pred_label
stringclasses 2
values | pred_label_prob
float64 0.5
1
| wiki_prob
float64 0.25
1
| text
stringlengths 76
983k
| source
stringlengths 39
45
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
__label__wiki
| 0.595401
| 0.595401
|
Producing and Distributing Critical Data and Information on our Oceans, Coasts and Great Lakes
The Latest News from the Nation's Integrated Ocean Observing System Association
ASSOCIATION UPDATES
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL NEWSLETTER
ICOOS Act Update
The House is expected to vote on the Senate version of the ICOOS Act, the Coordinated Ocean Observations and Research Act (S-914), this week. In addition to reauthorizing the ICOOS Act of 2009, the bill authorizes NOAA’s National Water Center in Alabama. The bill passed by unanimous consent in the Senate in July and ensures the sustained delivery of timely data for our oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes for maritime commerce, search and rescue, weather forecasting, ecosystem health, including harmful algal blooms and ocean acidification, and coastal hazards.
Please reach out to your Congressional delegation to encourage them to support IOOS.
PacIOOS Earns RICE Recertification by United States IOOS
PacIOOS earns re-certification as a Regional Information Coordination Entity (RICE).
On October 23, the Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS) was recertified by the U.S. IOOS Office as a Regional Information Coordination Entity (RICE), meaning that, once again, PacIOOS meets strict national standards for data management and governance. The PacIOOS obtained its original certification in 2015, when it became the first RA to be certified. To ensure the RAs remain current and up-to-date, they are required to be recertified every 5 years. Congratulations to Melissa Iwamoto, Director of PacIOOS, and her team for ensuring stakeholders throughout the Pacific region have the best available data and information.
All 11 IOOS Regional Associations are certified by NOAA. Certification provides users with the confidence in the data served by IOOS, enhances efficient integration of federal and nonfederal data, enables researchers and others to fulfill data management requirements, and provides liability protection of the RA. For more information, click here.
AOOS Pilots New Water Level Observation for Remote Areas
Water level observations are essential to flooding and extreme storm preparation and response, ensuring safe navigation, managing sensitive resources, and much more. Delivering this information in Alaska, with over 6,000 miles of coastline and remote villages, is a significant challenge. AOOS is partnering with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as the private sector, in Alaska’s Water Level Watch, to fill critical gaps by testing new technologies that are suitable for remote locations. The collaboration team has worked with NOAA’s Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS) on a tiered data policy
that provides access to partner-collected
and high quality data at various levels of precision. The data can be used for different applications, many of which do not need the precision data that CO-OPS National Water Level Observing Network (NWLON) stations provide, such as their use in major harbors bringing in supertankers with inches of clearance. The new GNSS-GPS reflectometry sensors, which are land-based, cheaper, and easier to maintain than traditional NWLONs, combined with the tiered data policy and data portal, provide an affordable option for filling gaps in remote areas or small harbors, not only in Alaska but also in other regions of the country.
For more information, see Alaska Water Level Watch.
Coastal Observations Track Warming Trend
Sustained observations are important for understanding changes in our coastal oceans and Great Lakes. This climatology tool from NERACOOS compares current observations with historic averages. Here, the orange dots display the daily means for 2020 compared to the range of observations from 2001to 2019 in yellow, indicating that the Gulf of Maine water temperatures have been exceptionally warm this year.
U.S. Department of Energy and NOAA Announced Competition Series Within Ocean Observing Prize
On October 19th, the U.S. Department of Energy and NOAA announced the opening of the DEVELOP competition series within the Ocean Observing Prize. The DEVELOP Competition focuses on a single theme, hurricane monitoring, and challenges contestants to develop their ideas into a functioning prototype through three contests: DESIGN, BUILD, and SPLASH. The DESIGN contest of the competition is now open and will close on February 16th, 2021.
The winners of the DESIGN Contest will be invited to the next contest of the competition, the BUILD Contest, where they will build functioning prototypes and test their systems in a controlled environment, such as a wave tank. Winners of the BUILD Contest will be invited to participate in the SPLASH Contest (and the culmination of the first DEVELOP Competition), where they will test their designs at-sea. All three contests together offer $2.4 million in cash prizes.
For additional information and the official announcement, click here.
Welcome to Dr. Jake Kritzer
Dr. Jake Kritzer became the second Director of the Northeast Regional Association Coastal Ocean Observing System (NERACOOS) in June of this year. Jake brings extensive expertise in fisheries science and policy. He graduated from Middlebury College with a B.A. in Biology, earned a Ph.D. in Marine Biology from James Cook University in Australia, and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Windsor in Canada. Jake is the author of more than 30 peer-reviewed publications, and senior editor of the milestone book, Marine Metapopulations. Over his career, Jake’s research has focused on spatial dimensions of marine ecology and management, and his recent policy work centered on building technical and management capacity in Chinese fisheries. He also holds adjunct professor appointments at the University of Maine and the University of Massachusetts. Jake lives in New Hampshire with his wife and daughter.
Hurricane Gliders Featured in Forbes Magazine
Yi Chao, founder of Seatrec, wrote a Forbes article about cross-organizational collaboration to improve hurricane forecasts. In the article, he notes that data from below the ocean's surface hinders our ability to forecast storm intensity and states that underwater robots are the key. The article references the partnership between NOAA, Navy, and IOOS to deploy 30 gliders this season, and calls for increased subsurface measurements. To read the full article, click here.
UG2 Welcome to the Community on December 9
Save the date! UG2 coordinators will be hosting a Welcome Webinar on Dec 9th, 2PM-3:30PM EST (Link to GoToMeeting webinar). The Underwater Glider User Group (UG2) is a community-based coalition aimed at bolstering scientific collaboration and information/resource sharing for glider operators, data users, manufacturers, academia, and government agencies. The Welcome Webinar will provide an overview of the UG2 community goals and new website which has been built to support collaboration and information sharing. Other topics covered in the webinar will be: 1) NOAA Antarctic Ecosystem Research Division (AERD) Glider Operations; and 2) IOOS/Partners 2020 Hurricane Glider Efforts.To join the UG2 and stay up-to-date on glider news, sign up here!
Reminder | Submit Caraid Award Nominations Before December 2020
Nominations for the 2021 Caraid Award are still open! Nominees can be an individual, group, or organization that has contributed to understanding the ocean coasts and/or Great Lakes through collaboration, innovation, and/or a commitment to working with stakeholders.
If you would like to submit a nomination, click here.
December 1 - 4
December 1 - 17
Oceanology International Connect (Virtual)
AGU Fall Meeting (Virtual)
OceanObs RCN Ocean Decade Actions Networking Workshop (Virtual)
AMS Annual Meeting (Virtual)
Oceanology International Americans (San Diego, CA)
Ocean Visions - 2021 Summit (San Diego, CA and Virtual)
Funding Opportunities -
NOAA’s National Sea Grant Office and Ocean Acidification Program announced a new funding opportunity in October 2020. Between two to six projects are expected to be funded for one to three years at a level of $100,000 – 300,000. Proposals must be submitted by March 16, 2021. Click here for more details.
Job Opportunities -
Program Associate, Ocean Observing - Consortium for Ocean Leadership
Lapenta Internship - NOAA
NOAA is currently accepting applications for the William M. Lapenta Internship Program, a 10-week summer internship that allows students to contribute to research advancing scientific understanding of the Earth system, develop new data analysis techniques, code and test data visualization systems, and gain other valuable experiences in the field. The deadline to apply is February 1, 2021.
MEET OUR REGIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Alaska(AOOS)
Molly McCammon
(CARICOOS)
Julio Morell
Central and Northern California (CeNCOOS)
Henry Ruhl
(GLOS)
Kelli Paige
Gulf of Mexico (GCOOS)
Barbara Kirkpatrick
Mid-Atlantic (MARACOOS)
Gerhad Kuska
Northeast Atlantic
(NERACOOS)
Jake Kritzer
(NANOOS)
Jan Newton
Pacific Islands (PacIOOS)
Melissa Iwamoto
Southern California (SCCOOS)
Clarissa Anderson
Southeast Atlantic
(SECOORA)
Debra Hernandez
The IOOS Association is a nonprofit organization that supports the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (U.S. IOOS) and its mission to provide quality and timely information about our oceans, coasts and Great Lakes. The Association works with the 11 Regional Associations and 17 Federal partners to create a national network that meets the diverse needs of users across the nation and to educate the public about the system.
Josie Quintrell
205 Oakledge Road
Harpswell, ME 04079
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1070
|
__label__cc
| 0.704321
| 0.295679
|
KIIT Home
KIIT University News & Events - KIIT Deemed to be University News
KIIT REVIEW
January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 July 2020
KIIT News
KIIT, KISS & KIMS Fraternity Salute Corona Warriors In Reciting ‘Bande Utkala Janani’
KIIT May 31, 2020 0
Responding the appeal of Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha, Sri Naveen Patnaik, the fraternity of KIIT, KISS and KIMS recited “Bande Utkala Janani” at KIMS Campus on 30th May, 2020 at 5.30 PM as a mark of respect towards…
KiiT International School WEBCON Home Schools: Revolutionising Learning in the Country
Sometime in the second week of March, State Governments across the country began shutting down schools and colleges temporarily as a measure to contain the spread of the novel Coronavirus. It’s close to 2 months and there is no certainty…
Online Seminar Program held at KIIT School of Fashion Technology
KIIT School of Fashion Technology organized Webinar Online Seminar on "Experts Talks on Opportunity in Fashion" and "Explore Creativity Through Creative …
KISS News
KISS Provides Food Items and Study Materials to its 30000 Students
Days before the nationwide lockdown, around 30000 students of Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), Bhubaneswar were sent back to their homes in their respective villages. As a result, the students had not got their textbooks for…
KSCE successfully conducted online classes for both UG and PG courses
The COVID-19 pandemic has a serious impact on educational systems worldwide, leading to the near-total closures of schools, colleges and universities, which is impacting almost 70% of the world’s student population. Fortunately, with…
KIIT & KISS Provide Food Materials to Saints of Mahima Ashram
KIIT & KISS extended a helping hand to the saints of Mahima Gadi Ashram at Joranda in Dhenkanal district in providing food supplies, including 10 quintals of rice, a quintal pulses, a quintal flattened rice, sugar, and cash of Rs. 1…
KSOM Fights COVID 19
When the entire world reels under the effect of the current pandemic, when it is easy to lose hope and positivity, in frustration and anger at lockdown with all associated confinements and restrictions, we, at KIIT School of Management…
A rewarding experience in a child with FTT(failure to thrive) at KIMS
Two years ago, a child was admitted to the Paediatric ward with complaints of not gaining weight and frequent passage of stool. Our initial diagnosis was a case of sepsis with malabsorption syndrome. After a prolonged stay, the…
7th Anniversary of Art of Giving Celebrated Worldwide
Art of Giving (AOG), an initiative based on the philosophy that practices giving as an art, celebrated its 7th annual commemoration on May 17, 2020. Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder of AOG requested all the well-wishers and followers of…
Role of Nurses in management of Covid-19
Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences successfully organized the first online Webinar series to commemorate the 200th Birth Anniversary of Florence Nightingale from 11th – 13th May 2020. The Participants were Nursing professionals of KINS…
KIDS Faculty Conferred with Prestigious Sushruta Award for…
KIDS Conferred with Best Dental College of the Year Award…
Exclusive South Indian Restaurant Launched at KIMS
KSAC Organizes ‘K-STAR’, a 72-hr Challenge 1st Year Students
KIDS Alumna Secures All India 36th Rank in NEET (MDS) 2020
KISS Foundation
© KIIT
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1075
|
__label__wiki
| 0.740072
| 0.740072
|
Car News > All > National Grid planning fleet of superfast electric chargers
National Grid planning fleet of superfast electric chargers
Utility firm National Grid is examining plans for the installation of superfast electric vehicle chargers along British motorways, that would feed directly from the grid.
Fast (or rapid) chargers are already used across the UK, but there has been a lack of ‘superfast’ chargers. The chargers would provide up to a huge 350kW of power, significantly reducing the amount of time drivers would have to spend charging their cars, as currently rapid chargers only go up to 120kW.
National Grid’s plans for ultra-rapid chargers will help to allay any fears from owners – or potential owners – of electric cars that there may not be able to charge their vehicles on a motorway.
Currently it takes roughly 20 to 40 minutes to use a rapid charger on an electric vehicle, but National Grid’s chargers could reduce this to between five and 12 minutes – a similar time to refuelling a petrol or diesel car.
The company told the Financial Times that it had currently identified 50 “strategic sites” for the chargers. The locations outlined will mean that 90 per cent of UK drivers will be within 50 miles of one of these ultra-rapid chargers.
Graeme Cooper, project director of electric cars at National Grid, told the Financial Times: “It’s the infrastructure that’s key, it’s about future-proofing the network so it has the capacity to charge cars as quickly and efficiently as possible.”
National Grid estimates that the cost of the infrastructure would cost between £500m and £1bn – or 60p per driver if each motorist shouldered the cost.
Analysts have also said that using chargers connected to the network could also help prevent local power shortages, too.
By Ted Welford
Grey remains UK’s most popular new car colour for the third year Read more
Current car usage levels similar to May 2020, despite national lockdown Read more
Sony’s electric car takes the next steps as Vision-S road testing begins Read more
UK’s favourite electric car charging network revealed Read more
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1076
|
__label__wiki
| 0.932504
| 0.932504
|
New Zealand shooting video on Facebook Live was not reported by a single user
The video of last week’s New Zealand terror attack was not reported by a single Facebook user who witnessed the live feed, the social media giant has revealed.
Around 200 people watched the 17-minute Facebook Live stream, but it was only flagged 12 minutes after it had ended.
A link to it was originally posted by the gunman to controversial online messaging board 8chan, along with several links to his manifesto.
We’ll tell you what’s true. You can form your own view.
a day, more exclusives, analysis and extras.
Facebook earlier revealed it had removed 1.5 million videos of the attack worldwide in the 24 hours after the shootings, 1.2 million of which were blocked at upload.
The company and other social media firms have come in for intense criticism from the media and politicians over the rapid spread of the footage across the networks and around the world.
1/11 Zakaria Bhuiyan
People gather hoping to find out information about Zakaria Bhuiyan who is still missing after the mosques shootings in Christchurch.
David Moir/AFP
2/11 Mucad Ibrahim
Three-year-old Mucad Ibrahim, the youngest known victim of the mass shooting at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, on 15 March 2019.
Abdi Ibrahim via AP
3/11 Nadeem Rasheed
Nadeem Rasheed, brother of Pakistani Naeem Rashid who died alongside his son Talha Naeem, 21, who were killed in shooting at a Mosque in Christchurch, at their home town in Abbottabad,
4/11 Omar Nabi
Omar Nabi speaks to the media about losing his father Haji Daoud Nabi, 71, in the mosque attack
5/11 Ash Mohammed
Ash Mohammed, right, talks to a police officer about his father and two brothers who are missing near the Masjid Al Noor mosque
6/11 Akhtar Khokhur
Akhtar Khokhur, 58, shows a picture of her missing husband Mehaboobbhai Khokhar, 65.
7/11 Wasseim Alsati
A note is seen on a window of a door at the family home of Wasseim Alsati in Christchurch on 17 March 2019.
8/11 Haroon Mahmood
Relatives offer condolences to nephew (centre) of Haroon Mahmood, a Pakistani citizen who was killed in Christchurch mosque shootings.
9/11 Farid Ahmed
Farid Ahmed (pictured) survived the Al Noor mosque shootings but his wife Husne was killed.
10/11 Syed Areeb Ahmed
A relative shows a picture of Syed Areeb Ahmed, a Pakistani citizen who was killed the Christchurch mosque shooting.
11/11 Naeem Rashid
A relative looks at a picture on a mobile phone of Pakistani nationals Naeem Rashid and his son Talha Naeem (right) who died in the Christchurch shootings.
In a blog post on Tuesday, Chris Sonderby, vice president and deputy general counsel at Facebook, said the video was viewed fewer than 200 times during its live broadcast.
“No users reported the video during the live broadcast,” he added.
“Including the views during the live broadcast, the video was viewed about 4,000 times in total before being removed from Facebook.
“The first user report on the original video came in 29 minutes after the video started, and 12 minutes after the live broadcast ended.
“Before we were alerted to the video, a user on 8chan posted a link to a copy of the video on a file-sharing site.”
Mr Sonderby said Facebook was “working around the clock” to prevent the video from appearing on its site.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has called on social media companies to take responsibility for ensuring such content cannot be distributed or viewed on their platforms, saying they are “the publisher, not just the postman”.
She told the country’s parliament: “There is no question that ideas and language of division and hate have existed for decades, but their form of distribution, the tools of organisation, they are new.
“We cannot simply sit back and accept that these platforms just exist and that what is said on them is not the responsibility of the place where they are published.
“They are the publisher, not just the postman. There cannot be a case of all profit, no responsibility.”
Jacinda Ardern speaks to the house at Parliament on Tuesday (Getty Images)
In the UK, home secretary Sajid Javid told social media companies “enough is enough” in the wake of last Friday’s shootings.
Reacting to a tweet from YouTube claiming that the video-sharing service was working to remove the footage, he said: “You really need to do more YouTube Google facebook Twitter to stop violent extremism being promoted on your platforms. Take some ownership. Enough is enough.”
Damian Collins, Tory chairman of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee, called for a review into how the footage was shared and “why more effective action wasn’t taken to remove them”.
And Downing Street said social media companies needed to act “more quickly” to remove terrorist content.
The attacks on the two mosques in Christchurch on Friday, March 15, resulted in the deaths of 50 people.
