf detective played by Rashida Jones. Hayes MacArthur is her partner, Jay Geils. Jere Burns plays the squad’s apoplectic lieutenant. Helping solve each complex case are detective Danny Tanner, played by Deon Cole; Dr. Monica Scholls, the brilliant, bespectacled medical examiner played by Andrée Vermeulen; and detective David Hoffman, Tanner’s K9 German Shepard partner played by Jagger.
In the second season, Angie and the detectives of the LAPD will investigate the murder of a sushi chef, the death of the “bad boy” in a boy band who gets decapitated by a t-shirt cannon and a band of drug-dealing lifeguards. In addition, they will tackle a difficult case with the help of a romance novelist.
As in its first season, Angie Tribeca’s second season will feature a parade of recognizable guest stars, including; James Franco, Heather Graham, Mary McCormack, Noah Wyle, Maya Rudolph, Eriq La Salle, Danny Pudi, Busy Philipps, Kevin Pollak, Rhys Darby, Ed Begley Jr., Joe Jonas, Joey McIntyre and a few more special surprise guests. (Spoiler Alert: Most of them will turn out to be the perpetrators of the crimes being investigated.) In addition, Alfred Molina will continue filling the community service requirements of his probation by once again playing the recurring role of Dr. Edelweiss.”
What do you think? Did you watch season one of Angie Tribeca? Will you watch season two?
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Refreshing, silly, great cast. Great fun. We need some fun now.
My husband and I just love Angie Tribeca! The show is as campy as campy can get. We haven’t seen this much campy as Soap! It’s great! And, we will be watching her as long as she’s renewed! We both just love this show! It makes even me laugh! And, that goes a long way, as my laugh and smile were taken from me in 1995, due to a botched surgery. Please, do not cancel this one tv show that gives us hope for comedy to come back to tv!!!
Love the show. It gives me something to laugh about. Too much serious shows on tv
I love to laugh, so can hardly wait for the season opener!
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Network: ABC, CMT
Episodes: Ongoing (hour)
Seasons: Ongoing
TV show dates: October 10, 2012 — present
Series status: Cancelled but revived
Performers include: Connie Britton, Hayden Panettiere, Powers Boothe, Charles Esten, Eric Close, Clare Bowen, Jonathan Jackson, Sam Palladio, Robert Wisdom, and Judith Hoag.
Music legend Rayna Jaymes (Connie Britton) reigned as the Queen of Country for two decades and topped the charts. Now, her grip on the throne is slipping. Her last album tanked and ticket sales are soft. Rayna refuses to be steamrolled by her record label as they present a new arrangement. In the face of an evolving industry, Rayna is struggling to adapt, reinvent herself, and try to stay relevant.
Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere) is sexy, sassy, and there’s trouble in her wake. She’s also the country’s #1 crossover artist. In her climb to the top, Juliette’s public image is threatened by circumstances she struggles to control. And while she is determined to sit on Rayna’s throne, Juliette refuses to deal with her difficult past.
Offstage, things aren’t much smoother for Rayna. Her father is Lamar Wyatt (Powers Boothe), Nashville’s most influential businessman who continues to complicate her life. Their strained relationship is defined by years of resentment and secrets that come to a head when Lamar and Rayna’s sister, Tandy (Judith Hoag), push Rayna’s husband Teddy Conrad (Eric Close) to run for mayor. For Teddy, this marks an opportunity to share the spotlight with his wife instead of continuing to stand in her shadow.
Coleman Carlisle (Robert Wisdom) has served on Nashville’s Metro Council for 11 years. He’s always been backed by Lamar until a disagreement causes a big rift between the two.
The city of Nashville is the stage for many hopefuls. Deacon Claybourne (Charles Esten) is Rayna’s longtime bandleader whose unrequited love for her prevents him from claiming success if he went on his own.
Scarlett O’Connor (Clare Bowen) is a beautiful and gifted songwriter who supports her boyfriend Avery’s talent while still being unsure of her own gifts. Avery Barkley (Jonathan Jackson) is a struggling alt-country musician who can’t help but feel left behind when his girlfriend Scarlett’s songs have a chance to find an audience before his own.
Gunnar Scott (Sam Palladio) is a wholesome up-and-coming crooner who finds a musical soulmate in Scarlett and comes between her relationship with Avery.
Episode #TBD
This episode has not been released yet.
First aired: TBD.
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Bob Rutzel
Big mistake ending this show. Hope another network picks it up
becky campbell
Please leave it on. The kids are growing up and becoming singers and it is getting really good. I enjoy it a lot. Do not cancel this series.
Pat Carrillo
No I don’t think they should have cancelled it. It is one of the few show that seniors can watch
and enjoy. I can only wish that someone would pick it up. I even had to pay extra on my cable bill so I could see it every week. I think TV needs to look into putting more show like this on and not so much violence and blood shows. We have a lot of young people getting in trouble and not having respect for one another. They get this from TV
Suzanne Joyce
Since I love music, and particularly, country music, I even watched re-runs of this well done show. Sure, I will miss Rayna, but the rest of the cast is excellent, too. I want to know what happens with all the characters, some of whom were just coming into their own, like Rayna’s daughters. What happens to Deacon ? Juliette & Avery? The list could go on & on. So, some other station that wants a good show with great music—-pick this one up, please.
The reason I do not want to see the show end is because they do a fantastic job on songs from various song writers around Nashville. This is the only place we get to hear some really good C&W music, unlike the C&W award shows that provide more pop than C&W music and those shows are a waste of time.
What a shame! This show is so great and the music is outstanding. I guess without Rayna it couldn’t stay strong? I disagree!! The rest of the cast can hold their own, without a doubt. The music…LOVE all of it!!!
keep it on
Natalie Jaramillo
We love this show please don’t cancel
Nashville is an amazing show with lots of twists and turns. I’ve come to love so many of the characters. It would be a shame to cancel this show. The music is awesome! Please keep it going!
I love this show. Please keep it going
Love Nashville! I think its the Country Western version of “Empire” Show! So much talent and potential for growth!
It would be a shame to lose this program…one of the few country western shows on tv and I don’t really watch country western
Please please reinstate this show. It is very a very popular show with a wonderful plot and truly something to look forward to watching weekly. Enough, enough of reality and more game shows which are so utterly boring and absolutely do not relate to real life. No wonder kids are attached to computers because there is absolutely nothing on television. Thank you for the NBA as that can keep one alert for a few hours. The theatre movies are worthless with the exception of Denzel Washington’s so bring something to our homes to watch.
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Migration is such a contentious subject today. So many people fleeing war, starvation or oppressive governments and it seems that few countries want them. These people undertake journeys so hard and so scary and with so little chance of finding acceptance in a new country that I’m sure it is not undertaken on a whim. Leaving everything you have ever known is hard, especially if you are poor and faced with no other choice.
Of course even the people who left their homes of their own free will did not always find migration easy. I’m thinking about the ones who emigrated to Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and the USA in the decades after World War II.
When we first lived in Australia we heard of many cases of British migrants who came but went back to England because one or more family members were homesick, they didn’t like the place they were living or missed their friends and family back at home. Some ended up going back and forth two or three times before finally deciding where they really belonged. Many members of mum’s family emigrated, mostly to Australia but one branch to South Africa. Mum brought Naomi and I here on her own. That could not have been easy even though we were going to be with family. I was eight, Naomi six.
In those days many migrants to Australia came on subsidised fares as after the war there was a big push to bring new settlers here . “Populate or Perish” was the cry. Not all the migrants were British although a large proportion were. I’ve written before about former workmates who came from Italy, Greece, Yugoslavia, Poland and practically every other country in Europe.
Here we have Aussies, English, Polish, Italian and Greeks all working together.
Some of my former workmates at our Christmas Party circa 1990
A lot of those post war migrants came as indentured workers, they worked on the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme or for the Commonwealth or State railways systems or roads in other out of the way parts of Australia. I mentioned one in my previous post who worked at Maralinga when the British were testing bombs there.
The “Ten Pound Poms” and their fellow migrants often lived in hostels when they first arrived. Some of these were probably war surplus pre fabricated buildings like Nissen Huts. Imagine spending your first Australian summer in one of those! Later those same hostels housed waves of Vietnamese “Boat People” who came to Australia as refugees after that war and later again Albanian refugees from Kosovo although I think by this time the Nissen Huts had been retired.
Eventually those migrants that stayed bought houses, raised families and became Aussies, Aussies with funny accents but Aussies just the same.
Two former Australian Prime Ministers were “Ten Pound Poms” or their parents were. Julia Gillard, our first and only female PM and ironically, Tony Abbott the man who vowed to “Stop the Boats” both came from the UK.
The Header of this blog shows the Sitmar ship Castel Felice. She carried many migrants, including us from the UK and Europe to Australia and New Zealand. Below are a couple of links to migrant stories.
http://passengersinhistory.sa.gov.au/node/922486
http://www.open.edu/openlearn/history-the-arts/history/social-economic-history/meet-the-ten-pound-poms#
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Update: May, 23/2016 - 11:46
NEC reports 98 per cent election turnout
Polling stations offer support to older residents on Election Day
95% of eligible voters cast ballots in HCMC as of 5 pm.
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Buddhist, Khmer community vote in NA election
Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng cast the first ballot at a poling station in Hai Bà Trưng District, Hà Nội. - VNA/VNS Photo Trí Dũng
HÀ NỘI — Nearly 70 million Vietnamese cast ballots yesterday to elect deputies to the 14th National Assembly and Peoples Councils.
The election is the largest ever in scale with over 69 million voters across the country casting their votes to pick up the most competent candidates, who will represent them at the National Assembly, as well as Peoples Councils at all levels nationwide.
The elections began throughout the country at 7am yesterday.
Citizens voted to choose 500 NA deputies and 322,966 Peoples Council deputies for the 2016-21 term during the election, which is considered a “national festival”.
Middle-aged candidates make up the majority. Over 60 percent of the contenders are male.
* Muong is the ethnic minority with the largest number of candidates, 24, followed by Khmer, 19, and Tay, 17.
* Candidates with a bachelors degree account for 43.8 percent, followed by masters and PhD degrees with 33.2 percent and 18.3 percent respectively
* As of 10pm yesterday: 65.5 million voters nationwide cast their votes, accounting for 98.77 per cent of all voters.
Thừa Thiên - Huế Province: 99.99 per cent voters went to poll
Yên Bái Province: 99.99 percent
Hậu Giang Province: 99.95 per cent
Đà Nẵng City: 99.81 per cent
Bền Tre Province: 99.77 per cent
Tuyên Quang: 99.74 per cent
Quảng Trị: 99.5 per cent
Kiên Giang: 99.21 per cent
Citizens received their voter cards proving their eligibility to vote at nearly 91,500 election sites across the country, according to the National Election Council (NEC).
Up to 65.5 million voters, or 98.77 percent, went to the polls by 10 pm, as updated by the National Election Councils Office.
Statistics from the office showed that most of the localities nationwide saw the voting rate of over 90 percent.
The central province of Thừa Thiên - Huế and Yên Bái Province topped the list with 99.99 percent, followed by Hòa Bình with 99.98 percent, Quảng Nam and Bến Tre provinces with 99.97 per cent.
Party and State leaders joined voters nationwide in exercising a citizens right and duty to elect deputies to the National Assembly and Peoples Councils at all levels for the 2016-21 tenure.
Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng was the first to cast a ballot at polling station No 3 in Nguyễn Du Ward, Hai Bà Trưng District, Hà Nội at 7am.
Trọng said he expected that all deputies wining an elected position would try to best serve the nation and the people, and to fulfil their responsibilities and obligations on behalf of the people, in taking part in the management of the country and society.
In the northern port city of Hải Phòng, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc and his wife cast the first ballots at polling station No 8 in Vĩnh Bảo Town, Vĩnh Bảo District.
Phúc said the May 22 Election Day was an important political event for the country, which provides an opportunity for citizens to exercise their rights and obligations.
He also said he believed voters would select worthy, virtuous and talented representatives who would represent their aspirations, contributing to building a State of the people, by the people and for the people.
On the same day, President Trần Đại Quang joined voters in Nhân Chính Ward, Thanh Xuân District of Hà Nội.
He said the election had an important meaning in building, strengthening and perfecting the law-governed State, and meeting the demands to speed the industrialisation, modernisation and global integration of the country.
Additionally, NA Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân cast the first ballot at polling station No 4 in Vĩnh Phúc Ward, Ba Đình District, Hà Nội.
Although the official election day was set for May 22, some areas in 10 provinces of Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu, Lai Châu, Khánh Hòa, Kiên Giang, Quảng Nam, Quảng Bình, Quảng Ngãi, Nghệ An, Khánh Hòa and Đắk Lắk held early voting due to transportation problems for voter. Those areas included communities along the coastline, offshore islands and places where voters would be working at sea on election day.
The election ended at 7pm yesterday and election results will be announced within 20 days after election day, according to the NEC. — VNS
Voters cast ballots at a polling station in Hà Nội. - VNA/VNS Photo Minh Đức
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A new twist has emerged in UVA’s ongoing research on the link between the lone star tick and an allergy to red meat: In Texas and other Gulf states where the invasive fire ant is common, the allergy isn’t, suggesting the fire ants are helping keep lone star ticks at bay. Unfortunately, that’s not necessarily good news, because a fire ant’s bite can also cause an immediate, severe and potentially fatal allergic reaction.
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More recently, the researchers interviewed allergists from around the U.S. to try to map the spread of the allergy, and found that where severe allergic reactions from fire ant bites are common, the red meat allergy is much less common. “It is a highly significant inverse relationship,” Platts-Mills says. How the ants are affecting tick populations is less clear. A recent study in Texas failed to find evidence that the ants actually prey on the ticks and suggested instead that the ants might drive out small mammals that would serve as their hosts.
Platts-Mills, who has himself been bitten by a fire ant and describes the experience as “hysterically painful,” notes that the ants, which often attack in multiple numbers, are steadily moving northward. As they do so, although they are likely to control the spread of the red meat allergy, Platts-Mills says, in its place “we’ll have something worse.”
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The Big Picture: Why Robocop Still Rules
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MovieBob
1 POSTED: 11 Feb 2014 12:00
Why Robocop Still Rules
MovieBob lays down the law on why the original Robocop is still a fantastic film.
Leemaster777
You know, I've seen bits and pieces of Robocop over my life (the part where the guy gets turned into a mutant and then roadkill sticks in my mind the most), but I've never watched it from beginning to end before.
I think I need to fix that.
T3hSource
Well gaming has done some good homages to Robocop with Blood Dragon, Deus Ex, and even Metal Gear Rising REVENGEANCE! :D
Kumagawa Misogi
Seen the new one and it's...okay, yeah I thought it was okay not good or bad just okay.
Still better than Man of Steel, Iron Man 3, Elysium and A Good Day to Die Hard (god that was awful) though.
Ickabod
Robocop, the source of some of the best one liners in movie history.
I still remember having "Can you fly bobby?" tied to a hot key for deathmatches in Doom for everytime I got someone with a rocket. Ah memories.
I saw the new one last weekend, thought it was pretty good and had some relevance to today's world, e.g. drone references. Haven't seen the original but I see it's on Netflix so I'll probably change that fairly soon.
Duffeknol
The Robocop remake is the only remake I utterly refuse to watch. I can live with remaking pretty much anything, but not Robocop. Even if it turns out to be much better than expected, I'll just rewatch the original one more time instead.
Zontar
Wait, Bob made a list of Sci-Fi movies that people seem to think are good but for one reason or another actually aren't, and he didn't include 2001? I shocked.
When Dick Jones falls, look how long his arms are. A bit creepy and Slender-esque.
This film is absolutely classic.
Stabby Joe
10 POSTED: 11 Feb 2014 12:44
Robocop is a dam fine film, easily one of my favorites. Including the reasons Bob has mentioned the thing that struck me was the layers. In order to really enjoy the film, you need to look beyond the title. Yes it is about a robot cop yet I always saw it as a story about identity, while also being a satire of corporate culture.
For example one great thing Bob does not mention here are the various fake adverts littered throughout, such as the also funny yet creepily chirpy "NUK'EM! GET THEM BEFORE THEY GET YOU!" on top of the happy go lucky news reports about atrocities.
Plus while Bob is right that the bad guys are still technically there, the audience still has the satisfaction of Murphy regaining some of his humanity by the end. Seriously, a great film all around...
...HOWEVER, the elephant in the room: Children of Men is not pretentious. Also watch that if you get the chance.
As a side note the character Dick Jones essentially also appears again in the original Total Recall. Good actor, really.
Marik2
Lets all celebrate with this Amazing Robocop Rap
Children of Men... Pretentious..? But that must mean... Oh no. Oh, dear Christ... Angels and ministers of Grace, no...
I'm... Pretentious... No... No!
"...And while Mr. Heim was experiencing his world collapse around him, the silent walls of N:o 20 merely shrugged, whispering 'Big fat surprise there, you dramaprince' to his fevered, beating eardrums."
It really was a terribly violent film, though. But what I love about it is that it wasn't the only gimmick, the lone reason it had to exist. It busied itself with being a good movie, too. Being as clever as it could be with what it wanted to, and could, be.
NinjaDeathSlap
This time around, I don't agree with Bob.
OCP did come off as cartoonishly evil to me. I never believed watching those boardroom scenes that this is what the upper echelons of big business, even 80's big business, is actually like. Now, that would have been okay, if the movie wasn't pushing the 'cautionary tale' button so hard, because in order for that to work, you've got to make me believe that some broadly accepted progression of logic could potentially take us from our present to that vision of the future.
As well as this, OCP are cartoonishly incompetent as well as evil, which also gets in the way of my capacity to believe that a bunch of people this dumb could effectively seize ultimate control of the United States and it's culture. The aforementioned stairs incident with ED-209 stuck out for me, as well as the scene where they test ED-209 using live ammunition in a confined space with the entire OCP board present. I'm sorry Robocop, but do you really just expect me to swallow that shit?! Private contractors being incompetent isn't unbelievable in itself, but there's a limit. It didn't help that there were precisely 4 people in the movie who exhibited anything above a 2-dimensional personality either.
I'm not saying that Robocop is terrible. I'd rate it as a pretty decent 80's action movie even besides some laughably dated special effects, but I don't think it's half as 'smart' as Bob describes. It's trying to be smart, which I suppose in the context of 80's action movies is still a step in the right direction, but looking back at it today it's message comes off as a shallow, half-formed thought to me. Not to say that the remake will be any better (it could certainly still turn out a lot worse), but I think at least, unlike some other remakes, it has a lot of potential to improve on the original, especially with the idea of machines making us more detached from our own conflicts being very relevant at this moment in time.
HostileParadox
Can't wait to see Bob tear Ro-BRO-cop a new one in Friday's review.
That one human hand, all black Mass Effect armor, it's going to be delicious.
wildstars
I'm really surprised Bob didn't mention, or wasn't aware of, the intentional "Robocop was a Jesus Christ metaphore." (google that exact phrase if you want to know more)
I remember seeing this movie in the theater and thinking "nah, it can't be" when he was walking on water in the abandoned factory. I was pleasantly surprised when I got the Criterion LD's, and it was laid out in the directors commentary tracks.
Also a friend of a friend used to claim that there was a even more secret directive, Directive 5: Break Glass.
That said, I loved the original, and I'm guardedly optimistic for the remake.
Draconalis
wildstars:
All this talk of how the bad guys already won, and how smart the movie was, and I keep thinking to myself
"So how does the Jesus thing play into this? Because Robocop is about Jesus..."
Clovus
Zontar:
I can't quite follow this, but here's what Bob has actually said about 2001:
Stanley Kubrick's momentous collaboration for sci-fi luminary Arthur C. Clarke is still quite possibly the single most important science fiction film ever made - a one-of-a-kind fusion of hard sci-fi space exploration and surreal musings on the nature of existence. A mysterious mission surrounding the discovery of a possibly alien monolith on the moon eventually strands two astronauts at the mercy of their homicidally malfunctioning ship's computer, HAL 9000. And then ... well, you sort of have to see it.
Source: http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/columns/moviebob/7944-The-Movie-Nerd-Bible-Part-I.3#uvdwxjIv1PdubFoU.99
So, the reason 2001 wasn't mentioned is because it is not only one of the best Sci-fi movies of all time, it is simply one of the best films of all time.
Hope I didn't somehow misunderstand what you were saying ...
CaptainOctopus
And like so many great 80's movies the theme song is fucking amazing.
MonkeyPunch
Ditto. Love Robocop. Still have the VHS lying around somewhere. I didn't mind 2 so much, though it doesn't hold a candle to Robocop.
Robocop 3 on the other hand... I never even watched that. Even though it probably is as bad as it's made out to be, I really want to watch it.
Hutzpah Chicken
I should probably watch Robocop again. I saw it on TV years ago and thought nothing of it. If Bob finds all this stuff in it, why not watch it again?
I've mentioned it before in the "gaming twists" threads that occasionally pop up, but the whole thing about Robocop having effectively already lost the greater battle despite his badassery instantly brought to mind the Batman Arkham games - the hidden plotline you reveal from the first two games basically states that Batman, for all the good he does, has actually failed spectacularly in preventing major tragedies from playing out and that he isn't invincible after all.
I wonder though if this kind of theme that our modern, cynical style of storytelling is part of the "grim n' gritty" aesthetic we're going to start pushing away from in favor of returning to hopeful and lighthearted stories. More importantly, if we end up doing that, is it a good thing?
Casual Shinji
I wouldn't say the movie is about the bad guys already being victorious, it's about a world where everyone is corrupt or corruptable. And the only person who's noble and just is so only because he's programed to be.
This is the whole joke behind the prime directives; Serve the Public Trust. Protect the Innocent. Uphold the Law. Something every police officer should naturally be doing.
Barciad
This was the first of Paul Verhoeven's trilogy of violent sci-fi satires, and what a way to begin. As a child, I remember hearing all my classmates talk about watching that film (despite it, in the UK being rated an '18') and all the best bits from it. Murphy getting shot up at the beginning always sticks out in my mind. The thing was, straight away, he had created such a perfect franchise. Ghostbusters might have been the better film, but Robocop always had the more potential. Yet how they squandered it.
As Bob said, what made Robocop so good was it's depth. Try and expand it without retaining the snarky, cutting edge of the original, and you are left with nothing but a bland, generic action film. Examining corporate misgovernment through a narrative is no easy task. Thus, for any film or TV series to get it right, it deserves all the plaudits it receives. A strong second film could have been possible, but Verhoeven's heart was elsewhere. He was planning something completely new, something that would eventually emerge as 'Total Recall'.
Gorfias
JoJo:
I'm looking forward to the reboot as it looks like it isn't just a shot for shot remake, but is trying to be about something.
Great Critique by Bob.
I would write, also see Robocop 2 and 3 just as sort of time capsule films. The Japanaphobea in the form of samuri is cool, if dated and the movie itself really stupid.
Robocop 2 actually does have some smarts, but is episodic and ugly. I was so looking forward to it as Frank Miller wrote it. But it is so ugly I wanted to walk out. But the puns about "Robocop 2" are terrific as is the final boss fight. Good nostalgia trip, just don't take a date to see them for $50.
Clovus:
Oh great, even Bob has fallen for it. After how many years I've seen people say nothing but good things about that movie despite the lack of any substance, I'm thoroughly convinced that the only reason people have anything positive to say at all about it is because it just happened to be made by the greatest director of all time based on a book from the greatest science fiction writer of all time.
Yes the cinematography is good, yes the special effects are good, yes the music was good, but no, it wasn't a good movie. Hell, if it wasn't for the fact that there's a much more existent screenplay, I'd almost call 2001 the Avatar of its time, but at least that had a story behind the effects, even if a bland one. 2001? Only 1 act had a story, and it's the only part people even talk about when the movie is brought up.
2010 was a much better movie then 2001, yet because it actually decided to be a movie about something most fans either don't know it exists or chose not to.
Now I've probably pissed most movie snobs here, but I just had to say it. It's a bad movie, and being made by the best movie makers doesn't change that.
Fangface74
I'm really surprised Bob didn't mention, or wasn't aware of, the intentional "Robocop was a Jesus Christ metaphore."
I've read that too, but to me RC is clearly a neo-western, a lone, gun-twirling lawman taking down the local gang.
Bob, at 5:50 did you notice you say 'Murphy' at the exact moment Murphy says "Murphy"?
Phuctifyno
[devotes a whole episode to discussing favorite movie's intelligence, uses it as platform to show buckets of gore]
Casual Shinji:
Absolutely, though those themes are malleable and can be made interchangeable. I was going to comment that my favorite scene is when all of the police are shooting at Robocop and he only barely escapes with his life. He crawls away all "not this shit again" - as it mirrors the earlier scene where Murphy is murdered, essentially communicating that there is no difference between the cops and the crooks.
This was pretty cool. I am old enough to have seen RoboCop in the theater (Dad took me) and it was a hell of a film, even then. MovieBob's examination of the movie is pretty good (although I would have liked to have seen more examples of the smart decisions they made-contrast with some other film, for example).
That said, if there were more of these kinds of videos from time to time, I'd be up for them.
Hairless Mammoth
I absolutely love the original Robocop. The second one did have a little depth with the corporate and government politically correct reprogramming of him causing him to be unable to properly enforce the law and use lethal force if necessary and it was a little darker with kid drug dealers and a practical cult led by a junkie drug dealer. Otherwise, it's just a popcorn with a giant evil Robocop kept in line by his drug addiction as the big guy the true Robocop has to fight in the end. The third film I've just read about and think should be sealed in a tomb from what I heard.
Now I can only wait for Movie Bob to tell us about a dumbed down remake of a truly deep 80's action to reaffirm my reasoning for never going to the movies anymore. Here's to it having a trailer for a Running Man remake with Mark Wahlberg except it's set in a post-apocalyptic future instead of a dystopian future, and it's not prisoners but just random people being stalked. And it will take itself too seriously with modern political commentary not too subtly inserted in.
synobal
I hate robocop, it's a crap movie in my opinion. Sorry guys but I just never saw the appeal of it. It just seems like a crappy 80s movie.
