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Great Society
Nacho's Whoring Amazon Wishlist of Death
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Post reply ( Re: Suffering Through TNG: It's time for your oral exam, Wesley! )
[quote author=nacho link=topic=3946.msg174934#msg174934 date=1582216990] Episode six is not a Seven of Nine backstory episode... But, unlike everyone else, her character is radically different and so far off the rails that it's almost impossible to reconcile her with the Seven of Nine we saw last. So when we actually do need a backstory episode...we don't get one! [/quote]
What is Nacho's Twitter handle? (e.g. @xxxx - this is case sensitive)):
Posted by: nacho
Holy shit... The actors who played Tom Paris and Harry Kim are doing a podcast where they watch every episode of Voyager. It's amazing:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1BLeoLPZkQW46o7Zmc5Rrb
Quote from: RottingCorpse on March 25, 2020, 11:14:31 AM
Nacho, you've stopped reporting on Picard. Apparently it's not living up to the hype?
It makes coronavirus look fun.
Posted by: RottingCorpse
Episode six is not a Seven of Nine backstory episode... But, unlike everyone else, her character is radically different and so far off the rails that it's almost impossible to reconcile her with the Seven of Nine we saw last. So when we actually do need a backstory episode...we don't get one!
Sigh... So Jeri Ryan gets shoehorned in to the finale of episode four in the most awkward way possible. But she's still super hot, so whatever.
Though now I'm worried they'll spend two episodes telling us what Seven of Nine has been doing in the last 15 years in the most minute detail.
At least I'm not this guy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWgCjWtFeUw
I'm not sure a 10 episode series needs TWO episodes of filler and exposition. But.... I hear Jeri Ryan's going to show up eventually.
Picard episode two holds up. We have a deep mystery here. A little bit of a red flag -- most of the episode is exposition. And it feels like most of the next episode will be finding clues and assembling a crew. We don't actually have that long a season here. It feels like all of season one will be building up to "the beginning of the adventure," which... Well, that's okay. But be careful, writers! Because eight hours of making sure the ship has enough gas has been a mistake made by many other sci-fi shows.
Quote from: RottingCorpse on January 23, 2020, 10:05:43 AM
Picard starts streaming today. I’m anxiously awaiting the Nacho review.
It's fucking incredible. Period. Go watch it.
Oh, shit... There's so much good Tv and sci-fi out there I forgot about this! Wow. Never thought I'd say that.
Looks like they're doing it episode by episode...
So I pushed through season two which...reboots the entire series! They're now 900 years in the future. reading about season 3, this was done to "free the series from the regular Star Trek timeline and was planned all along."
So... Why didn't you just make a post-Voyager series then if that's what you wanted? Or a standalone series that didn't have to spend EVERY SINGLE MOMENT dipping into fan service?
Yeah. I'm pretty excited for Picard.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FySrgrKJguE
Quote from: nacho on September 25, 2019, 02:30:06 PM
Okay, okay. I'm trying Discovery again.
So...my opinion is unchanged. I think Discovery suffers most from The Orville (which is what classic Trek should be like).
I actually feel like, if Discovery were a scifi show unrelated to Star Trek, it would be awesome. Instead they've taken a great standalone scifi show and shoe-horned as much Star Trek fan service as is humanly possible into every script and character motivation.
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UN COP16 Conference at GEO Certified™ Resort
12.29am 8th December 2010 - Courses - This story was updated on Friday, December 10th, 2010
Moon Palace and Riviera Cancun are flanked by sensitive mangrove ecosystems and the Meso-americano Reef
Riviera Cancun Golf & Resorts and Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort, two of the Mexican Caribbean’s leading golf destinations, have become GEO Certified™, an internationally recognised award from the Golf Environment Organization.
This prestigious designation signifies that the two golf courses, owned and operated by Palace Resorts, have met comprehensive and advanced sustainability requirements, and are committed to continually improving their environmental performance.
The Golf Environment Organization is a non-profit organization committed to strengthening ties between people, golf and the environment. Recognizing that opportunities for enhancing social and environmental quality abound in golfdevelopment and management, GEO works through a global community of partners to develop and deliver innovative, practical programs within a coordinated sustainable golf movement.
As the world’s environmental leaders convened at Moon Palace Resort for the United Nations COP16 Conference, they tackled the global challenge of climate change at a point of interface between biodiversity rich Mexican jungle and two of the world’s greenest golf courses – the first GEO Certified™ facilities in Latin America.
As owner Jose Chapur explains, environmental leadership goes to the heart of Palace Resorts’ business: “In developing golf around Cancun and the Riviera Maya we have embraced the environmental richness of our jungle landscape and taken every possible opportunity to conserve and enhance Mexico’s natural and cultural assets. The experience offered to our guests is both luxurious and also sensitive to the immeasurable value of the ecosystems that host it.
“Golfers that enjoy our resorts are particularly privileged as the courses here enable them to spend time enjoying our jungle and wildlife first-hand with their friends and families.
“GEO Certification is becoming established as a global seal of approval for environmentally sensitive golf. That we are among the first golf resorts toachieve this award is a source of great pride and a mark of distinction for our committed team of superintendents, groundsmen and ecologists.
Antonio Ortiz, Environmental Director for Palace Resorts added: “The great diversity of wildlife occupying our mangrove swamps includes anteaters, white tailed deer, swamp crocodiles and an significant collection of birds, smaller reptiles and other mammals. These two properties border an area of national ecological importance in the mesoamericano reef, and a significant area of mangrove swamps called the Nichupte Lagoon.
“Having worked closely with the development team, groundsmen and superintendents for many years, we have witnessed the management practices employed on these golf courses actually contribute significantly to increased levels of biodiversity.”
Philip Krick, Jr. Director of Golf for Palace Resorts, is delighted to be showcasing the highest standards in sustainable golf course management, both in the Mexican Caribbean and internationally: “Through continual improvement and the adoption of cutting edge solutions, such as our use of salt tolerant paspalum grasses and alternative organic products, Palace Resorts is committed to presenting a high quality golfing product that supports healthy ecosystems and brings our customers into contact with the incredible wildlife that inhabits our site.”
Aurelio Ahumada, President of the Mexico City based Fundación Eco Red, provided design and environmental assessment support to Palace Resorts throughout the development of the courses:
“It’s been an important learning and skill-development experience working with Palace Resorts to develop state-of-the-art sustainable golf courses which serve asenvironmental benchmarks for golf courses around the globe. There were challenges during the process but we are very pleased to have worked with such an experienced team in the creation of these magnificent courses which do so much to protect and enhance biological diversity.
Fernando Calderon, GEOSA, and Executive Director of ONCA, supervised the certification process at the two resorts: “Both Moon Palace and Riviera Cancun have set standards for golf course design, construction and operation that succeeds in enhancing natural surroundings while providing the highest quality golfing experience. We believe that the GEO Certification of these resorts will encourage other Latin American golf courses to follow in their footsteps and obtain this international environmental recognition.”
Jonathan Smith, CEO of the Golf Environment Organization expressed his delight at the achievement: “The certification of these two golf facilities demonstrates that golf course management and development can have considerable net benefits on environmental quality. Even within an extremely sensitive mangrove ecosystem, Moon Palace has found ways to go beyond protection and into restoration and enhancement.
“Their commitment to drive down and minimize resource inputs, along with ongoing partnership based biodiversity conservation, overlays a desire for their development not to exceed the carrying capacity of that ecosystem.
“It’s an outstanding example of the recognition that this unique and fragile environment is a huge part of the quality of the product that Palace Resorts offers.
“This has been achieved through the top-level vision of the owners, delivered by dedicated and skilled staff, and through the close support of the Eco-Red Foundation. Perhaps most significantly, these two resorts have been awardedcertification not because they were trying to reach a standard based on a set of criteria, to them the environment came first, and the recognition for this through certification verifies their commitment to environmental excellence.
GEO Certified™ reports for two golf courses can be viewed at:
Moon Palace: http://www.golfenvironment.org/certification/participating-facilities/MX/165
Riviera Cancun: http://www.golfenvironment.org/certification/participating-facilities/MX/166
The Golf Environment Organization and GEO Certified™
GEO is an international non-profit dedicated to supporting golf’s corporate responsibility and environmental action. GEO partners with governments, international environmental NGOs, scientists and corporate and individual sponsors including The European Tour, The R&A, The European Golf Association, UNEP, WWF, and the Club Managers Associations of Europe, America and China.
GEO Certified™ is the most accessible, credible and comprehensive sustainability certification in golf, with a productive and streamlined core content that enables golf clubs to plan, implement, record and gain recognition for continual business improvement.
GEO Certified / Golf Environment Organisation / Jonathan Smith / Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort / Riviera Cancun Golf & Resorts
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Gilde Healthcare company Acacia Pharma successfully raises EUR 40 Million via an Initial Global Offering on Euronext Brussels
With a EUR 190 million market cap, Acacia Pharma realizes the largest new healthcare listing on Euronext in two years.
Utrecht, The Netherlands - Acacia Pharma Group plc announces its Initial Global Offering and listing on Euronext Brussels. Shares in the Initial Global Offering are issued to institutional investors in Europe, the UK and the US, raising gross proceeds of EUR 40 million. The total market capitalisation of Acacia Pharma at the commencement of conditional dealings will be EUR 190 million, representing the largest new healthcare listing on Euronext in two years. The shares will trade under ticker symbol ACPH.
The new funds enable Acacia Pharma to build a successful US hospital-focused pharmaceutical business initially focused on commercialising its lead product BAREMSIS® for the rescue treatment of patients with post-operative nausea & vomiting (PONV). The NDA for BAREMSIS is under review by the FDA following four positive Phase 3 trials and the FDA has set Oct. 5, 2018 as the target date to complete its review. If the drug is approved, Acacia Pharma plans to commercialize the product itself in the U.S., primarily selling to hospitals. BAREMSIS could become an important new option for the 16 million surgical patients in the US annually who suffer PONV despite having received prior prophylaxis with standard antiemetics, an area where no other antiemetics have been successful in clinical studies; and in preventing PONV in combination with standard antiemetics in the 18 million patients in the US annually who are at high risk of developing it.
Additionally, the new funds allow Acacia Pharma to advance the development of APD403 for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) which has successfully completed one proof-of-concept and one Phase 2 dose-ranging study in patients receiving highly emetogenic chemotherapy.
Gilde Healthcare acted as lead investor in Acacia Pharma and supported the company from seed stage through its IPO. Gilde Healthcare remains represented on the board of Acacia post admission on Euronext.
Bank Degroof Petercam NV/SA and RBC Europe Limited acted as Joint Global Coordinators and Joint Bookrunners in connection with the Global Offer. Bank Degroof Petercam NV/SA acts as Stabilisation Manager.
Gilde Healthcare is a specialized European healthcare investor managing two business lines: a venture & growth capital fund and a lower mid-market buy-out fund. Gilde Healthcare's venture & growth capital fund invests in medtech, diagnostics, digital health and therapeutics. The portfolio companies are based in Europe and North America. Gilde Healthcare's lower mid-market buy-out fund invests in profitable European healthcare services companies with a focus on the Benelux and Dach-region. The portfolio consists of healthcare providers, suppliers of medical products and other service providers in the healthcare market. Since 2001 Gilde Healthcare has raised EUR 800 million (USD 1 billion) for its specialized funds. For more information, visit the company's website at www.gildehealthcare.com
Gilde Healthcare II is supported by the European Communities Growth and Employment Initiative, MAP – ETF Start-up Facility.
Betreffend: Acacia Pharma
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TALKING SCIENCE – BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN SCIENTIST AND JOURNALIST
Christina Schallenberg 1, *
1 School of Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of Victoria
Christina Schallenberg 1 AuthorId : 511410
1 School of Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of Victoria (School of Earth and Ocean Sciences, Bob Wright Centre, A405, University of Victoria, PO Box 3065 STN CSC, Victoria, BC, Canada V8W 3V6 - Canada) StructId : 121563
UVIC - University of Victoria [Canada] (University of Victoria 3800 Finnerty Road Victoria BC V8P 5C2 Canada - Canada) StructId : 15325
Abstract : The present public debate about climate change and the challenges it poses to society call for comprehensive science communication. The pitfalls of miscommunication are widely recognized as it has become clear that the public's understanding and interpretation of science plays a pivotal role in the perception of issues that span both science and policy. Scientists naturally feel a responsibility to communicate their knowledge and research findings to an audience beyond the scientific community itself, yet their efforts don't always yield the desired effect, leading to frustration and – in some cases – even withdrawal. Having worked as both a scientist and a science journalist, I would like to share insights from both perspectives that may help improve the communication between researchers and reporters. Rather than place these two professions on opposing sides, I would like to show how they could work together more efficiently. After all, they are working towards a common goal. A deeper understanding of the other's obligations, limitations, demands and strengths will make the process more pleasant and produce better results.
Sciences of the Universe [physics] / Earth Sciences / Oceanography
Contributor : Ivo Grigorov <>
Submitted on : Friday, July 16, 2010 - 9:51:39 AM
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Christina Schallenberg. TALKING SCIENCE – BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN SCIENTIST AND JOURNALIST. ClimECO2 International Summer School - Oceans, Marine Ecosystems, and Society facing Climate Change, Aug 2010, Brest, France. ⟨hal-00502905⟩
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New Licensing Arrangements for Labour Hire Operators
Harmers Workplace LawyersNew Licensing Arrangements for Labour Hire Operators
Authors: Greg Robertson & Amelia Dowey
On April 29, 2019, the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2018 (“the Act”) came into effect. From this date onwards, labour-hire providers will have a six-month transition period to apply for a licence under the Act’s Labour Hire Licensing Scheme (“Scheme”).
From October 30, 2019 onwards, substantial penalties will apply to labour hire providers who do not have a licence or a licence application pending and to businesses that use unlicensed providers.
Host employers that use unlicensed providers will face fines of up to $500,000.
The Scheme was introduced following the Victorian Inquiry into the Labour Hire Industry and Insecure Work(“Inquiry”) in 2016. The Inquiry found there was a problem with “rogue” labour hire operators in Victoria, particularly evident in the horticultural industry, and the meat and cleaning industries, which had led to the exploitation of vulnerable workers.
The Inquiry recommended that Victoria introduce its own labour hire licensing scheme, the most common reform proposal put forward by stakeholders, and in doing so lead the way for the national adoption of a labour hire licensing scheme.
In the announcement for the Scheme on February 28, 2019, the Minister for Industrial Relations, Tim Pallas, said the scheme would bring a new level of integrity and scrutiny to the labour hire sector and ensure vulnerable workers are kept safe from exploitation and being underpaid.
To obtain a licence, providers will be required to pass a “fit and proper person test.” For the purposes of the Act, a “fit and proper person” will be a person who has not:
within the past 10 years, been found guilty of an indictable offence; and
within the past 5 years, been found by a court, tribunal or regulator to have contravened a workplace law, a labour hire industry law or a minimum accommodation standard.
Furthermore, the Act requires that a “fit and proper person”, either personally or an officer of body corporate, will not be a person who within the past 5 years has:
had a licence under a labour hire industry law cancelled, suspended or revoked;
been insolvent or was an externally administered company under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (“Corporations Act”);
been an officer of another body corporate whose licence was cancelled, other that at the initiative of the holder of the licence; or
been disqualified from managing corporations within the meaning of Part 2D.6 of the Corporations Act.
Under the Act, labour hire providers seeking to apply for or renew a licence will also need to show, by way of a declaration, compliance with workplace laws, labour hire laws and minimum accommodation standards, as well as report annually on their activities.
The Labour Hire Licensing Authority was also established by the Act to oversee the licensing system, to regulate the provision of labour hire services, to ensure all Victorian labour hire providers are licensed and that users of labour hire only use licensed providers.
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Healix Risk Oracle 2021 identifies key risks beyond the pandemic
Published on 7th December, 2020
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Could other threats hit business while COVID-19 continues to dominate the risk agenda?
There’s no question what has occupied the majority of attention for risk managers during 2020 but the all-consuming consequences of the pandemic could leave governments and employers exposed to other risks in 2021.
Our annual Healix Risk Oracle 2021 report identifies key areas of risk – besides the continued impact of COVID-19 – that we believe need to be recognised by risk managers in 2021. It is vital for organisations with employees heading back overseas as the much anticipated vaccine programme rolls out, to ensure that the myriad of other risks remain a focus.
2021 is likely to be as busy a year for challenging global events, some predictable and some unprecedented. Overlay this expectation with a new and as yet undefined normal and a global drive for economic growth, the need for robust organisational resilience plans is clear. Alongside the pandemic, more familiar risk factors have remained relevant.
The key now is to ensure consistent and reliable monitoring is combined with access to the most appropriate resources to ensure employee wellbeing remains the priority. With our deep-rooted, in-house medical and security expertise underpinned by modern technology, Healix offers a single-source comprehensive, compelling and powerful risk solution for 2021 and beyond.
In addition to the medical risks associated with COVID-19, Healix Risk Oracle identifies other key areas of risk for 2021:
Political Risk
Healix International risk experts believe that COVID-19 has aggravated the steady decay of the ‘social contract’. Longer-standing drivers include mounting frustrations over inequality, cynicism of perceived corrupt political elites, and distrust of wider civil society including the media and big business amid the preceding pandemic of ‘Fake News’.
Another enduring political risk trend identified by our risk experts relates to the erosion of domestic political cohesion by tensions between the ever polarising left / right political dichotomy. And the real front lines can be found online. Whether it has been by design or incidental, social media has become an incredibly effective political weapon. Complex political issues find themselves being misrepresented in the form of a ‘post’, ‘share’, or ‘tweet’. This dynamic will become more prevalent in 2021 and result in even more social and political divisiveness, with rising levels of political risk in locations where the ‘culture war’ is most pronounced.
For three years, Healix International has placed natural disasters as the leading security risk factor, and this is unlikely to change going forwards. Natural disasters are becoming more pronounced both in terms of frequency and severity. Building resilience to natural disasters is a significant exercise. Still, meteorological and geological trends can be helpful when it comes to arranging insurance cover, developing scenario-specific plans and supply-chain contingencies.
The second security risk factor is derived from the correlation between worsening socio-economic conditions and myriad low-level security threats. Lockdowns, societal disruption and economic hardship are certain to persist into 2021. However, the full socio-economic and psychosocial implications of the pandemic are likely to play out over a much longer timeframe. Healix experts believe a broad range of threat actors will benefit from discord, including criminals, terrorists and violent political groups as well as a comparative increase in crime and incidents of violence perpetrated by ‘faceless’ lone actors.
COVID-19 exposed a number of vulnerabilities in terms of organisational resilience. One of the most obvious was that of supply chain disruption. The highly complex logistical webs that make up the global economy have predominantly been designed with cost and efficiency in mind. Unless resilience starts to be factored into these considerations, disruption to supply chains will remain a significant operational risk factor.
The other big operational risk is cyber criminality which continues to have exponentially increasing relevance to businesses. The working from home ‘normal’ that emerged during 2020 opened up a sea of opportunity for cybercriminals, who are attempting to exploit the pandemic by deploying new and innovative online threats. All organisations need to take these threats seriously; cyber-attacks are no longer just an inconvenience; they are potentially calamitous.
Healix Risk Oracle 2021 concludes, of the many COVID-19 clichés heard in 2020, the one that seemed most popular in risk management circles referred to the pandemic as an ‘unforeseen’ or ‘once in a lifetime’ event. What has followed is the suggestion that the pandemic has triggered a paradigm shift in the industry and spawned the need for a new way of thinking. However, we do not believe that the pandemic is a fundamentally game-changing event which justifies a radical shift in approach.
While the impact of the pandemic will drag on for many months, the report suggests that risk managers must find the time to take stock of the learnt experience. Now is the time for reflective consideration of the organisation’s performance and learning from those lessons. This will better equip risk managers with the tools required for their primary purpose; making the right decisions on the basis of good intelligence and equipping organisations with the tools they need to adapt in the face of changing circumstances.
The Risk Oracle 2021 Report, along with the global Security Risk Map, can be downloaded here.
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Section 1115 Medicaid waivers allow states to explore new options for providing health coverage to persons who would otherwise not be eligible and allow states to examine innovative ways to deliver care by waiving certain requirements of the Medicaid Act.
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Is Your Smartphone or Tablet an Injury Risk?
TUESDAY, Feb. 25, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Here's a good reason to put your electronic devices down whenever you can: Experts say that using them incorrectly or too often can put you at risk for a range of injuries.
"When people position their hand, arm or neck in uncomfortable positions for a prolonged period of time, it can lead to strains and overuse injuries," said Dr. Michael Darowish, an orthopedic surgeon at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
Overuse, nerve and neck injuries are the three common types of problems, he said.
Nearly all types of overuse injuries such as "swiper's thumb" and "iPad hand" are a type of tendonitis.
"Often, we find it's De Quervain's tenosynovitis, an inflammation of the tendons that abduct the thumb," Darowish said in a Penn State news release. "Pregnant women and parents who often lift their young kids are prone to it, too."
Tendonitis also may occur in the fingers or wrists. Pain while texting, aching and soreness are mild symptoms.
Rest, anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen, and changes to activity can ease the pain. Severe cases may require cortisone injections, bracing or even surgery to calm the inflamed tendons, according to Darowish.
Nerve injuries include "cellphone elbow," which is likely irritation of the ulnar nerve that runs from the elbow to the small finger (cubital tunnel syndrome). Common symptoms include numbness in the ring and small fingers and having to "shake out" the hand. More severe symptoms include clumsiness and dropping things.
Similarly, carpal tunnel syndrome can be aggravated by improper ergonomics or overuse, causing numbness in the thumb, index and middle fingers.
In most cases, improving ergonomics will ease the symptoms. Other treatments include rest, anti-inflammatories and wrapping the elbow in a towel at night to prevent ulnar nerve irritation while sleeping, Darowish said.
Neck injuries include "text neck," which occurs when people spend a lot of time over a laptop or phone and develop neck spasms due to poor posture. Other symptoms may include tension headaches, grating or cracking of the neck.
Rest, exercise, and anti-inflammatory medications can help ease symptoms, according to Dr. Gregory Thompson, a neurosurgeon at Penn State Health St. Joseph Health System.
"Take the neck through a gentle range of motion by bending the head forward, backward, and turning side to side," Thompson said in the release. "If the neck pain began shooting down one or both arms or causes difficulty with walking, it may be more serious and one should see their primary care physician. Many of these issues are still responsive to nonoperative care."
The American Occupational Therapy Association offers tips for safe smartphone use.
SOURCE: Penn State Health, news release, Feb. 12, 2020
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Unique, individual creations for the home and garden.
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Peak District Barn No. 1 - SOLD! - Another variation of this barn coming soon!!!
I have based this on the barns I have seen around the the Peak District. This is a typical type of barn that has been in use here for many generations. A number of these barns have been restored but a great many more are now falling in to decay. A smaller project than recent ones, this barn has a foot print of approx. 46cm (w) x 26cm (d) x 27cm (h) (or 18" x 10" x 11"). It weighs approx. 13.5Kg (26lbs).
The materials used are locally sourced Mandale limestone (which contains 300 million year old crinoid and bi-valve fossils), Amazone beige limestone, oak, glass, copper and lead. It is all constructed on a stone base.
Note: The doors do not open.
Lychgate - £POA
Lychgates stand at the entrance to many churchyards and were once the resting place of a coffin awaiting burial (lych means 'body'). These days, it has more to do with the photo opportunities available for weddings and christenings! I've seen many lychgates around the Peak District and this one is a composite of some of them along with added raised gardens. It is built upon a natural stone base with a footprint of 90cm x 60cm (36 in x 24in) and stands approx. 42cm (17in) tall.
The other materials used are locally sourced Mandale limestone (which contains 300 million year old crinoid and bi-valve fossils), Amazone grey and beige limestone, oak, mild steel, copper and lead. The two watering troughs are not attached to the main base and can be removed or moved as desired.
Lockdown Mill - Commission
Lockdown Mill is a piece commissioned by a client to add to his garden pond and water fall called Lockdown Falls. The design of the mill was finalised by consultation with my client. Water will run through the channel where the wheel would have been and the top section of the main building can be used as a bird bath or bird feeder. Steel lifting beams where incorporated to add realism and for bird perches too.
It is built upon a natural stone base with a footprint of approximately 90cm x 60cm (36 in x 24in) and stands approx. 80cm (31in) tall. The other materials used are locally sourced Mandale limestone (which contains 300 million year old crinoid and bi-valve fossils), Amazone grey and beige limestone, oak, mild steel, copper and lead.
Cloister Well - SOLD
Built on a stone base from locally sourced Mandale limestone and grey and beige Amazone limestone and copper, this piece has a footprint of 60cm x 30cm (24in x 12in) and stands approx. 32cm (13in) tall. It weighs approximately 20kg. Here, I am continuing the theme of a ruined building falling into history but being repurposed and having a living garden amid the decay.
This piece is based on the many ruined and maintained cloisters that I have seen over the years. The watering trough is not fixed to the base and so can be moved around or taken off the piece if desired.
Cottage Garden - £450
Built on a stone base from locally sourced Mandale limestone, Amazone grey and beige limestone and oak, this piece has a footprint of 60cm x 30cm (24in x 12in) and stands approx. 35cm (14in) tall. It weighs approximately 20kg. Continuing the theme of a ruined building having a living garden and so turning what would be a ruin into a place of peace and beauty.
The idea of the permanence and the triumph of nature is a strong theme for me. All things must pass but, we should live in the beauty we can find in every moment. Sometimes, you just have to look for it.
Abbot's Garden - SOLD
Built on a stone base from locally sourced Mandale Limestone, Amazone grey and beige limestone and oak, this piece has a footprint of 60cm x 30 cm (24in x 12in) and stands approx. 30cm (12in) tall. The inspiration behind this project came after a visit to an Abbey that had been destroyed in the Reformation.
The past grandeur of the building in contrast to the working garden that it still had is reflected in this piece. The fossils in the Abbey floor and the living garden reflect the passing of time and the temporary nature of everything.
Tumbledown Farm - £POA
Built on a stone base from locally sourced Mandale Limestone, Amazone beige limestone and oak, this piece has a footprint of 60cm x 30 cm (24in x 12in) and stands approx. 40cm (16in) tall. The inspiration for this project came from seeing the many derelict farms and barns that dot the land in the Peak District in Derbyshire.
The sadness of their slow decline and the passing of a more innocent age is what I wished to capture. The addition of a small walled garden that has plants added along with others inside the shell of the building mirror nature returning to reclaim what man has used and abandoned.
Hammerbeam Hall - Currently Not Available.
Built on a solid stone base having a 90cm x 60cm (36in x 24in) footprint and standing approx. 50cm (20in) tall. It is hand crafted from various materials including Amazone grey and beige limestones, oak, glass, pewter, brass and copper.
The Hammerbeam that the hall is named for, is taken from an original medieval designed roof support and used here in the manner intended. The interior walls are painted with white masonry paint and along with the stained glass effect windows, lets sunlight give a beautiful rainbow coloured lighting inside.
Kerry's Keep - SOLD
Built around an old chimney pot, this planter stands approx. 50cm (20in) high on a stone base which has a footprint of 60cm x 60cm (24in x 24in). The materials used are Amazone beige limestone, slate, tile, granite, glass and brass.
When planted with colourful flowers and ivy, the creation comes to life.
It could alternatively be used for umbrella or walking stick storage in a hall or conservatory.
Unkempt Keep - SOLD
Built around an old square chimney pot, this planter stands approx. 62cm (24in) high on a stone base which has a footprint of 60cm x 60cm (24in x 24in). The materials used are grey and beige limestones, slate, tile, granite, glass, cedar, steel, copper and brass.
Inspired in part by Peveril Castle in Castleton, Derbyshire, this creation shows a former battle hardened keep that is now reused as a shabby and appealing home. Time has softened it's edges but, it's still got life yet! Use as a planter or an umbrella and walking stick store.
Oak Blanket Chest SOLD
This is a commission piece. It is made of American White Oak, hand made iron hinges and rope handles. The finish is several layers of a clear wax.
A nautical feel was requested for the item and so the handles and basic design, suggested by the relics found on recovered wreckage of the Tudor battleship The Mary Rose, were incorporated.
Green Slate Cottage - SOLD
As the name suggests, this piece contains green slate as the main material for the cottage walls. It is built upon a natural stone base with a footprint of 90cm x 60cm (36in x 24in) and stands approx. 50cm (20in) tall. The other materials used are beige limestone, oak, cedar, glass and brass.
There is a log store at the side of the cottage which could be used as a an insect box if wanted.
the doors open to reveal the oak frame of the structure and the oak beams in the roof.
Various Creations
I create many different items in my workshop. Ideas and inspiration are found in what I see around me in the natural and man made world. Where possible, I recycle items to give them a new life and purpose. Recent materials used include driftwood, floorboards, leather horse tack, pebbles, stone and even barbed wire!
All the items made are individual and often one-off, unique creations.
I take these items to the craft fairs I attend with the selection available changing constantly.
Upcoming Craft Fair dates and locations
Chalice Tower - SOLD
Built on a bed of sea worn rocks and pebbles, this project is to grace an island in the centre of a garden pond with the water coming up to the steps and around the rocky base. It is made of mainly beige limestone with other types used for the main window surrounds and the steps.
Also used are slate, marble, glass, brass and tile. The sphere on the top of the tower is bronze effect pottery.
The tower has a footprint of approx. 90cm x 60cm (36in x 24in) and stands approx. 104cm (41in) tall.
Heartwood Planters
Each planter is different. Made with American White Oak or cedar end panels with steel rods holding the planters together, the main plates are made of various natural materials such as slate, marble, granite, stone etc. The wood is either waxed or oiled and the main plates are sealed.
These planters are made with the intention of being used on a window sill, for herbs maybe, or as decorative piece for a table or similar.
Two sizes are usually available:
The larger measures approx. 450mm (w) x 215mm (d) x 110mm (h) - (18in x 9in x 6in). The larger size comes with a plastic planter liner.
The smaller measures approx. 350mm (w) x 170mm (d) x 110mm (h) - (14in x 7in x 5in).
Wolf Hall - SOLD
The hexagonal design is inspired by a Chapter House. I wanted to make something that brought to mind a meeting place. As the project progressed, it evolved to be more like a viking or medieval meeting hall. The materials used are Amazone beige limestone, marble, slate, copper and brass.
Mounted on base with a footprint of approx. 60cm x 60cm (24in x 24in), Wolf Hall could double as a garden ornament and hedgehog home.
Elf House SOLD
This is the first project of this type that I made. It now resides near the top of my garden in pride of place. I learnt a great deal in the process of making this.
Made of oak, slate, copper, glass and river pebbles, the Elf House stands approx. 60cm (24in) high.
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Carvelli: Making Lemonade Out of Life’s Lemons
Published in Woonsocket Call on April 9, 2017
Author and life coach Linda Carvelli believes that everything in life has a purpose and that resilience will get you through any obstacle in your path. She succinctly illustrates this philosophy in her 340 page memoir, “Perfectly Negative: How I Learned to Embrace Life’s Lemons Lessons.” The self-published book details how she faced personal and family tragedy over a decade of deep emotional pain only to realize that each devastating life experience gave her more courage and strength to face the next one.
Carvelli a Warren resident, dedicated over twenty years of her professional career to computer technology and project management before writing her first full-length memoir, published in 2016, that reveals how she ultimately came to terms with her life’s mission. That is helping people overcome and learn from the challenges in their daily lives. As a board certified life coach, she brings lessons from her book to people to help them regain control of their lives, discover new perspectives, create more options, and move forward with confidence and courage.
Facing Your Own Life Lemons Lessons
Perfectly Negative introduces a cast of real, relatable characters who will have you crying, laughing, and ultimately rejoicing in Carvelli’s triumph and determination to make sense of the overwhelming heartbreak she endured. This insightful memoir reveals nuggets of wisdom to reassure you as you face your own life lemons lessons.
The inspirational tome follows Carvelli’s forty-six years, through her idyllic childhood growing up in a close-knit Italian household into her later years where she faced a decade’s worth of personal and professional losses. It begins when the native Cranston resident was focused on planning her first marriage in 1996 and received the news of her mother being re-diagnosed with breast cancer, ultimately leading to her death two years later.. Six months later, the memoir details her sister’s diagnosis of breast cancer and how she lived with this devastating disease for seven years. Like her mother and sister, Carvelli was also diagnosed with breast cancer, although she ultimately made a decision to have a double mastectomy. She also experienced a divorce, left a long-term relationship shortly before her father died, and finally was laid off her job.
This book is for all ages and anyone who is overcoming obstacles. Carvellli’s first full length book detailing her overcoming life challenges, is getting rave reviews, too.
Here’s a review from a judge at the 24th Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards: “It’s unputdownable! From the first paragraph, author Linda Carvelli draws in the reader with tightly focused, well-written scenes and immediately identifiable characters. Even though this family is well-to-do with all the material trappings, they have heartbreak galore with “four cancer diagnoses, three deaths, two divorces and a significant other turned not-so-significant” not to mention job and friendship upheavals and a medium who helps provide some much-needed spiritual anchoring. These can be anyone’s friends, family and significant others, regardless of race, creed or socioeconomic status.”
The judge adds, “By interweaving several plot lines and balancing suspense – and using plain but power language with a much needed dollop of objectivity – this book avoids the mawkish self-pity and excessive detail that can be the undoing of similar attempts. It’s like sitting down with a best friend and catching up on the latest news–before one knows it two hours have passed and there’s still more to discuss.”
Another reviewer said, “I thought this was going to be depressing but boy was I wrong.”
A Decade Worth of Learning
Looking back, “my life was a mess,” said Carvelli. What surprised the 14-year cancer survivor the most was that when she eventually reflected on that most painful decade of her life, she realized that each tragic event gave her more courage and strength to successfully face the next one, she says.
Carvelli remembers that after ending a seven year relationship she took a solo-vacation to Jamaica to just refocus and stabilize her life. She rediscovered journaling, a healing activity that she took up earlier in her life to detail the decade of upheavals. An audio book, “The Shack,” an inspirational story where the protagonist overcomes personal tragedy and finds faith again, gave Carvelli food for thought and insight on her life’s journey.
“I realized that when I was in the midst of each tragedy I just did what I had to do to get through it,” says Carvelli, noting that “I lived in the present moment.” But, looking back she found herself surprised with the realization that she survived some tough events.
“Only then did I realize “the intensity” of the experiences.
Carvelli’s personal life stabilized a bit when she got engaged in 2011. Although she had found her true love, a lump in her breast discovered a week before being let go from her job in brought back anxiety and fear she remembered when being initially diagnosed with cancer. It was losing her job and the result of the medical test that inspired her to write the book.
“At first I was angry about losing my job because I was really good at what I did,” said Carvelli, who quickly acknowledged the job loss and accepted it when she realized, “It gave me time to begin writing the book I always wanted to,” she said.
With a supportive fiancé and all the free time Carvelli began the writing process. With the help of a writing coach, using old journals of the tragic decade and recent writings, a book slowly took shape. Over four years, four completed drafts combined with a final edit would lead to her self-published memoir released last year.
The Power of Resilience
“When I finished writing the last chapter of my memoir, the reason for my existence stared me in the eyes and ignited a fire in my heart. My life’s purpose is to serve as an example of resilience,” says Carvellli.
Author Carvelli has added certified life coach to her professional skillset to bring the insights and tips from her book to people, helping them move forward in the midst of life’s tragedies. Carvelli, 51, says that her life journey has given her clarity about her purpose on earth. “Coaching and managing people through business and personal changes is why I was put here, it is my life’s purpose,” she says.
Lemons can be a great teacher in your life. Carvelli shares these lessons in her memoir and also on her blog (http://www.lindacarvelli.com/blog/).
The Rhode Island author has also published a short story, “I Miss My Breasts” in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Hope and Healing for Your Breast Cancer Journey. She co-facilitates an informal support group, Sisters in Survival, for cancer survivors and their caregivers. Originally from Cranston, RI, she currently lives in Warren with her husband, two step-teens and Enzo Vino, the family dog who follows Carvelli everywhere..
“Perfectly Negative” is available online at Amazon.com. To arrange an interview or schedule a book signing or inspirational talk, visit http://www.lindacarvelli.com or email linda@lindacarvelli.com.
April 9, 2017 by Herb Weiss Categories: Health & Wellness | Tags: breast cancer, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Hope and Healing for Your Breast Cancer Journey, Linda Carville, Making Lemonade Out of Life’s Lemons, Perfectly Negative, Perfectly Negative: How I Learned to Embrace Life’s Lemons Lessons, resilience, The Shack | Leave a comment
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Review of Cinderella, with John Partridge and Cbeebies’ Sid, at Royal and Derngate, Northampton, 2015
John Partridge as the Prince Sid Sloane as Dandini Pics by Robert Day
Cinderella Review, Derngate theatre Northampton.
THERE’S a tradition with many families at Christmas that shows more faith than going to midnight mass – and that’s booking a year in advance for the Derngate panto.
Lots of Northamptonians do it – after all, the Derngate pantos are fairly traditional and you should reasonably expect something with a famous face, some sparkly costumes and the requisite number of ‘He’s behind you!’s.
They are always Qdos productions, a vast entertainment group who put on commercial, traditional pantos, usually with at least one celebrity turn, up and down the country. Next door at the Royal you’ll find something a little less panto and a little more ‘Christmas play’, and this year it’s the Snow Queen.
Bobby Delaney as Ugly Sister (Cheryl) Ben Stock as Ugly Sister (Rita) Pics by Robert Day
If it’s dames and double entendres you’re after, Cinderella has those in abundance. Ben Stock and Bobby Delaney as the Ugly Sisters give it the full-on panto dame routine, with amazing costumes and good comic timing. But they get rather pushed into the chorus by ex-Eastender and rumoured Big Brother contestant John Partridge as Prince Charming, whose stripping and whooping and winking make you think that Cinderella would be furiously swiping left on the fairytale version of Tinder.
When Partridge started singing, and he can certainly carry a tune, my 7-year-old turned to ask: “Is it the interval soon?” She and her 8-year-old friend fidgeted far more than they usually do at the theatre while our 12-year-old, trying his hardest not to sound un-cool, asked if some of the jokes were really suitable for kids, “as it isn’t even like you have to work out what they really mean, it’s just rude stuff.” Then he went back to playing games on his phone.
I’ll admit I was watching through gritted teeth through quite a lot of Cinderella, as young actress Rachel Flynn battled to be heard above her braying prince and the whiney Buttons, played by Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Danny Posthill, whose main talent was rapid-fire impressions.
There was a big cheer from the audience when Cbeebies favourite Sid (Sloane) appeared, and he made the cheerful most of his role as the prince’s servant and sidekick Dandini. The beautiful glittery costumes and athletic dance moves of the girl dancers got our seven-year-old back watching and the audience seemed to be whooping along with it all. Either that or they’d been wise enough to have a proper drink beforehand.
Rachel Flynn as Cinderella Danny Posthill as Buttons Pic Robert Day
Alison Jiear as the Fairy Godmother Pics by Robert Day
There is an intended ‘wow’ moment involving a mechanical horse, some bubbly snow and some stage flying work, but I’m afraid I couldn’t stop laughing at the horse’s gammy leg.
I’ve been to a lot of pantomimes over the years and despite the jokey reputation for it being a long way from high art, the writing has to be good to carry the clichés and flamboyance that comes from having to recycle much-loved stories and carry slightly-famous non-actors.
Rachel Flynn as Cinderella
With Cinderella I got the feeling that the production bosses just couldn’t be bothered this year. Stick some faces up there, work some good dancers into a few routines, call the local dance school for some sweet kids for the chorus, find someone off a TV talent show that at least the teens will recognise and shove in some fart jokes. Work them all solid for a couple of months and take the cash that people effectively pledged without knowing what they were really going to get.
If you’ve already got tickets, or were thinking of going, don’t let this put you off. But if you can, make sure you drop into the theatre’s new Bar Hygge beforehand, for a ‘quick stiffener’. There you go Qdos scriptwriters, you can have that one for next year.
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Google is launching Android Pay, its tap-and-go contactless payment service, in the UK.
Nearly 60% of the country’s smartphone users own an Android handset.
Devices running Android 4.4 or higher and fitted with an NFC (near field communication) chip will be able to use the service.
The firm said it had chosen the UK as the next place to offer mobile payments because of British familiarity with contactless payments.
Until now, the facility had only been available in the US.
Apple Pay has been in use in the UK since last summer, with thousands of retail outlets – from sandwich shops to the London Underground – now accustomed to customers using their phones to pay.
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I’ve had a preview of the Android Pay app, and if anything it is even simpler to use once you have uploaded your cards to the app.
Your phone has to have some kind of lock – a fingerprint, or pattern or Pin code – but when the device is on, you don’t even need the app to be open to tap-and-pay on a contactless terminal.
For now, just as with Apple Pay, most retailers will only allow payments up to £30 using your phone. The promise is that a software upgrade to payment terminals will allow higher amounts, although you will then need to use your unlock method to authorise the transaction.
Given that Apple last year listed a number of retailers that would be accepting higher payments, and only a handful have so far done that, I would be surprised if there is rapid progress on this front.
At launch, many Visa and Mastercard credit and debit cards will work with the app, although Barclays customers will not be able to use Android Pay. That is because the bank is going it alone, making contactless payments available through its own mobile banking app.
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To add to the confusion – or perhaps choice – the leading maker of Android phones is launching its own payments service. Samsung Pay arrives in the UK “later this year” and, according to a spokesman, will offer a uniquely simple solution combined with special offers for users.
Here’s where the closed nature of Apple’s operating system, compared to Android, may prove an advantage – for Tim Cook’s business at least.
I’m sure that Barclays would prefer that its iPhone-wielding customers could use its mobile banking app to make contactless payments, but because Apple does not allow outsiders to come anywhere near the NFC functionality on its phone that is not possible.
So, is this the moment when the dream of your phone becoming a mobile wallet – promised for at least a decade – becomes a reality?
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That was supposed to happen with Apple Pay but a source in the payments industry tells me that was a bit premature. “Last time I looked at our figures, one in 10 payments was contactless, but fewer than one in a 100 were from a mobile phone,” he said.
But he went on to point out that contactless cards, first launched in the UK in 2008, had also been slow to take off. The decision of Transport for London, Europe’s biggest single retailer, to allow the use of contactless credit and debit cards on buses and tube trains, had been the tipping point.
Nowadays, shop staff in the capital seem embarrassed when they tell you that they cannot take contactless payments.
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Android Pay, with a huge potential audience in the UK, could do for the mobile wallet what TfL did for contactless cards. For the first time, just about anyone who owns a smartphone can use it to pay.
If they discover it is simple, convenient and that they can get access to money saving deals via their phones, then paying by card could begin to look as old-fashioned as writing a cheque.
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The Sandy Papers: She’s no space cadet, she’s Starfleet Command
Last week, this blog received an email from Mel Ve, co-owner of the Conscious Consumer Network (CCN). Attached to that email was a transcript of Skype texts between Mel and Angela Power-Disney, who was sacked from CCN in January. We’ve been bringing our readers excerpts from that transcript, in an effort to better understand the dynamics of what went on behind the scenes.
Yesterday we received another transcript from Mel: this one contains the Skype conversations between Mel and Angela’s American protegée Sandy Goodridge-Bergen, who was sacked from CCN just before Angie was. Mel’s cover note stated that she’d removed sensitive financial information from the transcript, as she doesn’t want anyone taking advantage of Sandy for her money. We agree: we think the following will illustrate just how vulnerable Sandy is.
From her first Skype convo with Mel, Sandy seems a little…off: We realise that Mel and Biggi are used to dealing with people with an extreme “new age” bent, but when Sandy alleges here that “there’s a good chance (she’s) being manipulated”, and that she “wasn’t too keen on subliminals being flashed across Biggi’s screen” during an interview, she’s exhibiting delusions or hallucinations, in addition to something psychologists call “ideas of reference”.
When Sandy claims to have seen something flashing across Biggi’s screen, that’s either a delusion or an hallucination—essentially, a non-real event that was created by her own brain. And when she says she’s “being manipulated” and refers to the illusory “subliminals” as somehow relating to her, she’s showing that she has ideas of reference. Ideas of reference describe the belief that innocuous or ordinary is somehow directed at the individual. While many normal people can exhibit these symptoms in the absence of mental illness—during a high fever, for example—we’d suggest that it’s an early warning sign of mental illness.
That said, Mel tries to calm Sandy down, offering her support and trying to reassure her: Sandy describes the “subliminals”, and admits that she “see(s) things other people don’t see, such as beautiful orbs of energy in the sky that float and move gracefully back and forth in the sky”. Okay, so visual hallucinations, then.
The next warning shot comes a week and a half later, while Mel and Sandy are discussing whether Sandy can respond directly to the text comments during her shows. Mel shares a comment that was received but deleted: While this could conceivably have come from anyone, Sandy says she knows exactly who it is: it’s her daughter’s best friend, pointing out that Sandy has drug addiction issues and has become estranged from her daughter and grandchildren. Sandy reacts with seeming indifference. Later in the same conversation, she says that the commenter “has her kid in the program too, same as my daughter”. By “program”, she means “MK Ultra”, the programme she claims to have been forced into: One might think that a mother and grandmother would be deeply distressed at the thought of her daughter putting her grandchildren into a programme that is alleged to engage in horrific psychiatric torture and mind control techniques, but Sandy seems quite nonchalant about it, as though announcing that her daughter likes milk in her coffee. She then changes the subject to discuss the show she’s planning for the winter solstice festival. Strange. Again, Sandy shows more delusions (“they listen to everything we say”) and ideas of reference: she thinks the son of the man she cares for put an American flag up on the garage in some sort of gesture aimed at psychically attacking her.
Later the same day, Sandy texts again. Angie has told her she looked either exhausted or high on her last show; what does Mel think? Mel tries to offer some practical advice, tactfully explaining that “being fresh and balanced” (i.e. not high as a kite) “helps to control rapid eye movement and blinking”. Later that day, Sandy reports that she has started seeing “creepy stuff in the paneling”. Strangely, her phone cannot seem to pick it up…quite possibly because it’s not there?
A couple of weeks later, Sandy is once again focussing on the “creepy” paneling in the house where she’s staying: While we have become accustomed to people who claim to see “occult symbolism” where none exists, it’s really not something most normal people do. And in Sandy’s case, her messages seem to be filled with references to strange delusions—such as “getting super downloaded today”. This seems to refer to her belief that some unnamed person or persons can read her thoughts and “download” them without her permission.
Again: not normal.
The Skype transcript is full of conversations in which Sandy barrages Mel with demands for support, interspersed with bizarre claims:
Looking back over the transcripts, it’s very clear that Sandy is a very troubled person. She’s emotionally volatile, requires a great deal of time and attention, and seems to have some symptoms of serious mental disorder.
We should say here that we don’t think Mel should necessarily have had the insight or knowledge of mental illness to flag Sandy, take her off the air, or get her the help she needs. Anyone who has ever lived with someone with mental health problems or addictions will confirm that it’s incredibly difficult to know how to react in a truly helpful way, and Mel was clearly trying to do her best by offering support.
Tomorrow: The final meltdown, and how Angela helped nudge things along. Stay tuned!
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145 thoughts on “The Sandy Papers: She’s no space cadet, she’s Starfleet Command”
gingerbakersdozen says:
http://www.private-eye.co.uk/issue-1437/in-the-back
Jillian Long says:
Not sure how much good this attention will do to Sandy’s already paranoid mental state. The big heart little heart thing is something I bet she only knew about since Pizzagate. It is the Unilever/Walls symbol that has been in use since 1998. http://logos.wikia.com/wiki/Wall%27s
Pedophiles (Girl Lovers) only adopted this because of the symbolism of the adult being the big heart and the child the small heart. Also that the symbol relates to ice cream which appeals to children and blends in. This is only a political pedophile symbol most pedophiles online probably don’t know or care about the logos.
“beautiful orbs of energy in the sky that float and move gracefully back and forth in the sky”
We call them the Sun and the Moon.
One of the real downsides to the internet is that those with mental illness can link up and encourage each other in their delusions.
Mel Ve is correct to point out about people’s children or grandchildren and future generations being able to access false information about a relative. Unlike poison pen letters net libels are there forever. Can you imagine in 100 years reading that your great grandmother was in a “pedo Satanist baby eating cult”?.
I know we carry on about APD and she also has relatives who are innocent of her actions but I think it’s a public service to put on record her many hurtful lies.
There is one case I know of where Oz’s resident “MKUtra survivor” the endlessly accusing Fiona Barnett who says she was abused by every recently dead celebrity also claimed a highly respected deceased political figure led a child murdering cult that hunted children in forests etc etc (just like APD claims) and his grandchild became the victim of vicious and cruel taunts by his school mates after one came across Barnett’s lunacy on the web.
The poor boy became so distraught his parents had to move him from that school and away from his pals. That’s just one case I’ve heard of. There may be dozens.
Recall also it was MP Ken Clark’s son who read on the internet garbage about his dad perpetuated by the ridiculous Ben Fellows (who is always amazingly happy & smiling for an alleged abuse victim when the spotlight is on him). Although the subsequent case against Fellows collapsed ( I think it was the wrong charge : criminal harassment was the right one) probably Clarke Jr was also thinking about his own children and future generations.
“Mel Ve is correct to point out about people’s children or grandchildren and future generations being able to access false information about a relative.” That comment is not by Mel but her reposting a comment made on Sandy’s last show allegedly from Sand’y oldest daughter’s last show.
In her Miles Johnston interview she mentions that they won’t let her see her grandchildren so that is not new news to me. In that interview she is also grinding her mouth a lot not sure if nerves though.
It might be this one. https://youtu.be/TAVuMIjiXgM
It wasn’t Mel who pointed it out, but by making this material available to us she gave us a glimpse into Sandy’s reaction, or lack thereof. I had to think long and hard about whether to write about this, but in the end decided that looking at it from a mental health perspective could possibly help Sandy, and would make people think about those who share their alleged “MK Ultra” experiences. It’s sad that Sandy has been cut off from her family, and I hope she’ll get the help she needs, sooner rather than later.
Yes, all the falsely accused of Hampstead will live with this for a long time to come. Those who accused them have moved on, but others have taken their place, and now the families are left to protect their children as best they can. We know of one child who has been approached by paedophiles based on this hoax–as with your friend’s son, this is only one, but there may very well be others.
Can you imagine a conversation between Sandy and Neelu?!
Interesting psychoanalysis, EC. It’s a veritable education coming here.
It worries me that Angela has got her claws into Sandy. The damage that that woman invariably metes out to the vulnerable and the mentally ill is not to be underestimated, as she has repeatedly demonstrated. I pity the fragile souls who are unfortunate enough to blip on her radar.
The lack of self-awareness displayed by the Troofhoaxer™ community never ceases to amaze me.
I mean, here’s Mel ranting at Sandy, urging her to think about how she’ll look to her grandchildren when they grow up and decide to Google her. But my God, can you imagine Mel’s grandkids Googling Mel? Seriously, how would you feel if you did a spot of Granny-Googling (as one does) and stumbled upon your nana sitting in a giant throne banging on about how the World is secretly run by shape-shifting dragons who live under the ground, how black people should have been grateful to be given their own post office queues under Aparthied and how there must be a baby-eating cannibal cult in Hampstead because the buildings look a bit creepy? Sheesh!
By the way, bearing in mind Sandy’s fragile state of mind, I think it’s shameful of Mel to make such nasty comments about Sandy’s daughter refusing her access to her grandchildren.
On a related point, did anyone notice that when Mel popped by yesterday – with plenty to say about most other questions put to her – she failed several times to answer the question about whether she regretted repeatedly urging Sandy to commit suicide? I guess that’s one despicable act for which she cannot find an excuse.
To be fair to Sandy, her description of staunch American patriots as “fanatical slaves that will hold on to their servitude no matter what” is pretty damned accurate and rather eloquent, imo.
“I hope you understand my reaching out to you. You and Biggi are all I have at this point.”
This is clearly a cry for help. In my humble opinion, this is the point at which alarm bells should have started ringing for Mel and she should have recognised the need to tread lightly and sensitively around Sandy.
When Mel, Angie and Sandy discuss Sandy’s previous “rude” guest and her wandering eyeballs, I think this is the show they’re referring to:
I’m no expert – and I’m sure EC will be able to put me right on this – but there seem to be signs of paranoid schizophrenia here.
EC, in the third screenshot up, there appears to be a bit missing at the end, where Mel starts to quote MKD. It might just be the word ‘her’ but I’m wondering if we’re missing anything juicy.
Just wondering – seeing as CCN charge such high fees to all their broadcasters, it is essentially a business. Does anyone know whether it’s registered as such and pays taxes to the Dutch authorities?
Hope Gull says:
Plus, as Sam rightly points out, Mel should think about the innocent people of Hampstead whom she’s accused of being baby-raping cannibals. What will their grandchildren think when they hear Mel’s accusations about Granddad and Grandma?!
I see Spivey has a new go fund me page. CHRISTOPHERS RIGHT TO FREE SPEECH. He’s got 4k costs to pay now in total.
Kristie Sue – several years behind as always – has just “revealed” the McMartin Pre-School case on her Farcebook page. That’s the case that everyone else (except that weirdo Dave Shouter) gave up on years ago. The case where all the kids grew up and admitted they’d made it all up. Yip.
The Tinfoil Twatwagon™ says:
Speaking of Shouter, I was wondering why he’d suddenly stopped talking about us for the last few days. I now realise it’s because he’s in love:
And it’s already raised a whopping £32. LOL
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All passed on to the police.
Bloody Norah!
Mrs Overall says:
MK stands for Maurice Kirk.
Ultra means ‘extreme’.
Join the dots people!
Spivey always brags about how many people read his blog ‘supposedly’ so he should have all the money in no time at all, if that is the case.
I must admit that i also think she is pretty damn hot. I never thought i’d ever agree with Shurter.
What a lovely man Jason seems to be. Always has a kind word for everyone that he meets usually followed up by a death threat of some sort.
I can’t really comment on Sandy as reading her words just make me feel kinda sad for her.
To Mel’s credit, I think she did her best to be supportive and kind to Sandy; more to come on this, but my sense is that she wasn’t aware of the depth and breadth of Sandy’s illness until it was too late.
I would pay good money not to be in the room when that happened.
Mel Ve says:
WOW Liza… I don’t even have children and have no intention of having any, so chill, no hypothetically traumatised grandchildren here for you too get your panties in a twist about.
Thank you El Coyote, that is unfortunately the truth of the matter. I had no idea of just how severe Sandy’s mental health issue was until I got to work with her in-depth we did. She would often end our discussions that we had on Zoom or Skype with comments like “I can’t wait for it all to be over” or “I am looking forward to going back to the galaxy” or some other suicide insinuating one liner, which were nothing more than cries for attention. I have no time for that kind of energetic vampirism… If someone wants to kill themselves, let them… I am here to work with those that want to survive and thrive. I know it was probably not the best thing to do to have told Sandy that if she wants to kill her self she must do it, but I was so sick of her sucking energy out of me by wanting me to tell her “no, don’t do it, we love you, we need you, the world will miss you if you are gone.” I am hoping this will give some insight into what went on behind the scenes and what I went through at the hands of Sandy and Angela, who have made me out to be the the issue, when I have offered nothing but support in every way.
It is a registered business and it is set up in an offshore trust as I am a South African citizen living in Holland and I am legally entitled to do that. The fees are not high at all, and our broadcasters pay for a service we provide, which by the accounts of our most professional broadcasters, is an invaluable one. Now why don’t you stop whining Spiny Norman. You seem to have a real problem with people trying to make a living and survive. When did that become a crime? At least we am not claiming benefits. We work very hard for the little that we get and even then, we still struggle to pay all the bills that needs to get paid to keep this project afloat… so just back the fuck off mate. You have no idea what it takes to run a project like this and how we are set up. You cheap pot shots at me and what I do only show what a nasty monster you are inside.
I understand that concern and agree that it’s important not to further aggravate her. I had to think carefully about whether, and how, to present this material, for that reason. However, I also think that Sandy has been made aware that many people think she is mentally unwell, so this cannot come as news to her.
Angela has an unerring radar for the vulnerable and mentally ill, and I have no doubt that she’s got some plan in mind vis à vis Sandy, as well.
In fairness, Mel was not urging Sandy to think about how she’d look when her descendants Googled her, but letting her know that a commenter had made some serious allegations about her.
Whoops, sorry! No, nothing juicy, but I’ll find the missing bit and patch it in.
Yes, the children in the McMartin case grew up to tell of how they were browbeaten into giving the “right” answers to the social workers who questioned them. One man said he knew that what he was saying wasn’t right, but he was an obedient kid who liked to please the adults around him, and when he said nothing had happened they seemed very displeased. Only when he began making up fantasy stuff like “we went for rides in spacecraft” and “the teachers were witches and flew around on broomsticks” did the adults around him seem satisfied, offering him praise for being a “good boy” and “telling the truth”.
Now, imagine that with Abe and Ella and a few metal spoons heated up on the stove, and you’ve got Hoaxtead.
He’s a charmer, all right!
LOL! Can’t argue with you there.
I know what you mean, AF. I think of what it must be like to live in an inner world that terrifying, and it really defies imagination.
Turns out that Alanson’s post about the “terrorist Jews” was beyond the pale, even by Farcebook standards.
#SickBitch
And there you have it, folks – Ricky Dearman has the same physique as another innocent man from the 80s. Therefore, they are both baby-raping cannibals…er…or something. Go Detective Costa! :
Hashtag woman scorned…
Oh dear – watch out, Mel! LOL 😀
Great result yet again SSFS. You have an incredible success strike rate with Facebook.
Kristie Sue’s husband has a similar physique too.
#Jusayin
Aaron Folkestone says:
Oh Ricky, if only you had the same physique as Arfur – then you could qualify as one of Kristie’s “big teddy bears” instead of a baby-eating satanist. D’oh!
Yeah – form an orderly queue, ladies. Phwoar!
It is something that i would hope to never go through, as you said EC it must be terrifying.
“I don’t even have children and have no intention of having any”
Finally, a bit of good news. Phew!
Melania is about as exciting as an old mop.
“I have no time for that kind of energetic vampirism… If someone wants to kill themselves, let them”
Woah! 😦
“comments like “I can’t wait for it all to be over” or “I am looking forward to going back to the galaxy” or some other suicide insinuating one liner, which were nothing more than cries for attention. I have no time for that kind of energetic vampirism… If someone wants to kill themselves, let them… I am here to work with those that want to survive”.
Thanks for clearing that up Mel. Sandy’s mentally ill cries for help were energetic vampirism and people who want to kill themselves should just do it. Wow great advice, maybe a job in mental health would suit you better, the Black Widow of psychotherapists.
Mel, not giving a shit about a friend of yours saying she’s going to kill herself is bad enough. But repeatedly urging her to do so is a whole other matter. So I ask for a fourth time: do you regret doing so? Yes or no?
iamichabod says:
The truth about the origin of the McMartin case, is buried in the middle of the Franklin Scandal expose piece on this blog.
Woah! Where did that come from, Mel? 😮
I have no problem with people making a living. Where did you get that from? And where exactly did I accuse you of committing a crime? I merely asked a question – I didn’t mean to touch a nerve. That was just an added bonus 😀
It does, however, make one question your frequent claims about not being in this for the money, when you’ve just openly admitted that you’re running a business. #Jusayin
As for telling me to “just back the fuck off mate” and calling me a “nasty monster inside”, I think that is what you yourself would call trolling (and you have blocked us for far less). I refuse to retaliate, though, as I won’t stoop to your level.
For the record, here is my original question:
I’ve reposted it for all to see that I was not whining, that I was not rude in anyway, that I was not attacking you, that I did not question your right to make a living and that I am not a monster. This is a free and independent blog that supports free speech and I have a right to ask such questions without being met with a torrent of false accusations and ad hominem abuse. #jusayin
Yeah, 200 Euros a month to get access to a free YouTube channel and an average of 6 live viewers. Very reasonable, I’d say.
Hashtag Cuntwaffle says:
The claim about being flushed into underground tunnels via giant toilets is my own personal favourite.
I don’t know much about Sandy but this time of attitude to mental health is very backwards for someone who claims to be trying to make the world a better place.
https://hoaxteadresearch.wordpress.com/2016/12/14/believe-the-children-mach-1
https://hoaxteadresearch.wordpress.com/2015/08/09/when-sra-hoax-kids-grow-up
https://hoaxteadresearch.wordpress.com/2016/12/14/believe-the-children-mach-1/
“The McMartin Preschool connection
Far away in California, Jackie McGauley was one of the McMartin Preschool case parents. She claimed that her daughter had been abused by the owner’s adult son, Ray Bucky. McGauley also happened to be best friends with Judy Johnson, the McMartin mother whose claims about her young son Mathew being sodomized—and she suspected, by Bucky—are often cited as the origin of that case.
There has been a lot of analysis and speculation about Johnson’s mental health, possible addiction problems and parental competence over the years. Sometimes she is depicted as a delusional hysteric, whose fantasies of child abuse supposedly fuelled the original Satanic ritual abuse panic.
This is not the objective truth of the matter, however. The truth is that Johnson’s friend Jackie McGauley was, by her own words, the real “SRA typhoid Mary” of the preschool/ daycare/ foster care SRA panic. [6]
In fact, the most likely perpetrator of whatever abuse Johnson’s son and McGauley’s daughter might have suffered would not be Ray Bucky; it would be the boyfriend Jackie McGauley had at that time. McGauley and Johnson’s children were frequently play-date visitors at each others’ homes, and sometimes unaccompanied by their own parent.
It is very plausible that both McGauley’s child and Johnson’s son were occasionally looked after, in McGauley’s home, solely by this boyfriend when McGauley was out of the house. And unlike Ray Bucky, for whom no objective evidence documenting a sexual interest in little children was ever presented, McGauley’s boyfriend left behind a copy of the infamous “Lollitots” CSA images magazine amongst other possessions in her house after they broke up.
That’s objective evidence. McGauley did accuse this boyfriend of molesting her daughter, prior to when she believed that Bucky must have done so, but she never mentioned that this boyfriend would have had unsupervised access to Mathew Johnson as well.
McMartin parent meets ‘Michelle Remembers’ shrink
Jackie McGauley met with Dr Lawrence Pazder [author of Michelle Remembers], early in the investigation, and states:
It is true about Pazder introducing the idea of SRA to us. Some read his book later, I never read it through. It was Michele’s case and I don’t particularly like to read stuff about other people’s cases. Larry was introduced to a small group of parents in early 80s by 20/20 producer Ken Wooden who did the series on our case. Ken did a whole show focusing on satanism (some words I refuse to capitalize.. like satanism and ted just out of principle.) Larry went back to Canada but Ken talked extensively to parents about the idea of satanism.
Jackie McGauley organized the first “SRA child victim’s parents group”, which she called “Affirming Children’s Truth”, and held the first lay-led for-profit conference on the subject. By 1987, McGauley was living with clinically paranoid “satanic abuse and murder cults are everywhere, and they run our society” retired FBI agent Ted Gunderson.
John DeCamp and Ted Gunderson were buddies, they worked together on the Larouche cult publication, “EIR Special publication on Satanism”, in 1990.
According to Jackie McGauley, the Nebraska ladies—Kathleen Sorenson and Kristen Hallberg—“were at my place in 1985 or perhaps 1984. McMartin broke in 1983”, and “The Nebraska ladies heard of our conference and flew to L.A. to attend. They happened to stay with me at my apartment. The details of their case was just another case to me. I didn’t even understand their entire story”.
But that, of course, was because they didn’t have their own story to tell at that time. Kathleen Sorenson & Kristen Hallberg didn’t have their own “child’s SRA or elite pedophile ring allegation stories” to tell until 1986.
Learning to guide children’s allegations
So what were they doing in McGauley’s apartment, attending “Affirming Children’s Truth” meetings, in 1984 or ’85? They were there, learning how to manipulate children into telling you what you want to hear from them, how to guide and shape the child’s fantasy stories so it appears they are making exactly the allegation that you want/need them to make”.
Jackie McGauley/MacGauley is the “McMartin mom” who commissioned the excavation, fronting for her boyfriend Ted Gunderson who was perpetually broke. Affirming Children’s Truth preceded Believe [US] the Children, which was really Kathleen Sorenson’s baby and collapsed not long after her death.
You know who’s behind all this, don’t you – Martin Kemp.
We’re through the looking glass here, people.
Thanks, AF.
My MI5 and Mossad connections help too, to be fair.
Don’t forget to screenshot that one, Kristie Sue.
Ed Smart says:
lol Liza. Oh dear. It look’s like Angie is about to set the Abba God on CCN. It’s will be “Waterloo” for Mel and Biggi 🙂
I don’t know what’s worse. Sandy’s fruity language or Ann’s suggestion to share Angela (seriously, Ann – you can keep her):
Mel, i have watched your ‘show’ and i just wondered why you are always sat on the throne? Do you suffer from constipation or is it because your Farmer Giles are playing up?