Additional reporting by agencies
Sri Lanka, the top holiday destination for 2019, is polluted by torture and lies
Man caught at Indian airport 'with live human embryo in suitcase'
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1077
|
__label__wiki
| 0.848505
| 0.848505
|
Sometimes people would find that threatening: Michael Hussey on Virat Kohli’s relationship with MS Dhoni
July 1, 2020 0 By admin
This understanding between the two India stalwarts is what impresses Michael Hussey, who said Virat Kohli is not threatened by having someone like MS Dhoni in the team.
Virat Kohli has maintained that MS Dhoni will always be his captain
Dhoni is often seen setting fields, talking to the bowlers and guiding the players while Kohli takes a back seat
Dhoni is Team India’s go-to man with every player seeking his advice whenever needed
Former Australia cricketer Michael Hussey lauded India captain Virat Kohli for sticking with MS Dhoni and still have a person of his stature in the national team setup.
Dhoni, the most experienced player in the team, is India’s go-to man with every player seeking his advice and picking his brains whenever needed. Even Kohli turns to Dhoni for suggestions despite being the skipper.
Dhoni is often seen setting fields, talking to the bowlers and guiding the players while Kohli takes a back seat. Kohli has maintained that Dhoni will always be his captain and has even stated that on multiple occasions in interviews.
This understanding between the two India stalwarts is what impresses Hussey, who said Kohli is not threatened by having someone like Dhoni in the team.
“I think you got to give a lot of kudos to Virat Kohli, having someone like MS Dhoni still in the team who’s been, arguably, India’s most successful captain. Sometimes some people would find that threatening to still have that person in the team,” Hussey said in an episode of chat show Sony Ten’s Pit Stop.
Also Read: AUS vs IND: India vs Australia: David Warner Hails T Natarajan's Achievement, Says He "Couldn't Be Any Happier" | Cricket News
“But I think that’s where you need to tip your hat to Virat and so you know he’s obviously got the personality to say ‘no, no I would like this guy around. I can learn from this guy, and he’s going to help me get down the better skipper and obviously have a better team’,” Hussey added.
Dhoni has not played international cricket since India’s exit in the semi-finals of the 2019 World Cup when they lost to New Zealand.
Dhoni was supposed to return to action in the Indian Premier League in March but that got postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic which has further pushed his comeback.
IndiaToday.in has plenty of useful resources that can help you better understand the coronavirus pandemic and protect yourself. Read our comprehensive guide (with information on how the virus spreads, precautions and symptoms), watch an expert debunk myths, and access our dedicated coronavirus page.
Richa Chadha says Ali Fazal took a 10-minute nap after proposing to her: ‘It was a romantic dinner on a secluded Maldives island’
Uddhav Thackeray Drives To Pandharpur On Ashadhi Ekadashi, Prays For Miracle Amid Pandemic
Bollywood actor Richa Chadha has revealed fiance Ali Fazal took three months to respond to her profession of love and…
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1078
|
__label__wiki
| 0.639866
| 0.639866
|
Veteran Suffering From ALS Honored With Recognition Blanket
Program: CBS2 News At 5Categories: News, Local News, WCBSTV
Veteran's Day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served our country, and many veterans will be honored this year behind the scenes; CBS2's Cindy Hsu reports.
4 People Wanted After Unmarked NYPD Cruiser Found On Cinder Blocks In BronxThe NYPD released surveillance video of suspects believed to be connected to a stolen police cruiser that was discovered on cinder blocks in the Bronx.
Gov. Cuomo Urges Eligible New Yorkers To Get COVID ShotsThe governor made a point of urging Black New Yorkers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. Polls show Black Americans are among the most reluctant to get the vaccine despite higher COVID-19 death rates than white Americans. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Larry King Dies At Age 87Legendary TV talk show host Larry King has passed away at the age of 87; CBS Sunday Morning's Lee Cowan reports.
Harlem Community Rallies To Show Support For Woman Attacked Outside Liquor StoreThe search continues for the men who attacked a woman after she told one of them she didn't want him to buy her a bottle of wine. Saturday, the woman received a show of support from her community, calling for justice; CBS2's Cory James reports.
1 Arrest After 904 Propane Tanks Found In Brooklyn WarehouseA man is under arrest after firefighters found more than 900 propane tanks in a Brooklyn warehouse.
Two $1M Mega Millions Tickets Sold In New York CityThe ticket for the $1 billion Mega Millions prize was sold in Michigan, but Friday night's drawing had some smaller prize winners in our area.
New York Weather: CBS2 1/23 Evening Forecast at 9PMCBS2's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for January 23 at 9 p.m.
Some Patients In New Jersey Receive Second Moderna ShotNearly a month after the Moderna vaccine's release, some of the first patients in New Jersey were able to get their second doses Saturday; CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Food Relief Worker Shot By Stray Bullet On Upper West Side Speaks OutA man who was shot by a stray bullet on the Upper West Side in December while he was delivering food for a nonprofit is speaking out about his family's heartbreak and struggle; CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
TV, Radio Icon Larry King Passes Away At Age 87Legendary TV talk show host Larry King has passed away at the age of 87; Chris Martinez reports for CBS2.
Teamsters At Hunts Point Market End StrikeStriking workers at the Hunts Point Market in the Bronx have reached a settlement.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Urges Eligible New Yorkers To Get COVID VaccineThe coronavirus vaccine is dwindling, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to make sure all New Yorkers are able to get their shots; CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
FBI: Man Charged In Capitol Riot Threatened AOCA man charged in the Capitol riot is now accused of threatening New York City Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Harlem Community Shows Support For Woman Viciously Attacked Outside Liquor StoreThe search continues for the men who attacked a woman outside a Harlem liquor store, and the victim is getting a lot of support from her community, which is demanding police arrest the men who left her badly beaten; CBS2's Cory James reports.
NYPD: Group Assaults Man, Robs Him Of Phone, Clothes In ChinatownPolice say a man was assaulted and robbed by a group of people in Chinatown on Jan. 22, 2021. (Credit: NYPD Crime Stoppers)
Police Searching For Individuals In Connection To New Year's Day Shooting In QueensPolice are trying to identify individuals wanted in connection to a shooting that took place early New Year's Day in Queens. (Credit: NYPD Crime Stoppers)
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Provides Updates On COVID-19Gov. Cuomo's Jan. 23 update on COVID vaccine distribution in New York.
Stolen Unmarked NYPD Cruiser Found On Cinder Blocks In Bronx NeighborhoodAn investigation is underway Saturday after a police car was stolen and completely stripped in the Bronx.
Mentally Disabled Man Found Dead In His Brooklyn ApartmentPolice say the victim had a mental disability and his body was discovered by his home health aide.
Person In Critical Condition After Shooting In BrooklynIt happened near Watkins Street and Hegeman Avenue in the Brownsville section.
NYPD Searching For Man Accused In Attempted Rape Of 58-Year-Old Queens WomanPolice say the man approached the woman from behind, knocked her to the ground and threatened her with a knife.
New York Weather: CBS2's 1/23 Saturday Morning UpdateJohn Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
NY CBS TV2
NY WLNY TV
4 People Wanted After Unmarked NYPD Cruiser Found On Cinder Blocks In Bronx
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1080
|
__label__cc
| 0.700558
| 0.299442
|
Phaneuf to be next captain of the Maple Leafs
By Joe YerdonApr 13, 2010, 5:09 PM EDT
Thanks to James Mirtle of the Globe & Mail and The Fan 590 out of Toronto, we found out from Maple Leafs head coach Ron Wilson that he’s got his eyes on a captain for next year’s Maple Leaf squad and it’s none other than Sean Avery’s favorite zinger target, Dion Phaneuf.
“We wanted to let everything play out over time, let him get comfortable here, let him get to know everybody, everybody to get to know him, but right now I’d be perfectly comfortable with Dion as the captain of the team.”
That’s kind of a big deal for the still-rebuilding franchise as current captain Tomas Kaberle’s no-trade clause goes away now that Toronto has missed the playoffs for the fifth straight year. Kaberle, to his credit, is ready for anything.
“I’ll deal with whatever comes. I’ll do my best to be in my best shape. If it’s here, great, if not, I have to move on.”
Tough spot to be in for sure, but after rumors of being dealt for the last few seasons, perhaps Kaberle will be eager to get out of YYZ and off to another, more playoff ready location. After all, it’s not as if the Maple Leafs are lacking on defensemen with the likes of Phaneuf, Francois Beauchemin, Luke Schenn, Garnet Exelby, emerging youngster Carl Gunnarsson and the untradeable Jeff Finger. Dealing Kaberle for a top six forward should be a priority this summer for the Leafs.
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1085
|
__label__cc
| 0.595668
| 0.404332
|
Arguing with the head coach got Keith Ballard traded from Florida
By Joe YerdonSep 16, 2010, 11:05 PM EDT
Keith Ballard’s seemingly mysterious trade out of Florida this summer came out of the blue without much rumor or warning. Ballard was sent to Vancouver in exchange for Steve Bernier, Michael Grabner, and the 25th overall pick in the 2010 draft giving the Panthers some much needed forward depth while giving the Canucks a more formidable defensive unit.
While the trade made sense for everyone involved, the reasons for Ballard being sent packing became clearer today. As it turns out, Ballard and Panthers head coach Pete DeBoer didn’t exactly see eye to eye as The Province’s Tony Gallagher found out.
But as the story goes, Ballard was one of the guys who decided he’d taken enough and wasn’t going to put up with much more, at least not without letting his feelings be known.
“Yeah, that’s the way some have seen it,” Ballard said when asked about these exchanges, being careful to take as much of the blame as possible himself without pointing any fingers.
“There’s no doubt I had a poor year last year and he was riding me hard. He was trying to get more out of me and I felt I had more to give, that’s the coach’s job. And there were a couple of meetings. There were a couple of yelling matches, yes. And, yeah, the other guys heard them.
“We had our differences, and it got loud but I don’t think it was anything more than a coach trying to get more out of a player.”
Shouting matches probably aren’t anything totally out of the norm in most locker rooms. Not everyone on a team is going to play well together and have everything be hunky-dory. Disagreements occur and sometimes a coach that’s both new and trying to establish himself is going to run into some guys that resist.
Pete DeBoer coming to the NHL straight from the CHL goes from coaching teenagers to coaching professionals, many of whom have been around the league and back again. Coming out with a brash style can rub guys the wrong way and it’s safe to say that Ballard got rubbed right out of Florida. Getting dealt to a team that will contend for the Stanley Cup makes for a pretty sweet bonus out of everything. Perhaps the aggravation is worth it then.
Then again, maybe DeBoer was just a huge Tomas Vokoun and was holding a really hard grudge for past grievances.
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1086
|
__label__wiki
| 0.818697
| 0.818697
|
Nomadic Nerd's Corner
Nerd’s Eye View
Pixar’s Masterclass
Movie Review : Rush
★★★★ ½
Plot :
Rush is about the rivalry between two young drivers who fought for the Formula 1 championship in the 1970s. In one corner, we have the blond playboy Brit by the name of James Hunt, who competed for the good times, the glory, and the fun. In the opposing corner lurks Niki Lauda, born into Austrian wealth, whose demeanor was that of a highly organized rodent, and who approached every race as if it could be solved by quadratic equations.
It’s a classic formula of opposites… Rush is an outsize Hollywood spectacle about two outsize personalities in conflict, a sleekly assembled thrill machine that makes up in excitement for what it lacks in nuance. As compelling in narrative as it is viscerally thrilling, the drama’s interest lies in their both emerging as heroes, expertly shifting lanes with our sympathies as the gritty shot story vrooms along.
Rush undoubtedly play very well with those familiar with the Hunt-Lauda rivalry, as its attention to detail is second to none… But it might play even better with those blind to the film’s dramatic twists and turns. That the resulting legacy of Hunt and Lauda is so eloquently narrated by Lauda himself at the film’s conclusion, instead of the usual archived photos and text, is one of many good decisions on display in the movie.
Rush really takes off once it catches up to the German Grand Prix starting line, and begins a remarkably dramatic chain of events that almost seems too gripping to be true. It’s here that Lauda’s relationship with his wife, Marlene, breaks through as the heartbeat of the picture, and Brühl does some fantastic physical acting that forces the audience into his corner no matter how unlikable he is at times.
Brühl is exceptional in his actorly restraint, given multiple opportunities to win over the audience with easy sentimental uplift, he refuses them all to create a character who’s prickly and charmless, yet oddly admirable.
Hemsworth’s performance is rather broader, all he really has to do is turn the lion-maned golden-boy charisma up to 11 and keep it there for two hour. But he far exceeded the requirements… with this scene being the highlight
Much of the camera work, particularly during the race scenes, adds a level of vibrancy that other filmmakers couldn’t dream of !! Combined with seamless CGI, top of the line art design, and on-point editing, exceptional photography and a killer soundtrack makes this director Ron Howard’s most visually appealing film yet… by a significant margin. The Nürburgring Grand Prix sequence brings to life the original events in the most thrilling manner.
More than anything else, “Rush” captures the spirit of competition so vividly that you’re frequently caught off guard. When a newly married Lauda says to his wife, “Happiness is the enemy,” it wonderfully summarizes the inherent inner conflict of any great athlete or artist. The idea that pain breeds greatness is a major theme here, something Lauda goes on to experience in a big way.
This isn’t a movie that paints in fine brushstrokes, but there’s something primally satisfying about the starkness of its last, suspenseful faceoff : two rivals, two cars, one rain-drenched racetrack, and may the best man win.
At the same time, if this thrilling drama is made to be a point of interest for motorheads , then Titanic is solely of interest to historic ship enthusiasts !!
blog, cinema, essay, film, formula 1, movie review, Movies, netflix, review, rush, Sports
Movie Review : Iron Man
Movie Review : Mulholland Drive
Tripoto Approved !!
Follow Nomadic Nerd's Corner on WordPress.com
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1093
|
__label__wiki
| 0.943722
| 0.943722
|
Senators shut out Norwalk
By TOM EVANS
NORWALK — Tremendous defense, spectacular goalkeeping by Taso Petridis and a second-half goal from Steven Velez combined to give the Brien McMahon boys soccer team the 1-0 victory over Norwalk in a hard-fought, well-played FCIAC game Tuesday night at Jack Casagrande Field.
McMahon kept its state tournament hopes alive and improved to 5-6-1, both overall and in the conference, by winning for the fifth time in six outings.
Norwalk fell to 9-3-1 in the FCIAC and on the season. The Bears lost for just the second time in eight contests.
“It was a good effort all around tonight, especially Taso’s performance in goal,” McMahon head coach Chris Bacco said. “The defense really stepped up. Norwalk’s a good team, and we knew we’d get a tough game. I’m glad we’re back on track, and it’s nice to see the overall spread in positive play.”
McMahon had the better of the play for most of the game, with Rolando Montero’s shot in the first minute forcing Norwalk goalkeeper Alex Hurd (seven saves) to make a diving stop.
Petridis (nine saves) denied Jake Zuniga on a free shot from the left side 11 minutes into the game, and the Senators nearly cashed in on the ensuing rush. Aleko Petridis got the ball deep on the right side, and his shot went past a diving Hurd only to be stopped and cleared away by Tyler Collins.
A couple of minutes later Taso Petridis made a save on Andres Torres, and McMahon went on the attack. Kenny Coppola was wide on the left wing, and he sent a cross that Aleko Petridis headed into Hurd’s arms.
“We came out flat, and we didn’t play the way we like to play,” Norwalk head coach Chris Laughton said. “We didn’t possess the ball, and we just played kick and chase. McMahon has a tough defense, and Taso played great in goal. (McMahon) wanted this game more than we did.”
Torres nearly broke the tie 10 minutes into the second half. A Zuniga free kick from 25 yards away on the right side reached Torres, but he chipped the ball outside the net. Six minutes after that Coppola kept the ball in the McMahon offensive zone, and got the ball down low on the right side to Aleko Petridis, who worked in toward the right post.
Aleko Petridis got the ball through the crease — Hurd had the ball briefly but couldn’t control it — and Velez pushed it over the goal line for a 1-0 lead with 24:52 left in the game.
“Coach told us that (Hurd) gives up some rebounds, and when he let it go I just ran in and touched it in,” Velez said. “We played hard. We wanted the win. Taso was unbelievable, and the defense was great all night. You have no idea how good this feels.”
Taso Petridis made four saves in the final 20 minutes as Norwalk kept up its pressure. Chris Puente was denied twice, and the goalkeeper frustrated Tommy Garcia with a header at the six-minute mark, then made a leaping grab of a tough-angle shot from Sean Whitteaker with under two minutes remaining.
Torres also had two more opportunities over that span, booting one shot off the outside of the right post, and he lost the ball on a terrific sliding tackle by Danny Marin.
Bacco was pleased at how his backline defense of Marin, Bryan Chacua, Bryan Hernandez and Stavros Moisiadis stayed focused in front of his keeper.
“The communication’s gotten better with the defense, and they’ve been stepping up the pressure on the ball,” Bacco said. “And Taso played great.” Laughton reminded his players that despite the tough loss, there’s still more work to do for the 2008 Bears.
“There’s still a lot of soccer to play, the season’s not over,” Laughton said. “I feel bad for the seniors. This is a game we wanted to win. But we have to finish out the year.”
The Hour Newspaper – 10/15/08
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1096
|
__label__wiki
| 0.565839
| 0.565839
|
Marriott’s CMO on how being a PR expert has propelled her marketing career
Story of my CV: Marriott International’s outgoing global marketing officer Karin Timpone started her career in PR, but it was her move to Universal Studios that led her on the path to marketing, with roles at brands including Disney and Yahoo.