Maybe those people just actually like the movie?
I'd say more people are prone to call it bad or overrated because Kubrick made it, rather then say they love it because Kubrick made it. If there's one movie that always makes the list of every 'Most Overrated Movie' thread, it's 2001.
MindFragged
*snip*
Beat me to it. I know that 2001 is a great movie - nevertheless, I can totally see why some folks might be massively disappointed by it.
Loved this episode, but for me it was preaching to the choir. I took a film module at uni and got to study Robocop, along with Dawn of the Dead, Ginger Snaps, and The Fly among others. Humanities students, seriously, check out the film modules that are available to you :D
Darth Sea Bass
I love the original but I'll be honest I thought the new one was pretty good, it's nothing spectacular the original is still the superior film but considering how bad it could have been (I'm looking at you total recall) it was pretty decent.
MonkeyPunch:
Robocop 3 is pretty damn terrible, however there is one scene that had me laughing my ass off at its sheer absurdity. Robocop pursues one of the baddies by commandeering a car from a pimp. After having a door fall off for no reason, said pimpmobile ends up copping four (or was it five?) direct hits from a grenade launcher, and it's still driving (at this stage, it's literally just a chassis, wheels and engine). There used to be a clip of it on youtube, but I can't find it anymore.
Chareater
If you watch robocop 2 as just a action film with no depth you can find it enjoyable, but like you say compared to robocop 1 it is nothing.
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Cutting off your nose to spite your face: James Lindsay’s voting for Trump and the Republicans
UPDATE: Helen Pluckrose, Lindsay’s partner in crime, is more sensible. Here’s from a piece she wrote on Letter urging people to vote for Biden:
The left cannot be made more liberal by people going right. If that were likely to happen, we would have seen the Social Justice movement diminish in power and influence during the last four years of the Trump presidency. Instead it has gained steam and become a dominant illiberal force in society. The hypothesis that the left will come to its senses and ditch the identity politics and general wokery if the population, especially its traditional working class base, surges right has been disproven. Instead, CSJ has become both more dogmatic and more mainstream in response to this development.
Biden is a moderate liberal, not a radical Social Justice activist. He lacks the charisma and rhetorical power of Obama but his platform is very similar. The lip-service he has paid to identity politics is regrettable but he has condemned the violent riots. His presidency would have to deal with the extremism problem giving him the chance to push the Social Justice left back with liberal leftism. That is the only way it can be pushed back. The left can only be fixed by the left and liberal leftists need to stay put and do that.
Most importantly, there is the rest of Democratic platform compared to the Republican platform. Do you want a minimum wage and progressive taxes? Do you want universal healthcare and a strong welfare safety net? Do you think effective action on climate change and Covid management are important? Do you want to protect same sex marriage and women’s access to reproductive healthcare and abortion? What about effective gun control, reform of the prison system & abolition of the death penalty? Do you want to protect undocumented migrants and give them a safe pathway to legal citizenship? If you do, you are a liberal leftist and the liberal left needs you to stay put and fight for this.
Please vote Democrat next month.
Yours in friendship,
Helen Pluckrose (A British liberal leftie who declines to stay in her lane)
P.S. No, I won’t be denouncing any of my friends who think differently and neither should you
Well, I disagree about the P.S. We can denounce bad decisions, but we needn’t cancel people. (As I said in the comments, my last line about Lindsay was a joke. I will continue to post about things he writes if I like them, but I have to say that he’s made a serious error in judgment.) We cannot hate the Woke so much that we run into the arms of the Right.
I always assumed that James Lindsay, co-author with Helen Pluckrose of the very good book Cynical Theories, and one of the three perpetrators of the Grievance Studies Affair, criticized the Left for the same reasons I did: I don’t want my side to engage in illiberal, foolish, and counterproductive activities, and especially don’t want those activities to drive centrists into the arms of Trump.
Now Lindsay, whom I thought was a classical liberal, has issued this tweet.
Frankly going to unhappily vote Republican, including Trump, until the left walks this shit all the way back. pic.twitter.com/XGcKMmL49L
— James Lindsay, thankful (@ConceptualJames) October 20, 2020
I don’t know what prompted this, but I don’t think most members of the American Left want to abolish the Constitution. And because one branch of the Left is behaving in an authoritarian and illiberal manner, Lindsay is going to vote for TRUMP??????? Has he considered what four more years of a Trump administration would be like compared to a Biden administration? Does he think it would be better, or is he simply sending some kind of petulant signal to the regular Left? And what does it mean to say that he’s “unhappily voting Republican, including Trump.” Unhappily? Why is he voting at all?
My father taught me the phrase “cutting off your nose to spite your face,” and I looked it up right now. Wikipedia says it means this:
“Cutting off the nose to spite the face” is an expression to describe a needlessly self-destructive over-reaction to a problem: “Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face” is a warning against acting out of pique, or against pursuing revenge in a way that would damage oneself more than the object of one’s anger.
This is exactly what Lindsay is doing, and, to be sure, it’s going to damage himself more than Trump. He hasn’t considered how voting for a narcissistic madman out of pique towards the Left will not put him in good stead with the reasonable part of the Left. As my friend the philosopher Maarten Boudry told me, “It’s almost like a reverse form of anti-Woke ‘virtue signaling’: ‘Look at me, I hate the Woke so much, I’d even vote for Trump!'”
As for me, I’m both appalled and revolted. [I’ve removed the last line I had here since Lindsay seems to think it was a death threat. It wasn’t: as I’ve explained twice, it was a joke. I wouldn’t hurt anybody or wish them harm.]
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257 thoughts on “Cutting off your nose to spite your face: James Lindsay’s voting for Trump and the Republicans”
Various members of a friend’s family are voting for the orange. (My friend is a big Democratic activist/bundler.)
I asked her if she couldn’t at least get them to skip voting in the presidential election. We shall see.
So maybe Lindsay is voting for Trump knowing his vote won’t matter much?????? Just a thought.
This is his latest essay that I would like to share…and I know he is now persona non grata here, so an indulgence, please…
https://newdiscourses.com/2020/10/critical-race-theorys-jewish-problem/
whyevolutionistrue says:
If his vote won’t matter, why is he voting at all? His declaration of voting for Trump isn’t going to win him friends among the reasonable citizens of the Republic.
Dermot O'Sullivan says:
At first, I assumed it was some sort of weird hoax on Lindsay’s part. Seeing Helen Pluckrose’s appeal, in which she named no names, to US liberals not to vote for Trump, I charitably tried to ascribe it to some sort of Sokal cubed that they had cooked up in order to create some sort of reveal. After a day or so, I still couldn’t work out what sort of coherent thought experiment it was supposed to illustrate.
Frankly, I can’t be bothered following the trail of Lindsay’s logic in voting for Trump. There is no universe in which it can be justifiable. It confirms the historical pattern of the month before the US election. People expect October surprises and the consequentiality of the vote makes otherwise sane people think and do the most reprehensible things.
AST says:
It may very well all be a hoax on Lindsey’s part, Jerry… we know the guy loves to use hoaxes to prove his points.
Who knows what he may have in mind.
I hope that with this article you didn’t fall into his trap, Jerry.
Frankly, I’m not worried if it’s a hoax. What point is he making by this hoax? It’s not like his other hoaxes, which had the point of showing how bad scholarship was prevalent in “grievance studies”. If he’s just lying to get people angry, well, so be it. I’m not impressed.
Paul Topping says:
If you have been following Lindsay as I have, you would know that this is no hoax. It fits with everything else he’s been saying lately. He has some good ideas but he’s a bit of a nutter. For example, one of his hobbies is brandishing a big sword — and I’m not talking about his genital equipment.
jeremy pereira says:
I’m intrigued. If it was his genital equipment he was brandishing, would the make him more or less of a nutter?
jezgrove says:
I’ve known some nice people who brandished big swords (for clarity, we’re talking battle re-enactments,..)
It’s probably a toss up. Check it out for yourself:
https://twitter.com/ConceptualJames/status/1261810420437876743
GBJames says:
Oy. That’s embarrassing.
And for comparison, where’s the other video?
On second thoughts, I don’t want to know.
p.s. I’m almost 100% certain this is not a hoax. It’s an instantiation of Toxic Anti-Wokeness.
Ken Kukec says:
If it’s a protest vote he wants, there’s always the Green or Libertarian parties or a write-in candidate. Why a dangerous incompetent who still has a puncher’s late-round chance to win like Trump?
Let’s hope to hell he isn’t registered in a swing state where his vote might matter.
rickflick says:
I’m pretty sure his single ballot won’t make a difference, but he could influence many others.
No single ballot makes the difference. Accumulated ballots do, as George W. Bush can attest every time he sends Ralph Nader a thank you note. (I presume he does this.)
jblilie says:
vampyricon says:
Couldn’t have said it better. Voting for Trump is such a serious failure of judgement that I can’t trust his views anymore.
Nicolaas Stempels says:
darrelle says:
Mark R. says:
Indeed…there is nothing in this world to justify a vote for Trump.
Mark Jones says:
I disagree just a little bit. As a commenter on another post pointed out, Hitchens had a blind spot about the US invasion of Iraq, and was in some ways on the wrong side of that bit if history. But that blind spot or error in judgement didn’t make me mistrust his views on many other topics, and I still think Hitchens was right about almost everything (religion, moral cowardice, living the good life). One could perhaps review Lindsay’s other writings and ideas, and pick and choose the ones that still seem to hold up, even while rejecting his electoral politics as a bad choice or blind spot. This specific instance of bad judgement does call his other views into question, and requires rethinking Lindsay’s other analyses. But I hope it’s possible to do that reconsideration and then decide one might agree with many of his other views while rejecting this one.
tl;dr Can’t we all just (mostly) get along?
Frankly, I’m not familiar enough with the Iraq War to judge Hitchens’ view, but your point of view is fair enough. I would’ve unfollowed him over this but it turns out I’ve already done so earlier. Probably because of his propensity for Twitter drama.
Thanks for the kind reply. It’s why I love the commentariat here. Agree about twitter drama.
Kevin Henderson says:
If Biden becomes president, will the WOKE become more or less vocal? Will the Left become more radical or less? My guess is there will be a sigh of relief that will last for years. Wokeness will remain but have less urgency.
If Trump wins, the Woke will likely double down and everything Lindsay is dislikes will only get worse. What is he thinking?
Yes, that sounds plausible. Biden will likely work hard to address racial issues in the Martin Luther King mode than the Critical Race Theory mode, thereby re-establishing color-blindness as the ultimate goal and showing CRT as the vacuous, destructive philosophy it is.
Dolly says:
On what basis do you suppose that the cognitively impaired puppet of the DNC would seek to address grievances in the MLK mode? What’s more likely is that the Democrats will do what they’ve been doing for decades, ie, pander to the social issues du jour — and they’re running out of social issues, honestly, so this new wokeness, and CRT and pro-trans-everything, is just the thing to distract the masses in coming years. Puberty blockers for every gender nonconforming child! Progress! Democrats address surface social issues to please the masses at the expense of addressing any substantive economic issues or changes. The Democrats act like they’re the only game in town to protect abortion rights, marriage rights, racial equality, now “trans rights” etc., and so anyone left of Hitler is supposed to feel their rights are imperiled and to keep voting for Democrats, a party that fully promotes the narrow interests of the ruling class (just as the Republicans do). As much as I loathe Trump and won’t vote for him, he knows his base takes a dim view of CRT and trans mania, so he’s not going to pander in those particular ways.
Biden is a puppet of the DNC? More the other way around now that he’s headed for the Oval Office. What hose have you been drinking out of?
The Democrats act like they’re the only game in town to protect abortion rights, marriage rights, racial equality, now “trans rights” etc.
Act like it? They are the only plausible game in town on a national level.
Look at the contrasting priorities between, for instance, the congresses of 2009 and 2017.
Your note is fairly incandescent with letting the perfect kill the good.
Going full-woke is a guarantee of keeping the GOP in power. The bulk of the USA voters are just not going to go there. (I won’t!)
eric grobler says:
Your arguments are logical and convincing.
However Lindsay has the right to project the trajectory differently.
He’s has the right to think pigs live in trees. We aren’t evaluating his rights. We’re discussing his judgement.
That is deep.
Type Logician says:
It’s not supposed to be deep, your lame comeback notwithstanding. It’s supposed to be a reminder to you of just what point
Jerry is making, and apparently you could *do* with a reminder.
phoffman56 says:
“…project the trajectory differently.”
Well, that may be a newly creative piece of literary vacuity.
Or not, if it’s the trajectory spurting from the sword Mr. Topping said it isn’t.
No, vacuous I think.
Lindsay is here an embarrassment to all mathematicians, if it isn’t some kind of sick joke from a sickening (in both senses) mind. Maybe I’ll go back to thinking Combinatorics is 80% trivial, as I did in high school. Way back, an academic where I work published about 600 ‘research’ papers, mostly in now-defunct journals he himself founded and edited, in Combinatorics. That was a different kind of vacuity.
If Biden wins, the common enemy is removed and the left will get more vocal and will probably start trying to destroy the administration. They will ultimately fail because, actually, most Americans don’t agree with their ideology. Even if they do succeed in destroying the administration, it won’t be them that gets into power but the Republicans.
If Trump wins, the left will start screaming about how Biden was the wrong candidate and how Sanders would have won and it was all fixed. It will be exactly like after Hilary Clinton lost except more so. I’m not going to bother speculating on how that will affect the next election because, if Trump wins, I don’t think that the USA will survive as a democratic nation state for four years.
Your second paragraph: Spot on.
Jonathan Dore says:
His position seems to be the mirror image of “Trump Derangement Syndrome” — the idea that his fixated opponent is so bad that chaos and the abandonment of principles are better.
wsampson says:
I would recommend listening to his hour-long explanation of this decision on the New Discourses site, or on the podcast, before pronouncing him dead to you. There is a rationale, and I find it a sound one – if you agree with the premises put forward in the explanation.
Premises? But that’s just the thing, isn’t it? It’s trivial to construct sound rationales from any given premises.
The premises are critical. They are the problem. Plenty of the Trumpists’ rationales are sound. If you believe that Hillary Clinton was running a pedophile ring out of the basement of a pizzeria that doesn’t have a basement then it makes perfect sense to consider her a monster. The problem is with the premise. Anyone who does believe that, in any degree, is being a credulous fool or is delusional.
I think Lindsays premises are foolish and or delusional. Particularly the premise that Wokeism is a greater threat than Trump and the RP. That’s nuts. If his evaluative skills are that poor, that’s a pretty weighty premise to consider when judging anything he has to say.
I disagree. Wokeism has been a mounting threat for decades, as Lindsay’s research shows. It has received quite a spike under Trump – but Biden has thus far proven completely aloof to it, which is all that’s require to be completely controlled by it. Would Wokeism be assuaged by a Biden administration? No, I don’t think so. Control is what it wants, and it will seek it under either administration.
A counterargument might be that Trump will simply exacerbate Wokeism, but I don’t think so. He has shown some savvy in counteracting it – the ban on CRT training in federal workplaces comes to mind – so Lindsay’s premises hold for me.
Free to disagree of course. But the premises, from where I stand, are quite compelling.
So you’re voting for Trump because of this?
I haven’t decided yet. It’s either Trump or a write-in. Biden/Harris seems the worst of all worlds – no backbone on Wokeism, no stated principles to counteract it, no stance against court packing, etc.
The only variable I can’t resolve is how potent the authoritarianism on the Left is. Lindsay is accurate in its power aims, but I’m not sure how effective they will actually be when those power grabs are made.
And how exactly are these “power grabs” going to be made?
BTW, you may have missed it but Biden has now clarified his position on court-packing. He will appoint a bi-partisan commission to look at the general problem and give them 180 days to report back. Sounds like an excellent plan. Biden has been known as someone who looks to make alliances across the aisle. There’s no reason to expect that to change now.
WXS says:
The usual way – having persons with these agendas installed in positions of power under the guise of progressivism. Take Dalia Mogahed in Obama’s administration – she certainly helped that leader parrot the “Islamophobia” meme and repeat ad nasueum that jihadism had nothing to do with Islam, or religiosity in general. And so with Hilary. To ill ends. And so on with persons at NYT and other major institutions.
Thank you for that update. I don’t find that too terribly assuring, but it’s better than yesterday, no doubt.
I’m sure the families and friends of the tens, perhaps hundreds, of thousands of Americans needlessly lost to COVID-19 by Trump’s rank mishandling of the pandemic will take great comfort in your rationale.
Should Trump be reelected, while he is running this nation off a cliff of corruption, incompetence, and mendacity during his second term, at least you’ll have your reverse virtue-signaling to keep you warm.
EdwardM says:
Based on some of the comments here, I don’t think Dr PCC(e) ever wrote a more accurately descriptive headline for a post at WEIT. I am astonished at some of the rationales cited here, Lindsay’s not the least.
I am not up to date with the Covid situation in the US.
Are the deaths worse than in Europe?
Worse than Spain/Belgium for example?
Sweden who has less restrictions than the US seems to be doing ok.
eric grobler ; you asked (quite insincerely, IMO) about the death rate in the US. Though I suspect the questions are nothing more than a sophomoric ruse, you can find the answers to your questions here (one of many resources)..
https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/data/mortality
The US has 4.25% of the world’s population yet 20% of worldwide COVID deaths.
Space prevents me from giving a full accounting of Donald Trump’s incompetency and incoherency in preparing for and dealing with this pandemic, but that information is largely a matter of public record, much of it set forth in Bob Woodward’s book Rage.
Not very. The bulk of the DP doesn’t agree with wokeism. The bulk of the DP is worried about health care, the environment, the economy, gun control, equality of opportunity and under the law (not outcomes). Just like Uncle Joe is.
If Trump wins, then I guess we won’t have to worry — we won’t have a functioning democracy. He’s damned close to shoving off the cliff right now. One more Trump SCOTUS appointment and we can kiss goodbye to:
Abortion under any circumstance
Any sort of tax reform
Any sort of election funding reform
Any sort of health care insurance for all
The social safety net (such as it is)
In other words, Sharia Law.
“… but Biden has thus far proven completely aloof to it, which is all that’s require to be completely controlled by it.”
He’s aloof to it because he wants to get elected. It is obviously the wrong time to get into an argument with the Extreme Left. If Biden gets elected, I expect to see a lot of pushback from him and his administration. For one thing, I bet he doesn’t add a single Woke person to his cabinet.
Your comparing unevidenced speculation about the Biden administration’s ability to handle the extreme left wing of its party to the actions of a man who is trying to burn down your entire democracy right now and you’re concluding the arsonist is the way to go.
What could the woke left do that is worse than Trump’s handling of the COVID19 pandemic?
+ a large number
I listened to 25 minutes and couldn’t take more of that unhinged bloviating. The main reason seems indeed to be that Biden and the Democrats are LIARS who are in deep sympathy with the woke and the lying mainstream media, and though Lidsay doesn’t agree with everything Trump does, he really hates Biden and Harris for their lying and “gaslighting”. So no, in the first half I saw no sound rationale.
I couldn’t spare an hour to find out what more there was; Lindsay’s hourlong and tedious “explanation” is too long for me. He could have said it in ten minutes.
revelator60 says:
Thank you for partially taking that bullet for us. I don’t think I could listen to a minute of a pro-Trump tantrum.
Lindsay doesn’t seem to understand that Wokism grew exponentially during the Trump years and would continue to grow if Trump held power. He has fostered a climate of increased polarization and his racism has given the woke ammunition and appeal.
And dare Lindsay claim that he’s upset about lying and then pledge to vote for the biggest liar to every occupy the White House? Trump lies and exaggerates every time he opens his fool mouth!
Yes, Trump has given a big boost to Wokeism. This excellent article by a conservative mentions it:
https://thebulwark.com/donald-trump-ruined-conservatism-dont-let-him-ruin-patriotism/
Vaal says:
The proposal that a second Trump term will reduce wokism strikes me as similar to the proposal that a second Trump Presidency will be one of Law and Order, without protests and riots.
All this is happening DURING the Trump presidency!
So the idea of going with president whose narcissism is so complete as to threaten the very legitimacy of the democratic voting process, on the hope that things will be better the second term seems utterly insane.
elihershkovitz says:
I have long wanted to speak up and now is as good a time as any. I have enjoyed Jerry’s posts over the years and read many if not most of them. I also find myself agreeing ~80-90% of the time with Jerry’s take although I do wince when he criticizes Republicans. I certainly agree with this post and yet…find myself also voting for Trump recognizing that my vote is both appalling and revolting. I guess I, too, am chum. As for me, I’ll keep on reading Jerry’s posts and why not, we agree on so much even though I am a Republican and Jerry is a Democrat. Imagine that!
There are plenty of Republicans who are voting for Biden this election.
…and I would have happily voted for Biden if I were *only* voting for Biden.
So, just to be clear, you’re voting for tRump because a vote for Biden is also a vote for Harris? I’m having trouble taking your position seriously.
Mark Sturtevant says:
Just what is it about Trump that causes you to support him? I can list some things he has done which I support, but those are overwhelmingly negated by the other things he has done or tried to do, in my opinion.
Wow, are you allowed to be honest and nuanced?
One is, of course, “allowed” to be wrong. But one should not expect immunity from criticism for it.
You grasp the distinction, yes?
Ken be honest.
Lately among many liberal colleagues or friends you are not allowed to be “wrong politically” you run a high risk of being ostracized.
Which is what this blog post is effectively about.
If you have any friends like that, they’re probably not worth keeping. The Woke are a problem but not that big a problem.
I wouldn’t think of being anything BUT honest, Eric.
I don’t believe Trump supporters deserve to be “ostracized” (if, by that, you mean some type of religious-like shunning). But I do think they deserve a tongue-lashing (or keyboard-lashing, as the case may be).
And, if they can’t take that sorta heat, they should (as Harry Truman said) stay out of the kitchen.
find myself also voting for Trump recognizing that my vote is both appalling and revolting
When I recognise that something I’m doing is appalling and revolting, I stop doing it.
Apparently, Republicans don’t.
ThyroidPlanet says:
All could be revolting and appalling, yet the victim would be hopelessly in the control of an extrinsic factor which forces the body against its will.
So what you’re saying is that Trump supporters are sick and unable to control their illness.
My vote for the *man* is appalling and revolting. My vote for his results is not.
Antidote to the monoculture
Regularly excoriates Acela Corridor journalism
Jobs/economy
Moved U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem
Abraham Accords
Remade the federal judiciary
Withdrew from Iran deal
I fully recognize there are many things Democrats do BETTER. I simply find today’s Democrats unrecognizable.
That’s an interesting list. You think “law and order” has been the result of one of the most unashamedly kleptocratic administrations in Western history?
215,000 death due to pandemic
Rioting in the streets
Children in cages
Completely untrusted by international allies
Destruction of environmental protections
Judiciary packed with Republican stooges instead of competent judges
Economy and jobs tanked
Extortion of heads of states of foreign powers
Funnelling of tax payer funds into his private businesses
Conversion of DoJ into his own private law firm
I fully recognize there are many things Democrats do BETTER.
But you’re still going to vote for the orange turd.
I don’t know what prompted this.
I’d put it down to attention getting and self promotion. What a thug.
Rik G says:
The expression that came to mind was, “drinking poison hoping your enemy gets sick”.
He’s not quite dead to me, because his academic and philosophical analysis of “woke” ideology is still very good, but I can’t take his political analysis seriously.
Historian says:
It seems to me that Lindsay is so wrapped up in his cocoon of anti-wokeism that he can’t see the forest from the trees. It appears that a large part of his life is dedicated to his New Discourses website, which is nothing more than an unrelenting attack on the Woke, that he has come to believe that the Woke are the main threat to a liberal society. A threat they may be, but they are nothing compared to the threat of Trumpism. I am waiting, and perhaps it will be a long wait, to see an article on his site on groups such as QAnon and the Proud Boys that are now apparently members in good standing in the Republican Party. (I searched his site and could find no mention of either group.)
Dean Reimer says:
I agree. If you spend too much of your time fretting about one particular problem you see everything through that lens, and blow it way out of proportion to its actual impact on society.
Randall Schenck says:
This one just makes me laugh. He sleeps with the fishes. Sounds like something I would say.
I love that saying too.
This is the article Lindsey linked to that prompted his snit.
https://newrepublic.com/article/159823/constitution-crisis-supreme-court
The article linked to is posted on the New Republic site. These days the magazine is quite leftish with wokeist elements. Nevertheless, author Osita Nwanevu’s argument seems quite reasonable to me. In a long piece, he supports court packing (which I do) and makes the case that the Constitution is dysfunctional for today’s world (which it is). Of course, the Constitution will not be substantially amended or replaced any time soon, and if it were, the product could be even worse than the original.
I shudder to think of the US constitution re-written by anyone in politics in the US right now. Even the core DP.
Not like it will happen! The most recent significant Amendment was 26 in 1971.
I’ve been following Lindsay on Twitter for months. He’s evidently devoted his entire life to battling the Woke and Critical Race Theory to the point where nothing else matters. His voting for Trump makes this clear. Considering some of the goofy things he tweets, it is really amazing that he thinks and writes so well when he wants to. IMHO, he’s sadly in need of a life rebalance.
“In need of a life rebalance.” That was my thought as well: Lindsay may have spent so much time reading and thinking and writing about virtue signalling by the woke that he has internalized some of that logic. Announcing that he is voting orange is a signal of his virtuous politics.
Maybe he thinks he’s Harry Seldon. If true, he is in need of a life rebalance. (And no offense to Asimov)
+1 for the Foundation reference. In 2015 I thought of Trump as the Mule, an aberration who could not have been predicted. But it later became clear that someone like Trump was a predictable outcome of 50 years of Republican politics.
Damn. I really need to get around to reading Asimov, don’t I?
Colin McLachlan says:
Yes, and start with the Foundation trilogy.