You may have offered Sandy support Mel but it was at a price, the cash Sandy had to pay to you.
Yes Aaron, hardly something that can be considered value for money.
Mr. R. Sole says:
Good question, Hugh. And judging by the look on Mel’s face at times, I’d definitely say she had issues with her Emma Freuds.
Perhaps next time i am in the chemist i’ll buy a tube of Anusol cream and send it to Mel in the post.
With knobs on.
The Vintage Meme Revival Club says:
Don’t knock it GOS, it’s been a long time since i had action with a woman. Which reminds me my kitchen mop needs replacing, the poor thing is shagged out.
Well one things for certain,she definately needs to avoid wiping her arse with Sandy papers.
That makes me think of the toilet scene from the film Trainspotting.
OMG i hope Kristie Sue has reported her husband for his physique.
Mel, can I have my bolt cutters back, please. I think I left them at your place a few weeks back.
Martin Kemp has been staring us in the face all this time and look at his physique, say no more.
OMG, the physique! Good spot, AP! Someone should alert that nice Detective Costa immediately.
I thought that Sandy was merely passing comment on the two names above hers.
Mark Knopfler says:
You should be, mate, what with your financial problems and all. I hear you’re in dire straits.
LOL, wouldn’t that be a doozy! Sadly, though, she’s merely referring to Jimmy Savile and Ted Heath.
By the way, correct me if I’m wrong but didn’t the Heath allegations turn out to be complete bill-hooks?
I believe you are indeed correct about the Heath allegations Liza.
Chris Divvy says:
http://chrisspivey.org/a-sort-of-sunday-spiv
Sonic Van-Welder says:
Aww, poor old Spivey. LOL
By the way, should he not be asking what happened to the funds raised by the one that was taken down? I think it had reached a grand, hadn’t it?
I’m not a psychiatrist either, but I’ve dealt with a few mentally ill people in my time, and I’ve had to learn some of the signs. I wouldn’t necessarily go so far as paranoid schizophrenia with Sandy, but I would say she has some sort of delusional disorder, along with her drug addiction issues. She really needs to see an expert, who might be able to help. Dual diagnoses like that can be hard to treat, but not impossible.
Sorry to be slow today, SN—nursing a nasty cold, and my head feels like it’s full of cotton wool. Here’s how that clip ended:
The McKenzies Devils (troll) channel has said that I have fallen out with Angie and that CCN has rejected her because of all sorts of reasons. Please make a point of saying on the show something to the effect of “Angie is a valued part of the CCN team “
When RD’s children grow up, if they should ever have occasion to say anything about their ordeal in Morocco, I expect that people like Kristie Sue will continue to insist that they really were sexually abused by a cult, but have now been brainwashed into covering it up.
This is the problem with conspiracy theories: no matter how much evidence one produces to show that something could not have happened the way the troofers say it did, troofers will just invent a new story to explain why the old story was really true after all. It’s a never-ending cycle of fantasy upon fantasy, and honestly I don’t think there’s much point in arguing it with them. The best we can do is keep speaking the truth, and know that the vast majority of people are neither as thick nor as deluded as the average hoax pusher.
“Beyond the pale”…I like it! 😀
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pale_of_Settlement
Thanks, EC. I can rest now, unlike this feller:
http://www.pdcomedy.com/ClassicTV/HancocksHalfHour/TheMissingPage/Part1.htm
I reckon she’ll go with claiming that they’re clones/crisis actors.
Sorry to hear about the cold, by the way. I trust that Ma Coyote is looking after you.
Two ‘new ones’ from APD.
I think they’re old ones re-uploaded.
By the way, Happy Brewer had a visit from the boys and girls in blue over his interview. He was cautioned and is bound by a court order, so he won’t be happy about Angela re-uploading it.
https://hoaxteadresearch.wordpress.com/2015/11/24/another-small-victory
Perhaps he was reported to GoFundMe as trying to raise funds to pay a court penalty arising out of his criminal conviction. Isn’t he on a good behaviour bond?
I don’t know what their policies are but it seems to me that if people could use this method to pay for penalties issued by a court it defeats the purpose of the law being able penalize people for their illegal actions and this would be highly immoral.
It would be a shame if he were reported again.
Is Spivey breaking these rules:
7. the promotion of hate, violence, harassment, discrimination, terrorism, or intolerance of any kind relating to race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, sex, gender or gender identity, or serious disabilities or diseases;
12. the defense or support of anyone alleged to be involved in criminal activity;
16. credit repair or debt settlement services.
Hahahahahaha! 😀
Dear Angela Power Disney.
God has given up on you. It is doubtful any angel would touch you with a barge pole let alone march to war for you. Satan has dibs on your soul, yes, I am going to be there to drag you off to Hell with me when your time comes. Stealing food out of the mouths of hungry African orphans; backstabbing everyone you come into contact with; hypocrisy; greed; vanity; thieving; dishonesty; pride… the list of your wicked sins weigh heavy on your soul. The demons are going to have an eternity of fun with you in Hell.
‘Mel Ve KNEW The Sandy Bergen History Of Drug & Sex Related Problems In 2015’
Oh God, Sandy really digs herself a hole over her views on homosexuals. For once I’m with Miles Johnson.
“James Bartley does not want me to say his name on any interview.”
#Priceless
Fuck’s sake, Sandy – John Ono Lennon was not John Lennon’s son. He was John Lennon. Sheesh!
“It does sound like you’ve been taken for a ride.”
Even Miles Johnson is unconvinced by Sandy’s bizarre claims!
The Whistleblower Nun says:
I may be reading too much into this but I get the feeling Jason’s a little annoyed with me. Call me paranoid but it’s those little signs, you know…
The fact that the outpouring of bile was edited is quite hilarious in itself.
Better still Angie take the rest of your life off.Sorry just remembered you made that choice in your formative years and have been blaming everyone else for the consequences ever since.
She could always go on another 30 years’ maternity leave (if the booze ‘n’ fags are kind enough to allow her that long).
Jackson Trollocks says:
Oh Gawd, I remember trying to watch this one and just giving up. So much of this can be explained by Drugs, people act differently and change and Drug addicts tend to stick together in volatile relationships.
She was travelling across states and they were putting things in her car? maybe it was a drug run.
Handlers and DID from SRA experts and Cathy O’Brien? I would say she got clean then started reading a lot of junk and that is her explanation for her bad life choices. No offense Sandy if you’re reading but your info is from fraudsters.
Why do these people all seem to have a bottom fetish, and like being sexual about children and peoples mothers. Projecting much? They get off on it.
And that’s saying something!
I like her style! LOL
Just send some of his press clippings.
what a charming fellow.
18:10 when the screen is blank very chillingly Sandy says “My skin would peel”.
No cocaine found in the hair strand tests…
Just evidence of cannabis consumption.
Soooo?
Sad really seeing people spout that amount of hatred. For what? I think some people enjoy being riled up, like their anger is a drug.
I feel for Sandy. Seeing inexplicable things, believing people are doing things as she suggests must be genuinely frightening. I’ve known people who have experienced similar delusions. Not good.
Yes, that’s my feeling too.
Roger lives! 🙂
SOME of this guys vids are brilliant…and a nice, light change from all the trufer nastiness:
I never went away, Sir.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCekoZV5jMlxMB9pYqz5lkCA
I’ve just been cocooned in my work.
Ooookay…
🙂 😀 XD
Wow, this woman is really out there! Starfleet command? Try admiral of the fleet!
Hunted in the year she was born? Go baby go! LOL 😀
Amazing physical prowess! How many newborn babies are capable of running through a forest?
And how many people can remember things that happened when they were newborn babies? 😀
http://hollowayexpress.co.uk/protesters-demonstrate-against-the-governments-silence-on-child-abuse
Shame on the Holloway Express for reporting Angie’s claims as fact.
When Belinda started on her StarChild fundraising for mysterious purposes, got in with the Exopolotics Nibiru intergalactic negotiations believers, she didn’t realise some truly believe it and want to live in her secret underground bunker.
Funny AF.
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HAHA that was a great find, she even left a comment!
Yes, that’s appallingly shoddy reporting.
Fairly Sane. says:
Sadists – proper ones, not the Christian Grey type.
I would say that the problem with screenshots including the one I took above is that anyone can make those accounts and pretend to be someone else. This is clearly him, but can be easily dismissed as inconclusive evidence. Unless you have the I.P. Address or account details from the site anything can be shopped or edited. Even archiving doesn’t prove that the person is not an immitator or troll.
We can all catch them out but they will ask for proof of identity.
Original thread where he felt the need to bring up something absolutely unrelated, only found through searching his name. The amount of views are really high for a site I have never heard of.
http://pcook.ru/watch/72OznY9ByZo/15-years-old-girl-survive-illuminati-satanic-rituals-abuse-pt-1.html
Also search – https://www.google.com/#q=%22jason+streatham+cars+24%2F7+minicab+service%22
do not jest- Fiona Barnett was “combat ready” at age 6 and a trained sniper with a photographic memory.
And I was a baby ninja, but do you hear me boasting about it?
Oh my God. Steve was an old friend of mine who used to crash on my living room floor. His heart attack was nothing to do of course with the copious amounts of drugs he took.
LOL, good spot! 😀
“Downloading my thoughts.”
“Poisoning my food.”
She’s even seeing subliminal messaging which isn’t there.
I know someone with schizophrenia who said those exact words when he wasn’t taking his medication.
I agree she needs to be assessed, or at least try and get off illegal drugs, some of which could result in the same experiences she finds herself going through on a daily basis.
tdf says:
The exploitation of the mentally ill by the hoaxers is one of the vilest aspects to this whole thing.
Did anyone see this article:-
http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/life/595391/A-liar-and-a-fantasist-James-Calbolt-sentenced-to-12-years
I remember coming across comments made by this guy on an internet forum a few years’ back. Tbh, my impression at that time was that he himself was suffering from mental illness, but there may have been method to his madness, as it were.
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A near miss, Hannah Marshall
Broken Silence
Helen Vivienne Fletcher
HVF Publishing
Helen Vivienne Fletcher’s self-published thriller Broken Silence is bursting with promise – unfortunately, it fails to hit the spot.
Set in present-day Wellington, Broken Silence introduces us into the world of 17-year-old Kelsey, a protagonist with a heavy weight on her shoulders. Trying to deal with a terminally ill mother, an absent father, and her abusive boyfriend Mike, Kelsey’s chaotic life conveys what it feels like to be a lost and confused teenager. The mayhem escalates when a mysterious caller gives Kelsey a hand out of her violent situation with Mike – by putting him into a coma. Soon, Kelsey and the people she loves are thrown into danger, as the caller threatens those she cares for most. With Kelsey being the only one who can discover the identity of the caller, the tension rises as she tries to solve the mystery before it is too late.
Fletcher deserves applause for her handling of abuse, such a heavy topic to portray in a YA novel. Abuse is a tragically relevant, yet overlooked, issue in New Zealand society, and it’s refreshing to see an author tackling such a tough topic. I have never read a novel in which any character, let alone the protagonist, is a victim of domestic violence, making this book a stand-out in its bravery.
The reviewer sets the book in the context of other books in the genre and uses that comparison to make her judgement.
Editor's note: Close With Mike’s behaviour constantly rotating from abusive to apologetic, Kelsey is conflicted with mixed feelings – “I feel like I’m spending all my time waiting for him to stop being such a dick, and start acting like himself again”. Her feelings portray a brutal reality of abusive relationships, and present bold ideas of love and its limits.
However, Kelsey is a half-baked character. She is one of the most frustrating protagonists I have ever encountered: throughout the entire novel, she is either in tears, having a tantrum, or both. The growth and change expected from her never happens, and the plot suffers as a result. Kelsey is frustratingly stuck in her childish ways, making her distant and unrelatable, and her lack of change slows down the novel. Instead of being thrown into the midst of a whodunnit-style thriller, actively piecing together the clues along with Kelsey, I felt removed from and unengaged with the storyline. Feeble, annoying and changeless, Kelsey is responsible for a weakened plot and a frustrated reader.
The reviewer draws a direct link between a stylistic feature of the novel and its effect on the reading experience as well as on other aspects of the novel.
Editor's note: Close
This novel immediately caught my eye on the bookshelf, and for the right reasons: the premise is unique and gripping, promising in its entirety. However, it fails to deliver that heart-pounding, edge-of-your-seat satisfaction I was looking for. The plot is messy and heavy: too much is happening, and it pollutes the storyline. The twists and turns of the novel begin brilliant and deliver great suspense, but there becomes an unnecessary amount of them, to the point of being hokum. There are so many aspects to Kelsey’s character – her absent father, her sick mother, her strained relationship with her brother. However, these aspects don’t develop or intertwine themselves into the story and ideas of the novel. They don’t add substance or depth; instead, they clog the plot, a crucial mistake to make in a genre that relies on fast-paced action and character development. With most of the ‘embellishments’ to the plot being abandoned anyway, it begs the question: why were they there in the first place?
The recipe for a great thriller is here but, unfortunately, the novel is half-baked in its plot and ideas. But I hold out hope for this writer; her clear and witty style is the saving grace of this book. Had the plot and characters been better developed, the storyline and ideas cleaner overall, I probably would have loved this book. Less of the unnecessary embellishment and more focus on a solid, clean storyline with strong characters, and you’ve got a fantastic book here. Fletcher holds great promise for a novel that will leave you on the edge of your seat. You just won’t find it here.
Hannah Marshall is 15 and from Wellington.
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Indeed, power does corrupt
By Norm Farrell on January 27, 2017 • ( 9 Comments )
This item was first published in 2010, shortly before Premier Campbell resigned to open the way for an even more incompetent and corrupt regime, the one led by Christy Clark. I offer this again because we’ve continued further down a dangerous road.
Nearly four decades ago, TIME Magazine published a special report: Poor vs Rich: A New Global Conflict. It examined potential struggles between rich and poor nations and predicted the developing world would inevitably claim a greater share of world resources. TIME supposed that radical poor nations might one day blackmail the rich by threatening nuclear holocaust and the magazine warned of more certain risk that lesser conflicts could destroy the economic system on which world stability depends.
In many ways, the world economy has changed since the 1975 report in TIME. China is probably now the second most powerful economy. Brazil, Russia and India are poised to move past Canada in GDP rankings with Korea, Mexico and South Korea likely to advance similarly within a decade. (Note: By 2016, Brazil and India had passed Canada.) But there is another element of income distribution with potential to encourage strife, in North America and elsewhere.
In the same way that economic factors have contributed to international warfare throughout history, matters of wealth distribution within a country have been integral to domestic disputes and civil wars. Whereas there is a shuffling of nations deemed to be among the developed elite, vast majorities in rising economies continue to live in dire poverty. That has always been a root of unrest and the greater the disparity between elites and average citizens, the greater the potential for conflict.
Throughout time, elites have commanded portions of national economies that are disproportionate to their numbers within the populations. Of course, that is an inevitable result of different capabilities, opportunities, risk tolerance, dedication and fortune. The distribution of wealth and influence will never be equal but if the imbalance grows too large, particularly if opportunities are class-restricted, a civil society will not function. The elites may hold dominance for a period through force but history demonstrates that order will disintegrate in a society of severe inequality.
Disparity has been a dilemma always. In 1832, seventh US President Andrew Jackson acted against the only nationwide chartered bank because the private institution exercised unmatched economic power for the benefit of elite commercial interests and the detriment of most citizens. The prescient words in Jackson’s veto message remain meaningful:
It is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend the acts of government to their selfish purposes. Distinctions in society will always exist under every just government. Equality of talents, of education, or of wealth cannot be produced by human institutions. In the full enjoyment of the gifts of Heaven and the fruits of superior industry, economy, and virtue, every man is equally entitled to protection by law; but when the laws undertake to add to these natural and just advantages artificial distinctions, to grant titles, gratuities, and exclusive privileges, to make the rich richer and the potent more powerful, the humble members of society–the farmers, mechanics, and laborers–who have neither the time nor the means of securing like favors to themselves, have a right to complain of the injustice of their government.
In British Columbia, the Liberal Government has accelerated the granting of privileges to make the already potent more powerful. Consider the billions of dollars to be stripped from consumers under the insane take-or-pay private power contracts that force premium cost electricity on BC Hydro without regard for flatline domestic and export markets. Or, compare the billions spent in the lower mainland for Olympic facilities, the Whistler highway, convention and stadium facilities, mass transit, bridges and roadworks while the hinterlands are decimated by declining fishing, forestry, tourism, coal mining and gas extraction.
Worse than the imbalance of spending between the lower mainland and the interior is the Liberal policy that eliminated open tendering of large contracts. Instead, exclusive arrangements are made by negotiations conducted behind closed doors with pre-qualified consortia that routinely add and delete participants without requalification. Browse through Laila Yuile’s website for many of these stories and ask yourself why secret negotiations have replaced open bidding.
Essayist Paul Graham has written intelligently about inequality and connections between wealth and power:
The problem here is not wealth, but corruption. . . We don’t need to prevent people from being rich if we can prevent wealth from translating into power. And there has been progress on that front. . . But what’s changed is not variation in wealth. What’s changed is the ability to translate wealth into power.
How do you break the connection between wealth and power? Demand transparency. Watch closely how power is exercised, and demand an account of how decisions are made. Why aren’t all police interrogations videotaped? . . . Why don’t government officials disclose more about their finances, and why only during their term of office?
A friend of mine who knows a lot about computer security says the single most important step is to log everything. Back when he was a kid trying to break into computers, what worried him most was the idea of leaving a trail. He was more inconvenienced by the need to avoid that than by any obstacle deliberately put in his path.
Like all illicit connections, the connection between wealth and power flourishes in secret. Expose all transactions, and you will greatly reduce it. Log everything. That’s a strategy that . . . doesn’t have the side effect of making your whole country poor.
Before Gordon Campbell formed government, he promised accountability and transparency. He said his government would be the best ever on this count. Perhaps Campbell’s was a false promise from the beginning. Perhaps his views quickly evolved, corrupted by his greed and enjoyment of power and the ability to reward friends. Nevertheless, accountability is non-existent, secret administration has become the manner of public business in British Columbia. Citizens are routinely deceived, legislators are demeaned by exclusion and influence is exercised by the Premier’s coterie and a handful of lobbyist associates. The BC Liberal Party has become expert in graft, exchanging privileges for cash and allowing a favored few to move unimpeded between government and business, often double dipping, triple dipping and worse.
Almost two thirds of British Columbians have concluded that corruption is rife in Campbell’s government. The remaining third is blind by ignorance or design. Those riding the gravy train simply want it to continue unimpeded.
Categories: BC Liberals, Campbell.Gordon, Corruption, Income Inequality
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Absolutely brilliant Norm – with your approval I would like to send this article further afield.
Excellent article Norm! I'm putting a link to this site on Facebook, this article is something all British Columbians should read!
As an aside – it's time to derail the gravy train!
Evil Eye says:
This is one of the most concise summation of what is happening in BC today. But the graft and corruption that is so prevalent in BC has taken one step further – the mainstream media are complicit with the current situation by not printing the real stories about the ongoing corrupt practices by the premier and his equally corrupt acolytes.
In BC the government uses the Joseph Goebbels Gambit: Repeat a lie often enough and the public will believe it.
What we have in BC is a powder keg, where the government is seen to be above the law, thus those wanting to change the government will also act above the law. The full meaning of this is that we live in a lawless society where the courts are only there to deal with the poor and enemies of the state.
The law of the land is now the 'golden rule' where those who have the gold – rules.
I now question that there will be any change, as provincial politicians crave the absolute power and will not change how we are governed.
Only a revolution and the liquidation of the politicians and bureaucrats would cause change to happen and that of course will not happen in today's world.
What I see is just more of the same, in a downward spiral of society, coupled with a political ennui, until BC becomes a true Fascist State, with all the trappings of dictatorship, where the wealthy hold the power and poor, as always, pay the taxes.
Mike Zimmer says:
I read an article a few years back in some popular science journal that discussed the accumulation of wealth. It seems that under a wide variety of circumstances, mathematical modeling of wealth accumulation shows that the money moves to the hands of just a few individuals, unless strong mechanisms are put in place to reduce this effect. So, it almost seems to be a fundamental law of nature that the rich get richer, unless society is specifically organized to reduce this effect.
I wish that I could relocate that reference.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/investigates/canada-papers-corporate-registries-uk-1.3954059
Doing well here in this province under the liberal regime.
dgrb says:
Am I the only one who has found himself, over the past 61/2 years, looking back on the Campbell regime with something approaching nostalgia?
Please let this year be the last we hear of Crispy.
Quote: “The remaining third is blind by ignorance or design. Those riding the gravy train simply want it to continue unimpeded.”
Campbell brought in the fine art of political pay-off by building over engineered bridges, rapid transit and more, where billions of taxpayer’s dollars went into the pockets of political fiends.
He gave away BC Rail so his friend who runs the Rocky Mountaineer would have exclusive uses of the former BCR line.
He signed deals with private poer producers to guarantee high profit, at the expense of the taxpayer.
Campbell has made BC one of the most corrupt places in the world, where “Pay to play is the political theology.
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Evil Eye, the powder keg you reference in your August 2010 comment must be pretty damp. Nothing much has happened in the intervening 6 + years, other than the situation has got exponentially worse. “Nothing succeeds like success itself”! And I don’t expect to see it improving in the next 3 1/2 months. Yes, only 3 1/2 months for us to get our shit together! What we haven’t been able to accomplish in 6 1/2 years we are expected to accomplish in 3 1/2 months?
We are doomed. Its akin to being in a slow motion car wreck!
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Journey to the Centre of the Earth
A few days ago, I came across the Macmillan Collector’s Library editions of various classics. I think I’ll try to get all my future classics in this edition. They are small and portable, a pleasure to hold, have gilded edges, and are accompanied by the most beautiful illustrations. It was upon this occasion that I returned to this sci-fi classic (as I did not yet have it in my personal collection). I read Jules Verne’s Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1864) a really long time ago, and I think I was much too young to appreciate it. This time, I was able to compare it to contemporary science fiction and tease out its ‘Vernian’ elements.
The illustrations in this edition are those completed by Édouard Riou, who worked with Jules Verne on six of his novels and created illustrations for all of them. His illustrations were then engraved by Pannemaker, Gauchard, Maurand (1867).
Simplified Plot: Axel (the narrator) a young man, visits his uncle, Professor Otto Lidenbrock, who is an eccentric academic and adventurer. Lidenbrock has recently purchased a manuscript with Runic inscriptions which he and Axel decipher to be a cryptogram indicating how one can reach the centre of the Earth. Axel is in love with Lidenbrock’s goddaughter Gräuben, who promises to wait for him and marry him if he returns. The two leave and find themselves a guide, Hans Bjelke, who helps them reach their goal. The journey leads them from Germany, to Denmark. In Copenhagen they take a boat for several days which gets them to Iceland where “the centre’s” entryway is located. Walking through the inside tunnels of a volcano the explorers find fossils, interesting rock formations, water, and many other wonders.
Runic Cryptogram
The reason I’m writing on classics here, is not really for “a review” as they obviously do not need one, but I would like to use this platform to keep track of things I found interesting.
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While the main three characters on an adventure are men, Verne wrote the character of Gräuben in a very interesting way. Gräuben and Axel have been dating for a while because she immediately assumes he came to visit her again. Even though she cares deeply for him, and wants to marry him, Gräuben doesn’t oppose him going on such a journey, which at this point no one really thinks of as dangerous, rather, they look at it as a potentially foolish undertaking. She doesn’t seem controlling, but she still cares deeply. I also like that in the 1800s, Verne portrays a young relationship as a mutual courship, rather than an obligation. We get right away that Otto Lidenbrock is the ‘old guy who is kind of a misogynist and doesn’t understand women,’ but we also see the narrator and/or Axel does not really stand for that. Lidenbrock says:
“Ah! women and young girls, how incomprehensible are your feminine hearts! When you are not the timidest, you are the bravest of creatures. Reason has nothing to do with your actions.”
To which Axel narrates:
“I was disconcerted, and, if I must tell the whole truth, I was ashamed.”
Verne uses Gräuben as a plot device often encountered in adventure stories: the “I’ll wait for you” girl. The way Rosie Cotton is “the girl back home” for Samwise Gamgee in Lord of the Rings, and Penelope for Odysseus, Verne gives Axel a reason, and yearning to return to Hamburg. I think this device is really useful because it doesn’t allow the protagonists to give up hope if things get really bad, or to get too comfortable if the new place is too exciting that they might want to stay there forever.
The Vernian Element
Something that stood out to me reading this sci-fi classic, particularly after diving into many contemporary sci-fi works this year, was how much Verne wanted for everything to make sense, and for it to be believable. Verne didn’t drop you in a random world and hope you pick up clues as you go along, he explained everything with the utmost details in such a way that a skeptic would have scientific and/or academic proof that what he is narrating might actually be true. Then I remembered what Peter S. Beagle mentioned in his introduction to New Voices in Fantasy. He wrote:
“Jules Verne, who always considered himself a scientist, was distinctly put out by the work of the younger writer H.G. Wells. ‘Il a invente!’ the author of From the Earth to the Moon sniffed at the author of The War of the Worlds. ‘He makes things up!’”
Having seen the action-packed adaptation of Journey to the Centre of the Earth, I forgot how calm and academic Verne’s prose is. It made me feel safe, and I actually understood what was happening (which was comforting). The first few chapters are full of details on the manuscript and runes. He makes sense of the way Otto and Axel decipher the code. Then, once they embark on this journey everything is planned out realistically. I even looked up how long it takes to get to Iceland from Copenhagen by boat, and it was exactly as long as Verne said it was. The man did his research properly. Once they descend below the Volcano, Verne uses many details from Charles Lyell’s Principles of Geology Vol 1. and 2, (which heavily inspired Charles Darwin as he himself read volume one on his Beagle Voyage). There are passages upon passages describing the sediments, the rocks, the way they look, feel, or smell. He takes you on a sensory journey along with the three protagonists.
Illustration by Riou
There were also reminders throughout of the kinds of walkers and adventurers from back in the day, when walking miles daily was no big deal. I have to go out of my way to get at least 7,000 steps on my Fitbit every day. The things they do, and the distances they go by on horse, where Hans chooses to walk–and the character of Hans the guide altogether, was absolutely fascinating. He’s kind of a Thoreauvian or Native figure who knows the land and could walk forever. He is connected to all the elements in ways Otto and Axel are not. He can pick up signals from the land, and signs from the sky, wind, animals. I think this time around, Hans’s character was by far my favorite. I also could appreciate a lot of the references. For instance, upon their descend there are references to Virgil’s Aeneid, and Dante’s Inferno, which I probably wouldn’t have picked up on in high school.
I really enjoyed this work, if you haven’t read it, by all means give it a go! I must admit that my favourite Verne remains 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. I still have to read a lot of his other works.
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Greenfield Only Candidate To Attend Historic Waterloo Forum
Posted October 19th, 2020 at 1:56pm by Rachelle Chase
Photo by Henry Novak.
Main photo: Several attendees gather for post-event photo. (left to right) Bridget Saffold, Rev. Ed Loggins, Theresa Greenfield, Le Chelle Oliver, Warren Wortham, Nilvia Reyes Rodriguez, Rev. Abraham Funchess, Terrance Hollingsworth, Rachelle Chase, Bob Niemeyer, and Damien McMullen (kneeling).
Theresa Greenfield was the only candidate on Saturday to attend the first-ever Empower Northend 2020 Candidate Forum in Waterloo, a meaningful event for Black Iowans in the community who said they never had a U.S. Senate candidate attend an event specifically geared toward them.
I was fortunate to be a moderator at what likely was a historic event.
“To my knowledge, we’ve never had a tier one or Senate nominee come directly into the Black community, be willing to host a forum or sit down and talk to people in the community,” event organizer Terrance Hollingsworth said. “Oftentimes, you’ll hear these candidates go, ‘I’ve toured all 99 counties’ and you’ve come to Waterloo, but you don’t mean that you’ve been to the east side of Waterloo.”
Bridget Saffold, a nurse and founder of Focus on Diabetes, wiped everything down beforehand with disinfectant wipes. She also took temperatures and insured all of those who attended the event wore masks.
She agreed with Hollingsworth. The whole election cycle has been different than past years. She remembers Elizabeth Warren being active in the Black community, as was Cory Booker, whose campaign office was in the area.
“But I cannot think of one time where [Iowa] senator candidates have come to the neighborhood,” Saffold added.
Hollingsworth said he invited 1st District candidates Ashley Hinson and Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer to do one event and Sen. Joni Ernst and Theresa Greenfield to do the other.
Greenfield is the only candidate who showed up.
Greenfield’s participation does not surprise Hollingsworth since Greenfield has engaged with the local Black community previously. She came to Cedar Valley Focus on Diabetes and toured the Black community, Los Reyes, and other communities, getting out and talking to people. Then earlier this month she helped sponsor financially all five neighborhoods that hosted National Night Out parties.
Still, Hollingsworth is disappointed that other candidates haven’t made Black people in Waterloo a priority.
Todd Obedale, co-chair of Black Hawk County Republican Party, attended primarily to support his friend, Hollingsworth.
“I’m supporting Joni Ernst. I like Joni Ernst as a senator and I like her as a person,” Obedale said. “I very much wanted her to come to Waterloo. I’m always wanting her to come to Waterloo-Cedar Valley. But her scheduling staff had her at another location.”
Obedale wanted Ernst to come because he wanted to see a debate. Instead, “this was an opportunity for Theresa Greenfield to meet with supporters. Largely, she didn’t receive any challenges to any of the assertions made regarding her proposed policies and benefits from them and there was no opportunity for rebuttal, which obviously the senator would have been able to do had she been there.”
Why didn’t he challenge Greenfield’s answers?
“I am grateful when candidates come out to events,” Obedale said. “And again, no candidate can be in two places at one time. I don’t believe these forums should be ‘gotcha’ moments for individuals or people to lay in wait.”
Greenfield answered questions on various topics, including supporting the LGBTQI community, immigration reform, social security, neighborhood redevelopment, health care and economic inclusion. Greenfield also shared her views on topics such as systemic racism, which she agrees exists and will help combat.
One of the moderators, Rev. Abraham Funchess, pastor of Jubilee UMC Freedom Center and executive director of Waterloo Commission on Human Rights, emphasized what was special and memorable about this forum.
“We had a conversation about economic inclusion on the northeast side of town … While some people would like to continue to emphasize social justice issues, and rightfully so, I thought what was different about this conversation with Greenfield was that we were talking about economic inclusion issues, which rarely gets the kind of attention that we think it deserves,” Funchess said.
Nilvia Reyes Rodriguez, vice president of DREAM Iowa and another moderator, detailed how immigrants in Iowa have revitalized many communities and built local economies. Rodriguez asked Greenfield if she supported bills like H.R.6, the American Dream and Promise Act, which passed the U.S. House last year, along with other bills supporting comprehensive immigration reform.
“I do believe that we need to modernize our immigration system and to have comprehensive immigration reform,” Greenfield said, adding it is one of the topics she hears most about. Greenfield likes some of the ideas of a bipartisan group called Iowa Compact on Immigration, but added, “I’m not saying that’s exclusively what I would do.” She also believes in modernizing the whole system, starting with visa reform and streamlining the path to becoming a citizen.
“Second, we have to be safe, absolutely. But we can be safe, we can be strong, and we can be smart. And to me, we have to look at our ports of entry in particular … and finally, it has to be humane, we have to keep our families together,” Greenfield added. “So, when it comes to our Dreamers, absolutely, we have to make sure they have their path to citizenship and it can’t be taken away. We have to codify it.”
Did she answer Rodriguez’s question?
“For someone that hasn’t been in that position yet, I feel like she’s very poised and educated and I think she answered my questions, pretty well, as best that she could,” Rodriguez said. “You know, she’s not familiar with all the bills that I was referencing or that any senator would be able to reference. But for not having that as specific of information available, I think she did a good job of answering my questions.”
So great of Theresa Greenfield to attend the Empower Northend 2020 Candidate Forum in Waterloo today and answer our questions plus stick around for more questions after. Thank you, @GreenfieldIowa! pic.twitter.com/JQO9QUxFL8
— Rachelle Chase (@Rachelle_Chase) October 17, 2020
Rev. Ed Loggins, a veteran who served in the Marines during Vietnam, wanted to know what Greenfield would do to support veterans.
Greenfield stated she wants to keep Americans safe in the U.S. and abroad, as well as keep promises to veterans, whether it’s the GI bill, health care or mental health services, and address jobs for veterans and helping them transition to a livable wage.
“What I believe is that if you served your country, whether it was in combat or not, basically all of the services are afforded us should be free,” Loggins said. “And the reason I say that is because you’ve served your country. In many cases, many men, especially Black men, have lost their lives or have come back injured.”
He followed that question with, “Can I be in your next ad?” which was met with chuckles from the audience. “You guys are laughing, but I’m serious,” he said. Greenfield said her campaign would reach out to him if they do another ad.
“How many black people have you seen?” Loggins said, of the lack of diversity in Iowa’s political ads. “I’m looking at all of these ads, all directed at farmers, people that live in small towns. The same issues that she’s talking about, those issues affect us. We may not be a large percentage of the voting block, but we’re not invisible. So take us under consideration.”
While answering Loggins’ question, Greenfield mentioned tele-health.
“One of the things I think this administration did well in COVID was they expanded tele-healthcare.” She emphasized the need to expand this to veterans, since VA hospitals aren’t in every county.
This got Saffold thinking about the the digital divide in Iowa and across the country.
“And then just putting those two things together, the idea of, if we do not have the digital access, the high speed internet in low income communities, how do you think we are able to bridge the health care gap with this tele-medicine when we don’t even have the technology to use it?” Saffold questioned. “Politicians or legislators feel like they fixed one thing but we don’t always go back, those unintended consequences are not addressed.”
Greenfield has said she wants to address high speed internet access for all Iowans, rural and urban.
“I loved it,” Le Chelle Oliver said of the event.
Oliver is a medical assistant at Mercy One who also helped with attendee check-in.
“She talked on everything I felt that needed to be addressed — about the race, about the health care system and her views on it, and how Black and brown people basically don’t have the same rights,” Oliver said. “There’s a disconnect there. And I totally agreed with her on that and how she would like to bridge that, be the one to help bridge that and I’m with that.”
The entire forum can be viewed on the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier Facebook page.
By Rachelle Chase
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Kirk from Los Angeles would appear to be just another typical MySpace denizen. His page reveals that he’s a Sagittarius, loves movies and wants to meet Angelina Jolie. Get in line, kid.
“I suppose I could just call her dad (actor Jon Voight) and set that up,” says Kirk Douglas, who faithfully updates his page once a week. “As long as my wife says it’s OK.”
At 92, the screen icon is at the older end of the growing phenomenon that is social networking. But his decision to share pointed opinions and Brangelina-inspired desires with virtual strangers is echoed by the millions of Boomer-on-up Americans that have taken a teen staple and made it yet another weapon in their always-on communications arsenal.
Whether it’s congressmen Twittering during presidential speeches, parents connecting with high school flames on Facebook or empty-nesters planning group outings on grown-up sites such as Eons.com, Baby Boomers are speeding up the Web’s ongoing metamorphosis from limitless void to global watering hole.
Social networking is fast becoming a staple for a growing number of adults as Web use surges. One-third of adult Internet users have a profile on a social networking site, up from 8% in 2005, according to the Pew Internet & American Life Project. And though adults share some teen habits
— checking in with friends, planning get-togethers — they differ from the younger set in their desire to use the medium to meet new friends from across the country.
Their reasons for connecting with others online vary, but the passion for it is unwavering.
For Douglas, social networking affords him a literal voice — a stroke in 1996 left him with halting speech — as well as “instantaneous contact with people of all ages and opinions, which keeps me young.”
Retired software consultant Reed Nash, 52, of Lunenburg, Mass., says sharing his passion for NASCAR and barbecue with fellow devotees has “made me a lot of great new friends I otherwise wouldn’t have.”
Kathy Carr, 45, a family counselor from Park City, Utah, used to get her social fix while traveling for work. She has turned to social networking “to find other women who are raising teens, enjoying good careers and have something to say.”
Facebook, that social networking giant with 175 million users worldwide, was famously conceived for kids by a kid, Harvard undergrad student Mark Zuckerberg, now 24. But what Boomers like, they devour.
“The last six months have been a turning point in terms of people going from not seeing a reason for social networking to fully embracing it,” says Lance Ulanoff, editor of PCMag.com. “The reason is simple: We’re able to get more real-time information about people we know and love. Social interaction as we know it is changing on the fly.”
And — OMG! — it’s not just shifting for the acronym-speak set.
Networking by the numbers
Currently, 16.5 million adults ages 55 and older engage in social networking, according to Internet monitoring site comScore. Facebook is seeing the most growth among users age 30 and older.
MySpace, with 130 million users, is enjoying a surge among the 55-plus set, who total 6.9 million users and spend an average 204 minutes a month on the site. And in just one year since AARP.org unveiled its social networking platform, about 350,000 users have created 1,700 groups celebrating everything from gardening to social activism.
“Our members comfortably exist in both the real and virtual worlds,” says Nataki Clarke, director of online marketing at AARP. “Social networking may have started out as a way to check on kids and grandkids, but it’s now really all about your individual connections with peers.”
The desire to get in touch with like-minded souls is fueling the growth of sites such as Eons.com and TBD.com (as in, the rest of your life is still “to be determined”), which attract those who don’t want to be “friended” by someone whose idea of a good conversation means a tweeted 140 characters or less.
“The Facebooks of the world are about all about ‘me’ — my page, my profile, my wall. We’re about ‘we,’ about getting together in groups around mutual passions,” says Jeff Taylor, founder of Eons, which has 800,000 users who bond over topics such as genealogy, elder care and technology.
One hallmark of sites such as Eons is their mission to lure new friends who share your interests, a direct contrast with a site such as Facebook, where you attract largely those you knew or know.
“My teenage daughter is online all the time,” Taylor says. “But when I asked her about wanting to meet new friends, she said, ‘Dad, that’s disgusting.’ There’s the big difference.”
Boomers, by contrast, often embrace the notion of making new friends online, says Robin Wolaner, CEO of TBD.com, whose 120,000-user membership has been growing by 20% a month.
“By the time you’re 50, you tend to know everyone you’re going to know. So if you’re going online, why not meet new people as opposed to the same people you already know?” she says. “We’re finding that these bad economic times are particularly good for social networking.
“Boomers are really affected by what’s going on, and they like not to be alone with their thoughts.”
So much so that some social networkers feel compelled to take their new friendships offline. A group of Eons.com friends recently went on a cruise to Alaska together, and around 50 TBD.com acquaintances are meeting in Kansas City later this month to share thoughts on spirituality.
Some Internet experts are particularly convinced that the future of social networking lies less in the realm of vacuous instant updates to friends (“I’m drinking a latte right now while online at an ATM”) and more in the arena of like-minded groups gathering virtually to enjoy and comment on a specific event.
“I call these ‘velvet-rope social networks,’ people who are connected in a context that matters to them all, like watching the Oscars together online,” says Chris Brogan, president of Boston-based New Marketing Labs, which advises large corporations on how to market using social networking. “It’s going back to the idea of hitting the bar or pub to talk about something, a gathering place to share group moments. In a world where few people live close to family or old friends, the Internet can bridge that gap.”
Such gatherings could have implications that ripple through society, affecting everything from TV viewing habits to the way companies peddle products.
The old model “of an Ed McMahon-type guy pitching you something is long dead, because today people won’t listen to TV ads, but they will listen to each other on these sites,” says Barton Goldenberg, president of Bethesda, Md.-based ISM, a social media consultancy. “It’s all being reversed now. Ads won’t drive brand loyalty, people will. These sites are where Boomers share their opinions, and those in the corporate world are starting to realize that.”
Time magazine tech columnist Josh Quittner says social networking is destined to mushroom with the inevitable advent of more sophisticated smart phones, which will allow sites such as Facebook, MySpace and Eons to be always on and mobile. “The great thing about social networking is it allowed you to take control of your identity online, so now you are who you say you are,” says Quittner, 50.
But for all its potential power, social networking remains in its awkward infancy, offering up equal parts excitement (hearing from that grade school sweetheart) and weirdness (what to do when your boss friends you?).
Quittner concedes he runs hot and cold on the notion of living a life exposed to the digital masses. “Visiting some friends’ pages you often see things that are shocking. I guess it’s like a tattoo: a good idea at the time.”
For some users, it’s the “social” part that’s at issue. Dee Dee Taft, 41, who runs Spin Communications in Mill Valley, Calif., joined Facebook a few years back at the encouragement of younger members of her firm. “When I started, it was exciting, but then I was getting friended by
people I met once and people that I had purely business relationships with, and it made me wonder, ‘What’s the definition of a friend?’ ”
On the upside, she has reconnected with a few long-lost friends. The down side? Having CEO clients friending some of her twentysomething staffers, and getting messages from family members that hundreds of her Facebook friends can read.
“It’s almost voyeuristic. Everyone can see you and you can see them,” she says. “Sometimes, I feel like yelling, ‘Just pick up the phone and call me!’ ”
But for the Rev. Rosa Lee Harden of San Francisco’s Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church, such liabilities are worth the benefits of opening your life up to others online. Harden often Twitters to get ideas for a sermon and says her Facebook page has at times provoked “startlingly honest conversations” that might never happen face to face.
Recently, Roman Catholic bishops in Italy asked their flock to give up e-mail and other tech habits for Lent. For Harden, that whole notion is like trying to stop a rocket that has already launched.
“I want to connect with the people I work with and love,” she says. “If social networking makes it easier, or more likely, then I’ll take it any day.”
BEHAVE LIKE AN ADULT ON SOCIAL NETWORKS
New to social networking and over the age of 40? Time magazine tech columnist Josh Quittner, a Boomer who can Twitter and friend with the best of them, offers his advice:
It’s not Las Vegas: “Think twice before uploading that amusing photo of you wearing boxer shorts on your head,” says Quittner. “What happens on Facebook does not stay on Facebook.”
Don’t share the love: “When Vampire Poke Stick or another such wacky application asks you to invite all your friends, ignore it,” he says. “Frankly, you’re the only one who thinks that app is funny. Your friends are sick of getting spammed with stuff like this.”
Resist the spotlight: “Every now and then, maybe once in 14 months, it’s OK to start a group celebrating your first book of poetry or the opening of your photo exhibit,” he says. “But it’s better to have someone else do it for you, and best if you don’t do it at all.”
The world is reading: “Remember that when you post a comment on someone’s page, everyone can see it,” he says. “You might think this is obvious. The fellow who posted a love couplet to ‘my steamy escargot’ did not.”
Get real: “They’re not really your friends.”
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Criminal investigations in England and Wales are being hindered by "outdated" police IT systems, a survey of officers has found.
Only half of the officers asked believed they can rely on information held on their forces' computer systems, and just 65% could access a computer at work when they need to.
According to the Police Federation, which sponsored the survey of working officers, the answers "paint a damning picture of growing frustration on frontline policing".
Serving officers are having to deal with "outdated kit, patchy service and incompatible computer systems needlessly hindering criminal investigations and affecting officers' ability to do their jobs" said the Federation.
Further issues include inadequate training, under-powered desktops, and broken printers which have been causing grief for police – many of whom still have to use laptops using Windows XP, an operating system which Microsoft no longer provides security updates for.
Image: The Police Federation said the survey paints 'a damning picture'
Just a month after the National Audit Office warned how government cuts have left police "struggling to deliver effective services to the public", the survey reveals complaints that "millions are being wasted on the wrong equipment".
The unsteady roll-out of mobile devices to all police has also made things difficult for forces who are working where there isn't decent mobile coverage.
The Federation cited a chief officer from a small rural force who said his phone and laptop had been poor investments: "It may as well be gathering dust or stopping a table from wobbling; getting a signal is also an issue."
Another police staff member complained about having to use up to 20 different police and external database systems, with an equal number of passwords and user names to keep track of.
She added: "As far as I'm aware none of these systems are able to talk to one another."
Simon Kempton, the Police Federation's technology lead, said there is "no point ploughing millions and billions into increasingly expensive and complicated equipment without an overall strategic vision".
Government delays affecting the new emergency services network have also left forces spending additional money on keeping their old radio systems working.
The Public Accounts Committee is set to hear from senior policing figures on Wednesday regarding the financial sustainability of police forces in England and Wales.
Although the Home Office has been developing replacements for the ageing police national database and police national computer, these projects have also been beset with difficulties.
A Home Office spokesman said: "The government is committed to ensuring that the police have the right tools to do their vital work.
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Throughout time, sport has played a big role in shaping history and daily life. Icon Muhammad Ali wasn’t just a boxer, he represented the struggle of African-Americans during the Civil Rights Movement. Athlete Roger Bannister broke psychological barriers by becoming the first person to run a mile in under four minutes, a record that was quickly broken numerous times thereafter. Cyclist Lance Armstrong proved that even after battling cancer, the human spirit could prevail; while Usain Bolt, the fastest man on Earth, and Eddie the Eagle proved that with perseverance and dedication, dreams could be realized; while women like tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams, athlete Kelly Holmes and basketball player Jackie Joyner-Kersee are proving to girls around the world that they can do anything they put their minds to. Whether it’s for fun with friends, friendly competition with community members, or a professional career on the world stage, watching or playing sport is a way to come together. You need only watch a football game, the most popular sport on Earth, to see that it transcends race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender and economic status. Even for those who don’t participate in sport or enjoy watching it, there’s a great sense of national pride and shared emotion when individuals represent their country on the international stage.
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44 minutes of perfection
For those needing proof that Buster Keaton had genius running through his veins, that he wasn’t just a comedian “in slapshoes and flat hat”, go watch Sherlock Jr.(1924). Most of his 1920s films are exquisite and worthy of praise. Orson Welles considered The General to be the greatest Civil War movie ever made (and Buster himself as one of the most beautiful people to ever be photographed). For me, Sherlock Jr. eclipses his other masterpieces (yes, even The General), due to its perfect harmony of playfulness, tragedy, comedy, absurd and a form of self-mocking misery that, unlike Chaplin’s, makes no excuses and asks for no lenience.
As exquisitely technical and historically accurate as The General is, as humorously sweet and cleverly directed Our Hospitality is, I find Sherlock Jr to be Buster Keaton’s most accomplished work. We are accustomed to his work ethic, where nothing is left to chance, where the gags are so elaborate and hilarious that you find yourself half laughing half gasping in awe. We know all that. His independent work of the 1920s was exquisite. Yes, even College and Spite Marriage.
What separates Buster Keaton for me from the likes of Chaplin and Lloyd transcends mere slapstick. It is Bunuel-like surrealism, a multi-layered vision and an understanding of the cinematic medium light years ahead of his peers through which Keaton was able to bend time, space and matter. Keaton started flexing his whimsical muscles with The Playhouse, during which he was unable to perform his usual gravity-defying stunts due to an ankle injury. He perfected his dream-within-a-dream, rule-reshuffling universe with Sherlock Jr., a masterpiece which served as inspiration for the likes of Woody Allen and John McTiernan, to name a few.
With Sherlock Jr. he took the classic detective story, cut it into little pieces, jumbled them all up then pasted it all together. The result is 44 minutes of cinematic perfection. Scenes of gorgeous romantic yet electrifying sensibility – check! Heartbreaking scenes caused by miscommunication and injustice – check! Action packed scenes – checked! Absurd scenes in which we doubt not only what we are seeing but also the reality of our own lives, Matrix-style – check! check!
The only way to appreciate the eccentricity of such a film like Sherlock Jr is to watch it with the Club Foot Orchestra score. Controversial as it may be, I really loved the Club Foot Orchestra score for Sherlock Jr. Eerie yet playful, zany yet sensual, minimalist yet sophisticated, just like the man, just like the man’s work. Music is especially important for a silent film and I feel that the Club Foot Orchestra managed to capture the energy, innovation of the film as well as romantic quirkiness of Buster’s character. Special mentions of the pool table scene and the chase sequences. The music for the pool table scene, which was meticulously arranged, perfectly illustrates the difficulty with which the actual scene was shot (it took Buster a week to get all the perfect pool shots – there was no fakery involved). The music for the chase sequences are a blend of Mr. Bean and James Bond, which, I believe, perfectly encapsulate our hero’s nature: suave yet childish, sexy yet naïve, boyish and manly all at the same time. Buster would have appreciated the experimental nature of this original score, given that he worked for originality and innovation all his life.
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Location Matters: To Vote by Mail or to Not Vote by Mail in Texas
A federal Judge in San Antonio ruled that the state of Texas must enable all 16 million or so registered voters in the state the option on voting by mail during the pandemic. Okay good idea. President Trump voted by mail. What’s the big deal? Apparently where you live, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has said the decision by U.S. District Judge Fred Biery is a dismissal of "well-established law." I disagree.
Judge Biery issued his ruling Tuesday afternoon, siding with Texas Democrats who claimed the state's current voter law was discriminatory by generally allowing only people over the age of 65 or with a disability the ability to vote by mail. Those who oppose said the state law violated the 26th Amendment against voting restrictions that discriminate based on age and that those without immunity to COVID-19 were to be considered disabled or suffering from a physical condition that prevented them from going to the polling place. A federal appeals court Wednesday quickly put on a hold a ruling that paved the way in Texas for a dramatic expansion of mail-in voting due to fears of the coronavirus. Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton applauded the decision, saying that allowing everyone to vote by mail "would only lead to greater fraud and disenfranchise lawful voters." Paxton said mail in voting would lead to greater fraud, I'm glad he admits fraud has occurred. SMH.
Voting by mail in Texas is limited to registered voters 65 or older or those with a "sickness or physical condition" that prevents voting in person. Paxton has asserted that fear of getting the virus doesn't qualify as a disability under the law.
This squabble here in Texas is one of several nationwide over expanding access to mail-in ballots amid the pandemic. Primary runoff elections in Texas are set for July 14.
I had a dream I was having a beer with Ross Perot, he was pissed.
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Kansas Freshman Walz Named to CBF All-Star Lineup
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Walz, a 6-foot freshman from Omaha, Neb., became the first Big 12 pitcher to beat Nebraska in Lincoln this season. The first-year righty pitched a season-high 7 2/3 innings Sunday and held the No. 9 Huskers to three runs on six hits and struck out five. Making his performance even more remarkable was the fact that he was making just his second start in the Big 12 in his home state with 30-40 friends and family members in attendance.
Walz is the first Kansas player to be named to the CBF All-Star Lineup this season and was the only Big 12 player to be honored on the team this week.
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Walz and the Jayhawks will take on Kansas Wesleyan this evening at 6 p.m. before traveling to Stillwater, Okla. for a weekend series against No. 13 Oklahoma State.
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New Derwent Valley Council funded logos
Pooping tigers and kids’ hieroglyphics: Council’s $140k flop
by JESSICA HOWARD
COMMUNITY response to new council-funded logos have received a mixed reaction, with opinions ranging from 'great' to 'Egyptian hieroglyphs a 5-year-old would draw.'
The quirky $140,000 project by consultants For The People commissioned by the Derwent Valley Council has seen nine new icons created for the region.
The range includes cherries, the Tasmanian tiger, the Fagus, Platypus, Derwent River, swan, hops, trout and eucalyptus and come in sets of four logos in nine different colours.
Mayor Ben Shaw said the idea for the series of brands came after widespread community consultation.
"It came out strongly from the community that we've kind of lost our sense of identity - we're on a journey to reinvent the place," he said.
"We've got this clean green branding for all of Tassie so we wanted to differentiate ourselves. "We're saying come to the Derwent Valley and hear some stories, talk to some locals, see some big trees and platypuses and catch some trout."
Social media pundits have been quick to give their two cents worth, with the Tassie Tiger logos attracting particular criticism.
"I feel bad for criticising, however, this tiger looks like its been doing a poo for about 100 years. What's with the obviously vintage/retro look? Aren't we looking forward?" said Rachael Ploughman.
"Looks a lot like Egyptian hieroglyphs a 5-year-old would draw," said Sharon Miller.
"Is this a marketing ploy to get people talking about it, like the whole iSnack 2.0. Gosh I hope so," said Alan Baker.
But not everyone jumped on the logo bashing bandwagon.
"I think the branding is great! It is tongue in cheek and not taking ourselves too seriously. We all tell stories and they get better with each retelling," said Lisa West.
Cr Shaw said he wasn't surprised by the mixed response.
"Generally it's the ones who weren't involved in the earlier consultation process who say they don't like it," he said.
In 2015, Hobart residents overwhelmingly rejected a new city council logowhich cost more than $200,000 to roll out.
Five years later, the logo remains and the outrage has dissipated.
Originally published as Pooping tigers and kids' hieroglyphics: Council's $140k branding flop
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1 Yun Family's Eldest Miss 1
Longxia Continent
On Longyuan Kingdom's prosperous imperial streets, the people were well-ordered and stood on both sides of the road, cheering in praise of the victorious return of the great General Yun Luo.
This Yun Luo was considered as one of Longyuan's legends, he guarded the border for several years so that the neighboring countries would not dare to invade. Also, not long ago with one swoop, he turned four countries into Longyuan's subordinates. Hearing of this matter, His Majesty was extremely pleased, not only moving Yun Luo back to the Imperial City to receive commendations but also to give a blank edict. With this blank edict, it is the equivalent of His Majesty's promise to fulfill one request of any kind.
However, after victoriously coming back, the Great General Yun Luo did not attend the court meeting to see the Emperor but rushed back to the General's Estate instead.
Following behind him, the soldiers were all silent. Nobody was clearer than them about why the Great General Yun Luo was anxious to return home! All of this could be attributed to the eldest miss of the Yun Clan.
It was said that while Great General Yun Luo was guarding the border, that trash provoked an enormous amount of trouble. Her typical arrogant, domineering, rampant, and overbearing personality could be overlooked, but she recently caused a scandal by snatching a pretty man on the street. This led to the Crown Prince annulling his engagement with her. However, she could not stand this development, so she chose to commit suicide by hanging herself.
If she really died, then the General Estate would have one less disaster. Yet, this trash didn't die. Not only was she saved, but she also appeared to have changed into a different person. She locked herself at home and did not go out for half a month. Hence, when General Yun Luo triumphantly returned to the city, he was in a rush to return to the General Estate.
At this time, on top of the artificial hill inside the General Estate, a young lady in white had both of her hands behind her head as she lazily leaned against a rock, her eyes were half-squinted as she looked at the blazing sun in the sky.
"I can't believe time went by this quickly, I came to this continent a little more than half a month ago. Thankfully, during this period of time, I have completely accepted this body's original memories and also came to understand what kind of place this is."
Half a month ago, she was conducting an experiment in the medical lab at Huaxia University when she accidentally caused an explosion. Upon waking up, she found herself in this strange world...
Yun Luofeng was her name as well when she was at Huaxia, but the difference was that she was Huaxia University's top student and the teacher's most outstanding pupil. However, this Yun Luofeng was a well-known trash who was talented in neither the literary arts nor martial arts. She could not even do the simple act of gathering spiritual energy, let alone becoming a true spirit cultivator.
In this world, the strong was respected, so the ridicule and condemnation that a trash who could not become a spirit cultivator suffered from could be imagined.
However, this trash did not merely have a general for a grandfather, but she also had the number one dream lover of many females in Longyuan, His Highness the Crown Prince, for a fiance since birth. Yet, this trash was not satisfied with a perfect fiance like the Crown Prince and actually dared to molest a man from a good family! This caused the Crown Prince, who finally couldn't endure it anymore, to risk offending General Yun Luo and terminated his engagement with the trash.
Who would have thought that the trash, Yun Luofeng, not only did not repent, but she also wanted to use suicide to threaten His Highness the Crown Prince to have a change of heart? However, the Crown Prince just turned around and left. Thankfully, the people in the General Estate saved her in time, preventing her from the misfortune of dying.
However, nobody knew that when Yun Luofeng was rescued, she was already dead. Now, it was actually Huaxia's Yun Luofeng inside the body.
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Donna Theo Strickland, CC (born 27 May 1959) is a Canadian optical physicist and pioneer in the field of pulsed lasers. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2018, together with Gérard Mourou, for the invention of chirped pulse amplification. She is a professor at the University of Waterloo. She served as fellow, vice president, and president of The Optical Society, and is currently chair of their Presidential Advisory Committee. In 2018, she was listed as one of BBC's 100 Women.
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Not a great book, but I needed it for my class. Not as boring as some textbooks, instead it's filled with articles to read.
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The book is well organized and easy to follow as a college text book. This edition could probably be used for a high school nutrition unit as the articles are important in today's society.
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San Giorgio Maggiore
About San Giorgio Maggiore
San Giorgio Maggiore is an interesting spot, located in Venice, Italy.
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We've written a very extensive guide filled with insightfull comments and handy tips and tricks about all the aspects to traveling in Italy. We've summarized the most critical things below, but you can discover more information in our detailed guide to Italy.
Money in Venice
Currencie(s): Euro
1 Euro = 1.21 $
1 Euro = 0.89 £
Italy is not concidered to be a dangerous country, with a Global Peace Index of 1.75 out of 4.
This report is the only one of its kind that measures how dangerous or safe a nation is based on 23 different indicators, including political terror, deaths from internal conflict, murder rate, and ease of access to small arms and light weapons.
Language in Venice
Language(s): Italian
Food & Drinks in Venice
4 National dishes: Pasta, Polenta, Pizza & Risotto.
Drinking age: The minimum age for drinking in Venice is 18.
Religion in Venice
Italy is a religious country. According to the Gallup Poll in 2009 research, 72% of the population thinks religion is important in their daily life. More info about this study can be found here. The religous adherents are approximately 90% Roman Catholic (about one-third regularly attend services); mature Protestant and Jewish communities and a growing Muslim immigrant community. Read this article about the impact of religion on your travel plans.
Sex & Relationships in Venice
Age of Consent: 14 years.
Same-sex marriage (also known as gay marriage) is not legalized in Italy.
Italy scores a 3/10 on the 'Gay Travel Index'.
Other practical tips for Venice
Timezone: UTC+01:00
Power adapters and converters: 230 V (50 Hz), Plug C / F / L
Weather: Currently overcast clouds, with a temperature between 15 and 16.1°C (59 and 61°F)
Pollution (PM2.5 fine dust particles): 16.75 µg/m3
PM2.5 Fine dust particulates can be carried deep into the lungs where they can cause inflammation and a worsening of the condition of people with heart and lung diseases. The smaller the particles the deeper they travel into the lungs, with more potential for harm. Note that the World Health Organisation's guideline value is 20 µg/m3. So you have nothing to worry about when travelling to Italy.
Fly to Venice, Italy
VCE - Venice Marco Polo Airport, 9 Kilometers (5 Miles) from San Giorgio Maggiore.
TSF - Treviso-Sant'Angelo Airport, 27 Kilometers (17 Miles) from San Giorgio Maggiore.
TRS - Trieste–Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, 98 Kilometers (61 Miles) from San Giorgio Maggiore.
List of interesting places in Venice
Bridge Of Sighs
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The Psychedelic Experience -- postponed
If you're a good culture monster, you most likely have already set aside time to fall by the not-to-be-missed Karl Ferris opening, scheduled for Oct. 18 at Hollywood's Mr. Musichead Art Gallery. One thing you should know: There's been more than a slight change in plans.
The big, '60s-style "happening" to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the release of the Hendrix album "Electric Ladyland" -- shot by Ferris -- as well as mark Ferris' very first Los Angeles exhibition has now been pushed back to Nov. 15. Ferris was on track to make it, but his photographs -- 47 total -- weren't. The images were thought to be missing en route to the gallery but now have been officially deemed stolen.
For those in need a bit of background, Ferris, armed with his giant fish-eye lens and a "secret" infared film, was considered to be the innovator of that trippy, fluid psychedelic photography that's become synonymous with not just the music but the era itself. Among the photos that have gone missing are some of the photographer's most famous images of Hendrix -- who hand-chose Ferrris to both photograph and art direct all four of his US LP releases. (Ferris was also an expert multitasker, mixing work with pleasure: not only did he immortalize Cream, Donovan and The Hollies, he was known as the consummate party-thrower back in '60s Swinging London, hosting the British rock's top shelf acts including Lennon and McCartney, Eric Clapton, T-Rex.
An optimist -- or spin-meister -- could view this turn of events as flattering, a "happening" in its own right: that the work is still recognizable and valuable enough to be lifted. Except that Ferris is now left with much work to do at the 11th hour -- he will have to reprint the entire show.
For more info: Karl Ferris -- The Psychedelic Experience at Mr. Musichead Rock Art Gallery, 7511 W. Sunset Blvd., (323) 876-0042
-- Lynell George
Photo Caption: "Purple Haze" The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Photo credit: Karl Ferris
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The Gaelic name is translated as 'chapel of remembrance' and the chapel stands close to the east shore of Lochbuie and 1.5km from Moy Castle.
It was converted into a Mausoleum for the MacLaines of Lochbuie in 1864 in memory of Donald MacLaine, 22nd of Lochbuie, when a thorough restoration took place. The roof is of the same period. A further renovation then took place in 1972 and on the wall by the entrance is a plaque stating:-
"This historic Chapel and Mausoleum was restored in 1972 by Brigadier Alasdair MacLean of Pennycross, ably assisted by the generosity of numerous members of the clan, kind relatives and friends from home and overseas."
The main structure appears to be late medieval, while some of the dressings may be from an earlier chapel in the same area. There is a further plaque on top of the entrance stating that the chapel was consecrated in 1500 to St. Kenneth.
Nothing is known of it's early history and it is believed to have fallen into disuse by 1701 when the first burial took place inside the chapel.
The chapel is oblong measuring 10.7m from east to west by 4.6m and with walls 0.7m thick. The masonry is of rubble with quoins and dressings of a buff coloured sandstone probably quarried at Carsaig. The entrance is on the north wall situated towards the western end and is arched with a wrought-iron door. The three existing windows of a narrow single-light form vary in detail.
The interior has none of it's earlier features and the whole of the east end, which serves as the mausoleum is sealed off behind a Gothic-arched screen wall.
Inside the chapel is a late medieval octagonal font carved from Carsaig sandstone, and three post-reformation table-tombs bearing inscriptions to various members of the family. There is also an incomplete recumbent slab of sandstone broken into two fragments and is probably of the 17th century. Finally, there is a mural monument of white marble commemorating Murdoch MacLaine 20th of Lochbuie who died in 1844.
Among the many gravestones in the graveyard is one which was erected in 1777 to commemorate the two sons, Alan and Archibald, of Donald McDonald of Taynafeigh and his wife Katharin McLean. On the back of the stone is a panel carved in relief with the emblems of mortality and a mixture of armorial charges arranged without any regard to heraldic rules. The graveyard is now full.
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Province’s financial justification to end ranked ballots challenged
Daryl Newcombe CTV News London Reporter
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Published Wednesday, October 21, 2020 1:31PM EDT Last Updated Wednesday, October 21, 2020 7:27PM EDT
LONDON, ONT. -- The province’s intention to scrap ranked ballots, forcing Londoners to revert to a traditional first-past-the-post election in 2022, drew fire at Queen's Park and city hall.
During Question Period, London West MPP Peggy Sattler accused the Ford government of attacking democracy.
"Can the premier explain why he felt it was so urgent to undermine local democracy yet again and meddle in municipal politics?" asked Sattler.
"London was the only municipality in Ontario to use the ranked ballot,” responded parliamentary assistant for municipal affairs and housing, Gill Parm. "Their (London’s) municipal election cost taxpayers an additional $515,000."
London’s incoming deputy mayor is challenging that financial justification for stripping London of the right to conduct elections with a ranked ballot.
"A number of those costs are one-time costs to switch the election that we would not incur (again) if we were to continue with ranked ballots," says Coun. Josh Morgan.
Morgan agues the enhanced public education and audit services required in 2018 wouldn’t be necessary in 2022. In addition, London signed a three-election contract with its tabulator service to count ranked ballots in 2022 and 2026.
"We would lose the one time investments that we made that could have been leveraged for future elections, and we would incur additional costs to switch back," he warns.
In 2018, London was the first municipality in Ontario to use a ranked ballot, enabling voters to rank candidates as their first, second, and third choices for mayor and council. Proponents argue ranked ballots better represent voter sentiment, encourage a diverse field of candidates, and make it easier to defeat incumbents.
But on Tuesday the provincial government announced its intention to strip municipalities of the option to use ranked ballots in the future.
In 2018, Arielle Kayabaga became the first Black woman elected to serve on London city council.
Though she had enough first place votes to win a first-past-the-post election, ranked ballots were a factor in her decision to initially seek office.
"Ranked ballots provided me with opportunity to bring forward my policies, my ideas, and not be vilified for my gender or skin colour. It really did encourage me to run in the election," she explains.
At Queen's Park, Liberal MPP Mitzie Hunter cited the Ward 13 councillor as proof ranked ballots encourage diversity.
"London elected its first Black woman as a city councillor, Arielle Kayabaga, to this position. The system is having great success."
Ontario’s Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Jeff Yurek, who represents voters in south London, was unavailable for an interview on Wednesday.