Specialising in PR and communications before making the shift into marketing isn’t the most common route into the profession, but it’s experience Karin Timpone believes has been invaluable.
She worked across a number of different agencies in London and New York, which she says gave her an “appreciation of the importance of having really clear communications”. As a result, she believes “communications is essential for anyone in marketing”.
This led to her first brand role as director of PR and global corporate communications at drinks giant Seagram, where she went on to lead PR for the Absolut brand.
“The corporate comms background helped in a very integrated way,” she explains. “I don’t think it specifically led me to CMO necessarily, but to good business practice.”
From there Timpone moved to Universal Studios, which was acquired by Seagram in 1995. She initially took on the position of vice-president of communications, but it wasn’t long before she was promoted to a hybrid role that incorporated marketing, communications and research.
Log in or subscribe to read the full article.
Tags: The story of my CV, Uncategorized
AnteriorDebenhams brings in restructuring expert as marketing boss departs
PróximoPernod Ricard, Bumble, M&S: 5 things that mattered this week and why
William Hill promotes social side of gambling to squash negative stereotypes
Creativity’s role in marketing celebrated in new book
Microsoft and Other Tech Companies Take Down TrickBot Botnet
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1101
|
__label__cc
| 0.624692
| 0.375308
|
Practical IT: What you need to know about email encryption
17 Apr 2015 4 Cryptography, Security threats
Previous: Lost your Android? Now you can Google it!
Next: Tampering with US voting machine as easy as ‘abcde’, says Virginia report
by Ross McKerchar
It’s surprising how many people aren’t aware how insecure email is.
They are of course aware of spam for the annoyance it causes.
Many also have a horror story about sending an email to the wrong person (or when they didn’t check who was copied on an email when they hit “Reply All”), but they don’t consider how the same underlying issues could affect their privacy.
When email was invented over 40 years ago, no one thought about how to ensure the integrity of messages. As a result, it’s very easy for someone to use deception to spoof an email, but it’s very hard to verify that it’s from who it says it’s from.
Likewise because email traverses the internet in plaintext, there is no confidentiality – the content of an email is no more private than what you write on a postcard.
Even instant messaging apps like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are more secure than email.
But for all their concerns about privacy, most people don’t know that their email messages are open to be read by anyone.
Encryption can solve these problems, but the technology for doing so is challenging for users who like to click and forget it.
Encryption doesn’t just happen magically. It requires a little bit of effort.
There are three different options for encryption we’ll talk about here, along with the good and the bad about each of these solutions.
A big part of security necessarily involves training users, so make sure you keep them in mind when you consider the options.
1. PGP and S/MIME
PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) and S/MIME (Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) are commonly used standards for encrypting and signing email.
While PGP is fairly easy to set up, it’s not very user friendly and it doesn’t integrate well with corporate email apps like Outlook.
S/MIME is more enterprise friendly and can be easier to use once its set up. But for it to work well, every single user needs a publicly-verifiable certificate, which could end up costing a lot of money.
The difficulty with these technologies is that both sender and recipient need to support it to exchange public keys in order to encrypt and decrypt messages securely.
In the case of S/MIME you’ll only get the full benefits if the guy on the other end has also bought a certificate.
2. File encryption
A solution for when you need to transfer a bunch of files securely is to simply send sensitive files in an encrypted archive, rather than encrypt the email.
Archive encryption generally uses symmetric not asymmetric encryption, so you have to share a password with the other person somehow.
A good option is to phone the recipient, or say the password to them in person, if that’s possible. Because you’re relying on a shared password, it needs to be very strong so it’s not crackable.
When sending encrypted zip files, you need to make sure you’re using modern versions, because previous versions of the zip format had very weak encryption.
Annoyingly, neither Windows nor Mac support newer AES secure versions, so you need to use a third party tool like 7-Zip.
3. SPX encryption
The third option is called SPX (Secure PDF eXchange), which is Sophos’s email encryption technology (and obviously only available for Sophos users, so ignore this option if you’re not a customer of Sophos!).
When a user receives an SPX encrypted message, they simply open the PDF and enter their password to view attachments.
If I send you an SPX email, you get an invite to register on portal, where you choose a password. Then, every subsequent email will come as a password-protected PDF. You only need to go to a website to reply. The drawback is that you don’t have a record of your replies in your email inbox.
SPX is easy to set up, and it’s also very easy on users because the email recipient needs nothing more than the ability to open a PDF. There’s no need to share passwords. And no client software installation is required.
Getting email security right
There are more secure options than email for collaboration, such as dedicated tools that send communications over HTTPS, but that’s not always practical. You also have to trust the collaboration tool to securely handle your data!
Despite its lack of security, we keep using email because it’s become so ingrained in the way we do business, and it’s not going to be replaced any time soon.
To get email security right, you should think about all the ways email can be misused and abused.
Spam filtering is absolutely essential, not just to save wasted time from spam, but to protect against phishing.
Email clients need to be well patched, because an email client is rendering untrusted content from the internet, which carries the risk of running malware just by opening an email.
And you need data loss prevention (DLP) technology to stop people from sending data they shouldn’t be sending, based on your regional laws and compliance rules.
Email and the 7 Deadly IT Sins
Unencrypted email is one of Sophos’s 7 Deadly IT Sins. You can read more about that and the 6 other sins on our website here.
4 comments on “Practical IT: What you need to know about email encryption”
I don’t even know that it being ingrained in business is going to be the biggest barrier. I feel like the ubiquity of support options out there is really the issue. Any alternative app that offers security requires the user on the other end to use the same app, so either a standard would need to be developed that was a cooperative of the largest email providers out there, or a single product would have to become so widely adopted (and ideally open-sourced) that it could reasonably offer the same communication coverage that email does today.
JohnL says:
I found (after several PGP-less years) that GPG4Win (GPL PGP) integrates quite nicely into Outlook, so I’d disagree here (I know you’re selling something but what the heck). I will agree it’s interesting how people just forget about security issues once they move off the mainstream news consciousness… e.g. who hears about browser plugins named after ruminants these days re public WiFi.
MarkK says:
I also would like to disagree like JohnL.
For Outlook are three tools available. GPG4Win, Outlook privacy Plugin and gpg4o. The latest one is commercially but realy really really easy to use.
Hajo Wolf says:
I do use both standards (S/MIME and PGP) with my Outlook 2010. In my eyes the S/MIME implementation of Outlook is not very transparent to the user. At least with the gpg4o plugin I use there is more control over the keys used by example.
One other point: If you use PGP based encryption for files it will be asymmetric as well. And: So far I never ever received Spam encrypted 🙂
Has the coronavirus pandemic affected Apple’s hardware design?
FBI “ransomware warning” for healthcare is a warning for everyone!
Buer Loader “malware-as-a-service” joins Emotet for ransomware delivery
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1102
|
__label__wiki
| 0.640811
| 0.640811
|
Ozawa whips the DPJ and the Diet into shape
On October 11, 2009 By Tobias S. HarrisIn Observing Japan Blog
Speaking at a convention of the Osaka branch of the DPJ, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirano Hirofumi spoke succinctly of the role of the DPJ’s backbenchers in the new government. Hirano said that not only is it unnecessary for DPJ backbenchers to ask questions in Diet proceedings, but also the DPJ’s many first-term Diet members should be focused on consolidating their support bases in their districts.
Welcome to life in Japan’s emerging Westminster system, in which the job of backbenchers is — contrary to the argument made by Paul Scalise and Devin Stewart that a major problem with Japanese politics is backbenchers lacking policymaking resources (discussed here) — to show up and vote as the party, acting at the behest of the cabinet, requests.
Hirano’s remarks dovetail with Ozawa Ichiro’s unfolding plans to reform the mechanics of the Diet. Upon his return from Britain last month, Ozawa outlined plans to revise the Diet law to, among other things, prohibit testimony by bureaucrats so to strengthen debate among legislators. (This ban would also prevent officials of the Cabinet Legislation Bureau — a longtime Ozawa target — from appearing as witnesses in the Diet.) Ozawa also wants to trim the number of Diet committee members so that Diet members can focus on a specific policy area instead of dividing their time between multiple committees — and he wants cabinet and sub-cabinet officials to participate in committee deliberations so to clarify government policies for legislators.
Ozawa met with the secretaries general of the SDPJ and the PNP, the DPJ’s coalition partners last week to discuss his plans for revising the Diet law, although the SDPJ is skeptical of the need to revise the law and it seems unlikely that revising the law will figure highly on the Diet agenda for the forthcoming extraordinary session after Hirano met with Yamaoka Kenji, the DPJ’s Diet affairs chair, and suggested that the bill should be delayed until next year’s ordinary session.
Ozawa is otherwise working to consolidate control of the DPJ caucus and to exclude the ruling parties from the policymaking process. Concerns about Ozawa’s forging a dominant Ozawa faction out of the so-called “Ozawa children” seem to be giving way to complaints that Ozawa is consolidating his control of the DPJ and the Diet through more conventional means. Ozawa has announced the lineup of the new party executive, and is being criticized for streamlining the party leadership by folding up a number of deputy leadership posts and concentrating party in his hands and in the hands of Koshiishi Azuma, an upper house member who is not a longtime Ozawa loyalist but who has reportedly moved closer to Ozawa in recent years. (It is less than clear who is doing the criticizing: the conservative press or DPJ malcontents who would prefer to remain anonymous.) There is a greater number of upper house members among party members tapped for leadership posts, which may simply reflect the importance of the upper house for moving the government’s agenda. According to Mainichi, six of ten members of the party executive are upper house members. Ozawa was also less concerned about preserving balance among the DPJ’s different groups, and did not include party members from groups that have opposed him in the past, most notably Edano Yukio, a senior party member who was given neither a cabinet post nor a party leadership post.
Far from wanting to forge first-termers into a force capable of controlling the policy agenda, Ozawa does not want to see first-term DPJ members in Nagata-cho: Ozawa’s group for first-term members has been suspended, and Ozawa has commanded first-termers to focus on political activities in their own districts, telling them “the work of a freshman member is to win the next election.”
It is not only first-term DPJ members who have to fear Ozawa. At the meeting with his SDPJ and PNP counterparts last week, Ozawa flatly rejected an SDPJ request to convene a regular meeting among the governing parties to coordinate coalition parties, saying that it was for precisely that reason that the SDPJ’s Fukushima Mizuho and the PNP’s Kamei Shizuka were included the cabinet, rendering an extra-governmental meeting of secretaries general at best irrelevant and at worst harmful to cabinet government.
For all the concerns that surrounded Ozawa’s appointment as DPJ secretary-general, one month into the Hatoyama government it appears that many of them were overblown. As was becoming clear even before the government took power, Ozawa sees his job as ensuring that the ruling party and the Diet are not obstacles to the cabinet’s implementing its policy agenda. Ozawa has been largely silent — at least publicly — on policy questions and at every opportunity has stressed the importance of enhancing the cabinet’s ability to govern. Far from dictating terms to the government, Ozawa has thus far been nothing but loyal to the Hatoyama government. There is plenty of time for that to change, but sooner or later Ozawa critics who argued that Ozawa’s “army” of youngsters would be a DPJ version of the Tanaka faction will have to admit that they were mistaken about Ozawa’s intentions.
Ozawa’s role as the buckle linking cabinet to ruling party and Diet is critical, but ultimately he is working to strengthen the cabinet, not to undermine its power.
Diet reformDPJ governmentHirano HirofumiJapanese DietJapanese politicsOzawa IchiroPNPSDPJWestminster system
The Hatoyama government tackles the alliance early
Three years of Observing Japan
9 thoughts on “Ozawa whips the DPJ and the Diet into shape”
\”Welcome to life in Japan's emerging Westminster system, in which the job of backbenchers is — contrary to the argument made by Paul Scalise and Devin Stewart that a major problem with Japanese politics is backbenchers lacking policymaking resources (discussed here) — to show up and vote as the party, acting at the behest of the cabinet, requests.\”It seems Paul and Davin do not know how the UK Parliamentary system works. US style stalemate, it ain't!
The gigantic problem new DPJ Diet members face is not in Nagata-cho, it's at home. First, as has been well documented, they got elected on a wave of resentment for the LDP, not DPJ support. Second, and perhaps most importantly, the DPJ got elected thanks to a lot of people that probably aren't going to vote in the next election, unless the DPJ angers them into voting for someone else. The DPJ has expertly played the \”everything wrong with Japan is the LDP's fault\” card, but can no longer use it to rally undecided voters who, any way you slice it, only vote when they feel especially motivated.People that always vote are still going to lean toward the LDP or Komeito in the next election, and believe me, they don't know or care about any Westminster system.Finally, what I admit is a mere anecdote, but illustrative nevertheless: At my community sports festival on Sunday, several politicians were in attendance to give greetings. There were four city assembly members: One Komeito, one LDP, one JCP and one Seikatsusha Network. There were three Tokyo Assembly members: One Komeito, one LDP and one JCP. Anyone from the national level? Nope, unless you count the newly defeated LDP Diet member who was right there with a flower on his chest, shoring up his base and pressing the flesh.Whether the local DPJ politicians–and there are enough of them–decided not to attend or weren't invited doesn't make much difference. They appear to think they can maintain their seats without engaging in \”The Japanese Way of Politics,\” but instead by changing policies and handing out money through various baramaki schemes. They do not seem to realize that the support base that put them over the top this time is fleeting and fickle, and Japanese voters that consistently vote still value personal connections to their politicians.Ozawa needs to realize that all politics is local.
Derek,Ozawa is probably the last person in Japan who needs to be told that all politics is local.Which is precisely the point. He doesn't want backbenchers spending time trying to get involved in policymaking. He wants them home pressing the flesh and making appearances at the local sports festival.
\”…they don't know or care about any Westminster system…Japanese voters that consistently vote still value personal connections to their politicians\”That is ostensibly the Parliamentary system, which you appear to ignore or are unaware of!As Tobias even noted:\”..Which is precisely the point. He doesn't want backbenchers spending time trying to get involved in policy making…\”The British Parliamentary system is so so different from the US system, which i assume your basing your political reference?The manifesto, for which a party is elected, is the mandate for the term. Backbenchers support the proposals when brought to the house. The backbenchers do not engage in making policy, that is for the cabinet to make and take forward to the masses. Backbenchers just support their party, whilst maintaining the local connection in their constituency.Backbenchers who criticise their party, never, or rarely, become members of the cabinet. Any discord with the party line is usually distanced very quickly form the party line, as such it is seen as a 'personal view' not a party/Govt, view position.It is about time this country had a mandate taken forward by an elected party, rather than unelected bureaucrats doing their own personal bidding to keep their wealth/jobs/positions for their own dynasty, rather than looking after its citizens!
\”…they don't know or care about any Westminster system…Japanese voters that consistently vote still value personal connections to their politicians\”That is ostensibly the Parliamentary system, which you appear to ignore or are unaware of!As Tobias even noted:\”..Which is precisely the point. He doesn't want backbenchers spending time trying to get involved in policy making…\”The British Parliamentary system is so so different from the US, which i assume your basing your political reference?The manifesto, for which a party is elected, is the mandate for the term. Backbenchers support the proposals when brought to the house. The backbenchers do not engage in making policy, that is for the cabinet to make and take forward to the masses. Backbenchers just support their party, whilst maintaining the local connection in their constituency.Backbenchers who criticise their party, never, or rarely, become members of the cabinet. Any discord with the party line is usually distanced very quickly form the party line, as such it is seen as a 'personal view' not a party/Govt, view position.It is about time this country had a mandate taken forward by an elected party, rather than unelected bureaucrats doing their own personal bidding to keep their wealth/jobs/positions for their own dynasty, rather than looking after its citizens!
To me, the amazing thing about Ozawa is that, for all his ruthless backroom arm-twisting and seemingly cynical opportunism, he really doesn't seem to be motivated by lust for power. He seems to really just want to change Japan's system.
Ozawa is a revolutionary above all else, showing flashes of personal ambition but ultimately putting ends above personal means and never wanting to be \”showy on stage.\” http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1884678,00.html
So How does Ozawa and the blogs author define a 'freshman' Diet member?Is it a member serving their first term in the Lower House? or Is it a member serving their first term representing a Single-seat constituency? How can that 'new' member build up a support base unless the DPJ delivers something on the pocketbook isssues that got them elected in the first place?
After reading this article on your blog, I read the Time interview with Ozawa earlier this year. In the past, Ozawa has often been something of a very \”black box\” to me given his reputation for being a backroom manipulator of politics and his sometimes hawkish views. His recent comeback after years in the backwaters of LDP domination was a surprise to many of us. It was interesting for this reason to find out that his views on various subjects was rather conventional and non-threatening. For example, he is much concerned with the increasing incomes gap between ordinary working stiff and their bosses. He wants to reverse the alienation he perceives in youth who increasingly doubt their future in Japan. Since both of these challenges are appearing elsewhere (US and Britain), it is comforting to know that after two decades of turmoil and decline in the Japanese economy, some influential politicians are awakening to the challenges the nation faces.
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1103
|
__label__cc
| 0.519759
| 0.480241
|
In + Around OKC
Motherhood + Parenting
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Community + Events
Meeting Moms Across the Metro: Neighborhood Playgroups
Meet The Owner & Executive Team
Become an OKC Mom Contributor
Guest Blogger Submissions
Add Event Listing
Oklahoma City Mom
Ultimate COVID-Aware Birthday Party Guide
It’s That Time of Year!! 2021 Mom-Approved Award Nominations are NOW…
#ShopLocal: Your OKC Holiday Gift Guide
Today is Weird. Get Free Stuff.