The only problem with Trump as the Mule is that Trump is far too stupid to be the Mule.
But yeah, I’ve likened him to the Mule before too. But I’ve come to the conclusion that it doesn’t say much of anything about Trump but rather his followers.
Jon Gallant says:
Please, PCC(e), we are mostly academics here. We do not say “sleeps with the fishes”.
We say “Dormit cum piscibus”.
You meant, of course, “Piscibuscum dormit”? 😉
JBaldwin says:
If he’s a left-leaning or moderate Republican, he should still be voting for Biden. I mean, nobody is confusing Biden with a progressive wokester, are they?
I agree with Dr. Coyne, if one really feels they can’t pull the lever for Biden, don’t vote (or vote 3rd party) but for the love of all that is holy, why would anybody who holds liberal values vote Trump???
Coel says:
A plea: Can’t we profoundly disagree with someone on some issues without disowning them completely?
TomTom says:
Why that last line Jerry? I think it’s just over the top… you could have easily criticized him in a much more nuanced, reasoned and reasonable way. But that last line seems me to be an unreasonable knee-jerk emotional reaction that, and I tell you that as an admirer, doesn’t do you much honor.
In these times of madness, we need serenity. Lindsey is proving he doesn’t have it (since he wants to vote for Trump), but so are you Jerry. Take it easier. The fact that he’s voting for Trump is quite disappointing, but it’s not the end of the world.
It was a joke, for chrissake, from The Godfather. If making a joke like that “doesn’t do me much honor”, so be it. But spare me your smug, superior lectures based on a misreading of what I said.
Okay, I’m sorry then. I’ve never seen the movie. I didn’t know the joke.
You must be one of those people that takes every word very literal and serious. You would be a lot of fun at a comedy house.
Filippo says:
“You must be one of those people that takes every word very literal and serious.”
I’m reminded of reading the Bible and trying to determine what is literal and what is figurative. Sophisticated Theologians to the rescue.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK2gWfGWVYo
Might be time you got around to seeing Mr. Coppola’s masterpiece — if not for its pure cinematic pleasures, then at least as a matter of cultural literacy.
As Hyman Roth always made money for his partners, so to Jerry Coyne brings joy with his felicitous cultural allusions.
Consider it an offer you can’t refuse.
I had to remove my joke because Lindsay thought it was a literal death threat.
You’re kidding.
Lindsay must have internalized the Woke dogma that jokes and other speech acts constitute “violence.”
My first thought. But its a small matter really.
‘Lindsay must have internalized the Woke dogma that jokes and other speech acts constitute “violence.”’
Do I correctly recall that the Woke say that “Silence is Violence”?
“I’ve never seen the movie.”
Of what country are you?
Here’s the scene from one of the greatest movies ever made.
Let’s try this again. If this doesn’t work, I don’t know where the problem is.
It worked the first time.
Unlike the attempted hit on don Corleone, which is why Sollozzo tried to go to the hospital to finish the godfather off. 🙂
Blue says:
in re ” simply sending some kind of petulant
signal, ” … … .THIS. is exactly
THE determination as to why Mr Trump won
initially. Upon 08 November y2016, that is.
Within the privacy of their ballotting,
there were quite, and electorally, enough
misogynists, closeted or open ones, who were
never, ever going to brook with a
human female residing as … … The Leader
within Our Home. These people, then and now
… … now, ‘ll vote for ANYone to send
such the S A M E signal. NO way will they,
of either party AND of any religion or
of NO religion, tolerate a possibly … …
President Harris. NOT within the U S of A.
.THAT. is the w h y behind their still
turning in a voted ballot. For .o n l y.
such a president as Mr Trump is.
https://themancardmovie.com
https://msmagazine.com/2020/10/22/donald-trump-patriarchy-masculinity-men-male-voters/?omhide=true&emci=0495bd40-9814-eb11-96f5-00155d03affc&emdi=09698b0e-b414-eb11-96f5-00155d03bda0&ceid=444068
” What Donald Trump Understands
about American Men
10/22/2020 by JACKSON KATZ, PhD
Trump understands something fundamental about manhood in a patriarchal culture: A majority of men fear being ‘unmanned’ more than they value democracy. ”
” Trumpism is not just a white identity
movement; it is a white .male. identity
Donald Trump knows this. He figured out
a long time ago that by presenting himself
in the media as a kind of throwback playboy
and tough-guy businessman, he could appeal
to millions of white men—and a much lesser
but still notable number of white women—who
respond positively to that retro performance.
There is little evidence that Donald Trump
cares even a little about the lives and daily
struggles of white working and middle class
men. But he instinctually understands that
countless men — in an era of feminism and
increasing gender fluidity — CRAVE respect
as men and long for the return of old –
fashioned patriarchal authority. ”
Hmm: crave AND craven.
” Understands about .A m e r i c a n. Men “
This fits well with a NYT article today that described his appeal to Hispanic men. They admire strength and machismo. About 30% of Hispanic men will vote for DT despite his failure on immigration policy.
There’s also a faction within legal immigrants who is against further immigration. They seem to want the door shut behind them. It’s as if what the US offers is fixed-size benefit pie and they don’t want to see their piece made smaller.
John Donohue says:
I hope everyone in the United States who is voting for Biden only because it will remove Trump from the presidency follows the suggestion that they should, rather, not vote.
So as they can sort-of help tRump? Maybe let him sneak in for a second term? That’s nuts.
So they contribute to the defeat of the Progressive Project as a whole, one splinter of which is the Woke. Donald Trump is no American Revolutionary, but he is the only thing, for the moment, standing in the doorway to stave off the counter-revolution.
The “Progressive Project” (why is that capitalized?) is not on the ballot. What is on the ballot is the collapse of American Democracy to be replaced by oligarchy under the rule of humanity’s greatest narcissist.
Frankly, I think you are delusional if you imagine the Left is coming for you. Meanwhile, tRumpist “militias” are actively plotting to kidnap elected governors. Your priorities are royally distorted.
Shhhh! It’s a message from “Q”.
DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH!!1!1!
The “Left” is coming for the American Revolution. You remember that, right? Freedom, individual (not group) rights, private property (not what’s left over after distribution), personal responsibility, pursuit of happiness? Freedom?
Cancellation of this is on the ballot. Any reason given for not voting for it’s flag-bearer, Biden, such as “only hating Trump,” is welcome.
Give me a break. The days when Republicans had any kind of claim to that are long gone. You heard the chief himself.
Matt Young says:
More like cutting off his nose to spite someone else’s face.
“Has he considered what four more years of a Trump administration would be like compared to a Biden administration? ”
Perhaps he did and came to a different conclusion on the risk of each administration!
“As for me, I’m both appalled and revolted. Lindsay is dead to me; he sleeps with the fishes.”
Seems you have cancelled him 🙂
I am sure your dad also believed reasonable people can disagree while being respectful.
Perhaps you are just very disappointed and angry with Lindsay.
(At the moment I am very disappointed with humanity and lost faith in human reason)
Lindsay might be naive and dead wrong, but he does not seem like a bad actor to me.
Depends on what you consider a “bad actor”. To my mind, supporters of the Orange Menace are acting badly. They are, hence, bad actors.
“Depends on what you consider a “bad actor”.”
Lets say someone who does not care about his fellow human beings.
That would describe a large number of supporters of the Orange Menace.
Mr Grobler – do you recall in the run up to the election when Trump ridiculed a disabled reporter?
To me that -RIGHT THERE- disqualified him from any public office. Ignore all the lies, all the fraud, all the misogyny, all the hatred he spews. Just that one incident….how can you support such a malevolent creature?
Mr EdwardM,
Why do you assume I support Trump?
I do not.
I find Trump, Biden, Pence and Harris all unacceptable candidates.
I am not an American citizen, if I were I would either vote Biden or abstain.
America is a dangerous divided country, I think it is a terrible idea to call people who decide to vote for trump (many reluctantly) names.
Then my assumption was wrong. Your comments could easily be mistaken for a Trump supporter, but I take you at your word that you are not. I apologize.
But you do see the choice we Americans face, right? RIGHT? We really do face a malevolence that threatens our very society, not just our form of government and you think we should place nice with those who would drive us there? Why should I respect people who vote for someone like Trump?
Yeah, our country is dangerous and divided (we’re not well civilized, I’ll grant you that) but there are an enormous number of decent people here who are sick of the shit from the president and his cult. Clinton was stupid stupid stupid for saying it out loud but they really are deplorable and they are far more dangerous. than the woke.
Exactly. This is the thing that I find hard to comprehend. There are dozens, perhaps even hundreds of such incidents to choose from. How can people experience them and not evaluate that it demonstrates him unfit for any office?
Just that one incident clearly displays juvenile immaturity, low ethics, meanness, low class and stupidity in such degree and combination that there is no valid excuse for any decent person to not disqualify him based on that alone. And I really mean that.
Caperton Miller says:
My only worry about Lindsey is that he & Helen (who I love!) have indeed been cagey about who finances their work. I shrugged it off, but I gotta be honest. Defending Trump in anyway is a litmus year for me. (Hence my support for Sam Harris and not for Dave Rubin etc).
I just don’t see how logic could ever lead to Trump. I listened to James podcast half way. He was talking about Trump’s policies. Trump has NO policies! I agree with James that he’s no fascist either. He’s not organized enough to be a fascist. And while Trump might indeed be a bigot he’s no ideological white supremacist (classic definition). But he IS an existential threat. He’s a moron. As Sam Harris says, he doesn’t know how the world works.
He’s also gasoline to the idiotic Portland protests. Maybe Wokeness doesn’t die right away under Biden but it turns into a full on forest fire under 4 more years of Trump.
Weronika says:
James Lindsay is currently fighting for everyting that the radical wing of the Left (the same movement Biden pays lip service to) wants to destroy: science, rationalism, liberalism, open dialogue, freedom of speech and thought, civility, social cohesion. These are things that should matter to you as a scientist, because your ability to do your job depends on them. It’s really disappointing to see that your private political sympathies (or rather sympathy for what the Democratic Party used to be)are more important to you than all the things that are at stake. Trump is a bad choice. But Biden is worse. And as a woman, I can give you a list of reasons why I can’t vote for a president who, among many others, wants to abolish sex-segregation in women’s sports. James Lindsay is right here.
I’m sorry, but your comment is grossly misleading. My sympathies for Biden are because he, and, importantly, the people he will appoint to positions of power, are more science-friendly, civil, and inclined to reach across the aisle than are Trump’s people. Don’t you remember last week when Trump criticized Biden because he said “Biden will listen to the scientists”? Trump’s about the most anti-science President I’ve ever seen.
Your comment is one of the worst justifications for voting for Trump that I’ve read. It’s really disappointing to see that someone wants to continue four years of Trump because Biden supposedly wants to abolish sex-segregation in women’s sports. I have criticized the participation of untreated trans women in women’s sports, but, seriously, it’s not the most important issue on which to judge a candidate, and I’m not sure how Biden stands on the untreated issue. I bet you’re not, either!
No matter what Lindsay is fighting for, his voting for Trump is unconscionable and reprehensible.
Enjoy casting your ballot for Trump, who stands for everything I oppose, and YOU should oppose if you feel the way you do.
“are more science-friendly, civil, and inclined to reach across the aisle than are Trump’s people.”
I agree that on balance the democrats seem more civil, but YOU do not seem that civil towards Weronika or anyone “across the aisle”
That’s enough, Grobler.
Yes, exactly. Weronika may have good intentions but her instincts are leading her astray. This is the kind of analysis that led 1.4 million people to vote for Jill Stein in 2016.
Ninja’d by Eric. I think Jerry’s response is correct, and not uncivil. Weronika’s view that “Biden is worse” is just wrong: there are zero ways in which Biden < Trump.
Hey, Biden is a worse sexual assaulter than Trump!
By “worse” you mean “has not succeed at it as often” or “has not boasted in audio recordings about doing it”…
It also led Nader voters to help get Dubya elected.
Insults are good if you do not care that a naive or ill-informed person intends to vote for a reprehensible candidate.
I missed the insult to Weronika (or to you). What was it?
Why is it that right-wingers that are supposedly so concerned about freedom of speech have not exhibited an iota of concern that Republicans are actively engaged in voter suppression? One would think that these people of “principle” would be up in arms against an activity that attempts to suppress the most basic right to express oneself in a democracy. Maybe they have forgotten what voting is all about.😊
And up in arms about foreign interference in US elections!
Hypocrisy is a core GOP most nicely instantiated by Moscow Mitch and My Word Is My Bond Lindsey.
“…core GOP value …”
At a time of pandemic and incipient soon-to-be-irreversible climate change, the only issue that you bothered to sample from your list of voting issues is…women’s sports?
Terrible judgement in both deed and pronouncement. The pronouncement though will endear him to the right, and may result in some paying gigs from that side which could be the reason for this public pronouncement. But I don’t know if he will learn to like his new found friends.
Ken Pidcock says:
Too bad, but you know it’s the self-importance to which we are all prone.
I think Lindsay in making a big mistake, and I would never vote Trump. However, Jerry, you may underestimate the significance (if only in this one blog entry) of that “one branch of the Left.” It seems like that’s where all the energy is on the Left and in the Democratic Party (octogenarians aside). I can understand Lindsay’s fear that the Dem Party has been effectively hijacked and Biden’s breed will be dying off in the next couple of years. As I said, I would never vote Trump, but I understand why some would vote Biden for pragmatics and why some would vote 3rd party for ideals — the latter especially if you are not in a purple state and have the luxury of casting a symbolic or “conscience” vote. Lindsay’s vote, though, remains inexplicable (so your dad’s phrase indeed applies in this case).
“that’s where all the energy is on the Left and in the Democratic Party”
I don’t think this is remotely true. There is enormous energy among a large number of former Republicans who are supporting Biden as energetically as you can.
Good point per Biden’s candidacy. I don’t think those former Republicans at all represent the energy fueling the next generation of the Left or of the Democratic Party, but it is certainly a good point per this particular election.
Obviously not the next generation of the Left. But very much possibly the next iteration of the Democratic Party. They have lost their home and many will end up Democrats over the long haul. Wokism isn’t the future of the Dems, IMO. Wokism dislikes Democrats almost as much as they dislike Republicans.
I doubt so many prominent Republicans would be supporting Biden if they thought there was any chance of Biden, or the Democratic Party, being taken over by the Woke crowd. They certainly have discussed it and have universally dismissed it as unfounded Trumpish blather.
There’s no way the Woke are taking over the Democratic Party. This is just plain old fear-mongering and one of Trump’s loudest tropes right now.
I agree totally. The vast majority of Democrats are moderates. This is why Biden and not Bernie Sanders won the nomination. The right wing fear mongering is quite reminiscent of the Republicans of the 1950s warning that the Democratic Party was being taken over by communists.
The so-called impartial commentators who parrot the Trump trope seems to completely “forget” that, in fact, the Republican Party has been taken over by the far right wing. This is why long-time Republican operatives, such as those now part of the Lincoln Project, have abandoned the party.
Unfortunately, there are all too many people that can be fooled so easily, including those you see at Trump rallies.
You’re right. It’s another both-sides argument. The GOP has been taken over by Trump so many would like to think the Democrats have been taken over by the Woke. It’s just not true.
Jazi Zilber says:
James has posted a 54-minute long monologue explaining his decision.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyQ5WcLeaOI
James thinks that the Woke are aggressively enough taking control of institutions, guidelines, commitees etc.
Biden will be a “permissive president” towards the totalitarian left, maintains James. And this will suffice to entrench them into American institutions very powerfully. And this poses an existential risk to the American liberal system.
I am wondering if you have fully listen to his explanation?
And if so, would you be kind enough to have a more detailed counter argument rather?
PS. I suspect this post was before the explanation was posted. So maybe now…
I listened to half of it and I couldn’t take any more. I disagree that the Woke are hijacking the Democratic party (though I do worry about that), and that Biden will bow to them. And no, I’m not going to answer that rambling and tedious explanation in detail. All I have to say is that in my view, Lindsay is misguided based on his long history of criticizing (often thoughtfully) the woke, and I also think that, in my view, four more years of Trump would be a disaster for America compared to four years of Biden.
Unless this is some kind of hoax, Lindsay has allowed his hatred of Wokeness to overwhelm his judgment. And that’s all I’ll say. I do not write long responses to podcasts at the request of readers; I’ve had my say. And I’ve already voted for the Biden/Harris ticket.
This is the same stupid attitude that got us Dubya (fookn Naderites). Enough people vote like Lindsay (and some of the commentators here) and we will see another 4 years of that bastard. As dangerous as the woke are (and I AM worried about the Democrats embracing that shit) that is a problem for down the road. What we have here is an existential crisis about our republic. To run the risk of ensuring our country will fall by electing the orange bigot simply because of extreme ideology is the most foolish sort of hubris. Hopefully these people will be small in number and will not impact the results.
Lindsay is dead to me; he sleeps with the fishes …
Lindsay is making the classic mistake of taking the criticism he’s received from some quarters of the Left personally; it’s strictly business (or politics, as the case may be).
It is possible for intelligent people to agree on most things and still come to different conclusions because they weight things differently. The wokeness and some of the economic policies of the Democrats scare me. I abhor Trump.
I will vote for Jo Jorgensen but I could see a slightly different version of me holding my nose and voting for either Trump or Biden.
I hope that whichever party wins the presidency loses the senate. The country needs a brake on the idiocy of both parties.
“still come to different conclusions because they weight things differently.”
How do come to a “different conclusion” on Trump’s pathological lying, criminality, and sexual assault?
How do you weigh those things?
I look at Trump’s basic venality and destruction of political norms vs. wokeness and a potential rise in unemployment and get angry at both sides. On the issues I care most about (deficits and civil liberties) both sides are horrible.
Living in a blue state, I have decided Jorgensen is the best way to show my disgust. If I were in a town with high unemployment, I would vote Trump. Another thing like the recent child separation revelations could easily push me to Biden.
You didn’t actually answer the question:
How do you come to a “different conclusion” on Trump’s pathological lying, criminality, and sexual assault?
Perhaps you simply ignore it.
I thought it was obvious that “venality” covered that. I weigh that vs. wokeness and say ugh.
No, “venality” – the quality of being open to bribery or overly motivated by money, doesn’t cover that – pathological lying, criminality, and sexual assault.
You have a choice between 2 professional liars, if not criminals both morally bankrupt.
You have to argue the lesser evil here.
False equivalency – an unreasonable comparison.
Furthermore, I asked how do you come to a “different conclusion” on Trump’s pathological lying, criminality, and sexual assault?
https://i.redd.it/xwqoi1n8voc51.png
That pretty much sums up Mr Grobler right there.
…and Curtis
Honest question, am I more guilty than others here?
I am an outsider and I despair about the level of hate I see among Americans.
Perhaps I do feel like a parent that want to tell the children to calm down, thus perhaps the cartoon does apply to me!
However I am genuinely deeply concerned by the lack of goodwill and empathy for others.
You do have a point – try to understand the exasperation many of us feel towards those who dismiss the disaster of this presidency as if it is exactly what we might expect from another (even another Republican). You cannot expect anyone to believe that you are unaware of his faults and deficiencies and yet you (and others here) continue to draw false equivalencies or, as the headline of this thread suggests, find ways to delude yourselves into thinking the alternative is worse.
I’ve had enough. I promised myself I wouldn’t do politics here again and I failed myself. I tell you what – I am looking forward to the time in late January next year WHEN I NEVER HAVE TO HEAR TRUMP’S NAME AGAIN.
“his faults and deficiencies”
WOW! That’s an understatement if I ever heard one.
I’m also an outsider (not USian). No, I don’t think you’re “guilty” of anything here. It’s just a discussion thread, Jake.
But I don’t see any “lack of goodwill and empathy for others” here either. I see a genuine concern among liberals that woke both-siderism will lead otherwise sensible people like Lindsay to vote against their own interests by not voting for Biden. The sense of urgency felt by commenters here seems easily understandable. And the if the urgency sounds like lack of goodwill or empathy, well that’s just a misapprehension on your part, not a real absence of either of those sentiments.
This cartoon is funny but not very insightful. I obviously think my views are correct but so does everybody. I am sure you find yourself superior to the extreme woke and the Republicans. The woke find themselves superior to both liberals and conservatives.
I regularly read intelligent opinions from both the left (Slate, The Atlantic), the right (Razib Khan, Oren Cass) and non-partisans (Reason and The Economist.)
I am open to change and have very different economic ideas than I did four years ago.
I like and respect true liberals like Jerry. His views on civil liberties are impeccable and his willingness to call out his side is admirable. On this site, I enjoy most of the commentary from the left. You make me think and I appreciate it.
I’m just funnin’ you with the cartoon, man.
I get a kick out of the rough & tumble of the battlefield of ideas.
Obviously, I needed a well executed jab since I took it personally. My bad.
*This* friendly exchange between the two of you instantiates much of what I love about this web site.
xkcd: Always Relevant
Donald Trump is such a deeply, deeply flawed human. He’s sociopath, a pathological liar, a con-man, a criminal, a sexual assaulter. How can anyone reconcile that with voting for him as POTUS?
I just can’t fathom it. It boggles my mind.
Well, it’s mostly lack of knowledge. Many people in Trump country live in an information bubble which Trump has worked tirelessly to build and reinforce. Whenever they hear someone complain about Trump, they assume it’s all lies.
Yes – apparently ignorance IS bliss.
Thank you Fox News.
And pointing out that they are demonstrably not in any better shape than four years ago doesn’t seem to phase them. Still living in a wreck of a home or trailer? Yes. Still unemployed or making crap hourly wages with no raises? Yep. Still have poor healthcare and higher than ever hospital bills and medication copays? Yep. Still no dental care? Yep. Have any friends or family get sick with or lose them to COVID-19? Yep. Still can’t pay your bills? Yep. Still pay more taxes than “billionaire” tRump? Yep. And you are still voting for him? Yep.
In Lindsay’s case it seems to be a straightforward: “the enemy of my enemy is my friend”.
And apparently for the GOP.
Is that some kind of slur?
That is what people, parties and countries have done throughout history.
Many who you respect.
No, an observation.
“He’s sociopath, a pathological liar, a con-man, a criminal, a sexual assaulter.”
I agree with this statement.
However, would this not apply to Bill Clinton as well?
(perhaps minus outright criminal)
Whataboutism…really?
Furthermore, it’s like comparing the ditch beside the street outside my home with the Grand Canyon – they’re both holes in the ground.
“Quantity changes lead to quality changes.”
— Friedrich Hegel
I’ve often been a critic of Bill Clinton, but Bubba had a vast knowledge of public policy and the functioning of government that Donald Trump cannot comprehend even exists. Plus, unlike Donald Trump, Clinton didn’t just jump into politics as a lark to aggrandize his “brand” or use his office for self-enrichment.
Also unlike Trump, Bill Clinton fully disclosed his finances so that the American people knew he had no foreign entanglements compromising his ability to act in this nation’s best interests.
See?! They’re exactly the same! Grober’s logic is impeccable.
Robert Elessar says:
I wasn’t aware he was running again.
No. Not at all.
Clinton was a middle aged man with a dead marriage who got a sly consensual bj at work and … yes… (sigh) lied about it WHEN everybody piled on and thought his private businesses was theirs. It wasn’t. Like your sex life and mine as long as it isn’t criminal.
What else did he do wrong or unethical?
Or criminal?
Can you not see tRump’s record for, what 40-50 YEARS now?
NYers have known Trump is a con man grifter liar criminal (and only lately, rapist) for DECADES. He can’t even show his face here.
Vs Bill cheating on his wife a few times.
REALLY? Gimme a break, sir. A break!
D.A. NYC
Yes, comparing Bill to Donald is utterly ridiculous. Anyone who does must have their motive questioned.
From what i’ve read and heard, the majority of his ardent supporters see the many flaws that you list, and they too consider those to be terrible qualities.
But they don’t care b/c they see that he has been ferociously pushing for the causes they consider most important: Protect our southern border, close the trade gap with China, bring back American industry, get us out of the forever-wars in the mid-east, eliminate Obama-care, repeal Roe-v-Wade, and so on.
Indeed. But you’d think Trump supporters would notice how badly Trump has fumbled in giving them what they want. His trade wars with China resolved nothing and decreased American jobs, his feeble attempts to bring back American industry accomplished nothing, his inconsistent foreign policy in the Middle East handed the region to Russia and Turkey and almost caused a war with Iran, and he tried to roll back Obamacare without having anything to replace it with. His only major legislative accomplishment has been a tax cut for the rich!
Granted, he has proved a success at stocking the courts with Federalist Society-approved hacks, so I guess many conservatives are holding their nose and voting for Trump because he’ll turn the Supreme Court right wing. But the minute the right is out of power there will be a counter-reaction that will rightly attempt to limit the power of activist judges.
“But you’d think Trump supporters would notice how badly Trump has fumbled in giving them what they want.”
His gullible rubes are easily conned.
Indeed they are, but they are impressed with the machismo.
Cadet Bone Spurs? Machismo?
A bit of selective hearing is involved too.
“see that he has been ferociously pushing for the causes they consider most important”
Strike two for them because he doesn’t actually ferociously push for those causes.
He does not push for their coveted agenda effectively. Or sensibly. More like a bull in a China shop.
My very non-liberal father is still voting for tRump. He’s been a great president except the virus, dontcha know? Plus Biden will take all our guns and Kamala probably beats her white husband. I mean, you can’t argue with logic like that, it’s too stupid! Granted I think he was leaning towards Biden but the BLM protests/riots, anti-cop sentiments, and the collapse of legitimate governance in Portland didn’t help.
I’m just glad I take after my mother.
Gotta see how this statement by a well-known hoaxist (in a good way) and mathematically-trained mind plays out – I suspect a carefully thought out game play.
I feel the same. I got kicked off of Twitter for calling Trump a retard. (I meant it Literally. Not pejoratively.) So now I can’t tell James how disappointed I am with him. I still like what James says about the problems of wokeness, but the fact that he’s voting for Trump honestly makes me take everything he says with a grain of salt.