City of London 2018 Municipal Election ranked ballot. (Daryl Newcombe / CTV London)
City Councillor Arielle Kayabaga speaks during budget discussions at city hall in London, Ont. on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020. (Daryl Newcombe / CTV London)
Ford government moves to scrap ranked ballot elections for Ontario municipalities
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2017 Cuvee Hermitage
A classic southern Rhone blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Mourvedre - this elegant and etheral wine comes from the famed McGah Vineyard in Rutherford. Aged in 80 gallon French puncheons for 22 months. A scant 100 cases of this gorgeous wine were produced.
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Wine Profile:
Wine Type: Medium Red Wine
“Baking spice, marmalade and rich cherry pie layer the mouthfeel. Ripe fig, tobacco leaf, and a slightly smoked meat quality in the finish. Round and supple, with velvety tannins. Good structure should reward aging over the next decade.”
Vineyard Notes:
McGah Vineyards encompasses 65 acres in Rutherford near the Silverado Trail. Being on the east side of the valley, there is intense exposure that yields ripe and concentrated fruit. The area is hallowed ground for Cabernet Sauvignon, however we have collaborated together to develop one acre of the Heritage Block with special soil preparation, site-specific rootstock (St.George), and fantastic clones of Grenache (515, Tablas D) and Mourvédre. The rows sit on a slightly sloping benchland, so the soil is well drained with classic Rutherford red, dusty soil. McGah Family Vineyards celebrates the diversity of the Napa Valley
Winemaker Notes:
A blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Mourvédre, the 2017 Cuvée Hermitage pays tribute to the Grenache dominated blends on the Southern Rhone. The fruit was hand harvested at dawn to retain the freshness and integrity of the clusters. Gravity-fed to an open top stainless-steel fermenter, we took a significant saignèe for concentration. Punch-downs continued for two weeks during the co-fermentation, and we pressed at dryness. The wine was aged for 23 months in 40% new French oak barrels. No fining, and lightly filtered. 2017 will go down as one of the most difficult vintages in the history of Napa given wildfires that burned at the time of harvest. Though difficult logistically, the quality of the fruit was ultimately excellent, and the resulting wines will forever be a true testament to the hard work and sacrifice required to produce great wines.
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Oklahoma Legal Oral History
Robert Gifford
Interviews with Oklahoma Legal Professionals
Ed Abel
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Jim Calloway
Cathy Christensen
Andrew Coats
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Leslie Conner
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Dan Gibbens
Robin Gregory-Rollins
Ming Gu
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Tom McDaniel
Lynwood Moore
Ann E. Murray
Saul Olivarez
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Additional Oral Histories and Interviews
Robert Gifford received his J.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1996. He was a Judge Advocate General for the United States Army before becoming an Assistant U.S. Attorney. He is an adjunct professor at the Army JAG School. He assisted with the military commissions at Guantanamo Bay where he would review cases and give his opinion as to whether or not there was sufficient legal evidence to proceed and whether or not the charges were appropriate.
If a researcher wishes to use the information gathered in this interview for uses other than educational or scholarly uses, they may do so without further permission from the interview subject. If used for publications or presentation, please notify Mr. Gifford in a reasonable period prior to publication or discussion.
Below is a short selection of the interview with Robert Gifford. You can listen to the full interview by visiting the Chickasaw Nation Law Library at Oklahoma City University School of Law.
Below is an excerpt from Mr. Gifford's interview and a link to download the full transcript.
RG: I just took the Oklahoma Bar Exam. You know after, after finishing law school and glad that was over, and you know took the bar exam, knock on wood I passed on the first time and you know, even though I finished law school it did not really feel like I finished until I passed the bar. And, you know even though you go through the graduation ceremony, it’s a wonderful feeling, I still say your true graduation is when you know that you’re done. And you’re not done, granted people take their law degree and go into other areas and then they feel done, but if you are going to continue on into the law you have to be a member of the bar. And at that point, I already knew where I was headed but it was all contingent on me passing the bar.
KEK: And, where were you headed?
RG: Well, my first foray into the law was pre-bar exam. I worked for the, my very first legal job ever was I worked for the Cherokee Nation which is in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. It is headquartered in their Cherokee courthouse which is also their capital building. Very historic, beautiful building and there were about four or five of us and I’m a member of the Cherokee Nation and so I had a deep interest in it. And there were five of us that were hired, that we all worked together and the chief then was Chief Wilma Mankiller and I got to meet her. She was just a wonderful woman, fascinating, one of the most powerful women that’s probably ever walked in the state of Oklahoma and had a bigger influence nationally than most people may not even recognize. My supervisor at the time, his name was Chad Smith. Chad Smith is now Chief Smith of the Cherokee Nation, the Cherokee Nation as you may know is the second largest Indian tribe in the United States, probably one of the most developed tribes as far as business-wise, economically, and as far as programs for women, infants, and children through their gaming operations, through their mental, physical health programs, their school program. So, working for the Cherokee Nation was almost like working in a whole other state. Part of that program, working for the Cherokee Nation, is that you had to go through a several week Cherokee legal history where you got in to the in-depth studying of Indian law which I took in law school later, but I was so far ahead of the game. Chief Smith was an incredible instructor, back then he was not even contemplating running and I remember at the end of the year when I was headed back to school, I had asked him if he had ever considered running for the, for chief of the Cherokee Nation and he kind of laughed and he said, “You know, it’s funny you asked, it has crossed my mind.” And, lo and behold several years later he’s the chief of the Cherokee Nation and uh, while I was in law school that tie there to the Cherokee Nation sparked an interest in American Indian Law, which ties into a lot of what I do now in my civilian job. I finished law school and held a lot of legal jobs in between, working in DA’s offices, working for the state tax commission, working for the tribe, and then doing some volunteer work on the side as a legal intern.
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tx 837 c5943 2015
The complete vegetarian cookbook : a fresh guide to eating well with 700 foolproof recipes
The 700 inspired recipes in this comprehensive cookbook show you inventive and uncomplicated techniques for making satisfying and boldly flavorful vegetarian recipes. Whether you are a committed vegetarian or want to try to eat less meat, you'll find healthful, big-flavor options here for appetizers, soups and stews, main dishes, pasta, side dishes, and more. Stunning savory tarts, veggie burgers you'll really want to eat, inventive casseroles, and reimagined international favorites make it easy to put vegetables front and center in your diet every day of the week.
tx 715.2 s68 y433 2015
Trisha's table : my feel-good favorites for a balanced life
Yearwood, Trisha, author.
Responding to an increased demand, Trisha shares how she has incorporated healthier cooking into her lifestyle without completely forgoing the induldgences she (and us) loves and craves. Trisha's Table includes a balance of healthy versions of comfort food along with a smattering of indulgences. Whether slimmed down or "original," Trisha's recipes, such as Black Bean Quinoa, Slow-Cooker Georgia Pulled Pork BBQ, and Chicken Tortilla Casserole, are always delicious. Each of the more than 100 recipes will appeal to Trisha's huge southern fan base, while her fresh outlook on food and life (and her TV exposure) will also bring a new audience to this book.
tx 714 p46228 2014
Twelve recipes
Peternell, Cal, author.
In this charmingly written, beautifully photographed and illustrated cookbook, the chef of Alice Waters's Chez Panisse offers basic techniques and essential recipes that will transform anyone into a confident home cook When Cal Peternell, the chef at Berkeley's legendary Chez Panisse, was helping his oldest son pack his things for college and beyond, he naturally set him up with the gear for a new kitchen: a nice skillet, a decent knife, a cutting board, and a colander. He also started writing. Just twelve recipes at first--reminders of foods they'd cooked together and enough to put together some good meals--but what started as a cookbooklet from a father for his sons has become, luckily for the rest of us, Twelve Recipes: a baker's dozen chapters on how to cook and eat well. Standards--toast, eggs, beans--are renewed with simple elegance and wit. More advanced and adventurous dishes are made accessible. Variations are allowed for and encouraged, rules are well explained and unenforced. Twelve Recipes is a cookbook that will get you into the kitchen and get your friends around the table; an essential and versatile book of recipes, and a book to read with pleasure in and out of the kitchen.
tx 644 v67 2014
The food section : newspaper women and the culinary community
Voss, Kimberly Wilmot
Food blogs are everywhere today but for generations, information and opinions about food were found in the food sections of newspapers in communities large and small. Until the early 1970s, these sections were housed in the women s pages of newspapers where women could hold an authoritative voice. The food editors often a mix of trained journalist and home economist reported on everything from nutrition news to features on the new chef in town. They wrote recipes and solicited ideas from readers. The sections reflected the trends of the time and the cooks of the community. The editors were local celebrities, judging cooking contests and getting calls at home about how to prepare a Thanksgiving turkey. They were consumer advocates and reporters for food safety and nutrition. They helped make James Beard and Julia Child household names as the editors wrote about their television appearances and reviewed their cookbooks. These food editors laid the foundation for the food community that Nora Ephron described in her classic 1968 essay, The Food Establishment, and eventually led to the food communities of today. Included in the chapters are profiles of such food editors as Jane Nickerson, Jeanne Voltz, and Ruth Ellen Church, who were unheralded pioneers in the field, as well as Cecily Brownstone, Poppy Cannon, and Clementine Paddleford, who are well known today; an analysis of their work demonstrates changes in the country s culinary history. The book concludes with a look at how the women s pages folded at the same time that home economics saw its field transformed and with thoughts about the foundation that these women laid for the food journalism of today."
tx 725 a1 j23 2014
The world cookbook : the greatest recipes from around the globe
Jacob-Ashkenazi, Jeanne; Ashkenazi, Ph.D., Michael
Increasing globalization, modern communication, and economic development have impacted every aspect of daily life, including the manner by which food is produced and distributed. While these trends have increased the likelihood and expansion of food influences, variations of the same popular dishes have been found in regions all over the world long before now. This book is an ecological, historical, and cultural examination of why certain foods are eaten, and how these foods are prepared by different social groups within the same--and different--geographical region. The authors cover more than 200 countries and cultural groups, featuring each nation's food culture and traditions, and providing overviews on foodstuffs, typical dishes, and styles of eating. This revised edition features in excess of 400 new recipes, several new countries, and additional sidebars with fun facts explaining unique foods and unfamiliar ingredients. More than 1,600 recipes for popular appetizers, main courses, desserts, snack foods, and celebration dishes are provided, allowing readers to construct full menus from every country of the world.
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Brock, Sean; Edwards, Peter Frank (Photographer)
Sean Brock is the chef behind the game-changing restaurants Husk and McCrady's, and his first book offers all of his inspired recipes. With a drive to preserve the heritage foods of the South, Brock cooks dishes that are ingredient-driven and reinterpret the flavors of his youth in Appalachia and his adopted hometown of Charleston. The recipes include all the comfort food (think food to eat at home) and high-end restaurant food (fancier dishes when there's more time to cook) for which he has become so well-known. Brock's interpretation of Southern favorites like Pickled Shrimp, Hoppin' John, and Chocolate Alabama Stack Cake sit alongside recipes for Crispy Pig Ear Lettuce Wraps, Slow-Cooked Pork Shoulder with Tomato Gravy, and Baked Sea Island Red Peas. This is a very personal book, with headnotes that explain Brock's background and give context to his food and essays in which he shares his admiration for the purveyors and ingredients he cherishes.
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Make it ahead
Garten, Ina
Whether you're hosting a dinner for company or just want to spruce up your weeknight repertoire, Ina shares recipes perfect for making ahead, so meals are stress-free yet still deliver deep flavor. Wild Mushroom and Farro Soup can be made on the weekend and reheated midweek to rave reviews. Freeze Leek and Ham Empanadas and bake when needed. Season chicken a day ahead, pop in the fridge, and get ready for the crispiest skin and juiciest meat you've ever tasted in a roast chicken. The flavor of Braised Red Cabbage with Pancetta actually improves when the dish is made in advance. And everyone needs the recipe for Ina's decadent (and gluten-free) chocolate cake that sits beautifully-if you can wait at all to eat it!
tx 773 g698596 2014
Baking chez moi : recipes from my Paris home to your home anywhere
Greenspan, Dorie
A "culinary guru" andnbsp;author of the award-winning Around My French Table and Baking: From My Home to Yoursnbsp; returns withnbsp;an exciting collection of simple desserts from French home cooks and chefs With her groundbreaking bestseller Around My French Table , Dorie Greenspan changed the way we view French food. Now, in Baking Chez Moi , she explores the fascinating world of French desserts, bringing together a charmingly uncomplicated mix of contemporary recipes, including original creations based on traditional and regional specialties, and drawing on seasonal ingredients, market visits, and her travels throughout the country. Like the surprisingly easy chocolate loaf cake speckled with cubes of dark chocolate that have been melted, salted, and frozen, which she adapted from a French chef's recipe, or the boozy, slow-roasted pineapple, a five-ingredient cinch that she got from her hairdresser, these recipes show the French knack for elegant simplicity. In fact, many are so radically easy that they defy our preconceptions: crackle-topped cream puffs, which are all the rage in Paris; custardy apple squares from Normandy; and an unbaked confection of corn flakes, dried cherries, almonds, and coconut that nearly every French woman knows. Whether it's classic lemon-glazed madeleines, a silky caramel tart, or "Les Whoopie Pies," Dorie puts her own creative spin on each dish, guiding us with the friendly, reassuring directions that have won her legions of ardent fans.
tx 837 t479 2014
Thug Kitchen : eat like you give a f*ck : the official cookbook.
Thug Kitchen Staff
Thug Kitchen started their wildly popular web site to inspire people to eat some Goddamn vegetables and adopt a healthier lifestyle. Beloved by Gwyneth Paltrow ("This might be my favorite thing ever") and named Saveur's Best New Food blog of 2013--with half a million Facebook fans and counting--Thug Kitchen wants to show everyone how to take charge of their plates and cook up some real f*cking food. Yeah, plenty of blogs and cookbooks preach about how to eat more kale, why ginger fights inflammation, and how to cook with microgreens and nettles. But they are dull or pretentious as hell--and most people can't afford the hype. Thug Kitchen lives in the real world. In their first cookbook, they're throwing down more than 100 recipes for their best-loved meals, snacks, and sides for beginning cooks to home chefs. (Roasted Beer and Lime Cauliflower Tacos? Pumpkin Chili? Grilled Peach Salsa? Believe that sh*t.) Plus they're going to arm you with all the info and techniques you need to shop on a budget and go and kick a bunch of ass on your own. This book is an invitation to everyone who wants to do better to elevate their kitchen game. No more ketchup and pizza counting as vegetables. No more drive-thru lines. No more avoiding the produce corner of the supermarket. Sh*t is about to get real.
tx 833.5 b547 2014
How to cook everything fast : a better way to cook great food
Bittman, Mark
Homemade wonton soup in 30 minutes. Chicken Parmesan without dredging and frying. Fruit crisp on the stovetop. The secret to cooking fast is cooking smart--choosing and preparing fresh ingredients efficiently. In How to Cook Everything Fast , Mark Bittman provides a game plan for becoming a better, more intuitive cook while you wake up your weekly meal routine with 2,000 main dishes and accompaniments that are simple to make, globally inspired, and bursting with flavor. How to Cook Everything Fast is a book of kitchen innovations. Time management-- the essential principle of fast cooking-- is woven into revolutionary recipes that do the thinking for you. You'll learn how to take advantage of downtime to prepare vegetables while a soup simmers or toast croutons while whisking a dressing. Just cook as you read--and let the recipes guide you quickly and easily toward a delicious result. Bittman overhauls hundreds of classics through clever (even unorthodox) use of equipment and techniques--encouraging what he calls "naturally fast cooking"--and the results are revelatory. There are standouts like Cheddar Waffles with Bacon Maple Syrup (bold flavors in less time); Charred Brussels Sprout Salad with Walnuts and Gorgonzola (the food processor streamlines chopping); Spaghetti and Drop Meatballs with Tomato Sauce (no rolling or shaping); and Apple Crumble Under the Broiler (almost instant dessert gratification). Throughout, Bittman's commonsense advice and plentiful variations provide cooks with freedom and flexibility, with tips for squeezing in further shortcuts, streamlined kitchen notes, and illustrations to help you prep faster or cook without a recipe. How to Cook Everything Fast puts time on your side and makes a lifetime of homemade meals an exciting and delicious reality.
tx 801 o8825 2014
Plenty more : vibrant vegetable cooking from London's Ottolenghi
Ottolenghi, Yotam
The hotly anticipated follow-up to London chef Yotam Ottolenghi's bestselling and award-winning cookbook Plenty , featuring more than 150 vegetarian dishes organized by cooking method. Yotam Ottolenghi is one of the world's most beloved culinary talents. In this follow-up to his bestselling Plenty , he continues to explore the diverse realm of vegetarian food with a wholly original approach. Organized by cooking method, more than 150 dazzling recipes emphasize spices, seasonality, and bold flavors. From inspired salads to hearty main dishes and luscious desserts, Plenty More is a must-have for vegetarians and omnivores alike. This visually stunning collection will change the way you cook and eat vegetables
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Chocolate temptations
Collister, Linda; De Villiers, Patrice (Photographer)
From traditional favorites like Fudge Brownies and Southern Deep-Dish Pecan Pie, to special-occasion treats like velvety smooth Chocolate Terrine and classic Chocolate Brulee, Linda's 27 recipes will inspire you to create delicious desserts and bakes suitable for the most ardent chocoholic.
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The Mediterranean diet for beginners.
Rockridge Press Staff
Does your diet leave you feeling restricted and confined? Escape to the healthful and carefree Mediterranean lifestyle. The Mediterranean Diet for Beginners offers a complete guide to the Mediterranean lifestyle, which emphasizes healthful living through delicious, fresh foods prepared with total well-being in mind. The Mediterranean Diet for Beginners is the complete guide to a new way of living: Wake up on the Spanish coast with a Mediterranean Omelet, or take a trip to Tuscany for lunch with a Fresh Tomato Pasta Bowl--40 delicious recipes will whisk your palate away. The 10 Tips for Success ease your transition to a Mediterranean diet by presenting simple, attainable techniques that help you learn how to eat as much as what to eat. The 7-Day Diet Meal Plan is about enjoying food, not depriving yourself. Planning a week's worth of meals is easy with not only helpful hints for buying the freshest ingredients to prepare at home but also tips for ordering Mediterranean-diet-friendly dishes while dining out. The Mediterranean Diet for Beginners also helps you understand why the Mediterranean diet is so good for you. Its nutritious, low-fat foods are rich in disease-fighting, heart-healthful antioxidants and omega-3s. The Mayo Clinic calls the Mediterranean diet the "heart-healthy diet," and it's considered among the healthiest ways to eat on the planet. Through the 10 Tips for Success, a 7-Day Diet Meal Plan, and 40 delicious recipes, The Mediterranean Diet for Beginners takes you step-by-step into this transformative way of eating and living. Start living the Mediterranean lifestyle today with The Mediterranean Diet for Beginners: The Complete Guide--40 Delicious Recipes, 7-Day Diet Meal Plan, and 10 Tips for Success.
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A revolution in taste : the rise of French cuisine, 1650-1800
Pinkard, Susan
Modern French habits of cooking, eating, and drinking were born in the Ancien Regime, radically breaking with culinary traditions that originated in antiquity and creating a new aesthetic. This new culinary culture saw food and wine as important links between human beings and nature. Authentic foodstuffs and simple preparations became the hallmarks of the modern style. Pinkard traces the roots and development of this culinary revolution to many different historical trends, including changes in material culture, social transformations, medical theory and practice, and the Enlightenment. Pinkard illuminates the complex cultural meaning of food in her history of the new French cooking from its origins in the 1650s through the emergence of cuisine bourgeoise and the original nouvelle cuisine in the decades before 1789. This book also discusses the evolution of culinary techniques and includes historical recipes adapted for today's kitchens.
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Cuisine and empire : cooking in world history
Laudan, Rachel
Rachel Laudan tells the remarkable story of the rise and fall of the world's great cuisines#151;from the mastery of grain cooking some twenty thousand years ago, to the present#151;in this superbly researched book. Probing beneath the apparent confusion of dozens of cuisines to reveal the underlying simplicity of the culinary family tree, she shows how periodic seismic shifts in #147;culinary philosophy"#151;beliefs about health, the economy, politics, society and the gods#151;prompted the construction of new cuisines, a handful of which, chosen as the cuisines of empires, came to dominate the globe. Cuisine and Empire shows how merchants, missionaries, and the military took cuisines over mountains, oceans, deserts, and across political frontiers. Laudan's innovative narrative treats cuisine, like language, clothing, or architecture, as something constructed by humans. By emphasizing how cooking turns farm products into food and by taking the globe rather than the nation as the stage, she challenges the agrarian, romantic, and nationalistic myths that underlie the contemporary food movement. nbsp;
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The chopped cookbook : use what you've got to cook something great.
Food Network Kitchens Staff
Never again let the question, "What's for dinner?" stump you. The Chopped Cookbook features secrets for combining pantry staples to make exciting meals. If you've ever looked into your fridge, hoping for inspiration to strike, let The Chopped Cookbook help you shake up weeknight dinners. Just as each basket on Chopped has many tasty possibilities, so, too, do the contents of your refrigerator. By showing you how to spin your favorite ingredients into 188 fun, doable, and delicious recipes--including go-to guides for making salad dressings and pan sauces, four-ingredient market baskets that can go in many tasty directions, and ideas for ways to reinvent pasta dinners--the culinary masterminds at Food Network set you up for mealtime victory every night.
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My Paris kitchen : recipes and stories
Lebovitz, David
A collection of stories and 100 sweet and savory French-inspired recipes from popular food blogger David Lebovitz, reflecting the way Parisians eat today and featuring lush photography taken around Paris and in David's Parisian kitchen. It's been ten years since David Lebovitz packed up his most treasured cookbooks, a well-worn cast-iron skillet, and his laptop and moved to Paris. In that time, the culinary culture of France has shifted as a new generation of chefs and home cooks--most notably in Paris--incorporates ingredients and techniques from around the world into traditional French dishes. In My Paris Kitchen , David remasters the classics, introduces lesser-known fare, and presents 100 sweet and savory recipes that reflect the way modern Parisians eat today. You'll find Soupe à l'oignon, Cassoulet, Coq au vin, and Croque-monsieur, as well as Smoky barbecue-style pork, Lamb shank tagine, Dukkah-roasted cauliflower, Salt cod fritters with tartar sauce, and Wheat berry salad with radicchio, root vegetables, and pomegranate. And of course, there's dessert: Warm chocolate cake with salted butter caramel sauce, Duck fat cookies, Bay leaf poundcake with orange glaze, French cheesecake...and the list goes on. David also shares stories told with his trademark wit and humor, and lush photography taken on location around Paris and in David's kitchen reveals the quirks, trials, beauty, and joys of life in the culinary capital of the world.
The oh she glows cookbook : over 100 vegan recipes to glow from the inside out
Liddon, Angela
The long-awaited debut cookbook from one of the most popular vegan food bloggers on the web nbsp; After a decade of struggling with an eating disorder and subsisting on diet, low-calorie processed foods, Angela Liddon vowed to get healthy once and for all. Done with feeling sick and tired, she threw out her fat-free butter spray and low-calorie frozen dinners. Instead, Angela embraced whole foods that made her glow from the inside out. But first, she had to learn to cook#151;and eat#151;right. Five years ago, Angela started a blog, ohsheglows.com, to spread the word about her journey to health and the powerful transformation that food can make in our lives. Almost overnight, her energy and authenticity attracted readers eager to create their own positive life changes. Today, Oh She Glows attracts millions of visitors every month, making it one of the most popular vegan recipe blogs on the Internet. nbsp; The Oh She Glows Cookbook is packed with more than 100 delicious recipes such as go-to breakfasts, protein-packed snacks, hearty entrées, and decadent desserts. From entrées like the Crowd-Pleasing Tex Mex Casserole and Empowered Noodle Bowl to sweet treats like the Chilled Chocolate Espresso Torte with Hazelnut Crust and Angela's famous Glo Bakery Glo Bars, there is something for everyone. The Oh She Glows Cookbook is also allergy-friendly, with many gluten-free and soy-free options. Whether you are a vegan or you simply want to incorporate a few vegan meals into your week, Angela's recipes are a must-have for anyone who longs to eat well, feel great, and simply glow!nbsp;
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The first American cookbook : a facsimile of "American cookery," 1796
Simmons, Amelia; Wilson, Mary T. (Introduction by)
Exact reproduction of the first American-written cookbook published in the United States. Authentic recipes for colonial favorites -- pumpkin pudding, winter squash pudding, spruce beer, Indian slapjacks, and more. Introductory essay and Glossary of colonial cooking terms.
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Delightfully Southern : recipes
Clark, Lucy Middleton.
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Inside the California food revolution : thirty years that changed our culinary consciousness
Goldstein, Joyce
In this authoritative and immensely readable insider's account, celebrated cookbook author and former chef Joyce Goldstein traces the development of California cuisine from its formative years in the 1970s to 2000, when farm-to-table, foraging, and fusion cooking had become part of the national vocabulary. Interviews with almost two hundred chefs, purveyors, artisans, winemakers, and food writers bring to life an approach to cooking grounded in passion, bold innovation, and a dedication to "flavor first." Goldstein explains how the counterculture movement in the West gave rise to a restaurant culture characterized by open kitchens, women in leadership positions, and a surprising number of chefs and artisanal food producers who lacked formal training. The new cuisine challenged the conventional kitchen hierarchy and French dominance in fine dining, leading to a more egalitarian and informal food scene. In weaving Goldstein's views on California food culture with profiles of those who played a part in its development--from Alice Waters to Bill Niman to Wolfgang Puck--Inside the California Food Revolution demonstrates that, while fresh produce and locally sourced ingredients are iconic in California, what transforms these elements into a unique cuisine is a distinctly Western culture of openness, creativity, and collaboration. Engagingly written and full of captivating anecdotes, this book shows how the inspirations that emerged in California went on to transform the experience of eating throughout the United States and the world.
Techniques of healthy cooking
Culinary Institute of America Staff
The authoritative guide to healthy cooking in the modern professional kitchen In today's health-conscious culinary environment, diners expect much more than just delicious food. They expect nutritious, well-balanced meals made with wholesome ingredients. Chefs in every sector of the food industry, whether at fine dining establishments or cafeteria kitchens, should be prepared to address those concerns with a variety of healthier dining options. This updated new edition of Techniques of Healthy Cooking includes the latest dietary guidelines and healthy cooking techniques. It also covers a wide range of health- and environment-related topics of concern to today's diners, such as organic ingredients, local sourcing, farm-to-fork initiatives, and much more. All recipes here have been revised to include more whole ingredients, sustainable foods, and a wide range of substitution options. This new edition features nearly 500 recipes for virtually any meal or occasion, including 150 all-new recipes for this edition More than 150 full-color photographs of ingredients, techniques, and plated dishes are included in this new edition The Culinary Institute of America explores the latest on topics such as locally sourced food, farm-to-fork initiatives, and food safety Learn how to create dishes for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free diners With the latest information and a huge variety of recipes, Techniques of Healthy Cooking is the perfect source for exciting, flavorful, and healthful food.
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Scheherazade's feasts : foods of the medieval Arab world
Salloum, Habeeb; Salloum, Muna; Elias, Leila Salloum
The author of the thirteenth-century Arabic cookbook Kitāb al-ṬabÄ«kh proposed that food was among the foremost pleasures in life. Scheherazade's Feasts invites adventurous cooks to test this hypothesis. From the seventh to the thirteenth centuries, the influence and power of the medieval Islamic world stretched from the Middle East to the Iberian Peninsula, and this Golden Age gave rise to great innovation in gastronomy no less than in science, philosophy, and literature. The medieval Arab culinary empire was vast and varied: with trade and conquest came riches, abundance, new ingredients, and new ideas. The emergence of a luxurious cuisine in this period inspired an extensive body of literature: poets penned lyrics to the beauty of asparagus or the aroma of crushed almonds; nobles documented the dining customs obliged by etiquette and opulence; manuals prescribed meal plans to deepen the pleasure of eating and curtail digestive distress. Drawn from this wealth of medieval Arabic writing, Scheherazade's Feasts presents more than a hundred recipes for the foods and beverages of a sophisticated and cosmopolitan empire. The recipes are translated from medieval sources and adapted for the modern cook, with replacements suggested for rare ingredients such as the first buds of the date tree or the fat rendered from the tail of a sheep. With the guidance of prolific cookbook writer Habeeb Salloum and his daughters, historians Leila and Muna, these recipes are easy to follow and deliciously appealing. The dishes are framed with verse inspired by them, culinary tips, and tales of the caliphs and kings whose courts demanded their royal preparation. To contextualize these selections, a richly researched introduction details the foodscape of the medieval Islamic world.
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Latest Car Safety Features Becoming Must-Haves
Today’s new cars are packed with safety features that help protect drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. But which car safety features should you look for when buying a new auto?
Here are some of the safety feature must-haves you’ll want to consider for your next vehicle:
Safety features: standard equipment
Some important safety features are now required on new vehicles. These include front airbags, electronic stability control, safety belts, and the LATCH child safety seat system. Side-curtain airbags, while not required by regulation, have become standard on many new cars in recent years. Review additional safety features at Safercar.gov.
New technologies to consider
Once exclusive to luxury vehicles, crash avoidance technology is now available on many new models. These can include:
These systems use an audible warning to alert drivers when they are coming up too close to a vehicle in front of them. “Systems with autonomous braking also back up warnings with an automatic application to the brakes,” says David Zuby, chief research officer for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and its Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI). “Our research shows that both help reduce crashes.”
These headlights pivot toward the direction you’re traveling and are great for improving visibility around curves. When the HLDI studied adaptive headlights offered on Acura, Mazda, Mercedes, and Volvo models, it discovered that they lowered property damage liability claims by as much as 10%. For added safety, Zuby also recommends HID headlights, adaptive high-beam assist and night view technology.
Sensors serve as second eyes, alerting drivers of objects in their blind spots. Though less research backs up the benefits of blind spot detection, Zuby recommends it. “Whether or not it’s effective, when we’ve talked to vehicle owners with cars equipped with blind spot detection, they universally agree it’s a good thing,” Zuby says.
Learn which vehicles are equipped with crash avoidance systems.
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Cybersecurity salaries revealed: How much 24 companies including CrowdStrike, FireEye, and Palo Alto Networks pay analysts, engineers, and other roles — with pay as high as $350,000
An analysis of newly-released federal pay data reveals salaries at 24 major cybersecurity companies, many of which are still hiring aggressively.
Cybersecurity companies are sponsoring foreign workers with salaries exceeding $300,000, visa records show – but also entry-level workers with salaries under $100,000 – as a talent gap drives foreign hiring in a booming industry.
Business Insider analyzed the US Office of Foreign Labor Certification's 2020 disclosure data for permanent and temporary foreign workers to find out what 24 major players in cybersecurity — including Palo Alto Networks, Okta, FireEye, Trend Micro, McAfee, Netskope, CrowdStrike, and Cloudflare — pay tech talent in key roles including engineers, developers and data scientists.
Records show four companies – Auth0, Cloudflare, Palo Alto Networks, and Symantec – paid salaries exceeding $300,000 to new hires from other countries. More than 100 foreign workers were hired at salaries exceeding $200,000 by a dozen companies, the records show.
On the other end of the spectrum, talent-hungry cybersecurity companies hired more than 600 foreign workers at less that $100,000 annual salary – many at less than $70,000 for analysts, accountants, and marketers.
"One of the things it says when firms are hiring executives and entry level workers from abroad is that the talent is less and less available [in the US]," the CEO of cybersecurity-training and workforce-development company CyberVista, Simone Petrella, told Business Insider.
Cybersecurity presents a more extreme version than many industries that hire and sponsor foreign workers because of a gaping talent gap that has left hundreds of thousands of jobs unfilled.
While the federal data is limited to this select group of workers and only includes base pay — sans any bonuses or stock awards — it still provides rare insight into what these major companies are willing to shell out for talent.
Here's how much these top cybersecurity technology companies paid employees hired in 2020:
Auth0 hired a head of content with a salary of $230,000.
Auth0 CEO Eugenio Pace.
Auth0 is an identity-focused startup building single sign-on, multi-factor authentication and passwordless login technology.
The company is decentralized, with most of its 650+ employees working remotely. CEO Eugenio Pace recently wrote in a Business Insider op-ed that "trust, communication, and collaboration" are key to making this work, not "any predetermined amount of 'chair time.'"
Here are the salaries of some recent Auth0 hires based on 19 approved visa applications.
Business intelligence research analyst: $112,000
Computer systems analyst: $95,000
Data Scientist: $116,000
Engineer: $140,000
Head of content and digital product design: $230,000
Marketing specialist: $70,903
Solutions architect: $163,000
Technical support engineer: $68,000
Vice president, solutions engineering: $305,190
Carbon Black paid one principal software engineer a salary of $130,000.
Carbon Black, which primarily builds cloud security software for enterprise clients, has made several high-salaried hires since VMWare bought it for $2.1 billion last year, an acquisition meant to bolster the cloud computing company's security offerings.
Here are the salaries of some recent Carbon Black hires based on seven approved visa applications.
Full stack engineer: $133,000
Principal software engineer: $130,000
Senior site reliability engineer: $118,934
Software engineer: $100,000-$105,000
Software engineering manager, developer relations: $160,000
Cloudflare hired a data scientist with a salary between $120,000 and $130,000.
Michelle Zatlyn, co-founder and COO of Cloudflare
Cloudflare, the $10.8 billion cybersecurity company, has expanded its offerings as companies shift to remote work amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Internet traffic through its system has risen 50% since the start of 2020 as more people work from home, COO Michelle Zatlyn recently told Business Insider.
Here are the salaries of some recent Cloudflare hires based on 116 approved visa applications.
Account executive: $150,000
Backend systems engineer, load balancing: $140,000
Cryptography engineer: $130,000
Data analyst: $81,598
Data scientist: $120,000-$130,000
Engineering manager: $190,000-$220,000
Head of China strategy and development: $330,000
Head of infrastructure: $280,000
Network engineer, strategic infrastructure: $220,000
Product pricing strategist: $240,000
Software engineer: $175,000
A data integration architect at CrowdStrike is paid $170,000.
CrowdStrike Chief Executive George Kurtz.
The cloud-based cybersecurity company CrowdStrike, valued at $29 billion, has expanded its remote work-focused offerings in recent months, including through the acquisition of Preempt Security for $96 million to bulk up its zero-trust offerings.
"Many companies we talk to say they want to digitally transform themselves, but you can't transform if you can't protect yourself," CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz told Business Insider in September.
Here are the salaries of some recent CrowdStrike hires based on 37 approved visa applications.
Analyst, Falcon Complete: $100,000
Cloud engineer: $110,000
Data integration architect: $170,000
Manager, engineering: $180,000-$185,000
Network engineer: $125,000
Release manager: $99,382-$120,000
Senior engineer: $155,000-$200,000
Senior software engineer: $142,626-$200,358
Senior systems engineer: $142,500
Software engineer: $90,200-$165,000
Cybereason paid a senior sales engineer a salary of $165,000.
Cybereason’s founders, Yonatan Striem-Amit, Lior Div, and Yossi Naar
Cybereason has raised $390 million in venture capital from backers including SoftBank and Greenspring Associates. It primarily sells a cloud-based endpoint detection platform meant to protect against advanced threats.
Here are the salaries of recent Cybereason hires, according to seven approved visa applications.
Security engineer: $99,320
Security operations center analyst: $100,000
Senior sales engineer: $165,000
Solution architect: $110,000
Technical support manager: $125,000
Tier 3 support engineer: $100,000
A manager of product development at F5 Networks has a $158,184 salary.
F5 Networks CEO Francois Locoh Donou
F5 Networks is a $10 billion company that helps developers secure and run their web apps. It recently acquired Nginx, a startup that runs more than half of the world's busiest websites, and also sells security and application-monitoring tools.
Here are the salaries of some of F5 Networks' recent hires, according to 354 approved visa applications.
ASIC engineer: $125,590
Business intelligence analyst: $74,984
Internal IT auditor: $65,374-$73,736
IT network architect: $126,485
Manager, product development: $158,184
New product introduction engineer: $127,546-$154,315
Principal software engineer: $134,618-$165,871
FireEye paid a senior threat analyst a $101,400 salary.
FireEye logo is seen outside the company's offices in Milpitas, California
FireEye is best known for its threat intelligence reports on hackers backed by nation-states, and also sells cybersecurity software and consulting for enterprise clients.
Here are the salaries of some recent FireEye hires, according to 184 recently approved visa applications.
Associate security researcher: $112,935
Associate UX designer: $57,013
Director, SW dev engineering: $212,000
Director, software QA: $213,947
Senior threat analyst: $101,400
Staff research scientist: $155,000-$184,350
Fortinet paid an advanced services engineer a $125,000 salary.
Fortinet founder and CEO Ken Xie
Fortinet sells enterprise cybersecurity technology like firewalls, endpoint security, and anti-virus software. The publicly-traded company has grown steadily since its IPO in 2009, and now has over 6,000 employees.
Here are the salaries of some recent Fortinet hires, according to 295 recently approved visa applications.
Advanced services engineer: $125,000
Director, product management: $205,650
Director, software development: $240,843
Embedded software developer: $97,302-$141,898
Java developer: $95,000-$119,500
Software development engineer: $75,000-$135,000
Web developer: $86,320-$120,000
A business system analyst at Gigamon makes a $95,638 salary.
Paul Hooper, CEO of Gigamon
Founded in 2004, Gigamon specializes in tools that let businesses gauge and route traffic, as well as threat detection software for enterprises.
Here are the salaries of some recent Gigamon hires, according to 59 approved visa applications.
Business system analyst: $95,638
Principal engineer, SW: $189,373
Senior professional services manager: $149,330-$168,743
Senior staff engineer: $174,421
Systems manager: $170,000
Technical support engineer: $86,520-$91,800
A head of digital analytics at Kaspersky makes a salary of $128,508.
Eugene Kaspersky makes a presentation at a press conference in London
Kaspersky, a cybersecurity firm based in Russia, has emerged as one of the leading firms combatting the rising global threat of ransomware. Kaspersky sells enterprise tools to block ransomware and offers threat intelligence on sophisticated ransomware attackers.
Here are some recent hires made by Kaspersky's US offices, according to four approved visa applications.
Analyst relations and marketing intelligence specialist: $69,000
Head of digital analytics: $128,508
Web developer: $95,000
Lookout paid a senior staff software engineer a salary of $210,000.
Jim Dolce, the CEO of Lookout
Lookout specializes in cloud-based security for mobile devices. The Silicon Valley cybersecurity firm also runs a threat intelligence unit that has partnered with tech nonprofits like Citizen Lab and the Electronic Frontier Foundation to shine a light on nation-state hacking tools used to target human rights groups.
Here are some recent Lookout hires, according to 33 approved visa applications.
Administration specialist: $57,637
Data engineer: $120,000
Director of security software engineering: $235,000
Product manager: $164,500-$188,000
Senior engineering manager: $190,000-$195,000
Senior staff software engineer: $210,000
Staff data engineer: $180,000
McAfee hired a Sales operations analyst with a salary of $68,800.
One of the largest longstanding cybersecurity companies, McAfee employs over 7,000 people at its offices in Silicon Valley and Texas. The company is hiring aggressively and recruits new hires with a broad range of educational backgrounds, chief people officer Chatelle Lynch recently told Business Insider.
Here are the salaries of some recent McAfee hires based on 204 approved visas.
Application developer: $99,500-$126,235
Data analyst: $66,700-$126,100
Director, security operations: $186,493
Manager, software engineering: $131,726-$154,669
Sales operations analyst: $68,800
Security researcher: $72,114-$123,000
Vice president, marketing: $230,006
A build and release engineer at Netskope has a salary of $126,000.
Netskope CEO Sanjay Beri
Netskope, which sells tools to companies that monitor how employees use cloud software, is pouring money into hiring new engineering talent. The $3 billion company recently entered a "cloud security alliance" with two other cybersecurity firms to challenge giants like Microsoft and McAfee.
Here are the salaries of some recent Netskope hires, based on 143 approved visa applications.
Build and release engineer: $126,000
Business operations technical analyst: $69,430-$72,280
Director, engineering: $171,831-$265,000
Principal architect: $240,843
User experience designer: $81,349-$135,000
NortonLifeLock paid a senior principal software engineer a salary of $191,209
NortonLifeLock CEO Vincent Pilette
$11 billion NortonLifeLock sells cybersecurity software primarily to consumers. The Arizona-based company is investing heavily in engineering hires, according to federal disclosures, after its enterprise software division was acquired by Broadcom in 2019 for $10.7 billion.
Here are the salaries of some recent NortonLifeLock hires, according to 40 approved visas.
Automation specialist: $123,600
Business operations analyst: $70,000
Senior principal software engineer: $191,209
Software development engineer: $128,000
Okta hired a director of product management with a salary of $230,000
Okta's valuation has soared amid the COVID-19 pandemic as companies with remote workers are increasingly willing to buy its endpoint security products.
The $32 billion Silicon Valley company has been able to pick up top talent during the pandemic, continuing to hire as other companies implement hiring freezes or layoffs, cofounder Frederic Kerrest recently told Business Insider.
Here are the salaries of some recent Okta hires based on 274 approved visa applications.
Analyst: $97,400-$121,060
Application security engineer: $127,600-$159,600
Chief security officer: $241,696
Emerging markets account executive: $57,158
Principal software architect: $281,300
Technical program manager: $135,000-$161,300
OneTrust hired a user interface developer with a salary between $80,000 and $135,000.
OneTrust founder and CEO Kabir Baday
OneTrust sells software that lets businesses protect and track data that they're using to comply with shifting privacy laws. The Atlanta-based startup has raised over $410 million in the past two years alone as businesses clamor for data privacy tech in the face of new legislation.
Here are the salaries of some recent OneTrust hires, according to 160 approved visa applications:
Architect: $180,000-$200,000
Cloud ops engineer: $73,009-$115,000
Implementation consultant: $67,500-$105,000
Lead solutions engineer: $125,258
UI developer: $80,000-$135,000
A principal data engineer at Palo Alto Networks has a $220,000 salary.
Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks.
Palo Alto Networks, the self-described "world's largest cybersecurity company," sells security systems to prevent cyberattacks to its more than 70,000 customers. The $28 billion firm was named the highest-paying employer in 2019 by Glassdoor and continues to hire aggressively.
Here are the salaries of some recent Palo Alto Networks hires based on 689 approved visa applications.
Big data software engineer: $130,000-$150,000
Cloud software engineer: $132,000
Global head of strategic solution architecture: $252,000
Principal data engineer: $220,000
Senior director, global MDR alliances: $240,000
Staff software engineer: $94,307-$152,500
Vice president, Americas field marketing: $300,000
Vice president, next generation firewall: $310,000
Rapid7 hired a senior business analyst with a salary of $98,725.
Rapid7 sells software to over 9,000 customers that automates routine security tasks and wards off attacks. The $4 billion company has recently hired a raft of software engineers and security analysts, according to filings.
Here are the salaries of some recent Rapid7 hires, according to 26 approved visa applications.
Security analyst: $76,253
Senior application integration engineer: $127,427-$150,000
Senior business analyst: $98,725
Senior software engineer: $90,000-$141,274
Vice president, public and community affairs: $199,500
Web developer: $115,000
A security researcher at Red Balloon Security can make up to $246,000.
Led by prominent security researcher Ang Cui, Red Balloon Security specializes in identifying and patching flaws in embedded devices like MP3 players, hospital equipment, and even household devices like an internet-connected "smart crib."
Red Balloon security CEO Ang Cui told Business Insider that the company recruits people who can "solve complex problems" regardless of the details of their resume.
"Our hiring strategy is a bit different from the typical company, in that we don't care so much about resumes and interviews," Cui said in an emailed statement, adding that the company relies more heavily on real-world hacking or programming challenges for potential hires.
Here are the salaries of some recent Red Balloon Security hires, according to 10 approved visa applications.
Graphic designer: $63,000
Python engineer: $120,000
Research scientist: $105,000-$111,111
Security researcher: $104,000-$246,000*
*While visa data showed security researcher salaries up to $134,000, a Red Balloon Security spokesperson clarified that the company pays up to $246,000 for the position.
CyberArk Software hired an extensions developer with a $80,000 salary.
Cyber-Ark Software Inc President & CEO Udi Mokady speaks during the Reuters Global Media and Technology Summit in London
CyberArk is a $4.3 billion information security company that sells cybersecurity software to over 5,400 businesses.
Here are the salaries of some recent CyberArk hires, according to three approved visa applications.
Extensions developer: $80,000
Security services engineer: $81,000
Splunk hired a senior director of data operations and process excellence with a salary of $250,000.
Splunk, a $21 billion analytics firm, helps its clients rapidly process vast amounts of data. Businesses use its data analytics product to investigate outages and identify root causes, including potential cyberattacks.
Here are the salaries of some recent Splunk hires, according to 451 approved visa applications.
ASA chief architect: $158,454
Data engineer: $131,726-$140,400
Principal security engineer: $195,000
Senior director, data operations and process excellence: $250,000
Solution architect: $141,856-$172,640
A senior vice president at Symantec has a salary of $350,000.
Acquired by Broadcom in 2019 for $10.7 billion, Symantec sells a security platform to enterprise clients that provides tools for complying with data privacy regulations and warding off cyberattacks.
Here are the salaries of some recent Symantec hires according to 759 approved visa applications.
Associate software engineer: $72,800-$110,000
Cloud security architect: $230,000
Cybersecurity analyst: $70,000-$75,000
Director of product management: $250,666
Information security lead: $200,000
Senior vice president: $350,000
VP, security strategy: $285,000
Tanium hired an event marketing manager with a salary of $110,000.
Tanium cofounder and CEO Orion Hindawi.
With a $9 billion valuation, Tanium is one of the most valuable cybersecurity firms in the industry. The company recently raised $150 million from backers including Salesforce Ventures and has gone on a hiring spree, tapping former Ford CEO Mark Fields as its lead board member.
Tanium has been able to expand its global recruitment recently as it shifts to a "remote-first" workplace, VP of talent acquisition Mike Curran said in a statement to Business Insider.
"Tanium continues to invest in hiring the best talent in the market to build products that provide manageability, security and insight where digital business begins: at the endpoint," Curran said. "Shifting to a remote-first mindset has allowed us to tap into talent around the globe in order to fulfill our enormous market opportunity."
Here are the salaries of some recent Tanium hires based on four approved visa applications.
Director of strategy, data: $170,000
Event marketing manager: $110,000
Program and events manager: $66,000
A senior site reliability engineer has a $175,000 salary at Tenable.
The self-titled "Cyber Exposure company," $3.9 billion Tenable specializes in identifying security vulnerabilities for its clients. The Maryland-based company serves businesses including more than 250 Fortune 500 companies, as well as several large government agencies.
Here are the salaries of some recent Tenable hires, according to 20 approved visa applications.
Director of research, vulnerability detection: $185,000-$190,920
Senior director, sales and channel operations: $165,000-$185,000
Software engineer manager: $197,510
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AWIM was established to support the economic independence of First Nations and Métis women living in Northeastern Ontario. This program engages First Nations and Métis women in exploring non-traditional jobs within mining-related industries. It is designed to reduce systemic challenges and offers individualized assessments and targeted support that address barriers to employment. The program involves both classroom and practical skills training with job placements at partner mines. If this program would benefit you or someone you know, contact us.
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Versican is upregulated in circulating monocytes in patients with systemic sclerosis and amplifies a CCL2-mediated pathogenic loop
Ayako Masuda, Hidekata Yasuoka, Takashi Satoh, Yuka Okazaki, Yukie Yamaguchi, Masataka Kuwana
Introduction: Altered phenotypes of circulating monocytes of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) have been reported, but the role of these alterations in the pathogenesis of SSc remains unclear. This study was undertaken to identify molecules that are preferentially expressed by SSc monocytes, and to investigate the roles of these molecules in the pathogenic process of SSc.Methods: We analyzed circulating CD14+ monocytes isolated from 36 patients with SSc and 32 healthy control subjects. The monocytes' gene expression profiles were assessed by Oligo GEArray® (SABiosciences, Frederic, MA, USA) and semiquantitative or quantitative PCR; their protein expression was evaluated in culture supernatants of unstimulated monocytes by immunoblotting or ELISA, and by immunocytostaining. Monocyte chemoattractant activity of CCL2 was assessed in a TransWell® system (Corning Incorporated, Corning, NY, USA) in the presence or absence of chondroitin sulfate (CS).Results: A step-wise approach to profiling gene expression identified that versican and CCL2 were upregulated in SSc monocytes. Subsequent analysis of proteins expressed in monocyte culture supernatants confirmed enhanced production of versican and CCL2 in SSc monocytes compared with control monocytes. CCL2 bound to CS chains of versican and colocalized with versican in the monocytes' Golgi apparatus. Finally, CCL2 had a greater ability to mediate monocyte migration when bound to CS chains, because this binding provided efficient formation of CCL2 gradients and protection from protease attack.Conclusion: Circulating monocytes with elevated versican and CCL2 levels may contribute to the fibrotic process in a subset of SSc patients by amplifying a positive feedback loop consisting of versican, CCL2, and the influx of monocytes.
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Masuda, A., Yasuoka, H., Satoh, T., Okazaki, Y., Yamaguchi, Y., & Kuwana, M. (2013). Versican is upregulated in circulating monocytes in patients with systemic sclerosis and amplifies a CCL2-mediated pathogenic loop. Arthritis Research and Therapy, 15(4), [R74]. https://doi.org/10.1186/ar4251
Versican is upregulated in circulating monocytes in patients with systemic sclerosis and amplifies a CCL2-mediated pathogenic loop. / Masuda, Ayako; Yasuoka, Hidekata; Satoh, Takashi; Okazaki, Yuka; Yamaguchi, Yukie; Kuwana, Masataka.
In: Arthritis Research and Therapy, Vol. 15, No. 4, R74, 11.07.2013.
Masuda, A, Yasuoka, H, Satoh, T, Okazaki, Y, Yamaguchi, Y & Kuwana, M 2013, 'Versican is upregulated in circulating monocytes in patients with systemic sclerosis and amplifies a CCL2-mediated pathogenic loop', Arthritis Research and Therapy, vol. 15, no. 4, R74. https://doi.org/10.1186/ar4251
Masuda A, Yasuoka H, Satoh T, Okazaki Y, Yamaguchi Y, Kuwana M. Versican is upregulated in circulating monocytes in patients with systemic sclerosis and amplifies a CCL2-mediated pathogenic loop. Arthritis Research and Therapy. 2013 Jul 11;15(4). R74. https://doi.org/10.1186/ar4251
Masuda, Ayako ; Yasuoka, Hidekata ; Satoh, Takashi ; Okazaki, Yuka ; Yamaguchi, Yukie ; Kuwana, Masataka. / Versican is upregulated in circulating monocytes in patients with systemic sclerosis and amplifies a CCL2-mediated pathogenic loop. In: Arthritis Research and Therapy. 2013 ; Vol. 15, No. 4.
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Quest for Rhinestones, Part II
As promised, here is my follow-up piece to the first “Quest for Rhinestones” I published last month where I chronicled the various Misses Crawford County that my mother Susan Abercrombie was privileged to pimp mentor and later chaperone through their various public appearances and during their collective shots at the Miss Pennsylvania Pageant. I must first, however, correct some inconsistencies that appeared in my earlier post.
Kathy Stevenson, from lil’ ol’ Harmonsburg, PA, was the first Miss CC from our area (and right down the road from chez Abercrombie); however, neither my sister nor I remember if my mother had any responsibility for her crown. Regardless, she did the area proud. Additionally, Sandy Steiger was a runner up at Miss Pennsylvania and I know this for a fact because she told me so, and not in a “Did-you-forget-that-I-too-was-also-almost-Miss-Pennsylvania?” way, but more like a “Good-grief-I-was-so-relieved-not-to-win” way. Apparently the quest for rhinestones carries with it some measure of burdensome responsibilities, because I recall a conversation with my friend Jane who was a First Runner-Up at the Miss Indiana Pageant in 1980-something. I had asked her what was going through her mind as she stood on that stage after the judges had carved away the Indiana contingent to just two, and one of them was about to become Miss Indiana. She told me she kept thinking, “Please don’t pick me, please don’t pick me” and was hugely relieved to not be the one going to Atlantic City that September.
Her talent? Jane is a musician. Not a gymnast. Hm.
For me, though, growing up inundated with the whole Miss Crawford County Culture was intoxicating. During our youth, my sister Becky and I were more than just fascinated with the pageant; we, in fact, lived it every Sunday afternoon in our bedroom with our Barbie dolls and one or two of my brother Jamie’s GI Joes that we had lifted from his closet. First, we had to set the stage for the pageant. This involved making a mock-up of the real Miss Crawford County stage, which was, in reality, picnic tables lined up in a ‘T’ festooned with linen skirts to hide the fact that they were picnic tables. This runway was situated adjacent to a flatbed trailer that was also decorated thusly to hide the fact that it, in all likelihood, had served as a conveyance for some manner of farm implement in its off-season life. The picnic tables and flatbed trailer were placed in the middle of a dirt racetrack that would, in the days after the pageant, host a stock car race and various harness races.
Once Becky and I had constructed our pageant stage, it was time to dress our Barbies in their evening gowns for the Evening Gown Tableau. This was reminiscent of the first “Tableau” of the actual pageant where each contestant, in her evening gown and white gloves, would be escorted out of the Cadillac convertible that had ferried each prospective queen to the Crawford County Fairgrounds. Thus the need for the GI Joes. I only had one Ken doll, and he was too refined to do anything but serve as Master of Ceremonies. The camo-fatigued GI Joes did the heavy lifting. Among our toys, we didn’t have anything that resembled Cadillac convertibles, so there was much imagination to be rendered during that portion of the bedroom Barbie pageant, though during one make-believe pageant I think I had each girl arriving on horseback, courtesy of our collection of Johnny West horses.
During the actual pageant, which began with the contestants alighting from their vehicles, the Evening Gown Tableau introduced the the waiting crowd to each contestant, and it was at this point that the more savvy and serious-minded audience members could begin their own process of elimination, whittling the contestant number from 20-25 down to the top ten. Those top ten girls would get to perform their talent. For Becky and me, this was a waste of time because we already knew who the top ten were going to be because, you see, the Sunday paper the previous week had included an enormous spread featuring all of the contestants, their bios, their talent, and a senior-picture quality portrait of each young lady who was vying for the title. Becky and I would painstakingly pour over each girl’s CV and make our initial list. My dad also took this opportunity to weigh in with his pronouncements of who the losers would be by pointing to a picture of an unfortunately un-photogenic or just genetically sorry-looking young girl and call her a “poor soul”. He also had a knack for picking runners-up and winners by virtue of their last names, which was a puzzlement to me at the time.
But it wasn’t until Mum took us with her to the two pageant rehearsals during “Pageant Week” that we would know exactly who was going to be on that top ten list.
The pageant rehearsals took place at the fairgrounds (which is how I know what the stage and runway really looked like) before everything was decorated for the big night. Miss Arita Lee Blair, as director of the pageant, was in charge, and with her cat-eye spectacles and skunk-striped hair, she made more than one girl cry during the rehearsal process, so much so, that I’m surprised any of them ever made it to Monday night without peeing in her pants. Becky and I would watch in rapt fascination as Arita Lee, her wrecking-ball-like demeanor frightening the ugly out of everyone in her midst, would halt the proceedings–usually at the point where the girls would traipse awkwardly down the runway for the fourth or fifth time–and screech into her bullhorn using her best whisky-tenor voice “Do it O-ver!”
Note: For those of you who are having trouble visualizing what Arita Lee looked like, rent the movie Whatever Happened to Baby Jane. She’s Baby Jane.
Arita Lee even managed to scare the tinkle out of Becky and me. Late one afternoon during rehearsals and tired of sitting, we stood watching from the first rail of the grandstands whereby Arita Lee loudly and emphatically shrieked into her bullhorn in what I can only imagine was a fit of unbridled frustration at the audacity our failure to promenade properly, “Will the Abercrombie girls please sit down!”
Back in the safety of our bedroom, we acted out the contestants’ talents, all of which were, of course, some type of gymnastic floor exercise, in what was known as the Talent Tableau portion of the pageant. This was followed by the Swimsuit Tableau. Owing to a lack of proper pageant wear, each Barbie contestant modeled either in her talent togs or bare-naked during the Swimsuit Tableau. Everyone was a winner here because doesn’t Barbie look good even when she’s naked?
In the actual Swimsuit Tableau, each Miss Crawford County contestant was outfitted with a modest, matronly one-piece solid-color Jantzen swimsuit (most likely purchased in downtown Meadville at Mayfair or The Crawford Store) featuring an armor-like front panel that erased any suggestion of the 1960s-1970s version of a camel toe. In real life, at that time, girls were wearing bikinis to the beach, but at the Miss Crawford County Pageant, the goodies beneath the swimwear were just as cleverly disguised as Barbie’s were–with or without clothes.
Of course, the highlight of the real-life Miss Crawford County Pageant (as well as in our bedroom Barbie version) was the crowning of the queen. But first, the previous year’s winner had to take her final walk down the runway as Miss Crawford County to the dulcet tones of K.K. Roberts singing, “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face”. K.K. Roberts, whose most indelible feature was his prolifically long and wiry eyebrows, served as the Master of Ceremonies at the Miss Crawford County Pageant, and in my six, seven, and eight year-old mind, I imagined that he was Arita Lee’s boyfriend because he was the only one she was nice to during the whole rehearsal ordeal. In reality, she was probably nice to him because he was the only one in Meadville who knew the words to any Broadway tunes.
Once the real pageant was over, my dad, usually in a state of inebriation equal to his bagful of sarcastic remarks about what he considered to be the most wasteful hours of his life, would take us home, reveling only in the glory of his innate ability to have, once again, picked the winner and the runners-up. Too bad he wasn’t a betting man–over the years, he could have changed the fortunes of our family with the over-under.
As for the bedroom pageant, all things came to a screeching halt once Jamie discovered the missing-in-action GI Joes or Becky and I collapsed in a fit of giggles over the pitiful pageant performance of the one Barbie whose hair Becky had cut off the previous summer (in retrospect, I should have dyed a skunk stripe in that doll’s hair and made her pageant director). Then my dad would come in our room threaten us with an ass-beating for having a giggle-fest when he had to get up and work in the morning.
For us, time seemed to stand still until the next August when we could once again bask in all things Miss Crawford County and dream of the days when we would begin our own quest for the rhinestones.
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Posted on January 4, 2015 January 4, 2015 Author kellyspringerCategories Last of the Baby Boomer Generation, Random ThoughtsTags 1960s, 1970s, beauty pageants, gymnastics, Miss Crawford County
3 thoughts on “Quest for Rhinestones, Part II”
Joyce Chapman says:
I’m anxiously awaiting your next novel, Kelly! This account of the MCC pageants is hilarious, and I can just picture them. I was the victim of Arita Lee way back about 1945, when I was in her Kinderdance program. When she sat on my right leg, bending my left leg up over my head, in a move to stretch my hamstring, I still remember that venomous voice hissing, “Don’t you cry–don’t you dare cry!” That was when I said, “Mommy, I don’t want to take dance lessons anymore.” I don’t think I told her what she did, but the memories still make my hamstring hurt, after all these many years. However, she went on to teach many young dancers, including my own dear grandchildren and their mother. She did know her dancing!
Looking for that next novel!!
Jeanne Albaugh says:
I missed your article on CC queens. Would you please run it again? Thank you.
kellyspringer says:
Jeanne,
If you go to “Fresh Eyes” at kellyspringer.com, and scroll through the left hand side, you’ll see my most recent posts. Both “Quest for Rhinestones” are listed there.
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Biden's economic plan to focus on immediate relief: adviser
In an appearance at Reuters Next, Brian Deese, who will head the National Economic Council in the new Democratic administration, said Biden will lay out a two-track economic plan.
The first will be a "rescue bucket," including rounding out the $2,000 payments he wanted to help weather the COVID-19 downturn, and a longer-term recovery effort that aims to deliver on the Build Back Better plan he laid out during the president campaign.
He said the transition team has already started briefing senior Democratic and Republican lawmakers on the proposal, which will be unveiled on Thursday.
The proposal will include the direct payments, money to ramp up a national vaccinations effort, testing, contact tracing and funding to get most schools reopened shortly.
"What you are going to hear from the president-elect is a robust effort to get at that issue of ... relief and at the same time signal the need to begin working on those investments in the recovery," said Deese.
"We need an immediate rescue package that finishes the work that Congress took an important step on in December, but left a lot of work undone. We need to focus immediately again on underwriting the investments necessary to make a nationwide vaccination program work."
Deese pointed to the most recent U.S. employment report, which showed 140,000 jobs lost in December - the first decline in payrolls since April - as a warning that must be heeded.
"The December jobs report I think is a signal for all of us to take very seriously that the trajectory of the virus and the trajectory of the economy are not where they need to be," Deese said.
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'As close to perfect as we can get', says Robertson after 7-0 win over Crystal Palace
Andrew Robertson (Photo/ Andrew Robertson Twitter)
London [UK], December 20 (ANI): Liverpool's Andrew Robertson said his team capitalised on all the chances that they got during their 7-0 win over Crystal Palace, adding that it was "as close to a perfect as we can get away from home."
"Yeah, obviously when you go early kick-off on Saturday and you go first, it only works to your advantage if you pick up the points. Luckily we have done that today in a very good fashion," the club's official website quoted Robertson as saying.
"We have taken all the chances that were presented to us - seven goals and a clean sheet and the important thing is the three points. Now we can sit back and enjoy the weekend of football knowing that we have got our three points in the bag and let's see what unfolds. But it was as close to perfect as we can get away from home," he added.
Liverpool were on their best during the Premier League clash on Saturday. Takumi Minamino handed the team a one-goal lead inside three minutes. Sublime strikes from Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino followed before the interval. Although Crystal Palace created a handful of opportunities, they failed to capitalise on them.
Liverpool showed no let-up after the break as Jordan Henderson netted the fourth goal before Firmino clinically added goal number five.
Mohamed Salah came off the bench to round off the scoring with a close-range header followed by a magnificent curling effort to make it seven. With this victory, Liverpool consolidated their top position on the table as they now have 31 points, five points ahead of the second-placed club Everton.
Robertson also expressed delight over his side being able to keep a clean sheet in the match.
"Yeah, the seven goals will obviously be concentrated on but me, Ali, Trent, Fab, Joel, Hendo, everyone, we are all buzzing because coming away from home - especially Crystal Palace, a really tough place to come - and getting a clean sheet is great," he said. (ANI)
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Congressman cracks open beer in final US House speech
MEG KINNARD
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — In his farewell speech to Congress on Thursday, freshman U.S. Rep. Joe Cunningham of South Carolina made it one for the road, cracking open a can of beer in a toast to his fellow members in a sign-off of his brief tenure.
“For the betterment of this country, we have to come together, we have to sit down and listen to each other, and maybe even have a beer,” Cunningham, a Democrat, said, reaching into his suit jacket and pulling out a can. “In the spirit of bipartisanship, of cooperation, I raise this glass to my colleagues, both Democrats and Republicans."
In his remarks, Cunningham also called out politicians who “consistently put their party ahead of their own people,” a reflection on his “Lowcountry over Party” campaign slogan.
“I’ve been trying to work with people since the first day I got here," said Cunningham, who has received plaudits from several groups for his bipartisan work, also noting that President Donald Trump has signed two of his bills into law. “The other side is not the enemy.”
It wasn’t the first time Cunningham - who made brewery stops throughout the 1st District part of his campaign routine - has involved beer in his official duties. In 2019, the freshman was stopped from bringing a six-pack of beer onto the House floor because alcohol is prohibited. At the time, Cunningham said he was trying to give a collection of South Carolina brews to U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Oregon, co-chairman of the House’s Small Brewer’s Caucus.
Cunningham’s 2018 flip of the coastal district from red to blue placed the area, which runs from Charleston to Beaufort, in Democratic hands for the first time in decades. He lost his bid for a second term to Republican Nancy Mace in November as a Republican wave of victories through the state recaptured the 1st District for the GOP.
On Thursday, Cunningham waxed philosophical as he recalled reflecting on his loss during a Thanksgiving beach walk with his son.
“It became apparent that political victories and losses are as transient and vulnerable as my son's sandcastle on the beach, especially in a district like ours,” Cunningham said, noting that Trump carried the district by double digits in 2016.
“We made it here by promising something different, by promising to work with one another, reach across the aisle, listen to those we may not agree with, and get things done.”
Meg Kinnard can be reached at http://twitter.com/MegKinnardAP.
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Tougher UK coronavirus curbs may last some time, health minister suggests
Elizabeth Piper
Outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in London
By Elizabeth Piper
LONDON (Reuters) - London and southeast England may stay under tighter curbs for some time to stem a fast-spreading new coronavirus strain, Britain's health minister suggested on Sunday, as COVID-19 cases surged by a record number for one day.