10 Ways to Add a Buck to Your Budget!
3 Low-Pressure, High-Reward Resolutions You Can Still Commit to Now
Tina Ikpa - January 14, 2021 0
I know what you're thinking: Who wants to make New Year's Resolutions now? We don't even know what next week holds, much less what...
Retainers and Your Teen
Oklahoma City Mom - October 25, 2020 0
For all of us who have gone through orthodontic treatment – whether as teens or adults – there’s few things more freeing than the...
5 Things to Know About Job Hunting During a Pandemic
What do you do when a global health crisis, civil unrest, racism, abundant conspiracy theories, and distance learning just aren't challenging enough for you?...
Keeping Your Job When Your Kids Go Back to School
Guest Contributor - August 30, 2020 0
Employee Rights Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act During Covid-19 In Oklahoma, school has begun for some and the anxiety has set in. As...
A Tale of Two Titties – Mama’s First Mammogram
Kelli Bruemmer - July 14, 2020 0
"It was the best of times; it was the worst of times..." Wait... Did Charles Dickens write a book about a mammogram? Because that is...
Know Your Rights: Employment in a Pandemic
The “new normal” is here. COVID-19 is not going anywhere, yet we are back to work with “business as usual” - even if it's...
Mask Wearing for Dummies
Tina Ikpa - July 5, 2020 0
If you’re not a medical professional or in a field that regularly uses protective gear, you’ve spent the past few weeks getting used to...
What Your Friends Aren’t Telling You About PCOS
Oklahoma City Mom - June 21, 2020 1
"OMG, have you seen The Greatest Showman? It was so good!" "Did you know it's loosely based on P.T. Barnum's life and the creation of...
To the Mama Raising an At Risk Kid in A Pandemic:...
ursulabowling - June 21, 2020 52
Dear Mama: You never imagined that you would be here, juggling your child's health and a global pandemic. This is the stuff of dystopian novels,...
How I’m {Somewhat} Holding It Together While It All Falls Apart
jessicahuffman - June 14, 2020 0
Ah, 2020. If you were a haircut, you'd be "The Karen". If you were a cake, you'd be an olive loaf. And if you...
Psst…The High Risk Population Can Hear You
kelliekirkpatrick - March 29, 2020 1
"It's only the elderly and sick who are in real danger, so why panic?" I don't get sick. Like, ever. I could go around licking...
Coronavirus Advice from a Mom in South Korea
Clancey Stewart - March 17, 2020 0
Christina first came to Oklahoma City in 2001 to attend school our seventh grade year. Even though she was from halfway around the world...
Oklahoma City Mom is a locally-focused parenting resource for moms and families. Passionate about parenting and our community, Oklahoma City Mom strives to connect area moms to relevant resources, local businesses, can’t-miss happenings, and most of all — each other!
© Oklahoma City Mom © - 2021
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1106
|
__label__cc
| 0.712164
| 0.287836
|
newballpark.org
"If your stadium search is old enough to have its bar mitzvah, it's gone on too long." – Bill Shaikin
by Marine Layer
Oakland gets some good news and bad news
When Oakland Mayor Jean Quan revealed plans to take advantage of the federal government’s EB-5 visa/foreign investment program, I called it creative and a good potential source of funds to replace redevelopment. What was missing prior to this year was a healthy, rebounding real estate market to encourage investment. That moment has come, culminating with Governor Jerry Brown’s announcement in Beijing of the Brooklyn Basin development, formerly Oak-to-Ninth (or “O29”). I don’t know for certain that Chinese firm Zarsion Holdings Group Ltd. is a pool of EB-5 investors, but considering the lack of information about the company and the City’s push to get EB-5 investment in China, it seems quite likely. The first phase of the project will include 1,300 of the planned 3,100 housing units.
Brooklyn Basin, comprised of two small peninsulas jutting into the Estuary to the east of Jack London Square, has undergone a painful and grueling process to get to this point. Formally initiated in 2006, the mixed-use development plan went through multiple lawsuits, EIR challenges, and even required legislation to make the land transaction work. When the recession hit, any hope of the project breaking ground before the end of the decade was dashed. Former councilman Ignacio De La Fuente occasionally spoke out for a ballpark as a favor to his developer friends at Signature Properties, to no avail. The land was included in the 2001 HOK study, coming up short compared to Uptown and other sites. I visited community meetings in 2006 to gauge sentiment on a ballpark there, and it was not met with much support due to the infrastructure problems that exist along the Embarcadero. In addition, not all of the land was available, as Oakland landowner J.W. Silveira fired off lawsuits against Oakland to send a message that their slice was not up for sale or eminent domain.
So no, Brooklyn Basin has never been considered a serious ballpark site contender. Could it be a catalyst to complement a ballpark at Howard Terminal? Perhaps. The question at Howard Terminal, as ever, is how will any of it get paid for. The East Bay Express reported yesterday that the Port of Oakland, which controls Howard Terminal, is in debt up to its eyeballs. This is a problem, because the loss of funds from redevelopment could be backfilled by additional debt on the Port. If the Port is strapped for cash, it’ll be hard to build the proper infrastructure that would be required to support a ballpark. Even AT&T Park got help from San Francisco on the infrastructure front. Victory Court died partly because costs to prep the site far surpassed the $85 million that was originally budgeted for the site. The loss of redevelopment money was the final nail in the coffin. At this point there is no true cost estimate for Howard Terminal, and there won’t be unless an EIR is done there to ascertain the cost of cleaning up the site in advance of a ballpark’s foundation work.
Mayor Quan has talked about Coliseum City as a candidate for EB-5 funding, which I can see happening. While that’s promising, it’s important to keep EB-5’s impact in perspective. For the first phase of Brooklyn Basin, Zarsion is only putting in $28 million, or less than 2% of the entire project’s cost. With Coliseum City’s much larger price tag, developers and the City will have to either get foreign investors to bump up their share (which may be limited by how EB-5 works) or find other sources which don’t include redevelopment, state, and perhaps even sales tax money. In the end it all has to pencil out. It’s unclear how either site pencils out with the limitations set on the City and County.
This entry was posted in News, Oakland, Politics. Bookmark the permalink.
← Baseball in Oakland has gotten cheaper
San Jose attempts two Hail Marys, one batted down →
98 thoughts on “Oakland gets some good news and bad news”
The most underwhelming post ever on this site. Golf clap. Hope you didn’t spend too much time on that.
@freddy – Do you have anything to say about the points in the post?
Something doesn’t quite jive… $28M? That’s not much compared to the overall cost and yet Signature calls the Chinese firm “co developers.”
The project will be built as demand warrants, which makes sense, but how is that really all that different? Hadn’t the project been waiting pending demand anyway?
It sounds like a deal has been made to prepare the site for construction, a redevelopment replacement, and not much more.
There’s a chicken and an egg problem in JLS that has existed for a long time. Not enough residents to drive retail development, not the right kind of retail to attract more residents. This doesn’t seem to be changing that dynamic.
Not really. What you call points, I’d call asterisks. Like you said when you slipped on the news feed, this has nothing to do with newballpark.
Here are the points as I see ’em:
The Chinese investment. Whoa.
JB killed redevelopment. This is how he reinstates it.
This represents a massive shift of migration in the city of Oakland. I could tell you stories about JB’s sheet metal shack, the denizens of 5th Ave, the ArtShip. This is a prime piece of real estate that has been waiting for something to happen. For decades. Everyone knew it. Many have have stuck their fingers in it.
I didn’t like Oak-2-9th, at all, it was all about timing. For the exact same reasons I laughed at the A’s moving to Fremont. Both would have been seriously underwater, and I’m not talking about global warming.
The big ugly cement/sand thing was slated for demolition, but saved the Bay Area’s ass after recent disasters, hence it was spared. That and some other junk will have to be eminent domained/replaced. It will be interesting to see how that shapes up.
I mentioned Silveira first, he was a big part of the hold-up. I reckon he’s getting old and is ready to cash in his chips. This caught me off-guard, I’ll make some phone calls to his tenants. I don’t think they’ll complain too much, they had their time plus an extension.
What is NOT happening to Estuary Park could be significant. That’s part of the “green” allocation, but it could easily be replaced.
JB hates sports – he must have gotten beat up as a kid, he doesn’t get the the zen thing about sports. And he really doesn’t like Oakland, either, he just moved here because it’s cheaper, like everyone else. He’s had his hand in property development but he’s not a property developer at heart.
But he’s the governor and a former mayor – this is where he got his restart. Vegas says he can complete 75% of any given redevelopment project.
I’m not sure about this Brooklyn Basin thing, though I understand the new name, and it’s apt.
Re-read your post again, I still can’t find any points.
Jeffrey – 28M? – vibes with me.
That’s how an astute Chinese businessman works. Rewind to the 1989 earthquake and Hong Kong divestment. How Bay Area property shifted subsequent to that. You call it small, I call it prudent.
If I wanted to redevelop that neighborhood, that’s how I’d do it. I’m not moving train tracks.
But after that goose flies, a ballpark becomes a trinket. Uptown Oakland ballpark? Turns out they didn’t need it. JB knows it.
It’s now incumbent upon the Oakland A’s to prove their worth to the city. Fremont and San Jose just want to prove they are real cities. If Wolfe moves the A’s, that’s his folly, we got bigger fries to fish.
In other words… You’re full of shit.
In other words… Misleading headline. There’s no bad news today.
The A’s are the hottest team in the entire MLB tonight. The City of Oakland scored what might be a “victory” as well. We’ll see how the season plays out.
@ML & Jeffrey – Do you have anything to say about the points in my posts?
I never accused either of you of being “full of shit.” I wish you the best. Enjoy life.
llpec
This Brooklyn Basin plan is nothing more than a neighborhood housing redevelopment plan to attract new residents who are seeking to live in an affordable, centrally located, safe, and attractive looking area. This is similar to Jerry Brown’s Uptown plan, but on a much larger scale. It should be noted that the plan made no mention or reference to upgrading Oakland’s professional sports facilities. No surprise!
@Jeffrey,
Could not have said it better myself. Thank you.
pjk
re: The East Bay Express reported yesterday that the Port of Oakland, which controls Howard Terminal, is in debt up to its eyeballs. This is a problem, because the loss of funds from redevelopment could be backfilled by additional debt on the Port. If the Port is strapped for cash, it’ll be hard to build the proper infrastructure that would be required to support a ballpark
…This leaves just the default “John Fisher is rich” plan for paying for it all. If only Fisher would sign on to it.
dmoas
Given Uptown’s struggle, it’s really no wonder the developer is choosing to take a long view on building up Brooklyn Basin.
What struggle?
the Oakland hate never ends… Jerry Brown, like him or not, wouldn’t put this out if it weren’t legit… A 1.5 Billion dollar project is good news for “the town”!
Reading biased comments on a news site (SFGATE, etc.) isn’t going to give you a true view of a place. SF news rags have a long history of bias towards Oakland. If something happens in SF, its “hunters point”, or “the fillmore”. never San Francisco. Then their rags make blanket statements about oakland. And from the sentiments on this site, i see many of you have fallen for it.
David: Please stop with your Oakland “hate” nonsense. Are you saying anybody who doesn’t see things your way “hates” Oakland? I’ll be in Oakland again this Sunday – can’t wait. Oakland has had 15+ years to get its act together on a new ballpark, something just about every other MLB city has been able to do in the past 20 years. Unfortunately, there has been no progress. Get a ballpark built in Oakland (an Oakland waterfront ballpark would have better ambiance than the, well, drab downtown San Jose site) but the bottom line is nobody is coming forward willing to pay for an Oakland ballpark. Not for the ballpark, not for the site remediations, nothing.
@pjk – i didn’t say that. I said there is a longstanding, misrepresentation of the City of oakland in the mainstream media.
from the trib:
“The connection with the Chinese firm was made through Bruce Quan, a college friend of Oakland Mayor Jean Quan (no relation) who grew up in Oakland and is also an official with Zarsion.
Mayor Quan said the city is talking to many investment groups in China about Oakland projects, including new sports stadiums, but “this is the first (deal) that we absolutely brought home.”
Zarsion will provide an initial investment of $28 million that will allow Signature to complete drawings and begin work on the first phase of the project, which will include 1,300 housing units.
Additional contributions would come “as needed,” Nieto said. He added that Zarsion, which is both a real estate developer and investment firm, would be a co-developer and that its financial contribution would be “substantial.”
Tony D.
Your in an honorable profession for crying out loud! Why oh why does pointing out the truth about Oakland always equated to “hating Oakland”? Yes, you are correct that this development is good news for Oakland; no one here is disputing that. But is it also bad news that the Port of O is up to its ears in debt? Is it “hating” to point out that the initial investment is $28 million (yes, better than nothing) and that the demand will warrant further construction( $1.5 billion for the finished product in 2021, not initial investment in 2013 BTW)?
Look, the economy (and the Bay Area in particular) is coming back big time, especially real estate. Heck, as I type here in Evergreen SJ, homes, townhomes and retail is going up all around me. From SF, the Peninsula down to SJ, billions of dollars in construction is taking place. It’s awesome that Oakland is also getting in on the action. But that’s where this story ends; it has nothing to do with where the A’s will play in th future and the decision that MLB will render (or has already made). Any questions?
If the Chinese want to invest in a Raiders stadium at the Coliseum, I’m all for that. As a realist however, I don’t see them even contributing $28 million to such a venture.
Also, Brown is stumping for Chinese investment for ALL of California, not just Oakland. Quan can provide her “wish list” to Chinese investors all she wants; they’re just a likely to invest in San Diego, Long Beach or SF as Oakland. Pretty far fetched to think that billions more will head for The O from China.
Tony D……Let’s Go Oakland!…The Oakland A’s. Hear those fans last night? You always say Go SJ but wont say Let’s Go Oakland where the team plays lol. You are sad….enjoy another choke job by the Sharks
Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be enough A’s fans in the East Bay like 510, David, etc, to sustain the team. I had to push back on some Giants proselytizing a couple weeks ago by some folks living right smack in the A’s designated territory. Big Time Giants Fans living in Contra Costa County…We’re all on the same team in here on this blog. But some of us seem to equate a move to San Jose to a move to San Antonio. If things don’t get moving on a new A’s ballpark in the Bay Area soon, a move to San Antonio is exactly what we will get.
Lakeshore OAK
Hey, Marine Layer, are you going to do a write-up on how SJ’s Mayor got completely dissed by MLB? So transparent. You run a headline including “bad news” for Oakland but you don’t even mention how SJ groveled to MLB and got burned. No, you make sure to get your Oakland jabs in. Fair and unbiased, indeed.
I’d say it’s funny but ain’t nothin funny about this kind of money. How much are you getting paid to post this kind of cleverly-slanted spin and who’s pulling your strings?
I do have a theory…
@Lakeshore OAK – Tomorrow, after I cover what I expect will be an unsuccessful court hearing for the City of San Jose. Trying to combine both into a single post. Any other questions?
Selig responded to Reed. “Completely dissed” would have been ignoring Reed’s letter. Selig told Reed to contact the A’s ballpark committee, which of course has spent 4+ years trying and failing to find a ballpark solution in the A’s current territory. Reed plans to set up a meeting.
FWIW, I was just reading up on some stuff regarding MLB seizing the Dodgers from Frank McCourt: “But in taking control of the Dodgers, Selig has said that McCourt is not fit, at least now, to run the team. Selig has never taken such a drastic step against an owner.”- NY Times…If Wolff-Fisher are the awful owners some folks make them out to be, why hasn’t Selig taken over the A’s and had MLB proceed with construction of a new ballpark in Oakland? Obviously, because MLB hasn’t found anything that contradicts with Wolff’s notion that all ballpark options in Oakland have been exhausted.
@ML – One more questions: Can you give us a sneak preview of your headline?
Wait, lemme guess:
“SJ Mayor sends letter to MLB and gets dissed…but Oakland still sucks.”
“MLB isn’t miffed at SJ Mayor, invites him to tea and cookies, says ‘I love you’.”
“Litigation is good for San Jose and good for baseball…and Oakland still sucks”
I have more. Hit me up if you’re struggling.
freddy said:
That’s cute. Silveira will change his tune? Go ahead, give those tenants a call and let us know what happens. Chances are that Silveira will be suing Oakland from beyond the grave.
Anyone who had followed O29 from the beginning would know that Estuary Park is off limits. Through a combination of Measure DD funds and the efforts of citizens and groups like Waterfront Action, Estuary Park is going to be improved and expanded. Previously Signature tried to push the idea that Estuary Park was sufficient in terms of open space, so less would be required on the project site. That idea died swiftly. Opponents fought for more open space, better shoreline access, and preservation of views from the hills. They succeeded in reshaping the project. Don’t expect that to go backwards unless you like more lawsuits.
EB-5 is nowhere close to a redevelopment replacement. It won’t provide a small fraction of the money normally spent by RDAs in previous years. EB-5 is a federal program, so anyone that tries to get their city going will be in competition with other cities throughout the country, even small rural towns building ski resorts and other non-redevelopment projects. I gave Mayor Quan credit for being creative here, but it’s going to take a lot more than EB-5 to get other big projects going.
@Lakeshore OAK – You’ll read it no matter what the headline is. That’s the great thing about what I do.
Nah I don’t read this site – I don’t need to. I can pretty much tell you what it’s going to say every time.
My Oakland friends, who are very aware of who you are what you do, mentioned this write-up to me. I thought I’d come by and congratulate you. Funny thing is: I told them all exactly what you would write. Thank you for proving my point.