Last point. Do these anti-workers not see that Trump is the woke’s life blood? I’m not saying it’ll die right away but Biden’s nomination and now his strong lead in the polls shows that the nation is sick of WOKE and MAGA in equal measures. Both hate institutions. Both hate science. Both lie endlessly. Both want power at any price. Both are stupid.
This is not a false equivalency. These two movements really are equivalent.
Okay, the woke are slightly smarter than Trump & his drooling zombies. And James thinks that makes them more dangerous in the long run. But I’d counter that the woke rank & file won’t stand for it if it gets crazier. Think of the woman at the restaurant refusing to raise her fist.
What will cause the woke to stay on the road? Smart people saying Trump is a viable bulwark against wokeness.
He isn’t. He’s gasoline to them. Both have to go.
“I feel the same. I got kicked off of Twitter for calling Trump a retard.”
That is all you said?
Caperton Barnes Mill says:
Yup. I was arguing with some Q-Anon nut (bot?) and kept saying “But Trump is mentally retarded so he can’t fix anything even if you’re right about it.”
This “person” not only reported me, he went through my timeline and found numerous “retard” mentions.
So I’m pretty sure it was the word retard.
It’s fine. It’s like getting kicked out of a crack house. Twitter is horrible.
Jim Danielson says:
No, they are not equivalent. The woke have very little power in the Democratic party but Republicans are stacking the judiciary at every level with far right ideologues.
The Democratic party sidelines their quacks and nuts. Republicans elect them to high office.
I meant “equivalent” in the vapidness of their ideologies. Not power. That said, yes, the MAGA’S have the Whitehouse & Senate. For the moment. But the WOKE have the music industry, most of publishing, hollywood, the universities, most of twitter, cable news and now even The New York Times.
But again, I’m voting for Biden. They WOKE do NOT have the heartland. And MAGA is slipping there too. Finger’s crossed.
Daniel James Sharp says:
I see this is causing quite the fuss! I think it’s a shame Lindsay’s doing this- he tars himself more than anything else, and it’s just the excuse the opponents of his work exposing wokery need to dismiss him to themselves and others. ‘Don’t trust him, he’s a Trump supporter!’ is how it’ll play. Thankfully my friend Helen Pluckrose is being much more sensible on this topic, as can be found in this Letter she wrote arguing against frustrated liberals/leftists who might not vote Biden, with which I agree fulsomely: https://letter.wiki/liab/970.
As I’ve put it on Twitter, unless the Dems are putting Stalin and Mao on the ticket, the choice is clear! And no, I’m not American, but, like Helen, I don’t much care for staying in lanes- and besides, you lot affect the rest of us quite a lot! For the love of Ceiling Cat get Trump out!
Of course, Lindsay might be playing a long hoax. But it doesn’t look like it. And if so, it’s a pointless one.
Biden and Harris have been moderate career politicians their entire lives and they are despised by much of the left (ask a Bernie fanatic about Biden if you don’t believe me, or ask why many Leftists deride Harris as a “cop”).
The idea that they are Trojan horses for the Woke is almost as paranoid and ludicrous as the idea in 2008 that Obama was a Trojan horse for Sharia Law.
Biden and Harris are pragmatists interested in holding on to power, and the woke are not even big enough to be a voting block. As a matter of fact, their votes can be taken for granted because Democrats know the Woke will not vote Republican.
Lindsay has destroyed his credibility and furthered the falsehood that anti-woke attitudes are primarily right-wing. Thank goodness Helen Pluckrose is still sane. Lindsay has done valuable work combatting the woke, but he demonstrates Nietzsche old saying: “Beware that, when fighting monsters, you yourself do not become a monster.”
“Obama was a Trojan horse for Sharia Law.”
Ironically, here are some of the tenets of Sharia Law:
Government based on religious doctrine
Women having fewer rights than men
Homosexuality is outlawed
Rejecting science in favor of religious doctrine
No separation between church and state
Religion taught in school
Abortion is illegal
Curiously, these are the same beliefs as the Republican party. So if you want to enact Sharia Law in America, vote republican.
Exactly. When it comes to Republicans every accusation is really a projection.
Agree 100%.
Charles A Sawicki says:
Abolish the Constitution, WTF! How does he think we have maintained any shadow of equality? Criminals to the Right, Idiots to the far Left!
Trump really seems to have a gift for gaslighting people. I don’t understand it. I’ve been aware of him and his career AT LEAST since I was a teenager, and he’s never seemed like anything but a slimy, self-serving, self-aggrandizing, ignorant, and not too terribly bright individual at best. The most complimentary thing I could say of him is that I once had an enjoyable time giving him money by playing blackjack in one of his casinos (but he couldn’t even keep casinos (!) solvent). And yet, when I attended a fundraising event at Mar-a-Lago once, I saw loads of successful, well-dressed adults, almost all of whom were older than I, fawning over him like teens over a pop star. It was pathetic.
It’s reminiscent of the phenomenon in which people support and even defend their own abusers against those who are trying to help them. But it’s hard to understand why someone like Lindsay could be so short-sighted.
Lindsay thought your last line was a death threat?!?!?!? Has he never seen Fiddler on the Roof? Was Tevye threatening Chava with death when he said, “Chava is dead to us!” It’s an old and common saying.
Yes, sadly, he tweeted that, and so I felt compelled to remove the line because it was misunderstood. I don’t want anybody thinking that I want to hurt them.
It’s not just the Woke who lack humor.
Broke my damn irony meter!
KD33 says:
Mr. Lindsay needs to review Bayes’ Theorem. The “new” evidence being that there is a tiny vocal minority on the left espousing abolishing the Constitution. The prior being that the bulk of the Democratic party does not, while Trump has spent 4 years undermining the Constitution. Another way of putting it is, James needs to get out more!
Those who advocate “abolishing” the Constitution are not calling for anarchy or some Marxist system. Apparently, you seem to think American governance is just peachy under the current Constitution. No, in contrast to the beliefs of some, the Constitution is not a holy document exempt from criticism, just below the Bible in its degree of holiness. I think that a document drafted almost a quarter of millennium ago never worked very well and certainly not in today’s world. A new system could conceivably work better than the current mess, but finding consensus on something new is highly unlikely. Thus, we seem doomed to live in this rickety house. Dysfunction will continue to reign for the foreseeable future.
Decibels seem to count more than numbers these days.
You hardly need Bayes’ theorem. A simple expectation value estimate would be sufficient.
FA says:
Not an American, so I have no vote.
Trump’s foreign policy is almost as good as I could hope for. The first president in 40 years to not start a new war, and turning opinion on China, which I also see as the biggest threat to the world this century. Also happy to see the United Nations starting to be sidelined. While I have no problems with a forum for discussion, virtually every agency of the United Nations is clearly not fit for purpose, from the Human Rights Council that gives China and Russia seats, to the World Health Organisation that was completely subverted by China to get Chinese Traditional Medicine recognised as “real”.
As a non-American, that’s what matters to me more than shitposting on twitter. I also think this woke shit is civilisation ending. I’m not as sure as Lindsay is that Trump is the better call here. I do think that those people should never be allowed anywhere near power.
Agree Trump is not a good person, but I’m not sure that matters. I’m completely black pilled on the media, who, as Michael Malice says, are truthful but not honest. Seen too many stories where I’ve seen the primary sources and compared that to the reporting to know the narrative matters more than being honest.
As a non-American who actually benefits from these policies, the only thing I have to say is a broken clock is right twice a day.
Or once every four years, apparently.
Richard Sanderson🤴 says:
I share many of James’ concerns about the “woke” and the horribly illiberal march of various shades of Far Left through various organisations.
However, just as there is Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS), there is Woke Derangement Syndrome (WDS), and James needs something of a vaccine against the latter. I realise he is in the firing line, and gets a ton of abuse and trolling from the Far Left, but I don’t see that as a reason to vote for Trump.
You make some good points, but saying the WOKE shouldn’t be “anywhere near power” is an argument FOR Biden. Not against. He was vice president for 8 years. Harris is a “jail em up” prosecutor. These people are humoring the WOKE a bit, but they are not trojan horses.
Conversly, Trump is not a white supremacist far right nut. He’s just a nut. He’ll do anyone’s bidding. Which is even more dangerous.
Saratista says:
Thank you for your voice of sanity, WSampson. Why are so many Americans ready to impose our purity tests on others so quickly? A little charitable listening goes a long way. I listened to Lindsay’s explanation. He is voting in a red state, so using his vote to sound the alarm that the left must wake up to the growing totalitarianism of the woke is far from immoral or unhinged.
drosophilist says:
In my humble opinion, rejecting a President who has openly refused to accept election results if he loses, and who has encouraged violent right-wing extremists to “stand by,” is hardly a “purity test.” You can be pro-democracy or pro-Trump, but sadly, you can’t be pro-both.
Steve Barnes says:
I’m similarly disappointed, but not surprised to hear about Lindsay’s vote. I’d read him on Twitter for a while before seeing you’d written about him, and resonated with his criticism of CRT while sensing the subtler cracks in his foundation.
People recognize the flaws in CRT because they’re discerning and honest, but not all such people cherish honesty as enough of a core value to vote against a liar by way of life.
I see I’m late to the party, but like our esteemed host, I am appalled by James Lindsay’s decision to support the tangerine-tinted tyrant. I liked Lindsay, I enjoyed reading his New Discourses posts, but now I feel that I can’t respect his judgment. Good for Helen Pluckrose for being a voice of reason. Would you consider becoming a US citizen, Helen? We need more people like you!
And to any readers who might say “but both sides are bad!” or “why are you so prejudiced against Trump supporters?” I say this: Trump has refused to accept the results of the election if he loses. In a free country, that ought to be completely unacceptable, like a firefighter who contemplates committing arson or a schoolteacher who suggests that having sex with children is a good idea. Ceiling Cat knows that Agent Orange has done and said plenty of things that deserve condemnation, but that one thing alone ought to be enough to disqualify him in the eyes of any decent and thoughtful American.
James has been getting pretty chummy with some shady right wing ‘anti-Soros’ types, and no doubt he’s ethically compromised now, by his own declaration of voting intentions. He done red-pilled himself! We lose too many bright young men to Woke Derangement Syndrome, sadly.
laingholm says:
“…to spite your face” is a term I’ve and heard used in arguements, debates all my life. It was always banded about like “sticks and stones can break your bones but names will never hurt you” something the woke might benefit by absorbing and taking note.
ladyatheist says:
“This is exactly what Lindsay is doing, and, to be sure, it’s going to damage himself more than Trump. He hasn’t considered how voting for a narcissistic madman out of pique towards the Left will not put him in good stead with the reasonable part of the Left.”
It’s going to damage me and a lot of other people more than the damage done to both of them put together.
Aneris says:
I thought James Lindsay is associated with the gnarly corners of the ‘intellectual dark web’ for quite a while, shading into what’s called the “Alt Lite” and paleolibertarianism (who often style themselves as “classical liberals”). This corner, and the Woke are mirror images of one another, who see each other as the main opponent. The Right Wingers were first brought into a state of perpetual outrage and moral panic, thanks to Talk Radio and Fox News. The Woke are an alternative, Democratic Party aligned variant that came with social media, but were also groomed and fostered by big media corporations ever since. In the Right Wing and IDW corner, James Lindsay’s bubble, the Woke aren’t very online virtue signalling people with personality disorders, but are “far left” and “postmodern neo-marxists”.
The evidence for this is thin. Postmodernists in their heyday in the 1990s were vocal about being “very left wing” and even louder asserted that their critics were right wingers. But this was always disputed and postmodernists and Marxists didn’t exactly like each other. Alan Sokal wrote in the aftermath of his hoax that he rejects association of epistemological and philosophical positions with political sides (and elsewhere declared himself to the left). Later on, the political right adopted defacto postmodernists elements into their culture. You can find postmodernism on Answers in Genesis and unsurprisingly, many critics of postmodernists were also engaged against creationism/intelligent design.
Today, the most vocal critic of the woke 1619 project was the world socialist site, which wrote “[…] the 1619 Project is a politically motivated falsification of history.“ The most vocal opposition to the self-professed “socialist” Bernie Sanders came in 2016 from Woke faction which brought their famous “callout culture” to Hillary Clinton’s campaign and called out the Sanders supporters as “bernie bros” and “brogressives” (i.e. white dudes, which is of course a bad thing in their circles).
Long story short, like the postmodernists before, the woke are seen as the champions on the left, and everyone against them is declared “right wing”. This was disputed by most people, but over time, many Right Wingers or those drifting to the right accepted that narrative and ever since promoted the idea of “culture war” that encompasses US partisan politics. Once in the Right Wing bubble, they are bombarded with doom and gloom scenarios which they actually believe. James Lindsay is one of them. In reality, the USA is far from any social change and US workers and employees will continue to have some of the worst conditions of any modern democracy. Again, the Woke did sabotage a mildly social-democratic politician like Bernie Sanders, because to them, identity and race is all that matters.
https://twitter.com/michaelshermer/status/1319431328358490112
fairlycirrus says:
IMO there’s not a man on this planet with sex appeal sufficient to compensate for him having voted for a sleazy bastard who stole from a children’s cancer charity.
god DAMN that’s disappointing about J.L.
Ms. Pluckrose though – goodness she has an impressive intellect. It is hard to find somebody I disagree with LESS than her. There is almost no daylight between our positions.
Her recent lectures and podcasts are worth listening to TWICE. You will sprain your neck nodding along!
Go Helen!
D.A., NYC
kelskye says:
Disappointing, but also baffling. The culture wars stuff plays out in the wider culture – politicians talk tough on it (especially on the conservative side), but that’s nothing new nor is it something that can be very effective. It’s not even relevant to how a government runs, which is one reason I think populists make a big deal out of it – they can whip up outrage without having to do anything beyond “taking sides”.
Oliver S. says:
“As for me, I’m both appalled and revolted.” – J. Coyne
So am I. In one of the articles at the New Discourses website the author (not Lindsay) speaks of “building the unwoke resistance”. …By voting for Trump? Come on, Mr. Lindsay, you can’t be serious!
Michieux says:
“…and especially don’t want those activities to drive centrists into the arms of Trump.”
I read that as “…and especially don’t want those activities to drive dentists into the arms of Trump.”
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New AAP guidelines against albuterol for bronchiolitis
October 27, 2014 | Neha Joshi, MD and Leah H. Carr, MD
1. A new American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Clinical Practice Guideline has been released for the diagnosis and management of bronchiolitis.
2. These guidelines include an updated recommendation against albuterol (or salbutamol) for infants with bronchiolitis.
Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent)
Study Rundown: The AAP released a new Clinical Practice Guideline for the diagnosis and management of bronchiolitis for children aged 1 month through 23 months, updating its earlier 2006 version. Bronchiolitis – a viral lower respiratory tract infection leading to inflammatory changes and increased mucous production – is the most common cause of hospitalization amongst infants. Recommendations still include bronchiolitis to be diagnosed exclusively from the history and physical examination, including assessment regarding disease severity. When the diagnosis of bronchiolitis is made, no further laboratory or radiologic evaluation is needed. Special considerations should be given to those at highest risk for severe disease, such as infants < 12 weeks old, and those with history of cardiopulmonary disease or immunodeficiency. A major change in this guideline is the recommendation against albuterol (or salbutamol) for bronchiolitis; this recommendation is based upon multiple meta-analyses and systematic reviews failing to demonstrate a clear benefit for beta-agonists on need for inpatient treatment or length of hospitalization and disease resolution. Beta agonists may provide transient changes in clinical scores; however, they are still not recommended as these are subjective measures and no overall improvement in disease progression was noted. Similarly, bronchiolitis treatment should be only supportive with fluids for dehydration and supplemental oxygen as needed to keep saturations > 90%. Use of continuous pulse oximetry is left to the clinician’s decision with the reminder that pulse oximetry should not be used as a proxy for respiratory status. The AAP recommends against nebulized hypertonic saline, systemic corticosteroids, antibiotics, and chest physiotherapy. Bronchiolitis prevention suggestions include palivizumab for infants < 12 months with hemodynamically significant heart disease or chronic lung disease of prematurity, exclusive breastfeeding for infants < 6 months, and appropriate hand-hygiene and tobacco smoke exposure avoidance for all infants and counseling for families who smoke both inside or outside the home.
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Relevant Reading: Management of Bronchiolitis in Infants and Children
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Mozart - Twelve Duets k.487 No.5 sheet music
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Artist: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus ( biography) ( sheet music)
Born: January 27, 1756 , December 5, 1791
Died: Salzburg , Vienna
The Artist: A child prodigy, Mozart wrote his first symphony when he was eight years old and his first opera at 12. He went on to write some of the most important masterpieces of the Classical era, including symphonies, operas, string quartets and piano music.
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Diana Correa
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Prof Dr Diana Correa teaches public international law, international contracts and international arbitration at University Externado of Colombia, and holds her solo practice as founding partner of Diana Correa International SAS, mostly acting as arbitrator. She is also a member of the panel of international arbitrators of AmCham Peru, the Chamber of Commerce of Lima and the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru.
Even though Dr Correa’s experience is substantially wide, lately she has been focused on the construction, transport and the energy sectors. Prior to settling down in Bogotá, Dr Correa worked at Derains & Gharavi (Paris) and Dechert LLP (Paris) where she acted as Administrative Secretary, Assistant to Tribunals and Counsel in both, institutional (ICC, ICSID, PCA, and others) and ad-hoc (UNCITRAL) arbitrations related to commercial agency contracts, distribution contracts, infrastructure, energy, oil, telecommunications, transport, among others.
Thanks to her independence, her strong academic background, including two postgraduate studies in private and economic international law respectively, plus a PhD in public law at Paris II University, combined with her large practical experience of more than 15 years dealing with basic, multi-party and multi-contract arbitrations, Dr Correa may sit as arbitrator in any kind of dispute. Besides, Dr Correa is a specialist in the assessment of damages since 2004, when she undertook a postgraduate degree in Responsibility and Damages Law, which has provided her with great knowledge to understand better this complex part of any arbitration.
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| ERROR: type should be string, got "https://warriorswire.usatoday.com/2020/07/27/injury-report-kevon-looney-100-recovered-from-core-muscle-surgery/\nInjury Report: Kevon Looney '100%' recovered from core muscle surgery\nWhile Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson were the headliners, a lengthy group of names ran up and down the Golden State Warriors injury report throughout the 2019-20 season.\nAfter signing a three year, $15 million contract to stay in Golden State, Kevon Looney missed 45 games with a bevy of different injuries. The UCLA product suffered a neuropathic condition along with injuries to his hamstring, abdomen and hip.\nIn May, the Warriors announced Looney underwent successful surgery to repair a core muscle injury. Two months later, the former first-round pick is back in the gym.\nIn a conversation with Wes Goldberg of the Bay Area News Group, Looney’s agent Todd Ramasar shared positive news about the big man’s recovery. According to Ramasar, Looney is “100%” recovered from his core muscle surgery.\nVia @wcgoldberg on Twitter:\nKevon Looney is \"100%\" recovered from his core muscle surgery and he is working out at Chase Center, his agent tells me. Adds Looney is taking advantage of the long offseason and \"there is no reason to push it.\" Story soon.\n— Wes Goldberg (@wcgoldberg) July 27, 2020\nAfter recovering from his surgery, Looney is back at San Francisco’s Chase Center working out. With Golden State’s extended offseason on the calendar, Ramasar said, “there’s no reason to push it” with Looney’s recovery.\nIn 20 games over the 2019-20 season, Looney averaged 3.4 points on 36.7% shooting from the field with 3.3 rebounds in 13.1 minutes per game. Looney’s top stretch of the season came in February when he recorded a pair of double-figure scoring efforts. In Looney’s final game, the 6-foot-9 big helped lead the Warriors to a win in Phoenix with 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting with six boards and three assists.\nOnce the Warriors are back on the court, Looney will compete with Marquese Chriss and potentially a top center prospect like James Wiseman or Onyeka Okongwu for playing time in Steve Kerr’s frontcourt."
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| ERROR: type should be string, got "https://warriorswire.usatoday.com/2020/10/12/damian-lillard-reacts-to-tweet-calling-duncan-robinson-a-better-catch-and-shoot-player-than-klay-thompson/\nDamian Lillard reacts to tweet calling Duncan Robinson a better catch-and-shoot player than Klay Thompson\nThe NBA’s Orlando Bubble has seen the arrival of a handful of breakout stars. During the Miami Heat’s impressive run to the NBA Finals, second-year guard Duncan Robinson burst onto the scene.\nDuring the seeding round of games at Disney World, the Michigan Wolverines product was averaging 15.0 points on 50.0% shooting from the field with 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest. Heading into the postseason, Robinson kept his steady shot rolling.\nAs the Heat were crowned champions of the Eastern Conference, Robinson tallied 11.7 points on 42.8% shooting from the floor with 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists. Robinson showed off his silky jumper in the playoffs, shooting 39.7 % from beyond the arc on 7.4 rebounds per game. In 21 postseason games, Robinson splashed 62 total 3-pointers.\nWith Robinson’s breakout play, the sharpshooting wing is getting a wave of attention on social media. On Twitter, Micah Phoenix (@Blaze_4real) called Robinson a better catch-and-shoot player than Klay Thompson. Following Phoenix’s bold claim, Damian Lillard chimed in on Twitter.\nThe five-time All-Star shared Phoenix’s tweet with a one-character reaction.\nVia @Dame_Lillard on Twitter:\n🤦🏾♂️ https://t.co/aDn8Di8FAZ\n— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) October 12, 2020\nWhile Robinson deserves credit for his performance in the Orlando Bubble, declaring he’s better than Thompson in a shooting category after one season feels like a reach.\nAlong with earning three championships and five trips to the All-Star game, Thompson has shot over 40 % from the 3-point line in every year of his eight-season career. Thompson has eclipsed 60 or more 3-pointers in the postseason three different times in his career. In Golden State’s 2015-16 campaign, the Splash Brother buried a playoff career-high 98 long-distance jumpers.\nWhile the numbers are telling on their own, Thompson will have the chance to remind everyone of his shooting arsenal next season when he makes his highly-anticipated return to the court from injury.\nSteve Kerr says Klay Thompson is 'not a question mark' for Warriors preseason training camp\nMychal Mulder says it doesn't look like Klay Thompson has missed a shot at Warriors offseason minicamp\nWatch: Klay Thompson throws down dunk at Warriors offseason minicamp\nKlay Thompson reacts to former Warrior Andre Iguodala advancing to NBA Finals with Heat\nNBA Finals: Highlighting Klay Thompson's top career performances vs. Miami Heat"
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AID switches vendor on $320 million contract
By Wilson P. Dizard III
The Agency for International Development yesterday hired SRA International Inc. of Fairfax, Va., to replace Computer Sciences Corp. as the holder of a $320 million, six-year task order for IT infrastructure.
Stuart Davis, director of investor relations at SRA, confirmed that the company received the Principal Resource for Information Management Enterprise Wide contract, awarded under the General Services Administration's Millennia governmentwide acquisition contract.
Lockheed Martin Corp. and Unisys Corp. also bid for the task order, CSC spokesman Jamie Sullivan said.
"We were the incumbents since 1998," Sullivan said. "The [proposal request] was issued Sept. 2, responses were due Sept. 30 and the award was made Nov. 10."
The prime contract covers AID's program to manage, modernize and maintain its IT infrastructure, according to Input of Reston, Va., a market research firm. "The purpose of the PRIME task order is to consolidate current operations and implement a comprehensive approach to the acquisition, integration, total lifecycle management and operation of USAID's IT resources," according to Input.
(Posted 11:19 a.m., revised 12:03 p.m.)
Wilson P. Dizard III writes for Government Computer News magazine.
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Push Pause on High School Sports, Titles in Three Sports Remain
The Fall 2020 High School Sports season almost came to completion in the Michigan High School Athletic Association in the coming weeks, but the latest emergency order from the Michigan government has put a hold on the postseason for three sports.
HS Football Playoffs - Beavers Power Past Parma Western
It was just the second home game this season for the Harper Creek Beavers and the last one for the season as a pivotal Division 3 District Quarterfinal contest took place at "The Beaverdome" Friday night.
HS Football - Interstate 8 Squads Clash to Open Playoffs
The six-week regular season concluded last week with a few last minute surprises. The surprises led to a few last-minute seeding changes in a different Michigan High School Athletic Association playoff this year.
High School Football Playoffs Begin Statewide This Week
The six-week spring of the 2020 High School Football season has come to an end. Now the playoffs are set and almost every school is lined up for a run for the state finals.
HS Football - Spartans Drop 2nd Straight in 4th Quarter Collapse
A share of the Southwest Michigan Athletic Conference title. A second seed in their district. Both on the line for the Lakeview Spartans entering their regular season finale on Friday night.
HS Football Preview - SMAC Title on the Line at Lakeview
We have arrived to the finish of the shortened High School Football season in Michigan and for us on WBCK, we have a double-header weekend.
High School Football Playoff Peek - Week 6
This week is a pivotal week of High School Football. It's the regular season finale, a last push for the playoffs and for some, the choice of opting in or out of the postseason.
HS Football - Beavers Pound The Ground in Road Win
In most High School Football rivalries you would see a few huge plays, some tension between the teams and a close outcome to the game. This Friday night was dominated by one side.
HS Football Preview - Beavers and Redhawks Square Off in Rivalry
The home stretch of the six-week High School Football sprint of 2020 has arrived this week with several quality games on the schedule.
There are two weeks remaining in the High School Football regular season and it is time to look at where teams sit if the playoffs began this week in the Battle Creek area.