The government faced criticism for abruptly scrapping plans to ease restrictions for Christmas and imposing an effective lockdown on more than 16 million people. Health minister Matt Hancock defended the decision, saying evidence showing the new strain was causing spiralling cases had forced the action.
The variant, which officials say is up to 70% more transmissible than the original, also prompted concerns about a wider spread. Several European countries, including Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Belgium, said they were taking measures to prevent people arriving from Britain, including bans on flights and trains.
On Saturday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson tore up plans to allow three households to mix indoors for five days over the festive period, and imposed new Tier 4 level curbs - similar to a national lockdown in March - on London and southeast England.
Hancock suggested the tougher measures - which require about a third of the population of England to stay at home except for essential reasons such as work - might remain in place until vaccinations become more widely available.
"We've got a long way to go to sort this," Hancock told Sky News.
"Essentially we've got to get that vaccine rolled out to keep people safe. Given how much faster this new variant spreads, it's going to be very difficult to keep it under control until we have the vaccine rolled out."
Britain began inoculating people using the vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech earlier this month.
The number of cases in Britain surged by 35,928 on Sunday, the highest daily rise since the start of the pandemic, and it recorded 326 deaths, taking the official toll to more than 67,000.
Opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer told a news conference that while he supported the new measures, "yet again the prime minister waited until the 11th hour to take this decision.
"The alarm bells have been ringing for weeks but the prime minister chose to ignore them ... He told the country to go ahead and have a merry little Christmas ... and yet three days later he tells millions of families to rip up those plans," he said, referring to comments Johnson made on Wednesday.
Soon after Johnson announced the changes on Saturday afternoon, some in London headed for train stations to try to travel to see relatives over Christmas, and there were scenes of crowding - something Hancock called "totally irresponsible".
The new rules came into force on Sunday.
Transport minister Grant Shapps called on people under the new restrictions not to travel and said more transport police were being deployed to ensure that "only those who need to take essential journeys can travel safely".
The UK's other nations, whose response to the pandemic differs from that of England, also took action. Scotland imposed a ban on travel to the rest of the United Kingdom, effectively closing the border, and its Christmas easing will be limited to Dec. 25 only.
All of Wales will go into Tier 4 from midnight, but two households can mix on Christmas Day.
Non-essential retail stores, as well as places like gyms and hair salons, were ordered closed in the Tier 4 areas and some businesses called the new measures a "real kick in the teeth".
Hancock said the government recognised that the economic impact of the new measures would be "severe" but that it had to weigh that against the health consequences.
The United States is monitoring the new strain in Britain, multiple U.S. officials said, adding it was unclear whether the mutated variant had made its way to America.
Other countries have also identified a new variant of the coronavirus, including South Africa.
An epidemiologist at the University of Basel in Switzerland, Emma Hodcroft, said on Twitter that the strains in Britain and South Africa were not the same.
(Additional reporting by Michael Shields in Zurich; Editing by John Stonestreet and Frances Kerry)
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Trump administration scales back wild bird protections
Trump Bird Deaths
FILE - In this June 26, 2010 file photo, Plaquemines Parish Coastal Zone Director P.J. Hahn rescues a heavily oiled bird from the waters of Barataria Bay, La. The Trump administration wants to end the criminal penalties under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to pressure companies into taking measures to prevent unintentional bird deaths. Critics including top Interior Department officials from Republican and Democratic administrations say the proposed change could devastate threatened and endangered species and accelerate a bird population decline across North America since the 1970s. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
FILE - In this March 29, 2020, file photo, a bird flies among wind turbines near King City, Mo. The Trump administration is moving to scale back criminal enforcement of a century-old law protecting most American wild bird species. The former director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service told AP billions of birds could die if the government doesn't hold companies liable for accidental bird deaths. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2009, file photo, a flock of geese fly past a smokestack at a coal power plant near Emmitt, Kan. The Trump administration is moving to scale back criminal enforcement of a century-old law protecting most American wild bird species. The former director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service told AP billions of birds could die if the government doesn't hold companies liable for accidental bird deaths. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
FILE- In this Sept. 24, 2017, file photo, birds vie for position on power lines at dusk in Kansas City, Kan. The Trump administration is moving to scale back criminal enforcement of a century-old law protecting most American wild bird species. The former director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service told AP billions of birds could die if the government doesn't hold companies liable for accidental bird deaths. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2015, file photo, Dan Ashe, then-director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, talks following an animal release at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge in Commerce City, Colo. Former U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Ashe told The Associated Press that the Migratory Bird Treaty Act's threat of prosecution served as "a brake on industry" that had saved probably billions of birds. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Trump administration on Tuesday finalized changes that weaken the government's enforcement powers under a century-old law protecting most American wild bird species, brushing aside warnings that billions of birds could die as a result.
Federal wildlife officials have acknowledged the move could result in more deaths of birds such as those that land in oil pits or collide with power lines or other structures.
A U.S. District Court judge in August had blocked the administration's prior attempt to change how the Migratory Bird Treaty Act is enforced.
But urged on by industry groups, the Trump administration has remained adamant that the act has been wielded inappropriately for decades, to penalize companies and other entities that kill birds accidentally.
More than 1,000 species are covered under the migratory bird law, and the move to lessen enforcement standards have drawn a sharp backlash from organizations that advocate on behalf of an estimated 46 million U.S. birdwatchers.
Conservationists said Tuesday they would push President-elect Joe Biden to reverse the Interior Department rule, which blocks officials from bringing criminal charges unless birds are specifically targeted for death or injury.
Former U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe and independent scientists have said the change could cause a huge spike in bird deaths — potentially billions of birds in coming decades — at a time when species across North America already are in steep decline.
A Trump administration analysis of the rule change did not put a number on how many more birds could die. But it said some vulnerable species could decline to the point where they would require protection under the Endangered Species Act.
Industry sources and other human activities — from oil pits and wind turbines, to vehicle strikes and glass building collisions — now kill an estimated 460 million to 1.4 billion birds annually, out of an overall 7.2 billion birds in North America, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and recent studies. Researchers say cats are the biggest single source of deaths, killing more than 2 billion birds a year.
Many companies have sought to reduce bird deaths in recent decades by working in cooperation with wildlife officials, but the incentive to participate in such efforts drops absent the threat of criminal liability.
The 1918 migratory bird law came after many U.S. bird populations had been decimated by hunting and poaching — much of it for feathers for women’s hats.
The highest-profile enforcement case bought under the law resulted in a $100 million settlement by energy company BP, after the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill killed approximately 100,000 birds.
Administration officials said the new rule was meant to match up with a 2017 legal opinion from within the Interior Department that effectively ended criminal enforcement under the act during most of Trump’s presidency. In the August court ruling that struck down that legal opinion, U.S. District Judge Valerie Caproni in New York said the law applies to all bird deaths, not just those that were intentional.
But over the decades, federal courts have been split on whether companies can be prosecuted under the migratory bird law, with appeals courts ruling in favor of industry three times and siding against companies twice.
Noah Greenwald with the Center for Biological Diversity said Trump officials were giving oil companies and other industries “a license to kill birds.”
Interior Secretary David Bernhardt said in a statement that the change, which goes into effect next month, “simply reaffirms the original meaning and intent of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act."
"The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will not prosecute landowners, industry and other individuals for accidentally killing a migratory bird," Bernhardt said.
An electric industry trade group said it expected its members would continue to take steps to reduce bird deaths. More than 30 million birds are killed annually in collisions with electric lines and from electrocution by power poles, according to government estimates.
“We live and work in the communities that we serve, and have a strong track record of voluntarily working to protect wildlife and their habitats,” said Brian Reil with the Edison Electric Institute.
But companies taking voluntary steps won't protect against cases like the BP oil spill, said Defenders of Wildlife senior counsel Jason Rylander.
“Those types of egregious situations should not be beyond the enforcement power of the Fish and Wildlife Service," Rylander said. “There are good actors and bad actors in every industry."
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Aid was reaching the thousands of people left homeless and struggling after an earthquake that killed at least 81 people on an Indonesian island where rescuers intensified their work Monday to find those buried in the rubble. More rescuers and volunteers were deployed in the hardest-hit city of Mamuju and the neighboring district of Majene on Sulawesi island, where the magnitude 6.2 quake struck early Friday, said Raditya Jati, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency’s spokesperson.
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Home Pan American World Airways Records Page 1
Pan Am news briefs, Vol. 5, No. 140, September 25, 1969
aerospace services division
ROAD BLOCKS TO COST SAVINGS
This one's a sneaker: We don't have enough time. "
WORLD TRAVELERS MEET
Volume 5, No. 140 - 25 September 1969
****** * * * ***** * * * *** * * * s}c ** * * * * * *
Pan Am Public Relations, MU 517 PAFB, Building 423, Room 3-311 Telephone: 494-5784
**********************************5jC5j<
All for sale and wanted ads must be submitted in writing and only home telephone numbers will be published.
Please include your name and employee number. All real estate ads must be accompanied by a signed non-discrimination statement. Going My way ads are accepted by phone.
********************* ************a}:>j<;{c
Deadline 12 noon Thursday for the following Thursday's paper.
3. Ride wanted from Eau Gallie Causeway to Cape, Range Control Center. Start work at 0800 - 0430. Call Doris 853-5951 or 773-3779.
4. Driving carpool member from Melbourne-Eau Gallie area to Cape Industrial area. Hours 0715 - 0345. Call 723-9188.
The Pan Am World Travelers will meet Friday, 3 October at 8:30 p.m. in the Merritt Island Library. The attraction will be Bob Guthries' production of movies in sound and color featuring the Middle East. Bob is a master showman and he can provide you more enjoyment than a TV travel program. Come and discover it for yourself. See Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, The Dead Sea,
Jericho and the Sinai Desert in modern perspective combined with the excitement of the current conflict. All are welcome.
Bring a friend, you'll be glad you did.
SECURITY REMINDER
A new employee is not eligible to receive or to have access to classified material until he receives a security clearance.
SAFETY SLOGAN FOR THE WEEK
A fire extinguisher on hand is worth two in a storeroom.
1. Need 2 members for 5 per son Carpool So. Fiske area, Rockledge to Cape Ind. Area. 0730 - 1600. Call Reichert 853-9622 or 636-7623.
2. Ride wanted from Sarno Plaza area Eau Gallie to Bldg 423, mornings only. Start work at 0800 a.m. Call Carolyn 494-5842 or 254-0881.
HOMES AND PROPERTY FOR SALE
1. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, air, on approx 1 3/4 acres on Crisafulli Rd. , Merritt Island.
$22, 500. 00 Net, $2, 500. 00 down PMT
6% contract. Phone 452-4514, or 452-0398
2. On canal - Merritt Island - 3 bedrooms,
2 baths, enclosed garage. Wall to wall carpet in living room, dining room and hall. 5-3/4% FHA mortgage. Monthly payments of $122. 00 includes principal, interest, taxes and insurance. Make offer for equity. Call 636-6539 for appt.
3. On the golf course - 3 BR, 2 bath, double car garage, approximately 2, 100 sq. ft. living area, A/C and central heat. By appt. only, phone 636-2331, after 6 p.m., Rock-ledge .
4. Cocoa, 3 bedroom , 1-1/2 bath, air, heat, deep well, fenced backyard, white, Perma-marble exterior. Carpeted living and dining rooms, all drapes. 4-1/2% VA loan, $94 monthly after down payment. 636-2889 after 4:30 p.m.
5. 3 bedroom house 1 bath, large family room, well, fenced back yard. Low mortgage, cash for equity and balance at $65.00, AL4-6116
6. 1 1/4 acres of Canaveral Groves land for sale. Make offer on $1,300 equity. 636-0256.
7. SACRIFICE: 4-5 bedroom home, 2 bath, large screened porch, underground sprinkler system, central air-heat, many extras, 6% loan down to $23, 200, make offer on $5, 800 equity, monthly payments of $2 00 includes
PITI. 262-4369
8. 75' front and 220' deep in the "Big Scrub" campsites area, Ocala National Forest.
Call 452-1869 after 4:00 p.m.
Title Pan Am news briefs, Vol. 5, No. 140, September 25, 1969
Alternative Title Pan Am Aerospace Services Division news briefs; News briefs
Creator Pan American World Airways, Inc. Aerospace Services Division
Subject Pan American World Airways, Inc. Aerospace Services Division -- Employees -- Periodicals
Airlines -- United States -- Periodicals
Aeronautics, Commercial -- United States -- Periodicals
Publisher Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. : Aerospace Services Division, Pan American World Airways
Call Number HE9803.P36 P3613
Collection Title Pan American World Airways, Inc. records
Series Printed Materials: Periodicals
Container Box No. 11 of 49
Box Title: Clipper Aerospace Services Division, Pan Am News Briefs Aerospace Services Division 1967-1972
Folder Title: Pan Am News Briefs, Aerospace Services Division, Vol. 5 1969
Sponsor This item was digitized as part of the "Cleared to Land" project, supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications & Records Commission (NHPRC).
OCLC No. 880842733
Rights This material is in the public domain in the United States. The Pan Am brand remains under trademark. For additional information, please visit: http://merrick.library.miami.edu/digitalprojects/copyright.html
Full Text aerospace services division ROAD BLOCKS TO COST SAVINGS This one's a sneaker: We don't have enough time. " WORLD TRAVELERS MEET Volume 5, No. 140 - 25 September 1969 ****** * * * ***** * * * *** * * * s}c ** * * * * * * Pan Am Public Relations, MU 517 PAFB, Building 423, Room 3-311 Telephone: 494-5784 **********************************5jC5j< All for sale and wanted ads must be submitted in writing and only home telephone numbers will be published. Please include your name and employee number. All real estate ads must be accompanied by a signed non-discrimination statement. Going My way ads are accepted by phone. ********************* ************a}:>j<;{c Deadline 12 noon Thursday for the following Thursday's paper. 3. Ride wanted from Eau Gallie Causeway to Cape, Range Control Center. Start work at 0800 - 0430. Call Doris 853-5951 or 773-3779. 4. Driving carpool member from Melbourne-Eau Gallie area to Cape Industrial area. Hours 0715 - 0345. Call 723-9188. The Pan Am World Travelers will meet Friday, 3 October at 8:30 p.m. in the Merritt Island Library. The attraction will be Bob Guthries' production of movies in sound and color featuring the Middle East. Bob is a master showman and he can provide you more enjoyment than a TV travel program. Come and discover it for yourself. See Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, The Dead Sea, Jericho and the Sinai Desert in modern perspective combined with the excitement of the current conflict. All are welcome. Bring a friend, you'll be glad you did. SECURITY REMINDER A new employee is not eligible to receive or to have access to classified material until he receives a security clearance. SAFETY SLOGAN FOR THE WEEK A fire extinguisher on hand is worth two in a storeroom. GOING MY WAY 1. Need 2 members for 5 per son Carpool So. Fiske area, Rockledge to Cape Ind. Area. 0730 - 1600. Call Reichert 853-9622 or 636-7623. 2. Ride wanted from Sarno Plaza area Eau Gallie to Bldg 423, mornings only. Start work at 0800 a.m. Call Carolyn 494-5842 or 254-0881. HOMES AND PROPERTY FOR SALE 1. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, air, on approx 1 3/4 acres on Crisafulli Rd. , Merritt Island. $22, 500. 00 Net, $2, 500. 00 down PMT 6% contract. Phone 452-4514, or 452-0398 2. On canal - Merritt Island - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, enclosed garage. Wall to wall carpet in living room, dining room and hall. 5-3/4% FHA mortgage. Monthly payments of $122. 00 includes principal, interest, taxes and insurance. Make offer for equity. Call 636-6539 for appt. 3. On the golf course - 3 BR, 2 bath, double car garage, approximately 2, 100 sq. ft. living area, A/C and central heat. By appt. only, phone 636-2331, after 6 p.m., Rock-ledge . 4. Cocoa, 3 bedroom , 1-1/2 bath, air, heat, deep well, fenced backyard, white, Perma-marble exterior. Carpeted living and dining rooms, all drapes. 4-1/2% VA loan, $94 monthly after down payment. 636-2889 after 4:30 p.m. 5. 3 bedroom house 1 bath, large family room, well, fenced back yard. Low mortgage, cash for equity and balance at $65.00, AL4-6116 6. 1 1/4 acres of Canaveral Groves land for sale. Make offer on $1,300 equity. 636-0256. 7. SACRIFICE: 4-5 bedroom home, 2 bath, large screened porch, underground sprinkler system, central air-heat, many extras, 6% loan down to $23, 200, make offer on $5, 800 equity, monthly payments of $2 00 includes PITI. 262-4369 8. 75' front and 220' deep in the "Big Scrub" campsites area, Ocala National Forest. Call 452-1869 after 4:00 p.m.
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I’m bisexual and I refuse to leave the LGBT community
Image: Vicky leta/Mashable
By Yana Tallon-Hicks 2016-03-14 00:09:00 UTC
The day the Supreme Court ruled to legalize same-sex marriage I sobbed into my boyfriend’s shoulder in bed for half an hour. My shoulders heaved and my dog looked worried as he frantically tried to lick my tears away.
When I managed to stifle my drool-crying, I lifted my head and a wobbly tightrope of snot connected his clavicle to my septum ring. “I don’tttt — (hiccup) — want to be straight — (hiccup) — FOREVER!” I sobbed dramatically, before jamming my face back into the snot-pool running down his arm.
But I’m not straight. I identify as both bisexual and queer (choosing my words wisely depending on who I’m talking to, their terminology knowledge or my mood). So, why did I feel straight, so snot-sobbing straight, the day same-sex couples were granted equal access to legal marriage in the United States?
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Patrick and I had just gotten engaged . In fact, our engagement party was set to happen that very night. Though I had dated cis-men until I was 21, for the nine years prior to meeting Patrick I had primarily dated queer women . I had even married one in Massachusetts. And once you have a “lesbian wedding,” your “bisexual” label magically becomes a “lesbian” label in the public eye.
This never bothered me much. I had always felt special with my membership to this group of gender-fucking, pierced, shave-headed hotties in the LGBTQ community. I barely kissed the straight community goodbye when I left in 2006.
But when I fell in love with a straight man, I became instantly paranoid. Would my LGBTQ community membership card be revoked? I was devastated, a devastation that had been quietly seeping its way into my heart since I had enthusiastically said “Yes!” to Patrick’s question. It’s why I exploded in a tearful mess that historic day last June. I was overjoyed to read those headlines — and also so, so sad. I felt like the marriage equality victory and its celebration were no longer mine.
A few weeks ago, months after the marriage equality ruling, Alex Anders of the YouTube channel Bisexual Real Talk uploaded a video asking his fellow bisexuals to leave the LGBT community. He cited a 2015 study that implies the LGBT community might be doing more harm than good to the “B” part of the equation. The study reports that bisexual people internalize just as much biphobic discrimination from the “L” and “G” parts of the LGBT community as from the straight community. Bisexual rates of suicide are three times the rate of lesbian- and gay-identified people.
Anders wants the “B” to GTFO of LGBT before our fellow queer folk hurt us even more. “Every time we tell young people who are bisexual to go and search the LGBT community, we are creating certain expectations in their mind.” He believes it’s harmful “when a person is told that they will be able to find solace in a group, and they lower their guard and then they’re discriminated against.”
But I don’t want to leave. And neither should other bisexual people.
Now that I’m engaged to be married to a cis-man, my queer sexuality feels more invisible than ever.
I’ve written extensively about my own queer and bisexual identities — and my related identity crises about them — more so now that I’m engaged to be married to a cis-man. My queer sexuality feels more invisible than ever. The thing about bisexuality is that it’s often socially determined by the body parts and gender identity of your partner. No matter how many times you repeat, “I’m bisexual. I’m bisexual. I’m bisexual.” to yourself, when you walk through life holding your cis-male partner’s hand, your attempts at making meaningful eye contact with the other queer couple at the party fail. Your boyfriend’s friends scratch their heads, “I dunno man, I think Patrick’s girlfriend might be gay.”
Socially, bisexual folks are done disservices by both the LGBT community and the straight community via terms such as “gold-star lesbian” (which, lauds the supposed purity of having never touched a penis before, while invalidating those who have). As queer/bisexual writer Ashley C. Ford explains in her piece “I’m Queer No Matter Who I’m With,” the sheer “un-catergorizability” of a bisexual/queer person makes others in our communities nervous and, as a result, we are forced into one lane or the other. Ford writes:
Identifying as queer means being mistrusted, misunderstood and, often, mislabeled for the rest of your life. Every time you date a new person, you have to come out again. Every time someone says, ‘But I thought you were…’ and drifts off at the end, you feel guilty of a deception you didn’t intend, based on a projection of the other person’s assumption...I end up bearing all the blame for someone else’s assumptions that have little do with me.
Yes, this is all true and happens all the time. But I’m still not leaving the LGBT community.
Prompted by Anders’ video, Trav Mamone wrote a piece called “Bisexual Invisibility: The LGBT Community’s Dirty Little Secret” in which they detail the statistics showing just how erased bisexual identities are in the LGBT community and the overwhelmingly negative impacts this has on bisexual mental health.
One solution feels much more productive to me than leaving the LGBT community entirely: “We must debunk the myths surrounding bisexuality that fuel its erasure.” Rather than following Anders’ lead in taking the “B” out of LGBT all together, I propose that we do quite the opposite, and BOLD that beautiful “B,” making it bigger and more visible than ever. Ghosts are being made out of bi people in both the LGBT and the straight communities, partially because we’re dangerously misunderstood by these common bi-erasing myths:
MYTH: The “Bi” in “Bisexual” means that someone is attracted to both male and female genders 50/50, all the time. FACT: Bisexual means you’re attracted physically or emotionally to both men and women. How you decide to define and divvy that up is a personal preference and might vary depending on the day/year/moon/sexual activity.
MYTH: Bisexuals are just confused. They’ll choose a side eventually. FACT: If a bisexual person tells you they are bisexual and you still think this means they are either gay or straight, then you are the confused one.
MYTH: Bi today, gay tomorrow. Bisexuality’s just a pit stop. FACT: Sexuality is fluid and, sure, sometimes it flows that way, but some people will just forever want both peanut butter and jelly in their sandwiches because it’s tastier like that.
MYTH: People say they’re bi because it’s easier than being gay. FACT: Having people constantly viewing your sexual identity as waffling, unstable or temporary doesn’t seem easier to me. Also, if we could love people based on convenience, romantic comedies, couples therapy and Tinder wouldn’t exist.
MYTH: Bi people are slutty and sex-obsessed. They’ll take it any way they can they can get it. Also, they love threesomes. FACT: A person’s sex drive and practices aren’t determined by their sexual identity. And while we’re at it, stop slut-shaming people based on their sexual identity or how many people they like to get down with simultaneously. Not your threesome, not your problem.
MYTH: I’m bisexual because of that time in Cancun. FACT: Bisexuality isn’t a side effect of spring break, college or summer camp. Let’s not belittle an entire community’s self-discovery process.
MYTH: Bisexuals are transphobic and love the gender binary. FACT: Sure, the word “bisexual” implies two genders. However, many in the queer community know that gender, like sexuality, is fluid and doesn’t need to exist only as male or female, nor conform to the gender that was assigned to them at birth. People may identify as “queer” instead of “bisexual” to reflect this belief. Some bisexuals might argue, however, that the “bi” in their “bisexual” refers to “male spectrum” and “female spectrum” or “masculine-of-center” and “feminine-of-center” to include all gender expressions.
MYTH: Bisexuals can never be monogamous; they invented polyamory for their convenience and you’ll be left heartbroken if you ever marry one. FACT: Bisexual people may leave their partners because they’re emotionally neglected, unhappy, because their partner’s changed for the worse, and yes, sometimes, if they’ve fallen in love with another. Straight, gay, monogamous and polyamorous people also do this.
MYTH: Only women are bisexual. FACT: It’s more common that bisexual women are eroticized in mainstream porn, media and music. Good porn starring bisexual men is rare, as are (out) bisexual male celebrities and fictional characters. But just because they aren’t commodified doesn’t mean they aren’t real.
I am bisexual. I am visible. And I’m not leaving.
Many people pretend bisexuality doesn’t exist because, when it comes to sex, gray areas scare them. They want dating dos and don’ts, tricks that’ll guarantee orgasm. They want to know if they’re “normal” or kinky. They want to know if they’re “gay” or “straight” and, more importantly, they want to know which one you are, too.
Humans relate to each other by categorizing, and while “bisexual” seems like a legitimate category to me, it’s not black or white, nor is it made obvious by whom you’re currently sleeping with.
LGBTQ people are regularly and continuously forced to stuff their identities into a choice of two limiting boxes built by the fears, shame and policing of others around them. These boxes, claustrophobic to a feeling of wholeness and suffocating to self-love, leave many of us without the freedom, expression and acceptance of the full spectrum of identity. These boxes have professional journalists asking Laverne Cox what her genitalia looks like; they force us to choose between two bathrooms at the mall; they have strangers asking children with two Mommies what their Dad does for a living.
Bisexual people are attempting and dying by suicide at three times the rate of lesbian and gay people. The entire LGB youth community attempts suicide at four times the rate of their straight peers and a staggering 41% of transgender and gender non-conforming people attempt suicide, compared to a 4.6% national average.
As bisexuals, we are not the only other-than-straight, other-than-cis people who are being invisibilized to the point of erasure. And if we remove ourselves from the LGBT community because we think that we are, we are only causing our community further harm.
If you want to talk to someone or are experiencing suicidal thoughts, text the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. For international resources, this list is a good place to start. For LGBT-specific resources, explore It Gets Better and The Trevor Project.
Yana Tallon-Hicks
Yana Tallon-Hicks is a pleasure-positive sex writer and educator living in Northampton, Ma. where she teaches consent-based sex education to teens and college students. Yana received her undergraduate degree ...More
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ICYMI Jeff Gross May 16, 2019
Christians’ Incel Problem, Gender Bias in Middle School and How Memes are Powering ‘Sleepy Joe’ Biden to the Presidency
As good as Miles Klee’s analysis of the power that memes are having on the fact that Joe Biden is currently (and sadly!) leading the pack of ravenous Democrats angling for their party’s presidential nom, I think it’s still safe to say that memes are not the sole factor in the man’s success.
I mean, if some dope-ass memes are all someone needs to run out in front, why isn’t Andrew Yang winning?
What? He’s polling as well as Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Amy Klobuchar? Maybe memes truly are the dark arts.
“Christians Are Upset That Incels Are Co-Opting Celibacy”
In the words of the Highlander, “There can only be one.” As in, there can only be one group of zealous virgins staking their identity on their celibacy. For Christians practicing abstinence as an example of sacrifice and devotion to God, watching the incel community weaponize a lack of sexual relationships in a war against women is a painful bastardization of their beliefs. But can reaching out to incel groups help Christians reclaim the narrative around celibacy? They’re unsure. READ MORE
Boy Geniuses
Groundbreaking new research has confirmed what many have long suspected: Boys are treated differently by their educators than their female classmates. More specifically, the failure of teachers to properly reprimand boys for disrupting class and speaking out of turn conditions them to believe that their voice is more important than others. The implications of which are that the broader patterns of gender inequality are implicitly learned in middle school, and can have far-reaching effects well into adulthood.
One Man’s Trash…
… is another woman’s Adirondack chair. That’s actually true for Marjia Medina, who spent her childhood dumpster-diving with her father for valuable scrap metal, and now has parlayed that into a successful business that turns trash into furniture.
A post shared by Marji Medina (@itsnottrash) on Apr 18, 2019 at 12:33pm PDT
Ian Lecklitner recently spoke to Medina about how she merges her capitalistic and artistic sensibilities, her one-woman campaign to prevent the spread of bed bugs and her strategy on how to score a Restoration Hardware couch at far less than sticker price.
Lady Dirtbag
If you watch Fleabag, Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s masterfully acerbic BBC comedy about a single, early 30s, unnamed hot mess of a woman whose reaction to the tragedies in her life includes constantly engaging in vacuous sex, fucking up her relationships and generally being her own worst enemy, you might think you’ve got front row seats to the sad, horny life of a female dirtbag.
Bless this mess. Your favorite #Fleabag is back May 17 on @PrimeVideo. pic.twitter.com/vfUB4Fj3t5
— Fleabag (@fleabag) April 11, 2019
But Tracy Moore writes that, more than anything, the show succeeds at being brilliantly funny not because Fleabag’s choices really are so scandalous or radically dysfunctional, but because they are a brutally honest reflection of the lives many single, modern, urban women live.
As aspirational as it might sound to leave your blue-collar job to start earning the big bucks in a corner office doing white-collar work, that transition isn’t easy. Things like office politics, the way the different workspaces operate and the assumption that white-collar jobs come with a lot of positional power (when they often don’t) can lead to struggles for workers making the leap.
Now That’s a Juicy Combo
In the latest edition of our ongoing comfort food series Eat Your Heart Out, Eddie Kim caught up with Lucas Peterson, columnist for the L.A. Times covering food and culture, about what dish above all others gives him the warm and fuzzies. And being that Peterson’s originally from Chicago, it shouldn’t surprise you that his meal of choice involves beef, bread, giardiniera and a whole lot of “gravy.”
The Joe We Know
If you were to go off what you see and read on the internet, you might think that former Vice President Joe Biden is a real badass, wrenching on his Trans Am, swagging out in Aviator shades and jumping the Vietnam Memorial on his custom, Evel Knievel-style Harley:
Biden To Honor Fallen Soldiers By Jumping Motorcycle Over Vietnam Memorial http://t.co/t0Lc4gFz #OnionYIR
— The Onion (@TheOnion) December 21, 2012
But the internet’s memed-out version of “Uncle Joe” doesn’t quite match up with his impotent, bumbling, real-life alter ego — the one who voted for the Iraq War, gutted welfare and threw Anita Hill to the wolves. Unfortunately, though, the Biden of our memes might have enough momentum to carry the Biden of our nightmares all the way to the Democratic nomination, and that’s a huge problem.
Jeff Gross is MEL’s senior editor for social media and content marketing. His daily ICYMI column, which chronicles all things meta on the site, is the quickest way to catch up on MEL, and the funniest thing you’ll read all day. Follow him on Twitter.
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Beneficiaries cannot pick the Covid vaccine to get vaccinated
With just days left for the massive vaccination drive which will be launched from the 16th of January across the nation, the Centre cleared all the airs on the vaccines and vaccination drive.
Talking about the effectiveness of the vaccines, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said that between two doses, there will be a time gap of 28 days. After 14 days, the effectiveness of the vaccine can be seen.
Answering a question on whether the beneficiaries can pick a vaccine between Covaxin and Covishield to get vaccinated, he said, beneficiaries will not be given such options.
The Union Health Secretary went on to say that, several countries are using multiple vaccines and these countries are also not providing an option to let the beneficiaries pick the vaccines.
Rajesh Bhushan said that, as announced earlier, three crore health workers and frontline workers across the nation will be vaccinated first in the first phase of the vaccination drive.
He has also requested the public to maintain COVID appropriate behavior and said one crore beneficiaries have already registered themselves in the CoWin app
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Ringette as a SCHOOL project - for Grades 1 - 8, News (Mississauga Ringette)
Ringette as a SCHOOL project - for Grades 1 - 8
Submitted By Fred Ibrahimsha on Wednesday, September 11, 2013
For those of you in school or with school age kids, who are looking for a unique term project, why not choose RINGETTE!? It's interesting, different, easy to demonstrate, with tons of information on the web, and it's a great opportunity to promote our sport. A project for Show and Tell, Science, Math and even Canadian History!!
Hockey...better than Ringette?!?
"Hockey is way better than Ringette"!! "You play Ringette on ice"?? "Ringette sucks"!
Upsetting words? You bet! Why? Because Ringette is a lot better than hockey: faster, more fun, more skill, better skaters, more of a team game and no body checking.
It's tough to get the deserved respect when going up against the "hockey machine" but the battle can be won, for respect, for recognition and ultimately for the growth and bright future of our sport. How? One huge step is to teach your friends at school.
Every year you must complete one or more class projects. Why not one on Ringette?!? Well...why not??
Show AND tell your friends all about Ringette.
TELL them: why you love it, why it's better than hockey, why the rules make it fast, why it's so essential to play as a team, about the uniqueness, the strategy and the speed. Even demonstrate how fast a ring can be shot vs. a hockey puck. Most people are amazed at the speed!!
SHOW them: a ringette stick, a ring, "regular" skates and by inviting them to watch a game and then lend a friend a helmet and face mask and have them try Ringette.
You are the reason Ringette will grow. You are the future of Ringette.
Marc Petruccelli - President
Dom Sports
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www.ringuette.net
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3 lawsuits filed in Lake Murray Boat Crash That Killed Husband, Left Wife without Leg
April 16, 2020 By McCleod Law Group
Source: WIS News
LAKE MURRAY, S.C. (WIS) – The family of a man killed in a boat crash on Lake Murray in September 2019 has filed three lawsuits against two restaurants on the lake.
The lawsuits say the restaurants overserved alcohol to the man who caused the crash.
Tracy Gordon, 53, was charged with three counts of felony BUI after the boat he was driving hit a pontoon boat on Saturday, Sept. 21 near the Lighthouse Marina off Johnson Marina Road.
Stanley Kiser died at the scene. His wife, Shawn Kiser, lost her leg and his daughter, Morgan Kiser, suffered injuries as well.
The three lawsuits were filed April 14, 2020 — one by Shawn Kiser, one by Morgan Kiser and one by Sloan Kiser, another of Stan’s daughters, on behalf of his estate.
They are against the Rusty Anchor and Liberty Taproom.
Allegations outlined in the suits say those businesses served Gordon too much alcohol, “including beer and several rounds of liquor shots.”
McLeod Law Group Files Wrongful Death and Civil Rights Action on Behalf of Ariane McCree
February 3, 2020 By McCleod Law Group
Chester, SC – Today, the McLeod Law Group, LLC filed a wrongful death and Civil Rights Action on behalf of Ariane McCree. McCree was a 28-year-old former NCAA Division I football player and a loving father of his three-year old son. He was a well-known and respected citizen of Chester, South Carolina.
On November 23, 2019, while running errands at his neighborhood Walmart located at 1691 J.A. Cochran Bypass in Chester, McCree was gunned down in the store’s parking lot by Chester Police Department officers.
Despite Mr. McCree being in handcuffs and posing zero risk of harm to anyone, Chester police officers opened fire at him in the crowded Walmart parking lot, riddling at least one parked car with eight bullets and fatally wounding Mr. McCree.
The officers involved in the inexcusable death of Mr. McCree were members of the City of Chester Police department and were at the time of the shooting conducting security for Walmart a private, for-profit business.
Immediately after filing the Action at the Chester County Court House Attorney Mullins McLeod, surrounded by McCree’s friends, family and well-wishers said that today marks the first step in the pursuit of justice.
“A three-year-old boy’s father was killed by the very people who were sworn to serve and protect him. Today’s filing marks the first step towards complete justice for Ariane McCree’s senseless death, McLeod said.
“There is simply no excuse for Walmart not to have proper procedures in place to protect shoppers like Ariane from getting killed by those providing security at their stores. Walmart must be held accountable so that no other family has to endure the pain and loss that the McCree family is going through,” Attorney Colin Ram, of the McLeod Law Group, added
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Federal Racketeering Lawsuit Against Adidas Filed on Behalf of Brian Bowen II
November 19, 2018 By McCleod Law Group
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Lawsuit Against Roper St. Francis Health Care on Behalf of Bacterial Infection Victim
September 25, 2018 By McCleod Law Group
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Doe and Doe 2 Vs. The Salvation Army
March 1, 2017 By McCleod Law Group
The Post and Courier: Lawsuits filed after alleged abuse at Salvation Army in West Ashley
ABC News 4: Lawsuits: Children sexually assaulted by Charleston Salvation Army worker
Live 5 News: Salvation Army facing lawsuit after girls claim sexual abuse in West Ashley
WCBD News 2: West Ashley Salvation Army facing lawsuit following sexual abuse claims
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Zoe Wallis v. College of Charleston
The Post & Courier: Former Women’s Basketball Player Sues College of Charleston
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South Carolina Traumatic Brain Injury
According to the CDC, there are more than 2.8 million emergency room visits for traumatic brain injuries each year. Over 837,000 of these are children. While that number is staggering, it doesn’t make a TBI any easier to cope with when it’s happening to you or your family member.
A TBI can result from motor vehicle collisions, sports injuries, violent crimes, bicycle or motorcycle accidents, exposure to toxic chemicals, infections, and more. Additionally, TBIs can sometimes sneak up and go undetected on an MRI or x-ray.
Our attorneys understand how gravely a serious incident like a TBI can affect your family’s life. Our experienced South Carolina traumatic brain injury lawyers are well-equipped to guide you through the complicated legal process and fight for justice.
South Carolina Tractor Trailer Wreck Lawyers
Accidents involving trucking, semi-trucks, construction vehicles, tractor-trailer rigs, commercial or industrial vehicles, or 18-wheelers can be devastating. Tractor trailer crashes can often be due to their massive size, blind spots, and difficult maneuverability, but it is sometimes the result of a careless driver, poor driver training, speeding, an unbalanced load, mechanical failure, or driver fatigue.
If you or someone you love has been in a serious tractor-trailer wreck, turn to our team of tractor trailer accident attorneys for guidance you can trust. Our lawyers advocate aggressively on behalf of our clients’ rights, and work tirelessly to get results.
South Carolina Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
Aging is inevitable, and there often comes a time when a family member requires long-term residential care. In that instance, we want our loved ones to be in a safe, caring environment with healthcare professionals who treat people with dignity and respect.
When it comes to nursing homes, the unfortunate reality is that profit is sometimes put above people. Sadly, this vulnerable population can be taken advantage of in a variety of ways. Overlooked medical needs, overt bullying or threats, and accidents that are wrongly attributed to “old age” are all examples of how abuse can occur to people who are not in a position to make their concern heard.
If you suspect elder abuse, negligence, or nursing home abuse, our team of experts wants to help. Our nursing home abuse attorneys are committed to identifying neglect, exposing injustice, and securing compensation on behalf of your loved one.
South Carolina Medical Neglect Lawyers
People in South Carolina occasionally must entrust their well-being to healthcare professionals or hospital systems. In turn, these providers must adhere to a certain standard of care when treating patients. What happens when you or a loved one receives substandard treatment that results in more harm or injury?
When a medical provider makes a critical mistake in treating a patient, the results can be harmful or even life-changing. Medical neglect cases can apply to doctors, surgeons, dentists, chiropractors, nurses, physician’s assistants, pharmacists, hospitals, birthing centers, trauma centers, nursing homes, and others. Proving that the provider deviated from the standard of care is complicated — and that’s where our lawyers can help.
If you or someone you love has been harmed by a preventable medical error, our medical neglect lawyers want to help. Medical professionals are sometimes unwilling to acknowledge serious mistakes — and those errors could range from illegible written prescriptions, to a failure to diagnose, to surgical injuries. Our attorneys help you navigate the legal process and fight diligently to hold the negligent health care provider accountable for the error.
South Carolina Civil Rights Lawyers
As United States citizens, there are certain rights and protections that every single one of us is guaranteed. Under these laws, each citizen has the right to freedom from discrimination and repression. When those rights are violated, our team of South Carolina civil rights lawyers work to seek justice for victims and their families and to hold accountable the responsible corporations, institutions, and individuals in power.
At MLG, our mission is to amplify the voice of — and provide legal power to — citizens whose civil and personal rights have been violated. Civil rights cases can involve discrimination due to religion, race, sex, familial status, and national origin. Our civil rights attorneys have a range of experience in complex cases, and can develop a comprehensive legal strategy in order to fight for the results you deserve.
South Carolina Catastrophic Injury Lawyers
Accidents of any kind cause pain, stress, and worry. Sometimes, they result in catastrophic injuries that leave you disabled mentally, physically, or in appearance for an extended period of time or even permanently. Catastrophic injuries can include motor vehicle accidents, product liability injuries, construction injuries, and others.
Not only can these types of injuries cause real physical suffering, but there are often continuing costs and associated damages. If you suffer a long-term or permanently disabling injury — whether it’s caused by an automobile accident or if it happens on the job — MLG catastrophic injury attorneys have the experience needed to guide you through the legal process in the fight for medical costs, lost work wages, pain and suffering, and more.
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Harding Township School – Matthew C. Sellitto Award
The Harding Township School 6th-8th grade teachers have unanimously nominated Shea Byam for the Matthew C. Sellitto Award. Shea is recognized for her outstanding academic performance throughout middle school, her dedicated commitment to school athletics, and her leadership and demonstrated citizenship in both the Harding Township School and the greater Harding community.
Shea has shown her strong leadership abilities both as Captain of the HTS girls’ lacrosse team for the last two years and as Co-President of the HTS Student Council. In addition, she also has been active in the HTS Climate and Culture Club and the Project Aware Club. She is a talented singer and actress; active in both Chorus and the Select Advanced Chorus. She performed lead roles in the HTS Middle School plays Shrek and Bye Bye Birdie, and she was chosen to play Hermia in the 8th Grade Shakespeare performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
In the Harding community, Shea is active in Girl Scouts, the Grace Church Choir, Ski Club and dance lessons. Her passion for volunteering is evident in her work as a volunteer teacher at the Madison School of Performing Arts and as both a church camp counselor and a HTRA Summer Camp CIT. Shea demonstrates the dedication to school and community that epitomizes the character of Matthew C. Sellitto, and whose example serves to continually inspire our students at Harding Township Middle School.
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Molecular and Cellular Characterization of Imexon-resistant RPMI8226/I Myeloma Cells1
Katerina Dvorakova, Claire M. Payne, Margaret E. Tome, Margaret M. Briehl, Miguel A. Vasquez, Caroline N. Waltmire, Amy Coon and Robert T. Dorr
Katerina Dvorakova
Claire M. Payne
Margaret E. Tome
Margaret M. Briehl
Miguel A. Vasquez
Caroline N. Waltmire
Amy Coon
Robert T. Dorr
Imexon is an aziridine-containing iminopyrrolidone with selective growth-inhibitory potency for multiple myeloma. Our previous research indicates that imexon induces mitochondrial alterations, oxidative stress, and apoptosis. This drug represents an interesting model drug with a nonmyelosuppressive profile to study the basic mechanisms leading to antitumor activity and resistance. The major purpose of this study was to characterize an imexon-resistant RPMI8226/I cell line that was developed from RPMI8226 cells by continuous exposure to imexon. No significant differences were observed in the sensitivity to several cytotoxic drugs, including mitoxantrone, mitomycin C, melphalan, methotrexate, cytarabine, cisplatin, vincristine, and paclitaxel, in the imexon-resistant cells. However, RPMI8226/I cells were cross-resistant to arsenic trioxide, doxorubicin, fluorouracil, etoposide, irinotecan, and especially IFN-α. The data from DNA microarray and Western blot analyses indicated that the levels of antiapoptotic proteins Bcl-2 and thioredoxin-2, which reside mainly in the mitochondria, are increased in RPMI8226/I cells. In addition, increased levels of lung resistance protein were detected in imexon-resistant cells. Expression of P-glycoprotein was not detected in RPMI8226/I cells. No loss of mitochondrial membrane potential or increase in the levels of reactive oxygen species was observed in RPMI8226/I cells after exposure to imexon; however, the levels of glutathione are increased in the RPMI8226/I cells. Transmission electron microscopy revealed significant changes in the mitochondrial morphology of RPMI8226/I cells, whereas no ultrastructural changes were observed in other cellular compartments. Imexon-resistant RPMI8226/I myeloma cells appear to have a unique mechanism of resistance that is associated with morphological alterations of mitochondria, increased protection against oxidative stress, elevated levels of glutathione, and enhanced expression of antiapoptotic mitochondrial proteins.
Multiple myeloma is a uniformly fatal disease that is characterized by a clonal proliferation of neoplastic plasma cells in the bone marrow. At present, a cure for multiple myeloma has not been achieved with any chemotherapeutic regimen, and essentially all patients who respond initially to drug treatment will relapse and die of drug-resistant disease. Thus, the development of new anticancer agents with a nonmyelosuppressive profile that induce apoptosis seems to be an attractive perspective. Imexon is an aziridine-containing iminopyrrolidone that induces apoptosis with unique activity in multiple myeloma (Fig. 1; Refs. 1 and 2). This drug is currently synthesized for use in National Cancer Institute-sponsored clinical trials. Importantly, previous studies have shown that no myelosuppression was associated with imexon treatment in all species studied, including humans (3-5). In addition, imexon was active in myeloma cell lines overexpressing PGP3 (6). In this regard, imexon may offer a unique opportunity for developing an agent that is nonmyelosuppressive and therapeutically active, as demonstrated in pilot Phase I solid tumor studies (3, 7, 8).
Recent mechanistic studies in human RPMI8226 myeloma cells have shown the effects of imexon on mitochondria (1, 9). Imexon induces oxidative stress, loss of mitochondrial membrane potential (Δψm), the release of cytochrome c from mitochondria, ultrastructural alteration of the mitochondria, and, finally, apoptosis (1, 9). Significant mitochondrial swelling was one of the first changes detected as early as 4 h after imexon treatment in RPMI8226 cells (9). In addition, oxidized nucleotides were detected in the cytoplasm and possibly in the mitochondria of imexon-treated cells, but, surprisingly, they were not detected in the nucleus (1). We have also shown that mitochondrial DNA was affected by imexon treatment, whereas no damage was observed in nuclear DNA (9). Our previous data indicated that there is a high correlation in the different malignant cell lines between sensitivity to imexon, increased production of free radicals, and the loss of mitochondrial membrane potential (9). Moreover, significant reduction of imexon cytotoxic effects was induced when RPMI8226 myeloma cells were treated simultaneously with imexon and either thenoyltrifluoroacetone, an inhibitor of mitochondrial superoxide production, or N-acetyl-l-cysteine, which can act as an antioxidant or GSH precursor (1, 9). These data are consistent with mitochondrial oxidation and mitochondrial apoptotic signaling as mediators of the growth-inhibitory effects of imexon.
Imexon represents an interesting model drug to study the basic mechanisms leading to antitumor activity and resistance. Thus, we developed RPMI8226/I, a RPMI8226 myeloma cell line resistant to the growth-inhibitory effects of imexon to probe differences between the resistant cells and the parental cell line that might highlight mechanistic actions of the drug. In this report, we describe the characteristics of this cell line in terms of cancer drug cross-resistance patterns, the differential expression of the mitochondrial antiapoptotic proteins Bcl-2 and Trx-2, the susceptibility to the loss of mitochondrial membrane potential, and drug-induced production of ROS. In addition, DNA microarray analyses revealed differentially expressed genes in the imexon-resistant cells that may be important in maintaining the imexon-resistant phenotype.
Imexon (4-imino-1,3-diazabicyclo-[3.1.0]-hexan-one), NEM, and arsenic trioxide were obtained from Sigma Chemical Co. (St. Louis, MO). MitoTracker Red (CMXRos) and HE (Hydroethidine) were purchased from Molecular Probes Inc. (Eugene, OR). Doxorubicin HCl was obtained from Fujisawa USA, Inc. (Deerfield, IL); paclitaxel (Taxol®), cisplatin (Platinol AQ), mitomycin C (Mutamycin), and etoposide phosphate (Etopophos) were obtained from Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (Princeton, NJ); mitoxantrone (Novantrone) was obtained from Lederle Laboratories (Gosport, United Kingdom); vincristine sulfate was obtained from Eli Lilly and Co. (Indianapolis, IN); and IFN-α2b (Intron-A) was obtained from Schering-Plow (Kenilworth, NJ). The topoI inhibitor irinotecan (Camptosar) was obtained from Pharmacia Upjohn (Kalamazoo, MI). The alkylating agent melphalan HCl (98% purity) was obtained from Sigma Chemical Co. Three antimetabolites were tested, as supplied for commercial clinical use: (a) fluorouracil (5.9 μg/ml solution; American Pharmaceutical Partners, Los Angeles, CA); (b) cytarabine (Cetus Corp., Emeryville, CA); and (c) methotrexate (Immunex Corp., Seattle, WA). The stock solutions of drugs were prepared according to the manufacturers’ instructions. The imexon stock solution (1 mg/ml) was prepared in PBS, filter-sterilized, and stored at −80°C. The arsenic trioxide stock solution (10 mg/ml) was prepared in 1 n NaOH. All other chemicals, unless noted otherwise, were of the highest purity available and were obtained from Sigma Chemical Co.
Cell Cultures and Viability Assays
The human myeloma RPMI8226 cell line was obtained from the American Type Culture Collection (Manassas, VA). RPMI8226/Dox40 and RPMI8226/MR20 cell lines were obtained from Dr. Alan List (University of Arizona). The imexon-resistant RPMI8266/I cell line was established in our laboratory by continuous exposure of RPMI8226 cells to increasing concentrations of imexon (up to a final concentration of 90 μm). RPMI8226/I cells were then maintained in 90 μm imexon for more than 6 months. All cell lines were cultured at 37°C in 5% CO2 in RPMI 1640 (Life Technologies, Inc., Grand Island, NY) supplemented with 10% (v/v) heat-inactivated bovine calf serum (Hyclone Laboratories, Logan, UT), 2 mm l-glutamine, 100 units/ml penicillin, and 100 μg/ml streptomycin. Cellular dehydrogenase activity, which is considered to reflect mitochondrial activity and cell viability, was measured by a microculture MTT assay based on the ability of living cells to reduce MTT (Sigma Chemical Co.) to a blue formazan according to the method of Mosmann (10).
Transmission Electron Microscopy and Bright-Field Microscopy Studies
Transmission electron microscopy was used to detect morphological differences between RPMI8226 and RPMI8226/I cells. Cells (1 × 106) were fixed with 3% glutaraldehyde in 0.1 m cacodylate buffer (pH 7.2). The cells were then postfixed in 1% osmium tetroxide, dehydrated in a graded series of ethanols, and embedded in epoxy resin. Ultrathin sections were evaluated for morphological changes using a Philips CM12 transmission electron microscope (Eindhoven, the Netherlands).
For the quantitation of mitochondrial matrix granules, mitochondrial aggregates from 10 different RPMI8226 and RPMI8226/I cells were randomly photographed at a scope magnification of ×45,900. Prints were prepared, and the number and diameter of all matrix granules were measured (1 mm on print = 21.8 nm). The mean diameter (nm) ± SE was calculated for matrix granules in both cell lines. The statistical significance of the difference between mean values was determined at the 95% confidence level (P < 0.05) using Student’s t test.
For bright-field microscopy studies, the RPMI8226 and RPMI8226/I cells were treated with imexon for 48 h. The cells were cytospun on slides using a Cytospin 2 centrifuge (Shandon, Pittsburgh, PA) and then fixed with 100% methanol for 2 min at room temperature, air-dried, and stained with DiffQuick stain (Life Technologies, Inc.).
GSH Analysis
Reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography was used to measure levels of GSH and GSSG. GSH and GSSG were extracted with perchloric acid and derivatized with iodoacetic acid and 1-fluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene to form dinitrophenyl derivatives according to the protocol of Fariss and Reed (11). Chromatographic peaks were integrated using a PE NelsonTurboChrom 4 program (San Jose, CA). GSH and GSSG concentrations were normalized to total cellular protein measured as described previously (12).
Cytofluorometric Determination of Δψm and ROS
RPMI8226 and RPMI8226/I myeloma cell lines treated with various concentrations of imexon for 48 h were evaluated for changes in Δψm and ROS levels by staining with CMXRos and HE, as described previously (9). CMXRos is a lipophilic cationic dye that is accumulated in mitochondria with normal Δψm. Briefly, the cells (0.5 × 106 cells/ml) were stained with 100 nm CMXRos for 30 min at 37°C, centrifuged, resuspended in 500 μl of PBS while kept on ice, and analyzed immediately on a flow cytometer (Becton Dickinson FACScan, San Jose, CA) using excitation at 488 nm and emission at 600 nm.
Oxidative damage was measured by staining with a nonfluorescent compound, HE, which is oxidized to the highly fluorescent ethidium by cellular oxidants (13). Cells (0.5 × 106 cells/ml) were stained at a final concentration of 2 μm HE for 30 min at 37°C, centrifuged, and resuspended in 500 μl of PBS while kept on ice. The cells were then analyzed by flow cytometry (excitation, 488 nm; emission, 620 nm).
Isolation of Mitochondrial and Cytosolic Fractions
Cytosolic and mitochondrial fractions were isolated from RPMI8226 and RPMI8226/I cells according to the method of Vander Heiden et al. (14). Briefly, the cells (200 × 106) were resuspended in 0.24 ml of ice-cold buffer A [20 mm HEPES, 10 mm KCl, 1.5 mm MgCl2, 1 mm EDTA, 1 mm EGTA, 1 mm DTT, and 17 μg/ml phenylmethylsulfonyl fluoride (pH 7.4)]. Cells were incubated on ice, and after 30 min, sucrose solution (1 m) was added to achieve a final sucrose concentration of 250 mm. Cells were then homogenized immediately in a ground glass homogenizer (Kimble/Kontes, Vineland, NJ) and centrifuged for 10 min at 750 × g. The supernatant was then centrifuged at 10,000 × g for 25 min. The resulting pellet representing the mitochondrial fraction was resuspended in buffer A containing 250 mm sucrose. The 10,000 × g supernatant was then centrifuged at 100,000 × g for 60 min to yield the cytosolic fraction in the supernatant. The protein concentrations were determined according to the method of Smith et al. (12).
Western Blot Analysis
Western blot analysis was performed as described previously (9). RPMI8226 and RPMI8226/I myeloma cells were lysed using lysis buffer [50 mm Tris (pH 8), 5 mm EDTA, 150 mm NaCl, and 0.5% NP40] supplemented with 1 mm phenylmethylsulfonyl fluoride, 1 μg/ml leupeptin, and 0.01 unit/ml aprotinin. Protein aliquots were loaded (10–20 μg/lane) on a 10–15% SDS-polyacrylamide gel for size fractionation by electrophoresis. The proteins were blotted onto Immobilon-P polyvinylidene difluoride transfer membrane (Millipore, Bedford, MA). The membranes were immunostained with either mouse anti-bcl-2 antibody (1:2,500; Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Santa Cruz, CA), mouse anti-cytochrome c monoclonal antibody (1:500; PharMingen, San Diego, CA), mouse anti-Trx-1 monoclonal antibody (1:5,000), or rabbit polyclonal anti-Trx-2 antibody (1:500). The anti-Trx-1 and anti-Trx-2 antibodies were kindly provided by Dr. Garth Powis (University of Arizona). The membranes were then incubated with goat antimouse or goat antirabbit IgG antibodies conjugated to horseradish peroxidase (1:40,000; Pierce, Rockford, IL). Antibody complexes were detected using the enhanced chemiluminescence detection system (ECL; Amersham Pharmacia Biotech, Piscataway, NJ). Finally, the membranes were stained for 5 min with Brilliant Blue G dye and destained with a 25% methanol:10% acetic acid solution to confirm equal protein loading in individual lanes (data not shown).
DNA Microarray
Total RNA was isolated from untreated RPMI8226 and RPMI8226/I cells (1 × 108) with Trizol reagent (Life Technologies, Inc.) according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Poly(A)+ RNA was isolated from total RNA using an Oligotex mRNA Midi Kit (Qiagen, Valencia, CA) according to the batch protocol. The final concentration of mRNA was adjusted to 0.5–1 μg/μl. mRNA (4 μg) was used to prepare cDNA probes labeled with Cy3 or Cy5. Briefly, 1 μg of oligo deoxythymidine (dT) was added to 11.4 μl of mRNA solution, and the mixture was heated at 70°C for 5 min and then placed on ice for 30 s. After incubation for 10 min at 25°C, 14.6 μl of Cy3 or Cy5 master mix were added (6 μl of 5× first-strand buffer, 3 μl of 0.1 m DTT, 3 μl of Cy3 or Cy5 dCTP, 0.6 μl of 25 mm each dATP, dGTP, dTTP, and 10 mm dCTP, and 2 μl of RNAsin (Life Technologies, Inc.). Then, 2 μl of Superscript reverse transcriptase (Life Technologies, Inc.) were added, and the mixture was incubated for 2 h at 42°C. The reaction was stopped by adding 2.65 μl of 25 mm EDTA. The RNA strands were degraded by adding 3.3 μl of 1 m NaOH. The solution was neutralized with 3.3 μl of 1 m HCl, and 5 μl of 1 m Tris (pH 6.8) were added. Unincorporated fluorescent nucleotides were removed using Centricon-30 microconcentrators (Millipore) and the QIAquick Nucleotide Removal Kit (Qiagen) according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Purified, labeled cDNA probe was resuspended in 9 μl of water, 5 μl of 20× SSC, 2 μl of Cot1 DNA (10 mg/ml; Life Technologies, Inc.), and 4 μl of 1% SDS. Finally, the solution was boiled for 3 min, allowed to cool, and applied to the microarray under a coverslip. The slide was placed in a hybridization chamber and incubated for 14–18 h in a water bath at 64°C. After incubation, the slides were washed with 0.5× SSC and 0.01% SDS for 5 min, washed with 0.06× SSC and 0.01% SDS for 5 min, and washed twice with 0.06× SSC for 2 min. The slides were scanned with GSI Lumonics 5000 Scanner (Bedford, MA) using emission and absorption wavelength for Cy5 and Cy3.
We selected 550 genes from the first release of the UniGene library (Research Genetics, Huntsville, AL) based on their importance in cell cycle regulation, cancer, cell signaling, and apoptosis. Escherichia coli containing the vectors with the genes of interest were grown overnight, and PCR was performed on the culture using universal primers that work on each vector, according to the protocol provided by Research Genetics. An aliquot of each product was then verified on an agarose gel, and the remaining product was subsequently purified using a PCR purification kit (Clontech, Palo Alto, CA). The eluted DNA was lyophilized, resuspended in 20 μl of a solution containing 3× SSC and 0.1% Sarkosyl, and placed into 96-well plates in preparation for printing. DNA was spotted in duplicate onto DNA-Ready Type I slides (Clontech) using an Affymetrix GMS 417 Arrayer (Santa Clara, CA). After printing, the slides were allowed to dry and were placed in a desiccator until needed. Before hybridization, the DNA was cross-linked to the slides using a Stratalinker (Stratagene) at 0.3 J, followed by a 1-min wash in 0.1% SDS and two 1-min washes in double-distilled water. The slides were allowed to dry completely at room temperature before hybridization.
Immnunohistochemical Analysis
For the evaluation of LRP and PGP expression in RPMI8226 and RPMI8226/I cells, a standard immunostaining assay with biotin-streptavidin-linked peroxidase detection method was used as described previously (15-17). Briefly, RPMI8226 and RPMI8226/I cells were cytospun on the slide, fixed with acetone, and immunostained with anti-LRP (1:800; kindly provided by Dr. R. Scheper; Department of Pathology, Free University Hospital, Amsterdam, the Netherlands) or anti-PGP (1:20; JSB-1; Accurate Chemical @ Scientific Corporation, Westbury, NY) monoclonal mouse antihuman antibody. The RPMI8226/Dox40 and RPMI8226/MR20 cell lines, which are known to express PGP and LRP, respectively, were used as a positive control. The secondary antibody was a biotinylated goat antimouse IgG antibody. The biotin was linked to streptavidin with bound peroxidase. The streptavidin-peroxidase complex was then allowed to react with diaminobenzidine and enhanced with copper sulfate.
Imexon-resistant RPMI8226/I Cell Line
Imexon-resistant RPMI8226/I myeloma cells were developed over a 6-month period by continuous stepwise exposure of RPMI8226 cells to escalating concentrations of imexon. Throughout this period, it was apparent that only increase in drug concentrations would be feasible because the cells were sensitive to small concentration changes and never exhibited tolerance to large increments of change in imexon concentration. The resultant drug-resistant RPMI8226/I cells grew in the presence of 90 μm imexon. The IC50 of imexon (as measured by MTT assay at 120 h) in the imexon-sensitive RPMI8226 cells was 20.6 μm, whereas that in RPMI8226/I cells was 119.6 μm. The difference in IC50 values indicates a 5.8-fold increase in IC50 for RPMI8226/I cells as compared with the parental cell line. This resistance appears to be stable because the IC50 of imexon for RPMI8226/I cells grown without imexon for 4 months was 131 μm.
Cross-Resistance Pattern of RPMI8226/I Cells
The RPMI8226/I cells were evaluated for cross-resistance to several classical anticancer drugs. No significant differences in the IC50 values were found for most DNA-interacting drugs, including mitomycin C, melphalan, mitoxantrone, and cisplatin, or for the mitosis-blocking drugs paclitaxel and vincristine sulfate (Table 1). The RPMI8226/I cells were cross-resistant to the cytotoxic effects of the topoI inhibitor irinotecan, the topoII inhibitor etoposide, the antimetabolite fluorouracil, the anthracycline doxorubicin, and especially IFN-α2b (IFN-α), which is sometimes used in the treatment of multiple myeloma (18-20). The IC50 values of IFN-α at 120 h were 1,683 and >100,000 units/ml, respectively, for RPMI8226 and RPMI8226/I cells.
Arsenic trioxide (As2O3) and NEM are toxic to RPMI8226 cells. However, we found that RPMI8226/I cells are partially protected against the effects of these compounds. The IC50 at 120 h of As2O3 in RPMI8226 cells and RPMI8226/I cells was 3.41 and 8.61 μm, respectively. The IC50 at 120 h of NEM in RPMI8226 cells and RPMI8226/I cells was 26.4 and 42.1 μm, respectively.
GSH and GSSG Levels in RPMI8226 and RPMI8226/I Cells
Because previous studies have shown that imexon induces oxidative stress and depletion of GSH, we tested whether imexon resistance is associated with an increase in GSH concentrations. In RPMI8226 cells, the GSH concentration was 92.1 ± 8.5 nmol/mg protein; however, in RPMI8226/I cells, GSH levels were 147.0 ± 7.2 nmol/mg protein (P < 0.05). This change represents a 60% increase in GSH levels. Similarly, GSSG concentrations were increased from 1.43 ± 0.14 nmol/mg protein in RPMI8226 cells to 2.79 ± 0.35 nmol/mg protein in RPMI8226/I cells (P < 0.05). The GSH:GSSG ratio was 64.4 in RPMI8226 cells and 52.8 in RPMI8226/I cells. This indicates a slight increase in oxidized GSH.
Oxidative Stress and Disruption of Mitochondrial Membrane Potential (Δψm) after Imexon Treatment
Imexon treatment of the imexon-sensitive RPMI8226 cells is known to cause both increased ROS formation and loss of ΔΨm (9). To test whether the imexon-resistant RPMI8226/I cells show a similar response, we monitored ROS and ΔΨm in both cell lines after a 48-h treatment with various concentrations of imexon (Fig. 2). As seen previously, the RPMI8226 cells displayed a dose-dependent loss of ΔΨm and an increase in the levels of ROS. In contrast, less significant changes in ΔΨm and no increase in ROS levels were observed in RPMI8226/I cells after treatment with up to 270 μm imexon (Fig. 2, A and B). After treatment with 180 μm imexon for 48 h, 84% of imexon-sensitive cells lost ΔΨm compared with only 25% of the imexon-resistant cells (P < 0.05).
Expression of Bcl-2, Trx-1, and Trx-2 in RPMI8226 Cells and RPMI8226/I Cells
Bcl-2 is known to protect cells against apoptosis and oxidative stress and is localized mainly in the mitochondria. Therefore, the expression of Bcl-2 was measured by Western blot analysis, and increased levels were detected in the RPMI8226/I cells (Fig. 3A). Trx-2 is also localized in the mitochondria, and the expression of this antioxidant protein is associated with protection against apoptosis (21). We evaluated whether levels of Trx-2 are similarly increased in the RPMI8226/I cells. The data show that levels of Trx-2 are higher in imexon-resistant cells than in RPMI8226 cells (Fig. 3B). Interestingly, in RPMI8226/I cells, the levels of another member of the Trx family, cytosolic Trx-1, were decreased (Fig. 3C).
Inhibition of Cytochrome c Release from RPMI8226/I Cells
The release of cytochrome c from the outer surface of the inner mitochondrial membrane is one of the early steps of apoptosis and results in the activation of the apoptotic cascade. We have previously shown that imexon induces a time-dependent release of cytochrome c into the cytosol in imexon-sensitive RPMI8226 myeloma cells (9). Therefore, we compared cytochrome c release from the mitochondria of RPMI8226 versus RPMI8226/I cells after treatment with various concentrations of imexon for 48 h. A dose-dependent release of cytochrome c from the mitochondria was observed in imexon-treated RPMI8226 cells (Fig. 4A). However, a significantly higher concentration of imexon was necessary to induce this effect in the imexon-resistant cells. The release of cytochrome c was not detected in the imexon-resistant cells until the concentration of imexon reached 270 μm (Fig. 4B).