Only you and newballpark.org put any negative spin on this story, whatsoever. Every other source I’ve read says this is pretty much win-win for Oakland. NONE of the other sources put “bad news” in the headline. I guess that is your creative choice, but it’s very telling that you would use that kind of wording.
Yeah. Unbiased.
What exactly might the downside be if the city of Oakland allocates EB-5 funds to partially cover the debts of the port? If the port’s debt is a major road block to the development of proper infrastructure, then using investment funds to lessen the debt should work to alleviate that road block. I know EB-5 funds have to be used for job creation, but if easing the port’s debt leads to new infrastructure, then the investment effectively works to create the jobs needed to build it (the infrastructure, that is).
Obviously this idea would require additional investments beyond what was made public yesterday, but I’m wondering how feasible it may be, just out of curiosity.
The A’s are on a good run and suddenly the commets from the last two blogs have turned quite nasty…..interesting dynamic.
Selig tells Reed to contact the Ballpark Committee.Is this a new angle? ie..Did Reed have the ability to do this before? I am sure the committee will tell him absolutely nothing.So this is a brush off by Selig who is suppose to be making the decision himself.
I’m just waiting for some lease news at this point.
@Lakeshore OAK – Matier and Ross reported today that the Hunter’s Point/Candlestick/Lennar deal, which was being funded by money from China, just fell apart. Why? China demanded more control than Lennar was willing to give up. I’d be careful to celebrate before shovels hit the ground.
The bad news I was referring to was the East Bay Express article, which all of the Oakland-only crowd summarily ignored and is far more impactful for Howard Terminal than the Brooklyn Basin deal. None of the comments in this thread or the previous thread from that crowd attempted to address the issues there. It just so happened that both articles came out on the same day. Both deserve equal coverage, so I combined them into a single post. Don’t like it? Tough.
@Patrick – Since each EB-5 applicant is responsible for a certain amount of job creation, it might be difficult to make a straight line connection between the building of infrastructure and new jobs. That’s up to the government’s enforcement of the visas, which I’ve heard is shaky so far.
The program is also clear on what investments it supports – mainly private enterprise. The Port is a public entity. I can’t see that passing muster with the USCIS. Imagine how that would look, the Chinese “buying” our public infrastructure.
does the city of SJ have a 3 billion dollar unfunded pension issue? Oakland has similar problems. The difference… Oakland’s problems are blown out of proportion.
@David – Now you’re going to change the subject? The difference between Oakland and San Jose is that San Jose’s mayor has a voter-approved plan to deal with pension problem. What has Oakland’s mayor done so far? Refinance and push the problem out, stall and delay.
In San Jose’s case, as has been said before, there is a strong enough corporate environment to get a ballpark done without taxpayer dollars being needed to pay for construction Not case in Oakland. San Jose’s unfunded pensions have no impact on the ballpark project. This may not seem fair but that’s the way it is…
@ML – The subject is constantly changing on these threads. I was really reacting to “Lakeshore_Oak” assertion about the biases in the mainstream media, re: Oakland.
You SJ baseball folks will sign up for whatever Wolff is selling. Like Fremont. How many fortune 500 companies are in Fremont? The biggest crock of dung, that is thrown around this whole debate is the corporate money nonsense. Corporate money can go anywhere it wants to. If oakland fans can theoritically drive 45 minutes to the south bay, of course the south bay can drive to Oakland and money is wired through banks… no need to drive it up to the town!
@David – Money is wired through banks? That must be why Oakland had to go across the ocean to salvage O29. You’re welcome to contact SVLG member companies to see if they’ll commit to Oakland. Also, good job not responding to what I wrote.
As has been said before, a privately funded ballpark needs to be near where the corporate $, so luxury suites, etc, can be filled at game time. Expecting Silicon Valley corporate executives and their guests to trek an hour+ up to Oakland for 7 pm games and have them make the trek back again after 10 pm aint gonna happen.
David: You’re rehashing the same old tired, debunked arguments. What’s that about?
Bud Selig rejects meeting with mayor
http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/9159803/bud-selig-rejects-meeting-san-jose-mayor-chuck-reed
Already covered in here extensively, Freddy. Now can someone tell me how Selig telling Reed to talk to the MLB committee that can’t find a ballpark solution in Oakland after 4+ years of trying represents progress for Oakland’s ballpark efforts?
@ML – I did respond to what you wrote. You are pessimistic and I am optimistic. I’m not going point by point through your post. And from the twitter feed on the side of this blog, you’re spreading more pessimism there. The China Basin project has nothing to do with this project.
Chinese companies provided most of the material and cranes, etc., used to build the new bay bridge span. The chinese get shit done!
@David – No David, I’m realistic and your head is in the clouds. If you’re not going to debate the points, don’t bring up the subject. You lose.
D'Sjon Dixon
i thought http://www.estuarywaterfrontproject.com was what you guys call in the valley vaporware… lmao
i like how you failed to mention anything about the ballpark at estuary park that the direct article you read from sfgate talks bout my stadium but you bring up Howard Terminal, coli city and victory court… lol
that article said nothing about those sites.
i wonder what ballpark they were talking about when they said not to mention this site is being mentioned for a ballpark… before they revised the article lol
dont matter read the comments on the article and you cant deny what time it is…
http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Jerry-Brown-unveils-1-5B-Oakland-waterfront-deal-4424173.php
@D’Sjon Dixon – Here’s the quote from the article:
The city, meanwhile, proposed building a baseball stadium for the Athletics nearby.
What city-proposed ballpark are they referring to? Could it be one of these? Because, as far as I know, your idea isn’t city-proposed. It’s you-proposed.
“Among other things, the site had been considered for a possible baseball stadium as well as a second location for Lawrence Berkeley Lab.”
that was the exact quote from sfgate before they revised it, but the comments are overwhelming in support of a waterfront stadium in jack london.
dont matter who proposed it, its out there…
@D’Sjon – Don’t kid yourself. They were referring to work from 12 years ago.
@ML – Didn’t you say this was all but over a couple of months ago? I would pull your quote, but for some reason all that content mysteriously disappeared. When is Wolff going to purchase the other 60% of his “head in the clouds” ballpark? Didn’t Selig tell Wolff when he bought the team that SJ was off the table? Yes, he did. Haven’t the owners repeatedly acknowledged the giants’ T-rights? Hasn’t Wolff said he can’t/won’t sue MLB? Didn’t Reed just get backslapped by good ol’ Bud?
Let’s Go Oakland!
@David – I’ve stayed away from making any kinds of predictions for the past year or more. Here’s the problem. MLB won’t kill San Jose, nor will it affirm Oakland. That’s no good for anyone, and no one should come away feeling victorious about it unless you like living only in the short-term. Everything else is just machinations, whether it’s Wolff going to the media or Oakland doing a press conference. The purpose of this site is to document it all, no matter how ugly. Somehow I thought you’d understand that. I guess not.
http://www.contracostatimes.com/breaking-news/ci_23003770/ownership-athletics-should-issue-challenge-fan-base
Read that first sentence Tony D and dmoas plus all the SJ lovers
@ML – So, “i lose” because i don’t respond to your points and you gloss right over mine. I’m happy for you. I hope you make a hunk of change with your book. I really do. But, I am a hardcore, realistic, property-tax paying, Oakland native…. and I disagree with your narrative. That’s ok, by the way.
@David – No, you lose because you veered off-topic and couldn’t stay with your argument when challenged. Sorry dude.
John Fisher is a dupe for hiring Lew Wolff to be the face of the franchise. He is part of the reason many casual fans will not come to the games. He won’t market the team vociferously, like the giants do. There are more giant ads on the A’s flagship station that from our own ball club. Andy Dolich is sill the best P.R. guy to ever work for the franchise.
@ML – I’m not arguing. I have a position. There’s a difference. As far as my win-loss record, you’d blush if you saw my portfolio!
Keep going David. I understand this is therapeutic for you.
I hate the Giants but man do they ever market the hell out that team. They use to be so bland now they seem to be more hip! A’s will always cool but man it can and should be so much better but this ownership dont care about that unless they are in SJ. Very sad
I’m not sure what I should be seeing in that article Savage. Just someone throwing out an opinion about Oakland’s tie to the A’s. It’s a part of creative writing to paint a picture. As for me, I don’t give two deuces about SJ *OR* Oakland. They’re just arbitrary boundaries to me. And since I’m from the NBay, I’d much prefer it if there really were a site in Oakland as it would be much easier for me to get to games. But I’m a realist and am fully capable of applying my own critical thinking and can see that Oakland just isn’t going to happen. That’s not to say SJ is a slam dunk, T-Rights aside, it’s still no sure thing, but since it’s currently the best option in the bay area where I could actually see the A’s play, that’s what I currently support. If Oakland were to magick a worthwhile plan that’s actually doable I’d get behind that in a heartbeat.
Another thread bites the dust. It’s official: you just can’t reason with folks wearing rose colored glasses with heads fully in the clouds. I do enough work with MH/5150 clients on a weekly basis, so I’ll cease “debating” with many of you. BTW, I could have told many of you that Selig wasn’t going to meet with Mayor Reed; why the celebration with some of you Oakland-only foamers on Seligs letter to Reed? There was really nothing negative about the letter. Heck, I’m surprised Reed got a response at all. Oh we’ll, I’ll chime in with some of you sane folk in the next thread/next topic..
Dmoas…when people think of Bay Area they never think of SJ so please shut that noise up…..Bay area= bay water and bridges but specifically the Bay Bridge is symbol. Its too funny how SJ really thinks its the real bay area with all its urban sprawl. Too far removed from the heart of the Bay….sorry. I’m a Raider man as well and I think the 49ers in Santa Clara is tragic….major tragedy
@ 510 – What Oakland crack have you been smoking? Bay Area to the greater world means San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge, and Silicon Valley. But go on with the penis envy….
re: when people think of Bay Area they never think of SJ so please shut that noise up
..Nice generalizations there. When the A’s get to San Jose, you’re welcome to come down for a game. We’ve been waiting 15+years for Oakland to make some progress, any progress,on a ballpark but we haven’t seen any.
Tony D all threads bite the dust as soon as you post…..what about all the this is one step closer to SJ garbage you spew constantly on here?
Reed’s letter was one of desperation and when SJ is officially done you will be on suicide watch
“Why, when the city of Oakland offered Victory Court (Jack London Square) and $100 million development money, did owners brush off the offer?”
Um, didn’t they the Trib get the memo on VC?!!!!
HAHA penis envy of SF? Do you really want me to go there because I can….maybe you should be Anon and have a name you coward
No you are wrong….people whether good or bad know where Oakland is. People know Silicon Valley is in California…but as to where they dont know and they dont care. Bay Bridge is the symbol because it connects to two most known places in NorCal…SF and Oakland…..especially sports fans will know this! Stop lying
PJK, No thanks to SJ…dont like it. Too many cops with too much to prove. Downtown is boring. Not my style. And there wont be any A’s games in SJ. You will develop a brain before that happens
The extremely potent stuff obviously..
1998 Wolff= said wouldnt spend 5 minutes on ballpark unless it was in San Jose….so follow his BS all you want stooge
510: When will Oakland develop a ballpark plan that is more than pep rallies, press conferences and San Jose-bashing? In another 20 years, perhaps?
Yeah Tony D and the meth you SJ people are on is deadly and toxic
San Jose= booooooorrrrrriiiiiinnnnnng!
Even SJ people who have come to games in Oakland say they dont ever need to go there. You really think the Bernie Lean would have caught on in lame ass SJ? Oakland is a place of soul and coolness….SJ is not….too lame for it
Anyhow doormats….gotta run…later on Warriors vs OKC live in OAKLAND…also gonna see the A’s go for the sweep action…..take care or take off…I dont give a damn! Outro
The Warriors? You mean that team has for 40+ years refused to call itself “Oakland?” And you still support them?
raymond.rioux
hi im real big Oakland athletics fan have been since 73 world series managed to catch them when in Toronto for about first 25 years the only way I could follow them was on short wave radio with always bad reception often listening till 6 or 7 in morning then going to work at 830 but if the as won id go happy I remember a game in early 80s whea the as were in Kansas city and it went to extra inns and as each ins wet tied the as hit a homer in top of 13th and starting time for work was drawing nearer I was hoping the as reliever would close out he did I went to work real happy I just hope the as would stay in Oakland now I get all as game on my laptop I have been thinking recently of coming over to Oakland but the news Oakland gets in tribune for safety aint good is it that bad is east Oakland worse than the Bronx any way im away for few hours sleep and rise for 3rd game at laa with griffin on mound best wishes from Scotland uk raymond
@ 510 Savage – Keep lying to yourself if it makes you feel better. I actually grew up in the Portland area and any mention of the “Bay Area” was always associated with SF and the Golden Gate. The Bay Bridge, like Oakland, was always an afterthought in most people’s mind unfortunately, and its been trying to get out of its big sister’s shadow even to this day. As for SJ and the south bay, contrary to popular beliefe, we don’t really care if we get the notoriety of a suburban city. We’re content with being the biggest non-metro city around and relish in the laid back environment opposite to those north of us. As for Silicon Valley, now you’re just showing your ignorance since anyone that knows anything about the electronics industry knows where Fairchild Semi, Intel, HP, Apple, etc. got started. As for Anon, you’re now showing how noobish you are, since I used to go by another alias but had to change it. I’d be happy to give you my email if it makes you feel more manly…
Wow the hate on this blog is better reading than the hate the A’s get on mlb.com. I am surprised that Old Bud responded at all to Mayor Reed’s request. Can’t wait for this Piece of Work Commish retires in 2014.
Savage “Bay area= bay water and bridges but specifically the Bay Bridge is symbol. Its too funny how SJ really thinks its the real bay area with all its urban sprawl. Too far removed from the heart of the Bay”
Dude. You need a geography lesson. Take another look at the map and you’ll see SJ and the South Bay touching the SF Bay. Gee, did I just call it the South BAY. Hmm… would be stupid to call it that if it weren’t on the bay. You need to loosen up and open your myopic eyes and see the rest of the world. I can’t imagine your tunnel vision of the world helping out with the rest of your life. You just sound ignorant and stupid. But hey, keep on Trolling.
I went to T-Wolves-Warriors game this past Tuesday.
First of all it is horror driving to Oakland for a 7:30 game from San Jose. It took me and my buddy (carpool lane) 1.5 hours to reach the Arena. We went to this sushi place down the street and had literally 30 minutes to down our beer and sake before the game.
We show up and to our surprise being our first game this season there are airport metal detectors you have to walk through…..even for the club section. Unbelievable…..This was not the case for the club section last season.
As we waited to enter from the Plaza Club entrance (there is a line because of the metal detectors) one of the ushers looks at my ticket and says we cannot enter from that area despite it being a club seat.
He said we have to walk all the way around the arena…I was like WTF? I can enter here as I have done several times and take the tunnel from one club section to the other that wraps around the arena…..I went on to tell the guy part of the reason why I bought a club seat is so I can get into the arena faster than standing in the normal entrances. This guy looked all befuddled and I was like screw it lets walk…I missed opening tip because of this jerk-off.
You have got to be shitting me….In San Jose they do not wand you and the club entrance to the arena has no line at all.
But in ghetto ass Oakland they have airport metal detectors at the club entrance? You have to empty your pockets? WTF? What is next? Taking our shoes off and belts?
What does that tell you about the area and Oakland in general? You wonder why the A’s and Warriors want out of Oakland.
At the Giants playoff game last year they wanded everyone which is OK because it does not slow down the entrance to the game and I can hold my keys and phone in my hands.
This goes to show you why Oakland is going to lose both teams and perhaps the Raiders……In San Jose or SF this type of thing would never happen.
Safety is a big issue in Oakland and you wonder why San Jose doesn’t do the same thing?
“Outro”; Hopefully the idiot is gone for good. Go A’s and Go SJ!!
WTF…How’s that hate and ignorance been working for you?
BTW> Regarding BS’s rebuff of Reed, an interesting tidbit many could of glanced over:
“Selig wrote that the committee he appointed more than four years ago to study the A’s plan for a downtown San Jose ballpark has been in “frequent contact” with the city.”
For a committee designed to look at potential sites within the A’s present territory, it’s interesting that it has made constant contact with SJ. What this means, we’ll hopefully one day find out, but it may be MLB playing both sides to get the best deal for LW….
No, that has nothing to do with whether or not Oakland loses its teams.
Anon, I’m not sure I’d read much into that. I mean, come on, if they had the kind of contact with the city that would suggest anything of value, do you really think Reed would have been sending Selig a letter in the first place? It seems pretty clear any contact (along with the subjectivity of what “frequent” in this case means) that they’re not giving them any sense that they’re making progress.
Sid, dude, that kind of thing can/will happen anywhere. It’s hardly a statement on Oakland. I’ve had bad experiences in SF, SJ, in my own home town, and in Oakland. I’ve also had good ones too. You had a bad day and they added more security, big fing deal.
re: For a committee designed to look at potential sites within the A’s present territory, it’s interesting that it has made constant contact with SJ. What this means, we’ll hopefully one day find out, but it may be MLB playing both sides to get the best deal for LW….
…and of course, neither city is giving MLB the deal it expects – a publicly financed ballpark. Which is why nothing is happening.
xootsuit
Oakland has soul, that’s true. Compare the wikipedia page for famous people from Oakland with the one for San Jose. Of course, being next to Berkeley makes a difference. Palo Alto is allied more with SF, leaving San Jose somewhat stranded, culturally.