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friedman modern quantity theory of money slideshare
Friedman in his essay, “The Quantity Theory of Money—A Restatement” published in 1956 beautifully restated the old quantity theory of money. Discovered the distinction between velocity and the function of velocity. Dr. Milton Friedman (the 1976 Nobel Prize winner) believes that the quantity theory of money is true in its simple or cured form, i.e., price (P) varies with quantity of money (M). In other words, money is demanded for transaction purposes. 0 ... Economic Principals and Theories of Milton Friedman Restated the quantity theory of money. less proportionally. Just as in that formulation the modern quantity theory is concerned with the determination of the money national income incorporating prices and output. He however realised that there was a need to restate or reformulate the quantity theory of money which should re-establish the importance of money determining the level of economic activity and the price level. Prof. John Munro. He believes that there is a proportionality between the quantity of money and the general price level in an economy. Modern QTM refers to Friedman’s reformulation or restatement of the earlier simple or crude QTM (or Friedman’s QTM), first presented by him in his well-known article, “Quantity Theory of Money— A Restatement” (Friedman, 1956), repeated in Friedman (1968 b). Quantity Theory of Money— Fisher’s Version: Like the price of a commodity, value of money is determinded by the supply of money and demand for money. He considers a broader spectrum of assets and the demand for real money balance is related to … 1. 1 “Quantity Theory of Money” by Milton Friedman In The New Palgrave: A Dictionary of Economics, edited by John Eatwell, Murray Milgate, and Peter Newman, vol. Department of Economics University of Toronto MODERN QUANTITY THEORIES OF MONEY: FROM FISHER TO FRIEDMAN. 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ALAN JACKSON ANNOUNCES 2020 TOUR
Country Music Hall of Famer Alan Jackson will bring decades of hits to fans across America in 2020!
The country music icon will launch his tour right after the first of the year (January 10), headlining arenas and festivals through October (detailed listing below, with more dates to be added). The three-time CMA Entertainer of the Year will be thrilling audiences far-and-wide as they relive their favorite songs night-after-night in city-after-city.
Tickets and information for all Alan Jackson 2020 Tour dates are available at alanjackson.com/tour, where you can find information about Alan, his tour schedule, music and more. Jackson is again teaming up with CID Entertainment to offer fans VIP experiences at nearly all of his 2020 shows.
Alan Jackson’s concerts find the country icon performing hits that have gained him legions of longtime fans, songs that continue to draw new crowds as new generations discover his music. Jackson’s repertoire stands the test of time; it has impacted all sorts of artists who cite Jackson as an influence. It’s these same songs – many written by Alan – that have earned him his place alongside country music’s greatest names and cemented his place in its history with membership in the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Fans will hear the songs they love from the man who wrote them and made them famous – enduring hits such as his debut single “Here in The Real World”…signature songs “Chattahoochee,” “Drive” and “Gone Country”…party anthems “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” and “Good Time”…and many, many more.
Jackson’s 2020 schedule – kicking off in January – includes a Valentine’s Day visit to his home state of Georgia…a spring return to Stagecoach, which he last played in its inaugural year (2007)…a summer night headlining the 40th annual Country Concert festival in Fort Loramie, Ohio…and a stop in Music City, where his last full-scale concert was held to celebrate the kickoff of the Nashville Predators’ 2017 home stand in the Stanley Cup Finals.
In addition to other special guests, many of the tour stops will showcase some of Jackson’s favorite rising stars who play at AJ’s Good Time Bar, his self-owned honky-tonk on downtown Nashville’s famed “Lower Broadway.” Jackson has a long history of giving new talent their first chances to perform in front of arena-size crowds – artists who’ve been on one of their “first big tours” with Alan include Brad Paisley, LeAnn Rimes, Sara Evans, Chris Young and, more recently, Jon Pardi and Lauren Alaina.
Alan Jackson’s extensive touring history and music catalog have gained him worldwide acclaim, from critics and fans alike. In 2020, he’ll continue his tradition of “keepin’ it country” as he brings 30 years of hits to a city near you!
ALAN JACKSON’S 2020 TOUR
More Shows to Be Added!!
Friday, January 10 Cincinnati, OH (Heritage Bank Center) ^^
Saturday, January 11 Columbia, SC (Colonial Life Arena) **
Friday, February 14 Atlanta, GA (State Farm Arena) ^^
Saturday, February 15 New Orleans, LA (Smoothie King Center) **
Friday, February 21 El Paso, TX (UTEP Don Haskins Center) ^^
Saturday, February 22 Fort Worth, TX (Dickies Arena) ^^
Thursday, March 26 Tulsa, OK (BOK Center) ++
Friday, March 27 Springfield, MO (JQH Arena) ++
Saturday, April 25 Glendale, AZ (Gila River Arena) ++
Sunday, April 26 Indio, CA (Stagecoach Festival) <>
Thursday, July 9 Ft. Loramie, OH (Country Concert) ##
Friday, August 7 Nashville, TN (Bridgestone Arena) **
Friday, August 14 Cleveland, OH (Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse) ++
Saturday, August 15 Detroit, MI (Little Caesars Arena) ++
Friday, September 11 Des Moines, IA (Wells Fargo Arena) ++
Saturday, September 12 Milwaukee, WI (Fiserv Forum) ++
Friday, October 2 Salt Lake City, UT (Vivint Smart Home Arena) ++
Saturday, October 3 Denver, CO (Pepsi Center) ++
** Tickets on sale Friday, November 15
^^ Tickets on sale Friday, November 22
## Tickets on sale November 25
<> Tickets available now!
++ On sale date TBD
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Patients need urgent reassurance over Southern Trust urology concerns, says Bradshaw
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said the public will be shocked by the serious concerns expressed about the clinical practice of a hospital consultant but said it should not have taken a further event of this nature for the ongoing independent neurology inquiry to be converted into a full public inquiry.
Health Minister Robin Swann has ordered the inquiry after hundreds of families contacted his Department as a result of a review into Southern Trust urology consultant Aidan O’Brien, with over 1,000 patients’ records having been recalled.
“There will be shock among the public that already 271 families have been contacted about areas of concern relating to treatment over just an 18-month period, with nine already meeting the threshold for Serious Adverse Incident review,” said Ms Bradshaw.
“While I have no doubt every effort will now be made to support the patients affected and their families, incidents like this constitute a serious breach of public trust in our health service. That is why a public inquiry is the right move, and why one is also long overdue into neurology. It should not have taken an event of this scale for that to happen with regard to neurology.
“The question many people will have is whether this sort of failure may still be occurring in the Southern or any other Trusts. While it is important to look back, it is also essential to determine what is happening currently. Public inquiries are only one route to achieving this. What is also required is swifter implementation of transformation, including improved processes of identifying, reporting and dealing with alleged malpractice.”
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Posted by AmieAmore Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Actor Joo Ji Hoon says Jung Woo Sung's house is like a hotel on the new episode of 'Yoo Quiz on the Block'
Actor Joo Ji Hoon talked about his friendship with Jung Woo Sung as he appeared on the new episode of tvN's 'Yoo Quiz on the Block' as a special guest.
On the show, Joo Ji Hoon stated that he is still dazed about his global popularity with the drama 'Kingdom'. He commented, "At first I wasn't able to realize the immense popularity because I really wondered if the collaboration of the Joseon era and zombies would work out well. I actually decided to participate in the drama because I wanted to work with director Kim Sung Hoon and writer Kim Eun Hee."
Then Jo Se Ho asked Joo Ji Hoon who he talks to a lot, in which Joo Ji Hoon revealed he talks to actor Jung Woo Sung the most. Then, he started to share a story of hanging out with Jung Woo Sung by starting off with "I think I'll get yelled at if I share this." He took a brief pause and continued, "but Woo Sung doesn't eat anything when we drink together."
Joo Ji Hoon continued to share by saying, "There was one time that it was so hard to drink without any chasers so I even asked him if he can at least buy Ramen to eat while drinking. He told me he doesn't like to eat and would just drink liquor with ice. That's it."
Yoo Jae Suk asked in reply, "Then there's nothing to eat?" to which Joo Ji Hoon replied, "There's no food at his house. His house is like a hotel" making everyone laugh.
Joo Ji Hoon made everyone laugh again as he impersonated Jung Woo Sung and showed how he was like when hanging out together. Joo Ji Hoon said, "He welcomes us and allows me to bring food to his house but while we eat and hang out, he's always wiping something."
The hosts continued to say that it must be like a scene from a movie or an advertisement to have two great actors drinking together.
Jung Woo Sung
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nymptonks118 pts Wednesday, December 9, 2020 0
I don't understand anything they say in the video, but still watched it. The one thing that caught my attention is the tiny chairs!!! Hahahaha I mean Joo Ji Hoon is so tall, it's kind of comical sitting there.
One of the most hated first generation K-Pop idol groups opens up about their experience
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GEORGE McGOVERN, A WARRIOR WHO LOVED PEACE
SACK TIME AT CELONE FIELD, FOGGIA, ITALY
George McGovern, Warrior Who Loved Peace
Each mission began at 4 AM when an NCO stuck his head in the tent. I fell out of my cot, yanked on my flight suit and Colt 45, ate a big breakfast, rode to a Quonset hut by the flight line where a huge map was mounted on the wall, the mission marked by a broad red line. Would the target be rough, like the oil fields at Ploesti or ball-bearing factories at Schweinfurt, or a “milk run?’ Hitler’s Wehrmacht was on the run, Goering’s Messerschmitts grounded for lack of fuel, and my missions were all milk runs. The Germans still had flak (acronym of Flugzeugabwehrkanone, anti-aircraft gunfire), and after my sixth, the crew chief of my B-17 showed me a piece as big as my hand that he’d dug out of the leading edge of my wing. “It had no juice left. Didn’t hit you, you hit it.” It was dull on one side, shiny on the other with a network of tiny cracks.
“You want it?”
“Hell, no!” I wanted nothing to do with it.
Seven missions was my shooting war, so after VE Day, I stayed, Army of Occupation. Crews with a full tour, 35 missions, went right home, but George McGovern, B-24 Liberator pilot, 35 missions, spent a couple more months flying food into southern Italy where they were starving. He had to have volunteered.
FIRST LIEUTENANT, GEORGE McGOVERN
I thought of that when I read that he died, age 90. He’d been stationed near Cerignola, about 50 miles south of my base near Foggia. His tour included rough targets like Linz, Hitler’s heavily defended home town, the Skoda factories in Pilsen, Czechoslovakia, crew members wounded, and emergency landings in a shot-up B-24 Liberator. Liberators were newer than Fortresses, also faster with bigger bomb loads, but tricky to fly and not loved by pilots. I voted for him in 1972, believing then, as I do today, that he’d have been a great president. But he lost by a landslide to Richard M. Nixon, first President to commit a felony in office, or get caught at it.
B-24, LIBERATOR
After proving his courage as a warrior, McGovern became a man of peace. He wanted us out of Vietnam and would have gotten us out, I’m sure, so I can’t help wondering how the world would have turned out if he’d won that election.
Supposedly you learn from history, although history itself seems to deny it. The folks who elected a felon president, then a combat-shy frat boy who started a frivolous war, are now trying to install a gutless schemer who can’t speak truth about anything. For history’s sake I hope they are outvoted by those who remember or learned about George McGovern, a warrior who loved peace.
Lovely remembrance
Yes, a wonderful tribute, Stuart.
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Thousands of fish dead after river mouth illegally opened in south-west Victoria
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By Matt Neal
Posted ThuThursday 2 JulJuly 2020 at 10:22pmThuThursday 2 JulJuly 2020 at 10:22pm , updated ThuThursday 2 JulJuly 2020 at 10:24pmThuThursday 2 JulJuly 2020 at 10:24pm
The Surry River at Narrawong in south-west Victoria has been the subject of major fish kills in the past. (Supplied: Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority)
The illegal opening of a river in south-west Victoria has led to a massive fish kill, almost exactly 15 years after a previous illegal opening killed 30,000 fish.
The illegal opening of the Surry River in south-west Victoria is being blamed for the death of "many thousands" of fish
Authorities say a culprit dug a trench between the river and the ocean
A similar incident in 2005 caused the deaths of about 30,000 fish
Authorities are investigating the incident in the Surry River at Narrawong, which took place on Wednesday night.
Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority (GHCMA) staff said "many thousands" of fish are dead in the latest incident and that number is still climbing — but it is hoped the death toll won't match that of the July 2005 fish kill.
GHCMA chief executive, Adam Bester, said it appeared someone had dug a trench through the sand bank between the Surry and the ocean.
A small number of the fish killed by the illegal river opening. (Supplied: Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority)
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Picard group of isotropic realizations of twisted Poisson manifolds
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June 2016, 8(2): 169-178. doi: 10.3934/jgm.2016002
Poisson and integrable systems through the Nambu bracket and its Jacobi multiplier
Francisco Crespo 1, , Francisco Javier Molero 2, and Sebastián Ferrer 2,
Departamento de Matemática, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad del Bío-Bío, Casilla 5-C. Concepción, Chile
Departamento de Matemática Aplicada, Universidad de Murcia, 30071 Espinardo, Spain
Received August 2015 Revised January 2016 Published June 2016
Poisson and integrable systems are orbitally equivalent through the Nambu bracket. Namely, we show that every completely integrable system of differential equations may be expressed into the Poisson-Hamiltonian formalism by means of the Nambu-Hamilton equations of motion and a reparametrisation related by the Jacobian multiplier. The equations of motion provide a natural way for finding the Jacobian multiplier. As a consequence, we partially give an alternative proof of a recent theorem in [13]. We complete this work presenting some features associated to Hamiltonian maximally superintegrable systems.
Keywords: Poisson bracket, Differential system, Nambu dynamics, Jacobian multiplier., completely integrable.
Mathematics Subject Classification: Primary: 34A26, 34A34; Secondary: 34A30, 70H0.
Citation: Francisco Crespo, Francisco Javier Molero, Sebastián Ferrer. Poisson and integrable systems through the Nambu bracket and its Jacobi multiplier. Journal of Geometric Mechanics, 2016, 8 (2) : 169-178. doi: 10.3934/jgm.2016002
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Tiger vs Phil: 5 Reasons to Watch (and 5 to Skip It)
By Nick Anson
Tiger vs Phil: Should You Buy the Match and Hype?
For the past 2+ decades, there have been no bigger names in the game of golf (perhaps the whole history) than Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. Lefty and Tiger have always had a bit of a rivalry, whether real or imagined, while both have been on the PGA Tour. Tiger vs Phil has been more of a “what if” than actual rivalry, so golf fans have only been left to wonder. Who would win head-to-head, Tiger vs Phil? It’s Arnie vs Jack for the new millenium.
Now Tiger vs Phil is finally coming to fruition in their “Tiger vs Phil: the Match” over Thanksgiving weekend. So ahead of the coverage, we decided to give our viewers 5 Reasons to Watch and 5 Reasons to Skip Tiger vs Phil.
I even brought back Troy Klongerbo to give you the 5 Reasons to Watch Tiger vs Phil (spoiler alert: I think I won the argument). But we’ll let you decide come Black Friday, when you decide to either watch or skip The Match: Tiger vs Phil.
So without further ado…
5 Reasons to Watch Tiger vs Phil on PPV
By Troy Klongerbo
Some eight years ago, I read the book “The Match.”
If you have an appreciation for history, and love golf, this book was published for you. Especially if you’re the type of person who enjoys hearing about the untold stories in our history.
Mark Frost’s book covers the golf’s storied heroes, Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson, as they paired off against two great amateurs in Ken Venturi and golf folklore, Harvie Ward in a 1956 best-ball match for the ages. I remember loving every page.
Fast-forward about six decades and we’ll be gifted to a 21st century version.
Here are my 5 reasons why I’m looking forward to watching The Match: Tiger vs Phil.
1. We’ve Waited Two Decades for This.
When Tiger his the scene in 1996, Phil already had one of the most accomplished amateur golf careers in history and a handful of Tour wins. He was well on his way to being the best player in the world.
Tiger abruptly crushed those plans.
Ever since, the words Tiger and Phil have been somewhat synonymous.
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Between them, they’ve racked up close to 20 major championships, over 120 PGA Tour victories, and millions of fans and stories.
Unlike other sports, golf fans don’t see their top athletes go face-to-face, often enough. Golf duels require a bit of fate. Fate that both players climb the leaderboard at precisely the right time. We’ve seen glimpses for Tiger vs Phil, like Doral in 2005. But never this.
We’ve waited two decades for this.
2. The Behind-the-Scenes, 24/7 access.
I’ve always loved the sport behind the sport. Part of the entertainment of sports for me, is knowing the personalities behind the competition.
HBO has always done a phenomenal job with their 24/7 series, following the Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals, and Philadelphia Flyers in an unmatched and unfiltered fashion.
Amazon Prime has followed suit, giving us behind the scenes access to the Arizona Cardinals, the St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams, the Dallas Cowboys, and off sports like Manchester City and the New Zealand All Blacks.
I know Phil will be unbuttoned. I’ll be fascinated to see what Tiger reveals.
3. Phil had a down year, but he’s still an incredible talent.
People don’t have to think back far to remember that Tiger is back. His Tour Championship victory sent people running down fairways and media personalities losing their minds.
Tiger may never reach Tiger of old. But Tiger is back.
I read this account on GolfWeek today about Phil’s talent. He can still go out and shoot casual 29s. He may be 48, but Lefty isn’t done.
4. They Both Won in 2018.
People may forget this, but Phil won back in March in Mexico. He took JT to a playoff, and showed the youngster what a 47-year old golf legend can be made of.
March was a long time ago. And from the beginning of May through the end of the season, Phil Mickelson didn’t notch a single top-10 finish, and faced embarrassment at the 2018 Ryder Cup in France.
But they both won in 2018. This hasn’t happened for five years.
5. This is Our Last Chance.
Both of these dudes are on the back nines of their golf career. Tiger’s was closer to being done than any of us probably realize.
And for those of us who have followed golf for the past 20 years, we know how special the names Phil and Tiger are to the game. They are legends. They belong in the discussions for all-time greats.
Even though it’s pay-per-view— it’s exhibition, it’s still an opportunity we won’t get again.
I hope HBO doesn’t mess this up. Let them be raw. Let them be themselves.
Welcome back to Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf; Part II.
On November 23, 2018, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, the two greatest—and most accomplished— players of the past 25 years will square off in a PPV match for the ages.
It’s Tiger vs Phil.
Will the golf be amazing? I can’t guarantee that.
But I can guarantee, that for golf fans, this is going to be fun.
5 Reasons to Skip Tiger vs Phil
So now that you have heard 5 great reasons to watch Tiger vs Phil over Thanksgiving weekend, we thought you might want the other side of the coin. If you have the choice between watching Tiger vs Phil or Black Friday shopping, I don’t think there is a good option there. I personally feel that both events are going to be overrated, which is why I present my 5 Reasons to Skip Tiger vs Phil.
1. It’s a Pay-Per-View
Listen, I’m all for outside-the-box thinking, and finding fun and new ways to get fans engaged. And while golf courses seem to keep dwindling over the years, the youth movement (both in juniors AND on Tour) has been at a fever pitch in the last few years.
But what was one of golf’s biggest knocks in growth since forever? It’s exclusivity. So with all of this growth among multiple demographics, why does it seem that Tiger vs Phil is falling back into the old ways of golf?
And last time I checked, golf was not something the average person thought about over the Thanksgiving holiday. Which is EXACTLY why this could have been something special. At least if more people could just tune in and enjoy it.
For a suggested retail price of $19.99, what are you really gaining by making people pay? I think one of the major networks would have forked over the money needed to get the rights for Tiger vs Phil.
2. It’s Not Their Money
The winner-take-all angle loses a lot of luster when you take into account the fact that nobody is actually putting any money on the line. That would bring up a whole mess of issues, because then it’s gambling, but the whole Vegas showcase makes it very tongue-in-cheek already.
The fact that $9 million is up for grabs does absolutely nothing to add any intrigue, because the only thing at stake for the “loser” is some bragging rights and a long afternoon. Big whoop. Plus let’s face it: both guys are making so much off the course in endorsements, the prize is a mere number to include in advertisements to drum up minimal actual interest.
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Now, if you told me both guys were going to pony up some money to up the ante, now that would make for a really interesting dynamic. I know the potential for side bets for each other’s charity of choosing is there. But that seems like a last-minute throw-in to assuage the people who hate that the winner takes all, as opposed to a charity in the first place. Just because charities are involved as a casual side note does not mean people will perceive it more positively. Just ask Lebron how that works.
3. It’s About a Decade Too Late
Yes, both Tiger and Phil won on Tour this season. And Tiger is looking like he could still conceivably win another major before his career comes to a close.
But this feels like it has the same past-its-peak-intrigue that stunk up Mayweather vs. Pacquiao. In fact, it seems to have some of the same stink as the Mayweather/MacGregor fight that felt like a straight promo-doused cash grab.
I get it though. If you are going to test this out, they really are the only two guys that have the draw for 4 hours of banter mixed with a little golf. If you did the same thing with 1-on-1 in basketball, Lebron would probably be playing Kobe for maximum ratings.
But can you imagine if this was during their primes? You could sell me on coughing up a Jackson to watch that. But Now? As the internet likes to say: “Meh.”
4. The “Behind-the-Scenes” Banter
Yes, both guys can be very candid at times. Some of their most authentic statements have been some of the most compelling. In fact, they’ve had some decent moments together that were lighthearted and fun.
But we’re talking a full round here. How authentic are these guys going to be?
Let’s remember, these guys have a lot of sponsors to appease. So if we think we are going to be treated to nonstop back-and-forth that isn’t at times calculated, while other times just uninteresting, and others yet underwhelming, we are really hoping for the best and preparing for the best.
5. If the Match is Not Close
Can you imagine if it ends 5 and 4? It would be the equivalent of a prize fight knockout in the first or second round, but with no undercard to help. That would be a nightmare for the event.
Not much else explanation needed on this one; if it’s one-sided, this whole idea could unravel quickly.
Hey, it’s only twenty bucks, so if you are a golf nut and just want to see something that hasn’t been tried yet, you’ll probably watch Tiger vs. Phil. I’m sure many people will get together with friends too, so if the ask is too steep, just split it with some buddies.
I really (really) hope this is a massive success. It would be good for golf, and it would be good for potential one-offs in the future (McIlroy/Spieth? Or McIlroy/Reed?). And I’ll certainly be paying attention to the buildup and match itself.
But I just feel that this could have been presented a little better. This is a great idea in theory, but with a lot of innovative ideas, it all comes down to the results.
For a matchup of this magnitude, it just feels like a lot is left to be desired.
So we have put out 5 reasons to watch and 5 to skip Tiger vs Phil. So what do you think about this event? Do you like it? Hate it? Are you going to watch, or will you be fighting the holiday crowds to save some money instead? Let us know what you think in the comments!
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General Terms and Conditions issued by Koninklijke Metaalunie (the Dutch organization for small and medium-sized enterprises in the metal industry), referred to as the METAALUNIE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, filed at the Registry of the Rotterdam District Court on 1 January 2014.
Issued by Koninklijke Metaalunie, P.O. Box 2600, 3430 GA Nieuwegein, the Netherlands.
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Article 1: Applicability
These Terms and Conditions apply to all offers made by members of Koninklijke Metaalunie, all agreements they conclude and all agreements that may result therefrom, all this in so far as the Metaalunie member is offeror or suppli- er.
A Metaalunie member using these Terms and Conditions is referred to as the Contractor. The other party is referred to as the Client.
In the event of any conflict between the substance of the agreement concluded between the Contractor and the Cli- ent and these Terms and Conditions, the provisions of the agreement will prevail.
These Terms and Conditions may only be used by Metaalunie members.
Article 2: Offers
All offers are without obligation.
If the Client provides the Contractor with data, drawings and the like, the Contractor may rely on their accuracy and completeness and will base its offer on the same.
The prices stated in the offer are based on delivery ex works, Contractor’s place of establishment, in accordance with the Incoterms 2010. Prices are exclusive of VAT and packaging.
If the Client does not accept the Contractor’s offer, the Con- tractor is entitled to charge the Client for all costs incurred by the Contractor in making the offer to the Client.
Article 3: Intellectual property rights
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the Contractor retains the copyright and all industrial property rights in the offers made by it and in the designs, pictures, drawings, models (including trial models), software and the like provided by it.
The rights in the data referred to in paragraph 1 of this arti- cle will remain the property of the Contractor irrespective of whether the costs of their production have been charged to the Client. These data may not be copied, used or shown to third parties without the Contractor’s prior express written consent. The Client will owe the Contractor an immediately payable penalty of € 25,000 for each breach of this provi- sion. This penalty may be claimed in addition to damages pursuant to the law.
On the Contractor’s first demand, the Client must return the data provided to it as referred to in paragraph 1 of this Arti- cle within the time limit set by the Contractor. Upon breach of this provision, the Client will owe the Contractor an im- mediately payable penalty of € 1,000 per day. This penalty may be claimed in addition to damages pursuant to the law.
Article 4: Advice and information provided
The Client cannot derive any rights from advice or infor- mation it obtains from the Contractor if this does not relate to the assignment.
If the Client provides the Contractor with data, drawings and the like, the Contractor may rely on their accuracy and completeness in the performance of the agreement.
The Client indemnifies the Contractor from and against all liability to third parties relating to use of the advice, draw- ings, calculations, designs, materials, samples, models and the like provided by or on behalf of the Client.
Article 5: Delivery period / performance period
The delivery period and/or performance period will be set by the Contractor on an approximate basis.
In setting the delivery period and/or performance period, the Contractor will assume that it will be able to perform the as- signment under the conditions known to it at that time.
The delivery period and/or performance period will only commence once agreement has been reached on all com- mercial and technical details, all necessary data, final and approved drawings and the like are in the Contractor’s pos- session, the agreed payment or instalment has been re- ceived and the necessary conditions for performance of the assignment have been satisfied.
a. In the event of circumstances that differ from those that were known to the Contractor when it set the delivery period and/or performance period, it may extend the de- livery period and/or performance period by such period as it needs to perform the assignment under such cir- cumstances. If the work cannot be incorporated into the Contractor’s schedule, it will be performed as soon as the Contractor’s schedule so permits.