Morphological Alterations in RPMI8226/I Cells
Transmission electron microscopy was used to evaluate ultrastructural differences between RPMI8226 cells and RPMI 8226/I cells. The only apparent difference detected between the two cell lines involved mitochondrial ultrastructure (Fig. 5). In the imexon-resistant RPMI8226/I cells, the number of cristae was dramatically increased. These cristae were spaced close together and arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of the mitochondria (Fig. 5B). In addition, the mean diameter (88.5 ± 4.0 nm) of the intramitochondrial matrix granules from the RPMI 8226/I cells (Fig. 5B) was significantly greater than that of the intramitochondrial matrix granules of the RPMI 8226 cells (60.1 ± 3.6 nm; P < 0.05; Fig. 5A). The frequency of the matrix granules was also compared. About one-third (28.8 ± 5.1%) of the mitochondria from the RPMI 8226/I cells contained matrix granules as compared with 24.2 ± 7.2% of the RPMI 8226 cells; however, this difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05).
Apoptosis and mitotic arrest induced by 48-h imexon treatment in RPMI8226 and RPMI8226/I cells are displayed in Fig. 6. As expected, RPMI8226/I cells were unaffected by treatment with 90 μm imexon. In contrast, we found typical features of apoptosis in RPMI8226 cells treated with 90 μm imexon (Fig. 6). At this treatment level, we also observed a fraction of RPMI8226 cells in mitotic arrest (Fig. 6). Morphological evaluation revealed that the RPMI8226 cells treated with 180 μm imexon for 48 h were mostly apoptotic. In contrast, we found normal cells, apoptotic cells, and a large fraction of mitotic cells in the RPMI8226/I cells treated with 180 μm imexon (Fig. 6).
Immunohistochemical Analysis of PGP and LRP Expression
Immunohistochemical analysis for LRP and PGP revealed that RPMI8226/I cells have a higher expression level of LRP than RPMI8226 cells, whereas no alteration in expression of PGP was detected in RPMI8226/I cells (Fig. 7). As a positive control for PGP and LRP expression, RPMI8226/Dox40 cells and RPMI8226/MR20 cells were used, respectively (22, 23).
DNA microarray hybridization was used to evaluate the changes in gene expression due to the development of imexon resistance. The method of detailed analysis of data is available online.4 Four different experiments were performed. According to our selection criteria, the expression of a gene was considered altered if: (a) the change was consistent in three experiments; and (b) there was a difference of at least of 1 SD in expression for two or more experiments. Observations in which the fluorescent signals were <140% of the background intensities were excluded. The median of the mean of the expression ratio for differentially expressed genes was calculated and is given in Table 2. We found the up-regulation of genes with known roles in protection against oxidative stress and apoptosis, including mitochondrial Trx, bcl-2, TRAF1, and PHGPx, in RPMI8226/I cells. Except for TRAF1, these proteins are localized mostly within mitochondria. The heat shock protein 90-related protein, TRAP1, and Noxa are other mitochondrial proteins that are overexpressed in imexon-resistant cells (24, 25). Other genes that were found to be up-regulated in RPMI8226/I cells included genes coding for ribosomal proteins, proteins involved in cell signaling, and proteins involved in regulation of the cell cycle, such as jun D, v-myc homologue, CD27L, MAPK 1, MAPK kinase kinase 5, Rb-binding proteins, and cyclin G1. Interestingly, we also found elevated expression of major vault protein/LRPmRNA in imexon-resistant cells. The expression of mRNA for two cytosolic proteins that may play a role in the protection against ROS, GSH S-transferase M2and GSH peroxidase 1, was down-regulated in RPMI8226/I cells.
The major aim of this study was to characterize the imexon-resistant RPMI8226/I cell line. To accomplish this, the RPMI8226/I myeloma cell line was developed with stable resistance to the growth-inhibitory effects of imexon. No cross-resistance was observed to several classical anticancer drugs including mitomycin C, melphalan, cytarabine, methotrexate, paclitaxel, vincristine, cisplatin, and mitoxantrone. These data, together with our previous reports, suggest that imexon does not directly target DNA and that its mechanism of action is distinct from that of natural products such as paclitaxel or vincristine (1, 9). In addition, previous studies have shown that imexon is active in myeloma cell lines overexpressing PGP (6). Thus, we speculate that the mechanism of resistance to imexon is different from that of existing cytotoxic anticancer drugs that target DNA or microtubules. This is supported by our finding that PGP expression is not elevated in RPMI8226/I cells, whereas expression of LRP, the protein associated with vault expression in multidrug-resistant cells, is higher in RPMI8226/I cells (15, 26).
Other oxidizing agents appear to act similarly to imexon. For example, NEM depletes thiols by binding to the sulfhydryl group of cysteine. It was reported that NEM affected rat liver mitochondria by opening the mitochondrial permeability transition pore (27). This effect could be completely blocked with DTT or β-mercaptoethanol (27). Similarly, imexon cytotoxicity can be antagonized by N-acetylcysteine (1). The partial cross-resistance of RPMI8226/I myeloma cells to the effects of NEM suggests that sensitivity to thiol depletion is decreased in RPMI8226/I cells compared with the parental RPMI8226 cells. This phenomenon could be explained by our subsequent finding that RPMI8226/I cells have higher concentrations of GSH than the parental cell line.
RPMI8226/I cells are also cross-resistant to the cytotoxic effects of As2O3. Whereas the precise mechanism of As2O3 toxicity is not completely understood, it is believed to involve mitochondrial alteration and binding to the sulfhydryl group of cysteine residues. In this regard, the pattern of imexon effects is similar to the mechanistic effects of arsenic trioxide. For example, both imexon and arsenic trioxide induce (a) apoptosis, (b) loss of mitochondrial membrane potential, (c) depletion of GSH, (d) formation of ROS, and (e) release of cytochrome c into the cytosol (28-34). Several studies also suggest that arsenic compounds may act on mitochondria to induce apoptosis via a direct effect on the mitochondrial permeability transition pore (34, 35). Furthermore, Bcl-2 expression induced by gene transfer prevented all hallmarks of arsenite-induced cell death (34). Similarly, we have also shown that cells transfected with bcl-2 are protected against imexon-induced cytotoxicity (1). As with imexon, antioxidants antagonize As2O3-induced cytotoxicity, and GSH depletion by buthionine sulfoximine enhances As2O3-induced apoptosis (29, 36). More recent mechanistic studies have revealed that arsenite binds to the sulfhydryl groups of tubulin, and this leads to the induction of mitotic arrest and apoptosis (37-39). Interestingly, our studies also indicate that imexon induces mitotic arrest in both imexon-sensitive and imexon-resistant cells.
Arsenic trioxide at low doses has been shown to induce clinical remissions in patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia without severe toxicity (40, 41). This compound is now being extensively studied as an effective drug for the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia and possibly other leukemias. The recent study of Rousselot et al. (42) demonstrated that arsenic trioxide can inhibit the viability and growth of plasmacytoma cell lines and freshly isolated plasma cells from myeloma patients. Importantly, no significant bone marrow suppression associated with As2O3 treatment was observed in in vivo studies (40, 43). A similar lack of myelosuppression was reported after treatment with imexon (3). These similarities in the mechanisms of action of As2O3 and imexon, together with the cross-resistance of imexon-resistant cells to As2O3, suggest that these two drugs may have a similar mode of action. Imexon may thus represent a new class of drugs that is active and lacks the toxicity of As2O3.
The imexon-resistant myeloma cells were not cross-resistant to DNA cross-linking drugs (mitomycin C and melphalan) but did exhibit some resistance to topoI and topoII inhibitors (irinotecan and etoposide, respectively) and to fluorouracil and doxorubicin. Some of these effects are probably due to the overexpression of the LRP (major vault protein) multidrug resistance protein in RPMI8226/I cells. However, for all drugs except IFN-α, the degree of cross-resistance was lower than that to the inducing drug, imexon. In contrast, the RPMI8226/I cells are much more resistant to IFN-α than to imexon. One of the effects of IFNs is cell growth-inhibitory activity, possibly mediated by a marked down-regulation of new protein synthesis (44, 45). However, the mechanism behind this inhibition is not fully understood. Perhaps the imexon-resistant cells have alterations in the cell signaling pathways affected by IFN-α, resulting in the reduced sensitivity to IFN-α. Currently, studies are being performed in our laboratory to evaluate the resistance of RPMI8226/I cells to IFN-α.
Previously, we have reported that sensitivity to the cytotoxic effects of imexon correlates with a loss of Δψm and increased concentrations of ROS (9). Here we have shown that normal Δψm and low levels of ROS are maintained after imexon treatment in RPMI8226/I cells. In contrast, there is a dose-dependent increase in ROS and loss of Δψm in RPMI8226 cells treated with imexon. These results suggest that oxidative stress plays a significant role in the mechanism of imexon action.
Cytochrome c release from the mitochondria is associated with the initiation of the apoptotic cascade. Its release is known to result in the activation of several caspases, including caspase-9 followed by caspase-3. In RPMI8226/I cells, the release of cytochrome c was observed only at high concentrations of imexon, indicating the inhibition of apoptosis in these cells at mitochondria.
Because imexon induces apoptosis, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial alterations, we speculated that expression of antiapoptotic and antioxidant proteins would be increased in imexon-resistant RPMI8226/I myeloma cells. The Western blot analyses have shown that RPMI8226/I cells have significantly elevated levels of Bcl-2 (Fig. 3A). Overexpression of another mitochondrial antioxidant protein, Trx-2, in RPMI8226/I cells was also found by Western blot analysis (Fig. 3B). Bcl-2 and Trxs have been shown to play an important role in the protection against apoptosis, and they alter the cellular response to oxidative stress (46-49). Moreover, recent studies suggest that Trx-2 is more resistant to oxidation than cytosolic Trx-1 (50). This, together with the finding that imexon-resistant cells have a lower GSH:GSSG ratio, indicating significant oxidative stress, may partially explain the reduced levels of Trx-1 in RPMI8226/I cells.
The intramitochondrial matrix granules from the RPMI8226/I cells had a greater diameter compared with those from the imexon-sensitive cells. This may indicate a bcl-2-mediated response to increased calcium levels within the cytosol of the RPMI8226/I cells. The RPMI8226/I cells also exhibited an increased number of cristae, an ultrastructural finding associated with an energized state of mitochondria, perhaps in response to an increased energy demand by the cell. Thus, increased mitochondrial function and storage of Ca2+ may be responsible, in part, for the resistance phenotype.
The increased levels of Bcl-2 and Trx-2, together with the observation that high concentrations of imexon are necessary to release the cytochrome c from mitochondria of imexon-resistant cells, suggest that mitochondria of RPMI8226/I cells may be biochemically different from those in the imexon-sensitive myeloma cells. In agreement with Western blot data, in RPMI8226/I cells, the expression of bcl-2 and mitochondrial Trx mRNA is increased. The DNA microarray data also showed that the expression of PHGPx, an enzyme involved in the protection against oxidative stress, is significantly increased in imexon-resistant cells. PHGPx appears to be a good candidate for further mechanistic study because the long form of PHGPx, which resides in the mitochondrial membrane, has been shown to inhibit apoptosis by inhibiting peroxidation of cardiolipin. Unoxidized cardiolipin binds cytochrome c and thereby prevents cytochrome c release from mitochondria (51). However, it should be noted that the differential gene analyses were performed on cells harvested shortly after imexon treatment and may therefore include genes involved in the acute response or repair of imexon-induced cellular injury. Additional studies are planned to evaluate the time course of gene expression after imexon treatment.
In RPMI8226/I cells, we also found increased expression of mRNA coding for proteins involved in cell signaling and regulation of the cell cycle, such as jun D, v-myc homologue, TRAF1, and CD27L. Interestingly, CD27L binds CD27, a member of the subfamily of TNF receptors (TNF receptor II) that do not have a death domain and promote cell survival instead of apoptosis (52). Moreover, the increased mRNA expression of another protein involved in this survival pathway, TRAF1, was observed in RPMI8226/I cells. TRAF proteins are recruited to TNF receptor II after ligand binding and can then initiate the activation of MAPK/extracellular signal-regulated kinase cascades that leads to cell survival (52).
Immunohistochemical analysis also confirmed microarray data indicating increased expression of LRP in RPMI8226/I cells. LRP plays a role in multidrug resistance, and its expression is associated with poor prognosis; however, its precise mechanism in mediating chemotherapy resistance is unknown (26, 53).
Overall, these results suggest that chronic exposure of myeloma cells to imexon induces increased expression of antioxidant and antiapoptotic proteins, especially those found in mitochondria. Combined with oxidative changes and the marked swelling of mitochondria after imexon treatment in drug-sensitive myeloma cells, this pattern suggests that imexon may target mitochondria, leading to oxidation and resultant apoptosis.
Chemical structure of imexon.
Changes in ΔΨm and ROS in RPMI8226 and RPMI8226/I cells after imexon treatment measured by flow cytometry. Imexon-sensitive (RPMI8226) and imexon-resistant (RPMI8226/I) myeloma cells were treated for 48 h with various concentrations of imexon and stained with CMXRos or HE to detect changes in ΔΨm and ROS, respectively. A represents the percentage of RPMI8226 cells (□) and RPMI8226/I cells (
) that accumulate the mitochondrial dye CMXRos, indicating high ΔΨm. The percentage of RPMI8226 cells (□) and RPMI8226/I cells (
) producing ROS is indicated by the enhanced fluorescence of the oxidized form of HE (B). Imexon-sensitive RPMI8226 myeloma cells were not tested at 270 μm imexon because the cells do not survive this treatment for 48 h. Data represent the mean ± SE of three experiments. The asterisks indicate significant difference compared with the imexon-resistant cell line (P < 0.05).
Expression of Trx-1, Trx-2, and Bcl-2 in RPMI8226 and RPMI8226/I cells. Immunoblots of Bcl-2 (A), Trx-2 (B), and Trx-1 (C) in RPMI8226 cells and RPMI8226/I cells.
Imexon-induced cytochrome c release from the mitochondria into the cytosol. Immunoblots of cytosolic cytochrome c (A) after 48 h of imexon treatment are shown in the control RPMI8226 cells treated with 0, 45, 90, and 180 μm imexon. B represents immunoblots of cytosolic cytochrome c in imexon-resistant RPMI8226/I cells treated for 48 h with 0, 90, 180, and 270 μm imexon.
Electron microscopy of RPMI8226 and RPMI8226/I cells. A and B represent typical electron micrographs of imexon-sensitive RPMI8226 (A) and imexon-resistant RPMI8226/I cells (B). Note the increase in cristae in imexon-resistant cells (B, arrowhead), giving the mitochondria a more electron-dense appearance. The matrix granules (calcific bodies) are larger in imexon-resistant cells (B, arrow) compared with imexon-sensitive cells (A, arrow).
Bright-field microscopy of RPMI8226 and RPMI8226/I cells treated with imexon. Images of RPMI8226 and RPMI8226/I cells treated with 0, 90, and 180 μm imexon for 48 h are shown. Arrows indicate apoptotic cells; arrowheads indicate cells undergoing mitosis.
Expression of LRP and PGP in RPMI8226 and RPMI8226/I cells. The slides were immunostained with monoclonal antibody against LRP (A, D, and G) and with monoclonal antibody against PGP (B, E, and I). The unstained cells (negative controls) are also displayed (C, F, H, and J). A–C represent RPMI8226 cells, D–F represent RPMI8226/I cells, G and H represent RPMI8226/MR20 cells (LRP-positive cells), and I and J represent RPMI8226/Dox40 cells (PGP-positive cells).
Cytotoxicity of different agents for RPMI8226 and RPMI8226/I myeloma cells
IC50 concentrations of different agents in RPMI8226 and RPMI8226/I human myeloma cells were determined using the MTT assay after 120 h of drug treatment. The results represent mean ± SD.
DNA microarray in RPMI8226 and RPMI8226/I myeloma cells
This list indicates the proteins for which the mRNA was up-regulated (A) or down-regulated (B) consistently in three experiments, and the difference of at least 1 SD in expression was observed in two or more separate experiments. Each experiment consisted of duplicate samples. The numbers indicate median expression factor in three or more experiments.
We are grateful Dr. Ray Nagle and Yvette Frutiger (Department of Pathology, The University of Arizona) for assistance with immunostaining.
↵1 Supported by NIH Grants CA 23074 and 17094 (to R. T. D.) and National Cancer Institute Grant CA 71768 (to M. M. B.). K. D. and M. E. T. were partially supported by National Cancer Institute Grant CA 09213.
↵2 To whom requests for reprints should be addressed, at Arizona Cancer Center, 1515 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85724. Phone: (520) 626-7892; Fax: (520) 626-2751; E-mail: bdorr{at}azcc.arizona.edu
↵3 The abbreviations used are: PGP, P-glycoprotein; GSH, glutathione; GSSG, glutathione disulfide; NEM, N-ethylmaleimide; MTT, 3-(4,5,-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide; HE, dihydroethidium; LRP, lung resistance protein; ROS, reactive oxygen species; topo, topoisomerase; Trx, thioredoxin; TRAF, tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor; PHGPx, phospholipid hydroperoxide glutathione peroxidase; MAPK, mitogen-activated protein kinase; TNF, tumor necrosis factor.
↵4 http://microarray.azcc.arizona.edu/aboutFiles/about.shtml.
Revision received October 5, 2001.
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RIP Torsten Walker
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Started 6 months ago by fillmore
Latest reply from The Other Anders
Torsten Walker passed away a few days ago due to cancer. Torsten was very active in our community in the 90s and early 00s, the g35 days. He devoted his time to maintaining a live recordings archive, being a webmaster and traveling to many MP shows. He withdrew from travelling to MP gigs in the early 00s. The last time I met him might have been either at the Stickman Fest in Hamburg 2001 or during the "It's a Love Cult"-tour in Frankfurt am Main 2002, I can't remember exactly. However, I do remember him and his firm DIY-ethics very vividly and very fondly. Rest in peace!
Here is an orbituary on Regioactive.de [in German].
I spent some "roadworks" around 2002 with Torsten (Berlin -> Utrecht / Tilburg) and met him at a few other mp gigs around that time. Such a strong, pure, gentle and honest character. RIP and go on exploring the new, wherever you are
And thank you for "remembering" him here in the forum, Fillmore. It's important to pay respect and take a step back sometimes ...
boomer former helm
I did trade bootlegs with him around 2002/2003, which was a huge part of the unforgettable memories of being a psychonaut back in the day. I thank him for that.
RIP Torsten.
Also, fuck cancer.
cjacob
RIP. THAT WAS SAD. FUCK CANCER.
HeyJane
O no, that's so sad to hear...
Oh dear, I can remember him very well, too. He offered me, The Other Anders and Øystein accomodation in May 2002 when Motorpsycho played in Mannheim. He stayed in my flat after a Motorpsycho show in Berlin, too (I can't remember the year).
Ratmaus
Oh man, that’s sad news. Beside his co-work with Vegard & co on these pages he should also be remembered for maintaining the fabulous (now long defunct) mpfamily.net, keeping track of ongoings in the extended Motorpsycho family – side projects, associates and whatnot for a few years. Sorely missed, but those years of archival work are still available via the Wayback Machine. RIP, Torsten.
(Edit: I do of course remember that certain people from the good, ol’ community have carried on that «family torch» for quite a while in various forms, but they’re fortunately still with us. )
I remember Torsten as a very passionate music lover and gentle character, never afriad to state his opinion in a good way. First meet him during the 2001 MP autumn tour where we travelled from Bremen via Utrecht to Tilburg. Last meet him in Karlsruhe at a Swans show back in 2014. We remained in contact exchanging messages now and then. He mentioned his illness, but asked me to keep a lid on it. RIP Torsten.
So sorry to hear about Torsten. An MP-legend. Thanks for passing on the sad news. <3
The Other Anders
I also met Torsten for the first time in 2001, I think, unless I met him already in Köln or Darmstadt in 2000.
I still remember that stay at his place in 2002. We warmed up to the gig listening to among other things the Kassel 1997 recording, which was news to these ears. I was amazed it existed, and in pretty decent quality too, which is rare for the 90's audience recordings. It's still to this day the best recording from the 1997 fall tour. I don't know/remember who he got it from, but Torsten was a well-connected collecter who unearthed many recordings back in the day and put them into circulation. I think it also was Torsten who told us about this guy he knew about in nearby city Darmstad who has recorded every MP concert there to DAT for his own private use only. Darmstadt is one of the magic MP cities, for those who are not aware, and it's a must to attend alongside the likes of Bremen, Bielefeld and Leipzig. I am still hoping for those recordings to be shared with The Family one beautiful day.
Later we went to the venue and got inside for the soundcheck. The band had had two off-days, of which the first had been spent traveling from the cancelled Bilbao gig to Mannheim, while the second had been spent partying. A night of heavy drinking on top of two weeks on the road had taken its toll. Bent was so hung over that he laid down on his back playing his bass during the whole soundcheck, complaining he was so sick that he might have to puke.
In the hours between soundcheck and doors Torsten took us for dinner at a local place. When we returned, Bent was back on his feet, and the band delivered one of their more jammed out mellow evenings, starting out with Torsten's favorite, On My Pillow. I still remember the broad, characteristic smile on his face when he turned to me in recognition.
That is how I will remember Torsten Walker. A good man.
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Planning for BabyPregnancy
Why the Ideal Time Between Babies Is a Load of Malarky
The years beyond high school are supposed to be filled with more academics and a ten-year plan for starting your career, getting married and popping out babies. At least, the know-it-alls of modern society deem it so.Love takes a different route. My husband and I have been together since we were 18, and we got married at 24. Two years later, I birthed my first tiny human. Now, those know-it-alls say that, ideally, I should’ve had my second child two years after my first to complete the perfect age gap, but I’ve never been one to adhere to societal trends religiously. My second pregnancy arrived four years after my first child, and no, I don’t care about the big “age gap.”
It Was the Right Time for Our Family
In my opinion, the “ideal time” between babies a big, fat load of malarky. Will I have more with “bigger” and less-than-ideal age gaps? Maybe. Love knows no bounds, and hanging on to ideals means indulging in delusions served up in rose-colored glasses.I hit the mark when I had my first at the tender age of 26, just old enough to feel like a real adult, finally, and young enough to not be a “geriatric” mom — at least according to the statistics. My family expressed a great deal of support in my marriage but did share their concerns that I was young. I still feel young inside, and I don’t think that will change.When is it a good time to have kids, anyway? People lose their jobs unpredictably each year, and when both partners do have stable jobs, it may not be enough financially — especially due to the increasing burden of student loans. Individual goals occasionally flicker into sight from your mental bucket list only to fade over time. Because there’s always time, right?
Family Planning Is a Nice Thought
Want to know the beautiful, scary thing about life? It’s mostly a blank slate, even when you try to put a plan in place. Plans are placeholders, and you can’t always trust them.Birth control options allow women and men to aim for a time frame when it comes to their family planning goals, but life happens. The stork pops that bun in the oven, you miss your period, and the pregnancy game’s afoot.Family planning is a nice thought, but life cares not for plans. The experts decree that your fertility peaks in your twenties, just as you start to ease into “adulting,” and if you “wait” until your thirties to have kids, you’re considered a geriatric mother. While the eggs do start deteriorating, anything can happen.Many millennial women waited to have children, and many new moms find themselves pregnant at older ages. Janet Jackson gave birth to her first at age 50, and doctors say more and more women are having babies at older ages. When is too late? When is too soon? Being “ready” to have a child never happens, but babies do with their own special alarm to welcome you — yay, spotting and vomiting.
The Number of Kids Parallels Shifts in Life Perspective
Parenthood changes your perspective on everything. You fear to be a sucky parent, but that only stems from wanting to do the best for your kiddo, and the same thing happens when the second tiny human makes their debut. Everything that felt so huge, traumatic or riveting at the time faded into insignificance in light of each beautiful spirit my husband and I brought into existence.I’m lucky to provide for my family with a job that values my contributions and the concept of work-life balance, one almost as elusive as family planning, in reality. So many women end up staying at home or changing jobs multiple times to stay afloat and give their families the proper attention and the resources they deserve. Go, Wonder Women! I know it’s tough going, but the tough got to get going — and being a mom means you’re always on the go.When my oldest ships off to kindergarten, my second will still be attached to my hip and waiting for big sis to get home. When my oldest goes to high school, my second will enter middle school. That stagger also makes for sharing of life experience among us all with enough differences to make life interesting and informative. You never stop learning as you get older, no matter what stories your wrinkles tell.Millennials are the last generation to know what’s like to grow up without the full impact of an omnipresent technological world, at least us elders. I’ll be tech-savvy enough to keep up, but enough of an old-timer to ground them in experience.So, what if the age gap is bigger than four? What if I have a third, eight years from now? Well, life happens, and more love in the world never hurt anyone.I’ll just be over here doing me. You do you. Screw the ideal-timers. I’d rather spend my time counting to ten while playing hide and seek and enjoying what it means to be a mom.
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Ages and places of Revelation
Explore and learn more about the ages and places of Myst 4: Revelation:
Tomahna
Haven Age
Spire Age
Serenia Age
Age Flyby
Tomahna is the new home of Atrus, Catherine and their daughter Yeesha. It is located within a few miles of the Cleft, but in a geographically distinct area. Tomahna houses the new library of Atrus, and is the third home of Atrus and Catherine, after Myst Island and Chroma'Agana.
Tomahna at Night
Haven is a quite lush and jungle-like Age. It is the prison age for Achenar. What appear to be dinosaur-like creatures also inhabit this jungle world. An unbreakable Nara booth was added at the entrance of the age so Atrus and his family could visit the age, but Achenar could not exit.
In Achenar's stay, he was confronted with surviving along side of the notorious wildlife, who often stole his food and attacked him. He constructed a large house in the center of the lagoon in the jungle as well as several observation posts.
This was the age originally viewable through the Blue Book in the library of Myst.
Spire is the prison age for Sirrus. It is an enormous spire of rock and crystal surrounded by clouds, with some interesting natural weathering occurring. The clouds occur in layers. This was the first of the prison ages to be written, as well as edited with a nara linking chamber atop the highest peak.
The true geography of Spire is very surprising; the mountains actually float in mid-air due to an electromagnetic property of one of Spire's main minerals. Spire doesn't actually have stable ground; if you go below the second cloud layer, a strange green energy source can be seen.
Sirrus has constructed several inventions in Spire, amongst them his Rock-Ship, a floating vehicle which moves with the aid of several electricity conductors and many of the antigravity minerals in Spire. Others include his Spider Chair and Grand Instrument, a large, guitar-like device with vibrations caused by electromagnetic waves, and the Bomb Factory, a machine used to construct "bombs" that send out electromagnetic waves with enough intensity to destroy certain materials.
This was the age originally viewable through the Red Book in the library of Myst.
Serenia is an Age of ancient-looking stone structures. Its population uses a large flower on the island to capture memories and preserve them after the person is dead. Atrus believes that the flower is a fungus that absorbs the "dead" memories and transfers them to storage globes that grow underwater. The people of Serenia rely on Spirit Guides to aid them in visiting their Dream World, where one can see memories and spirits.
The age was heavily involved in Sirrus and Achenar's original plots when they were imprisoning their family. More recently, Yeesha has taken a liking to the age, and received a special amulet which can sense the memories most prominent to her location. The stranger uses this in the game often.
The people of Serenia rely on Spirit Guides to aid them in visiting their Dream World, where one can see memories and spirits.
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History of White Trash
January 20, 2017 January 20, 2017 / leaton01
This review appeared in the Cultured Classrooms section of NEPCA’s fall newsletter. It seems appropriate to repost it as a review on Inauguration Day.
Putting Class Back Into the Classroom
I’m guilty of being one of those scholars who too glibly use the words “important book” in reviews and academic discussions. We often mean, simply, a work that advances some argument within our narrow specialty—not a book we could actually teach, or one that undergraduates would find provocative. Every now and then, however, a book appears that truly is “important.” Such a work is White Trash: The 400-Year Untold History of Class in America (New York: Viking, 2016). Its author, Louisiana State University history professor Nancy Isenberg, hit the market at a propitious time: during the Donald Trump political tsunami. Whether or not Trump wins in November, his campaign has energized many of the people about whom Isenberg writes: the white working class, especially those who live on the economic margins, often–but not exclusively–in the proverbial hinterlands. Educated Americans and those with financial resources have, historically, evolved a host of terms to dismiss these folks: waste people, sturdy beggars, clay-eaters, crackers, hillbillies, rednecks, trailer trash, lubbers, tar-heels, underclass, white trash….Isn’t it odd that few of these terms are ever discussed during campus cultural-sensitivity sessions?
Isenberg asserts that we ignore this group at our own peril. By most accounts, white wage-earning Americans make up 30% of the electorate. This means they’re no longer a majority, but given the stark divisions within American society, that 30% has the potential to alter elections. I think this book needs to be taught, so allow me to highlight a few of Isenberg’s assertions and to add questions I think could spark lively debate.
* First and foremost, Isenberg asserts that the working poor are not a recent phenomenon; they are sewn into the very fabric of white North American society. Isenberg catalogues this pattern from British colonization to the present. It’s not really the “untold history” she bills it, but few have marshaled as much evidence for the claim that outcast underclasses are not merely unfortunate; they are the deliberate creation of economic elites that exploit them for their own gain. Moreover, white trash has been conditioned to see itself as such; Isenberg’s is a pathology of powerlessness.
* This will ruffle feathers, but Isenberg argues that those who discuss race or gender without referencing social class are futilely talking to themselves. This is because elites have successfully inserted the mudsill theory into the national dialogue. (The mudsill theory holds that society, like a house foundation, sits upon a bottom layer of social “mud” on which all power relations are constructed.) In essence, the white working class–often masculine in character–compensates for its lack of power by defining others as inferior: non-whites, recent immigrants, and women. This has also been done in ways familiar to pop-culture scholars: when crude power fails, use manufactured flattery of the sort we now see in the “new rage of slumming” (291), or what I’d dub “redneck glorification,” as seen in Elvis, Dolly Parton, Bill Clinton’s presidency, and TV shows such as “The Beverly Hillbillies,” “Honey Boo Boo,” “Redneck Island,” and “Duck Dynasty.”
*This will also rankle: Isenberg sees class as the essential analytical category. She has little patience with using social class as a sort of “drive-by” tool in the way we view history or contemporary sociology.
*Isenberg has even less patience with those who equate white trash traits with the Scots-Irish. Such ethnic identification isolates, stigmatizes, and ignores both the pervasiveness of the white underclass and the power relations that created it. She dismisses–and I agree–Grady McWhiney’s Cracker Culture. I’d toss J. D. Vance’s recent Hillbilly Culture (Harper, 2016) into the not-to-be-taken-seriously pile.
*Another target of Isenberg’s analytical sword: conservatives who dismiss white poverty as proof of degeneracy, lack of initiative, or cultural/regional norms. She bristles with indignation when someone like Mitt Romney insists upon the personhood of corporations, given the systematic manner in which the 1% he represents has denied the humanity of poor whites. If you think she exaggerates, see her chapter on eugenics.
* She reminds us that the Civil War was as much a class war as one about race. Scholars know this as well, but it’s good to be reminded.
*Isenberg suggests that the cherished American ideals of equal opportunity, equality under the law, and freedom are largely ahistorical descriptions of the true American past.
So how can we use this book in the classroom? Here are ten discussion questions that occurred to me. Other readers will easily come up with others.
Isenberg says discussions of race and/or gender without references to social class are worthless. If you agree, list concrete reasons why you find Isenberg to be correct; if you disagree, move beyond personal preference and enumerate reasons why you think she’s wrong. (One could easily devise a classroom debate of opposing sides on this question.)
Isenberg has a very pessimistic view of American ideals. Do you think she’s right that these are more mythic than historical? What does the evidence suggest? (Have students do a sociological investigation into poverty. Who is poor? Where do they live? How many poor people are full-time workers? What is the racial breakdown on poverty?)
Question two could be approached in political terms like this: Mitt Romney made a major gaffe in the 2012 election when he said that 47% of Americans were reliant on some form of “government handouts,” even though he was (mostly) correct. What happens, though, is we ask: Why are 47% of Americans dependent upon government handouts?
What is a secondary labor force/market? What did Marx say about the exploitation of working people? What is Antonio Gramsci’s “hegemony theory?” Do any of these ideas fit Isenberg’s analysis? (Obvious “egg hunt” possibilities here.)
Donald Trump’s campaign attracted a lot of white working class voters. Why? In what ways were his followers similar to those attracted to Bernie Sanders? How did they differ?
An interesting recent phenomenon: In the late 20th century, nearly 80% of Americans thought of themselves as “middle class;” now just 51% think so (and many sociologists would place the objective number at closer to 35%.) What are the differences between being middle class and working class? How have those definitions changed over time? Why are fewer Americans seeing themselves as middle class? Does this mean that the “white trash” is growing in numbers?
Isenberg gives us an incomplete (and dated) list of TV shows and entertainment that present the white underclass and she’s not very good at all with movies. Come up with your own list of music, shows, and movies that deal with the white underclass she describes. How is class represented in these?
Other than a handful of characters such as Davy Crockett and the “common man” meme of the 1930s, Isenberg gives very few examples of working-class heroes and heroines. Can you compile a list of positive working class and/or poor folks who ought to be part of the discussion?
Is Isenberg guilty of casting underclass whites as historical victims without agency? What about, for example, the labor movement? Welfare-rights advocates?
This is controversial, but needs to be discussed: Does Isenberg unintentionally justify boorish, racist, and sexist behavior? Does she make excuses for people to wallow in ignorance? Does the underclass have any responsibility for liberating itself? Do we believe in Isenberg’s pathology model? How does one escape the past? Should one? (Aren’t these the same questions we raise about non-white poverty?)
Bonus question: If your students are mature enough to grapple with this—and if you’ve set it up as a discussion, not an assertion–ask students if it’s as racist to use terms such as “white trash” as it is to use the “N word.” (This could spark intriguing discussion of white privilege. How does it work in the face of economic depravation and social marginalization?)
Rob Weir
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Senator Tom Cotton Thinks Coronavirus is a Bioweapon; China Mounts Feeble Response
Senator Tom Cotton believes the Wuhan coronavirus leaked from a Chinese super laboratory.
The Senator’s comments look outlandish on the surface but they are a valid response to the secrecy from the Chinese government.
Chinese authorities need to provide more information or the speculation will continue.
Republican Senator Tom Cotton is slamming the Chinese Communist Party over the coronavirus outbreak. He suggests the deadly disease could be a man-made bioweapon that leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology. He’s challenging Chinese authorities to prove him wrong.
While China initially claimed that the deadly disease originated in a Wuhan fish market, a growing body of evidence disputes these claims. Chinese officials themselves are beginning to look increasingly unsure of the viruses’ origins – emboldening Senator Cotton and others like him.
source: Twitter.com
Coronavirus Infects 40,000
Whatever its origins, the Wuhan coronavirus is real. And it is deadly. The novel virus, provisionally known as 2019-nCov, has grown to infect over 40,500 people with 910 recorded fatalities. Many believe the disease is worse than Chinese authorities are reporting due to the massive strain on Wuhan’s healthcare system and crematoriums.
According to The Epoch Times, crematorium workers claim to be working day and night to burn bodies in Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak.
On top of this, apocalyptic videos out of China portray a situation that looks to be rapidly slipping out of control. Videos purport to show citizens collapsing in the streets or being rounded up by authorities. Videos also purport to show mass disinfection attempts as officials spray unknown chemicals in public places.
Images like these may have led Senator Cotton and others like him to conclude that the virus doesn’t have a natural origin.
Tom Cotton Slams the Chinese Communist Party
Senator Cotton is one of Washington’s most vocal speakers on the coronavirus issue. He is also a firm critic of the Chinese government in general – lashing out at telecom giant Huawei, which he calls a “spy company” and criticizing China’s Xinjiang camps as the “ultimate breeding ground for coronavirus.”
Senator Cotton suggests the Wuhan coronavirus may have originated in the Wuhan Institute of Virology, which he called a “super laboratory” in a Jan. 30 speech to American military leaders.
The senator stated the following:
Of the original forty cases, fourteen of them had no contact with the seafood market, including patient zero. I would note that Wuhan also has China’s only bio-safety level four ‘super laboratory’ that works with the world’s most deadly pathogens to include, yes, coronavirus.
If the coronavirus did leak from the Wuhan Institute of Virology, it wouldn’t be the first time a deadly virus has emerged out of a Chinese research institution.
In 2004, a SARS leak occurred at the Beijing Institute of Virology where researchers were conducting live and inactive experiments on the disease. Two technicians became infected who later spread SARS to several others. In light of these facts, Cotton’s suggestions are not as outlandish as they may seem on the surface.
Chinese Authorities Respond
Cui Tiankai, the Chinese ambassador to the United States, has responded to Tom Cotton’s claims on Face the Nation. When pressed, he called the suggestions “crazy,” but he also admitted that his government “doesn’t know” where the virus originated.
China Needs to Improve Transparency – or Conspiracy Theories will Flourish.
This isn’t a good look for the Chinese authorities. Cui Tiankai has provided no evidence to dispute Cotton’s claims. Until the Chinese government provides convincing evidence, people will continue to flock to conspiracies.
Whether or not the coronavirus is a bioweapon, Tom Cotton brings up valid points. Many experts agree that the 2019-nCoV didn’t start in a Wuhan wet market. The notoriously secretive Chinese authorities may be hiding its true origin. It’s up to the Chinese government to provide more information if it wants these theories to go away.
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflected the views of CCN.com.
This article was edited by Sam Bourgi.
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How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) - Various - Motown Songbook - The Original Versions (Vinyl, LP)
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Job ads increase for second month: ANZ
The number of new newspaper and internet job ads increased for a second month in a row in July, according to a tally by ANZ.
Australian job ads edged up 0.8 per cent for the month after jumping 4.9 per cent in June, the bank said on Tuesday.
ANZ economist David Plank said it was an encouraging sign in a metric “that we think is an important barometer of the health of the Australian labour market”.
But he said it was too soon to tell if it indicated the jobless rate was on the way down.
“Even if job ads are starting to move higher, there is still some way to go before they would be suggesting a turn in the recent slowing of jobs growth and rise in unemployment.”
The total number of ads during the month – 161,427 – was a drop of 9.1 per cent compared with July 2018.
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Home Mobile Phones Samsung Galaxy M02s launched in India | Triple Cameras | 5000 mAh battery | Price, Specs
Samsung Galaxy M02s launched in India | Triple Cameras | 5000 mAh battery | Price, Specs
by Hardik Masani January 7, 2021
written by Hardik Masani January 7, 2021
After many rumors, Samsung has finally unveiled the Galaxy M02s. Samsung Galaxy M02s specifications, prices, and availability details have been announced as the phone goes official in India. It comes with triple cameras, an Infinity-V waterdrop display, multiple color options, and 15W fast-charging support.
Samsung Galaxy M02s specifications
The phone comes with a 16.55cm (6.5″) HD+ Infinity-V Display with a resolution of 720X1560 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The phone comes with two variants: 4GB+64GB and 3GB+32GB with Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor with a clock speed of 1.8GHz upgradable storage up to 1TB which can be quite handy for gamers. It comes with a 13 MP primary camera, 2MP macro camera, 2MP depth lens, and a 5MP front camera. The phone comes with a sleek design with three color options: Black, Blue, and Red. The Samsung Galaxy M02s run on Samsung-based One UI and Android 10 OS. The connectivity features are Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G LTE, GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, and USB Type-C port. The phone supports fast charging and has a massive 5000 mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy M02s Price in India
It is presumed that the base variant (3GB+32GB) will be priced at Rs 8999. The price of the other variant is not yet revealed. The phone will be on sale on Amazon once the company announces the sale date.
Samsung really did #MaxUp with this new budget smartphone.
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No country is free from child sexual abuse, exploitation, UN’s top rights forum hears
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This 17-year-old from Spain, shown here reading, is a survivor of sexual abuse.
Child sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and the use of children in prostitution “are a reality in all parts of the world”, the Human Rights Council heard on Tuesday.
In a report to Member States at the UN’s top rights forum, independent expert Maud de Boer-Buquicchio reiterated concerns about protection gaps for children who are increasingly using the internet at a younger age.
Online technologies offer more secrecy & anonymity, creating a safe haven to generate, host & consume child sexual abuse material with impunity – UN expert Maud de Boer-Buquicchio urges States at #HRC43 to take action to #EndChildAbuse online & offline: https://t.co/RTEkDqiPt4 pic.twitter.com/MlIFnnUP0Y
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She warned that while the growth of the internet had benefited people’s lives in many ways, it has also offered “secrecy, anonymity and opacity” to perpetrators who often act “with utter impunity”.
Children sold, forced to perform online
“Children continue to be sold and trafficked within their own countries and across borders for the purposes of sexual exploitation”, the UN Special Rapporteur on sale and sexual exploitation of children warned.
“Children are coerced into participation in pornographic performances online. Young girls and boys are lured with false promises and coerced into sex trade, domestic servitude, forced labour, begging and forced marriage.”
The Special Rapporteur also noted that some States continue to prosecute children who are forced to carry out sex acts online.
This is despite clear guidance from child rights experts that children are victims and should never be criminalized.
Staggering rise in abhorrent material
In her report, the Special Rapporteur said that in 2017, there were 78,589 online sites containing child sexual abuse material.
By 2018, the number of websites showing this material had increased by 32 per cent.
Ms. de Boer-Buquicchio also told the Council that in 2019, the International Criminal Police Organization, INTERPOL, held as potential evidence more than 1.5 million images and videos.
She also cited studies showing what she called “an extremely alarming pattern of increasingly younger victims often being subjected to severe abuse”, with 28 per cent of victims younger than 10 years old.
Lack of information, hampered by stigma
The true scale of the crimes committed against children is unknown, the Human Rights Council heard.
This is partly because of a lack of centralized data on the scourge and a lack of reporting bodies.
But it is also owing to a deeply ingrained culture of “silence, shame and stigma” that still surrounds child sexual abuse and exploitation, the Special Rapporteur said.
The rights expert also noted that the worst affected are children who’ve been marginalized through poverty, conflict, social exclusion or discrimination.
And she warned about the continuing fast-paced expansion of information and communications technology which had provided “a variety of tools” for offenders, traffickers and criminal groups to use to identify and target children.
These include live streaming services, encrypted communication systems and peer-to-peer platforms, she explained, along with anonymous payment applications that are used by perpetrators “to create safe spaces for themselves online, share child sexual abuse material and communicate with each other and with victims with anonymity”.
Ever-more complex web thwarts investigations
Another harmful trend was the growing use of sites that are purposefully hidden and can only be accessed through virtual private networks and peer-to-peer file-sharing networks, making it increasingly difficult for police to investigate.
“This considerably reduces the capacity of law enforcement to identify those at the origin of the production and dissemination of harmful material stored and shared online,” Ms. de Boer-Buquicchio told the Human Rights Council.
In 2016, the International Labour Organization (ILO) estimated that one million children were subjected to commercial sexual exploitation.
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reported that 28 per cent of trafficking victims worldwide detected in 2016, were children.
Furthermore, 72 per cent of all girls and 23 per cent of all boys who were trafficked, were done so for the purposes of sexual exploitation.
Given the lack of comprehensive data at a national level and taking into account difficulties in reporting these crimes, the real scale of the problem is likely underestimated, the Special Rapporteur maintained.
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Trojan Tributes
A USC Gould alumna’s cold call launched her a career. | PHOTO BY PETER READ MILLER
A Trojan’s Journey From Intern to L.A. Raiders CEO
A USC Gould alumna looks back at her 30-year career with the NFL.
by Bekah Wright
It was during her first year at USC Gould School of Law that Amy Trask JD ’85 landed at her dream company. The football fan made a cold call to her favorite team, the Los Angeles Raiders, to ask about internships. The person who picked up said, “What’s an internship?”
Thinking fast, the Brentwood, California native explained, “I work for you, and you don’t pay me.”
The response: “C’mon down.”
It was the opportunity of a lifetime. It was also an opportunity to make history. Trask steadily rose through the Raiders’ ranks, eventually becoming CEO in 1997. The first woman to hold the position, Trask left in 2013—30 years after starting as an intern—and later joined CBS Sports as a football analyst. Last September, Trask published You Negotiate Like a Girl: Reflections on a Career in the National Football League. In the book, she shares stories and reflections as a woman in a male-dominated industry. The Trojan alumna spoke with writer Bekah Wright about her career and why her work, not her gender, is what counts.
Why the Raiders?
I fell in love with the game of football in junior high school and, while an undergraduate at UC Berkeley, with the Raiders when the team was in Oakland.
Did you have a vision about your future career path at the Raiders when you made that fateful call?
Nope. In fact, I’ve had no vision or plan at any time during my career. I was thrilled to be part of the organization, and while I certainly advanced within it, I would have been delighted to serve in any number of roles.
Why did you decide to attend USC Gould instead of other schools?
I was attracted to what the dean of students described to me as USC’s “economic approach” to the law. Although I chose to attend law school, I did so with the expressly stated intent to never practice law. I believed that a legal education would be of great value in business, and it was.
Has someone at USC served as a source of inspiration?
My greatest relationship was forged there—it’s where I met my husband, Rob [Trask JD ’84]. He was in his second year at USC Gould when I began.
What do you think has contributed to your success with the Raiders?
I did anything and everything I was asked to do. I also tried to do things that I anticipated would be of value to the organization, even if I wasn’t asked to. I worked as hard as I could. Then, when I thought I couldn’t work any harder, I worked some more. Hard work matters.
It’s been said you changed the “culture of the scene” at the Raiders.
I never entered a room, participated in a meeting or did any aspect of my job thinking about my gender. Were there moments when my gender was an issue? Sure, there may have been, but I wouldn’t have comported myself any differently if there were. I’m often asked if I believe I was tested because I was a woman. Maybe I was. I didn’t care. People are tested for different reasons all the time. What’s the best response when one is tested? Pass the test.
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China appreciates investment in Africa from other countries – Wang Yi
xinhuanet.com - Jan 10, 2021 0
China-Africa cooperation has become a pioneer in global cooperation with Africa, and has promoted other countries to pay more attention to Africa and increase...
FM rebukes Pompeo’s accusation on China’s Arctic activities
xinhuanet.com - Jan 5, 2021 0
China on Tuesday rebuked U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's criticism of China's Arctic activities, saying his remarks run counter to the general trend...
Senegal to further facilitate convergence of views between Africa, China: FM
xinhuanet.com - Nov 19, 2020 0
Senegal will continue to facilitate the "convergence of views" between China and Africa on key issues such as global governance, poverty reduction and the...
Botswana actively pursuing strategies to create more trade routes: Foreign Minister
xinhuanet.com - Sep 25, 2020 0
Botswana is actively pursuing strategies for regional cooperation on infrastructure and integration to create more active routes and expand market access, the country's foreign...
Zimbabwe’s FM, U.S. envoy meet to thaw frosty relations
Zimbabwe foreign minister Sibusiso Moyo and United States ambassador to Zimbabwe Brian Nichols met on Friday to warm frosty relations between the two countries,...
French FM condemns U.S. sanctions against ICC senior officials
xinhuanet.com - Sep 4, 2020 0
France condemned the economic sanctions imposed by the United States on the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor and a member of her Office,...
Libyan PM, Italian FM discuss bilateral cooperation
The UN-backed Libyan Prime Minister Fayez Serraj on Tuesday met with Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Luigi Di Maio in Libyan capital Tripoli and...
U.S. plan to restore Iran sanctions will fail – Russian FM
U.S. attempts to re-impose sanctions on Iran are doomed to fail, while Moscow stands ready to mediate between Washington and Tehran, Russian Foreign...
German FM calls on Greece, Turkey to discuss natural gas dispute
xinhuanet.com - Aug 25, 2020 0
Before his mediation trip, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on Tuesday called on Greece and Turkey to discuss their territorial claims in the...
Nigerian government set to take citizens stranded abroad back amid COVID-19 pandemic
xinhuanet.com - May 5, 2020 0
The Nigerian government will start on Wednesday to evacuate its nationals stranded abroad due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama said on...
China to continue sharing experience, medical resources in COVID-19 fight
People's Daily - Mar 13, 2020 0
By Wu Gang On March 11, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) announced the country’s effort to contribute to the global response of COVID-19 in...
China welcomes EU’s agreement of not considering banning Chinese travelers
xinhuanet.com - Feb 14, 2020 0
China welcomes an agreement reached by EU health ministers that they see no need to ban Chinese travelers from entering the Schengen area, a...
IFMA Urges Government To Establish Appropriate Legislations To Ensure Compliance
Sammy Adjei - May 21, 2018 0
The President of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Greater Accra Chapter, M. Sampson Opare-Agyemang (BSc, MSc.) has indicated that, government's flagship projects, the...
Ethiopia, Sudan Snub Egypt’s Requests Over Dam Talks
xinhuanet.com - Apr 19, 2018 0
Egypt got no reply from Ethiopia and Sudan to its invitation for further talks in Cairo over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) that...
China has attracted many good friends through Xi’s diplomacy
Head-of-state diplomacy conducted by Chinese President Xi Jinping has deepened the world’s understanding of China, enhanced China’s profile and influence, and facilitated the solution...
China’s FM Optimistic for Better EU-China Relations
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday that he hopes at the end of this year, China-EU relations will be as strong as...
Angola committed to achieving AU goals
Angola reaffirmed on Thursday in Addis Ababa its commitment to achieve the objectives of the African Union (AU) and will never "be a blocking...
China Is Fast Wining The Hearts of Many
People's Daily - Jan 4, 2018 0
The world is taking a more positive view on China, which is an important change that can be evidenced by worldwide attention paid to...
US President Trump scheduled to visit China later this year
News Ghana - Apr 11, 2017 0
US President to visit China this year: Chinese FM By Wang Xiaodong, Zhang Niansheng, Du Shangze from People’s Daily US President Donald Trump will pay a...
FM says China and ASEAN Are Collaborating on mutual set of rules
News Ghana - Mar 16, 2017 0
Tides have risen and fallen over the past year, and the South China Sea has returned to calm, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made...
China has established worldwide cooperation system against corruption
China has concluded extradition treaties and mutual judicial assistance treaties with 70 countries, knitting a web that basically covers the major countries on all...
China is pleased to see relationship with Philippines progress steadily
“The turnaround of China-Philippines relations reflects what the relationship is supposed to be like,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday when commenting...
FM Says Multilateralism Works as a Backbone to International System
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday declared China’s commitment to continue to support multilateralism and a UN-centered international system. Analysts said that China’s...
China Will Stay An Anchor of Global Stability
China will continue to be an anchor of international stability, an engine of global growth, a champion of peaceful development and a contributor to...
China Will Impact The World Positively – FM
Rather than talking about "leadership", the world should really be talking about "responsibility", Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday when asked about...
FM : Belt and Road Campaign Mutual Career Opportunities for All Countries
The “Belt and Road” initiative has become the most popular public goods and the platform for international cooperation with the brightest prospects in the...
Pakistan, India agree to extend accord on reducing nuclear risk
News Ghana - Feb 21, 2017 0
Pakistan and India have agreed to extend their bilateral agreement on Reducing the Risk from Accidents Relating to Nuclear Weapons for the next five...
Pakistan sends rice for drought affected people in Sri Lanka
News Ghana - Feb 8, 2017 0
Pakistan on Wednesday sent 25 tons of rice for the people of drought-hit Sri Lanka, which is facing the worst drought in four decades,...
Iran not to issue visa for U.S. citizens
News Ghana - Jan 31, 2017 0
Iran said Tuesday that it has stopped granting visas to U.S. citizens in response to Washington's recent travel ban against citizens of seven Muslim-majority...
Kenya optimistic of its FM winning top AU position
Kenya said Monday it is confident that its Foreign Affairs Minister Amina Mohamed will win the position of the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson...
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NCP leader accepts corruption in Maharashtra is high
New Delhi , Sat, 27 Aug 2011 ANI
New Delhi, Aug.27 (ANI): Describing Uttar Pradesh as the "Prashn (Problem) Pradesh", Nationalist Congress Party general secretary D.P. Tripathi has criticised the high corruption going on in the state.
Speaking during a discussion on "Challenges facing Uttar Pradesh", organised by Observer Research Foundation here, Tripathi said this high level of corruption at all levels is badly affecting the development of the state.
Tripathi, who is in charge of Maharashtra too where the NCP is a ruling partner, admitted that high corruption is also taking place in the state also.
"There are high levels of corruption in Maharashtra too. I admit it before you all," he said.
Tripathi said but unlike in UP, "either the quality of work or the developmental schemes are not compromised in Maharashtra".
"In Uttar Pradesh, there are various types of corruption - like efficient corruption, inefficient corruption, decentralized corruption," he said, pushing the state into a "terrific situation".
Ajai Raj Sharma, former Delhi police commissioner and former director general of the Border Security Force, warned that a revolt of PAC (Provincial Armed Constabulary) men, as in 1973, is looming large if the reports of indiscipline among them are correct.
He said the criminal justice system has collapsed in the State with the breakdown in police, judicial and jail systems. "A gangster in UP jail can plot anything and get any one killed," blaming political interference and the failure of IPS leadership for this. He criticised the current practice of MLAs deciding on the police postings and the blatant political interference in recruitments.
However, another retired IPS officer, Ashish Mitra, former special secretary in the Union Home Ministry, pointed out that the last recruitment was one of the cleanest.
Nirpendra Misra, former Telecom and TRAI secretary, emphasized the need for creating the right policy changes to improve the delivery mechanisms. In this connection, he pointed out the legislations like the Public Services Act of Madhya Pradesh and Bihar.
World Bank's Rajini Khanna said the government will have to change its "unfriendly image" to attract investments and introduce transparency in its dealings.
S.K. Tripathi, former finance secretary of the state, stressed on bringing in improvements in education, rural sector, social sector and heath besides improving infrastructure.
The discussion, chaired by former cabinet secretary Surendra Singh, was based on a report on "Switching Tracks for a New Uttar Pradesh", prepared for ORF by Saurabh Johri, an alumni of IIM-Ahmedabad. (ANI)
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Buses and Atlantic Yards
By Aaron Naparstek
BrooklynSpeaks on Atlantic Yards and Buses:
The Atlantic Yards project, despite sitting adjacent to the some of the best transit connections in the city, hasn’t been planned with transit in mind. A real transportation plan would look very different. It would push people away from driving cars that clog the streets by reducing parking on the site, incorporate traffic calming measures and reduce or eliminate the so-called "drop-off" lanes that will interfere with bus routes. It would maximise the speed of buses by incorporating exclusive bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue, and not rule out the possibility that the city could implement Bus Rapid Transit.
Filed Under: Brooklyn, Buses, Development, Transit, Urban Planning
Imagining a New Atlantic Avenue for de Blasio’s New York
By John Petro | May 1, 2014
Atlantic Avenue is one of New York’s most prominent streets, and in most respects, it is completely broken. Stretching more than ten miles, Atlantic cuts through several neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens while functioning mainly as an urban highway for private motorists and truckers making their way east, toward the Van Wyck and Long Island, or […]
Eyes on the Street: Painting SBS Bus Lanes on Nostrand Avenue
By Stephen Miller | Sep 26, 2013
Brooklyn’s B44 bus carried more than 12.5 million passengers last year between the base of the Williamsburg Bridge and Sheepshead Bay, making it the city’s fifth-busiest bus route. But the B44, which runs primarily along Nostrand Avenue, is notoriously unreliable and spends less than half of each run in motion. Half the time, it’s stuck in traffic or at bus […]
Op-Ed: The Queens Bus-Network Redesign May Hurt Transit Deserts
By Joby Jacob | Jan 27, 2020
The MTA plan would strand Eastern Queens residents and send them back to their cars. But better, cheaper LIRR access could be a game changer.
At Forum, Mayoral Candidates Back Bus Lanes, Shy Away From Funding
By Stephen Miller | Jun 19, 2013
At a mayoral forum on transportation this morning, the first since a February event hosted by Transport Workers Union Local 100, eight candidates offered ideas on how they would improve the city’s road and transit network. For the most part, the candidates were eager to support buses, quick to get agitated about bike lanes, and short […]
The Comeback of Transit-Priority Streets in DC
By Angie Schmitt | Apr 6, 2016
Forty years ago, the Washington region had 60 miles of bus lanes on its streets, a network that was erased once Metrorail started operating. Today passengers make about half a million trips on Metro buses each weekday, not a great deal less than Metrorail, but there is no network of priority streets for buses. That’s starting […]
First Look: Woodhaven BRT Could Set New Standard for NYC Busways
By Ben Fried | Nov 6, 2014
NYC DOT and the MTA have developed three design concepts for Select Bus Service on Woodhaven Boulevard and Cross Bay Boulevard in southeast Queens, and two of them go further than previous SBS routes to keep cars from slowing down buses [PDF]. All of the options include some measures to shorten crossing distances for pedestrians […]
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Ars Minerva 2018-19 Review: Ifigenia in Aulide
A Strong Rendition Of An Unknown Work By Giovanni Porta
By Maria Nockin
On December 1, 2018, Ars Minerva presented Giovanni Porta’s opera “Ifigenia in Aulide” at the ODC Theater (formerly Oberlin Dance Collective) in the Mission District of San Francisco.
Premiered in 1738, Porta’s opera demonstrates some of the musical progress that occurred in the first half of the 18thcentury. “Ifigenia,” which features a libretto by Italian poet Apostolo Zeno, is an opera seria but in a few places, it even looks forward to the works of Mozart and Da Ponte.
Porta uses the musical language of the 18thcentury with its definite demarcation between aria and recitative as well as the ABA da capo format. He deals not only with the feelings expressed in the text but also with the emotions that gave birth to these specific feelings. Thus his music has more of an emotional pull on the listener than the works of many of his colleagues.
Zeno based his text on the works of Euripides and Jean Racine. Agamennone, the leader of the Greek forces in the Trojan War, has agreed to sacrifice his daughter, Ifigenia, to appease the goddess Artemis, assure favorable winds, and allow his troops to sail for their expected battle with Troy.
Zeno had written this libretto some 20 years before Porta composed his opera, however, and several other composers had made use of it in the meantime. That may be the reason Porta’s “Ifigenia” was not revived after its first run.
Ars Minerva’s production dwelt on the psychological and musical aspects of the work. Utilizing Nicole Spencer Carreras masterly projections and a few props, director Céline Ricci created the mythical world of Ancient Greece. Matthew Nash’s costumes were colorful but did not evoke any particular time or place. His headdresses, however, did show rank and Teghan Rohan’s makeup helped the women singing pants roles create credible characters.
Céline Ricci’s direction brought threads of the drama out a few at a time in Act one and layered more on top of them in Act two, so that by Act three all the strands of emotion were woven into an engaging tapestry of musical drama. Ricci has been instrumental in bringing Porta’s “Ifigenia in Aulide” from total obscurity to a modern performing version that will hopefully be seen in other cities as well as San Francisco.
Porta’s music bristles with intrigue as Agamennone tries to rescue his daughter without incurring the wrath of the goddess. Zeno adds dramatic irony when Ifigenia, who has rhapsodized over her coming wedding to Achille, discovers she is instead en route to a sacrificial altar. Porta frames it with an expressive and tuneful aria, which Aura Veruni sang with the sweet, lyric tones of a virginal bride.
Achille, also tries to save her with dramatic flair. Porta shows this character’s power and skill with the complex nature of his music. As sung by Celine Ricci, his exuberant roulades were replete with the kind of elegant dramatic coloratura American audiences rarely get to enjoy. Her portrayal invited the audience to contemplate the value of a young woman who could lose her life in payment for favorable winds.
To add to the conflict, Ifigenia has a rival for the love of Achille. Elisena, sung by soprano Cara Gabrielson, loves Achille, but he cares only for Ifigenia. Porta depicts Elisena’s insecurity with agitated long runs and Gabrielson combined them with visible mood changes. In the end, it is the sacrifice of Elisena that makes everyone else’s wishes fall into place.
Ifigenia’s mother, Clytennestra, whom we know under different circumstances in Richard Strauss’s “Elektra,” is a most sympathetic character in this opera. When she asks Agamennone to spare the girl’s life, he not only refuses, but tells Clytennestra to obey his commands because she is his wife. As with Porta’s other characters, Clytennestra, sung by Shawnette Sulker, expresses her thoughts and emotions in florid decoration. Sulker’s high lying coloratura was always pristine and her acting was impressive.
Mezzo-soprano Nikola Printz portrayed the male chauvinist Agamennone with an artful combination of dramatic and lyric tones. Her vocal expression was of the highest order but her acting was somewhat less convincing.
Kevin Gino was a bronze-voiced Ulisse who added to the strength of the male contingent as he sang of his excitement at the prospect of a Greek victory over Troy. Brazilian countertenor Matheus Coura was a passionate Teucro who sang with strong falsetto tones.
Spencer Dodd added his resonant low tones to the mix. This production presents a number of new fine additions to the Early Music vocal roster.
Hooded Chorus
This opera had a masked, hooded silent chorus that moved gracefully according to Ricci’s direction. At times, she integrated the group’s action with that of the leading characters. When Ifigenia sang her heartbreaking duet with Clytemnestra, half of the chorus held each of them. They propelled the singers forward or held them back according to the text. When Teucro tries to tell Elisena he loves her, each chorus member raised a hand to show his error. He, in turn, slapped each hand down.
Conducting from the harpsichord, Derek Tam led the ten-piece orchestra that included first and second violins, viola, cellos, and theorbo. Although they were few in number, their sound was dynamic and they gave listeners the feeling of being in an intimate 18thcentury chamber where only the elite could listen to great music. Maestro Tam brought out the lyrical beauty, the unending tension, and the strong dramatic lines of Porta’s opera allowing the ODC audience to enjoy a very special musical treat.
Performances of “Ifigenia in Aulide” have concluded, but Ars Minerva is always on the hunt for new projects that bring worthy forgotten operas back to the public.
Maria Nockin is a retired church cantor and teacher of English as a Second Language from New York City who now lives in Arizona. A life-long opera fan, she now spends her time traveling to and writing about opera performances in Arizona, California, and New Mexico for American, Mexican, and Dutch magazines.
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The Diocese of Warsaw-Bielsk is a diocese under the jurisdiction of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Poland. The diocese is the seat of the metropolitan of the Church of Poland. The territory of the diocese extends in a belt from the middle of Poland, including the capital, Warsaw, to the eastern border.
3 Ruling bishops
Christianity came to areas within the Warsaw-Bielsk region in the eleventh century. Through the centuries the politics in region caused frequent changes that affected the organization of the Orthodox faithful. The eastern parts of the present diocese were in particular affected by the Union of Brest. The present diocese of Warsaw came into being during the founding the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Poland following World War I and was adjusted following treaties after World War II.
The diocese consists of 69 parishes, organized into six deaneries:
Narew
The diocese is home to the Monastery of the Holy Mountain of Grabarka for women and of a male monastery at Saki dedicated to St. Dimitrius of Thessalonica.
Ruling bishops
The ruling bishop of the diocese, titled Archbishop of Warsaw and Metropolitan of All Poland, is the presiding hierarch of the Synod of bishops of the Polish Autocephalous Orthodox Church.
Sawa (Hrycuniak) 1998 - Present
Basil (Doroszkiewicz) 1970 - 1998
Stefan 1965 - 1970
Tymoteusz 1961- 1962
Vacant-Locum Tenens 1959 - 1961(Moscow)
Makary (Oksaniuk) 1951 - 1959 (Moscow)
Vacant-Locum Tenens 1948 - 1951 (Moscow)
Dionysius Waledynski 1923 - 1948(Moscow)/1960(Constantinople)
George (Jaroszewski) 1921 - 1923
Orthodoxy in Poland
The Orthodox Church of Poland
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This page is meant to give members of the OrthodoxWiki community and its guests a sense of how OrthodoxWiki is being perceived and received across the web and in the larger Orthodox community.
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According to our [Alexa http://alexa.com] ranking, it looks like OrthodoxWiki might be the #3 site on the Internet for Orthodox Christianity. Check out [[OrthodoxWiki:Statistics]] for more info, and let us know if you think we're mistaken. — [[User:FrJohn|<b>FrJohn</b>]] ([http://orthodoxwiki.org/User_talk:FrJohn&action=edit§ion=new talk]) 11:07, October 2, 2006 (CDT)
==OrthodoxWiki in Print==
* [http://southern-orthodoxy.blogspot.com Fr. Joseph Huneycutt]'s new book, "[http://www.reginaorthodoxpress.com/oneflovondoa.html One Flew Over the Onion Dome]," references OrthodoxWiki (including URLs) a few times in its endnotes. This is the first print reference we know of for the wiki.
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===They’ve got their own Wiki!===
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Like [http://wikipedia.org Wikipedia], [http://www,.orthodoxwiki.org OrthodoxWiki] is a free-content encyclopedia that anyone can contribute to (either by writing new articles or editing existing ones). In the case of OrthodoxWiki, the content is specifically oriented towards Orthodox Christianity. It was started in November, so it is still in the "ground floor" stage of development.