I watched the 84 super bowl in a dive bar in Oaxaca along with a bunch of other gringos. One guy from the east coast got going about Oakland, about how the Raiders belonged in Oakland the way the dodgers belonged in Brooklyn. Everyone pretty much agreed with him. Oakland was a tough mythical place to all of those people. Today, Oakland still has presence. And those of us who live here like it. Meanwhile, no one thinks San Jose is synonymous with Silicon Valley.
But, much to my dismay, Oakland doesn’t seem to be able to support the A’s.
@ DMOAS – I agree with you, the contact is there, but probably the topics/subjects/information isn’t as much as the city had hoped for (keeping everyone in the dark essentially). I just find it intriguing that they would solicit SJ at all if the BRC was formed to explore any viable option in the A’s present TR.
@ XS: “Meanwhile, no one thinks San Jose is synonymous with Silicon Valley” … Cisco, Sun Power, Adobe, Brocade, SVLG, etc., says hello. But hey, I guess only the IP lawyers know that… :X
@suit,
Your bias towards San Jose is amazing! Palo Alto more “allied” with SF? WTF?! No one thinks San Jose is synonymous with Silicon Valley? Where do you get this CRAP!? (HEY! I just answered my own question).
Re Reeds letter to Selig: Will have more when RM posts about it, but a quick preview: It’s all about being a pro-active mayor and legacy. More to follow…
To all my Oakland supporters do u think its better to go with Howard terminal or Coliseum city??
I went to high school in Silicon Valley. My parents still live there, not far from Apple’s headquarters. I know where the IP lawyers are — they’re in Palo Alto and SF, primarily. I don’t have a “bias,” I have the view from a pleasant redwood grove in Oakland — a far nicer place than I ever saw in San Jose. Sorry.
Gotta agree with suit on that one….hey suit u like h.t or c.c for the a’s and raiders..
……I have a feeling we are going to have a SF Giants vs. Oakland A’s World series…..with the yanks outta the way and im confident Detroit or baltimore wont be a problem again…this would be the right to s.j the right for Oakland to claim everything…heard it here first….where fozzy at?
To quote the great Jeffrey, “you’re full of shit.” And yes, you ARE bias towards San Jose. I could open a whole can of worms comparing San Jose to Oakland, but I’ll take the high road (unlike yourself).
Tony, what’s up with you tonight? Chill, man. I happen to have a basis for my opinion of San Jose. Doesn’t make it right, but it’s far from wrong.
Trying to crap all over my town with biased bull shit, yet have the audacity to ask what’s up with me tonight? WOW! You now never cease to amaze suit. Unfortunately, you’re becoming more like “them.” Oh well, done with this thread…(good night!)
Great start of the season for the A’s. Even the pro-Oakland and pro-SJ camps can on agree that.
letsgoas
be interesting how big the crowds will be this weekend? there will some good promotion give aways thru out the weekend with the reddick foam gold glove on fri, blanket sat, and calander sun so there should be some good crowds regardless.
probably biggest question marks will be to start next weekend with three games against hou mon thru wed.
groshawn
God I hate coliseum city. Luckily it looks like Jean quan’s Chinese investors are going To pay for Brooklyn basin instead of coliseum city. (no that hasn’t been officially announced but I’m guessing these are the same people.) I’m hoping this project brings more interest to Howard terminal and getting a ballpark (and hopefully warriors arena as well) done there. Also a Bart station would be great. With JLS, Brooklyn basin, and a ballpark (as well as maybe an arena) that waterfront district could become extremely successful.
With regards to this weekend’s crowds I’m expecting them to encroach on 30,000. Each game should be close to 30k. Not only are there good promos, but it’s a rematch of the ALDS and the A’s are extremely hot right now. So I’m expecting some nice crowds. Last year In April when they A’s had the fleece blanket night against Detroit, the attendance was around 26,000. So, with those other things I mentioned in addition, the crowds should be higher than that.
Nam Turk
Are we freely tossing around outmoded, para-racial terms like “soul” now? Should I reply by stating that San Jose has more “fiery passion” than Oakland? Or am I playing on the wrong stereotype there? You could not be more transparent, Mr. Suit.
just over 21k for fri’s wild game against det. hope we see better crowds the next two days. of course the big test will be the start of next week with 3 games mon-wed against hou. be pretty disappointing if the a’s can maybe win 2 out of 3 against det and have the first or second best record in baseball thru the first two weeks but then have a 2/3 empty coliseum in the hou series. gladly take 20k on average for hou or on most weeknight/day home games during the season.
Had the misfortune of being at yesterday’s 10-1 disaster. Despite cheap, available tickets, a calendar giveaway, a winning team and spectacular Sunday afternoon weather, attendance was only about 21,000. Must be Lew Wolff’s fault. And the bad marketing. Yes, that must be it. Somebody hung a banner, “Respect Oakland Baseball,” whatever that means.
http://web.yesnetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130416&content_id=44910664&oid=0
Nothing new here. Interesting bit of text –
The current impasse is leaving the A’s feeling like they are out of options and suggested that the Giants might be trying to force the A’s to leave the Bay Area all-together.
…The Giants trying to force the A’s out of the Bay Area? No way! They wouldn’t do a thing like that….Would they?
Help keep newballpark.org running
History from KC to Oakland
The never ending quest for a proper home for the Oakland Athletics.
Created March 2005 by Rhamesis Muncada (a.k.a. Marine Layer), San Jose, CA
Editor: Marine Layer
Editor-at-large: Jeffrey
Howard Terminal EIR maybe in early ’21
A’s sue California DTSC over Schnitzer Steel
Pushback causes Howard Terminal to get pushed back
Fairweather Owner
One Horse Town
Howard Terminal neighbors challenge CEQA streamlining effort
MLB Pushes Opening Day Another 8 Weeks
Life Comes At You Fast: Global Pandemic Edition
Giants cancel 3/23 Bay Bridge Series game due to coronavirus, A’s decisions loom
Howard Terminal
• NEW (1/8/2020) Howard Terminal Transportation Plan January 2020 Workshop Boards (PDF)
• Oakland Planning Department application filed by A's for Howard Terminal
• State from Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf on A's and Howard Terminal
• Notice of Preparation for Draft EIR
• Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, City of San Jose vs. Major League Baseball
• Stand for San Jose vs. City of San Jose (2014)
• City of San Jose vs. Major League Baseball (PDF)
Athletics Attendance Baseball Basketball Coliseum College Editorial Feature Football Giants Hockey Howard Terminal Legal News Oakland Owners Politics Radio/TV San Jose Soccer Transit Travelogue
Archives Select Month December 2020 (2) August 2020 (2) May 2020 (1) March 2020 (7) February 2020 (5) January 2020 (4) December 2019 (3) November 2019 (3) October 2019 (3) September 2019 (4) August 2019 (4) July 2019 (3) June 2019 (2) May 2019 (3) April 2019 (1) March 2019 (3) February 2019 (4) January 2019 (5) December 2018 (6) November 2018 (4) October 2018 (4) September 2018 (5) August 2018 (5) July 2018 (3) June 2018 (2) May 2018 (3) April 2018 (6) March 2018 (4) January 2018 (1) December 2017 (3) November 2017 (1) October 2017 (1) September 2017 (5) August 2017 (2) July 2017 (2) June 2017 (2) May 2017 (6) April 2017 (6) March 2017 (5) February 2017 (2) January 2017 (4) December 2016 (4) November 2016 (4) October 2016 (1) September 2016 (3) August 2016 (3) July 2016 (2) June 2016 (3) May 2016 (1) April 2016 (2) March 2016 (4) February 2016 (6) January 2016 (6) December 2015 (4) November 2015 (5) October 2015 (5) September 2015 (5) August 2015 (6) July 2015 (7) June 2015 (7) May 2015 (4) April 2015 (7) March 2015 (18) February 2015 (18) January 2015 (21) December 2014 (15) November 2014 (15) October 2014 (16) September 2014 (13) August 2014 (20) July 2014 (22) June 2014 (17) May 2014 (16) April 2014 (17) March 2014 (22) February 2014 (11) January 2014 (12) December 2013 (15) November 2013 (14) October 2013 (18) September 2013 (24) August 2013 (14) July 2013 (20) June 2013 (15) May 2013 (15) April 2013 (14) March 2013 (28) February 2013 (23) January 2013 (27) December 2012 (17) November 2012 (11) October 2012 (27) September 2012 (25) August 2012 (26) July 2012 (25) June 2012 (21) May 2012 (29) April 2012 (29) March 2012 (32) February 2012 (20) January 2012 (30) December 2011 (31) November 2011 (23) October 2011 (25) September 2011 (20) August 2011 (22) July 2011 (22) June 2011 (30) May 2011 (23) April 2011 (32) March 2011 (31) February 2011 (24) January 2011 (36) December 2010 (24) November 2010 (23) October 2010 (14) September 2010 (20) August 2010 (29) July 2010 (22) June 2010 (14) May 2010 (17) April 2010 (20) March 2010 (14) February 2010 (10) January 2010 (16) December 2009 (31) November 2009 (14) October 2009 (9) September 2009 (20) August 2009 (8) July 2009 (11) June 2009 (9) May 2009 (24) April 2009 (25) March 2009 (30) February 2009 (26) January 2009 (20) December 2008 (17) November 2008 (12) October 2008 (7) September 2008 (10) August 2008 (8) July 2008 (7) June 2008 (6) May 2008 (11) April 2008 (7) March 2008 (9) February 2008 (7) January 2008 (9) December 2007 (3) November 2007 (8) October 2007 (13) September 2007 (6) August 2007 (10) July 2007 (16) June 2007 (7) May 2007 (14) April 2007 (11) March 2007 (11) February 2007 (11) January 2007 (13) December 2006 (7) November 2006 (21) October 2006 (17) September 2006 (9) August 2006 (5) July 2006 (7) June 2006 (7) May 2006 (22) April 2006 (26) March 2006 (24) February 2006 (15) January 2006 (15) December 2005 (16) November 2005 (24) October 2005 (16) September 2005 (15) August 2005 (28) July 2005 (9) June 2005 (19) May 2005 (14) April 2005 (25) March 2005 (37)
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1109
|
__label__cc
| 0.687684
| 0.312316
|
New Construction Homes & Plans in Kaysville, UT | 161 Homes | NewHomeSource
Salt Lake City-Ogden Area
New Construction Homes in Kaysville
Criddle Farms
Video Plan Viewer
West Point, UT 84015
Seasons at Simpson Springs
Baybrook (SOG)
Visionary Homes
Remington (SOG)
Sumac (SOG)
Pendleton (SOG)
Cambridge (SOG)
Aberdeen (SOG)
Summerlyn (SOG)
Waterford - HC
Hooper, UT 84315
Barrington - HC
Clinton, UT 84015
Ivory Homes
Cranefield Estates Collection
Newest Home Developments in Kaysville
Hill Farms $ 565,000
Top Home Builders in Kaysville
Destination Homes 37 $592,105
Popular Searches Near Kaysville, UT
Homes in Salt Lake Under $250K
Homes in South Jordan Under $300K
Kaysville in Davis County is located about 23 miles away from Salt Lake City, Utah which was named in 2010 by Newsweek magazine as “The new economic Zion” because of its extraordinary capacity to keep growing and attracting new companies despite the economic recession. Kaysville actively contributes to it by providing an educated and skilled work force. Short commuting time which is facilitated even more by the “FrontRunner commuter rail” creates a favorable exchange that also benefits Kaysville residents with high paid jobs.
But Kaysville is also a thriving community and is proud to share its values and commitment to attract new investors and residents. It stands out for its secure environment with low crime rates as reported by NeighborhoodScout and FBI data. It keeps its rural atmosphere inherited from its farm roots with all the elements of modernity. The school system is one of the best in the country with awarded schools like Davis High School with a silver medal and ranked 6th best high school in the state.
The lifestyle of the city is highly influenced by the mountains and the nature and many recreational activities are related to them. About 137 acres of parks confirm this. Heritage Park, Barnes Park and Ponds Park have playgrounds, pavilions and trails. The USU Botanical Center with 140 acres with plenty of plants and educational activities oriented to learn about them is popular among residents and tourists. For those who love winter sports, Kaysville is located near to fabulous sky resorts like Powder Mountain Ski Resort which is known for its natural snow and excellent terrain. Also Sowbasin Resort located in Huntsville about 35 minutes distance is perfect for snowboarding.
The best location with a quiet but dynamic community is perfect to raise a family. New Home Source can help you find the right new home for sale in Kaysville. Prices start at low 200´s and rise up to high 600´s. You can find houses with 2 bedrooms u to 9 bedrooms. Designs offer excellent combinations of outdoor and indoor living, natural light, walk in closets, master suites with private baths and much more. If you do not find exactly what you want, you can add your personal touch to houses ready to build.
New Home Cities Near Kaysville
Farmington $607,000
Woods Cross $458,900
Layton $419,621
North Salt Lake $602,554
Syracuse $398,710
Clearfield $466,275
West Point $391,807
Clinton $400,000
Hooper $465,990
Ogden $524,427
West Haven $322,891
West Valley City $434,990
Zip Codes in the Salt Lake City-Ogden Area
Counties Near Salt Lake City-Ogden
Weber $415,280
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1112
|
__label__cc
| 0.593705
| 0.406295
|
Marvel (Captain America: Civil War & More)
DC (Batman v Superman, Suicide Squad, & More)
Girl’s Bullying Video Makes Impact Online, But Too Late To Save Her Life
5:46 pm October 12, 2012
Posted on... 5:46 pm October 12, 2012
This is a sad story about a girl named Amanda Todd who killed herself because she couldn’t escape bullying. For some of you, that’s all you need to read. For others, you hang around because you want the gory details.
In this circumstance, the gory details are that a 15-year-old girl was peer pressured, stalked, and then mocked until she couldn’t take it anymore. She took steps to escape the drama that surrounded her and when that didn’t work, she died. For all the horrible shit I’ve seen in my life, that is about as gory as it gets.
It is still a lucky thing to be born a guy, even in this country, because there is a whole world of pressure that us guys cannot possibly comprehend, particularly when it comes to the Internet. It’s still the era of “Mad Men” online as the faceless words, coursing with testosterone, berate and harass women with the declaration of “Tits or GTFO.” And girls do these things because they feel like it is their way to belong and to be a part of the group. It took Amanda Todd a year to cave in and show her breasts online. It took substantially less time for that decision to take away her will to live.
There is a weird mentality that prevails whenever a large enough group gets together in any format. I remember going to rock concerts and having girls crowd surf above the masses and all of us guys would use it as our opportunity to get our grope on. Anything you could grab and squeeze, you did because you could get away with it. Am I proud of the memory now? No, but I won’t lie to you and tell you I didn’t. That is the same sort of pack mentality though that sought Amanda out online and punished her for giving them what they wanted. One guy in particular kept coming back to her and threatening to expose her nude photos to everyone on Facebook unless she played his game and showed him more. The cheerleader did what he asked, and the son of a bitch released the photos anyway.
She moved, but the bullies caught up to her and created new bullies in her new school — such is the inescapable reach of the Internet. The new crowd harassed her and one girl, caught up in the peer pressure, beat Amanda Todd up, leaving her to bleed in a ditch. People get angry when you take solace on the aggressors, but attempt to imagine how miserable that other girl is now going to feel for the rest of her life? You might say, “Who cares?” but many people don’t realize how easy it is to get caught up in being a bully. I remember I saw a kid one time pop a zit and then, curious, he tasted his pus. I was so repulsed I called him out on it publicly. He was a scummy, white trash-looking kid, and I was probably white trash too, but I thought it was funnier to mock him. He, humiliated, just sat there and took it, and everybody made comments about how disgusting he was. He didn’t kill himself, and he never talked to me, nor I to him, but every time I think about it (which is surprisingly often), I wish I could take it back. I can’t fathom how I would feel had he done something to himself. So yes, I do empathize somewhat with Amanda Todd’s tormentors. Kids do stupid things without recognizing the bigger implications. It happens easily.
After Amanda got home from lying beaten in a ditch, she swallowed bleach. Because she survived, the bullies were even more cruel, asking her if she swallowed the bleach to get the taste of the ditch mud out of her mouth. Again Amanda moved, and, desperate to alleviate the emotional angst and horror she was feeling, she even returned to the Internet to tell her side of things. That is why I get to share this horror story with you. Amanda made a video, where her face is blurred out, and she holds up cue cards detailing her mistakes and her hurt. I don’t think it gave her what she needed, because a month later (yesterday) she was dead. YouTube pulled her video. Now everybody who is left alive gets to take the information we have about this girl and do with it what we can.
I think my editors deliberately paired me up with this story because I am typically insensitive to the plight of others and they figured that maybe this story and I could benefit one another. Maybe you didn’t like how I wrote it, because the only way I could process Amanda’s story was to filter it through my own interactions with bullying. I’m sad that Amanda is not alive today, and I can’t help but think how easily it could have been for me to be one of the taunting bullies that resulted in her death. I could have done it without a second thought. For me at least, on this one, I think my editors were right.
Social Media: The Bad and The Good
Despite all the positive things that social media has improved from activism to just about everything else, it does have its problems. We all know tha...
The XiaoRishu Interview: Comedy, Racism, and Cyberbullying
"Oh, no surprise there. A pissed off Asian chick with a stupid chipmunk voice. TROLOLOL!" Welcome to the online world of Xiao Hoang, better known as X...
Should YouTube Mistakes Haunt You Forever?
Remember the video of Karen Klein, the bus lady from New York harassed by 7th grade students last week? After receiving a flood of donations for an al...
Suicide Forest: A Breakdown of the Creepiest Video On YouTube
1.5 million page views translates to a lot of warped minds-- particularly when the page views are in regards to what many generally agree is the cre...