In the event of any contract addition, the delivery period and/or performance period will be extended by such pe- riod as the Contractor needs to (cause to) supply the materials and parts for such work and to perform the contract addition. If the contract addition cannot be in- corporated into the Contractor’s schedule, the work will be performed as soon as the Contractor’s schedule so permits.
If the Contractor suspends its obligations, the delivery period and/or performance period will be extended by the duration of the suspension. If the continuation of the work cannot be incorporated into the Contractor’s schedule, the work will be performed as soon as the Contractor’s schedule so permits.
In the event of inclement weather, the delivery period and/or performance period will be extended by the re- sulting delay.
The Client is required to pay all costs incurred by the Con- tractor as a result of delay affecting the delivery period and/or performance period as referred to in Article 5.4.
If the delivery period and/or performance period is/are ex- ceeded, this will in no event entitle to damages or termina- tion.
Article 6: Transfer of risk
Delivery will be made ex works, Contractor’s place of estab- lishment, in accordance with the Incoterms 2010. The risk attached to the good passes to the Client at the time the Contractor makes the good available to the Client.
Notwithstanding the provisions in paragraph 1 of this article, the Client and Contractor may agree that the Contractor will arrange for transport. In that event, the risk of storage, load- ing, transport and unloading will be borne by the Client. The Client may insure itself against these risks.
In the event of a purchase in which a good is exchanged (inruil) and the Client retains the good to be exchanged pending delivery of the new good, the risk attached to the good to be exchanged remains with the Client until it has placed this good in the possession of the Contractor. If the Client cannot deliver the good to be exchanged in the con- dition that it was in when the agreement was concluded, the Contractor may terminate the agreement.
Article 7: Price change
The Contractor may pass on to the Client any increase in costing factors occurring after conclusion of the agreement.
The Client will be obliged to pay the price increase as re- ferred to in paragraph 1 of this article on any of the occa- sions below, such at the discretion of the Contractor:
upon the occurrence of the price increase;
at the same time as payment of the principal sum;
on the next agreed payment deadline.
Article 8: Force majeure
Force majeure is understood to mean, inter alia, the cir- cumstance of failure by suppliers, the Contractor’s subcon- tractors or transport companies engaged by the Contractor to perform their obligations or perform them in good time, weather conditions, earthquakes, fire, power failure, loss, theft or destruction of tools or materials, road blocks, strikes or work stoppages and import or trade restrictions.
If the Contractor’s temporary inability to perform lasts for more than six months, it will no longer be entitled to sus- pend performance. On expiry of this deadline, the Client and the Contractor may terminate the agreement with im- mediate effect, but only as regards such part of the obliga- tions that has not yet been performed.
In the event of force majeure where performance is or be- comes permanently impossible, both parties are entitled to terminate the agreement with immediate effect as regards such part of the obligations that has not yet been per- formed.
Article 9: Scope of the work
licences, exemptions and other administrative decisions necessary to carry out the work are obtained in good time. The Client is required upon the Contractor’s first demand to send the Contractor a copy of the documents mentioned above.
The price of the work does not include:
the costs of earthwork, pile driving, cutting, breaking, foundation work, cementing, carpentry, plastering, paint- ing, wallpapering, repair work or other construction work;
the costs of connecting gas, water, electricity or other in- frastructural facilities;
the costs of preventing or limiting damage to any goods present on or near the work site.
the costs of removal of materials, building materials or waste;
travel and accommodation expenses.
Article 10: Changes to the work
Changes to the work will in any event result in contract vari- ations work if:
the design, specifications or contract documents are changed;
the information provided by the Client is not factually ac- curate;
quantities diverge by more than 10% from the estimates.
Contract additions will be charged on the basis of the pric- ing factors applicable at the time the contract addition is performed.
Contract deductions will be charged on the basis of the pric- ing factors applicable at the time the agreement was con- cluded.
The Client will be obliged to pay the price of the contract addition as referred to in paragraph 1 of this article on any of the occasions below, such at the discretion of the Con- tractor:
when the contract addition arises;
If the sum of the contract deduction exceeds that of the con- tract addition, in the final settlement the Contractor may charge the Client 10% of the difference. This provision does not apply to contract deductions that result from a request by the Contractor.
Article 11: Performance of the work
The Client will ensure that the Contractor can carry out its activities without interruption and at the agreed time and that the requisite facilities are made available to it when car- rying out its activities, such as:
gas, water and electricity;
heating;
lockable and dry storage space;
facilities required pursuant to the Working Conditions Act and Working Conditions Regulations.
The Client bears the risk of and is liable for any damage connected with loss, theft, burning and damage to goods belonging to the Contractor, the Client and third parties, such as tools, materials intended for the work or material used in the work, that are located on the work site or at an- other agreed location.
The Client is obliged to adequately insure itself against the risks referred to in paragraph 2 of this article. In addition, the Client must procure insurance of work-related damage as regards the material to be used. Upon the Contractor first demand, the Client must send it a copy of the relevant insurance policy/policies and proof of payment of the pre- mium. In the event of any damage, the Client is required to report this to its insurer without delay for further processing and settlement.
If the Client fails to perform its obligations as described in the previous paragraphs and this results in delayed perfor- mance of the activities, the activities will be carried out as soon as the Client performs its obligations as yet and the Contractor’s schedule so permits. The Client is liable for all damage suffered by the Contractor as a result of the delay.
Article 12: Completion of the work
The work is deemed to be completed in the following events:
when the Client has approved the work;
when the work is been taken into commission by the Client. If the Client takes part of the work into commis- sion, that part will be deemed to be completed;
if the Contractor notifies the Client in writing that the work has been completed and the Client does not inform it in writing as to whether or not the work is approved within 14 days of such notification having been made;
if the Client does not approve the work due to minor de- fects or missing parts that can be rectified or subse- quently delivered within 30 days and that do not prevent the work from being taken into commission.
If the Client does not approve the work, it is required to in- form the Contractor of this in writing, stating reasons. The Client must provide the Contractor with the opportunity to complete the work as yet.
The Client indemnifies the Contractor from and against any claims by third parties for damage to non-completed parts of the work caused by use of parts of the work that have al- ready been completed.
Article 13: Liability
is obliged to perform its contractual obligations as yet.
the legal basis, is limited to damage for which the Contrac- tor is insured under an insurance policy taken out by it or on its behalf, but will never exceed the amount paid out under this insurance in the relevant case.
If, for any reason whatsoever, the Contractor cannot invoke the limitation in paragraph 2 of this article, the obligation to pay damages will be limited to a maximum of 15% of the to- tal assignment amount (excluding VAT). If the agreement comprises parts or partial deliveries, the obligation to pay damages is limited to a maximum of 15% (excluding VAT) of the assignment amount of that part or that partial deliv- ery.
The following does not qualify for compensation:
consequential loss, including business interruption loss, production loss, loss of profit, transport costs and travel and accommodation expenses. The Client may insure itself against this damage if possible;
damage to goods in or under its care, custody or control. Such damage includes damage caused as a result of or during the performance of the work to goods on which work is being performed or to goods situated in the vi- cinity of the work site. The Client may insure itself against such damage if it so desires;
damage caused by the intent or wilful recklessness of agents or non-management employees of the Contrac- tor.
The Contractor is not liable for damage to material provided by or on behalf of the Client where that damage is the result of improper processing.
in this respect, including the full costs of defence.
Article 14: Warranty and other claims
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the Contractor warrants the proper execution of the agreed performance for a period of six months after delivery/completion. In the event that a different warranty period is agreed, the other paragraphs of this article are also applicable.
If the agreed performance was not properly executed, the Contractor will decide whether to properly execute it as yet or to credit the Client for a proportionate part of the invoice amount. If the Contractor chooses to properly execute the performance as yet, it will determine the manner and time of execution itself. If the agreed performance consisted (en- tirely or partially) of the processing of material provided by the Client, the Client must provide new material at its own risk and expense.
Parts or materials that are repaired or replaced by the Con- tractor must be sent to the Contractor by the Client.
The Client bears the expense of:
all costs of transport or dispatch;
costs of disassembly and assembly;
The Client must in all cases offer the Contractor the oppor- tunity to remedy any defect or to perform the processing again.
The Client may only invoke the warranty once it has satis- fied all its obligations to the Contractor.
a. No warranty is given if the defects result from:
- normal wear and tear;
- improper use;
- lack of maintenance or improper maintenance;
- installation, fitting, modification or repair by the Client or third parties;
- defects in or unsuitability of goods originating from, or prescribed by, the Client;
- defects in or unsuitability of materials or auxiliary materials used by the Client.
No warranty is given in respect of:
- goods supplied that were not new at the time of de- livery;
- the inspection and repair of goods of the Client;
- parts for which a manufacturer’s warranty has been provided.
The provisions of paragraphs 2 to 7 of this article apply mu- tatis mutandis to any claims by the Client based on breach of contract, non-conformity or on any other basis whatsoev- er.
The Client cannot assign any rights under this article.
Article 15: Obligation to complain
The Client can no longer invoke a defect in performance if it does not make a written complaint to the Contractor in re- spect thereof within fourteen days of the date it discovered, or should reasonably have discovered, the defect.
On pain of forfeiture of all rights, the Client must submit complaints regarding the amount invoiced to the Contractor in writing within the payment deadline. If the payment dead- line is longer than thirty days, the Client must complain no later than thirty days after the date of the invoice.
Article 16: Failure to take delivery of goods
Upon expiry of the delivery period and/or performance peri- od, the Client is obliged to take delivery of the good or goods forming the subject of the agreement.
The Client must lend all cooperation that can be reasonably expected from it to enable the Contractor to make the deliv- ery.
If the Client does not take delivery of goods, such goods will be stored at the risk and expense of the Client.
Upon breach of the provisions in paragraphs 1 and/or 2 of this article, the Client will owe the Contractor a penalty of
€ 250 per day, to a maximum of € 25,000. This penalty may be claimed in addition to damages pursuant to the law.
Article 17: Payment
Payment will be made at the Contractor’s place of estab- lishment or to an account to be designated by the Contrac- tor.
Unless agreed otherwise, payment will be made as follows:
in cash where sale is at the service desk;
in the case of payments in instalments:
- 40% of the total price upon assignment;
- 50% of the total price after supply of the material or, if delivery of the material is not included in the as- signment, after commencement of the work;
- 10% of the total price upon completion;
in all other cases, within thirty days of the date of the in- voice.
If the Client fails to comply with its payment obligation, in- stead of paying the sum of money agreed it will be obliged to comply with a request by the Contractor for payment in kind (inbetalinggeving).
The right of the Client to set off or suspend amounts it is owed by the Contractor is excluded, save in the event of the Contractor’s bankruptcy or if statutory debt rescheduling applies to the Contractor.
Irrespective of whether the Contractor has fully executed the agreed performance, everything that is or will be owed to it by the Client under the agreement is immediately due and payable if:
deadline for payment has been exceeded;
an application has been made for the Client’s bankrupt- cy or suspension of payments;
attachment is levied on the Client’s goods or claims;
the Client (a company) is dissolved or wound up.
the Client (a natural person) requests to be admitted to statutory debt rescheduling, is placed under guardian- ship or dies.
If payment is not made within the agreed payment deadline, the Client will immediately owe interest to the Contractor. The interest rate is 12% per annum, but is equal to the stat- utory interest rate if the latter rate is higher. When calculat- ing interest, part of a month is regarded as a whole month.
The Contractor is authorised to set off its debts to the Client with amounts owed by the Client to companies affiliated with the Contractor. In addition, the Contractor is authorised to set off amounts owed to it by the Client with debts to the Client of companies affiliated with the Contractor. Further, the Contractor is authorised to set off its debts to the Client with amounts owed to the Contractor by companies affiliat- ed with the Client. Affiliated companies are understood to mean the companies belonging to the same group, within the meaning of Article 2:24b Dutch Civil Code, and partici- pating interests within the meaning of Article 2:24c Dutch Civil Code.
If payment is not made within the agreed payment deadline, the Client will owe the Contractor all extrajudicial costs, with a minimum of € 75.
These costs will be calculated on the basis of the following table (principal sum plus interest):
on the first € 3,000 15%
on any additional amount up to € 6,000 10% on any additional amount up to € 15,000 8% on any additional amount up to € 60,000 5% on any additional amount from € 60,000 3%
The extrajudicial costs actually incurred will be owed if these are higher than they would be according to the above calculation.
If judgment is rendered in favour of the Contractor in legal proceedings, all costs that it has incurred in relation to these proceedings will be borne by the Client.
Article 18: Security
Irrespective of the agreed payment conditions, upon the first demand of the Contractor the Client is obliged to provide such security for payment as the Contractor deems suffi- cient. If the Client does not comply with such demand within the period set, it will immediately be in default. In that event, the Contractor is entitled to terminate the agreement and to recover its damage from the Client.
The Contractor will retain ownership of any goods delivered as long as the Client:
fails or will fail in the performance of its obligations un- der this agreement or other agreements;
has not paid debts that have arisen due to non- performance of the aforementioned agreements, such as damage, penalties, interest and costs.
As long the goods delivered are subject to retention of title, the Client may not encumber or alienate the same other than in the ordinary course of its business.
Once the Contractor has invoked its retention of title, it may take possession of the goods delivered. The Client will lend its full cooperation to this end.
The Contractor has a right of pledge and a right of retention in respect of all goods that are or will be held by it for any reason whatsoever and for all claims it has or might acquire against the Client in respect of anyone seeking their sur- render.
If, after the goods have been delivered to the Client by the Contractor in accordance with the agreement, the Client has met its obligations, the retention of title will be revived with regard to such goods if the Client does not meet its ob- ligations under any agreement subsequently concluded.
Article 19: Termination of the Agreement
If the Client wishes to terminate the agreement without the Con- tractor being in default, and the Contractor agrees to this, the agreement will be terminated by mutual consent. In that case, the Contractor is entitled to compensation for all financial loss, such as loss suffered, loss of profit and costs incurred.
Article 20: Applicable law and competent court
Dutch law applies.
The Vienna Sales Convention (C.I.S.G.) does not apply, nor do any other international regulations the exclusion of which is permitted.
Disputes will be heard exclusively by the Dutch civil court with jurisdiction over the Contractor’s place of establish- ment, unless this is contrary to mandatory law. The Con- tractor may deviate from this rule of jurisdiction and apply the statutory rules of jurisdiction.
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https://www.agein.com/kaley-cuocos-short-hair-the-big-bang-theory-stars-pixie-short-bangs-13208 Kaley Cuoco’s Short Hair: How to get The Big Bang Theory Star’s Pixie and… Agein Editorial Agein 2016-12-12T13:00:25Z 2016-12-28 10:47:18 Kaley Cuoco short hair Pixie Short bangs The Big Bang Theory star Short hair tutorial Kaley Cuoco hair 2016 Kaley Cuoco bob Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco, known for her hairstyles. Cut your hair into a pixie cut, short bangs. Get the Kaley Cuoco look. Celebrity Hairstyle,News
Kaley Cuoco’s Short Hair: How to get The Big Bang Theory Star’s Pixie and Short Bangs
By : Agein Editorial
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Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco is known for being on the trend radar when it comes to hairstyles. The blonde starlet made waves when she cut her hair into a pixie cut with short bangs a couple of years ago, and fans everywhere still want to copy the look.
The Kaley Cuoco short hair trend started to gain attention when the actress appeared with a short haircut for season 8. However, in the beginning, fans didn’t accept the hair transformation of Penny, who Cuoco plays on the show. They took to Twitter to express their dislike for the new short cut, stating that Kaley Cuoco’s hair is the worst thing Big Bang Theory has ever done.
As with many things in life, people have a hard time accepting change. The writers thought the haircut would go nicely with the character’s change of occupation from struggling actress to pharmaceutical sales representative. Now considered one of the top hairstyles on trend, it seems fans have gotten over the change and embraced the pixie cut, even wanting it for themselves. In several post chop interviews, the actress confessed to loving her new short hair.
Kaley Cuoco Hairstyles & Haircuts; Short, Pixie and Bangs
Getting the pixie look cut of Kaley Cuoco and keeping it styled just right calls for a short hair tutorial. Not everyone’s hair is suited for Kaley Cuoco’s short crop, and it is more compatible for fine to medium thick hair that is naturally straight or has a soft wave.
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Cuoco’s pixie was cut with long layered bangs, tapered sides, and graduated layers from the crown to the nape of the neck. This hairstyle does require a trim every 6-8 weeks, so keep in mind if you go for the pixie cut, it will need a little upkeep. Style the cut with a volumizing product to pump up the roots. If your hair is naturally curly and you would like to copy Cuoco’s hair, you may need to temporarily straighten it with a brush, blow dryer, and iron.
For the current season of The Big Bang Theory, Kayle Cuoco has a shoulder length bob that is more blonde and reminiscent of Penny in the earlier seasons of the hit show. The Kaley Cuoco bob was created by celebrity hairstylist Faye Woods. She took off several inches from Cuoco’s length, creating a soft wave, and also touched up the star’s hair color, giving Kayle Cuoco a lighter shade of blonde.
The actress’s hair transformation came just a few weeks after the show announced the casting of Katy Sagal, who is currently playing Penny’s Mom. It seems for every life change that Penny goes though on the show, her hair also changes! Kalye Cuoco’s hair in 2016 has been under the watch of trend hunters, and we are just as excited to see what the starlet will do next with her blonde locks.
Sarah K, “Penny Is Back! See Kaley Cuoco’s New Short Cut,” People web site, August 17 2016;
http://people.com/style/kaley-cuoco-cuts-hair-lob/
Carrie T, “Kaley Cuoco’s Hair HowTo, Hair Boutique” web site, December 17 2014;
http://www.hairboutique.com/tips/articles.php?f=tip999409.htm
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Prime Minister to open 3rd Governor FATA Youth Sports Festival from Dec 25: DG Sports FATA
Fri, 22 Dec 2017, 10:32 AM
PESHAWAR, Dec 22 (APP):Director General Sports FATA Muhammad Nawaz Khan has said that the forthcoming 3rd Governor FATA Youth Sports Festival will be commencing from December 25 at Tehsil Jamrud Sports Complex, Khyber Agency.
This he said while addressing a press conference here at Peshawar Press Club. Muhammad Nawaz Khan said that Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will formally inaugurate the Games involving 3000 FATA Youth from seven agencies and six FRs.
The Games is aimed at to portray a soft image of FATA to the rest of the world besides giving due opportunities to the traumatize youth of FATA to come up and show their skills at national and international levels.
He said 3000 male and female players from seven agencies comprising North Waziristan Agency, South Waziristan Agency, Kurram Agency, Orakzai Agency, Khyber Agency, Mohmand Agency, Bajaur Agency and six FRs including FR Dera Ismail Khan, FR Tank, FR Lakki Marwat, FR Bannu, FR Kohat, FR Peshawar would participate in 22 different Games.
“We want to give a message of peace to the rest of the world through these Games as the Games is symbolized with the Moto of “Peace and Peace in the region”. He said as desired by the Governor KP Engr. Zafar Iqbal Jaghra to involve each and every youth of FATA in these Games like we had in the past,” Muhammad Nawaz Khan added.
He said all preparations in this connection have been given final touches and the Complex, the venue of the opening ceremony, was fully decorated to hold this extravaganza in appropriate and befitting manners.
He said the Games will carry discipline like Volleyball, football, judo, cricket, badminton, baseball, table tennis, karate, tug-of-war, hockey, athletics, weightlifting, taekwondo, wushu, bodybuilding, netball, boxing, archery etc. He also thanked Director General Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Junaid Khan for extending all out cooperation to the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs FATA.
He said most of the games will be organized in Peshawar Sports Complex apart of three to four Games in different agencies. He disclosed that the boxing will be organized at Lala Aman Boxing Arena Peshawar Sports Complex while the Kabaddi will be organized at Mohmand Agency, Badminton and cycling will be organized in Bajanur Agency, cricket will be organized in Jamrud Sports Complex, Rugby event will be organized in Civil Quarters ground. The rest of the games will be organized inside the premises of Peshawar Sports Complex.
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Home Top News Tourism promotion to help improve economy, reduce poverty: PM
Tourism promotion to help improve economy, reduce poverty: PM
Mon, 30 Nov 2020, 10:04 PM
ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday said Pakistan was gifted with huge tourism potential owing to rich natural resources and promotion of the sector could not only strengthen the national economy but also help in eradication of poverty.
Chairing a meeting of the National Coordination Committee on Tourism, the prime minister directed for restoration of tourists spots in their original conditions, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.
He also directed for construction of chairlifts or walking tracks to access all the tourists spots instead of usage of vehicles, so that the natural beauty of those places could be preserved.
The meeting was attended by PM’s Special Assistant Syed Zulfiqar Abbas Bukhari and other senior officials.
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan, Advisor to Chief Minister Punjab Asif Mahmood, and chief secretaries of all provinces, including Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Kashmir attended the meeting through video link.
During the meeting, the prime minister also passed directions for controlling encroachments at the tourists spots, proper system of cleanliness, construction activities according to approved layouts and framing of legislation for timely resolution of different issues.
The meeting was briefed over the steps taken by the Punjab government for upgradation of Taxila and Lahore museums, development of Gurdwara Panja Sahib with the financial assistance of the World Bank, opening of Attock Fort for the tourists, launch of mobile apps for 511 tourists spots and removal of garbage.
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The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa briefed the meeting over outsourcing of 144 official residences, dismantling of encroachments at tourist places, and development of new tourist spots and extension of loan facility to the local people for the construction of residences for tourists.
The meeting was also briefed over the steps taken by Azad Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan with regard to promotion of tourism.
It was further informed that in the Sindh province, steps were taken for geo-maping of 868 tourist spots, arrangements made for the Thar desert safari and promotion of tourist activities at Kenjhar Lake.
A briefing was also given over the construction of five beach parks and different steps for promotion of tourism in the Balochistan province.
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Promotion, development of agriculture sector govt’s foremost priority: PM
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NJ chefs tell us what, how we'll be eating in 2021
Sarah Griesemer Rebecca King Jenna Intersimone Hira Qureshi
As a new year begins, food-loving folks delight in thinking about the delicious things to come.
We search for restaurants serving the next "it" dish (this year, it's Cantonese steamed rice noodle wraps, or cheung fun) and track down trendy ingredients (watch for ajvar, a Serbian red pepper and eggplant condiment, and Chili Crunch, made with fried chili flakes mixed with oil, garlic and vinegar). We download new recipes and snap up reservations at new restaurants.
It's all so optimistic, as fresh starts should be. But on the heels of a year that turned the world upside down, looking even a little ahead feels like tempting fate.
But we have to eat, and there is nothing wrong with being excited about it. Keeping in mind that no one is sure what this year will bring, here's what New Jersey chefs are thinking and planning for 2021.
What you won't see...
Buffets, reusable menus, cloth tablecloths, an abundance of walk-in dining – it will be a while before we see these things at restaurants again.
"Learn to tolerate those dreaded QR codes on restaurant tables," restaurant consulting firm Baum + Whiteman said in its 2021 trends report, a move that Chef James Avery of Asbury Park's The Bonney Read predicted last spring.
"Anything that was on the table before you sat can't be there. No salt and pepper shakers," Avery said at the start of the pandemic. "We'll have a QR code for the menu; other people will have throwaway menus. No more reusable menus."
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Ashley Coyte, co-owner of The Grand Tavern in Neptune, prefers online menus to her previous paper ones. "We change our menu every six weeks, so instead of reprinting every six weeks, we can change it as we go or as certain foods, seasonal things, become available," she said.
"Reservations are also something we implemented that we never did before," Coyte said. "I never wanted to do reservations, but it does give the ability for everyone to schedule their evening. It's such a benefit to not overwhelm the kitchen and not overwhelm the staff. We've liked it. We're going to keep that also."
Reservations also help in cold weather, she said, as reduced capacity indoors prevents diners from waiting inside for their table. With a designated dining time, there's no need to wait in the car.
Bar bites and comfort food
Ingrid Wright, who studied at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and now serves as executive chef at Stern & Bow in Closter, is already dreaming up bar bites to serve in 2021.
“People are hungry to be standing in front of a bar. I see how many people miss that,” she said.
Bar seating is prohibited in New Jersey for now and vaccinations are only beginning to roll out, but the minute we’re given the OK to begin drinking and dining communally again, Wright believes there will be a huge demand. To better serve those barflies, chefs will likely get creative, making casual, comforting bar foods, Wright said.
“I think there will be a lot of finger foods restaurants will introduce when people are able to sit at bars again,” she said. “Wings and dips – those foods that bring us together.”
Don’t be surprised if hearty comfort food makes its way into upscale dining in 2021, either.
“I’m seeing foods like oxtail and noodle bowls – things that we were only served at home – becoming so popular,” Wright said. “They’re becoming high-end. People want comfort, what their moms and grandmothers made.”
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Elevated comfort food – from bowls of ramen to chicken and waffles to thick stews – has gained popularity in the past few years. But Wright thinks our months in quarantine have reinforced our love of cozy, familiar dishes.
“A lot of us spent a lot of time at home this year,” Wright said. “We had time to cook and look up family recipes. Spending this time at home will reinforce what we really love, not just the convenient burgers and fries.”
Comfort food from around the world
Travel’s 2021 debut remains to be seen, but David Viana, partner and chef at Heirloom Kitchen in Old Bridge, sees comfort food from around the world coming to our tables.
“Chefs are taking these ‘peasant foods’ from different cultures and putting modern spins on them,” he said. “I think the world took a turn in 2020, and people are more grounded and looking for things that are more comforting.”
At Heirloom Kitchen, that means big plates of items such as ropa vieja, fried chicken, chicken tajine and cassoulet — with the fixins'. The restaurant is featuring these casual dishes Wednesday and Thursday nights, with items changing monthly.
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At the high-end restaurant helmed by Viana, a "Top Chef" alum, this also means more affordable prices. The Wednesday and Thursday night comfort dishes cost about $60 for two people, as opposed to the regular $89 pre-fixe menu.