Like [http://wikipedia.org Wikipedia], [http://orthodoxwiki.org OrthodoxWiki] is a free-content encyclopedia that anyone can contribute to (either by writing new articles or editing existing ones). In the case of OrthodoxWiki, the content is specifically oriented towards Orthodox Christianity. It was started in November, so it is still in the "ground floor" stage of development.
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According to our [Alexa http://alexa.com] ranking, it looks like OrthodoxWiki might be the #3 site on the Internet for Orthodox Christianity. Check out OrthodoxWiki:Statistics for more info, and let us know if you think we're mistaken. — FrJohn (talk) 11:07, October 2, 2006 (CDT)
OrthodoxWiki in Print
Fr. Joseph Huneycutt's new book, "One Flew Over the Onion Dome," references OrthodoxWiki (including URLs) a few times in its endnotes. This is the first print reference we know of for the wiki.
Comments and Quotes, Endorsements and Criticisms
They’ve got their own Wiki!
"They’ve got their own Wiki! I love the internet..." - Michael Hawkins
An Orthodox what?!
For those of you familiar with Wikipedia, this is an Orthodox Christian project based on those lines. It's still very much in the early developmental stages, but there's lots that may be accomplished, and of course the potential is immense. (And of course because of the open-licensed nature of Wikipedia, you can feel free to lift material about Orthodoxy from there as a starting point.) I believe the site is run by an OCA priest in the Diocese of the Midwest.
For those of you who aren't familiar with this medium, a Wiki (as it usually gets implemented) is an encyclopedic-style resource maintained as a website which is editable by anyone. OrthodoxWiki has the potential to be a massive compendium of information about Orthodoxy, whether historical, liturgical, artistic, ecclesiastical, biographical, etc.
So, if you care to, check the site out, click around, explore, and contribute. And please pass the word along to your friends. - Andrew Stephen Damick
A New Place to Play
Like Wikipedia, OrthodoxWiki is a free-content encyclopedia that anyone can contribute to (either by writing new articles or editing existing ones). In the case of OrthodoxWiki, the content is specifically oriented towards Orthodox Christianity. It was started in November, so it is still in the "ground floor" stage of development.
I've fallen in love with this new resource because it appeals to a number of my proclivities--writing, editing, theology, organizing, and technology. Until the Christmas Break ends and I must return to school, I think this will be one of my major diversions. Check it out! - Deacon Matthew
An Online Reference Tool
"I have The Complete Book of Orthodoxy which I have always enjoyed as a "quick reference" tool. This could develop into something even better." - Nicholas
"What a fine idea. I hope that the Orthodoxwiki prospers!" - Archpriest Andrew in Minneapolis
A Great Resource
"This reminds of me how St. Peter of Damascus was able to write his systematic theological work found in the Philokalia. He simply took advantage of the monastic libraries to gather all the information he could, and eventually he wrote based on that. Now we have the opportunity to collect and explore all the knowledge and experience of thousands of years of Church history. Let us take advantage of this and enjoy all that this project has to offer!" - Derek J. Power
OrthodoxWiki!
"Sorry, but Orthodox Wiki strikes me as being very cool. Must add link." - Journey to Scetis, April 18, 2005
What do you think he is apologizing for?
"Boy. I thought I was up on my obscure jurisdictions..."
I love the internet!! I get a Google news notice daily for "Orthodox" and "Ukraine". Today, there was an article about an abandoned church in Westchester and a "Bishop Bondi" from the St. Ambrose of Milan Orthodox Church. Hmmm, I thought. So, a little Googling later I find the American Orthodox Catholic Church. Boy. I thought I was up on my obscure jurisdictions. And, so I ended here, reading the article about their group; or what's left of it.
I suspect I will be a regular reader/user here at Orthodoxwiki.
Take care and God bless,
Rick Z. Dearborn Heights, MI
From an email received July 13, 2005
"The Orthodox Wiki is awesome." - thedude
Pretty neat
Pretty neat. Lots of information. I hope theologians out there will help contribute new articles. - Bred Drell
Sailing by...
Sailing by del.icio.us, I ran into with an pleasant initiative...
... the creation of wiki on the part of the orthodox Christians .
An interesting way to unite past and present.
My best desires for them.
- Geekzone.cl - "Cristianos ortodoxos crean su propio WIKI", with help from Google's autmated translation software.
This is very zen!
It's exciting
"Let me just say a big thanks to everyone's efforts at OrthodoxWiki. It's exciting to be working with people who have both the skills and commitment to make such a great website to the glory of Jesus Christ!" --J. J. 10:05, August 11, 2006
"For a good lot of fun, visit the Orthodox Wiki." - Lee at A Worker in the Vineyard
A valuable tool
"...it looks like a highly-valuable tool with which to ascertain quick information on the many varying facets of the Eastern Orthodox faith." - Joseph at Didactic Perspacity
A wonderful resource
"Glory be to Jesus Christ! Thank you for all the work that you and the rest of the OrthodoxWiki community has done in producing this wonderful resource. It has served as a great aid to me in my own spiritual life and for that I am grateful." - Clement F. 12/23/06
Endorsements on Wikipedia
"A well-maintained, informative place and with broad audience and editorship." - mikka
"OrthodoxWiki isn't an obscure resource" - w:User:Critias
"Looks like a quality resource that can only become more notable in the future." -Pmsyyz
"This wiki is notable." - Yuckfoo
A list of Wikipedia articles linking to Wikipedia's article on OrthodoxWiki can be found here.
From WikiIndex
"Vibrant" [1]
For criticism, please go here.
Recent Off-Site Buzz
Tailored Google search
More Off-site Discussion
http://www.orthodoxchristianity.net/forum/index.php?topic=9243
http://homepage.mac.com/gthurman/iblog/C735571802/E1743762675/
http://www.christianforums.com/t1187900-orthodox-wikipedia.html
http://p202.ezboard.com/ftheyorkforumfrm10.showMessage?topicID=51.topic
http://www.chrysostom.org/andrew/
http://www.livejournal.com/users/uncreatedlight/30648.html
http://p066.ezboard.com/fnicholasforum88957frm3.showMessage?topicID=382.topic
http://www.monachos.net/mb/messages/6555/18553.html
There is an Orthodox Wiki - at TheologyWeb.com
http://www.worldprayer.us/bible/christian/102948-Orthodox-Christianity-Wiki.html
http://byzantinecalvinist.blogspot.com/2005_04_01_byzantinecalvinist_archive.html#111252983278750595 - "A new on-line encyclopaedia"
http://thebereans.net/forum/index.php?topic=4668.msg131347#msg131347 - Causing confusion about the "Eighth Ecumenical Council"!
Simple Reverse Links / Listings
http://www.warsaw-hotel.info/poland-guide/Eastern_Orthodoxy
http://www.kettletoaster.com/blog/2005/02/writing-through-sleepaway-camp-angelas.html (rather hidden)
http://www.ortodoks.dk/links.htm (also hidden in a link)
http://www.livejournal.com/community/catholicism/1036114.html?thread=11592786#t11592786
http://www.theopedia.com/User_talk:JoeyDay
http://cs-people.bu.edu/butta1/ (Orthodox Spiritual Goodies)
http://sarisburium.blogspot.com/
http://homepage.mac.com/gthurman/iblog/
http://pistevo.blogspot.com/ (s.v. March 12th)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthodox_Church#External_links
http://karlthienes.blogspot.com/
http://www.orthodoxlinks.info/search?text=orthodoxwiki&where=1
http://xanthikos.blogspot.com/
http://blogodoxy.typepad.com/
http://southern-orthodoxy.blogspot.com/
http://djproject.livejournal.com/friends/
http://www.stjohnsroch.org/links.html - St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, Rochester, NY
http://www.annunciation.va.goarch.org/links.php - Fr. Poulos' recommended links, from Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Norfolk, VA
http://www.greeklaws.com/fora/index.php?showtopic=17658&st=56&#entry167979 (in Greek)
http://www.zeitun-eg.org/ThBibInformatics_idx.htm (under 'Selected Web URIs')
http://stjrussianorthodox.com/miscellaneous.htm
http://www.annunciation.va.goarch.org/links.php (A "Fr. Poulos recommended link")
http://www.noeticspace.com/ ("Just because I like it")
http://www.pashitta.com/
http://thrustofgrace.blogspot.com/
http://www.ntom.org/ - North Texas Orthodox Missions
Solidarity and Sustainability
Theological & Biblical Informatics
Head full of sermons, mouth full of spiders
http://www.stnicholaspunchbowl.org.au - Orthodox Education Links
References to OrthodoxWiki Articles
http://www.kerygma.org/lee/2005/04/archbishop-iakovos-dead-at-93.htm - Ligonier Meeting
Why is Orthodox Easter So Much Later This Year Than Western Easter? - Paschalion
http://www.explore-biography.com/religious_figures/J/John_Climacus.html - The Ladder of Divine Ascent
http://www.christianforums.com/t1481360-western-rite-orthodox.html&page=2 - Western Rite
http://www.vita-religiosa.de/kirchita.htm - Timeline of Church History
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/7734/orthlink.htm - Church of Alexandria
http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/encyclopedia/g/gr/greek_old_calendarists.htm - Lifted from Wikipedia
http://www.stjamesok.org/ - Link to May_5!
http://cblankens.blogspot.com - Protection_of_the_Holy_Virgin_Monastery_(Lake_George,_Colorado)
[2] - Harold of England showing up in someone's del.icio.us links. Click here for more!
The Dostoyevsky Forum - Apocatastasis and others (a discussion about purgatory)
This list is by no means exhaustive!
OrthodoxWiki Statistics
This section has been moved to its own page: OrthodoxWiki:Statistics.
I've been noticing lately that OrthodoxWiki often comes up in my Google searches - many times right on the front page. That's a great sign for the publicity and growth of the site. We finally have an Alexa Ranking too. As of this writing, we're number 2,079,901 on the web - up 1,777,947 from the last ranking. That's not at all bad, considering all the websites in the world! Don't be shy about writing a review over there if you have some spare time. Keep us the great work everybody! Fr. John
Update: As of April 23, 2005 we're listed as # 1,156,383 on the web. That's great progress!
Update: Magda pointed out that we've passed the million mark on Alexa - that means OrthodoxWiki is in the top million websites for traffic on the web - right now we're at 817, 773 [3] - Fr. John 12:37, 27 Jul 2005 (EDT)
Update: I just noticed that we're passed the half-million mark at 465,624. Looks like we're moving quickly through the ranks! Fr. John 23:49, November 23, 2005 (CST)
OrthodoxWiki is being used in many different ways
Just ran across a magazine news article which references OrthodoxWiki.
This month I'd like to comment on how people are using OrthodoxWiki. It seems that Heath at lamented_elegy.blogspot.com has taken to linking every possible OrthodoxWiki word in his blog posts. I'm sure our Google ranking will skyrocket as a result!
I've also been noticing cases of hotlinking. Now this isn't necessarily wrong or immoral, but if the site continues to grow this could eat up a lot of bandwidth and prove a headache for our host, OrthodoxInternet.com. I'd also like to respect those who have given us permission to use their images on this site. Therefore, I'm going to nip this in the bud - as of November 20, 2005 hotlinking has been disabled. Please see OrthodoxWiki:Hotlinks for details.
We continue to see OrthodoxWiki popping up on a lot of linklists (www.orthodoxytoday.org, http://stromata.typepad.com/, http://byzantinecalvinist.blogspot.com/), casually linked in blog posts (witness vandrona.blogspot.com/2005/05/christ-is-risen.html), and showing up in forum discussions (www.christianforums.com/t1648600-modern-nestorians.html&page=5).
I've been surprised to learn how many places there are who steal (well, it's public, so not exactly stealing) Wikipedia's content for their own financial gain (mongoose.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Christianity) or otherwise derive benefit from linking to OrthodoxWiki (www.religiousartifacts.com/exitpage/Religion.php?st=user&term=orthodoxwiki). On the other hand, OrthodoxWiki is also showing up in search engines which seem more reputable but are simply off the beaten track (such as Answers.com).
Given the nature of the internet, we shouldn't be suprised that OrthodoxWiki is being linked around the world - for example,in the French language Wikipedia, or on this Danish page. I was honored also to see a referral link from www.baghdadmuseum.org, which looks to be a well-skinned implementation of MediaWiki.
I haven't been keeping track of new memberships too closely (Rdr. Andrew does a wonderful job at that), but I've noticed a lot of new names popping up.
All (well, at least most) of these are very encouraging signs for OrthodoxWiki. All I can think of to say here is: Keep up the good work, everyone! - Fr. John
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Karol G on Her Philanthropic New Album & Her Favorite Miami Hot Spots
By Carolina Buia | March 28, 2019 | People Feature
Karol G is in love, in demand and intent on winning us over.
Slip dress, $675, and decorative gold earrings, $2,195, both at Dolce & Gabbana, Design District; hat, price upon request, by Fernando Garcia at Pinkgun Gallery, 786.514.3245.
She shows up smiling, in terry sweats and blinding white high-tops. Her manicured nails are encrusted in coarse gold glitter that catches the light. Her lashes look like sea anemones encasing expressive brown eyes. And her hair, dark beyond the roots, ombre splits into a blond ambition that is loosely curled. Meet Karol G, the Colombian-born 28-year-old singer who clocked over 100 concerts last year throughout Europe, Latin America, Asia and the United States. She boasts 14 million Instagram followers, chart-topping urban beats and collaborations with Bad Bunny, Luis Fonsi, Maluma, Nick Jonas and many others. Bold, eloquent and unabashed about showing her backside in barely blushing swimsuits, this paisa bombshell was crowned best new artist at the Latin Grammy Awards. And yet, she’s still not a household name among English speakers.
That's about to change. "The world is tuning in to Spanish music,” says Karol G, whose new album, Ocean, comes out in May. “Every Latin musician wants to cross over quickly, but for me it’s been a slow and deliberate quest." In other words, despacito.
“Luis Fonsi’s hit opened doors,” she continues, “and now the U.S. market wants to be in our space.” And why not? Films like Oscar-winning Mexican import Roma and Netflix series Narcos prove that millennials crave first-language authenticity. “This is our moment,” exclaims Karol G.
Sequin blouse, $990, by Attico at The Webster, South Beach; hoop earrings, $420, at soledadlowe.com.
And to think she almost gave up on her moment. “I started young,” she says. “We were three girls, and my dad poured everything into our music studies. You name it: guitar, private voice lessons, reality show auditions. He was determined to turn one of us into a musician.” Her father, beloved in the Latin media as Papa G, was once an aspiring musician who traded dreams for steady paychecks. At 15, Karol G was cast in Colombia’s The X Factor. It led to her first record deal. “I did everything to break in,” says Karol G. “I even recorded covers of Alicia Keys and Lauryn Hill, and put them on YouTube in the hopes that Drake would discover me like he did Justin Bieber.” (Those covers still live on YouTube.) Eventually, she grew frustrated and gave up. But Papa G was not ready to quit. He allowed his daughter to move to New York City to study English, but made it clear that the only thing he was paying for abroad were music lessons.
While in New York, Karol G enrolled in a music entrepreneurship course that made her rethink defeat. Her courses done, she flew back to Colombia with renewed confidence. Rising from backup singer to front girl, the singer-songwriter aggressively broke into the male-dominated urban music scene. In 2016, she signed on with Universal Music Latin Entertainment. Then came two Latin Grammy nominations, one of which she took home. In an emotional turn, she shared the stage with her dad. “This award is 99 percent his,” she says. “I’m here today because he was always there.”
As Karol G downloads a new romantic ballad she has recently written, her sultry voice fills the room, accompanied by piano chords and ocean waves. “I can’t wait to share this with the world,” she whispers. The world is ready to dive in.
Jacket, price upon request, by Maryjane Claverol at The Wardrobe, South Miami; Mio halter swimsuit, $160, by Norma Kamali at Neiman Marcus, Bal Harbour Shops; hat, price upon request, by Fernando Garcia at Pinkgun Gallery, 786.514.3245; hoop earrings, $420, at soledadlowe.com.
Tell us more about your new album, Ocean.
KAROL G: It represents a growth milestone for me, personally and professionally. I worked with different producers from all genres, trying to bridge different styles of music, from urban to electronica to ballads. I put a lot of emphasis on the composition of the songs and the creative production. We finished it in Turks and Caicos because I wanted to capture the essence of the title. Imagine creating music in the middle of the sea. Spectacular!
You have a philanthropic angle to the album…
KG: A percentage of the profits will go toward cleaning the ocean. It is our job to make a difference and leave the world a better place.
Last year, you were constantly traveling. This year, you are set to perform twice as much. What do you never leave home without?
KG: My speakers. I listen to music wherever I go— everything from reggaeton to salsa. I even love old-school vallenatos and artists like Myriam Hernández. It’s what we call musica para planchar (ironing music).
Vintage feather coat, price upon request, Pinkgun Gallery, 786.514.3245; earrings, $250, maryjaneclaverol.com; sunglasses and tights, both stylist’s own.
What are some of your go-to spots in Miami?
KG: Mister O1 for pizza. La Locanda has this pear-filled pasta with a four-cheese sauce that’s delicious. And Divieto in Doral for a healthy lentil soup.
You have a massive social media following, but last year you were on the brink of shutting down all your accounts.
KG: I went through a difficult time, gaining 24 pounds in one month. A few haters attacked me online for how I looked, even though the majority of my fans were supportive. Those are the ones who kept me going. It turns out that my insulin levels were off and I had to undergo medical care. Thankfully, everything is under control now, but that taught me to love myself in whatever shape I am. That is why for my video for “Pineapple,” I highlighted women of all shapes and sizes. I wanted to get the message out that we need to respect ourselves and one another.
You and your boyfriend, Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA, have toured and recorded two hit songs together. Tell us about your relationship.
KG: I actually hated his music style at first, but thought he had so much talent. Our first collaboration was “Culpables” (“Guilty”). We recorded it separately and spoke for weeks over WhatsApp, but didn’t meet face to face until filming the video. We took our time falling in love. I’m lucky to know a side of him that is rarely portrayed in public. He is super-romantic, thoughtful and thinks of every detail.
Duchesse jacket, $3,345, and slip dress, $675, both at Dolce & Gabbana, Design District; earrings, $250, at maryjaneclaverol.com; ring, price upon request, by Fernando Garcia at Pinkgun Gallery, 786.514.3245. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo VT: Curated, wearecurated.com.
Many people don’t know that you turn to extreme sports for relaxation.
KG: I love fast toys, from boats to Jet Skis. My cousins are all into motocross back in Colombia, and I’ve always wanted to join them. They’ve gotten banged up from time to time, so my dad forbade it. Two years ago, I bought a couple of motorcycles. Dad is still getting over it.
You have collaborated with just about every major Latin urban singer and reggaeton star. Who would you pick to be your next collaborator?
KG: Rihanna. Do you think she’ll read this? I’ve always been a fan, and I keep hoping we’ll bump into one another at an event.
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Introduction Chapter 1
Book Overview - Philemon
1. Recipients, Author and Time of Writing
Author, Addressee and Time of Writing
Paul's epistle to Philemon is one of the few books in the NT whose authenticity has hardly ever been doubted. Paul mentions his own name three times in this his shortest epistle (verses 1.9.19). Twice he speaks of being a prisoner of Jesus Christ. He mentions this also in his other "prison epistles" (Ephesians, Philippians and Colossians).
Philemon is not mentioned anywhere else in the NT. The epistle shows that he was a believing Christian and an esteemed acquaintance of the Apostle. The Epistle is addressed to Philemon, with the church in his house, and to sister Apphia and Archippus. Archippus is also mentioned in Colossians 4:17. This shows that Philemon lived in Colossae. In Colossians 4:7-9 we learn that Onesimus was from Colossae also.
The Epistle was written at the same time as the Epistle to the Colossians, that is 61 to 62 AC, from Rome. In both Epistles Paul mentions his imprisonment and gives greetings from Ephaphras, Marcus, Aristarcus, Demas and Luke. In Colossians the believers are informed that Tychicus, who was the deliverer of the Epistle, was accompanied by Onesimus.
Tertullian (around 160 to 220 AC) and the Muratori Canon (end of 2 nd century) testify that the Epistle was written by Paul.
2. Subject and purpose of writing
This Epistle has often been called a "private" epistle of the apostle. But the mention of the church in Philemon's house shows that the personal circumstances of the Christian are not to be separated from the fellowship of the believers, as they are members of one body (Ephesians 4:25). Onesimus was Philemon's slave who had run away and thereby probably stolen money of him. On his flight he met the imprisoned apostle Paul in Rome and was led to faith in the Lord Jesus by him. This is why Paul calls Onesimus "my son" in verse 10. Onesimus might have known Paul by hearsay. Meantime he had become quite helpful to the apostle in various respects (see Colossians 4:9).
But Paul wanted Onesimus to put things right which he had inflicted upon his master Philemon. This is why he sent Onesimus with Tychicus to Colossae and handed them the Epistle. In the Epistle Paul does not write on the Christian doctrine neither does he mention his apostleship nor his authority connected with it. Paul does not plead for Onesimus' release either but gives an example of the spirit of grace and love with which difficulties in daily matters among brethren might be solved. This grace overcomes social differences (compare Colossians 3:11) and past guilt (compare Colossians 3:13). Martin Luther has said of this Epistle: "This epistle is a masterly sweet example of Christian love."
3. Peculiarities
The Problem of Slavery
Slavery was a fixed component of the social and governmental order in antiquity. A slave was considered a "thing" and therewith the sole property of his proprietor. A run-away-slave as Onesimus was had to fear most severe punishment.
Among the first Christians there were many slaves. This is evident from various passages in the NT (1 Corinthians 7:21-24; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Galatians 3:28; Ephesians 6:5-8; Colossians 3:22-25 : 1 Timothy 6:1-2; Titus 2:9-10). Although slavery was a consequence of man's sin and therefore not according to the will of God, slaves did not receive outward liberty from their often hard fate when they believed in the Saviour Jesus Christ. They were however encouraged to be faithful witnesses for God and His grace through their new life in Christ; and even more so if their masters were not Christians. God does not want to change the world by revolution but by leading people from darkness into His wonderful light. This is why Paul does not question Philemon's authority over Onesimus, his slave. But Paul appeals to Philemon's heart in verses 15 to 21 and this may have produced Onesimus' liberation (compare 1 Corinthians 7:20-24).
Unprofitable - Profitable
Twice in this epistle Paul uses a play on words in respect to Onesimus whose name means "profitable". But Onesimus had not honoured his name when he had fled from his master Philemon and perhaps even stolen something. Onesimus had experienced a radical change. To this the Apostle alludes, in verse 11 , with the words "unprofitable" and "profitable" (Greek: achrestos - euchrestos ). In verse 20 he addresses Philemon directly when saying "I would have profit of thee" (Darby) (Greek: onaimen).
4. Overview of Contents
• Philemon 1:1-3 : Greetings
• Philemon 1:4-7 : Paul Praises Philemon
• Philemon 1:8-21 : Paul Intercedes for Onesimus
• Philemon 1:22-25 : End
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Selena Gomez Entered Rehab Last Month
Selena Gomez's PR reps confirmed to RadarOnline this morning that the singer underwent two weeks in rehab last month, dealing with "emotional issues" at The Meadows clinic in Arizona. Gomez entered rehab on January 5th, Radar reports, following months of "partying very hard." (And this matches a break in Selena's social media activity, which came to an abrupt halt at the beginning of January and later picked up again on the 20th.)
Though her representatives claimed Selena's stint at the Meadows was "not for substance abuse," a source told Radar she had been "experimenting" with marijuana and prescription drugs including Ambien and Xanax. Friends and family reportedly urged her to get some help and check out of the Los Angeles scene; Selena is also said to have recognized her "exhaustion," and "needed the opportunity to work on herself." And yes, Justin Bieber is named and shamed as a bad influence according to other insiders.
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'Smart Guy' Reboot In The Works, According To Tahj Mowry
Nostalgia is definitely in! 📺 https://t.co/8afiLWqiaO— Shadow and Act (@shadowandact) January 15, 2021 In an interview with Vice, Tahj…
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August 21, 2018 |Commerce Clause, Morrison v. Olson, Supreme Court, United States v. Lopez
Why Lopez Fizzled
U.S. Supreme Court chambers (stock_photo_world / Shutterstock.com).
United States v. Lopez never presaged a huge rollback in national power: why is this?
March 13, 2018 |Commerce Clause, Corpus Linguistics, Kelo, Originalism, Takings clause
Originalism and Corpus Linguistics
Billion Photos / Shutterstock.com
Corpus linguistics studies how we actually use words, and this makes it a valuable asset for originalism.
September 18, 2017 |16th Amendment, Campaign Finance, Commerce Clause, Contract Clause, Elizabeth Warren, Ganesh Sitaraman, Gilded Age
The Modern Constitution Empowers Redistribution, the Original One Not So Much
Ganesh Sitaraman has written an oped in the New York Times arguing that our Constitution was not built for a society as unequal as our has become. Even leaving aside the claim that our society is becoming substantially more unequal—one I have contested, the essay is mistaken. First, the Constitution as amended today empowers the federal government to engage in regulatory redistribution and progressive taxation to reduce economic inequality. Second, the Constitution of 1789 on which Professor Sitaraman principally focuses was consciously built to protect against legislative attempts to mandate more equality. The populist demagogues with whom the Framers were mainly concerned were those who would bamboozle the populous into debtor relief legislation and other wealth destroying schemes that could be sold, just as in our day, as aids to poor and retribution to the rich. Sitaraman misunderstands both our contemporary Constitution and our original Constitution.
After the 16th amendment and the New Deal Court’s interpretation of the Commerce Clause, the federal government has plenary powers of income taxation and regulation. There is nothing to prevent the left wing of the Democratic party from making our income tax code even more progressive than it already is.
July 20, 2017 |Commerce Clause, Garcia v. San Antonio Metropolitan Transit Authority, National League of Cities v. Usery, New York v. United States, Printz v. United States, Tenth Amendment
Viva National League of Cities v. Usery
by Nick Dranias|
As it tends to do when not in political control in Washington, the Left has rediscovered the power of state sovereignty. That doctrine is being used to resist the new administration’s federal immigration policy in a way that’s identical, in formalistic terms, to the Right’s tactics during the early days of the Obama administration—albeit in service of an opposite outcome.
January 24, 2017 |Commerce Clause, Endangered Species Act of 1973, Gonzales v. Raich, NFIB v. Sebelius, Texella reyesi, Wickard v. Filburn
Will a Tiny, Blind, Subterranean Bug Be the Undoing of the Federal Leviathan?
by Mark Pulliam|
The Bone Cave Harvestman
In 1942, deciding the case of Wickard v. Filburn, the U.S. Supreme Court deemed the wheat grown by an Ohio farmer purely for his own use and consumption—not for sale—to “exert a substantial effect on interstate commerce.” This infamous decision led many to conclude that the scope of Congress’s authority under the Commerce Clause is essentially unlimited.
Now that understanding may be upended by a tiny, blind arachnid known as the “Bone Cave harvestman” (scientific name: Texella reyesi). This cave-dwelling invertebrate, which resembles a spider, has been included by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on the Endangered Species list since 1988. Pursuant to the Endangered Species Act and its enabling regulations, the “habitats” of endangered species cannot be modified or “degraded” without a federal permit.
September 28, 2016 |Commerce Clause, Indians, Naomi Schaeffer Riley, NLRB v. Jones & Laughlin, The New Trail of Tears
The Sum of Social and Political Evil
by W. B. Allen|
The New Trail of Tears opens with the question, “What does America owe Indians?” and closes with the response, “To make them equal Americans.”
November 10, 2014 |Commerce Clause, Congress, dormant Commerce Clause
Commerce, Interrrupted
Herewith (as promised) a brief comment on brother Rappaport’s splendid earlier post on the “exclusive” Commerce Clause. Here’s the key paragraph:
It is too bad that Congress does not have the exclusive commerce power, because I believe it would be better than the original meaning. An exclusive power would make it less likely that the states would have agreed to the New Deal expanded, concurrent commerce power. Thus, the exclusive power would have been unlikely to have been expanded into the broad scope that the current commerce power has. With a more limited scope, the federal government would have limited authority, as would the states. There would not be two governments exercising the same authority and neither would have complete power to create cartels. This arrangement came close to being followed in the pre New Deal era, when the Court came pretty close to recognizing a limited federal Commerce Power that was largely exclusive. But it is now, sadly from a policy perspective, gone with the wind.
I think there’s pretty powerful evidence to the effect that the Founders did mean the Commerce Clause to be exclusive; it’s just that their idea of what constitutes “commerce among the several states” was so much narrower that ours.
June 2, 2014 |Commerce Clause, Progressivism, Roe v. Wade, Town of Greece v. Galloway, Wickard v. Filburn
Blowback Conservatism
by Hadley Arkes|
I’ve been traveling today, driving from Amherst back to Washington, and so I’m catching up with some of the comments drawn by the piece on Commencements and the bizarre implication that springs from the judgment of the Court in Lee v. Weisman. I want to thank Carl Scott for his stirring words on Natural Rights & the Right to Choose. But on this matter of whether I would try to make use of the lever revealed in this case, he has me wrong on one critical point: I’m always in favor of the conservatives making use of the ‘principles’ laid down by the Left in order to show how those principles would work quite forcefully against them. The Left persistently fails to live by the rules or principles it lays down for others, and so the only way of making them back away is to use the precedents they set in ways that they’ll find quite jarring.
The Jurisprudence of Constitutional Restoration Is Originalism, but Not All Conceptions of Originalism
by Lee J. Strang|
In response to: Understanding Clarence Thomas: The Jurisprudence of Constitutional Restoration
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas
Dr. Ralph Rossum’s most recent book, Understanding Clarence Thomas: The Jurisprudence of Constitutional Restoration, performs the valuable service of cataloguing and synthesizing the jurisprudential work of one of America’s great living jurists. Rossum’s book joins other sympathetic—though not hagiographic—accounts of Justice Thomas’ work, most importantly Professor Scott Douglas Gerber’s First Principles: The Jurisprudence of Clarence Thomas. Before turning to the core of my Essay, let me first note Rossum’s unique contributions. Rossum brings up to date the literature on Justice Thomas, and his compilation and synthesis of Justice Thomas’ hundreds of opinions enables the reader to systematically understand and evaluate Justice…
Sowing the Seeds of an Originalist Future
by Keith Whittington
Not too long ago, I found myself discussing the U.S. Supreme Court with an acquaintance who does not particularly follow politics. During the conversation, I mentioned the name of Justice Clarence Thomas, which provoked the question, “He’s the one who doesn’t do anything, right?” I suppose there are worse ways that Justice Thomas could be remembered,…
“Just, Wise, and Constitutional”: Justice Thomas’s Legacy in Law and Politics
by Adam White
Ralph Rossum has followed his indispensible volume on Justice Scalia with an equally indispensible analysis of Justice Clarence Thomas’s life and work. The two seem destined to be paired forever. Because they share so much in common, each is the other’s best foil. Professor Rossum draws such contrasts expertly, as have Randy Barnett and Lee Strang,…
Thomas’s Full Throated Originalism: Ralph Rossum Responds
by Ralph Rossum
I am grateful for the thoughtful commentaries and kind words that Keith Whittington, Lee J. Strang, and Adam White have provided on my essay on Clarence Thomas’s jurisprudence of constitutional restoration. Since all three commentaries address the low value that Thomas, as an originalist, places on stare decisis, I will begin there. Antonin Scalia, the Court’s…
Understanding Clarence Thomas: The Jurisprudence of Constitutional Restoration
by Ralph Rossum|
When, on July 1, 1991, President George H. W. Bush nominated Clarence Thomas to serve as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, predicting that he would be “a great Justice,” calling him “the best person for this position,” and denying that Thomas’s race had entered into his nomination, many Americans were skeptical. They doubted Bush’s claims, as they doubted his nominee. Among those doubting Thomas were individuals from the civil rights community, convinced that he would abandon the life-long campaign for racial justice undertaken by Thurgood Marshall, the first black justice, whose seat he was to fill. Other…
by Lee J. Strang
Dr. Ralph Rossum’s most recent book, Understanding Clarence Thomas: The Jurisprudence of Constitutional Restoration, performs the valuable service of cataloguing and synthesizing the jurisprudential work of one of America’s great living jurists. Rossum’s book joins other sympathetic—though not hagiographic—accounts of Justice Thomas’ work, most importantly Professor Scott Douglas Gerber’s First Principles: The Jurisprudence of Clarence…
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Author(s): Victoria Hannan
Fiction | Zainab
A stunning debut novel from the winner of the Victorian Premier's Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript.
'Hannan's Kokomo is a sharply observed novel of one woman's facade and how it falls; an undoing that is both ordinary and compelling. This debut heralds an exciting new Australian voice with a story of estrangement from kin, friendship, love, self and country - one that will be familiar to many, and surprising, for it is often a shock to see one's reflection.' - Anna Krien, author of NIGHT GAMES and ACT OF GRACE
When Mina receives an urgent call from her best friend back in Melbourne, her world is turned upside down. Her reclusive mother, Elaine, has left the house for the first time in twelve years. Mina drops everything to fly home, only to discover that Elaine will not talk about her sudden return to the world, nor why she's spent so much time hiding from it.
Their reunion leaves Mina raking through pieces of their painful past in a bid to uncover the truth.
Both tender and fierce, heartbreaking and funny, Kokomo is a story about how secrets and love have the power to bring us together and tear us apart.
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Author : Victoria Hannan
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Biden Administration Pick Allegedly Punched Liberal Reporter in the Chest
1 December 2020, 1:51 PM
President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Office of Budget and Management, Neera Tanden, allegedly punched a liberal reporter in the chest in 2008 when she served as an aide to Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign.
Faiz Shakir, the then-chief editor of progressive news outlet ThinkProgress, had asked Tanden a question during an interview about the Iraq war, which Clinton had supported as a senator. An unnamed person in the room told The New York Times that Tanden accosted Shakir following the interview and punched him in the chest.
“Who the f*** do you think you are,” Tanden asked Shakir during the altercation, Times reporter Kenneth Vogal tweeted.
Tanden acknowledged in 2019 that a physical altercation had occurred between her and Shakir, but she denied punching him.
“I didn’t slug him, I pushed him,” Tanden said, according to the Times.
Tanden’s mother, Maya Tanden, told the Times that she “can be very aggressive” over her support of Clinton.
“She’s not going to let anyone rule over her,” Maya Tanden said, “and she has loyalty to Hillary because Hillary is the one who made her.”
In 2011, Tanden became president and CEO of the liberal think tank Center for American Progress, which owned ThinkProgress, a role she still holds. Shakir was serving as Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign manager in April 2019 when Sanders publicly attacked the Center for American Progress for highlighting how he reaped book profits and for “belittling progressive ideas.”
“This counterproductive negative campaigning needs to stop,” Sanders wrote in the letter. “The Democratic primary must be a campaign of ideas, not of bad faith smears. Please help play a constructive role in the effort to defeat Donald Trump.”
Biden announced Monday that he will nominate Tanden to lead the Office of Budget and Management, which would make her responsible for overseeing his administration’s spending plans.
Republicans are already signaling that Tanden faces an uphill confirmation battle in the Senate.
The communications director for Texas Senator John Cornyn tweeted Monday that Tanden “stands zero chance of being confirmed” due to her history of disparaging comments about Republican senators.
Former White House chief of staff and OMB director Mick Mulvaney said Monday that it “could be very, very difficult” for Tanden to secure confirmation with a Republican senate.
Dominion Voting Systems – which owns voting equipment used in 29 states – rejected all allegations against it as “baseless, senseless, physically impossible, and unsupported by any evidence whatsoever” and claimed there were no “glitches” or “data breaches” of any kind during the election.
The federal government agency that oversees election security has actually described 2020 as the ‘most secure election in American history.’
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December 2, 2020 at 1:23 pm Joy deal
Why would a “liberal” reporter punch another “liberal” reporter in the chest!! Doesn’t make sense, just more BS from the slimy republicans!!!
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Criminal Justice, Featured, Gold Dome, Politics
Colorado’s death penalty an unjust joke
August 27, 2014 By Complete Colorado
(Editor’s note: As the decades old Nathan Dunlap death penalty case is again in the news, Complete Colorado found and is re-publishing this predictive 1993 op-ed, by then Colorado State Senator Bill Owens, first published in the Rocky Mountain News, on the Chuck E. Cheese murders)
Chuck E. Cheese in Aurora was our children’s favorite place to go for an evening of fun and food. A tradition in our home is that whenever a family member has a birthday, that person gets to pick the restaurant for the celebration. For my recent birthday-and after some persistent lobbying by my three kids-I “chose” Chuck E. Cheese.
The night was bitterly cold. We were greeted at the pizzeria by a bright, bubbly young lady, whom I later tragically came to know as Slyvia Crowell. She joked about the weather, and I remarked how she had the toughest job that night given her assignment of standing near the door, which was letting in wintry blasts. She laughed and said she didn’t mind because she liked talking to people.
Later that night, after pizza, after the raucous (and loud) floor show, our 7-year-old son Mark, became fastidious. He started picking up the plastic balls that had escaped, or been thrown from, the play area. After seeing Mark pick up the balls and return them to the play area, another young Chuck E. Cheese employee, Ben Grant, walked over and gave a surprised Mark a handful of free ride tokens. Ben thanked Mark for picking up the balls and patted him on the head as only a 17-year-old with six brothers and sisters can.
Just a few weeks later both Sylvia and Ben were dead, innocent victims of a punk’s idiotic rage.
If any good can come from this horrible tragedy perhaps it is that we can start to learn from our mistakes. Perhaps we can start treating juvenile delinquents as something other than adorable youngsters who have spilled their milk: The 19-year-old man charged in the Chuck E. Cheese murders had been charged with five misdemeanors since his 18th birthday-yet hadn’t spent a night in jail.
Perhaps we can take real steps to reduce the amount of gore and carnage our youngsters are exposed to through the “entertainment” industry. Isn’t it interesting that some of those same enlightened pundits and policymakers who tell us that a child’s home and school environment determine whether a child succeeds fail to see the impact that watching thousands of murders and deaths on television and at the movies has on those same children? Perhaps we can learn a lesson, too, from other cultures, cultures that deal with violent crime directly.
This fall I visited Xian, a city of 3 million in southern China. While there, my guide told me that recently he had seen a flatbed truck slowly moving through the crowded streets of Xian with two men tied to stakes in the back. A day later, he saw the same two men, slumped over, restrained by their ropes, executed by a firing squad.
The men had been convicted of a murder. Their three-day trial took place one month after the murders occurred, and the men were executed a week following, where their appeals were turned down. Total elapsed time from murder to execution was less than two months. The lesson the Chinese people have learned is that murder is a very serious crime and murderers are dealt with swiftly and surely.
I walked the streets and slums of Xian, Beijing, Guilin and Canton by myself, late at night, with no concern for my safety. While I do not defend the policies of the communist rulers, I do believe there is a lesson that can be learned from even a country like China.
Compare the Chinese example above with the likely course of events in the Chuck E. Cheese murders. The murder trial for the December 1993 killings will probably not start for nine months to a year. In the case of a conviction, the inevitable appeals will consume years. In fact, the average length of time from the completion of a capital crimes trial until execution in the United States is an incredible 11 years. So much for swift and sure punishment.
The threat of receiving the death penalty in Colorado is a joke. No person has been executed in Colorado since 1967-though more than 5,000 citizens (one every two days) have been murdered in our state over the past 26 years. While we have had a tough death penalty law on the books all these years, the U.S. Supreme Court in the 1960’s and 1970’s, and the Colorado Supreme Court in the 1980’s and 1990’s, kept it from being enforced. These judges invented new “rights” for convicted murderers even as they took away citizens’ most precious right-the right to life.
I believe that it is possible to make our criminal justice system more responsive to the citizen, and not just to the criminal. We can do it by pushing our courts to make public protection a priority; by pushing our legislature to toughen sentences and build the prisons necessary to keep these criminals off the streets; and by pushing Gov. Roy Romer, Denver Mayor Wellington Webb and others who appoint judges, to appoint tough judges who are concerned with our rights as they are with the rights of criminals.
If the tragic deaths of Slyvia Crowell, Ben Grant, Colleen O’Conner and Margaret Kohlberg help make this happen, then maybe, just maybe, these deaths will not have bene in vain.
Former Colorado Governor Bill Owens was a state senator when this piece was originally published in the Rocky Mountain News on December 24, 1993.
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Jang group editor released from jail
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Jang Group chief asked to furnish Rs10m bond, surrender passport
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SC grants bail to Jang Group chief in NAB reference
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Why journalists have impression of being harassed: IHC
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31 newspapers removed from media list in KP for not fulfilling criteria
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Going East and Heading West
Posted on January 19, 2018 by Mark Blackmon
I was going to write this a couple of months ago, but things got in the way. Like life. And a job in the real world. My dog died. Then came winter. And the procrastination that is a symptom of the general overarching malaise that comes from having a stressful job and a dead dog and watching daily on the news a barely sentient madman in the White House and feeling powerless to make that stop before we’re all vaporized by a critical military “error.” It saps one’s creativity, it does.
ANYWAY … a drag queen, his boyfriend and a broken-down Toyota are beside the road in the middle of the desert.
Thom and Cal (Van Hansis and Kit Williamson) wend their way across America in the third season of EastSiders, now streaming.
It sounds like a set-up to a sensationally bad joke, but it’s actually the beginning of the third season of the acclaimed web series EastSiders.
Wisecracking, acerbic Quincy (Stephen Guarino) and his in-your-face boyfriend Douglas (Willam Belli) are on their way to Palm Springs. Douglas thinks they are heading to a drag gig, but Quincy finally fesses up that he has actually gotten a house for the weekend for the couple to celebrate their anniversary.
The scenes that follow are poignant, hilarious, introspective, witty, zany, sweet and occasionally absurd, but they are all underpinned by creator Kit Williamson’s ear for clever dialogue and his keen storytelling ability.
This is a love story with all of the good, old-fashioned tropes of a traditional love story using characters and situations that are authentic and important because we never get to see these types of characters and their love played out. “Love is love,” the meme tells us, and the deep and meaningful connection that’s played out here between Quincy and Douglas is as good and as moving of a love story as you’ll find anywhere.
I’ve said this before, but it bears repeating, Williamson (as director) has a way of grounding Guarino and Belli — two performers who both, to put it mildly, gravitate toward the broad and the flamboyant — that adds such surprising dimension to the characters. There’s not a single moment in this first episode that I didn’t love.
It’s interesting, because when thinking about this episode, I want think of it as a two-hander, but only when the credits rolled did I realize just how many people are in it. It’s a testament to the power of these characters and their story. (There is a lovely cameo by Matthew Wilkas in this one that deserves a shout-out and Max Emerson has a particularly great throwaway line as well, but really, this is all about Quincy and Douglas.)
Our central characters, Cal and Thom (Williamson again, this time with his actor’s hat on, and Van Hansis) return in episode two as they begin a journey from New York, where they ended up at the end of season two, back to California in a luxury SUV purchased by Cal’s well-to-do mother (that force-of-nature, Traci Lords) towing a vintage trailer.
The confined space of the car and the length of the trip gives the couple plenty of time to reflect on where they are in their lives, how they got there, and what they are going to do when they get back to Los Angeles to start all over again. And their already palpable anxiety gets ratcheted up a few notches when they are robbed of almost everything they have of value after picking up and having sex with “an actual drifter,” played by porn star Colby Keller.
Well, that’s something.
The scenes weave back and forth between Cal and Thom on the road heading West and Cal’s sister Hillary (the hilarious Brianna Brown), her boyfriend Ian (the always delightful John Halbach) and Ian’s former girlfriend, Kathy, played by the great Constance Wu, who may not have been on your radar when EastSiders began but who is now a bona fide TV star, thanks to ABC’s Fresh Off the Boat.
The emotional crux of the season comes in the fifth episode, when Thom, in a moment of middle-of-the-night existential angst, admits to being terrified of the future. It’s a raw, emotional moment and it is master class in control from Hansis, one of our very finest actors. Williamson’s deft touch as a director and as a supporting scene partner focuses the action perfectly.
After making their way across the country, Cal and Thom end up back in Silver Lake and back to exactly, geographically-speaking, where one hopes they might end up. If Williamson decides to create a fourth season he’s placed his leads where he needs them. If he doesn’t, it’s the perfect way to stand pat.
You won’t get any more plot points from me; you need to watch this sans spoilers. I will however, encourage you to stay until the very end of the last episode. Everything’s better with a little dash of Jonathan Lisecki. Just sayin’.
EastSiders is available on DVD through Wolfe Video and on a multitude of your favorite streaming services, including Netflix.
A Coda
This is what I wrote about EastSiders in December 2012:
Take a few minutes and watch this new web series from Kit Williamson. Interesting story. Terrific acting. Look, I’ll be honest with you. I’d happily pay to watch Van Hansis read the damn telephone book. I think he’s a sensational talent — and I was delighted to see him in this. … Watch this. You won’t regret it.
I’m never wrong about this stuff. When is the world going to finally realize that, I wonder?
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Riverdale: This Ain’t Your Childhood’s Archie Andrews
Posted on October 29, 2017 by Mark Blackmon
There’s a good old all-American “gee whiz” quality about Archie comics, those tried and true comic books that have been around since your grandpa thumbed through an issue back in the 1940s. You won’t find that in the new TV version airing on the CW network.
No, in the latest installment, Kevin Keller was trolling the woods for anonymous gay hook-ups and Archie was becoming a vigilante. They have, as they say, strayed from the canon.
Riverdale is the CW’s riff on all-American boy Archie Andrews and his pals, but you won’t find these stories in your comic book collection.
I have to admit to being fascinated by this show. I generally like it when people take risks with interpreting potentially stale material. I enjoyed the now-cancelled Will, the punk rock meets Shakespeare take on the Bard. I think the new Dynasty reboot is one of the worst things I’ve ever seen. And I find the BBC’s Still Open All Hours a sweet (and still funny) homage to the original.
Original Archie and TV Archie. New Zealander KJ Apa plays the famously red haired hero thanks to a lot of hair dye.
Riverdale is a mashup of Archie Comics, Twin Peaks and every Brat Pack 80s movie. It’s dark — and getting darker by the episode — and more than a bit twisted (Archie had a torrid affair with Miss Grundy; Kevin had a one-off with Moose Mason; Jughead is a fledging gang member).
The storylining is good, the dialogue is a little bit forced, and they may be trying a bit too hard for relevance. Is it too much to ask to see a teen scene at the Chock’lit Shoppe where they are not talking about a murder? Or gangland troubles from the Southside Serpents? Or Riverdale’s new drug scourge, “jingle jangle?”
I do have to give them some props for the Kevin in the woods hooking-up story. It’s a pretty deep take on an issue that we certainly are not seeing on television. It’s going to cause a big riff between Kevin (a strong performance from Casey Cott) and BFF Betty Cooper, but it raises some pretty potent issues that deserve to be talked about. (I’d encourage a read of Ariana Romero’s recent excellent piece on Refinery29.)
One-time teen screen idols Luke Perry (Beverly Hills 90210) and Molly Ringwald (Pretty in Pink) play Archie’s estranged parents in Riverdale.
Forsythe Pendleton Jones, III — you’ll probably know him best as Jughead — narrates the thing. And former Disney tween star Cole Sprouse does a fine job of playing a broody, intelligent, jaded, slightly smart-mouthed chronicler in a ‘whoopee cap.’
He is, for all the world, channeling every broody, intelligent, jaded, slightly smart-mouthed character that Andrew McCarthy played in every movie he was ever in in the 80s (with the possible exception of Weekend at Bernie’s). But, while it may be derivative, I can’t say it’s a bad thing!
Take old Riverdale out for a spin and see what you think. Whatever happens, you won’t be feeling any warm, fuzzy childhood nostalgia, that’s for sure!
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Robert Sugden and the Curse of the Soap Opera Baby
Posted on August 1, 2017 by Mark Blackmon
Robron in happier times. Robert (Ryan Hawley) and Aaron (Danny Miller) at their wedding. |Image: ITV
I was going to keep my mouth shut. I was going to let this pass. But, I couldn’t. And I think it’s because I continually hold ITV’s fabulous Emmerdale to a higher standard.
Maybe that “hold” should be written in the past tense.
I’ve watched a lot of soaps my day, both in the U.S. and the U.K. and, let me tell you, British soaps are leagues and leagues better than their American counterparts, but when Rebecca White recently announced she was pregnant with Robert Sugden’s child, it was as if the Emmerdale writers were suddenly possessed by the zombified spirits of those sloppy, ineffectual scribes of the lame American daytime serial Days of our Lives. And my head nearly exploded.
I was disappointed. Then I got angry.
I got angry because Emmerdale is better than this.
Always the most interesting village in Yorkshire. What must the denizens of Demdyke and Robblesfield feel like?
Emmerdale, in recent years, has given us amazing drama when when Jackson Walsh was paralyzed, when Zak Dingle beat Cain nearly to death, when Jai Sharma locked Charity Dingle in a shipping container, when Val Pollard contracted HIV, when the helicopter crashed into the village hall, and, most recently, the exquisite story of Ashley Thomas’s decline into dementia. And that short list doesn’t even include the mother of all edge-of-your-seat storylines: Cameron Murray’s brilliantly psychotic reign of terror.
So, no, Emmerdale writers, just because you’ve assayed some marvelous stories in the past, doesn’t mean you get a pass on this ridiculous “the baby is Robert’s” tale.
First and foremost, it’s just simply lazy storytelling. Second, you don’t get to deliberately mess with, perhaps inarguably, the most popular couple on your show because you can’t think of something less hackneyed to do with them. Third, you don’t get to mess with your own audience’s expectations without feeling the repercussions. Fourth, if you want said audience to keep tuning in, stop monkeying around with the canvas because you feel like you can.
Bottom line: this comes down to privilege. In this case, it’s straight privilege. When serial writers hit on a male couple that works with the audience, they don’t know how to continue to make them dramatic – or at least interesting – without messing with their relationship. And the quickest, easiest, most ludicrous way to do that is to introduce a baby into the dynamic.
Think I’m kidding?
And baby makes three. Classic gay men with baby trope. Syed (Marc Elliott) and Christian (John Partridge) and sprog in EastEnders. |Image: Radio Times
Ste and (every boyfriend or husband)[Hollyoaks]: Ste has kids that are always cocking things up.
Craig and John-Paul [Hollyoaks]: An off-screen row about having a baby drove “McDean” apart and John-Paul returned to Chester to discover he was a father.
Christian and Syed [EastEnders]: Syed had a baby with an ex-wife.
Will and Sonny [Days of our Lives]: One of the most egregious uses of the baby cliché with a gay couple in the U.S.
Kyle and Oliver [One Live to Live]: Oliver has drunken sex with a woman who gets pregnant, then she dies and he fights for custody. Seriously?
Oliver Fish (Scott Evans) and boyfriend Kyle Lewis (Brett Claywell) and Oliver’s child, Sierra Rose, on the American drama One Life to Live.
There are others, but you get the idea.
What I find particularly galling about the Robert/Rebecca tryst is that it is so typical of people who do not know how to write for a bi character. “He’s bi, he’ll sleep with anyone. I think we should get Bex up the duff!” No! Stop it! Stop it right now!
Instead of exposing your audience to realistic bisexual people and interactions, you’re just prolonging and engraining a terrible myth about bisexual folks: that they’re all promiscuous and incapable of forming a lasting relationship with anyone of any gender.
And you know this, Emmerdale. You know it – or at least someone on your writing staff knows it – because in the eloquently written scenes where Robert opens up to Aaron – just before the car crash – Robert tells him that just because a woman offers it to him, doesn’t mean he’ll take it because he loves Aaron.
Then, the first time he has the opportunity, he does just that. You have ignored the story that you set in motion, you have ignored the entire character brief, and you have ignored the legions of fans that want these two men together, all for the sake of a lazy, cheap plot point that engrains stereotypes.
And not just stereotypes about bisexual and gay people, but stereotypes about how poorly stories are told on serials.
Not. Acceptable.
Robert Sudgen is an intricate, complex, deeply flawed character. And he has been since childhood. That’s why the story of his father finding him with another boy as a teenager works so well in the realm of retcon plausibility.
Emmerdale mainstay, the late Clive Hornby, played Jack Sugden, seen here with Karl Davies as Robert after the younger Sugden was met with the elder’s fist in an altercation. |Image: Yorkshire Television
Robert and Jack were famously always at war. Robert and Jack never understood one another and Robert’s love-hate relationship with his adoptive brother, Andy, has been well documented throughout the last two decades, especially as teens when they were jockeying for position as favorite son. It’s quite easy to infer that this bedroom incident may have been in the back of Jack’s mind when he sent Robert away from the village for good soon thereafter when the Sugden brothers and Katie Addyman were involved in the infamous “playing chicken car accident” that killed Max King.
Let’s also remember that Robert’s biological mother died when he was only several months old. And that he has an older maternal half-sister that we’ve all forgotten about. There are plenty of rich veins still left to mine in the psyche of Robert Sugden.
I hope Emmerdale has the strength of character to right this ship. Either have the baby be Ross Barton’s after all – the most practical solution – or have Rebecca die soon after giving birth in an emergency situation somewhere stupid like the stables at Wylie’s Farm (where Katie died!). Then have Aaron Dingle show up and deliver the baby or discover dead Rebecca. Something. Anything.
Aaron forgave Robert’s infidelities earlier this year before Rebecca revealed she did not get an abortion. It was too much for Aaron and the popular couple are now on the outs. |Image: ITV
And Emmerdale? Put RobRon back together. And figure out a way for them to have lots of drama in their lives without Robert cheating again. Danny Miller and Ryan Hawley are far too good to waste on the single notes you’ve been giving them lately.
Posted in British Soaps, Emmerdale, Gay, Serial Drama | Tagged Aaron and Robert, Bi, bisexuality, Danny Miller, emmerdale, gay, Robron, Ryan Hawley, soap opera | 6 Comments
Fives and Zeros: Significant Markers, Remembering My Dad and Why I Can Never Forget D-Day
Posted on June 6, 2017 by Mark Blackmon
Dad, right front, with his younger brother and parents, about 1942.
We memorialize significant events with numbers ending in five or zero. The 30th anniversary. The 15th birthday. The 40th year of service. Not a 23rd birthday or a 7th anniversary or an 8th year.
This year, we mark 50 years since The Beatles released Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and a half-century since Thurgood Marshall was confirmed to the Supreme Court, but we probably won’t pay much attention to the 33rd anniversary of the death of Marvin Gaye or the 186th birthday of “Lemonade Lucy” Hayes, U.S. first lady and wife of President Rutherford B.
On June 6, if it is a slow news day, some commentator will note in a 15-second piece that it’s the 73rd anniversary of the invasion of Normandy by the Allied troops in World War II, an event commonly referred to as D-Day, even though there are, militarily speaking, lots of D-Days. This D-Day is the one we remember.
I remember D-Day because twenty years ago on June 6, 1997, I got a frantic long-distance phone call from my sister telling me that our father had died.
Age 21. Dad loved the navy.
This was not something I was expecting. He was 67 years old. The doctor had just given him a physical and pronounced him in perfect health. I had a long conversation with him on my birthday just 10 days prior where he described in detail the painting he had just completed for me. He was planning a trip to a reunion of sailors from the ship he served on in the Korean War. He told me a story about taking my four-year-old nephew Colin to the soda fountain at the drug store. I told him about the show that we had just extended at the theatre where I was working. He thought it sounded like fun. He wished me happy birthday and told me he loved me. I said thanks and that I loved him, too.
I never spoke to him again.
Twenty years.
Dad and me.
I’ve thought about him on every single one of the 7,300 days that have made up those two decades. I wasn’t ready to have my father die when I was barely in my 30s. I still had too many questions to ask. I still had too many hours to while away listening to stories of his childhood. I still had so many experiences that I would want to tell him about.
I wanted him to share in my successes. I wanted him to tell me that whatever may have failed or whatever terrible experience I might have had wasn’t the end of the world. I wanted to talk politics with him. I wanted to watch him get frustrated at building something once more because that was the best. He was a funny man, but he was at his funniest when he was cursing at an inanimate object that wouldn’t bend to his will.
I wanted him to paint me more paintings and make me more goofy birthday cards and take photographs of random things and mail them to me with a little note because he thought I would like to see them. Most of all, I wanted to introduce him to the man I fell in love with and married.
I suppose I came into my own as a human being after he died. I didn’t have a choice, really. I had to figure a lot out on my own. I wasn’t too thrilled by that, I have to say. Still, a few years later, I met Lee and after falling in love with him, I had the opportunity to fall in love with his parents, too, so I promptly did that, because I could. And because I got lucky. And because you rarely get a second chance at great parents. And you should never discount the value of luck.
My dad, like all of us, had lots of flaws. Often we tend to look at the dead through rose-colored spectacles, but I try not to do that. He was far from perfect. He made choices that I never would have made. He sometimes did things that left me scratching my head in bafflement. I’ve often wondered how I could be so different from him in so many ways. And I wondered how we could also share so many interests.
The only thing I do know, 20 years on, is that he loved me and I still love him. And that’s about the best gift a parent can give a child.
Here’s to D-Day, Daddy. Wish you were here.
Posted in Commentary, Personal Essay | Tagged commentary, death, family, fathers, legacy, parents, Personal Essay | 1 Comment
The Real Goodbye
Posted on May 20, 2017 by Mark Blackmon
Well, the only gay-themed network sitcom got the axe last week, as ABC cancelled The Real O’Neals after its sophomore season. I didn’t find TRO a groundbreaking sitcom or really even a terrific piece of entertainment, but we have so few outlets for LGBT inclusion in mainstream entertainment these days, I felt compelled to watch.
Martha Plimpton, Jay R. Ferguson, Noah Galvin, Matthew Shively and Bebe Wood were the O’Neal family, a Chicago-based Roman Catholic brood based loosely on the teenage years of Dan Savage. | Image: ABC
What I found was that it was a series with some flaws, but it also had heart. The actors, directors and producers seemed to genuinely care about the series and they didn’t do a lot of corner-cutting. They did challenge some sitcom norms, but at the same time, they did fall back into some annoying sitcom tropes from time to time. I’m not sure who to fault here, but my bet would be the network.
Many out guest stars appeared on TRO, often in one of main character Kenny’s fantasies, including Robbie Rogers and Gus Kenworthy as themselves, urging Kenny on compete on the school wrestling team in season two. | Image: ABC
I liked young Noah Galvin, who played main character Kenny O’Neal, the middle child who comes out in the pilot episode. He and TV-siblings Jimmy and Shannon (Matthew Shively and Bebe Wood) had terrific chemistry and their characters and relationships developed early on.
The ensemble was anchored by the always-stellar Martha Plimpton as Eileen, the very Catholic mom who gets a divorce and then begins an inappropriate relationship with her children’s vice principal, played to a lunatic fare-the-well by Matt Oberg.
The writers seemed not to know what to do with Dad after season one and, consequently, Jay R. Ferguson, always a rock-solid performer since his own days as a child actor, was sadly wasted as was Mary Hollis Inboden as wacky Aunt Jackie.
Sean Grandillo (l) played Kenny’s first “real” boyfriend in a multi-episode story arc in the second season of TRO. | Image: Variety
Sensing what was coming, the writers buttoned up the series nicely, but I’m sorry to see it go. Given the tenor of the times, I suppose I should be grateful that ABC stuck with it for two seasons (well, two half-seasons), but I want more. I want young LGBT kids to see much, much more of themselves reflected back on TV than my generation did. I fear we’re never going to get there.
Here’s some cute bits from TRO, courtesy of NewNowNext:
Source: The 15 Gayest Moments On “The Real O’Neals” | NewNowNext
Posted in Gay, LGBT, Sitcoms, Television, Uncategorized | Tagged ABC, gay, LGBT, Martha Plimpton, Noah Galvin, sitcom, The Real O'Neals, tv | Leave a comment
E3: Season 3 of EastSiders Needs You
You should not look for any objective reporting here. I’m just simply biased. I fell in love with EastSiders five years ago and have been awed by the talent and the dedication and the blood, sweat and tears that Kit and John and their team have put into this series. They’ve been telling the stories they want to tell on their own terms and, trust me, that’s powerful. And rare.
Image|EastSiders Season 3 Kickstarter
And it’s also why people connect with them. They are real. They are authentic. They are from a singular vision. Too much of “entertainment” is decided by committee. And that’s why the edges aren’t sharp. It’s why the comedy is lukewarm and the drama is tepid. And it’s why we don’t see stories of substance, stories of depth, stories of importance that reflect the LGBT experience in this country. And now, more than ever, we desperately need to tell those.
If I’ve convinced one person to give to one of these Kickstarters and convinced another five to sit down and watch an episode, then I’ve changed the world just an infinitesimal bit. And maybe even made it better. See if I’m right about that.
Read some of what I’ve written over the last five years (or not) and then go to www.eastsiderstheseries.com and donate to this Kickstarter.
EastSiders – New Web Series Worth Watching 2012
Kickstart This — “Eastsiders” Needs You 2013
Kit Williamson: Logo Online and the Web Series Renaissance 2013
How to Say Thank You — A Saga and a Case Study in Doing It Right 2013
Why I’m Supporting EastSiders — And Why You Should, Too 2014
Kit and Van and Cal and Thom and … Cassandra? 2014
When Not Shutting Up When You are Told to Shut Up is Important 2014
Kit Williamson on Slut-Shaming 2015
Return to Silver Lake – Long-Awaited Arrival of EastSiders Season 2 Does Not Disappoint 2015
Verdict on EastSiders Season 2: Most Assuredly the Best of the Lot 2015
Emmy Nods for EastSiders 2016
Cal and Thom live in Silver Lake … and also in my guest room in New Jersey.
Posted in EastSiders, Gay, Kickstarter, LGBT, Web Series | Tagged crowd funding, EastSiders, kickstarter, Kit Williamson, LGBT, van hansis, web series | Leave a comment
Lovely Signs of Life
Posted on December 8, 2016 by Mark Blackmon
I’ve just had the chance to view a screener of Andrew Keenan-Bolger and Adam Wachter’s short film Sign and if I had to sum it up in one word, that word would be “beautiful.”
Sign is the story of a relationship told entirely through sign language. It’s a bold choice, using a language that the vast majority of your audience is likely not to know and to eschew title cards or captions. It is, however, the correct choice.
John McGinty and Preston Sadleir are the couple at the center of the piece and there is never a moment when they are not sublime. McGinty has one of the most expressive faces and, for a young actor, he shows such a masterly of subtleness that I found it difficult to pull my focus away from him. That, of course, would be my loss, as Sadleir matches him note for note.
As a deaf actor, McGinty is, perhaps expectedly, a master signer and his signing is effortless. Sadleir, the hearing actor, who, in the story, learns ASL to better communicate with his new boyfriend, has a nice arc as you watch the clumsy early signing become more and more deft as the story progresses.
Preston Sadleir (l) is Ben and John McGinty is Aaron in the terrific short film, Sign.
Keenan-Bolger is, of course, one of Broadway’s Keenan-Bolger siblings whose individual and collective talents seem utterly boundless. He has, in addition to acting and singing and dancing, made quite the second career as a content creator, director, YA author, and filmmaker. He’s a dab hand behind the camera as well as in front. A gifted comedic actor (do yourself a favor and watch him in the web series Submissions Only, which he co-created with Kate Wetherhead), he shows a more sensitive and mature side here. His direction is smart and his cinematography shows he’s ready for a full-length project next.
Don’t think he’s given up the cheeky wit, though. Here, Sadleir’s Ben is seen teaching himself ASL with a Signing for Dummies book; our main couple watch a program on television that’s actually another Keenan-Bolger short, The Ceiling Fan; and he even puts his real-life boyfriend in as a Grindr trick!
Sign is billed as a “silent film,” but that’s giving short shrift to Wachter, whose score is note perfect throughout. It is the foundation upon which these vignettes rest and it seems to me that it functions more than mere underscoring and, instead, buttresses the scenes as a recitative for sign language. His variations on the same musical theme work to ensure that this series of short, disjointed scenes mesh together in a cohesive whole. It might help that Wachter wrote the story as well.
The “truth in journalism” part of this is that I had access to the screener because I gave to the crowd funding initiative for this film. It was worth every penny. Find out if its playing at a local film festival by visiting their website or following the film on Facebook and if you find that it’s playing nearby, then go! You’ll not regret it.
Posted in Actors, Gay, Independent Film, LGBT, Movies | Tagged Adam Wachter, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, deaf, gay, short film, Sign | Leave a comment
So Long, Larias
Posted on November 6, 2016 by Mark Blackmon
I’ve marveled over the years about both the reach of my occasional posts and the staying power of one particular one from 2013. It’s less about me and more about the power of serial storytelling.
YouTuber “MissFinlandia88” started subtitling the gay love story between Elias Vikstedt and Lari Väänänen on the Finnish soap Salatut Elämät (more or less, Secret Lives) about five years ago. In early January 2013, I first wrote about this pairing and how, thanks to one intrepid YouTuber, the show and this couple gained a worldwide English-speaking fanbase. It has been the most-read post on this blog since the beginning.