Graph Search: Facebook’s Big Announcement is A Different Kind of Search Engine
So Facebook has shit on all my theories regarding their big announcement. Turns out, the big announcement was not that he “ripped Facebook off fro...
Twitter to Develop ‘DVR Mode’ to Replay Live Events, Also Aim to Eliminate Cyberbullying
One of the problems with Twitter, especially with live breaking events such as the Boston Marathon bombings, the great Texas filibuster and today’s ...
Newer PostLIVE NOW: YouTube Streams Austin City Limits Festival FREE This Weekend
Older PostYouTube Mobile Is Up 19%, Which Means More Money In Partners’ Pockets
Beheadings, Shootings And Snuff Films Are A Necessary Evil in Online Video
[…] Girl’s Bullying Video Makes Impact Online, But Too Late To Save Her Life […]
Like . Dislike . July 8, 2013, 1:59 pm .
Friday Feminist Fuck You: Hunter Moore
[…] via. Tweet and tagged Harassment, internet, Sexism, Stalking, trolls. Bookmark the permalink. […]
Like . Dislike . November 30, 2012, 8:59 am .
Star Wars Rogue One: Kyle Katarn & Thrawn?
The Walking Dead Season Finale: Did Glenn Die? All the Evidence
Daredevil Season 2: Elektra, The Hand, and Resurrection
Did Batman v Superman Use the Same Fight Style of the Batman: Arkham Games?
Winterfell is Mine: The New Game of Thrones Season 6 Teasers
How Much Do YouTubers Make? What These 22 Creators ACTUALLY Earn! (It’s Much More Than You Think)
5 Best FREE Video Editing Apps For Your iPhones and Androids
7 YouTube Videos Of People Caught Having Sex In Public (Mostly SFW)
How Much Do YouTubers Make? The Top 25 Earning Creators’ Adsense Salaries Revealed [Video + Infographic]
Best Beauty YouTubers: 8 Top Beauty Gurus to Watch
What the Internet Cares About (Marvel, DC, Game of Thrones, Walking Dead, and on and on and on)
twitteryoutubeinstagram
© 2014, New Media Rockstars
NewMediaRockstars is an online publication whose mission is to empower, inspire and promote the independent new media community.
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1113
|
__label__wiki
| 0.503248
| 0.503248
|
The New Ottawa Critics
Independent/Local Theatre
Student Theatre
DarkDayMonday
Youth & Student Criticism
Festival Theatre at uOttawa
Once Upon a Kingdom Student Reviews
Critics on Campus
Festival Theatre
Magnetic North Theatre Festival
Undercurrents
Fresh Meat DIY Theatre Fest
Ottawa Fringe 2017 Reviews
November 26, 2014 June 20, 2016 Brie McFarlane Brie McFarlane, Independent/Local Theatre
The Glass Menagerie is Well Worth Seeing
Brianna McFarlane
“Yes, I have tricks in my pocket, I have things up my sleeve. But I am the opposite of a stage magician. He gives you illusion that has the appearance of truth. I give you truth in the pleasant disguise of illusion.”
Tennesse Williams’s classic play text, The Glass Menagerie (circa 1944), opens with the soliloquy of Tom Wingfield, both narrator and protagonist, who famously elaborates on the conventions of what will ultimately become the popular memory play. Having coined this term it allowed Williams (and subsequent producers/ directors) freedom from convention when staging the piece. Loosely based on the playwright’s own memories, Tom flows in and out of the action allowing him to present (or perhaps manipulate?) his recollections in a stylized way. Inspiring the likes of other playwrights such as Harold Pinter, Williams single-handedly created a new aesthetic of narrative structure and stage practice that continues to influence our theatres today.
Presented by Bear & Co. at the Gladstone Theatre, The Glass Menagerie directed by Eleanor Crowder is a solid and worth-while production. Though it does not try anything new or exciting on stage, it remains faithful to the text and its speedy pace combined with strong performances makes for a pleasant viewing experience. Overall, this is an admirable production and is one that I would recommend seeing especially if you’ve never seen this particular text on stage.
Clocking in at just over 2 hours, this play clips along nicely with Tim Oberholzer and Rachel Eugster, as Tom and Amanda Wingfield respectively, building the momentum throughout and Sarah Waisvisz as shy sister Laura who balances out the breaking tensions between mother and son with her softness and quiet nature. Cory Thibert, as ‘the gentleman caller’ Jim O’Connor, is a crisp contrast to the dramatics of the Wingfields yet represents the much needed, but ultimately neglected, reality check. The banter between Thibert and Waisvisz in the final scene is quite funny and the relationship between the characters is credible and poignant.
The standouts for me are Oberholzer and Eugster as the constantly warring Tom and Amanda. Their performances illuminate one of the text’s major themes: the inability to accept reality. Eugster’s interpretation of the Wingfield matriarch is so cloying that I couldn’t help but laugh out loud at how delusional this old feted Southern Belle is. Oberholzer plays off Eugster beautifully and gives good variety in the character’s varying levels of frustration at his current life situation. The transition between Tom and narrator is clear and I would argue that an echo of Hedwig can be heard in the narrator’s delivery.
I don’t have many criticisms for this production as I feel that it is a well-rounded performance that is suitable for a variety of audiences ranging from high-school groups to blue haired subscribers. However, I will mention that I was a little thrown off by the inclusion of the ages of Tom and Laura (22 and 24, respectively) which seems like a bit of a stretch given that the actors, in my opinion, are clearly depicting characters of a slightly more mature stature. I’ll concede that this is perhaps a rather particular note, but the exact age of Tom and Laura is so insignificant in the grand scheme of things if you were to omit the actual numbers the sentiment would still remain.
The Glass Menagerie is still such a relevant text in today’s digital age considering one of its most prominent themes is this inability to accept reality. This is embodied to different degrees in each of the Wingfield characters and throughout the play we see them all retreat into their own private worlds of illusions in which they find their comfort and meaning that the real world does not seem to offer them. Whether it’s frequenting the cinemas, an attachment to old-world values, or a collection of little glass animals, The Glass Menagerie identifies the conquest of reality by illusion as a huge and growing aspect of the human condition in its time.
The Glass Menagerie by Tennesse Williams
Presented by Bear & Co. Theatre
Directed by Eleanor Crowder
Rachel Eugster
Tim Oberholzer
Cory Thibert
Sarah Waisvisz
Playing November 20-December 6th, ticket info here.
Tagged #arts, bear and company, gladstone, glass menagerie, ottawa, tennesse williams, theatre, tim oberholzer
Published by Brie McFarlane
View all posts by Brie McFarlane
Once Upon a Kingdom Theatre Reviews “The Magic Flute”!
Clowns and Children’s Literature: Laughter! During a Cold Holiday Season in Ottawa
Categories Select Category Arts News (19) Brie McFarlane (190) Caitlin Gowans (1) Carol Sinclair (25) Children’s Theatre (14) Community Theatre (20) Community Voices (6) Critics on Campus (27) Cultural Exchange (3) Dance Theatre (17) DarkDayMonday (30) embedded criticism (2) Festival Theatre (31) Fresh Meat DIY Theatre Fest (20) Fringe 2013 (46) Fringe 2014 (78) Fringe 2015 (53) Fringe 2016 (54) Fringe 2017 (48) Fringe 2018 (25) Ian Huffam (152) Independent/Local Theatre (87) Indigenous Theatre (5) Magnetic North Theatre Festival (5) Meaghan Flaherty (31) MNTF 2015 (14) Musical Theatre (15) Once Upon a Kingdom Student Reviews (10) Opinion (25) Previews (4) Professional Theatre (91) Student Theatre (11) tactics (4) Théâtre Français (6) THE 4333 (Theatre Criticism) Reviews (1) Theory of Criticism (15) Uncategorized (27) Undercurrents (25) Undercurrents 2015 (4) Undercurrents 2016 (11) undercurrents 2017 (15) Wes Babcock (119) Youth Criticism (50) Youth Infringement Festival (2)
From the Tweet Seats
Follow @newottcritics
Follow the New Ottawa Critics via Email
View facebook.com/newottawacritics’s profile on Facebook
View @newottcritics’s profile on Twitter
View @newottawacritics613’s profile on Instagram
475 Elgin St. Ottawa , ON
Mon-Sun: 9am-10pm
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1114
|
__label__wiki
| 0.933861
| 0.933861
|
Reports Tabled in Parliament (2)
Access to Information Act (1)
Access to information and Privacy (2)
ATIP (1)
Privacy Act (1)
website Open Information Society and Culture Accès à l’information et de la protection des renseignements personnels lutte contre la corruption Travail Cours Conditions sociales Orientation sexuelle olympique Directive Accidents cérébrovasculaires Commission des libérations conditionnelles du Canada Statistics Canada Global Affairs Canada Parole Board of Canada Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Parole Board of Canada Annual Report on the Administration of the Access to I...
The Access to Information Act gives Canadian citizens and corporations the right to have access to federal government records, subject to certain specific exceptions. The Act complements but does not replace other procedures for obtaining government information. It is not intended to limit in any...
Parole Board of Canada Annual Report to Parliament on the Privacy Act
The Privacy Act provides members of the public with the legislated right to access and request the correction of their personal information under the control of federal government institutions. The Act also imposes strict obligations related to the collection, accuracy, use, disclosure, retention...
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1115
|
__label__wiki
| 0.652065
| 0.652065
|
SOCIAL SERVICES, NEC
Local companies. Social services, nec in Prince George, BC. Make requests for proposals and offers of goods and services.
www.pgnfc.com
PGNFC
The history of Friendship Centres in British Columbia dates back to 1954 when a group of concerned Aboriginal people in Vancouver formed the Coqualeetza Fellowship Club in order to provide support services to Aboriginal students moving to the city. A
www.okalrel.org
The OKAL REL UNIVERSE is a science fiction phenomenon founded by author Lynda Williams, where fans embrace Lynda’s characters and concepts. What was once one woman's creation has taken on a life of its own, fueled by the creativity of many: fan and p
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1118
|
__label__wiki
| 0.77368
| 0.77368
|
Home » Pakistan latest news today » Federal Government Formed Because Of MQM Votes, Bilawal Bhutto
Federal Government Formed Because Of MQM Votes, Bilawal Bhutto
Criticizing the MQM, the PPP chairman said, “It is beyond my comprehension why it stands with the federation.” The MQM should think of the compulsions of the people instead of its own compulsions. Addressing a function in Karachi, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that PPP had objected to the census from day one. If the representation of the people in the census is not correct, there will be less share.
Bilawal Bhutto while addressing the inauguration ceremony of Ibrahim Haideri Road from Fishermen Chowrangi said that the PTI government was formed due to the votes of MQM. Muttahida itself was not elected from Karachi but remained “selected”. Tell us critics what they did for the city leader?
Chairman PPP said that MQM members were not elected from here before I was born. Ask the MQM, it is also part of the federation, what did it do for District Korangi? Did MQM lay a brick in District Korangi? Clean water, infrastructure promised?
He said that the World Bank had estimated 10 10 billion for the needs of Karachi. When we tell the federation about the position of the World Bank, we are told that we do not have money. Unfortunately, the people elected from Karachi have always been part of the government, but they have not been able to get Karachi to participate. He said that we are demanding our right not more than our share, if we get full share then we will change the fate of Karachi. Bilawal Bhutto once again called the government a “puppet” and said that these people are leaving, their government is about to end.
Updated: January 6, 2021 — 7:00 am
Naeem on Graduate Assessment Test NTS GAT General 1 Result 2021
Arooj khalid on Graduate Assessment Test NTS GAT General 1 Result 2021
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1119
|
__label__cc
| 0.654122
| 0.345878
|
> Home > Huntington Library > Prints and Ephemera Collections
∞ https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8p270hs/
Jay T. Last Collection of Transportation: N.N. Hill Brass Company Business Correspondence: Finding Aid
priJLC_TRAN_Hill
Contact Huntington Library::Prints and Ephemera Collections
The N. N. Hill Brass Company business correspondence, a subset within the Jay T. Last Collection of Transportation, contains records of the N.N. Hill Brass Company, a bell manufacturing company in East Hampton, Connecticut, that date from the early 1890s through the 1910s. The approximately 770 pieces of incoming correspondence and related documents focus on the company's manufacture, advertisement, and sale of bicycle bells, and their involvement with the bicycle industry and related trade associations and bicycle clubs.
The N. N. Hill Brass Company of East Hampton, Connecticut, manufactured bells, and later toys. Norman Newton Hill (1863-1950) founded the company in January 1889, and it operated until the early 1960s.
approximately 770 items in 9 binders
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.
Open to qualified researchers by prior application through the Reader Services Department. For more information, contact Reader Services.
Background of the N. N. Hill Brass Company
Related materials in the Huntington Library
Related materials in other repositories
Indexing Terms
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1122
|
__label__cc
| 0.572275
| 0.427725
|
We’re leading the world in offshore wind right here in the UK Who we are
About Ørsted Our name change Vision and Values Our green transformation In the UK Taking action
Education Environment Grants and sponsorship
Sustainability, Annual, and Tax Reports Gender pay gap Modern Slavery Act Statements
Green energy solutions
From wind farms to energy storage and bioenergy, we’re taking real action to create a world that runs entirely on green energy Go to section
Our wind farms How we work onshore Transforming communities Supply chain
Renewable hydrogen
Renescience
Do better business. Go green. Go to section
Corporate PPA Electricity and Gas Flexibility Solutions Energy Consultants Trading Services Utility Connections
Renewable electricity Green gas Our fuel mix
Reports and guides Industry news highlights Contractual documents Getting started What our customers say Your invoice Our service to you
Clean growth
Investing in green technology isn't just good for the environment, it's good for communities and jobs too Learn about clean growth
Celebrating UK leadership on climate action
Clean Growth as a business opportunity
Community benefits of clean growth
Financing the biggest offshore wind farms in the world
Technologies of the future
We hire people who have the talent, drive and innovative mindset it takes to move us closer towards our goal of creating a greener future. Go to section
Fields of work Job agent How we hire
Graduates and Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships Graduate Programme
Life at Ørsted
Our Culture Benefits Armed Forces Covenant Meet our employees
Read our latest news updates and access high resolution images and videos for your story Go to section
UK news and press releases Group press releases Stay informed
Smart moves - changes to the smart meter rollout programme
The latest developments and changes in the programme, including installation plans and how data is handled.
Changes to the rollout
There have been some developments in the smart metering rollout programme:
Deadline to only install SMETS2 meters
BEIS is consulting upon the proposed deadline of 31 March 2019 for the ‘New and Replacement Obligation (NRO).’ The NRO requires that all new meter and replacement meter installations at sites that require a smart meter as part of the rollout programme, must be the latest technical version (SMETS2). This applies to domestic and microbusiness sites that don’t have a Current Transformer or a Large Gas Meter. BEIS believes that activating the NRO will provide a clear signal that the change-over is occurring, though many suppliers are not able to obtain the meters at present.
Two caveats are mentioned by BEIS on the need to install SMETS2 meters in all circumstances:
All reasonable steps’ obligation is mentioned as a possible get-out clause for certain scenarios such as emergency installations.
The ability for a customer to refuse a meter is mentioned as an example of where a supplier can legitimately fail to install.
You can read the consultation here.
Mircobusiness customer data
BEIS is consulting on proposals for microbusiness customers to have free access to consumption data. As it stands, energy suppliers can provide access to consumption data at no additional cost (and so absorb the cost of data provision) or seek to charge separately if the customer desires the additional service. Under their proposals, BEIS would either give free customer access to either all non-domestic customers, those customers with smart meters or just microbusiness customers (to be decided). BEIS is also asking how standardised the data provision should be and whether a specific format should be applied.
Transfer of SMETS1 meters to the DCC
Most smart meters installed are ‘first generation meters’, termed SMETS1 meters. Currently, their communication services are provided by third party communications providers rather than the central smart metering communications monopoly, the Data Communications Company (DCC).
This was to ensure that the smart metering rollout programme was not delayed whilst the DCC was being set up, with the intention that it would provide communications to all smart meters at some point. Now that the DCC is in place, BEIS has decided that the migration of SMETS1 meters to the DCC should start as soon as practical. It is expected that the process for enrolling meters will start in Spring 2019.
You can read the consultation document here.
National Audit Office review
In November 2018, the National Audit Office published its opinion on the Smart Metering Rollout. The report noted that the programme is late, the costs are escalating, and in 2017 the cost of installing smart meters was 50% higher than BEIS assumed. 7.1 million extra SMETS1 meters have been rolled out because BEIS wanted to speed up the programme, but a large proportion of SMETS1 meters currently lose smart functionality after a switch in electricity supplier and there is real doubt about whether SMETS1 will ever provide the same functionality as SMETS2.
The functionality of the system is also dependent on new technology that is not yet developed. The report concluded that while these facts are not fatal to the viability and value for money of the programme, there are serious issues that need to be addressed if the programme is to progress successfully and deliver value for money.
You can read the full report here.
Ofgem reviews Data Access and Privacy Framework
The smart metering Data Access and Privacy Framework determines the levels of access to energy consumption data from smart meters for energy suppliers, network operators and third parties. It also establishes the purposes for which data can be collected and the choices available to consumers. Ofgem recently concluded that the current process is appropriate and there isn’t a clear case for relaxing it. Ofgem believes that low consumer awareness and the difficulties involved in accessing energy consumption data in the microbusiness sector could prevent consumers taking control of their energy use.
You can read the document here.