Viana loves these cultural homestyle dishes himself, so much so that he hopes to open a Portuguese restaurant this year, reflective of his own heritage.
“Home cooking brought back a lot of nostalgia for me," he said, "so I want to make my grandma’s recipes and introduce them to the world."
A finessed to-go experience
Food to-go is here to stay, thinks Kevin Knevals, executive chef at Osteria Morini in Bernardsville, and that means takeout containers need to be much more than a plastic container stuffed with food.
“We have done a push to just do better-quality takeout food,” he said. “It’s very easy to throw food in a to-go container, so we take time to plate it better, find the right container and better ways to deliver it hot to re-create that experience in the restaurant as much as possible.”
Osteria Morini now uses larger to-go containers that mimic the space of a plate. Knevals said the restaurant is finding the balance between not using too many containers – which could be confusing to a customer – while making sure items arrive in as best quality as possible.
As more people opt for an at-home experience, Knevals also sees restaurants continuing to diversify. Osteria Morini now has an online market where they sell their soups, ragus, stocks, condiments and other staples, as well as an online bake shop. They also sell meal kits and sell other items nationally through Goldbelly, a national delivery site.
“You think everything is slowing down, but it’s actually going the opposite way,” he said. “It’s a good problem to have.”
With at-home dining, Knevals also sees high-quality condiments becoming popular.
“If you can create a simple dish at home but then use a restaurant to put this final, chef-driven condiment on it, it will take the whole meal to the next level.”
More takeout overall
Elias Bitar, chef and owner of Norma's Eastern Mediterranean Cuisine in Cherry Hill, feels that in terms of takeout, restaurants "either figured it out by now or didn't." Food to-go, he said, will guide restaurants through the end of the pandemic.
“I don't think that's going to change, so the places that are going to rely on dining in or (offer) a full-service experience exclusively, their window for takeout is gone,” Bitar said.
As people have become more used to ordering takeout,Munish Narula, owner of Tiffin Indian Cuisine in Cherry Hill, anticipates the trend toward carry-out and delivery will grow even as life slowly goes back to normal.
"Takeout and delivery are here to stay," he said.
"That’s not to say dining in is going to die out," he said. "Takeout and delivery are just going to get stronger because people have gotten used to the comfort of their homes and having meals delivered. And restaurant owners are seeing this as a benefit to their business finances, especially for restaurants with smaller spaces."
This focus on delivery reminds Narula of ghost kitchens, a trend chefs predicted in late 2019. Ghost kitchens are commissary kitchens with no seating space, made only to fulfill delivery orders.
“That's all they're doing; they're doing carry-out or delivery. In fact, ghost kitchens, they're only doing deliveries," he said. "I’ve have been approached by two different companies to do ghost kitchens and the amount of money they've raised is insane.”
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Mobile food delivery apps are a point of contention for restaurant owners: They expand an eatery's customer base but charge commission fees that cut into profits.
But during the pandemic, some owners enlisted the help of third-party apps, which got their food into more homes when customers were not willing to go out.
"We never delivered before," said Omer Basatemur, owner of Kaya's Kitchen in Belmar and Kaya's Cafe in Asbury Park, who enlisted DoorDash to deliver his vegan and vegetarian meals. "That's helped out a lot, even though it's not ideal from a business owner's (perspective). It keeps customers happy, keeps it easier to order.
"It seems like that's how people are ordering food these days," he said. "It's something we wouldn't have done if it wasn't for this."
The restaurant experience – at home
With their dining rooms empty for nearly six months last year, restaurant owners and chefs had to get creative. Some of the ideas they come up with are here to stay.
It started with kits customers could use to make restaurant dishes at home: pizza, pancakes, nachos, cocktails, cannoli, tacos. Some restaurants began bottling and selling housemade ingredients, like marinara and hot sauce, and others took their recipes virtual.
The team behind Asbury Park's Reyla, Laylow and Barrio Costero launched virtual cocktail classes to provide income for employees, but the Zoom classes proved so popular, they packaged the recipes into a hard-cover cocktail book that was released in December.
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At The Grand Tavern, Coyte began offering pre-mixed cocktails for takeout in May, when Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order that allowed restaurant owners to do so. The order, she said, will extend "until six months after everything settles back down." Until then, "we're going to continue cocktails to go."
"People don't realize that a bar manager is an executive chef, so they want to continue to do their craft," she said. "(Cocktails to-go) gave them an opportunity to do that when we couldn't be open, which was great."
Cleaner air
As outdoor dining dwindles during the winter months, owners are looking for ways to make diners comfortable indoors. Some, like Joe Palmisano of Four Seasons Diner in Toms River, are installing commercial air purifiers to deactivate airborne virus.
"I feel safer," he said, adding that he saw an increase in customers after sharing details of the installation. "I feel safer for my staff and customers."
The units come at a cost, he said, but the loss is a fraction of what he would experience by closing the restaurant.
Pasta isn’t going anywhere
Through pandemic or plague, diners will always have a big appetite for pasta.
“Fresh pasta will always flourish, no matter what,” said chef Ryan DePersio, owner of Fascino in Montclair and Battello and Kitchen Step in Jersey City. He’s changed plenty of things about his restaurants over the past few months, like offering fine dishes to-go and adding homey meals like veal parmesan on his menu (“It’s selling like wildfire,” he said). But fresh pasta never goes out of style.
“Believe it or not, it’s only been in the past 10 years where chefs have been taking pride in their pasta,” DePersio said. “When I started out, there were no young chefs making fresh pasta. Only the old-school Italian guys.”
Fortunately for diners, that’s changed, and we can now get fresh pasta at plenty of choice restaurants. If a big bowl of pasta was your comfort food through 2020, don’t worry – it’s not going anywhere.
Optimism, with a side of realism
"I’m excited, I know that sounds weird," Basatemur said when asked about what the new year will bring. "I'm one of those guys, I’m not going to dwell on the obstacles and hurdles and stuff that we have to go through. I put my head down, stay focused and just given how the year's gone so far, hopefully things do get better."
Some restaurant owners, like George Kyrtatas of SweetWater Bar & Grill in Cinnaminson, don’t know what to expect or how to plan for the new year.
“Sweetwater’s been open for just about nine years now, and it's the first time in my life that I don't know what to anticipate,” he said. “It's been a crazy year with COVID and having to follow all the mandates that the government is employing onto the hospitality industry.”
For Kyrtatas, the restrictions on restaurant capacity haven't been the biggest problem – it’s the fact that people are scared to eat out.
“People hear this (restrictions and percentages of cases) and they hear the indoor dining's closing in other states and they're scared and they don't want to go out,” he said.
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He said that until people feel comfortable going out, “it's going to be very hard to anticipate what is going to happen in the near future.”
His plan for now is to continue with safety precautions: Plexiglass dividers, takeout, curbside pickup and cleaning with bleach.
But Kyrtatas doesn’t think takeout or cleaning is going to help restaurants survive through the end of the pandemic.
“Honestly, I'm talking with friends, co-workers and peers that are in the industry, and more and more people are not going to survive because takeout only is not enough,” he said. “It just isn't. You really need to be able to do everything that you can in order to survive in this industry. We work off such little margins to begin with that cutting the revenue coming into the restaurant just makes it harder and harder.”
Bitar believes that in the coming year, people will quickly return to indoor dining. He recognized that restaurants have suffered from lack of business and closures but doesn't think consumer confidence has suffered.
“There will be a resurgence in the restaurant industry,” Bitar said. “Early on when this happened, I (thought), 'When are people going to be confident enough to dine out?' But clearly you saw that when restaurants did open up for outside seating and indoor dining, there was no lack of patronage. Places that were opened were inundated with customers and often sold out, granted in a smaller capacity. I think that will prove even greater.”
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Caltrans work continues around the region: January 6, 2021
Caltrans crews are scheduled to continue working on a number of road projects in the region this week.
Here’s what people can expect:
Interstate 5: Work continues on a $5.7 million project to upgrade the water and wastewater systems at the north- and southbound Maxwell Safety Roadside Rest Areas. The rest areas are scheduled to be closed until the improvements are completed in early winter. The Willows rest areas in Glenn County or the Dunnigan rest areas in Yolo County remain open.
State Routes 20/45: Work continues on a $19.3 million project by Caltrans, the City of Colusa and Colusa County project million and funded in part by Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, to replace the old pavement, flatten the roadway, construct new sidewalks, curbs and gutters and improve drainage between Market Street and Butte Vista Way. Completion is expected in 2020. No traffic-interfering work is scheduled.
Short-term projects
Interstate 5 (Glenn County) at the Blue Gum overcrossing: North- and southbound motorists may expect intermittent lane restrictions and ramp closures from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. today through Thursday for electrical work.
Interstate 5 at the Blue Gum overcrossing: North- and southbound motorists may expect intermittent closures of the median, shoulders and shoulders of the ramps from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Friday for electrical work.
Interstate 5 at the State Route 162 interchange: North- and southbound motorists may expect intermittent lane, median, shoulder, and ramp closures from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. today through Friday for electrical work.
Interstate 5 at the County Road 33 overcrossing: North- and southbound motorists may expect intermittent ramp, shoulder and median closures from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. today through Thursday for electrical work.
State Route 20: Work is wrapping up on a $16.8 million project funded in part by Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, to rehabilitate the pavement, widen shoulders and realign the roadway between Loma Rica Road and Spring Valley Road. Project information and construction updates are available at www.FixYuba20.com No traffic-interfering work is scheduled.
State Route 20: Work continues on a $61.5 million project funded in part by Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, to straighten and flatten roadway curves and slopes, widen shoulders, construct a new bridge and rehabilitate a 4.5-mile section of roadway in the Browns Valley area. Construction is expected to be completed in 2021. Project information and construction updates are available at www.FixYuba20.com Main highway roadwork is in winter suspension. Dry Creek bridge work adjacent to the highway is scheduled to continue during the winter, depending on the weather.
State Route 20: Work continues on a $54 million project by Caltrans to straighten curves, widen shoulders, construct a new bridge and rehabilitate a 2-mile section of roadway in the Timbuctoo area. Construction is expected to start this spring. Project information and construction updates are available at www.FixYuba20.com Main highway roadwork is in winter suspension. Freshwater Creek bridge work adjacent to the highway is scheduled to continue during the winter, depending on the weather.
State Route 70: Work continues on an $83 million funded in part by Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, to replace the Simmerly Slough Bridge. Completion is expected in spring 2022. Project information and construction updates are available at www.FixHighway70.com No traffic-interfering work is scheduled.
State Route 70 at the McGowan Road Overcrossing: East- and westbound motorists may expect partial ramp and shoulder closures from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Friday for electrical work.
State Route 70 from the State Route 65 junction to about a mile north of Feather River Boulevard: North- and southbound motorists may expect lane restrictions at various times and locations from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. today through Friday for guardrail work.
Long-term project
State Route 20: Work is wrapping up on a $37.7 million project funded in part by Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, to restore nearly 12 lane miles of pavement between Lytle Road and the Sutter Bypass, widen the shoulders and replace the Wadsworth Canal Bridge. Completion is expected in 2020. No traffic-interfering work is scheduled.
State Route 99: Construction continues on a $36 million pavement and streetscape project by Caltrans and the City of Live Oak and funded in part by Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, and a federal TIGER grant to replace the old pavement, flatten the roadway, construct new sidewalks, curbs and gutters, upgrade drainage systems, and improve traffic signals, bicycle and pedestrian signals between Pennington Road and Elm Street. Completion is expected in 2021. Project information and construction updates are available at www.LiveOak99.com.
State Route 99 between Elm Street and Nevada Street north: North- and southbound motorists may expect various shoulder and lane restrictions from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. today through Saturday for highway construction.
State Route 99 at Walker Way: Motorists may expect Walker closed at State Route 99 through summer 2021 for roadway construction. Motorists should use Ash Street or Archer Avenue as alternate routes.
State Route 99 between Hunn Road and Bridge Street: North- and southbound motorists may expect the right shoulder closed through January 30, 2021 for Yuba City’s curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements on Franklin Boulevard.
State Route 99 at East Nicolaus Road: North- and southbound motorists may expect partial ramp and shoulder closures from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Friday for electrical work.
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Dexamenes Seaside Hotel
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Κουρούτα, Ελλάδα
Δημοσιεύθηκε: 16/6/20
Nikos Karaflos, the visionary entrepreneur-turned-hotelier, originally contacted us several years ago with an idea to transform an abandoned wine factory on the west coast of mainland Greece, into a hotel. After a long process of design, development and bureaucracy, his dedication to the management of the project is paying off, as Phase 1 is complete and the Dexamenes Seaside Hotel is open.
The history of Dexamenes dates back to the “Era of Currants”. Since the liberation of Greece in 1830, the cultivation of currants took on impressive dimensions and currants were the main export product of the Greek Kingdom. But when the “Currants’ Crisis” broke out in 1910 in Greece, the trade of currants collapsed and there was the need to convert the unsold stock of currants into alternative products, such as wine. It was when the first wineries and distilleries were created. Dexamenes was built literally on the sea, so that the ships could be loaded with wine via pipes that were built as a platform on the beach of Kourouta, and then set sail for the major overseas markets.
The derelict, industrial structures that characterize the site have been left relatively untouched since the 1920’s, sitting quietly on a site that literally dips its toes in the water of one of the most unspoiled and beautiful stretches of coastline in the western Peloponnese. It is a naturally ideal location for a hotel.
From the outset it was clear to us all that the strong history and raw beauty of the existing buildings should not only be preserved, but be delicately showcased in a design that would breathe new life into their walls, compliment their brutality with elegant interventions and so transform their austere functionality into a place of calm, comfort and relaxation.
This transformation was the main challenge of the project. After testing various ideas on plan the vision began to come clear. We needed to play on the bare aesthetic of the site, work with it and avoid introducing any elements or materials alien to it. This realisation helped to define our palette of concrete, steel and engineered glass, with the addition of timber as a nod to the nautical connection of the site to the sea. But it was also clear that new construction should tread lightly and leave the existing buildings relatively untouched to retain their strong presence. The key to the design of the hotel was to contrast and balance out the old and new by using an industrial palette in an elegant way.
Dominating the site are 2 concrete blocks that are divided lengthwise into 2 rows of 10 storage tanks. These tanks, measuring approximately 5m by 6m were perfectly sized to become hotel rooms and so we quickly identified a linear plan of a row of identical rooms with their openings towards the adjacent beach. Phase 1 of the development, now complete, has seen the conversion of this first row of tanks as well as the addition of a lightweight structure at one end of the block, all connected by a wide promenade walkway raised above the sand and leading down to the water.
The entrance point to the hotel is from behind the tanks, with an elegant canopied pavilion-like space standing between you and the beach. With the glass partitions fully opened up you step onto the concrete slab and enter the reception area where, if you have arrived in the evening the glow of the louvered plywood canopy is a warm welcome, and if you arrive during the day the cool of the shade it creates offers welcome respite from the heat of the sun. You sense the weight of the history of the site from the surrounding concrete buildings yet you are lifted by the energy of this new, light-filled space and, as you move through to the bar and lounge, by your first view of the sea.
You might choose to continue straight down the steps to the water’s edge, but if you turn left and walk along the raised promenade you will reach your room and instead enjoy a privately framed view of the sun set from beneath your canopied patio.
Entering your tank, you instantly sense the contrast of the cool, private, monastic personal space inside with the heat and exposure to the elements outside. Large sliding windows can be opened fully to the sea air of the patio, or kept closed to retain the cool without closing off the view. The proportions are ideal: a comfortable 30sqm of carefully organized and beautifully detailed space, designed to sit within the exposed concrete walls of the tank without inhibiting their unique texture and patina. Each room features a double bed adjacent to a single bed that can also act as a sofa, an open wardrobe and storage area and a bathroom separated by a wall of textured glass that allows light from the window to reach the back of the tank. Polished terrazzo surfaces are a link to the colourful texture of beach-pebble aggregates revealed when the concrete walls were sliced through during the construction of the window openings. A huge double shower and separated WC bring a sense of luxurious comfort to the minimal, pared down interior. Strategically placed steel spot lights are positioned along a steel framework that supports the various elements of the room as it snakes from the bathroom to the bedroom and out to connect to the framework that supports the shading screen and canopy on the patio. It then continues, linking each tank before wrapping around the end of the block to provide the supporting framework of the lounge, bar and reception.
This framework acts like a thin, black underline to the new interventions, signifying the delicate approach to bringing warm hospitality to an industrial site. It is a simple gesture that has a great uplifting effect on these single story, heavy blocks, carving pockets of space out of the air so that the visitor can enjoy the contrast of the sheer mass of concrete block with the intimate proportions of his personal experience alongside or within them.
Phase 1 has seen the transformation of just 8 of the 40 tanks within the first of the 2 existing concrete blocks. Phase 2, planned for 2019, will continue to transform the first block to provide more rooms and facility spaces. A second steel-frame extension will be constructed at the end of the second block and a lush green vine-garden is planned to fill the space between the blocks. The adjacent existing buildings will be converted to house extra amenities such as a taverna, a boutique ‘bakaliko’ selling local produce, and a history room that will connect visitors to the story of the site. Together these will animate the corner of the site and open it up like a ‘platia’, to the local area.
Kourouta Beach, Amaliada, Greece
Stage 1 Completed
Stage 1 1.820 sqm
Design Team : K-Studio Design Team
Dimitris Karampatakis, Marivenia Chiotopoulou, Dimitris Sotiropoulos, Giorgos Dimitrakopoulos, Christina Stamouli
3D Visualisation : K-studio (Dimitris Sotiropoulos)
Branding Designer : Angelos Botsis
Surveyor : Christos Georgakopoulos
Planning Consultant: Christos Georgakopoulos
Structural Engineer Panagiotis Zourntos
Mechanical Engineer : ERGO-PRAXIS, Kostas Angelakoudis
Lighting Designer: Ifi group
Sound Consultant : Vasilios Mpantounas
Kitchen Consultant : INOX HAND Dimitris Kalogeras
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Whitney: How to save Thanksgiving
Stu Whitney
swhitney@argusleader.com
Thanksgiving is a celebration of family, food and fellowship – a time for loved ones to embrace the holiday and appreciate blessings for which they are thankful.
In 2016, that means things could get ugly.
Coming off a bitter and divisive presidential election that will put Donald Trump in the White House, nerves are definitely frayed. Tempers are short. And according to Facebook, Scott Baio is our new Secretary of State.
Since dinner-table discussions at Thanksgiving sometimes veer toward politics, you need to tread lightly. It’s not worth a family schism to respond to “Would you please pass the butter squash?” with a remark such as “Would you please stop destroying our country?”
In the interest of public service, I’ve created basic ground rules for the Thanksgiving feast that will help preserve domestic tranquility, at least until someone mentions the Dakota Access Pipeline. Here’s the rundown:
— Stay away from campaign phrases. If your niece spills milk during the meal, it’s considered poor form to jokingly suggest that the family “lock her up.”
— Don’t invite Uncle Eugene. A simple request to distribute napkins will lead to a soliloquy about how the Pope knew about Hillary’s private email server but was sworn to secrecy by Wolf Blitzer.
— Under no circumstances is the moniker “Crooked Grandma” acceptable.
— No merchandise allowed. Just as Grandpa shouldn’t wear his “Make America Great Again” hat, your just-home-from-college daughter is discouraged from donning her “Turkey Lives Matter” T-shirt while requesting a vegan plate.
Whitney: How to follow Election Day
— Try to remain humble if your candidate won. When you offer to help with the dishes, don’t refer to the process as “draining the swamp.”
— Speak in generalities when possible. When it’s time for family members to express what they are thankful for, it’s best to steer away from “Ivanka” as your response.
— No phones at the table. The last thing you need before dessert if for Aunt Florence to announce breaking news from her email string that Rudy Giuliani was actually the first man on the moon.
— If your sister-in-law suggests she needs to use the restroom following the meal, it is best not to reply with the words “I’m With Her.”
— Display sensitivity in case of bruised feelings. Portion sizes should not be spelled out to guests as “small, medium and Chris Christie.”
— When the conversation steers to football, don’t make it political by wondering aloud how top-ranked Alabama would fare against Trump University.
— If someone asks if you would like creamed peas, it’s best not to answer by shouting “DON’T EVER MENTION GREENPEACE AGAIN IN MY HOUSE, YOU FILTHY LIBERAL!”
— And, perhaps most importantly, if someone at the dinner table brings up the Supreme Court, drop your fork and immediately dial 911.
Argus Leader Media city columnist Stu Whitney can be reached at swhitney@argusleader.com. Follow him on Twitter @stuwhitney
The election is getting people uninvited to Thanksgiving
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The North Andaman region is easy to reach by from major destinations in Thailand including Bangkok, Phuket, and Ranong. At the northernmost tip of the North Andaman is Ranong province, which has its own airport and well-serviced bus station. The Southernmost gateway is the popular tourist destination of Phuket, complete with international airport and bus station. A bit further away, the eastern gateway of Surathani has an airport and train station that links to Bangkok.
Common starting points for a journey in this area are the towns of Kuraburi, Kampuan, and Kapoe, all of which are situated on the area’s main road, Highway No. 4.
Some communities offer a transfer service, while others may advise you to make your way direct to the village. Please contact your tour operator or village coordinator directly for more travel details which will depend on your mode of transport and previous destination.
There is no alcohol, drugs or pork allowed in Muslim villages.
It is customary in Thailand to remove shoes before entering a house, mosque or shop. If you are unsure, see if there are any shoes outside by the door.
In Thai culture women dress modestly. When visiting villages, women should keep shoulders and knees covered. Please avoid low-cut tops, long-slung trousers and short skirts or shorts.
Some villages are located near the beach. When on the beach in a Muslim area, please wear shorts and T-shirt over your swimming costume.
Villagers and locals should be treated with respect and not as simple subject matter for holiday pictures. Please ask before taking pictures, or alternatively, simply point to your camera and make an OK sign
Please dispose of litter thoughtfully and assist the villagers keep their village clean
Consider not to taking shells or coral from the beach and sea, but rather to leave them where they can be appreciated by all.
Getting here by Bus
Arriving in the North Andaman area by bus is an affordable and convenient way to travel.
Make sure to inform the bus driver of your destination, and he should indicate when you need to get off. Buses coming from the south usually stop in the town of Takua Pa, which is 45 minutes from Kuraburi.
Common arrival and departure points include:
Visitors coming from Bangkok typically take a night bus to either Kuraburi or Ranong. Buses depart from Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal (sai tai mai in Thai). Please note that several companies operate these buses, and the company which you buy your ticket from will depend on your departure time. The journey to Ranong Bus Terminal takes eight hours, while Kuraburi is reached in about 10 hours.
Plan to leave for the terminal before 16.30, as the traffic usually gets much worse after this time. If you are traveling during Thai public holidays, it is advised that you arrive at the bus terminal as early as possible.
Southern Bus Terminal General Enquiries +66 (0) 2435 1199, +66 (0) 2435 1200
From Bangkok to Ranong
Lignite Tour Bus Company operates a 24-seater air-conditioned public bus leaves Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal at 20.00.
Newmit Tour Bus Company operates an air-conditioned 32-38-seater bus that departs the Southern Bus Terminal twice daily at 08.10 and 20.00.
Chocanan Tour Bus Company operates an air con 32-36-seater bus that departs the Southern Bus Terminal twice daily at 08.10 and 20.00.
From Bangkok to Kuraburi
Buses depart daily from Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal (sai tai mai in Thai) between 17:00 and 21:00. There are different classes of bus available, ranging from second class to VIP, which has more space. A ticket costs from around 600 Baht or higher, depending on the class.
Make sure the bus travels down the Andaman coast through Kuraburi. Make sure the destination is Kuraburi (NOT Krabi). Once on the bus, inform the driver or the conductor that you want to get off at Kuraburi. In the event that a direct bus to Kuraburi is not available, you can take a bus to Ranong, and then take another bus down to Kuraburi.
From within Southern Thailand
From Ranong, local buses head south to Kapoe, Kampuan, and Kuraburi several times a day. Consult the bus station for details.
From Phuket, you will need to get on a Phuket-Chumpon or Phuket-Bangkok bus that runs through Kuraburi, Kampuan, and Kapoe. These buses leave the bus station at 08:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:30, 17:30. Typically, buses stop for 15-20 minutes in Takua Pa, which is 40 minutes south of Kuraburi.
From Phang Nga, buses leave for Ranong at 08:30, 12:30, and 13:30.
From Krabi, buses leave for Ranong at 07:00, 11:00, and 12:00.
From Surathani, buses leave for Takua Pa hourly between 9:00 and 16:00. The trip is about three hours long. You will then need to catch a bus north from Takua Pa.
From Takua Pa, there are non air-conditioned bus smaller orange buses that run to Kuraburi for 50 Baht. Larger air-conditioned buses will stop anywhere in the area on their way to Ranong, Chumphon, or Bangkok.
From Khao Lak, take a local bus (two-three hours, 100 Baht) from one of the bus stops. Look for the Phuket-Chumpon or the Phuket-Bangkok bus that runs through Kuraburi. Alternatively, make your way to Takua Pa, and board a bus to Kuraburi, Ranong, Chumphon, or Bangkok.
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Julia Wolkoff
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Dropkick My Heart
Powerhouse M.A., Book 1
By: Winter Travers
Narrated by: Pam Tsujioka
Categories: Literature & Fiction, Action & Adventure
Fallen Lords MC Series, Book 2
Narrated by: Melissa Barr, Paul Brion
After watching her best friend Karmen fall in love, Nikki starts to soften to the idea of a happily ever after with Fallen Lords VP Pipe. He's ruggedly handsome with a careless attitude, and it's the exact lethal and sexy combination that breaks Nikki's heart. Pipe Mark cares about one person. A revolving door of women might spend the night in his bed, but they all know the score before they step foot through the door: 1. No promises. 2. One night. They all respect the rules and go on their merry way more than satisfied in the morning. All except Nikki. Nikki makes Pipe want more.