Social media, you see, works along the same constructs as a soap opera.
Paavola (left) and Roslöf portrayed Elias and Lari on a Finnish soap opera, known around the world thanks to an intrepid YouTuber who subtitled their scenes for an English-speaking audience.
Sadly, for fans of the Elias and Lari pairing — now known worldwide by the portmanteau Larias — the show has decided to kill off Elias, a shock twist that’s left fans reeling.
Elias came on as an already-out high school student and the son of one of the show’s long-serving characters. He fell for, and had a closeted romance with hockey star, Lari, whose tortured coming-out was the basis for much of their early story. But, it was less about the writing and more about the chemistry between the actors Petteri Paavola (Elias) and Ronny Roslöf (Lari) that propelled the story and sparked the imaginations of the fans.
When Paavola left the show for several months last year, Roslöf’s character took up with older doctor Kalle and now, in spite of Kalle’s recent rampant alcoholism, maybe he’ll once again take up with the grief-stricken Lari, who’s still recovering from a recent gunshot wound. (He was accidentally shot by Elias.) It’s a soap, remember!
In a recent Instagram post (above) Paavola thanked the couple’s fans and MissFinlandia88 who “took our story around the world.” He also thanked English-speaking fans on YouTube.
Well, all good things come to an end. For Paavola, who has been moonlighting as a real estate agent, he’ll still keep in touch with his on-screen ‘better half.’ The duo have become good friends and even play hockey on the same team. You never know where even a made-up gay relationship will take you.
To start over and watch everything, check out MissFinlandia88’s YouTube channel.
Posted in Europe, Gay, LGBT, Serial Drama, Soap Operas | Tagged Larias, Petteri Paavola, Ronny Roslof, salatut elamat | 1 Comment
Takei “Disappointed” in Gay Sulu
Posted on July 9, 2016 by Mark Blackmon
With all due respect to George Takei, whom we can all agree is awesome, I think the revelation that Hikaru Sulu is gay in the soon-to-be-released film Star Trek: Beyond is a fine thing.
Screenwriter and Scotty portrayer Simon Pegg says that it was done as an homage to Takei, who is openly gay, but Takei says he’s disappointed in the choice to take a character who has always been straight and suddenly make him gay 50 years after he was introduced in the original series. He says it’s against the vision of creator George Roddenberry.
Takei may have something there; after all, no one involved in the film reboot of the original series has had the benefit of knowing and working with Roddenberry. That said, I think if Roddenberry were alive today, he may well have approved.
(clockwise from top left) George Takei as Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek, the original television series, John Cho as Sulu in the latest Star Trek motion picture series, Zachary Quinto as the latest Spock, and Simon Pegg as Montgomery Scott, the chief engineer on the starship Enterprise. Pegg also wrote the screenplay for the latest film.
Zachary Quinto, who portrays Spock in the franchise had this to say, as reported on Towleroad:
I was disappointed by the fact that George was disappointed. Any member of the LGBT community that takes issue with the normalized and positive portrayal of members of our community in Hollywood and in mainstream blockbuster cinema…I get it that he has had his own personal journey and has his own personal relationship with this character but, you know, as we established in the first ‘Star Trek’ film in 2009, we’ve created an alternate universe, and my hope is that eventually George can be strengthened by the enormously positive response from especially young people who are heartened by and inspired by this really tasteful and beautiful portrayal of something that I think is gaining acceptance and inclusion in our societies across the world, and should be.
Quinto’s remarks buttress Pegg’s in The Guardian:
He’s right, it is unfortunate, it’s unfortunate that the screen version of the most inclusive, tolerant universe in science fiction hasn’t featured an LGBT character until now. We could have introduced a new gay character, but he or she would have been primarily defined by their sexuality, seen as the ‘gay character’, rather than simply for who they are, and isn’t that tokenism?
Justin Lin, Doug Jung and I loved the idea of it being someone we already knew because the audience have a pre-existing opinion of that character as a human being, unaffected by any prejudice. Their sexual orientation is just one of many personal aspects, not the defining characteristic. Also, the audience would infer that there has been an LGBT presence in the Trek Universe from the beginning (at least in the Kelvin timeline), that a gay hero isn’t something new or strange. It’s also important to note that at no point do we suggest that our Sulu was ever closeted, why would he need to be? It just hasn’t come up before.
Pegg continued, saying:
The viewing audience weren’t open minded enough at the time and it must have forced Roddenberry to modulate his innovation. His mantra was always ‘infinite diversity in infinite combinations’. If he could have explored Sulu’s sexuality with George, he no doubt would have. Roddenberry was a visionary and a pioneer but we choose our battles carefully.
And he ended the interview with a sentiment that, I believe, we can all agree with:
Whatever dimension we inhabit, we all just want to be loved by those we love (and I love George Takei). I can’t speak for every reality but that must surely true of this one. Live long and prosper.
For Trek geeks, I think the point that the TOS (the original series) timeline and the Kelvin (movie reboot) timelines are different and therefore the canon is different. For folks pushing for inclusion, I can’t imagine a better universe to do that in than Star Trek. Except, perhaps, for our own.
Somewhat Related Post from 2013: Here
Posted in Gay, LGBT, Movies, Television | Tagged gay, gay Sulu, George Takei, John Cho, LGBT, LGBT inclusion, Star Trek, Sulu | 1 Comment
‘The Outs’ Creator Adam Goldman Talks Queer Storytelling on the Internet
Posted on April 20, 2016 by Mark Blackmon
Here’s a good article from Esquire about Adam Goldman and the second season of The Outs. I haven’t written too much about The Outs, even though it is the series that originally got me hooked into the world of web series in 2012.
I found season one deeply satisfying. I found season two perhaps even more satisfying. The characters felt deeper in many ways and, perhaps naively, I was not expecting Jack and Paul (Hunter Canning and Tommy Heleringer) to be the emotional center, the real beating heart, of the series, even though these two were always my favorite characters.
It’s elegantly written, wryly funny, deathly serious and intelligent. Goldman’s intelligence shines through in every scene. It’s worth a watch on Vimeo for that alone. (But Canning and Heleringer are just lovely!)
Source: ‘The Outs’ Creator Adam Goldman Talks Queer Storytelling on the Internet
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Home Celebrities People in power should work to make industry democratic: Manoj Bajpayee
People in power should work to make industry democratic: Manoj Bajpayee
Mumbai, Jun 25 (PTI) Manoj Bajpayee says the film industry”s nepotistic culture will change only when established people work towards making Bollywood a more inclusive place for new talents.
Bajpayee believes the structural shift that everyone in the industry wants to see will begin once the powerful abolish the “insider-outsider” divide.
The debate around outsiders finding it hard to move up in the industry is back in the discourse after the tragic death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput on June 14.
Bajpayee, an outsider himself, said it was the responsibility of everyone in the industry to make the film industry a “fraternity”.
“The whole functioning of the industry, nepotism has been in the debate for few years now. It”ll change only if each and every individual who is positioned well, who is established and powerful starts making efforts to make it healthy and democratic for all the talented people who are coming in.
“This whole term ”insider-outsider” should vanish immediately. It isn”t the right way to define the industry. We will have to work very hard to turn this industry into a fraternity where each and everyone is welcomed,” Bajpayee told PTI.
Like Rajput, Bajpayee made his way to Bollywood from Bihar, getting his break with Shekhar Kapur”s “Bandit Queen” in 1994 and bursting onto the scene four years later with Ram Gopal Varma”s cult, “Satya”.
The National Award-winner has seen tremendous acclaim in his career with films like “Shool” in 1999, Anurag Kashyap”s 2012 gangster drama “Gangs of Wasseypur” and Hansal Mehta”s poignant “Aligarh”.
He has also featured in mainstream affairs like Akshay Kumar starrer “Special 26″, Milap Zaveri”s “Satyameva Jayate” and “Baaghi 2″.
Yet, it”s his unconventional choices that have made him stand out as an inspiration for outsiders who came after him.
When asked if the industry still reminds him of his outsider roots despite him owning a space for himself over all these years, Bajpayee said he never felt it.
“Maybe because they know you can”t mess with me! I don”t know but I never felt it. I don”t think in anyway anyone tries to remind me that I”m an outsider. They must be thinking that but never let me know.”
The 51-year-old actor observed that the slotting and division of people as insider-outsider started about two decades ago.
“Only in the last 15-20 years, some people started talking about it within their gangs, lobbies and started dividing the industry. I never felt that because I never looked for validation from anywhere else. I wanted to achieve what I wanted to achieve. I pushed my way through.”
What Bajpayee did face was undercurrents of projected insecurities of the established, who felt threatened by him.
The actor said he battled the inner politics and “discrimination”, which isn”t necessarily film industry-specific.
“When you come in the industry and start getting noticed, there are always people who think you”re a threat to their position or you suddenly may come into the competition. This is the kind of politics and competitiveness which happen in every industry. I don”t mind it.”
Bajpayee said he remained unfazed by how people perceived him.
“You have to work your way through. I never shied away from having that kind of competition. Everyone feels discriminated, I don”t mind it. As long as your resolve, your goal is clear, you can go on chasing that without caring about any kind of competition and ill feelings towards you.”
The actor is now gearing up for the release of his film “Bhonsle”, set to stream Sony LIV from June 26.
Directed by Devashish Makhija, the feature narrates the story of a police constable (Bajpayee), who tries to help migrants fight against local politicians.
“Bhonsle”, which premiered at Busan International Film Festival in 2018, travelled to several festivals and also bagged Bajpayee his second best actor trophy at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards after “Aligarh” in 2016.
Bajpayee said it took more than four years for the film to be made, and the decision to travel to festivals was in the hope to generate buzz for the independent movie.
“We decided to take it many film festivals to gain credibility because independent films don”t have many mentors here, they don”t find distributors and exhibitors easily. It was better for the film to keep travelling to festivals, be in the news, so that someone somewhere gets interested.
“In the end, it was quite a tumultuous task to sell the film to a corporate house which could mentor and distribute it. So we decided to release it ourselves in March-April but then the lockdown happened and Sony LIV came as a blessing to us.”
The “Family Man” star hopes the film finds its audience.
“I hope and I”m sure the journey we started five years ago proves worthwhile in the end. We are very hopeful that ”Bhonsle” is going to leave a mark with the audience,” he added. PTI JUR BK BK
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Joss Whedon: Storytelling in Different Media
When I recently interviewed writer-director Joss Whedon for Knowledge@Wharton, I asked whether he viewed the different media in which he works — film, television, online — as fundamentally different or as merely different distribution channels for similar content. Whedon replied that, while these media are connecting in ways that he finds “both fascinating and appalling,” you need to respect the format in which you’re working. Reacting against the current trend of “trying to make every story work on every platform,” Whedon stressed the importance of “absolutely respecting that the media are different.” As Whedon stated:
Sometimes you’re like, “Can you just make a frickin’ movie! Can it not be a franchise and a comic book and a bobblehead? Can the characters just matter?”
I had the opportunity to follow up with Whedon yesterday at a press event at New York Comic Con, and I asked him to contrast the different forms in which he has worked. Whedon responded:
[With] online, obviously, I don’t have quite the same money — but I kind of love that. It has the advantage of being home-brewed. But that means it doesn’t reach as wide an audience — yet.
[With] television, I have the opportunity to explore characters for, hopefully, years…and really get underneath and see what makes them tick. And then decide something else makes them tick. That’s really exciting.
And movies? Movies are just big. I mean, the thing about movies is you have to squeeze out a lot of that introspection and that subtlety. But, if you get it right, they’re this really concentrated dose of the story you want to tell, as opposed to spinning it out over years. And that can be just as exciting.
They all have their frustrations…but it’s just storytelling. And there’s nothing else I like more.
The original interview with Whedon is available at Knowledge@Wharton: “Joss Whedon’s Plan to Monetize Internet Content (Watch Out, Hollywood)”
Photos from Comic Con of Joss Whedon, along with “Battlestar Galactica” and “Dollhouse” star Tahmoh Penikett, are in my Flickr account.
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4 thoughts on “Joss Whedon: Storytelling in Different Media”
Erin Wyher says:
So you had one question… and you DIDN’T ask him why he is so awesome?
I wasn’t necessarily going to watch Dollhouse, but I might now, just to see more Tahmoh Penikett.
Kendall Whitehouse says:
Plenty of others — particularly audience members at the panel session — asked him variants of your question. So I decided to go a different way.
But, if we had more time, your question was next on my list!
:Kendall
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Norris confirmed for federal judgeship in Memphis
Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris (R- Collierville) and Senate Democratic Caucus Chairman Jeff Yarbro (D-Nashville) attend a hearing on open records exemptions in Nashville on Jan. 30, 2018. (Erik Schelzig, Tennessee Journal)
The Senate on Thursday voted to confirm the long-delayed judicial nomination of state Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris. The Collierville Republican now heads to the federal court bench in Memphis. The confirmation vote was 51-44. The chamber also confirmed former federal prosecutor and FBI agent Eli Richardson to a federal judgeship in Nashville.
Here is some reaction to Norris’ confirmation:
I recommended Senator Norris to the president, and I strongly supported Mark’s nomination. He is respected by his peers around the country, having been elected chairman of the Council of State Governments, and has been an advocate and a champion for federalism and for the separation of powers. He is a citizen, a lawyer and a legislator. I have known him for many years — since I was the governor of Tennessee — and I am glad the Senate voted to confirm him today. — U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Maryville).
“Mark Norris has long been a devoted public servant in Tennessee, and I am pleased he will continue to serve our state as a federal district court judge,” said Corker. “I am confident Mark will faithfully uphold the Constitution and serve West Tennesseans with integrity as he has throughout his terms in the state legislature. — U.S. Sen. Bob Corker (R-Chattanooga).
As our Senate Majority Leader, Mark has been an indispensable asset not just to the Senate but to state government as a whole. While we will all miss his keen mind, sound judgment and strong leadership in state government, we can take comfort in the fact our federal courts have gained an outstanding judge. — State Senate Speaker Randy McNally (R-Oak Ridge).
Congratulations to Mark Norris for being confirmed as a West Tennessee federal judge. Mark’s many years of service have made him highly respected throughout the entire state of Tennessee, and I believe he will make an excellent addition to this court. — U.S. Rep. David Kustoff (R-Memphis).
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6 Responses to Norris confirmed for federal judgeship in Memphis
Stuart I. Anderson says:
Another conservative goes to the federal court as a reward to those of us who unenthusiastically voted for President Trump. It now appears that the Republicans are set to pick up another two or three seats in the Senate so we can look forward to another two years of moving the judiciary to the right at an even faster pace.
cjmcd says:
HOORAY !!!
James White says:
Good that he us Out of the Legislature. He voted for and Pushed for an Article V Constitutional Convention. Good riddance.
Donna Locke says:
Norris was the brains of that outfit.
Silence Dogood says:
No doubt Norris is not as Conservative as we would like. Still an upgrade from the typical legislate from the bench scum nominated by Obama. Yay, President Trump making America great again one Federal Judge at a time. ??
Excellent legal and legislative mind. Judiciary’s gain. Legislature’s loss.
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Shooting yourself in the foot
At risk of sleep walking into a proposal for an EU financial transaction tax, the UK Treasury is now receiving some well-needed, and wholly unintentional, diplomatic help from Algirdas Šemeta, the European Commissioner for Taxation.
Mr. Šemeta took to the European comment pages over the weekend, trying to convince those countries that remain opposed to the FTT to come to their senses – literally. Calling for a debate based on “common sense and facts”, he claimed that the evidence in the Commission’s own impact assessment had been mis-used by those who oppose an FTT. A spokesperson for Mr. Šemeta said they now intend to “fine-tune the economic analysis”, presumably to put an end to the outrageous practice of using the Commission’s own economic evidence as evidence when considering the desirability of a proposal.
In any case, amongst other countries, Mr. Šemeta seems to have targeted Sweden – a country which actually had a go at implementing a financial transaction tax in the late eighties (with pretty disastrous consequences). In an article in yesterday’s Svenska Dagbladet, he argued, “The Commission understands the Swedish hesitation, given the experiences the Swedes have had with an FTT. But we want to ensure that the Swedish experiences have been taken into account when we formulated the proposal.”
This didn’t quite have the desired effect.
A leader in today’s Swedish daily Sydsvenska Dagbladet – hardly a eurosceptic publication – carried the headline ”The Commission is too cocky”. Here goes:
“Šemeta starts by requesting a debate based on ‘common sense and fact’. Then he discards those who have questioned the proposed transaction tax, saying that ‘they either haven’t read the Commission’s proposal or haven’t understood it’. The Swedish National Debt Office, which in its opinion for the [Swedish] Finance Department labelled the proposal ‘exceptionally poorly thought through’?…Finance Minister Anders Borg has read but not understood – or perhaps not even read? [He doesn’t] get the facts? Or lacks common sense?”
It goes on,
“One rationale [behind the tax] which the Commission has referred to, is that there are currently around ten countries that have some sort of tax on financial transactions. This is not good, thinks the Commission, as it distorts the competition on the internal market. But why wouldn’t the tax proposed by the Commission have similar distorting effects, albeit on a different level? There is high probability that businesses will move to different countries.”
The paper then gives it both barrels,
“Šemetas intervention shows that the EU-commission has a serious communications problem which seems to stem from an even more serious attitude problem. A slightly more humble approach wouldn’t hurt from an institution that lacks a popular mandate. In particular considering the tricky situation that the EU is currently in, or rather, has put itself in.”
Similarly, Karl Sigfrid, Swedish MP for the governing party Moderaterna, takes Šemetas to task in a reply in Svenska Dagbladet,
“Šemeta wants to kill off three alleged myths, the first being that a financial transaction tax would give us fewer jobs and lower growth. The interesting thing about this myth is that it’s from the EU Commission’s own analysis, which says that the reduced productivity resulting from the EU-tax is just as large as the income generated from the tax, and probably even greater.”
Sigfrid concludes,
“The article by the Tax Commissioner hints that if we only get an EU tax, indebted countries will not need to consolidate their budgets to any greater extent. Instead of trying to sell us miracle cures, it would be better if the Commission emphasised the importance of work and responsibility.”
Note to George Osborne: put Šemeta on your Christmas card list.
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This is an index of all my Warhammer 40,000 (40K) ‘fan fiction’ concepts. These ideas came about while chatting to other fans in many of the Warhammer forums I frequent. These concepts deal mainly with areas not traditionally covered in the official 40K background material, such as Adeptus Mechanicus science, Imperial technology, and the mythical Dark Age of Technology. These areas of 40K are left open to speculation, and during these speculative discussions I like to put forward ideas that justify the image of 40K as seen in the artwork and stories. No matter how crazy Warhammer may seem I think it can be explained, and I endeavour to explain it away every chance I get! During the ensuing, and often lengthy, discussions on these forums my ideas were honed into the concepts that I present to you here. The musing can be used as a basis of scenarios for RPGs such as Dark Heresy and Rogue Trader. I hope to show that with a little imagination anything is possible. While based on the works published by Games Workshop, this is fan-fiction (Philverse) and should not be taken as ‘canon‘.
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The Dark Age of Technology
A time long before the Imperial records of history begin; a time of myth in the current 41st millennium. It is an important period as all technology and social concepts derive from the highly advanced society of this era. To understand were the Imperium comes from is to understand why it is the way it is, and perhaps gives an insight into the future. This is purely speculative, and is designed with a mind to reinforce the image of current 40K.
The ‘Golden Age of Technology‘ is a time when the humans in league with their machine allies (descendants of human technology) conquered the stars. Machines had advanced to a sentient state, and worked in partnership with humans under the ‘Mars Accord’ treaty. Each side brought their own strengths to the table, to create a civilization far greater than the sum of it’s parts. Yet this great and powerful civilization did not last. It fell in an apocalypse born of human evolution, heralding the Age of Strife and 5,000 years of barbarism.
For ever more the Golden Age of Technology would be known as the Dark Age of Technology.
Worlds of the Imperium
There are over a million worlds under Imperial control. Worlds on the easiest to navigate warp routes were re-discovered first during the great crusade, but many more are brought into the fold every year due to the work of the Rogue Traders. However, the Adeptus Mechanicus estimated that around 70 million worlds are inhabited within the galaxy, many cut of from the Imperium due to treacherous warp routes and warp storms.
Billions to Millions
During the Age of Strife the advanced human/ machine ‘Golden Age’ civilization suffered a catastrophe of biblical proportions; overrun by the rogue Psyker epidemic. Billions of worlds were lost during this time to daemonic attack, and the souls of the inhabitants sucked into the warp to feed the ever growing Chaos Ghods. Humanity never forgot the fall, the death of so many of their kin and the desertion of the machines. It is recorded in the oldest legends, and handed down through the generations in fairy tales for the young and parables for the old. The Imperium seeks to reclaim the worlds humanity lost. Most they rediscover are dead worlds devoid of life and unsuitable for re-colonisation. The Imperium is but a fraction of the worlds inhabited during the ‘Golden Age’. At present the Imperium stands at a mere million worlds, maybe several, but over 15 billion; dead worlds have been catalogued.
The Worlds of the Imperium
Ecopolis
What we consider conventional socio-economic models would fail to bring about the super massive populations found on the Hive Worlds of 41st millennium (we are currently in the 3rd millennium). The reasons for the extreme populations has it roots in Earth’s (Terra’s) past. It is a natural progression of cause and effect, of humanity adapting to its new surroundings brought about by its short sighted mismanagement of resources, to the great technological innovations that changed our civilization forever.
Housing in 40K
As populations soared on ancient Terra, humanity struggled to cope with ever depleting resources. Many wars were fought to gain control, and many terrorist attacks endured by all populations, but in the end all resources used to power conventional technologies ran dry. During this time profound changes in the way society functioned and a person’s image of their role in society came about. Born of this time is the foundations of a new way of life. The Ecopolis concept is an extrapolation of technologies being developed now, in the 21st century, coupled with the security features needed to resist humanity’s greatest adversary: itself!
The Ecopolis
The Imperial Guard is the backbone of the Imperium’s might. An army raised of a million worlds, all pulling together and fighting to save humanity. Drafted in the trillions, as part of Hive World population control, ordinary men and women stand shoulder to shoulder on the front lines of the Imperium’s war zones. Unwanted by their home world, and desperate to win a Veteran’s Pension upon completion of their tour and to start a new life on a resettlement, they fight will zeal and determination.
Nothing can prepare a citizen for the horror of 40K warfare, and the average life expectancy for a raw recruit is a mere 15 hours (of actual combat). Those fortunate enough to survive ‘The Grinder’ are then transferred into specialist units known as ‘families’, a close-knit specialist unit of comrades (brothers and sisters in arms). The most common is the sniper support family (SSF), usually a mixture of female snipers and male bodyguards, though this is not set in stone. The SSF provide cover for those within the maelstrom of ‘The Grinder’, it is their lot to watch untold millions die before their eyes. Their only comfort is that as part of a family they may survive long enough finish a tour.
The Imperial Guard
Ogryn
Human populations exposed to environments other than Terra standard find certain suitable genes increase in frequency throughout the gene pool, and others decrease. This natural adoption process leads to humans with marked physical and MEME differences from the ‘average’ human template. The natural skewing of the gene pool to environmental conditions is tolerated by the Imperium. However, if these differences are the result of mutations in the genes affording additional advantageous adaptation, the Imperium classifies them as a new species. These ‘non-humans’ are marked ‘xenos’ and exterminated, yet many who seem to be on the fringe of the gene-pool are determined to be 100% human and welcomed into the Imperium. One of the most startling is the Ogryn, named after the first specimens found of the Death World: Colosseo I, the Ogrynn (empire).
Tolerance in the Imperium
Ogryn are at the extreme Mesomorph/ Endomorph within the human cline that shows a pronounced influence of artificial genes introduced into the human genome during the Dark Age of Technology to improve physical robustness in new colonists. It is theorised that due to harsh living endured on Death Worlds that the population’s gene ratios naturally skewed towards the toughening artificial genes, which start to dominate the gene pool. The Ogryn of Colosseo I have integrated back into the general population and spread to many worlds since the dawn of the Imperium. These Ogryn are also prone to thyroid hyperactivity, which gives them their distinctive and classic ‘Ogryn’ look.
The Ogryn
The Adeptus Mechanicus are an autonomous Empire allied with Terra to form the core of the Imperial infrastructure. The are responsible for all of the Imperium’s advanced technology.
Cult of the Machine
The Adeptus-Mechanicus is the official title of an organisation within the Cult Mechanicus that operates in conjunction with the Imperium. The Adeptus Mechanicus builds all of the Imperium’s higher technology to be used by the various Imperial Organisations. It is a secretive society that jealousy guards it’s ‘intellectual property’, and act as guardians of humanity’s most powerful technologies. The Cult worships the Deus-Emperor as the personification of the Omnissiah (Machine Ghod). They revere the spirit of the machine, the system itself, and the ‘great architect’.
Indexium Adeptus Mechanicus
Imperial Technology
Technology in the Imperium is far in advance of anything we have today. Many technologies familiar to those in the 21st century such as internal combustion engines and electronics only exist on the most primitive fringe worlds. Devices such as computers are several generations ahead of what we have today, moving beyond Optoelectronic, and the organic. Familiar interfaces like keyboards, mice, HUD (heads up displays) and even future holo-interfaces are about as innovative as stone circles to the Imperium’s technicians. In 40K interface technology is so advanced that is heard to tell where a human consciousness ends and a machine begins. Technology interfaces are seamless and unseen. This can throw those looking at 40K technology with an archaic 21st century mind set, and many could easily assume that interface technology is basic or non-existent.
Standardisation of Technology
The STC (Standard Template Construct) is the standard specification of technology used in the Imperium. All technology produced in the Imperium adheres to the STC specifications (similar to ISO standards (Interstellar Standards Organisation)) and all measures are maintained by the Adeptus Mechanicus (i.e. rods of measure). This means that components to an engine can be built on many different Forgeworlds and yet they will fit together flawlessly (with mk 1 persuader hammer!).
Imperial Technology Index
The Imperium is consists of a million worlds, all with their own interests and culture, vying for power. Keeping such a vast empire from fragmenting requires not only a firm hand, but a sharp mind. Effective intelligence gathering and prompt convert action has saved many a world. It is the holy Inquisition that is tasked with securing the Imperium from within. Seeking out the traitors and deviants that would divide the Imperium, bringing humanity to it’s knees, in the face of untold alien threats and ancient supernatural powers.
Fear of the unseen
The Primarchs are genetically re-engineered clone ‘sons’ of the Emperor. Their bodies where created without souls and act as a vessel for the reconstituted consciousness ripped from the Emperor’s own gestalt soul. Only the Emperor’s unique warded DNA structure could contain such power, and coupled with his vast arcane magics (beyond alpha ability) could allow him to forge these 20 divine beings. Their creation greatly weakened the Emperor, but the advantages outweighed the sacrifice. Each Primarch is a god of antiquity reborn. Their very being infused with the positive essence of the warp: imbuing them immense psionic enhanced powers. Such is their might they could scatter whole armies and return unscathed. It is these 20 ‘gods’ that gave rise to the hordes of demigods [Nephilim], the Space Marines, each as strong as Hercules himself and bound in Archaeotech to further enhance his powers. It is these armies that retook the Galaxy for humankind.
Quote: “Magnus the Red was a giant of a man, standing far taller than even his brother Primarchs, his hair and complexion a livid red. Most remarkable of all was the enormous cyclopean eye set deep into the Primarch’s forehead; where normal men have two eyes, Magnus had one. His strength was lauded as rivalling that of Russ, but he preferred to expend his energies learning and pursuing ancient arcana than the art of battle. His physical peculiarities were never remarked upon by the other Primarchs; after all, Sanguinius was blessed with wings and Leman Russ himself bore the sharpest of fangs. Nonetheless, the Wolf-King feared that the taint of Chaos was ingrained within the giant’s soul. But the Emperor would not hear of his suspicions, as Magnus was one of his own sons.” [source: Index Astartes/ WD 258]
The Primarch
With the Emperor deified as a god by the Ecclesiarchy, the Adeptus Astartes have been proclaimed as (accorded the rank of) Angels within the hierarchy of the Imperium’s religion, who bring swift judgement to those who betray the Emperor’s divine will. This has led to the Adeptus Astartes being referred to as the ‘Angels of Death’. Their primary operating environment is within STC structures; whether subterranean hive, interstellar ship or the vast hulks that litter space. They are tasked with keeping such structures under Imperial control, reclaiming them from xenos and renegade human alike if needs be (this role of taking STC structures is why the Adeptus Mechanicus supports the Marines to such a high degree). The Adeptus Astartes is the official name of the ‘Space Marines’ (with is not really an accurate translation from High Gothic), the term by which we know them.
The Space Marines are humanity’s finest warriors, a perfect blending of wrought flesh and Dark Age technology. Each Marine is an awe inspiring sight to behold, standing near eight feet tall encased in Power Armour, they are living colossi. Their badge of office is their armour, a technological marvel formed from thick Ceraform plates bonded to an tough exoskeleton, and motivated by strength augmenting artificial muscles. All orchestrated by an advanced artificial brain known as a machine spirit; the ghost of the machine, acting in unity with the Marine’s mind. A Marine without armour is as strong as a bull through sheer body mass, and further enhanced by his armour he goes beyond superhuman and can lift a fully loaded cart over their head! (think off the classic Superman picture with the car.) A Marine is strong enough to lift a modern day SUV and throw it aside!
Indexium Adeptus Astartes
Marine weapon systems
Marines are well trained in the Arts of Mars*. They utilise a wide variety off weaponry in their practice, from mono-molecular blades in knife wrestling to Plasma Cannon as anchor man in formation drills. Even the use of their bare armour as a weapon is incorporated into their Chapter’s unarmed combat styles, relentlessly drilled and practised through sparing. All Marines are experts in their weapons and the weapons of all Imperial forces. Out of all the weapons available to the most elite of the elite, the Marine almost exclusively used the Bolter. With good reason.
The ‘Arts of Mars’ is a literal translation of ‘martial arts’. The word ‘martial’ (arc Martialis) derives from the ancient Roman god of war. In a 40K sense it also refers the the fact the using technology and knowledge in combat falls under the sphere of the Adeptus Mechanicus, and their seat of power is Mars. The Adeptus Mechanicus even retain close combat techniques and combat styles in their data sanctuaries and electro-grafts (notable in jacked up death cult assassins etc.). Mars is still the ‘god of war’ in the 41st millennium.
These are the armaments of choice of the Adeptus Astartes. A versatile weapon system linked into the machine spirit of the Marine’s Power Armour, a spirit that communes directly with their mind. Each Bolt responds to the Marine’s intent and switches mode to match and fulfil a specific tactical role. This versatile smart weapon system is the foundation upon which tactical Marine units are based, and its use and tactics are at the core of early Marine combat doctrine. It is this versatility in the field that makes the Marines so dangerous, as they can adapt their tactics to the situation at hand in an instant.
The Bolt Gun
Small arms of the Imperium
The Imperium fields a huge range of rugged weaponry derived from the dark age of technology. Though some of the more exotic devices used by the ‘Iron Men’, such as conversion beamers and distortion cannon, are all but lost (exclusively retained by the Adeptus Mechanicus) there are still some highly advanced weapons systems available. The Bolter has been covered above, this section covers all other hand held weapons.
Autogun
The humble Autogun is similar in concept to our modern day automatics, and assault rifles. There are some differences, such as the use of caseless ‘star flechette’ ammunition with electronic ignition. It is also interesting that these weapons do not use any kind of gas blow-back mechanism to reload, but an electronic motor and revolting cylinder breech (similar to a Gatling gun/ G11 hybrid). The cylinder can be accessed from the side port (dud rounds are ejected by centrifugal force and do not need manual clearing). This makes the weapon highly robust and reliable. The only down side is charge, but this is supplied by a fuel cell (later the STC thermoelectric cell).
The Small Arms
Speculative Xnos re-imaged
This is a collection of xenos re-images. Where I attempt to endow a far more alien and inhuman feel to each of these species. This is done by explaining how they came about and putting forward concepts about their nature that gives rise to completely different set of emotional responses and logical objectives. These re-images make the xenos truly ‘alien’. However we can understand how they work in principle, but we cannot relate to them in any way. A note on terminology: these xenos are not ‘humanoid’ aliens, they are ‘Slannoid’ as they are fashioned in a similar body form as the ancient Slann (just as humans are Slannoid).
Xenos Index
The Eldar are ‘Elves in Space’, and a continuation the Elf myth as portrayed by Tolkien. They are the perfect being. Better than humans in every way; smarter, faster, fearless and immortal. They appear in stories to show that wisdom and knowledge equals great power. A personification of academic achievement, that anything is possible if you know how; from curing disease and defects (all healthy), to correcting even minor imperfections (plastic surgery, then gene therapy). They are a symbol of the beautiful people. That a beautiful mind creates a beautiful world and people. They are angels in humanoid form. Elves are what many of us desire to be. But are Elves really an incarnation of divine perfection? (Let me introduce you to Slaanesh…) They all, Eldar and Elves alike, seem to have lost something along their way; a spark of humanity and drive, and as such they wither and die. To stave of this end, they become extreme both physically and mentally (the more extreme the worse they are). It seems to me they are as much a warning as an ideal.
The Eldar
The Tau are a bright new empire in the darkness of 40K. Technologically they are brilliant and advancing quickly, and fuelled with an ideology of absolutes they are sure and swift. With all of their society pulling together, working for the ‘Greater Good’, they have accomplished much. They seek to bring all to their cause, to unite the galaxy under their leadership, but woe betide anyone who stands in their way. Yet how much free will and greater good can there be if you only have one realistic choice? What happens when the ideology of the greater good gets in the way of those in power? Who’s greater good is the greatest? With the castes sacrificing ever more under the Eternals direction, cracks are starting to appear in this young civilization. The road to hell is paved with good intentions.
The Tau
Orks are the personification of the barbarian ideal. The fear of an unknown and ferocious enemy, an enemy that will not back down, cannot be bargained with, and cannot be cowed. Orks are the ultimate ‘thugs’ in 40K, even the smallest is far more massive than a mere human. However what really makes Orks truly dangerous is that their brutality is matched by their cunning, and deep within their make-up the power of psionic energy courses through their meridians. This power can be combined when many gather together, giving rise to the mighty Waaaagh! An endless war without an end. Orks live for war, and combat, to them it is as natural and common as breathing.
The Orks
This section covers some of the models I have used to create my art. I’ve long been interested in computer generated imagery, mainly because the modelling aspect. It appeals to me because you ‘build it’ in 3D virtual world, move it about, and see how it works (I think engineering is in my genes). It’s like bringing engineering/ architecture/ perspective drawings to life. Originally the aim was to create models for use in a comic book project, but it never got off the ground.
One of the first models I built was a Space Marine (as I rarely do things by half, and like to jump in feet first – and drown – it’s more fun that way ;-) ). The model underwent several revisions, mainly because of movement problems, not having a clue, and improvements (rebuilds) as I learn. It continues to be revised though now it’s more for style then anything else. At some point in the future I want to totally redesign the armour and incorporate some of the many ideas I have put forward in the forums; such as joints form the underwater ‘newt suit’ and my dynamic plate armour (which is really hard to explain, so I have to show it!).
The 3D Page
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Phoebe Promotes Witchery Activewear
PHOEBE Tonkin is very healthy for a near-extinct, shapeshifting supernatural werewolf.
Of course, she’s only that on telly (she stars in HBO’s The Vampire Diaries the CW’s The Originals). In real life, Tonkin, 26, is decidedly un-undead.
A green-living, rosy-cheeked, ballet-bodied hiking fan, she co-founded the Your Zen Life blog with her actor mate Teresa Palmer.
Actually, Tonkin has just resigned from official duties there due to time constraints – Vampire The Originals films in Atlanta, and she regularly works 16-hour days.
“When we started the site almost five years ago, there weren’t lots of other health blogs,” she says. “It wasn’t so much of a business back then, as a hobby. Now we realise what an incredible thing we created and I want to allow it to flourish.”
She and Palmer still talk all the time – “I’m a sidelines supporter” – and Tonkin remains invested in the issues that drive the site. “For me, wellness doesn’t necessarily just mean food, exercise and body image,” she says. “It’s also looking after yourself spiritually, making time for family and friends, finding balance in your life. It’s being able to work hard and reach for goals, while making time to take care of yourself – mentally and physically.”
Such thinking appeals to Witchery, which has tapped Tonkin as the first of its ‘women in motion’ promoting its new Balance range of activewear.
Tonkin was the perfect choice, says Witchery’s managing director, Linda Levy, “because she is able to maintain a healthy lifestyle, while staying grounded and happy amid the often hectic and demanding world of film and TV”. The range is designed to take you from the cafe to the gym and even dinner.
Big on black and grey, with cobalt highlights, it includes leggings and crop tops in high-performance fabrics, with flat-lock seams for streamlining (and running without friction).
There are sporty tees and perforated shorts (extra airflow!) for working out, and de-constructed trenches and draped pants for going out.
“My own aesthetic is very much in line with Witchery Balance; I prefer functional and practical clothing,” says Tonkin.
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From the American Academy of PediatricsClinical Report
Management Principles for Acute Illness in Patients With Medium-Chain Acyl-Coenzyme A Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Tracy L. McGregor, Susan A. Berry, Katrina M. Dipple, Rizwan Hamid and COUNCIL ON GENETICS
Pediatrics January 2021, 147 (1) e2020040303; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2020-040303
Tracy L. McGregor
aDivision of Medical Genetics and Genomic Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee;
Susan A. Berry
bDivision of Genetics and Metabolism, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Minneapolis, Minnesota;
Katrina M. Dipple
cDivision of Genetic Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; and
Rizwan Hamid
dDivision of Medical Genetics and Genomic Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
Medium-chain acyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency (MCADD) is a fatty acid oxidation disorder in which the patient is unable to break down fats to produce energy. This disorder places children at risk for metabolic decompensation during periods of stress, such as routine childhood illnesses. The intent of this clinical report is to provide pediatricians with additional information regarding the acute clinical care of patients with MCADD. Although each patient with MCADD will still be expected to have a primary metabolic physician, the involvement of the primary care provider is crucial as well. Appropriate treatment of children with MCADD can lead to avoidance of morbidity and mortality.
ED —
GIR —
glucose infusion rate
IV —
MCADD —
medium-chain acyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency
Disease Description
Medium-chain acyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency (MCADD) is a fatty acid oxidation disorder in which the patient is unable to break down fats to produce energy.1,2 MCADD is inherited as an autosomal recessive disorder resulting from homozygous or compound heterozygous mutations in the ACADM gene.3 The incidence of MCADD in the United States is between 1:13 000 and 1:19 000.4,5 Screening for MCADD is now included in all US newborn screening programs.6 Medium-chain acyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase is 1 of 4 mitochondrial enzymes that perform the initial steps in fatty acid β-oxidation, resulting in the generation of ketone bodies. Ketone bodies provide a crucial source of energy, particularly for the brain, once hepatic glycogen stores are depleted. During periods of routine childhood illness, when a child develops a negative caloric balance because of a combination of inadequate intake and increased metabolic demand, a biochemically unaffected child will first use stored hepatic glycogen then switch to fatty acid oxidation for production of ketones as a source of energy. Children with MCADD cannot make this switch when they have exhausted their glucose and glycogen stores. Many of the presenting symptoms of MCADD, such as vomiting, irritability, lethargy, and seizures, are attributable to the ensuing hypoketotic hypoglycemia. If not treated properly and promptly, symptoms can progress relatively rapidly to coma and death.
Children with MCADD may appear normal at birth and classically present with symptoms between 2 months and 2 years of age. However, severe presentations in neonates during the first week of life and at older ages have also been seen.7–9 The classic presentation of MCADD usually occurs during a routine childhood illness, particularly gastroenteritis. The associated feeding intolerance, secondary to decreased desire for oral intake, paired with emesis can lead to the critical risk factor of prolonged fasting. Some children also present during weaning from nighttime feedings because they are unable to tolerate the longer periods of fasting between feedings. Before inclusion of MCADD in newborn screening panels, up to 18% of patients could have a fatal outcome after the disease is revealed with their first routine childhood illness.7,10 MCADD is now included in the newborn screening panels in all states.6 By testing for MCADD in newborn screening programs, providers can institute appropriate avoidance of fasting in affected patients so that catastrophic outcomes can be avoided. Further guidance regarding the evaluation of abnormal newborn screen results can be found on the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics Web site (https://www.acmg.net).
Acute Management
At-home Care
Many children with MCADD have a metabolic specialist primarily responsible for the care of their condition. Parents are instructed to monitor the child carefully, especially during periods of illness. Symptoms that should prompt concern include decreased oral intake, increased sleepiness, decreased activity, and vomiting. Some metabolic specialists institute a home glucose monitoring plan that includes checking glucose concentrations during periods of illness and whenever hypoglycemic symptoms are suspected. Other specialists prefer that patients present for evaluation when there are illnesses or circumstances that may prompt hypoglycemia. At-home care for a patient with MCADD may be possible as long as the child can tolerate adequate oral intake to prevent hypoglycemia, but caregivers should only attempt to do so in consultation with the patient’s metabolic specialist. Rehydration solutions intended to replace fluid and electrolytes during periods of diarrhea and vomiting do not contain enough sugar to maintain blood glucose concentrations in a patient with MCADD; better choices for children no longer consuming infant formula or human milk are drinks that contain higher concentrations of sugar, such as juice or sports drinks.
For some patients, the metabolic specialist will prescribe bedtime doses of raw cornstarch, a complex carbohydrate that breaks down slowly, releasing glucose for an extended period of time. However, in the face of an illness that increases metabolic demand, cornstarch alone may not be sufficient to prevent overnight hypoglycemia. Pediatric health care providers and parents should be cautious and conservative when assessing a patient with MCADD. The pediatric health care provider should pay particular attention to the parent or caregiver’s assessment of mental status in a child of any age. A mild decrease in activity level or attentiveness or a behavior unusual to the caregiver may be an early signal of an MCADD exacerbation, which can progress rapidly to seizures, coma, or death.
It is recommended that a child with a known diagnosis of MCADD be brought to the emergency department (ED) for supplemental glucose administration early in the course of an illness to prevent development or progression of an MCADD exacerbation. This is particularly important when regular oral intake cannot be guaranteed or when parents or caregivers are unsure of the severity of symptoms. Patients and their families are typically given a sick letter or emergency letter written by the child’s metabolic specialist to present at the time of arrival in the ED. Patients may also wear a medical alert bracelet or necklace to notify medical personnel of their condition. Patients and parents or caregivers are advised to carry a copy of the emergency letter with them for unexpected illnesses while away from home and are also advised to share it with the child’s primary care provider. This letter usually also contains useful information for any health care provider who is planning an elective procedure. At a minimum, this letter provides direct care instructions for the ED and contact information for the metabolic specialist or provider. The metabolic specialist should be notified promptly about a patient’s visit to the ED, even if the result of the ED evaluation is negative and the patient appears well and suitable for discharge from the hospital.
It cannot be stressed enough that at the time of arrival to the ED, patients with MCADD require immediate triage and medical attention. If required to wait their turn, the illness may progress to life-threatening stages in the interim, even with a brief wait. The patient should be evaluated rapidly for signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, including mental status changes. Patients with hypoglycemia on presentation should be treated on the basis of the severity of hypoglycemia. The most critical aspect of management of patients with MCADD is the provision of glucose, either orally or intravenously, as soon as possible, especially if there are any concerns about mental status changes. If the glucose concentrations are at or just above the normal range, the patient is not symptomatic, and the patient can tolerate sustained oral intake, then the provision of simple carbohydrates by mouth may be enough to maintain a normal blood glucose concentration. If the determination is made to discharge such a patient from the hospital rather than admit, the health care provider needs to educate the patient and/or caregivers of the signs or symptoms that should prompt a return visit to the ED. These signs include decreased mental status, decreased oral intake due to refusal or emesis, dehydration, prolonged illness, signs or symptoms of hypoglycemia, and increased caregiver concern. Follow-up arrangements with the patient’s primary metabolic specialist should be made before discharge from the ED.
Many providers recommend placement of an intravenous (IV) catheter for administration of dextrose fluids at presentation to the ED, even before the examination or laboratory evaluation. If a patient with MCADD presents with a blood glucose concentration below normal range or has symptoms of hypoglycemia, then it is critical than an IV catheter be placed immediately for the administration of dextrose-containing fluids, regardless of the patient’s tolerance for oral intake. A symptomatic patient with MCADD should have acute hypoglycemia treated with a bolus of 0.25 mg/kg dextrose, up to 25 g. Once euglycemia is restored, then continuous infusion of fluids containing glucose should be established. Dextrose 10% in water without any added salts is too hypotonic for continuous infusion. For children who are younger than 12 months, dextrose 10% in one-quarter–normal saline is recommended. For children who are older, dextrose 10% in half-normal saline may be administered. The rate of delivery should be at least 1.5 times that of maintenance fluids, as calculated by weight or body surface area, to accomplish a glucose infusion rate (GIR) of 10 mg/kg per minute, which is achieved by delivering dextrose 10% at this rate.11 If the patient is experiencing rhabdomyolysis, then IV fluids with at least a 10% dextrose solution should be administered at 2 times the maintenance rate. Dextrose 5% fluids should not be used routinely in patients with MCADD, but if IV fluids with at least a 10% dextrose solution are not immediately available, dextrose 5% in half-normal saline, infused at 2 times the maintenance rate, can be used to bridge for a brief period of time until the appropriate IV fluids with a higher dextrose solution are available from the pharmacy. Once available, the patient should immediately be changed to the higher dextrose concentration to provide the desired GIR.
A thorough physical examination and clinical evaluation should be conducted to identify the source of the precipitating illness. Uncomplicated infections typical of childhood, such as otitis media, pharyngitis, or gastroenteritis, may trigger a metabolic exacerbation. If an etiology is identified, it should be appropriately treated to decrease the intensity or duration of the underlying illness. In addition to an immediate bedside glucose check, patients with MCADD may need additional laboratory evaluation in the ED. Severity of MCADD exacerbation can be assessed with a blood glucose and blood gas analysis. Additional laboratory assessments that may elucidate the triggering illness include a complete blood cell count with differential, serum chemistries, liver enzyme tests, blood cultures, and a urinalysis. Alcohol consumption may be a factor in adolescents because alcohol intoxication, particularly binge drinking, has been reported to trigger metabolic exacerbations in patients with MCADD.12
While the patient is maintained on IV fluids with at least a 10% dextrose solution and a GIR of at least 10 mg/kg per minute,11 bedside glucose checks are unnecessary because this level of dextrose infusion is sufficient to prevent hypoglycemia in the absence of additional risk factors or interrupted administration. Patients who are prescribed uncooked cornstarch therapy at bedtime on a routine basis do not need cornstarch administration continued while receiving fluids with a GIR of at least 10 mg/kg per minute. A continuous infusion at this GIR will prevent overnight hypoglycemia. New treatment with uncooked cornstarch should be initiated by a metabolic health care provider and dietitian.
If a patient with MCADD also has signs and symptoms of dehydration at presentation, the delivery of dextrose-containing fluids should not be delayed to administer a normal saline bolus. If the IV catheter is of sufficient caliber, the fluid bolus can either be administered concurrently in the same IV line as the dextrose-containing fluids or through a separate IV line. If IV access cannot be initiated promptly and the child has appropriate mental status for enteral intake, then oral intake can be encouraged with carbohydrate-containing beverages, such as sports drinks, fruit juice, or nondiet sodas for older children and formula or human milk for infants. Antiemetics should be considered for those with persistent emesis to allow for increased enteral intake. It should be noted that children with MCADD should never be given formulas enriched with medium-chain triglyceride oil, such as those often used in patients with abnormal bile secretion, pancreatic failure, or prematurity, because of their inability to process these fatty acids. If the child refuses oral intake or has recurrent emesis and IV access still cannot be established, then placement of a nasogastric or nasojejunal tube can be considered for continuous infusion of carbohydrate-rich fluids.
During the acute phase of an MCADD exacerbation, reliable parenteral access is indicated. If a patient with MCADD who has been receiving IV fluids with at least a 10% dextrose solution loses IV access, the IV should be replaced, unless the patient is ready for discharge. The approach of decreasing the IV infusion rate and monitoring for adequate intake should be avoided unless the child has already demonstrated substantial improvement. Likewise, avoid reducing the GIR by reducing the rate of fluid infusion in an attempt to encourage oral intake, especially in young children who do not understand the intent or the consequences if adequate oral intake does not follow. When a child has reached approximately three-quarters of their typical home intake without recurrent emesis, then the rate of the IV infusion can be decreased.
The use of L-carnitine therapy during acute and chronic management of MCADD remains controversial. The logic behind the use of L-carnitine supplementation is that excess acylcarnitines generated as a result of MCADD may bind free carnitine and be excreted by kidneys, leading to secondary carnitine deficiency. Given carnitine’s role in the transfer of long-chain fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane for subsequent β-oxidation, a deficiency in carnitine could lead to abnormalities in fatty acid oxidation.13,14 Some authors recommend oral supplementation with 100 mg/kg per day of carnitine to correct the potential of secondary carnitine deficiency and to enhance the elimination of toxic metabolites.15 Others recommend monitoring carnitine levels and only supplementing when they are low. Studies evaluating exercise intolerance and response to fasting challenges have been contradictory.16–18 Importantly, carnitine supplementation is associated with significant long-term cost and mild side effects (nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and a fishy odor).17 If patients with MCADD present for care of an acute episode, the guidance provided in their sick letter or emergency letter should be followed (ie, if patients are on a long-term carnitine regimen, then they should continue on carnitine in the ED). If a letter is not available, the pediatrician should ask the parents if their child is on routine carnitine supplementation. If possible, the child’s metabolic specialist should also be contacted for further instruction regarding L-carnitine therapy during the acute MCADD exacerbation.
Perioperative Management of a Patient With MCADD
Patients with MCADD are at risk for hypoglycemia if oral intake is withheld for a prolonged period before or after surgery. For elective surgical procedures, patients should be able to tolerate oral intake of clear glucose-containing fluids up to 4 hours before surgery. In a patient with MCADD, IV administration of fluids with at least a 10% dextrose solution should be started when oral intake is discontinued. Similar to an episode of acute metabolic exacerbation, IV fluids with at least a 10% dextrose solution should be infused at a rate at least 1.5 times that of maintenance to provide a GIR of 10 mg/kg per minute. Metabolic support with IV fluids with at least a 10% dextrose solution should continue through the surgery and during the recovery phase until the patient can consume an adequate oral intake. For otherwise routine procedures, such as a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, this may require an overnight admission if the child is unable or unwilling to eat and drink because of postoperative pain.
Trauma Management of a Patient With MCADD
A patient with MCADD with injury requires careful management to prevent acute metabolic decompensation. Injury can increase metabolic demands while also resulting in decreased oral intake because of altered mental status or pain. IV fluids with at least a 10% dextrose solution should be started if there are any signs or symptoms of hypoglycemia. Additionally, if the patient cannot immediately resume a regular diet because of mental status, assessments, or procedures, then IV fluids with at least a 10% dextrose solution will be required at 1.5 times the maintenance rate until typical oral intake is resumed.
Patients with MCADD who have not suffered any sequelae from their disease may present with acute illnesses or injuries similar to other patients. However, because of their interrupted metabolic pathway, they are at risk for acute metabolic decompensation during times of increased metabolic demand or decreased caloric intake. Supporting these patients with IV fluids with at least a 10% dextrose solution at 1.5 times the maintenance rate can avert the risk of hypoglycemia and prevent catastrophic outcomes.
Tracy L. McGregor, MD
Susan A. Berry, MD, FAAP
Katrina M. Dipple, MD, PhD, FAAP
Rizwan Hamid, MD, PhD, FAAP
Council on Genetics Executive Committee, 2018–2019
Emily Chen, MD, PhD, FAAP, Co-Chairperson
Tracy L. Trotter, MD, FAAP, Co-Chairperson
Leah W. Burke, MD, FAAP
Timothy A. Geleske, MD, FAAP
Robert J. Hopkin, MD, FAAP
Wendy J. Introne, MD, FAAP
Michael J. Lyons, MD, FAAP
Angela E. Scheuerle, MD, FAAP
Joan M. Stoler, MD, FAAP
Former Executive Committee Members
Debra L. Freedenberg, MD, FAAP
Marilyn C. Jones, MD, FAAP
Katrina M. Dipple, MD, PhD – American College of Medical Genetics
Melissa A. Parisi, MD, PhD – Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Britton D. Rink, MD – American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Joan A. Scott, MS, CGC – Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau
Stuart K. Shapira, MD, PhD – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Paul Spire
Address correpsondence to Rizwan Hamid, MD. E-mail: rizwan.hamid{at}vumc.org
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p353 Chapter XIV
Affairs at Constantinople
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Joannes Lydus, De Magistratibus, III.57‑69.
540 Fall of Antioch. The year 540 was a memorable one for the monarchy of Justinian, both by its disasters and its triumphs. In June of that year, not many weeks after the fall of Ravenna, the troops of Chosroës entered Antioch. Heavily had the citizens of that fair and luxurious city, for near three centuries the inviolate capital of Syria, the place where 'the disciples were first called Christians,' to pay for the taunts and gibes which, confiding in the strength of their walls, they had levelled at the haughty King of the fire-worshippers. Men, women, and children were mixed in one promiscuous carnage; long and stately streets were turned into smoking ruins; the sad remnant of the population which had laughed at Julian and rebelled against Theodosius was carried away into captivity beyond the Euphrates, beyond the Tigris, and there in the new city of Chosroantiocheia pined in vain for the groves of Daphne and the streams of Orontes, themselves the living monuments of their tyrant's triumph.
p354 Arrival of Belisarius at Constantinople. But, also in the same year, and very shortly after these terrible tidings reached Constantinople, the ships bearing Belisarius with his captives and the Gothic hoard cast anchor in the Golden Horn. There was no regular triumph, as there had been when the Vandal King was led through the streets of the City. The jealous timidity of the Emperor was aroused, and he feared to grant the soldiers and the populace so tempting an opportunity for shouting 'Belisarius Imperator tu Vincas,' and placing the brilliant General on the throne of the studious and secluded monarch.
The Gothic captives in Constantinople. But though the formal pageant was withheld, none the less must the day when the successor of Theodoric prostrated himself in the purple presence-chamber of the caes have been felt as a real triumph for Belisarius. Then might the Byzantines see Witigis and his wife, the grand-daughter of the great Amal, followed by a long train of Gothic warriors whose stately frames and noble countenances filled even the exacting Justinian with admiration. With them came the children of the gallant Ildibad, unwilling hostages on behalf of the newly-crowned King. The vessels of gold and silver, and all the ponderous magnificence of the great Gothic hoard, were exhibited to the wondering Senators, though not to the multitudes outside the palace. Then Witigis having made his prostration was raised by the Emperor and received the title of Patrician. Death of Witigis. After he had spent two years at the capital, honoured by the friendship of the Emperor,1 p355 the old Gothic King died. A man apparently who in his younger and hungrier days had done the State some service; but when his countrymen gave him a palace and a crown and a royal bride as rewards for the deliverance which they expected at his hands, he replied, by his acts or rather by his utter absence of acts, in the words of Horace's wealthy soldier,
'Let him fight battles who has lost his all.'2
Second marriage of Matasuentha. His young wife, Matasuentha, soon after his death married Germanus, at that time the favourite nephew of Justinian. What mattered to her the ruin of her people and the downfall of the edifice erected by the wise patience of her illustrious grandfather? She had seen Constantinople, that Paradise of all degenerate Teutons, she had been able to copy the dresses of the crowned circus-dancer Theodora, she was even admitted into the family of the Dardanian peasants who swayed the destinies of the Empire.
Reception of Belisarius by the people. As for Belisarius himself, the man who had brought two kings to the footstool of Justinian; who had subdued the two races of most terrible renown in the wars of the preceding century, the Goths and the Vandals; who had again, as it seemed, united to the Empire its severed Western portion, — his name and fame were in the mouths of all men. Though the well-earned triumph had been denied him, every day that he showed himself in the streets of Constantinople was in fact a triumph. It was a pleasure of p356 which the Byzantines never tired, to see him ride through the city from his palace to the Agora. Before him went troops of tall Vandals and Goths, of swarthy Moors the wiry sons of the desert. All had at one time or another felt his conquering sword, yet all delighted to sound his praises. His body-guard. Behind him rode some of his own domestic body-guard, itself a little army of 7000 men when all were mustered; each horse a stately charger, each man nobly born and of noble aspect, and one who had done great deeds fighting in the foremost ranks with the enemy. In the course of this history we have heard continually of the exploits performed by this 'spear‑man'3 or that 'shield-bearer'4 of Belisarius. No wonder that the astonished Senators of Rome had said, 'One household alone has destroyed the kingdom of Theodoric,' when they marked the great part played by the body-guard of the General, in the world-famous defence of Rome.5
Appearance and character of Belisarius. The central figure of this brilliant cavalcade, Belisarius himself, was of mighty stature, with well-proportioned limbs and a countenance of manly beauty. Though, as we have seen, he had not the power of attaching to himself the loyal devotion of his officers of highest rank, his affability with the multitude, his tender care over the common soldier, even his desire to mitigate the horrors of war for the peasants of the invaded lands, were the theme of universal praise. He visited his wounded soldiers, doing all that money could do to assuage their sufferings. The successful p357 champions received from his own hand armlets of costly metal, or chains of gold or silver. If a brave but needy warrior had lost his horse or his bow in the combat, it was from the private stores of the General that the loss was supplied. No soldier, where Belisarius commanded, was permitted to straggle from the high road and tread down the growing crops of grass or of corn.º Even the fruit hanging ripe from the trees was safe from depredation when he marched past with his men. All provisions were paid for on a liberal scale, and thus, like our own Wellington on his march from the Pyrenees to Paris, he made even the greed of the peasant the most effectual helper of his commissariat.
His military qualities. His military character, as it had thus far revealed itself, has been sufficiently indicated by his deeds. Nothing seemed to daunt or perplex him; and whatever move his antagonist might make, he was always ready with the reply. He was bold to the very edge of rashness, when only by audacity could the game be won; but when time was on his side, he could delay like Fabius himself. Strong, and even terrible, when sternness was required, yet with a disposition naturally sympathetic, temperate at the banquet, for 'no man ever saw Belisarius intoxicated,' chaste in morals and faithful to his wedded wife through all the licence of a camp, he anticipates, in some features of his character, the ideals of knight errantry and Christian soldiership, the Sir Galahad and the Bayard of chivalry, the Gustavus and the Havelock of the modern age.
The worm at the root. Such was Belisarius in the midsummer of his greatness and renown, at the thirty-sixth year of his age, a p358 year younger than Napoleon at Austerlitz, four years older than Hannibal at Cannae.6 Unfortunately, the happiness of his lot was only in outward seeming. Even while he strode through the Agora of Constantinople, followed by the yellow-haired giants from Carthage or Ravenna, his heart was brooding sadly over the thought that the wife whom he loved with such passionate devotion no longer cared for him, and that all her affection seemed to be reserved for a shaven monk at Ephesus.
Infidelities of Antonina. The whole story of the infidelities of Antonina, told with a cruel zest in the Anecdota of Procopius, need not be repeated here. The backstairs-gossip of p359 a palace does not become worthy material for history, because it happens to relate to the wrongs of a warrior and a statesman. Intrigues with Theodosius. It is enough to say that the wife of Belisarius, though she had already reached or passed middle life,7 unmindful of her conjugal duty was passionately in love with her handsome chamberlain Theodosius, the godson and adopted child of herself and her husband. At Carthage and at Syracuse Belisarius saw and heard enough to rouse his suspicions: but he put the terrible thought away from him, and even consented, as we have seen, to put to death (ostensibly for another offence) the officer, Constantine, who had expressed an opinion unfavourable to the honour of Antonina. So the years had gone by, Theodosius holding a place of honour and trust in the General's palace, passionately loved by its mistress, and Belisarius the only person therein who was ignorant of the dishonour. When the whole party returned to the capital, Theodosius felt that the risk which he was running was too terrible, and retired to Ephesus, where he entered a convent. Antonina made no attempt to conceal her wild grief at his departure, and actually persuaded Belisarius to join her in entreating the Emperor to command his return.
Departure of Belisarius for the East. At length, in the spring of 541, all his preparations being completed, Belisarius started for the East to try conclusions with Chosroës. Photius convinces him of Antonina's guilt. On the eve of his departure, Photius, son of Antonina, driven to despair by the machinations of his unnatural mother against p360 his life laid before the General convincing proof of her past unfaithfulness. He proved to him also that Theodosius, who had refused to leave his convent in obedience to the Emperor's orders, was in reality only waiting for the moment of Belisarius's departure to return to Constantinople and resume the interrupted intrigue. Now at length the emotion of jealousy, so long kept at bay, took full possession of the General's soul. He made Photius his confederate, and devised with him a scheme for separating the guilty lovers and imprisoning Theodosius. Then he started for the field; but with a mind distracted by these bitter thoughts, and hampered by the necessity of keeping open his communications with his stepson, he failed to achieve any brilliant success over Chosroës. Antonina imprisoned and Theodosius banished. The plan, however, devised between him and Photius was at first successfully executed. Antonina was kept in harsh durance, and her lover was carried off to a fortress in Cilicia, the very name of which was known only to Photius. Interference of Theodora. So far the avengers of the injured honour of the husband had succeeded; but now Theodora appeared upon the scene, her aid being invoked by the guilty but furious wife; and whenever Theodora condescended to intervene, all laws human and divine must give way before her. To understand the Empress's motives for interfering, obviously on the wrong side, in this wretched matrimonial dispute, we must turn to the political history of the times and take note of another event which signalised this year 541, the fall of John of Cappadocia.
532 Justinian's unpopular ministers. It will be remembered that in the terrible insurrection of the ΝΙΚΑ, the fury of the populace had been especially directed against two ministers of the p361 Emperor, Tribonian the quaestor, and John of Cappadocia the Praetorian Prefect. Both had bowed before the storm, but both, soon after the suppression of the revolt, had been restored to their old offices. Tribonian. Tribonian had probably learned the lesson that the ministers of a king must at least seem to do justice. At any rate, his courteous demeanour, his honeyed words, and the vast learning of which he was undoubtedly master, caused the people to acquiesce patiently in his subsequent tenure of office, 545 and he died, a few years after the time which we have now reached, at peace with all men.
John of Cappadocia. Far different was the career of his early partner in unpopularity, the coarse-fibred, ignorant, but singularly able John of Cappadocia. 533‑541 For eight years this remorseless tyrant was the ruling spirit in the internal administration of the Empire. When it came to a question of foreign policy, such as the Vandal expedition, which he would fain have dissuaded Justinian from undertaking, he might be, and was outvoted: but when a new tax had to be levied, or a provincial governor too chary of the fortunes of his subjects to be reprimanded, the voice of John was supreme. He had essentially the slave-driver's nature, the harsh bullying voice, the strong clear brain, the relentless heart, which enable a man in authority to get the maximum of work out of those below him, if they have no choice but to obey. Such a man with the powers of a Grand Vizier was invaluable to Justinian, whose expensive and showy policy required that a great number of harsh and even cruel deeds should be done, though personally his not unkind disposition and his studious nature would have shrunk from the doing of them.
p362 His cruelty. Of any such scruples the hard heart of the Cappadocian felt not a trace. As pitiless as he was quick-witted, a man who lived for the gratification of his lusts, and who believed in nothing else, except in a sorcerer's spells, John was both cruel himself and the cause of cruelty in others. He erected the stocks and the rack in a secret chamber of the Prefect's palace, and there tortured those whom he suspected of concealing their wealth from him, till they had given up the uttermost farthing. One old man, Antiochus by name, was found when he was loosed from the ropes8 to have died under the severity of the torture. What the Prefect was doing himself in the capital, his minions, emulous of his cruelty, were doing in all the provinces of the East. Joannes Maxilloplumacius. One in particular, also named John, and surnamed Baggy-cheek9 from the fat and flabby cheeks which made his face hideous, laid waste the province of Lydia and the city of Philadelphia with his cruel exactions. Story of Petronius. A certain Petronius possessed a valuable jewel which had been handed down to him by his ancestors. Of this jewel the Governor was determined to obtain possession; whether for the Emperor's treasury or his own, who shall say? The owner was put in irons; was beaten with rods by stalwart barbarians; still he refused to part with the inheritance of his fathers. He was shut up in a mule-stable and compelled to spend his days and nights in that filthy dwelling. All his fellow-citizens bewailed, but none were able to p363 help him. The Bishop of Philadelphia, timidly venturing on some words of remonstrance, backed by an appeal to the sacred writings, was assailed by such a torrent of abuse, for himself, for his office, for the holy books, as might only have been rivalled in the lowest stews of Constantinople. The Bishop wept, but Petronius, seeing that he had fallen into the hands of a monster who feared neither God nor man, sent to his house for the jewel, handed it to the tax‑collector, and was permitted to depart, after he had given several pieces of gold to his tormentors as a fee10 for their labours in chastising him.