Fallen Lords M.C. Series, Book 3
Maniac West isn't a man to mess with. Not with him and not with his club. When he is assigned to watch over Wren, he ignores how he feels about the woman with the soulless eyes. Something in them makes him crave to return light there. But Wren is a job. No more, no less. That all changes when Wren decides she doesn't want to live.
Wrecker lives for the Fallen Lords MC. The club is the only thing he cares about. Until her. Alice's world is spiraling. The one person she thought she'd always have is gone, leaving her to pick up the pieces of her own shattered heart. Except, the only way she can find to do that may ruin her. When Wrecker gets the call to check in on Alice, the woman he finds is just a shell of the outspoken crazy lady he knows her to be. That guts him. He wants the real Alice back, and he'll stop at nothing to pull her out of the darkness.
Fallen Lords MC, Book 5
Boink messed up huge, and the Fallen Lords MC is not happy. Now it's his chance to redeem himself by protecting the same woman who had distracted him that day. Mayra needs a safe place to land, and the Fallen Lords Clubhouse is perfect until her past comes back with a vengeance. Boink is the only one who will save her, but even he doesn't seem to like her much.
Burndown
Nitro Crew, Book 1
Narrated by: Darcy Emerson
He knows how to get your motor running....Remy is good with his hands. So good, that if it has wheels and an engine, he's your guy. Being a master mechanic on a NHRA pit crew is his dream come true. Nothing can take that away from him. At least that's what he thinks....
Loving Lo
Devil's Knights Series, Book 1
Narrated by: Christopher Branam
Finding love again was never in Meg's plans. One eventful morning at the dollar store changes her life forever.
BangShift
Skid Row Kings Series, Book 3
Narrated by: Jack Le Mans
Kurt Jensen has had enough. Tired of being under his brother's thumb and having the one person he wanted push him away, Kurt knew it was time to leave. California was supposed to be the new start he craved and needed, but one wrong turn brought everything crashing down around him, literally. Leelee Perez messed up any chance she had with Kurt by pushing him away and has regretted it since. Kurt had been Leelee's knight in shining armor a year ago, saving not only her, but also the small family she clung to.
Narrated by: John Hong
Mitch Jensen knows what it's like to have nothing and claw your way up from the bottom. Living with nothing growing up, he's always strived to help those in need. Except, he's never met someone who didn't want his help. Scarlett James is running from a life she never wanted but was too afraid to leave. Free from the man who was destroying her, she now has to find her way and build a new life for her and her son. All Mitch wants to do is give Scarlett what she needs and deserves but with the walls Scarlett has built around her heart, Mitch can't find a way in.
Rock Chick Revenge
By: Kristen Ashley
Narrated by: Susannah Jones
Ava hates men, she has reason and she’s vowed not only never to get involved with another one again but also to exact vengeance on her best friend’s, lying, cheating husband. Since Luke, Ava’s childhood crush, is now a private investigator, she thinks to enlist him but changes her mind at the last second. Too late, Luke knows she’s up to something and he’s already seen many a Rock Chick try to fight her own battles without the Hot Bunch stepping in. He’s having none of it. She’s having none of him. The clash of the Rock Chick and Hot Guy begins....
Great series
By hazelnut on 06-10-2017
Rock Chick Reckoning
Stella Gunn is the lead singer and lead guitarist of the Blue Moon Gypsies, and Stella used to be Mace’s girl. But Kai “Mace” Mason broke up with her and the loss of him rocked her world. One night, Stella gets a call, late (again), from one of the members of her crazy band. She has to go play clean up (again) and runs into Mace (and a shed load of police) and ends up getting shot. Mace finds he doesn’t like it much that his ex-girlfriend got shot right in front of him, but it’s worse. A very bad man has thrown down the gauntlet, and all the Rock Chicks are in the firing line.
Beware the epilogue!!!
By Rebecca on 07-07-2017
Rock Chick Regret
Sadie Townsend is known by all as the Ice Princess and she’s worked hard to earn her reputation. Her father, a now-incarcerated drug lord, has kept her under his thumb her whole life and she’s learned enough from living in his world to give everyone the cold shoulder.
By Mozzy on 31-12-2017
Rock Chick Revolution
Ally Nightingale has secrets. Secrets she doesn't even share with the Rock Chicks. But two men know what she's up to. One has her back. The other has her heart, but he doesn't know it. As Ally rewinds the last year of her life, she knows two things. One, she’s never going to get what every Rock Chick should have - her own Hot Bunch guy. And two, she’s a Nightingale through and through. She just isn’t sure what to do about that. But as her secrets are revealed, the men in her life react.
I loved this book
Men of Inked: Heatwave, Book 2
By: Chelle Bliss
Narrated by: Samantha Brentmoor, Jason Clarke
Gigi thought she'd never fall in love, but then he rode into her world covered in ink and wrapped in chaos. Pike never expected his past to follow him into his future, but nothing stays hidden for long. Burn is book two in the Men of Inked: Heatwave series by Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author Chelle Bliss.
Brilliant. Hot . Sexy . Yummmmmmmy 😘😘
By Barbra Lazzarini on 26-12-2019
Rock Chick Renegade
Juliet Lawler has got a score to settle against the drug dealers of Denver. Vance Crowe has made it his mission that Jules won’t get dead while dishing out vigilante justice. Jules doesn’t have time for romance; she’s too busy saving the world. She enlists Zip (the gunstore owner), Heavy (an ex-PI) and Frank (a mysterious recluse) to help. The Rock Chicks get involved to provide advice and guidance. The Hot Bunch adopt Jules as one of their own.
Rock Chick Redemption
Roxie’s on the run from a bad boyfriend who will not catch the hint that it is o-v-e-r. She’s in no mood for love at first sight, but when her eyes fall on Hank, it’s trouble from the get-go. Roxie tries to hold Hank at arm's length but Hank wants to be a closer (as in, a lot closer). Roxie’s trouble catches up with her and Hank wants to help but Roxie knows in her heart that she’s no good for a white-hat guy. The problem is no one agrees with her, especially her crazy hippie best friend Annette or her parents; the even crazier small-Indiana-town Herb and Trish.
Narrated by: Jessica Eastwick
Luke Jensen lived on the wrong side of the tracks all his life, but that never stopped him from realizing his dream and making it a reality. Now, the king of the street racing scene, he finally has everything he wants and he won't let anyone take it away from him. Violet Barnes lived a sheltered life growing up, never fitting in except in the books that she loved. After losing her parents, she forges forward, creating her own little world, content in being alone.
His Beauty
Wounded Souls Series, Book 3
By: Leah Sharelle
Narrated by: Antony Ferguson, Cat Gould
You, Beauty, are the love of my life. Steel was one of the best snipers the commandos had ever seen. He was the VP of the Wounded Souls MC and ran the club's Bar and Grill. Steel was also desperately lonely. He tried to fill the void in his heart with the wrong woman. Callie was easy, she didn't make him use his heart. The path he secretly wanted to take, would lead him to the woman he really wanted. Can he trust her enough to show that part of him he hides behind the playboy image?
Narrated by: Callie Dalton, Jacob Morgan, Samantha Brentmoor
Tamara Gallo was missing something in life. Looking for adventure, she takes off, searching for a hot biker who can deliver more than a good time. But once inside the Disciples compound, she may get more than she bargained for. The badass biker thought he had everything he wanted. He had his freedom, the open road, and the brotherhood. But after being tasked with protecting an innocent, he realizes he's missing the most important thing of all...the love of a good woman. But can the bossy biker tame the wild child, or will she be too much for him to handle?
Had high hopes for this one
By BookLover on 06-03-2020
Countless hours of practice, and enough determination to succeed no matter the cost.
Life on the competition circuit was fast-paced, and exciting, but now Kellan is ready to settle down, and stay in his own bed for longer than a week. Kellan thought he had it all figured out, except he didn’t figure in the sassy barista next door.
Molly saved every penny she had to buy the quirky coffee shop on the corner. Now her quiet little piece of heaven is being threatened by the grunting and yelling from the karate studio next door. Surely one doesn’t need to scream so much, right?
With Molly throwing down the gauntlet to quiet down or shut down, Kellan does the only thing he can do.
Take off the sparring gloves, and show the barista just what Powerhouse Martial Arts is all about.
Strength, style, and taking no prisoners.
©2017 Winter Travers (P)2020 Winter Travers
Lean into It
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Children of Time
By: Adrian Tchaikovsky
Narrated by: Mel Hudson
Adrian Tchaikovksy's critically acclaimed stand-alone novel Children of Time is the epic story of humanity's battle for survival on a terraformed planet. Who will inherit this new Earth? The last remnants of the human race left a dying Earth, desperate to find a new home among the stars. Following in the footsteps of their ancestors, they discover the greatest treasure of the past age - a world terraformed and prepared for human life. But all is not right in this new Eden.
Beautifully Read
By Dianne Henderson on 26-11-2017
Series: The Children of Time Novels, Book 1
Children of Ruin
Thousands of years ago, Earth’s terraforming program took to the stars. On the world they called Nod, scientists discovered alien life - but it was their mission to overwrite it with the memory of Earth. Then humanity’s great empire fell, and the program’s decisions were lost to time. Aeons later, humanity and its new spider allies detected fragmentary radio signals between the stars. They dispatched an exploration vessel, hoping to find cousins from old Earth. But those ancient terraformers woke something on Nod better left undisturbed. And it’s been waiting for them.
Just as engrossing as it's predecessor..
Bold as Love
By: Gwyneth Jones
It's Dissolution Summer, and as the United Kingdom prepares to break up into separate nations, the Counterculturals have gathered for a festival where everything's allowed. Among them is a talented little brat called Fiorinda, rock and roll princess by birth, searching for her father, the legendary Rufus O'Niall. Instead, she finds Ax Preston, the softly spoken guitarman with bizarre delusions about saving the country from the dark ages. Together with Sage Pender, techno-wizard king of the lads, they join the pop-icon team that's supposed to make the government look cool.
Dressing the Dearloves
By: Kelly Doust
One crumbling grand manor house, a family in decline, five generations of women and an attic full of beautiful clothes with secrets and lies hidden in their folds.... Failed fashion designer Sylvie Dearlove is coming home to England - broke, ashamed and in disgrace - only to be told her parents are finally selling their once grand, now crumbling country house, Bledesford, the ancestral home of the Dearlove family for countless generations.
Precious Things
In the tradition of gloriously absorbing, lush and moving women's fiction by authors such as Kate Morton, Lucinda Riley and Joanne Harris comes Precious Things. Normandy, France, 1891: a young woman painstakingly sews an intricate beaded collar to her wedding dress, the night before her marriage to someone she barely knows. Yet Aimee longs for so much more....
A lovely read
By Elizabeth on 04-05-2016
Frozen Out
Gunnhildur Mystery, Book 1
By: Quentin Bates
The discovery of a corpse washed up on a beach in an Icelandic backwater sparks a series of events that propels the village of Hvalvik's police sergeant Gunnhildur into deep waters. Although under pressure to deal with the matter quickly, she is suspicious that the man's death was no accident and once she has identified the body, sets about investigating his final hours. The case takes Gunnhildur away from her village and into a cosmopolitan world of shady deals, government corruption and violence.
Series: Gunnhildur Mystery, Book 1
Quantum Gravity, Book 1
By: Justina Robson
The Quantum Bomb of 2015 changed everything. The fabric that kept the universe's different dimensions apart was torn and now, six years later, the people of earth exist in uneasy company with the inhabitants of, amongst others, the elfin, elemental, and demonic realms. Magic is real and can be even more dangerous than technology. Elves are exotic, erotic, dangerous, and really bored with the constant Lord of the Rings references.
Series: Quantum Gravity, Book 1
Detective Gunnhildur sets to investigate two seemingly separate cases, but uncovers some disturbing links. Top class crime writing set in Icleand. Following her promotion and working now from Reykjavik, Gunnhildur is given responsibility for two cases - the first in tracking down an escaped convict who's keen to settle old scores, and the other, the murder of a TV fitness presenter in her city centre apartment.
Book two of the Quantum Gravity series sees Lila Black drawn into the intoxicatingly dangerous demon realm. Capricious, in love with beauty, demons are best left to themselves. This is not easy when they can't resist tampering with humans.
When a shipowner is found dead, tied to a bed in one of Reykjavik's smartest hotels, sergeant Gunnhildur Gisladottir of the city police force sees no evidence of foul play but still suspects things are not as cut-and-dried as they seem. And as she investigates the shipowner's untimely - and embarrassing - demise, she stumbles across a discreet bondage society whose members are being systematically exploited and blackmailed.
Cold Malice
Reykjavík Detective Gunnhildur Gísladóttir tries not to believe in ghosts. But when Helgi, one of her team, is certain he's seen a man who had been declared dead more than 15 years ago, she reluctantly gives him some unofficial leeway to look into it. Has the not-so-dead man returned from the grave to settle old scores, or has he just decided to take a last look around his old haunts?
Cold Breath
Gunnhildur reluctantly allows herself to be taken off police duties to act as bodyguard to a man with a price on his head. Hidden away in a secure house outside Reykjavík, Gunna and the high-profile stranger, a guest of the interiors minister, are thrown together - too close for comfort. They soon find they are neither as safe nor as carefully hidden as Gunna and her boss had thought.
Officer Gunnhildur, Book 5
Snowed in with a couple of psychopaths for the winter.... When two small-time crooks rob Reykjavik's premier drugs dealer, hoping for a quick escape to the sun, their plans start to unravel after their getaway driver fails to show. Tensions mount between the pair and the two women they have grabbed as hostages when they find themselves holed up upcountry in an isolated hotel that has been mothballed for the season.
Cold Steal
A successful housebreaker who leaves no traces and no clues as he strips Reykjavík homes of their valuables has been a thorn in the police's side for months. But when one night the thief breaks into the wrong house, he finds himself caught in a trap as the stakes are raised far beyond anything he could have imagined.
Lila Black returns in the fourth volume of high-octane, high-magic, high-tech adventures. Ever since the Quantum Bomb of 2015 things have been different; the dimensions have fused and suddenly our world is accessible to elves, demons, ghosts, and elementals-and their worlds are open to us. Things have been different for Special Agent Lila Black too: she's been tortured and magic-scarred by elves; rebuilt by humans into a half-robot, part-AI, nuclear-fueled walking arsenal; married to a demon; and is in love with a recently-deceased elf.
Ever since the Quantum Bomb of 2015 things have been different; the dimensions have fused and suddenly our world is accessible to elves, demons, ghosts and elementals and their worlds are open to us. Things have been different for Special Agent Lila Black too: Tortured and magic-scarred by elves, rebuilt by humans into a half-robot, part-AI, nuclear-fueled walking arsenal, and carrying the essence of a dead elfin necromancer in her chest, sometimes she has trouble figuring out who she is.
Down to the Bone
The gap between the worlds was so thin in places, you could almost step across without meaning to... Lila Black can still turn into a lethal war-winning machine with the merest thought but she doesn't work for the agency any more. Problem is, she has no idea what to do next. Teazle is a demon who may have become Death's Angel. Zal is a has-been elven musician without a band. They don't add up to much and when they get together major stuff goes down.
Castles Made of Sand
Ax Preston, Sage Pender and Fiorinda, charismatic leaders of the Rock-n-Roll Reich, have beaten the cascade of disasters that followed the collapse of the former United Kingdom. Now they have to find some resolution to the impossible dynamics of their own relationship, while the world keeps falling apart. There are fearsome things going on in England's rural hinterland, and in Continental Europe the Green Nazis are planning a final solution to desperate environmental damage.
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October 8, 2020 / By Riley L. / Home Audio
Google Chromecast Audio was a very similar device to Google Chromecast, but with different cables and streaming capabilities.
Where Chromecast was created to beam shows and movies to your TV from streaming services like Netflix and Hulu, Chromecast Audio was created to beam music to your speaker system from streaming music services like Spotify and Google Play.
As of 2019, Google Chromecast is discontinued, leaving users who have gotten used to the device’s sleek design and integration scouring the marketplace in a search for similar products.
If you’re looking for an alternative to Google Chromecast Audio, here are a few possibilities. None of these will truly replace Chromecast Audio, but they will give a decent approximation.
Bose SoundTouch Wireless Link Adapter
Bluetooth Audio Adapter
Sonos or Bose Speakers
While Chromecast Audio has been discontinued, Google Chromecast is still on the market, and it offers the closest available alternative to Chromecast Audio. It should. It is, after all, practically the same device designed for different utility.
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If, by chance, your stereo/speaker system is already hooked up to your TV, integration with Google Chromecast is super easy. Simply stream to Google Chromecast through your audio program as normal. (Chromecast should appear as a device option in Spotify and Google Play as soon as you set it up in the Google Home app.)
If your stereo/speaker system is separate from your TV, you’ll have to get a little more creative. You can use an HDMI splitter to direct the audio signal from the TV to your audio system.
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This can cause some latency issues, so it’s essential to use high-quality cables when connecting.
AudioCast is exactly like Chromecast Audio. Like exactly. It looks the same. It connects the same way. In fact, I wouldn’t be a bit surprised if they were churned out by the same factory. (Not saying they are. I’m just saying I wouldn’t be surprised.)
It’s basically the generic version of Chromecast Audio.
Since it is the generic version of Chromecast Audio, it works… well, generically. A simple gander at the AudioCast app reviews on Google Play or the App Store will show you that it works for some people, doesn’t work for others, might work for a minute, or might only work with certain music services.
And you have to go through the AudioCast app to send any music to the AudioCast device.
Can’t say we recommend this one, but if you are most concerned about finding something just like Chromecast Audio, this is your answer.
When it comes to streaming music from your apps to your speakers, it really is just a matter of linking your speakers up to your house’s WiFi.
That’s the idea behind the Bose SoundTouch Wireless Link Adapter.
Bose SoundTouch works like Chromecast Audio in that it connects to your speaker system via cables, then you just send the audio signal over WiFi and it plays it through the speaker system.
The biggest difference is that SoundTouch is considerably more expensive than Chromecast Audio at around $150.
We know, we know. Streaming over Bluetooth doesn’t provide the same audio quality as streaming over WiFi. But a quality Bluetooth adapter with a good sound system can come pretty dang close. And it’s similar to Chromecast Audio in a lot of ways.
A Bluetooth audio adapter is compact, inexpensive, and always ready to go once installed.
You won’t get the same quality, but if you’ve got a high-end sound system with good quality speakers and connectors, some of the lossiness can be made up on the receiving end.
And it’s cheaper than a WiFi pass-through.
Not at all comparable in terms of price, if it’s sheer sound quality you’re looking for to replace Chromecast Audio, it’s hard to beat a WiFi-enabled receiver. And it works just like Chromecast Audio. Simply send your music from your streaming service to the device.
A WiFi receiver is ideal for those who already have quality speaker setups, or those who are looking to set up a high-definition, premium listening environment.
Hook up your good speakers, and you’re basically listening to your music apps through a real stereo. The final sound quality is entirely dependent on the speakers you connect.
As far as sound and versatility, this is your best option for replacing Chromecast Audio, but it will cost you hundreds of dollars (thousands, if you’re buying speakers too) instead of tens of dollars.
Our favorite Wifi Receiver options:
Sony STR-DN1080 7.2-ch Surround Sound Home Theater AV Receiver (Chromecast and Spotify Connect built in)
Denon AVR-S750H Receiver
Marantz M-CR612 Network CD Receiver (2019 Model)
If you don’t already have speakers, you may actually save money by buying a WiFi-enabled speaker system instead of going the independent receiver route.
Sonos and Bose smart speakers are designed specifically with streaming music in mind, have excellent sound quality, and don’t require any additional devices to make them work.
They are, however, pricey. Real pricey. If you want a full sound system, it will cost you upwards of $1,000, but when it comes to the sound, it’s worth it.
Our favorite option right now is the Bose Lifestyle 650 Home Entertainment System.
When it comes down to it, there is no true alternative to Google Chromecast Audio.
If you’re looking for comparable sound quality, you can get it, but it’s going to cost you substantially more.
If you’re looking for a lower price point, you can get it, but your sound quality is going to suffer.
Basically, Google discontinuing Chromecast Audio was a blow to audio connoisseurs everywhere. Hopefully, they are working on a replacement that offers the same quality at the same price for release in the near future.
Riley L.
At 18, I headed off to study music business in college with the intention of becoming a recording artist. That didn't happen, but it did give me greater insight into the music industry. As a filmmaker and amateur singer-songwriter, I use a lot of recording equipment in a variety of settings and scenarios. I play guitar very badly, ukulele worse, and am an admirer (occasional purchaser) of unusual instruments. A million years ago, I was a runner-up in a songwriting contest. Favorite artists: The Corrs, Kasey Chambers, Mavis Staples, David Ford, Beth Hart, Amanda Marshall, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Kathy Mattea, Linda Eder
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China hosts regional talks with North Korean threats on table
December 25, 2019 Zoe
Issued on: 24/12/2019 – 22:12 Modified: 24/12/2019 – 22:15
China hosted the leaders of squabbling neighbours South Korea and Japan for their first official meeting in over a year on Tuesday, flexing its diplomatic muscle with America’s two key Asian allies and seeking unity on how to deal with a belligerent North Korea.
The gathering in the southwestern city of Chengdu was held with the clock ticking on a threatened “Christmas gift” from North Korean leader Kim Jong-un that could reignite global tensions over the country’s nuclear programme.
Kim has promised the unidentified “gift” – which analysts and US officials believe could be a provocative missile test – if Washington does not make concessions in their nuclear talks by the end of the year.
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that “we’ll find out what the surprise is and we’ll deal with it very successfully”, joking that “maybe it’s a present where he sends me a beautiful vase as opposed to a missile test”.
After the meeting with China, both Japan and South Korea urged the resumption of talks between Pyongyang and Washington – which have been largely deadlocked since a second summit between Trump and Kim in Hanoi collapsed at the start of this year.
The leaders of the three countries also promised to help promote dialogue to rid the Korean peninsula of nuclear weapons.
Also on Tuesday, North Korean state media slammed Tokyo as a “political dwarf”, saying North Korea’s weapons tests “pose no threat” to Japan.
If the North fired an intercontinental ballistic missile in defiance of UN sanctions, it would contradict Trump’s argument that he had succeeded in reducing risks from North Korea.
Former US national security adviser John Bolton, who was dismissed in September, on Monday criticised Trump’s strategy and warned the North posed an immediate threat.
“The risk to US forces & our allies is imminent & more effective policy is required before NK has the technology to threaten the American homeland,” tweeted Bolton.
South Korea, Japan leaders share first meeting in 15 months
The Tuesday gathering in China featured the first bilateral meeting between South Korea’n President Moon Jae-in and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 15 months.
Ties between the two Asian leaders have hit rock bottom lately over trade issues and other disputes related to decades of bitter wrangling over Japan’s 1910-1945 occupation of the Korean peninsula.
The United States has urged the pair to bury the hatchet – worried their poor relations were complicating diplomacy in Asia – although it has held off on direct mediation.
China is appearing to fill that void with the Chengdu event.
“As the region’s major power, China hopes to show its diplomatic presence to the world by bringing the Japanese and South Korean leaders to the same table,” Haruko Satoh, professor and expert on Chinese politics at Osaka University, told AFP.
Before leaving for China, Abe told reporters that links with Seoul remained “severe”.
But Abe and Moon were photographed smiling and shaking hands, and made positive overtures at the start of their bilateral meeting.
The relationship between Japan and both Koreas is overshadowed by the 35 years of brutal colonisation by the Japanese – including the use of sex slaves and forced labour – that is still bitterly resented today.
Controversial court rulings
Ties began a downward spiral in recent months after a series of South Korean court rulings ordering Japanese firms to compensate wartime forced labour victims.
These infuriated Tokyo, who insisted the matter had been settled by a 1965 treaty between the two countries.
Seoul then threatened to withdraw from a key military intelligence-sharing pact, although it reversed course in November and agreed to extend it “conditionally”.
Abe said he hoped “to improve the important Japan-South Korea relations and to exchange candid opinions”, according to Japanese public broadcaster NHK.
On Tuesday, Seoul’s presidential Blue House said Moon described the two countries as “the closest neighbours geographically, historically and culturally”.
But at a press conference after the bilateral, Abe said it was “South Korea’s responsibility” to resolve the issues.
“I urge the South Korean side to get the ball rolling to regain the soundness of Japan-South Korea relations,” he said.
(FRANCE 24 with AFP)
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AutoWeek editors don't think the Volt was the Best Concept vehicle at NAIAS
Jan 11th 2007 at 8:01PM
What do you think is the best concept vehicle at the NAIAS this week? Undoubtedly, based on reader comments, the Chevy Volt made the biggest impression on AutoblogGreen readers, but the editors of AutoWeek don't think it was the best. They gave their "Editors' Choice" award for Best Concept not to the Volt, but to the Ford Interceptor. Unverschämtheit, as they say in Germany. I'm not saying the Volt is the best possible car ever, but c'mon. The Volt did win AutoWeek's award for Most Significant, that award doesn't describe what the Volt was. It was the best concept, hands down.
Here's what AutoWeek editor and associate publisher Dutch Mandel said about the Interceptor: "No matter what you call it, this Ford sports sedan based on a stretched Mustang chassis is one hot concept. We can only hope Ford takes the next step to put this pony car for the family man into production as soon as possible."
As for the Volt, Bob Gritzinger, AutoWeek Senior Editor-News, said, "The idea behind the car -- a pure electric powertrain that gets its energy from plugging in at home or work, or from an on-board generator powered by a small gasoline engine -- is surprisingly simple. GM says they'll be ready to build this car by 2010 or 2012, and unless battery companies can't come through, Volt and GM's E-flex System could spell the beginning of the end of America's addiction to foreign oil."
Maybe it'll also signal the end of AutoWeek being so enamored with muscle they don't care what comes out the tailpipe.
[Source: AutoWeek]
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