Story of Proclus. Sadder yet was the history of Proclus, a retired veteran, whom the tyrant assailed with a demand for twenty aurei (£12), which the unfortunate soldier did not possess. The exactors thought that he merely feigned poverty, and blunted all their instruments of torture on his miserable frame.11 Wearied out at length he said, 'Very well, then, come home with me and I will give you the twenty aurei.' On the road he asked leave to tarry for a few minutes at a wayside inn. His oppressors waited outside, but as he was long in returning, they broke into the chamber and found the poor wretch hanging by a cord from a hook. Indignant at being thus outwitted by a man who had dared to die instead of satisfying the tax‑gatherer, they cast his body into the Agora to be trodden under foot of men, and appropriated to the Imperial treasury the slender fortune which might p364 otherwise have sufficed, and not more than sufficed, for the costs of his burial.
The collector of the public revenue is always and everywhere spoken against, and we generally read the stories of his wrongdoing with some abatement for probable exaggeration. But in this case the most grievous tales of oppression come to us, not from the oppressed provincials, but from a leading member of the Civil Service, from the Somerset House (so to speak) of Constantinople; and the remarkable but unconcerted agreement between Joannes Lydus and Procopius gives great additional value to the testimony of each.
Domestic life of the Cappadocian. The daily life of the master-extortioner John of Cappadocia is painted by these writers in vivid colours, too vivid indeed and too horrible to be reproduced here. The official palace in which he abode had been built by one of his most virtuous predecessors, Constantine, some seventy years previously, in the reign of Leo, and was then a modest well-proportioned building, such as suited the chief minister of a well-ordered state. It was adorned — and here we get an interesting glimpse of the arts of the Fifth Century — by a picture in mosaic representing the installation of its founder. A later Prefect, Sergius, had added a large upper story, which somewhat spoilt the proportions of the building and in these upper rooms John of Cappadocia spent his nights and days, wallowing in all kinds of brutal and sensual indulgences.12 His gluttony. Sea and land were ransacked p365 to supply the materials for his gluttony, and while he reclined at the banquet, with his head covered with a veil to look like a king upon the stage, and while troops of the most degraded of mankind of both sexes shared his orgies, the grave and reverend members of his staff, men who had enrolled themselves in the officium of the Prefect, believing that they were entering a learned and honourable profession, were compelled to wait upon him at table, like the basest of menials, doing his bidding and that of the shameless crew by which he was surrounded. If any one dared to thwart the will of the tyrant in this or any other matter, he was handed over to the rough chastisement of John's barbarian men-at‑arms, 'men with wolfish souls and wolfish names.'13
His cowardice. So passed the Cappadocian's evening, in flagitious and obscene orgies prolonged far into the night.14 When his troop of parasites had left him and he had to seek his bed‑chamber, then the timidity of the bully showed itself. He knew that he had many enemies (one especially, mightiest and most unscrupulous of them all), and in spite of his thousands of body-guards he could never shake off the haunting fear that he should wake up to see some barbarian's eyes gleaming at him from under shaggy eye‑brows and the knife raised to strike him to the p366 heart. He started up at intervals to peep out from under the eaves of his dwelling, looking this way and that way at every avenue leading to the palace. Thus with fitful and broken slumbers the night wore away.15 But when morning came, the fears, the half-formed resolutions of amendment made in the night, had all vanished. His popularity-hunting. He perhaps bethought him that it was well to cultivate his popularity with the mob; for this man, whose hand was so heavy on wealthy senators and Christian bishops, had a certain following among the lowest of the populace, particularly among the Green faction and the brawny Cappadocian porters, his countrymen. Accordingly, dressed in a robe of vivid green, which made more conspicuous the paleness of his sodden face, he would rush through the Agora courting the salutations and the applause of the multitude. Then back to the palace to spend the morning in schemes for amassing money by extortion, the evening in devices for squandering it on bodily delights: and so day was added to day in the life of the Praetorian Prefect of the East.
His ambitious schemes. The man, though enslaved to bestial pleasures, had yet some stirrings of ambition, and probably some intellectual qualities which made him fit to rule and he had a fixed persuasion that he would one day be chosen Emperor. It was a natural thing for a Praetorian Prefect, already so near the summit of the State, —
'Lifted up so high,
To scorn subjection, and think one step higher
Would set him highest.'
p367 Power and dignity of the Praetorian Prefect. He wore already a cloak16 dyed in the purple of Cos, but differing from the Emperor's in that it reached only to the knees, while the Emperor's swept the ground; and the gold lace with which the Prefect's was trimmed was of a different and less conspicuous shape.17 When the Praetorian Prefect entered the room in the palace where the Senate was assembled, the chief officers of the army rose from their seats and fell prostrate before him. The etiquette was for him to raise them and assure them by a kiss, of his good-will to the military power. A minister thus highly distinguished might, as has been said, think the last step an easy one, and yet practically we do not find in the history of the Empire that it was often made.18 Officers of the guard and ministers of the household were hailed Imperator more often than Prefects of the Praetorium.
John's faith in diviners. In the case of John of Cappadocia the coming elevation was not a matter of political calculation but of superstitious belief. Though he feared not God nor regarded man, he had great faith in the power of sorcerers and soothsayers; and the prediction with which these men flattered him, 'Thou shalt be wrapped in the mantle of Augustus,' sank deep into his heart. Often might he be seen kneeling the whole night through on the pavement of a Christian church, dressed in the short cloak of a priest of p368 Jupiter, and not engaged, so men said, in Christian devotions, but muttering some Pagan prayer or spell, which, as he hoped, would save his life from the assassin's dagger, and make the mind of the Emperor yet more pliable in his hands than it was already.
Theodora's dislike to him. But it was the Emperor only, not his more quick-witted wife, whose mind submitted to the ascendancy of the Cappadocian. Utterly insensible as Theodora was to the distinction between right and wrong, her artistic Greek nature felt keenly the difference between the beautiful and the uncomely; and the coarse, clumsy profligacy of the Prefect filled her with disgust. He courted the favour of the Green faction to whom she had vowed a life-long enmity. She read doubtless his designs on the Imperial succession, and knew that, if they prospered, the days of Justinian's widow would be numbered. Thus it came to pass that, early in the career of John of Cappadocia, Theodora was his declared foe. At the time of the sedition of the ΝΙΚΑ she had counselled his disgrace, and we may fairly conclude that his second tenure of office, though it lasted eight years, was one long struggle for power between the Emperor's minister and his consort. There is one notable instance, that of Richelieu, in which such a struggle has terminated in the minister's favour; but generally speaking, however indispensable the counsellor may seem, the final victory rests with the wife.
John's jealousy of Belisarius. When Belisarius returned from the Gothic war, his popularity and his renown were wormwood to the jealous Prefect, who laid many an unsuccessful snare for his rival. Belisarius started for his Eastern campaign; but his wife, a far more dangerous foe, p369 remained behind. Antonina plots his ruin. Antonina, who had set her heart on obtaining the favour of Theodora, and knew that John's destruction would be the surest means to that end, devised a scheme for his ruin, so dishonourable that even the brutal Prefect wins a moment's sympathy when we see him thus ensnared. The one amiable feature in his character was his fondness for his only child Euphemia, a young and modest girl, who must assuredly have been brought up out of sight and hearing of her father's orgies. With this child Antonina cultivated an apparent friendship, and, after many visits had established seeming intimacy, she one day burst out into angry complaints of the way in which the Empire was now governed. Conversation with John's daughter Euphemia. 'See what an ungrateful master Justinian has been to Belisarius. After extending the bounds of the Roman Empire further than it had ever reached before, and bringing two kings with all their treasures captive to Constantinople, what thanks has my husband received?' Other words were added to the same effect. Euphemia, who young as she was, shared her father's enmity to Theodora, delighted at this prelude, replied, 'Dear lady, the fault is surely yours and your husband's. You could make an end of all this, but will not, and seem to be satisfied with things as they are.' 'We are powerless,' said Antonina, 'by ourselves. Our strength lies only in the camp, and unless some one in the cabinet seconds our efforts, we can do nothing; but if your father would help us, by God's blessing we might perhaps accomplish something worth telling of.'
An interview arranged between John and Antonina. All this conversation was duly reported to John of Cappadocia, who, thinking that now at last the p370 words of the soothsayers were coming true and that by the arms of Belisarius he was to be seated on the throne of the Caesars, fell headlong into the trap prepared for him and pressed for an immediate interview with Antonina, at which they might arrange their plans and exchange oaths of secrecy and fidelity. Apparently in order to gain time to communicate with Theodora, Antonina replied that an interview in the capital would be inexpedient and dangerous, but that on her approaching departure to join her husband at the camp, John could safely pay her a valedictory visit at the suburb which marked the first stage of her journey. The deceived Prefect willingly accepted the invitation. And yet the very scene of their meeting might have suggested thoughts of prudence. It was a country house of Belisarius, but it was named Rufinianum, having no doubt once belonged to 395 the aspiring Prefect of Arcadius, who mounted the platform to be saluted as Emperor, and descended from it a mutilated and dishonoured corpse.19
The interview. All these arrangements were duly communicated to Theodora, and by her to the Emperor.20 Narses the Eunuch and Marcellus Captain of the Household Troops21 were sent with a considerable number of troops to listen, and if they heard treasonable words to arrest the traitor. Antonina arrived at the country house where she was to pass the night, p371 and whence she was to start on the morrow. John of Cappadocia came there too, having, so it was said, received and disregarded a message from Justinian — 'Have no secret interview with Antonina.' At midnight they met, the deceived and the deceiver, apparently in the garden of the palace. Behind a low fence crouched Narses and Marcellus with some of their followers. The Cappadocian began open-mouthed about the plot, binding himself and seeking to bind Antonina by the most terrible oaths to secrecy. John's attempted arrest. When they had heard enough, the spies arose and came towards John to arrest him. He uttered a cry: his own guards rushed to the spot, and a struggle followed in which Marcellus was wounded, but not mortally, by a soldier ignorant of his rank. His escape and capture. In the scuffle John escaped. Men thought that even then, if he had gone straight to Justinian and appealed to the Imperial clemency, he might still have retained his office; but by fleeing to a church for refuge he left the field free to Theodora, who made his ruin sure. Having been seized in the church, he was degraded from his dignity of Prefect and taken to the city of Cyzicus, on the southern shore of the Sea of Marmora, where he was forced to assume the priestly office, changing his name from John to Peter. He is wrapped in the mantle of Augustus. It was noted by those who were present at the sacred ceremony, that a priestly robe not having been specially prepared for the unwilling candidate, the garment of a clerical bystander was borrowed for the purpose, that the name of his bystander chanced to be Augustus, and that thus the promises of the sorcerers to the Prefect were literally fulfilled, since he had been 'wrapped in the mantle of Augustus.'
p372 Further fortunes of John of Cappadocia. By the favour of the Emperor, who had not yet lost his kindly feeling towards him, the new‑made priest was allowed to retain a sufficient portion of his vast and ill‑gotten wealth to excite the sore envy of his fellow-citizens. The murder of a highly unpopular bishop of Cyzicus, of which crime John was unjustly accused, afforded a pretext to the Commissioners of the Senate to inflict upon him a terrible punishment. The former Consul, Patrician, and Prefect was stripped naked, like the meanest criminal, grievously scourged, and compelled to recite in a loud voice all the misdeeds of his past life. Then, with no possessions but one rough mantle, bought for a few pence, he was shipped on board a vessel bound for the coast of Africa. At what port soever the ship touched he was constrained to go on shore and beg for a crust of bread or a few obols from the passers‑by. Such was the fall of the man whose wealth had been counted by millions, and who had once been practically lord of Asia. Still, even in his abject misery, he cherished his old dreams of coming empire, and in fact, after seven years of exile,22 he was, upon the death of Theodora, recalled by her husband to the capital. He regained, however, none of his former honours, but spent the rest of his life in obscurity, and died a simple presbyter.
Antonina in favour with Theodora. The help which Antonina had given to the Empress in his deadly duel with the Prefect made the former one of the most important personages in the State. Theodora was not ungrateful, and her influence, now all‑powerful, was thrown enthusiastically into the scale on behalf of her new ally. Hence, to go back to the p373 dreary domestic history of Belisarius, it is easy to understand why the General was prevented from inflicting punishment on his faithless wife. Antonina's petition for help reached the ears of Theodora. She was herself delivered from her prison, Photius tortured and imprisoned. Photius was tortured (but in vain) to make him reveal the place where Theodosius was confined, and was then thrown into a dark dungeon. He made two attempts to flee, after each of which Theodora caused him to be dragged away from the Holy Table itself, under which he had taken refuge. At length, however, he escaped to Jerusalem, where, taking the habit of a monk, he, by a life of obscurity and hardship, succeeded in evading the further persecutions of his unnatural mother and her Imperial ally.
Theodosius brought back to Antonina. The Empress at length succeeded in discovering the retreat of Theodosius, and, as if she were performing the most meritorious of actions, restored him to the arms of Antonina. Belisarius humbled. Belisarius, cowed and spirit-broken by the malice of two wicked women, was forced humbly to beg forgiveness from the wife who had so deeply wronged him. Tortures, banishment, loss of property, were the punishments showered upon the unhappy dependents of Belisarius and Photius, who had sided with their masters against the adulteress. The guilty intimacy of Antonina and her lover was soon dissolved by the death of Theodosius, who fell a victim to an attack of dysentery; but from this time onwards the General was made to feel that he was an outcast from the Imperial favour, and that only as Antonina's husband was he to expect even toleration at the hands of Theodora. Such was the reward which services, perhaps the most brilliant and the most faithful which p374 ever were rendered by a subject to his sovereign, received at the Court of Byzantium.
Virtual abolition of the Consulship. The year 541, which saw the fall of John of Cappadocia, was also memorable in the history of the Roman State, as witnessing the death of that venerable institution, which had survived the storms of ten centuries and a half, the Roman Consulship. For some years the nominations to this high office had been scanty and intermittent. There were no consuls in 531 and 532. The Emperor held the office alone in 533, and with a colleague in 534. Belisarius was sole consul in 535. The two following years, having no consuls of their own, were styled the First and the Second after the Consulship of Belisarius. John of Cappadocia gave his name to the year 538, and the years 539 and 540 had again consuls, though one only for each year. In 541 Albinus Basilius23 sat in the curule chair, and he was practically the last of the long list of warriors, orators, demagogues, courtiers, which began (in the year 509 B.C.) with the names of Lucius Junius Brutus and Lucius Tarquinius Collatinus. All the rest of the years of Justinian, twenty-four in number, were reckoned as 'Post Consulatum Basilii.' Afterwards, each succeeding Emperor assumed the style of consul in the first year of his reign, but the office, thus wholly absorbed in the sun of Imperial splendour, ceased to have even that faint reflection of its former glory, which we have traced in the fifth and sixth p375 centuries. The pretext for abolishing a dignity so closely connected with the remembrance of the heroic days of the Roman State was, that the nobles upon whom it was conferred frittered away their substance in pompous shows exhibited to the people. The real reason doubtless was that precisely by means of those glorious associations it kept alive in the minds of men some remembrance of the days when the Emperor was not all in all, nay, was not yet even heard of. Consuls, as the centuries rolled on, had found their power encroached upon and limited by the Dictators, who seemed to be imperatively called for by the disorders of the Roman State. The temporary figure of the Dictator had given way to the Imperator, the Princeps invested with Tribunician powers, the undefined All‑ruler who was yet only first citizen in the commonwealth, the wonderful Republican Autocrat whom Julius and Augustus had imagined and had bodied forth. Gradually the Imperator had become more of a king and less of a citizen, till under Diocletian the adoring senators, the purple sandals, all the paraphernalia of Eastern royalty, marked him out as visibly supreme. Still, many remains of the old Roman constitution, especially the venerable magistracy of the Consulship, subsisting side by side with the new dominion bore witness to the old order out of which it sprang. Now, the last remains of the withered calyx fall away, and the Imperial dignity exhibits itself to the world, an absolute and undisguised autocracy. The Emperor is the sole source of power; the people have not to elect, but to obey.
The Author's Notes:
1 'Perductum Vitiges [lege Vitigem] Constantinopolim patricii honore donavit: ubi plus biennio demoratus imperatorisque in affectu conjunctus, rebus excessit humanis' (Jordanes, De Reb. Get. LX).
' "I, bone, quo virtus tua te vocat, i pede fausto,
Grandia laturus meritorum praemia. Quid stas?
Post haec ille catus quantumvis rusticus, "Ibit,
Ibit eo, quo vis, qui zonam perdidit," inquit.'
(Horace, Epist. II.2.37‑40)
3 δορυφόρος.
4 ὑπασπιστής.
5 Ῥωμαίων τε οἱ πρεσβύτεροι, ἡνίκα πρὸς Γότθων πολιορκούμενοι τὰ ποιούμενα ἐν ταῖς τοῦ πολέμου ξυμβολαῖς ἔβλεπον, ἐν θαύμασι μεγάλῳ ποιούμενοι ἀνεφθέγγοντο ὡς οἰκία μία ἄτην Θευδερίχου δύναμιν καταλύει (De Bello Gotthico, III.1; p283).
6 Comparative ages of great generals. On casting the horoscope, retrospectively, of eight of the greatest generals of ancient and modern times (Alexander, Hannibal, Caesar, Belisarius, Marlborough, Frederick, Napoleon, and Wellington), I find most accordance between those of Hannibal, Belisarius, and Napoleon. All of these three men did their greatest deeds before they were forty, or, to define the age more closely, between twenty-five and thirty-seven. After the latter age all three seem to lose their vigour, or at any rate their luck. Zama in the forty-seventh year of Hannibal is an exact pendant to Waterloo in the forty-seventh year of Napoleon, and corresponds generally with the least successful part of Belisarius's second command in Italy. Belisarius and Marlborough, whose domestic and political histories resemble one another so closely, differ strangely in this respect. Belisarius is one of the youngest of conquerors; Marlborough is quite the oldest upon our list, Blenheim and all his great battles having been won after his fifty-fourth year, when Belisarius was virtually superannuated. Wellington and Caesar won most of their victories between forty and fifty, and their careers show in many respects considerable correspondence. The two born kings, Alexander and Frederick, have of course exceptional opportunities of early distinguishing themselves; but while Alexander wins all his great battles before he is thirty and dies at thirty‑two, the really heroic part of Frederick's life, the Seven Years' War, does not begin till he is between the ages of forty-four and fifty‑one.
7 Certainly past fifty. She had a grown‑up son and daughter in 535, and Procopius informs us that she was sixty years old in 544, when Belisarius started the second time for Italy. But in his spite he may have added a few years to her age.
8 Joannes Lydus, on whose authority these particulars are given (p251), declares that he was an eye‑witness of this murder.
9 μαξιλλοπλουμάκιος.
10 Sportula, the French douceur. Literary English seems to have no word which exactly expresses the idea.
11 Πάντα τὰ τῶν ποινῶν ὄργανα ἀπήμβλυνε τοῖς νεύροις τοῦ ἀθλίου πένητος.
12 One of the accusations brought by Lydus against his enemy is that he turned the bath on the ground floor, which had been good enough for his predecessors, into a stable, and erected another bath in the top story, 'forcing the element of water to flow up to an enormous height.' One would like to know what were the means employed for this purpose by the hydraulic engineers of Constantinople.
13 Τοῖς θηριωδεστάτοις τῶν οἰκετῶν, βαρβάροις καὶ λύκοις ταῖς ψυχαῖς ἅμα καὶ ταῖς προσηγορίαις πρὸς τιμωρίαν ἐκτιθέμενος (Joann. Lydus, II.21).
14 Procop. De Bello Persico, I.24.
16 Mandye.
17 Lydus says that the robe of the Praetorian Prefect had ταυλιαὶ (?) instead of segmenta (broad stripes) of gold, and that the latter might be worn only by the Emperor (II.13).
18 Philip, afterwards Emperor, was Praetorian Prefect under Decius. I cannot at present recall another instance of the same kind.
19 See vol. I p659 for the death of Rufinus.
20 Procopius in the Anecdota affirms that Antonina bound herself 'by oaths than which the Christians knew none more terrible' not to betray the Cappadocian.
21 Ἄρχων τῶν ἐν παλατίῳ φυλάκων. Probably he was (Illustris) Magister Militum Praesentalis.
22 Passed at Cyzicus and Antinoopolis.
23 His full name was Anicius Faustus Albinus Basilius. He was a senator of Old Rome, who, after the capture of the city in 546 fled to Constantinople. (See Liber Pontificalis: Vita Vigilii, p298, in Duchesne: quoted and corrected by Usener, Anecd. Holderi, pp8 and 14).
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Canada is having a moment.
It’s not just that Steve Martin curated a Lawren Harris exhibit. Or that our PM makes headlines with handshakes. It’s not even the fact that we’ve got Drake, The Weeknd, and Bieber.
It’s the sudden explosion of Canadian comedy, on a scale that hasn’t been seen since the ‘90s.
Whether you’re a maple syrup-slurping Mountie, or just someone who googled “How to move to Canada” recently, here’s our unofficial guide to some of the funniest stuff from these parts. First up…
Unless you’ve been orbiting Mars or on a social media fast, you’ve probably seen the “Locker Room” sketch, which racked up over a million views in a matter of days.
Sketch after solid sketch, this laugh-out-loud look at modern life is a breath of fresh air on the male-dominated airwaves. It’s also a middle finger to the face of anyone who says women aren’t funny.
The series was created by and stars comedy powerhouses Aurora Browne, Meredith MacNeill, Carolyn Taylor and Jennifer Whalen.
Improv fans will also recognize Ann Pornel, Lee Smart, and Kris Siddiqi, among others who make guest appearances. And with additional writing by Jennifer Goodhue, Dawn Whitwell, and Monica Heisey, Baroness is a showcase of Canada’s fiercely funny female talent.
Did we mention Reggie Watts is also a fan?
Catch it Tuesdays, 9:30 pm on CBC, or view online.
The Whole Truths
Jim Annan, Scott Montgomery, and Kurt Smeaton (a.k.a. Falcon Powder) have been killing it in the comedy community for over a decade. Their new series for CBC digital, The Whole Truths, brings their rapid-fire, surrealist humour to a wider audience starting July 4.
If you’re not already a fan, we promise that after watching this trailer you will be.
This Is That
Also from CBC digital, This Is That is “a current affairs program that doesn’t just talk about the issues, it fabricates them.” The show built its fan base on CBC radio, beginning in 2010.
Long-time fans will remember Pat Kelly and Peter Oldring from their improvised web series Good Morning World, which was picked up by Comedy Network. And judging by the first few promos, this new series will be coming soon to a TV near you.
Keep an eye out for appearances from some of our other favourite improvisers, including Kayla Lorette and Caitlin Howden.
While not a Canadian production, we had to give this a special mention. Whether he’s doing a solo show, or climbing all over Isaac Kessler in 2-Man, No-Show, Ken Hall is loved by the improv community. So when People of Earth was announced this year, starring Wyatt Cenac, Oscar Nunez, and one Ken Hall, well, the community went a little crazy.
Check out the trailer below.
Other great series created by Canadians include White Guys, Doing It! with Brian and Darla, and Womanish. It’s exciting to see so many improvisers and sketch comedians bring their talents from stage to screen.
Hopefully this means network execs are finally wising up. After the sudden and short-sighted cancellation of Picnicface and more recently, Sunnyside, it’s time someone besides Lorne Michaels promoted Canadian comedy, in all its flavours.
As Obama said, “The world needs more Canada.”
July 2nd by people and chairs in TV, Film & Web Series
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Pitt Teams With FDA To Develop Therapies That Could One Day Restore Vision To Blind PeopleThe University of Pittsburgh is collaborating with the FDA on a project with the goal of developing therapies that could one day restore vision to blind people.
Pitt Men's Basketball Freshman John Hugley Suspended After Being Charged With 3 FeloniesPitt men's basketball freshman forward John Hugley has been suspended following his arrest on felony charges stemming from an incident last summer.
Pitt Teams With FDA To Develop Therapies, Technology To Help Those With Vision LossResearchers at the University of Pittsburgh are teaming up with the Food and Drug Administration to help those with vision loss.
COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Pitt Students Traveling To Campus For Spring Semester Should Arrive Beginning Jan. 29Pitt is advising students who are traveling to campus to arrive beginning Jan. 29 for the spring semester.
Port Authority Bus Driver Charged In Pitt Student's Death Sentenced To 3 Years Probation
Local Universities Respond To Violence, Turmoil At The U.S. CapitolIn the wake of violence and chaos at the U.S. Capitol last week, many university leaders in the Pittsburgh area took time to respond to the turmoil.
Pitt Law Professor: Twitter's Ban Of President Donald Trump Is ConstitutionalA professor at the University of Pittsburgh says that Twitter's ban of President Donald Trump is constitutional and does not violate the First Amendment.
COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Pitt Says Students Should Not Yet Travel To Campus For Spring SemesterThe University of Pittsburgh has provided an update for the upcoming spring semester.
FBI Pittsburgh Agents Arrest 'Mentally Unstable' Man Accused Of Threatening Law EnforcementFBI Pittsburgh agents have arrested and charged a man who they say was threatening law enforcement and allegedly praising attacks on America.
Pitt's Rashad Weaver Named Associated Press First-Team All-AmericanA Pitt football player will join the first team of the Associated Press' All-American Team for the first time since 2013.
Pittsburgh Sports Teams, Coaches Share Messages Spreading Holiday CheerThe local sports teams and coaches in Pittsburgh took the time to spread holiday cheer on Christmas Day.
Improvements To Bigelow Boulevard Completed In OaklandA collaboration between the City of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh has brought a new and improved stretch of Bigelow Blvd.
Pitt Awarded $2.5M Contract To Study Potential Health Effects Of FrackingPitt has been awarded a $2.5 million contract to research the potential health effects of fracking in Pennsylvania.
Pitt Men's Basketball Head Coach Tests Positive For COVID-19, Will Miss Upcoming GameThe University of Pittsburgh's Men's Basketball Head Coach Jeff Capel has tested positive for COVID-19.
COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Pharmacy Students Vaccinate UPMC Employees Running Vaccine ClinicThe UPMC Presby staff running the COVID-19 vaccine clinic for healthcare workers are getting vaccinated themselves.
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Valencia Secure Andre Gomes
July 17, 2014 / Sam Biggers
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Andre Gomes
Benfica to Valencia
After a convoluted and confusing transfer saga, Andre Gomes has officially joined Valencia CF from Portuguese giants Benfica. In January, it was announced that Meriton Capital Limited had purchased his rights for a hefty 15 million euros. While it is becoming more common place for third parties to purchase percentages of players in Portugal, until this January, it was very uncommon for a third party to purchase an entire player. With Gomes essentially owned by a corporation, he continued at Benfica for the rest of the season, playing huge roles in Benfica’s quest to both the Primera Liga and to the Europa League final. Speculation around his future began to build when it was discovered that Meriton’s owner, Peter Lim, was on the verge of purchasing Spanish side Valencia CF. It was widely believed that Gomes would move to Valencia, but Lim’s takeover of the club stalled any movement.
Finally, it was announced that Andre Gomes would travel to Valencia today to undergo medical examinations and be presented officially. When looking at Gomes’ statistics, the 15 million euro price-tag seems quite inflated. But upon further examination, 15 million euros looks like a reasonable amount. Though he has only appeared 13 times for Benfica in the past two seasons in the league, he has amassed 41 appearances in all competitions, including runs in both the Champions League and the Europa League. And it was this season in the Europa League where Gomes truly shone, being named to the Europa League team of the tournament. One must keep in mind that Gomes is still only 20 years old.
Andre Gomes will join fellow compatriots Ruben Vezo, Ricardo Costa, Joao Pereira, and Helder Postiga at Valencia, as well as the team’s coach, Nuno, who is also Portuguese. With Valencia recruiting heavily after disappointing last season, Gomes will surely have to fight for his place in the team. But one feels that if he earns a spot in the team, this move will do wonders for his development.
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Sheffield International Venues selects Sunrise Software to support rapid business expansion
Within a very short space of time, we have made huge improvements in productivity and customer service
Leading sport, leisure and entertainment company is the first to trial Sostenuto Mobile
Chessington, July 25 2012 - UK-headquartered Service Management company Sunrise Software has today announced that Sheffield International Venues Ltd (SIV), one of the largest sport, leisure and entertainment groups in Europe, has selected its flagship Sostenuto product and Iguana self-service solution to create a best-practice IT framework that supports users at 19 sites and the company’s ambitious expansion plans. In addition, SIV is the first customer to trial Sunrise Software’s recently launched Sostenuto Mobile application to manage the company’s growing estate of BlackBerry devices.
In 2010, SIV took the decision to invest in a new IT Service Management platform that could improve IT service delivery and keep apace with the company’s fast-moving and expanding business environment. After reviewing a multitude of vendors in the marketplace, SIV selected Sunrise Software for the superior ITIL®-verified functionality of its flagship product Sostenuto, by far the most competitively priced, scalable package.
According to Michael Cook, ICT Manager at Sheffield International Venues, “Fast expansion together with dramatic changes in our IT requirements meant our old system just couldn’t cope. We had no effective means of distinguishing between service and change requests and 90% of our time was spent responding reactively to user demands. The time had come to create a best-practice IT framework that would enable us to support our users and the overall business in a more structured, proactive way. Sunrise stood head and shoulders above the competition offering the right functionality at the right price, with the flexibility to grow with our business in the future.”
At the beginning of 2012, SIV installed Sunrise Software’s Sostenuto IT Service Management and Iguana Self-Service solutions to replace the company’s original basic call logging system. SIV’s 10-strong IT team now use Sostenuto to categorise service and change requests properly, enabling them to dedicate the most appropriate resources to tackling completely different types of issues more swiftly and effectively.
Today, users can resolve common issues themselves by accessing a newly developed knowledge library via the Iguana self-service portal. Previously, staff often complained that their email inbox was full and that they needed a bigger one which just wasn’t feasible. Iguana provides staff with useful housekeeping hints and tips on how to manage their Outlook environment, an approach that saves time for the IT department time and saves money for the business.
Since introducing Sostenuto and Iguana, SIV has noticed a series of tangible benefits, in particular, a big step-change in reversing the reactivity/proactivity ratio. Today, around 40% of incidents are managed proactively, up 30% from just 10% less than 12 months ago.
Michael Cook added, “Within a very short space of time, we have made huge improvements in productivity and customer service. Sunrise has given us a real business tool that has completely transformed the way we work and empowers our users. Sostenuto provides our staff with the knowledge they need to fix problems simply and quickly without being 100% reliant on the IT department. That gives us the flexibility and freedom to concentrate on strategic projects that support SIV’s quest for rapid expansion.”
Next on the horizon is maximising Sostenuto’s Problem Management and Mobile capabilities. SIV is one of the first companies to sign up to the recently announced Sostenuto Mobile platform in a live working environment. When the system goes live in September 2012, it will enable SIV’s support engineers to update incident records on the move, including resolution and closure, so that performance statistics become more accurate. It will also alert engineers to new incidents and service requests with immediate access to the system, to ensure they have detailed information whilst they are out and about across the organisation.
Geoff Rees, Sales Director of Sunrise Software, concluded: “We are delighted with the results that SIV has achieved to date and look forward to helping them drive continual service improvements and capture a bigger share of the lucrative sport, leisure and entertainment industry. We are confident that the imminent go live of Sostenuto Mobile will successfully integrate their Service Desk and mobile environments boosting service levels and customer confidence even further.”
For more information on Sunrise Software, its products, services and customers, please visit www.sunrisesoftware.co.uk
About Sheffield International Venues
Sheffield International Venues Ltd (SIV) is one of the largest sport, leisure and entertainment companies in Europe, specialising in outstanding spectator and participation events.
Over 4m visitors each year enjoy thrilling professional sports; award winning personal health and fitness; exciting leisure activities; dazzling entertainment shows and memorable events. Its portfolio includes 17 unique venues which are used by professionals and the community.
Sheffield International Venues Ltd (SIV) is a wholly owned subsidiary, and the operating arm of Sheffield City Trust; a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity.
For more information, please visit: www.SIVLTD.com
About Sunrise Software
Established in 1994, Sunrise provides applications which underpin business processes across its customers’ organisations. A privately held, UK based company, Sunrise has a highly successful track record in IT service management, customer service management and business process management with fully configured applications designed around best practice guidelines.
Available as either on-premise or Software As A Service (SAAS) Sostenuto, Sunrise’s flagship product is totally web-based which harnesses modern technology with inbuilt resilience. Sostenuto is a comprehensive software tool which offers a high degree of flexibility, allowing organisations to change or introduce new processes through simple configuration.
There are three different variants to address different business requirements:
• Sostenuto ITSM available as ITSM2 and ITSM3 (ITIL2 or ITIL3 versions)
• Sostenuto CSM, a non-ITIL tool for customer service departments.
• Sostenuto BPM, which allows organisations to create their own applications
Over 1000 organisations use Sostenuto across the UK, with high profile users including Anglian Water, the NHS, Rugby Football Union, University of Greenwich, Muller Dairy and many more.
For more information please visit: www.sunrisesoftware.co.uk
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Andy Sparkes on the importance of feline hydration
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This session with independent feline consultant, Andy Sparkes, covers the important topic of feline hydration. While on the surface simple, the factors that influence how much water a cat consumes voluntarily, and the impact on health and disease, are surprisingly complex.
In this podcast, Dr Sparkes will discuss how cats can be encouraged to drink more fluids – in particular the role of nutrient-enriched water supplements, such as Pro Plan Hydra Care.
He will also discuss the clinical benefits of increasing water intake in conditions such as renal disease, urolithiasis, feline idiopathic cystitis, diabetes and constipation.
For more information on the science of nutrition visit www.purinainstitute.com
After graduating from the RVC, Andy Sparkes spent four years in general practice before undertaking a feline residency followed by a PhD at the University of Bristol. He was subsequently appointed to a lectureship and senior lectureship in feline medicine at the University of Bristol, which was followed by a move to the AHT, where he became head of small animal studies.
In 2012, Andy was appointed as the veterinary director of International Cat Care and its veterinary division, the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM), and from 2019 he became an independent consultant.
Andy has spoken and published widely in the field of feline medicine, is a diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and is the founding and current co-editor of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery – the official journal of the ISFM and the American Academy of Family Physicians.
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VN Happy Hour 2.0
14 dez 2020 · Vet Times Podcast
Following the monster success of our first VN Happy Hour event, we decided to do it all over again – and our second event took place on 26 November 2020.
For those that missed the event, however, this podcast includes “Exotic encounters” From lizards to llamas – our big interview with VN Council chair and leading exotics nurse, Matt Rendle.
Also, contained is “Owning your future”, our panel discussion featuring Tom Reilly, Emma Eve-Raw and Matt Rendle, all offering advice on how to diversify your nursing career.
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Vet Times Extra: Equine herpes virus discussed, with Richard Newton
3 dez 2020 · Vet Times Podcast
In this podcast, brought to you in association with Zoetis – the manufacturer of Equip EHV1,4 – we ask Richard Newton the questions you have always wanted to know about equine herpes virus (EHV) disease, the syndromes and the role of vaccination.
Dr Newton was director of epidemiology and disease surveillance at the Animal Health Trust until its closure in July 2020.
Since then, with ongoing support from the UK equine industry, he has continued to work closely with vets and equine industry stakeholders to ensure the health of the equine population.
His work focuses on the diagnosis, control and prevention of infectious diseases.
Ep 49: Hannah Lipscomb discusses otitis externa
27 nov 2020 · Vet Times Podcast
Otitis externa is one of the most common conditions seen in veterinary practice, in particular in dogs.
In this podcast, Hannah Lipscomb will discuss its principal causes and factors, cytology culture and sensitivity results, treatment challenges and severe otitis externa.
Hannah qualified from the RVC in 2016 and was first dermatology intern at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists, supervised by the dermatologist Filippo De Bellis.
Before her dermatology internship, she worked as a small animal vet in London for two years and then completed a rotating internship at Eastcott Referrals.
Hannah and Filippo co-authored an article in Vet Times’ 10 November issue (Volume 50, Issue 46, Pages 10-14) called “Treatment and management of otitis in dogs and cats”. The article is online now at www.vettimes.co.uk/article/treatment-and-management-of-otitis-in-dogs-and-cats/
𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗩𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗬 𝗡𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗥𝗔
Neptra ear solution for dogs is the latest innovation from Elanco. Providing anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial activity, the product is now available for UK veterinarians to prescribe in routine acute otitis externa (OE) cases. It provides lasting efficacy, showing continuous clinical improvement until day 28 with just one dose.
Neptra’s unique combination of three active ingredients is proven effective against mixed infections of susceptible strains of bacterial (Staphylococcus pseudintermedius) and fungal (Malassezia pachydermatis) pathogens associated with 70% to 80% of acute canine OE cases [1]. A single, 1ml dose in each affected ear treats dogs of all sizes and breeds.
Eliminating home treatments, Neptra brings vets full control over treatment compliance and eliminates the uncertainty and stress of client administration.
To enquire about stocking Neptra, please contact your local Bayer veterinary business manager.
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1. Zamankhan Malayeri H et al (2010). Identification and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of bacteria causing otitis externa in dogs, Vet Res Commun 34(5): 435-444.
VN Times Podcast, Ep 10: Caroline Peacock on Pet Blood Bank UK
VN Times editor Rachael Buzzel is joined by RVN and veterinary manager at Pet Blood Bank UK (PBBUK) Caroline Peacock.
Caroline tells us all about her work with the UK charity set up to support vets by providing a blood service for pets, and the vital role of the VN in its work.
To find out more about how you can get involved with the charity, read “Pet Blood Bank: how VNs can help” in the November 2020 issue of VN Times.
For more information about PBBUK, and to view its literature, support tools and CPD, visit www.petbloodbankuk.org/vet-professionals
Ep 48: Hany Elsheikha on year-round parasite protection
Pet owners are broadly willing to do all they can to protect their pets and keep them healthy, but commitment to therapeutic and preventive parasite regiments can vary massively.
Hany Elsheikha discusses the impact of infestation on pet health, plus how to improve compliance – including all-year-round – in this Vet Times Podcast.
Hany Elsheikha, BVSc, MVSc, PhD, PGCHE, FHEA, DipEVPC, is an associate professor in the global health department in the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham (SVMS-UoN).
Hany is also a European Veterinary Parasitology College diplomate and a European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites member. He earned his PhD from Michigan State University for research performed on the molecular evolution of the causative agent of equine protozoal myeloencephalitis.
In 2005, he was awarded the prestigious American Society for Microbiology (ASM)/National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID) Postdoctoral Fellowship. Over the past 13 years, he has been spearheading the development and delivery of parasitology teaching at SVMS-UoN.
Also, he has established a multidisciplinary research programme focused on decoding the interkingdom chemical communication between the host cells and neuropathogenic protozoan parasites, with a special interest in Toxoplasma gondii.
He has published more than 170 peer-reviewed papers and many other articles in professional magazines and science communication journals. Dr Elsheikha has also published 6 textbooks in Veterinary Parasitology for students, residents and veterinary professionals.
Hany has written an article in Vet Times (Volume 50, Issue 43, Pages 6-10) called “Small animal parasites – are pet owners getting the year‑round message?”. In this, he discusses the clinical impact of infestation on pet health and potential solutions practices can implement to improve clients’ compliance with preventive strategies.
The article is online now at https://bit.ly/3prqw6s
Ep 47: COVID – where do we go from here?
6 nov 2020 · Vet Times Podcast
Vet Times talks to chief executive officer of Compassion in World Farming and a commentator on the effects of industrial farming, Philip Lymbery.
Philip talks to editor James Westgate about what we need to learn from COVID-19 and how vets have a vital role to play in building a sustainable future for British farming...
Vet Times Extra: Flea treatment failure and how to prevent it – new data, new insight
30 out 2020 · Vet Times Podcast
In this sponsored podcast, brought to you in association with MSD Animal Health, makers of Bravecto, we speak to Richard Wall and Ian Wright about flea prevalence, and new data that offers vets fresh information about how to prevent it.
Richard Wall is professor of zoology at the University of Bristol, with his areas of research including veterinary entomology, parasitology and ecology.
Prof Wall’s research focuses on the ecology, behaviour and control of arthropod parasites and disease vectors of veterinary importance. He also has interests in pastureland ecology and the effects of insecticides on decomposition processes.
A key feature of his approach has been the use of fundamental ecological and epidemiological principles to inform practical control applications. Topics of interest include ticks and tick-borne disease, myiasis and mange, essential oils for ectoparasite control and impacts of climate change on ectoparasites.
Ian Wright is a practising veterinary surgeon and co-owner of the Mount Veterinary Practice in Fleetwood, Lancashire.
He has a master’s degree in veterinary parasitology, and in addition to being head of the European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites (ESCCAP UK and Ireland), is guideline director for ESCCAP Europe. He is also an editorial board member for the Companion animal and Vet CPD journals.
He has written widely on parasitology topics, and is a regular contributor to Vet Times. Check elsewhere on the channel for more from Ian Wright, including podcasts on exotic parasites on imported pets, cat and dog worming and flea control.
This Podcast brought to you in association with MSD animal health, makers of Bravecto®.
Bravecto® is the number one parasite product in the UK [1], with data showing both vets and owners prefer its 12 week duration [2,3].
A recent data analysis on more than 160,000 dogs and cats in the UK demonstrates 12 weekly Bravecto® can increase owner compliance by at least 62% over monthly products [4,5].
This data also demonstrates compliance with Bravecto comes with other important positive effects.
Dogs treated with Bravecto® were given leading de-worming (milbemycin and praziquantel combination) products almost twice as frequently than the national average of 3.1 months protection [4].
This data is backed up by a client satisfaction survey with 96% of the Bravecto users prefer Bravecto and don’t want to go back to any monthly product [2,3].
The Big Flea Project research study found significantly different levels of flea infestation for pets treated with different (in-date) products. For both cats and dogs, flea infestation was significant highest in those treated with fipronil containing products, which can be bought over the counter, and lowest in pets treated with Bravecto, a vet prescribed treatment [6].
1. Number 1 selling Companion Animal Parasiticide product, Kynetec VetTrak MAT July 2020.
2. Satisfaction and Adherence to Bravecto Spot-on Solution for Cats, internal CORE research, 2019
3. Lavan R et al (2020). Flea and tick treatment satisfaction, preference, and adherence of dog owners in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia who treated their dog with fluralaner, Open Veterinary Journal 10(2): 135–143.
4. Investigation into parasiticide isoxazoline treatment (Bravecto, NexGard Spectra, NexGard and Simparica). Study conducted by Animalytics on behalf of MSD Animal Health (May 2020) using a panel of 73 practices with purchases recorded for 88,000 dogs from Jan 2019 to Dec 2019
5. Investigation into parasiticides treatment. Study conducted by Animalytics on behalf of MSD Animal Health (May 2020) using a panel of 73 practices with purchases recorded for 74,000 cats from Jan 2019 to Dec 2019.
6. Cooper A-R et al (2020). Fleas infesting cats and dogs in Great Britain; spatial distribution of infestation risk and its relation to treatment, Medical and Veterinary Entomology, doi: 10.1111/mve.12462
Ep 46: Luca Ferasin on companion animal cardiology
Cardiology has seen many innovations in the past decade.
To guide us through some of these, Luca Ferasin joins the Vet Times Podcast once again, where he also explains the importance of first opinion practitioners, referral vets and owners working together on these cases.
Luca Ferasin is head of cardiology at The Ralph Veterinary Referral Centre in Marlow, Buckinghamshire.
A cardiology diplomate, he has vastly contributed to the veterinary literature with articles, abstracts and book chapters, including the chapter on coughing in the latest edition of Ettinger’s Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine.
He is a regular speaker worldwide and his main professional interests include – but are by no means limited to – feline cardiology, exercise physiology, as well as clinical investigation and management of syncope and coughing.
Luca has been a cardiologist for more than 20 years and was awarded a fellowship of the RCVS for his meritorious contributions to clinical practice.
This podcast is an accompaniment to an article Luca has written in Vet Times 29 September 2020 issue (Volume 50, Issue 40, Pages 6-9). The article, “Heart disease in canine patients”, is now online at https://www.vettimes.co.uk/article/heart-disease-in-canine-patients/
Luca’s Vet Times Podcast earlier this year – Ep 19: Luca Ferasin on myxomatous mitral valve disease – is available at https://www.vettimes.co.uk/article/vet-times-podcast-ep-19-luca-ferasin-on-myxomatous-mitral-valve-disease/
Vet Times Extra: Brian Beale on OA and PCSO-524
In this Vet Times Podcast, sponsored by www.VetzPetz.co.uk, Dr Brian Beale, orthopaedic surgeon at Beale Veterinary Specialists in Texas, discusses his findings around the effectiveness of marine-based fatty acid compound (PCSO-524) in the treatment of canine osteoarthritis.
PCSO-524 is a unique CO2 stabilised oil from New Zealand green-lipped mussel, Perna canaliculus. It is the functional ingredient in the formulation of Antinol, derived from a patented process.
This patented stabilisation and extraction processes concentrate and preserves the original active properties of the New Zealand green-lipped mussels’ fatty acids, including EPA and DHA.
Dr Brian Beale is an orthopaedic surgeon at Beale Veterinary Specialists in Victoria, Texas and CEO of Beale’s Best LLC. His special interests are in arthroscopy, minimally invasive fracture management, medical management of osteoarthritis, and perioperative pain management.
He has authored numerous book chapters and scientific articles on these topics and is a co-author of the Small Animal Arthroscopy textbook.
In 2018, Dr Beale was named a Founding Fellow in Minimally Invasive Surgery – Small Animal Orthopedics (arthroscopy and fracture repair) by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.
Vet Times Extra: LiveClear Pt 3 - Libby Sheridan on pet nutrition
This podcast addresses the obstacles veterinary professionals can face in having conversations about pet nutrition with their clients. We’re talking to Libby Sheridan about the widening impact of pet nutrition, with new products like ProPlan LiveClear helping to preserve the human companion animal bond.
In this, the third in a series, she will also address ways to implement nutritional assessment into routine consults, using “light touch” risk assessment-based techniques.
The veterinary profession is a respected source of pet care information but with so much unreliable or even harmful information online, it is important we have systems in place to take back the conversation.
Libby Sheridan graduated from University College Dublin’s School of Veterinary Medicine and after 10 years working in mixed and small animal practice, she entered industry working in pet nutrition.
She then set up and ran her own company, Mojo Consultancy, specialising in technical communications, PR and project management, before joining Purina Petcare in 2018 as technical affairs manager for the UK and Ireland.
Libby has built on her direct practice experience of client relationships with the development of professional and client support programmes, technical training programmes and roles in managing customer and consumer support teams, alongside regular contributions to veterinary and consumer publications on nutrition and client care topics.
Ep 45: Marge Chandler on pet obesity
Starting conversations with owners about obesity in their pets can be difficult, but it is necessary, as weight problems among companion animals continue to rise.
Internal medicine specialist Marge Chandler provides advice and information on a fascinating area in this Vet Times Podcast.
Marge is an independent consultant in small animal nutrition and internal medicine, clinical nutritionist at Vets Now Referrals in Glasgow and internal medicine specialist for Moorview Referrals in Newcastle.
She has a Bachelor of Science degree from California State University and a Master of Science degree in animal nutrition and a doctor of veterinary medicine degree from Colorado State University.
She is a diplomate of both the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and the American College of Veterinary Nutrition, and a member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists.
Marge chairs the European Pet Food Industry Federation scientific advisory committee, co-chairs the WSAVA global nutrition committee, is a founding member of the European Veterinary Nutrition Educators Group and is WSAVA liaison to the American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition.
Marge wrote the focus article “Pet obesity: an ongoing epidemic” in 1 September 2020 issue of Vet Times (Volume 50, Issue 36, Pages 6-8), which is available online at vettimes.co.uk [https://www.vettimes.co.uk/article/pet-obesity-an-ongoing-epidemic/]
VBJ First Opinions, Ep 12: discussions in disruption with Anthony Chadwick
2 out 2020 · Vet Times Podcast
Today, VBJ is delighted to be joined by Anthony Chadwick – a good friend of the publication and a well-known face across the UK veterinary profession, and beyond, through his work with The Webinar Vet.
He’s a qualified veterinary surgeon, business owner, entrepreneur, and a man once described by VBJ’s James Westgate as “the veterinary sector’s own disruptor-in-chief”.
Let’s hope he’s not going to be too disruptive today…
Ep 44: Jo Murrell on chronic pain in companion animals
25 set 2020 · Vet Times Podcast
The diagnosis and management of chronic pain in companion animals is an important topic in veterinary medicine, as it can have a major impact on animals’ well-being and quality of life.
In this Vet Times Podcast, specialist vet Jo Murrell discusses key aspects of chronic pain in dogs and cats.
Jo Murrell has spent most of her career in academia, most recently at the University of Bristol from 2007-2018.
While at Bristol she focused her time on pain research and clinical anaesthesia, and has carried out many studies investigating pain mechanisms and clinical analgesic protocols in cats, dogs and horses. These studies have contributed to the market authorisation of methadone and buprenorphine in dogs and cats and buprenorphine in horses.
Her work has also clearly demonstrated upregulation of pain pathways in dogs with osteoarthritis, highlighting the need for aggressive pain management in these patients.
She has been a diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia since 2002 and enjoys the challenges of clinical anaesthesia.
Jo is a member of the WSAVA Global Pain Council and is passionate about providing best practice in analgesia to cats and dogs. She has recently joined the team at Highcroft Veterinary Referrals, Bristol to continue her career in clinical practice.
An article by Jo, “Chronic pain in companion animals”, is in Vet Times’ 15 September 2020 issue (Volume 50, Issue 38, Pages 10-13). It discusses diagnosis and treatment, including the use of clinical metrology instruments to quantify it, and it is online now at www.vettimes.co.uk/?p=219315
Vet Times Extra: Sue Paterson on otitis externa
Join us with Dr Sue Paterson, senior-vice president of the European Society of Veterinary Dermatology and former BSAVA president, as she discusses the subject of otitis externa, and particularly focuses on how lockdown may have created an opportunity for vets to re-evaluate treatment for this common and frustrating condition.
Do you regularly see OE cases? Yes? Well this is a podcast for you.
This podcast has been brought to you by Neptra – the only single dose, vet-administered treatment available for acute otitis externa in dogs, produced by Elanco UK. Neptra is available to vets in the UK after becoming the number one selling treatment for acute otitis externa in the US under the name Claro.
To enquire about stocking Neptra, contact your local Elanco veterinary business manager.
VBJ First Opinions, Ep 11: life, the universe and everything, with Jamie Crittall
First Opinions talks to Jamie Crittall – vet, practice owner, businessman and raconteur extraordinaire. James and Jamie discuss everything from live events and the latest tech, to telemedicine and Top Gun.
Ep 43: Sarah Caney on CKD in cats
Chronic kidney disease is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in older cats, but in many cases it is diagnosed only when clinical signs associated with azotaemia appear.
In this Vet Times podcast, we find out more about the condition with RCVS specialist in feline medicine Sarah Caney, including advice on screening, diagnosis and management.
Sarah graduated from the University of Bristol in 1993, and as a feline medicine specialist enjoys seeing a mixture of first opinion and referral feline patients.
She has written a number of books for cat owners and veterinary professionals, including Caring For a Cat With Hyperthyroidism, published by her company Cat Professional, a subdivision of Vet Professionals (www.vetprofessionals.com).
Sarah has written a full Focus article on CKD in Vet Times’ 18 August 2020 issue (Volume 50, Issue 34, Pages 6-10. The article “Screening and management of chronic kidney disease in cats” is also available online at vettimes.co.uk at https://www.vettimes.co.uk/article/screening-and-management-of-chronic-kidney-disease-in-cats/
Vet Times Extra: LiveClear Pt 2 - feline relinquishment, with Dr Andy Sparkes
26 ago 2020 · Vet Times Podcast
In this podcast, sponsored by Purina Petcare, we’re joined by Andy Sparkes.
Dr Sparkes has become a well-known figure in the UK for his work on feline medicine. He is a diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ECVIM), former veterinary Director of International Cat Care and its veterinary division, the International Society of Feline Medicine; as well as the founding and current co-editor of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery – the official journal of the ISFM and the AAFP.
Today he is talking to us about the important welfare issues around feline relinquishment, particularly as a result of the owner’s allergy to their cat.
Dr Sparkes has a keen interest in all aspects of feline health and welfare, and in this podcast describes common causes of feline relinquishment, focusing more closely on the impact of allergies on the cat-owner bond.
Find out more about the impact of feline allergy on the quality of life of people and pets at the Purina Institute (www.purinainstitute.com).
VN Times Podcast, Ep 9: Andrea Jeffery on Schedule Three
VN Times sits down with Linnaeus chief nursing officer Andrea Jeffery to talk Schedule Three and what it means for the future of the veterinary nursing profession.
Andrea discusses how proposed legislative changes could have the biggest impact on this crucial role in decades.
Ep 42: Nicola Menzies-Gow on equine laminitis
7 ago 2020 · Vet Times Podcast
A condition with three forms, laminitis is now considered a clinical syndrome associated with systemic disease or altered weight bearing, rather than being a discrete disease entity.
As with many areas, prevention is an important strategy where vets and owners can work together, as Nicola Menzies-Gow explains in this Vet Times podcast.
Nicola Menzies-Gow qualified from the University of Cambridge in 1997 and, after three years in first opinion equine practice in Essex, joined the RVC, where she completed a residency in equine medicine and a PhD.
Now a senior lecturer in equine medicine, Nicola’s clinical interests focus on endocrinology, cardiology and general medicine.
She has written an article, “Equine laminitis: causes, clinical signs, treatment and prevention” for Vet Times (Volume 50, Issue 30, Pages 6-9), which is also available online at https://www.vettimes.co.uk/?p=217343
It outlines the three types – sepsis-associated, endocrinopathic and supporting limb – but explains how the clinical signs remain unchanged. Diagnosis and severity scoring are discussed among other topics.
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Security’s lack of communication indefensible
Two issues ago, Chief of Security and Safety John Twining said that, to his knowledge, there were zero incidents in the York Hill parking garage.
One issue ago, junior Gina Curcio told the Chronicle that, during the first weekend of school, she was approached by an unknown man in the York Hill parking garage, filed an incident report, and was questioned by a security officer over the phone.
The Chronicle approached Twining again to reconcile the two fact sets above. After researching the reporting system further, Twining said, he discovered that Curcio did file a report on Sept. 11.
Therein, Quinnipiac’s chief of security was unaware of the only incident report filed about the York Hill parking garage, until approached by the Chronicle.
This instance magnifies a very vulnerable rift in Quinnipiac safety. If the chief of security is misinformed or uninformed, he cannot accurately gauge the safety of the university.
Quinnipiac security starts from a lot of different places. It begins with the students, as Twining often notes. It begins with proper protection in the dorms and academic buildings. But it also begins and ends with Quinnipiac security employees, who have resources and experience to do things that no one else on campus is qualified to do. When a student like Gina Curcio files an incident report, she expects it to become known to, if not all members of security, at least the chief of security.
Security has ears and eyes where students do not, with officers patrolling the student center and cameras in the York Hill parking garage. They have immediate radio contact with resident assistants and facilities workers. They work alongside Hamden police every weekend. They have a proper communication set-up that is running 24 hours a day.
But this communication system must work properly and efficiently. Security officers should be recording and dispatching incident reports accurately, and notifying the proper people.
Twining did have knowledge of some incident in the parking garage: “It may have been the same incident (as Curcio’s), it may not have been,” he said in an interview.
That lack of knowledge is indefensible.
Blame need not be placed, for blame will solve no problems in this case. But all members of the security staff must be, with no exceptions, responsible and accountable.
The Chronicle commends the Student Government Association, in particular junior representative Benjamin Wald, for their work in addressing security issues on York Hill. Equally deserving are the residence hall directors and resident assistants for doing their duty.
To the administration: Consider an evaluation of Quinnipiac security communication processes. Make sure the proper outlets are aware and fully informed. With a recent hiring for more officers, make sure money is being spent in the proper places.
If there is any rift in security communication, something is bound to fall through the cracks.
The warning signs of our fallen democracy
Rationalizing your resolution
Why student athletes should get a degree
COVID-19 vaccines are on the way while positive cases climb
Thanksgiving treats
Perfect marriages
Putting an end to the ‘war on drugs’
Thanks so much, Thanksgiving!
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How to Stretch Present Action
The New York Times called Jeffrey Renard Allen’s novel Song of the Shank, “the kind of imaginative work only a prodigiously gifted risk-taker could produce.”
Some books come with warnings, a heads-up to readers that the text is demanding and challenging. On one hand, these warnings are necessary to allow readers to brace themselves for what might be slow going. On the other hand, it’s possible that these warnings turn off readers from prose that isn’t difficult so much as new. As a casual or even serious reader, it’s easy to devour the same kinds of books over and over (I’m certainly guilty of this). But when you take time to study a difficult book, the rewards can be enormous.
Song of the Shank by Jeffrey Renard Allen is one of these books. It was published by Graywolf Press, and the press’ hometown newspaper, the Star Tribune, called the novel “engrossing and demanding.” At first glance, this seems like an accurate description, but spend a few minutes with the prose, and I think you’ll find that not only does it become easy to read, it also creates possibilities that other prose styles don’t allow.
You can read the opening chapter of Song of the Shank at Graywolf’s website.
How the Story Works
The Onion once ran the headline, “Nation Shudders at Large Block of Uninterrupted Text,” and that may be the reaction of many readers to the novel’s first paragraph, which continues for more than two pages. This is an approach to writing that we’re not used to. In fact, as writers, I’m willing to bet that most of us would struggle to write a paragraph that lasts two pages. So, how does Allen do it?
Not that much happens in the paragraph. We’re introduced to Eliza, who realizes that Tom is missing and so goes out into the yard to look for him—that’s the extent of the action. The bulk of the paragraph is taken up by Eliza’s thoughts, close description, commentary on her thoughts and the descriptions, and context for those thoughts and the situation in general. The novel is essentially asking us to recalibrate our expectations, to focus on things that we tend to skim over.
Here are two early sentences that show how Allen stretches out the present action. Try to spot the transition between action and context:
A clear track, left foot and right, running the circumference of the house, evidence that someone has been spying through the windows, trespassing at the doors. Had she been back in the city, the idea would already have occurred to her that the journalists were to blame, those men of paper determined in their unstoppable quest to unearth the long-lost—three years? four?—”Blind Tom”—Half Man, Half Amazing—to reproduce the person, return him to public consumption, his name new again, a photograph (ideally) to go along with it, the shutter snapping (a thousand words).
The second sentence begins with a clear marker to the reader: the prose is moving from action (a clear track, evidence that someone has been spying through the windows) to context (Had she been back in the city…).
In these sentences, the prose moves from action to close description:
She turns left, right, her neck at all angles. The house pleasantly still behind her, tall (two stories and an attic) and white, long and wide, a structure that seems neither exalted nor neglected, cheerful disregard, its sun-beaten doll’s house gable and clear-cut timber boards long in need of a thick coat of wash, the veranda sunken forward like an open jaw, the stairs a striped and worn tongue.
The description continues for a few more sentences and then moves into commentary (then, notice how the commentary moves back into description):
Taken altogether it promises plenty, luxury without pretense, prominence without arrogance, privacy and isolation. Inviting. Homey. Lace curtains blowing in at the windows, white tears draining back into a face.
Finally, here is an example of how the prose moves from action to Eliza’s thoughts:
Winded and dizzy, she finds herself right in the middle of the oval turnaround between the house and the long macadam road that divides the lawn. Charming really, her effort, she thinks. In her search just now had she even ventured as far as the straggly bushes, let alone into the woods?
Taken individually, none of these moves out of present action is remarkable. Writers use strategies like these all of the time. But when they’re used together, the effect is powerful. The present action is stretched so much that we almost forget what is happening and, instead, focus on what is happening around the action. This is often where the most interesting parts of any novel lie. The difference is that Allen has found a way to direct our attention to them.
The Writing Exercise
Let’s stretch out present action using Song of the Shank by Jeffrey Renard Allen as a model:
Introduce context. There are many ways to temporarily broaden the point of view. An easy way is to jump out of the scene’s immediate time and place. Allen does this with the phrase, “Had she been back in the city.” Try letting the character (or the narrator) suggest how things in the scene might be different if the time and place were different. In other words, give context for how the situation dictates the action.
Introduce close description. Every writer at some point describes aspects of the setting or character, but one way to extend the description is to use simile (veranda sunken forward like an open jaw) and metaphor (the stairs a striped and worn tongue). Allen also moves beyond literal description and explains how the place seems (a structure that seems neither exalted nor neglected). He’s able to do this, in part, because of the prose’s pacing. If we’re leaning into the present action, waiting to see what happens next, then we don’t have much patience for extended description. But this prose moves more slowly. So, try to slow down your descriptions by extending them with metaphor and simile and statements of how the places or characters seem.
Introduce commentary. This is really just an extension of that seeming description. A good way to do this is to follow a description with a statement that sums up its individual pieces. You (or your narrator or character) are essentially telling the readers how to view what they’ve just read.
Introduce a character’s thoughts. One way to approach a character’s thoughts is to let them function as commentary. In other words, avoid writing thoughts like this: Oh no! I need to hurry! Instead, let the character observe him or herself doing the present action. In Allen’s case, he lets Eliza gently mock her search for Tom (Charming really, her effort, she thinks). We’re allowed to see her from different angles, which gives a deeper picture of her, one that is multi-faceted. The more facets you show, the slower your prose may move—but, as Allen proves, the more texture and depth you can provide.
Tags: Blind Tom, creative writing exercises, creative writing prompts, experimental fiction, Graywolf Press, Jeffrey Renard Allen, Narrative Pace, Song of the Shank
Categories Character Development, Genre-Fiction, Plot, Setting the Stakes
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Effect of coronal loop structure on wave heating by phase mixing
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Pagano, Paolo
De Moortel, Ineke
Morton, Richard
QB Astronomy
QC Physics
Context. The mechanism(s) behind coronal heating still elude(s) direct observation and modelling of viable theoretical processes and the subsequent effect on coronal structures is one of the key tools available to assess possible heating mechanisms. Wave-heating via phase-mixing of Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) transverse waves has been proposed as a possible way to convert magnetic energy into thermal energy but increasingly, MHD models suggest this is not a sufficiently efficient mechanism. Aims. We model heating by phase-mixing of transverse MHD waves in various configurations, to investigate whether certain circumstances can enhance the heating sufficiently to sustain the million degree solar corona and to assess the impact of the propagation and phase-mixing of transverse MHD waves on the structure of the boundary shell of coronal loops. Methods. We use 3D MHD simulations of a pre-existing density enhancement in magnetised medium and a boundary driver to trigger the propagation of transverse waves with the same power spectrum as measured by the Coronal Multi-Channel Polarimeter (COmP). We consider different density structures, boundary conditions at the non-drive footpoint, characteristics of the driver, and different forms of magnetic resistivity. Results. We find that different initial density structures significantly affect the evolution of the boundary shell and that some driver configurations can enhance the heating generated from the dissipation ofthe MHD waves. In particular, drivers coherent on a larger spatial scale and higher dissipation coefficients can generate significant heating, although it is still insufficient to balance the radiative losses in this setup. Conclusions. We conclude that while phase-mixing of transverse MHD waves is unlikely to sustain the thermal structure of the corona, there are configurations that allow for an enhanced efficiency of this mechanism. We provide possible signatures to identify the presence of such configurations, such as the location of where the heating is deposited along the coronal loop.
Pagano , P , De Moortel , I & Morton , R 2020 , ' Effect of coronal loop structure on wave heating by phase mixing ' , Astronomy & Astrophysics .
Copyright © 2020 ESO. This work has been made available online in accordance with publisher policies or with permission. Permission for further reuse of this content should be sought from the publisher or the rights holder. This is the author created accepted manuscript following peer review and may differ slightly from the final published version. The final published version of this work is available at http://www.aanda.org/
Funding: UK Science and Technology Facilities Council (Consolidated Grant ST/K000950/1), the European Union Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (grant agreement No. 647214) and the Research Council of Norway through its Centres of Excellence scheme, project number 262622. R.J. Morton is grateful for support from the UKRI Future Leader Fellowship (RiPSAW - MR/T019891/1) and STFC (ST/T000384/1).
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Review of Warp and Weft: Chinese Language and Culture by Keekok Lee
R. Xiao
http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?storyCode=405751§ioncode=26
Xiao, R. (2009). Review of Warp and Weft: Chinese Language and Culture by Keekok Lee. Times Higher Education. http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?storyCode=405751§ioncode=26
Xiao, R. / Review of Warp and Weft: Chinese Language and Culture by Keekok Lee. In: Times Higher Education. 2009.
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