You can read our latest regulatory report here
5 Howick Place
SW1P 1WG
The Ørsted vision is a world that runs entirely on green energy. Ørsted develops, constructs and operates offshore and onshore wind farms, solar farms, energy storage facilities, and bioenergy plants, and provides energy products to its customers. Globally, Ørsted is the market leader in offshore wind and it is constructing the world’s biggest offshore wind farms off the East Coast of the UK. Its UK offshore wind farms generate enough clean electricity for over three million UK homes. Ørsted ranks #1 in Corporate Knights' 2020 index of the Global 100 most sustainable corporations in the world and is recognised on the CDP Climate Change A List as a global leader on climate action. Headquartered in Denmark, Ørsted employs 6,120 people, including over 1000 in the UK. Ørsted's shares are listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen (Orsted). In 2019, the group's revenue was DKK 67.8 billion (EUR 9.1 billion).
See all Ørsted sites
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1125
|
__label__cc
| 0.678495
| 0.321505
|
Subject : Society of Friends Date range : 1600-1699 Clear All
Keith, George, 1639?-1716. (70)
Whitehead, George, 1636?-1723. (60)
Penn, William, 1644-1718. (56)
Burrough, Edward, 1634-1662. (46)
Smith, William, d. 1673. (38)
Keith, George, 1639?-1716 (19)
Inner Light (15)
Oaths (15)
Dissenters, Religious (13)
Evans-TCP (Phase 1) (48)
Showing 1 to 60 out of 689 results
A Testimony from the people of God called Quakers against many lying and slanderous books and a ballad lately published in envy and malice to render the said people odious, and accusing them of things they are clear of.
"London the 11th of the 2d month, 1670, from the people of God, called Quakers, and is to go abroad in all cities, towns, and countries where those lying pamphlets and ballads have been spread." Reproduction of original ...
A letter to the author of a book, entituled, An answer to W.P.'s key, about the Quakers light within, &c. by Edmund Elys ...
Elys, Edmund, ca. 1634-ca. 1707.
Caption title. Imprint from colophon. Text in double columns. Reproduction of original in the Bodleian Library.
Here is something of concernment in Ireland, to be taken notice off: by all officers and souldiers, & others in authority and all sorts of people whatsoever, a warning and a charge to you is, that you stand clear and acquit yourselves like men (for ever) never to be uphoulders of those priests as you tender the everlasting good of your soules; have no fellowship with them, neither come you near their tents, for the Lord hath a purpose to destroy them, and his controversy is against them, and all that takes their parts
Cooke, Edward, fl. 1658-1670. ; Cooke, Edward, of the Middle Temple, attributed name.
Signed at end: E.C. Author's name from Wing. Sometimes attributed to Edward Cooke of the Middle Temple. Caption title. Imprint from Wing. Identified as Wing C5999A on UMI microfilm "Early English books, 1641-1700". ...
The Quakers cleared from being apostates, ok [sic], The hammerer defeated and proved an impostor being an answer to a scurrilous pamphlet falsly intituled William Penn and the Quakers either apostates or impostors, subscribed Trepidantium Malleus : with a postscript containing some reflections on a pamphlet intituled The spirit of Quakerism and the danger of their divine revelation, laid open / by B.C.
Coole, Benjamin, d. 1717.
Reproduction of the original in the Harvard University Library.
A plain record, or declaration shewing the origin, root and race of persecutors together with the nature, practice and end of that generation ... so their reward will be according to their work / [by] H.F.
H. F. (Henry Fell)
Numerous errors in pagination. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
The schoolmaster disciplin'd, or, A reply to a lying paper, entitull'd, The gadding tribe reproved, put foeth [sic] under the name of George Willington ... also, An answer to a scandalous paper, put forth by William Prynne, entitulled The Quakers unmasked ... : whereunto is added A reply to an additional paper, put forth by William Prynne, in his lying, inlarged edition of his scandalous paper aforementioned ... / by John Audland.
Audland, John, 1630-1664.
Reproduction of original in Huntington Library. "An answer to a scandalous paper", and "A reply to an additional paper" have caption titles.
Reflections upon a pamphlet, entituled, John Elliot's Saving grace in all men proved to be no grace and his increased being in all a great nothing by Edmund Elys ...
Caption title. Place and date of publication suggested by Wing. Reproduction of original in the Bodleian Library.
Reflections upon some passages in a book, entitled reflections upon the conduct of human life. With reference to the study of learning and knowledge. By Edmund Elys.
Caption title. Imprint form Wing. Begins on signature B. A reply to: Norris, John. Reflections upon the conduct of human life, with reference to the study of learning and knowledge. Reproduction of the original in the ...
An epistle to King Charles the II sent from Amsterdam in Holland, the 28 of the 10 month, 1660 wherein is contained certain orders and laws there, concerning the liberty granted to those which cannot take up arms, nor swear, which laws there do yet continue : as also several arguments shewing that the people called Quakers are no popish recusants, who are cast into prison for not swearing : with advice & direction to King Charles, that his tendernesse may appear likewise to tender consciences, who keep to their yea and nay, that if they break their yea and nay, they may be punished as for breaking an oath / William Caton.
Caton, William, 1636-1665.
Reproduction of original in Bodleian Library.
A letter from Edmund Ellis, a minister of the Church of England to John Norris, another minister of the same church in vindication of the Quakers from the charge of being Socinians.
Elys, Edmund, ca. 1634-ca. 1707. ; Norris, John, 1657-1711.
Caption title. Dated: August 4, 1693--P. 4. Imprint suggested by Wing. Reproduction of original in the Bodleian Library.
A Testimony against John Pennyman's lyes, slanders, and false accusation of blasphemy &c.
"Given forth the 4th of the 7th moneth, 1671, from use whom the world calls Quakers." Wing gives imprint: London, 1691. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
The character of a Quaker in his true and proper colours, or, The clownish hypocrite anatomized
R. H. ; Austin, Samuel, d. ca. 1665.
Attributed by Joseph Smith to R.H.; cf. Bibliotheca Anti-Quakeriana, 1873, p. 208. Attributed also by BM to R.H. Wing attributes to Samuel Austin; DNB does not mention this work under Austin. Prefatory poem signed: R.H. ...
The Third part of The cry of the innocent for justice briefly relating the proceedings of the Court of Sessions at Old Baley, the 11, 12, and 13 dayes of the sixth moneth towards the people of God called Quakers, and particularly concerning the tryal and sentence of Edward Burroughs with about thrity persons more : also relating the proceedings of the Court ... towards about fifty of the said people ... : with divers other things of concernment about the people aforesaid.
"Published for satisfaction to all." Reproduction of original in the Harvard University Library.
The moderate enquirer resolved in a plain description of several objections which are summed up together and treated upon by way of conference, concerning the contemned [sic] people commonly called Quakers who are the royal seed of God and whose innocency is here cleared in the answers to the many objections that are frequently produced by their opponents : which may be profitable for them to read that have any thing against them, and useful for all such as desire to know the certainty of those things which are most commonly reported of them / written in behalf of the brethren, in vindication of the truth, by VV. C.
Imperfect: pages tightly bound with some loss of print. Reproduction of original in the Sion College Library.
A declaration of a small society of baptized believers, undergoing the name of Free-willers, about the city of London
Adis, Henry.
By Henry Adis, whose name appears in the imprint. Publication date given according to Lady Day dating. Reproduction of the original in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery.
Plain-dealing with a traducing Anabaptist, or, Three letters writ upon occasion of some slanderous reflections given and promoted against William Penn by one John Morse published for common benefit that all impartial people may be better acquainted with the invective spirit of some so called, and their ungodly sly way of defaming such as dissents from them, especially in their restless indeavours against the poor Quakers / by W.P.
Penn, William, 1644-1718. ; Morse, John, 17th cent.
Includes a letter from John Morse to William Penn. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
The bishop busied beside the business, or, That eminent overseer, Dr. John Gauden, Bishop of Exeter, so eminently overseen as to wound his own cause well nigh to death with his own weapon in his late so super-eminently-applauded appearance for the [brace] liberty of tender consciences, legitimacy of solemn swearings, entituled, A discourse concerning publick oaths, and the lawfulness of swearing in judicial proceedings, in order to answer the scruples of the Quakers ... / by Samuel Fisher ...
Fisher, Samuel, 1605-1665.
At head of title: Epischopos aposchopos [Greek transliterated]. Place of publication suggested by Wing. Error in paging: p. 43 of 2nd pt. misnumbered 45. Imperfect: print show-through with considerable loss of print. Errata: ...
A mite of affection, manifested in 31. proposals, offered to all the sober and free-born people within this common-wealth; tending and tendred unto them for a settlement in this the day and hour of the vvorlds distraction and confusion.
Billing, Edward, 1623-1686. ; Burrough, Edward, 1634-1662, attributed name.
Signed at end: E.B., i.e. Edward Billing or Edward Burrough. Annotation on Thomason copy: "October 25". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
The spirit of the Quakers tried, according to that discovery it hath made of it self in their great prophet and patriarch, George Fox, in his book titled, The great mystery of the great whore, &c. in an epistle to the said Quakers, but especially to the honest hearted amongst them ... : also, the judgment and sentence is pronounced by George Fox himself against himself and party in the persons of his adversaries / by a lover of truth and men.
Hedworth, Henry.
A reply to: The great mystery of the great whore unfolded / George Fox. London, 1657. Written by Henry Hedworth. Cf. BM. Errata: p. 45. Reproduction of original in Union Theological Seminary Library, New York.
For the preachers and leaders of the people called Quakers ... the Lord, whose ambassador I am, both sent me hither at this time; and His message to you is this : that your long prayers, as well as your long preachinge, are an abomination unto Him / John Pennyman.
Pennyman, John, 1628-1706.
Place of reprint supplied by Wing. Reproduction of original in the Cambridge University Library.
The general history of the Quakers containing the lives, tenents, sufferings, tryals, speeches and letters of the most eminent Quakers, both men and women : from the first rise of that sect down to this present time / being written originally in Latin by Gerard Croese ; to which is added a letter writ by George Keith ...
Croese, Gerardus, 1642-1710. ; Keith, George, 1639?-1716.
The second book of the history of the Quakers has separate paging. "Our antient testimony renewed ... London, 1695" has special t.p. on p. 31 at end. Imperfect: pages stained. Reproduction of original in the Union Theological ...
This item contains 4 files (14.82 MB).
Truth's vindication, or, A gentle stroke to wipe off the foul aspersions, false accusations, and misrepresentations cast upon the people of God called Quakers, both with respect to their principle and their way of proselyting people over to them also An epistle to such of the Friends of Christ that have lately been convinced of the truth as it is in Jesus.
Bathurst, Elizabeth, d. 1691.
Dedication signed: Elizabeth Bathurst. First edition. Place of publication from Wing. Errata: p. [1] at end. Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
The Quakers unmasked, and clearly detected to be but the spawn of Romish frogs, Jesuites, and Franciscan fryers, sent from Rome to seduce the intoxicated giddy-headed English nation by an information taken upon oath in the city of Bristol, January 22, and some evident demonstrations / by William Prynne ...
Prynne, William, 1600-1669.
Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
Verus Patroclus, or, The weapons of Quakerism, the weakness of Quakerism being a discourse, wherein the choicest arguments for their chief tenets are enervat, and their best defences annihilat : several abominations, not heretofore so directly discovered, unmasked : with a digression explicative of the doctrine anent the necessity of the spirits operation, and an appendix, vindicating, Rom. 9. from the depravations of an Arminian / by William Jamison.
Jameson, William, fl. 1689-1720.
The spirit of Alexander the copper-smith lately revived, now justly rebuk'd, or, An answer to a late pamphlet, intituled, The spirit of the hat, or the government of the Quakers in which the confederacy is broken, and the devil's champions defeated / by a true witness of the one way of God, W.P. ; to which are added the testimonies of those persons whose names are chiefly quoted by the author of that pamphlet.
Penn, William, 1644-1718.
Signed in full by William Penn on p. 16. "The spirit of the hat" was written by William Mucklow. Reproduction of original in Bodleian Library.
A true relation of the unjust proceedings, verdict (so called) & sentence of the Court of Sessions ... against divers of the Lord's people called Quakers, on the 30th day of the 8th month, 1662 / published for the honour of God, the vindication of the innocent, and the information of people, by John Chandler.
Chandler, John, 17th cent.
Reproduction of original in the Huntington Library.
The people called Quakers having printed and published a paper against me or rather against the Lord, whose servant I am ... with a few words added at the lower end, which the Lord required mee to send to several of the said people / J.P.
Attributed to Pennyman by Wing and NUC pre-1956 imprints. Imprint suggested by Wing. Imperfect: faded with loss of print. Reproduction of original in the Cambridge University Library.
Deceivers made manifest There hath been a controversie in this nation of England, and dominion of Wales, and in many other nations, both far and near, between the people (by scorners) called Quakers, and the bishops, priests and clergy, and with others that went before them, concerning the right way and worship of the Lord.
Jones, E. (Evan)
Signed at end: Evan Jones. Imprint from Wing. Reproduction of the original in the Friends House Library, London.
Concerning ministers made by the will of man [by] M.F.
Fox, Margaret Askew Fell, 1614-1702.
First line of text: "A paper concerning such as are made ministers by the will of man ..." Reproduction of the original in the Huntington Library.
Baby-baptism meer babism, or, An answer to nobody in five words to every-body who finds himself concern'd in't by Samuel Fisher.
At head of title: Paidobaptezontes paidizontes. Imperfect : p. 257-260 omitted in numbering. Reproduction of original in the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign Campus). Library. (from t.p.) Anti-diabolism, or, The ...
A word of reproof to the teachers of the world vvhich may be of use for the tryal of t[h]eir wayes ... : with an invitation and warning to them and all people to turn from iniquity ... / written by Stephen Crisp.
Crisp, Stephen, 1628-1692.
Reproduction of original in the Harvard University Library.
Christian liberty as it was soberly desired in a letter to certain forreign states upon occasion of their late severity to several of their inhabitants, meerly for their different perswasion and practice in point of faith and worship towards God / made publick on the behalf of the present suffering dissenters within this kingdom.
Attributed to Penn by Wing. Dated at end: London, the 14th December, 1674. Reproduction of original in the Union Theological Seminary Library.
Reasons why those of the people called Quakers, challenged by George Keith, to meet him at Turner's Hall the eleventh of this month called June, 1696. refuse their appearance at his peremptory summons.
Story, Thomas, 1662-1742. ; Keith, George, 1639?-1716. ; Bealing, Benjamin, d. 1739.
Signed: Tho. Story. Ben. Bealing. Reproduction of original in the Friends' Library (London, England).
Wisdom justified of her children from the ignorance and calumny of H. Hallywell in his book called, An account of familism as it is revived and propagated by the Quakers / by William Penn.
A backslider reproved and his folly made manifest and his confusions and contradictions discovered in a short reply to a book lately published by Robert Cobbet called A word to the upright, who being turned from the light now makes it his work to war against it and them that walk in it; but his weapons are broken and in his own snare is he taken / written for the Truths sake by a servant thereof known by the name Stephen Crisp ; unto which is added a brief answer to a pamphelet [sic] stiled A brief discovery of the labourers in mystery Babylon.
Crisp, Stephen, 1628-1692. ; Atkinson, Elizabeth. Breif and plain discovery of the labourers in mistery, Babilon, generally called by the name of Quakers. ; Travers, Anne. Harlots vail rent and her impudency rebuked. ; Coleman, Elisabeth. Harlots vail rent and her impudency rebuked.
The harlots vail rent and her impudency rebuked : in a short answer to one Elizabeth Atkinson her Babylons brat against the people called Quakers (pp. 17-24) signed: Anne Travers, Eliz. Coleman. Reproduction of original ...
A Babylonish opposer of truth by the truth reproved and his enmity, falshood, and confusion manifested in answer to an impertinent paper sent abroad by Thomas Crisp, in which his false foundation is discovered, and his building brought upon his own head / written by Stephen Crisp ; with a postscript by J. Penington and R. Richardson.
Crisp, Stephen, 1628-1692. ; Penington, John, 1655-1710. ; Richardson, Richard, 1623?-1689.
The counterfeit Christian detected; and the real Quaker justified Of God and Scripture, reason & antiquity. against the vile forgeries, gross perversions, black slanders, plain contradictions & scurrilous language of T. Hicks an Anabaptist preacher, in his third dialogue between a Christian and a Quaker, call'd, The Quaker condemned, &c. By way of an appeal to all sober people, especially those called Anabaptists in and about the City of London. By a lover of truth and peace W. P.
W.P. = William Penn. Place of publication from Wing. The words "God .. Antiquity." are bracketed together on title page. Final leaf contains "A postscript by anothe rhand". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
Some popish errors, unadvisedly embraced and pursued by our anticommunion ministers wherein is discovered the dangerous effects of their discontinuing the frequent publick administration of the Lords Supper ... : with a new discovery of some Romish emmissaries, Quakers / by William Prynne of Swainswicke, Esquire ...
Errata: p. [1] at end. Reproduction of original in British Library. Marginal notes.
A touch-stone, or, A perfect tryal by the Scriptures, of all the priests, bishops, and ministers, who have called themselves, the ministers of the Gospel whose time and day hath been in the last ages past, or rather in the night of apostacy : they are tried and weighed by the Scriptures of truth, and are found out of the life and power of the scriptures, and out of the spirit and doctrine of them that gave them forth, and quite contrary to their principle and practice, both Papists and Protestants : unto which is annexed, Womens speaking justified, &c.
Signed: M.F. [i.e. Margaret Fell]. Imperfect: "Womens speaking justified" with special t.p., and separate paging is lacking in filmed copy. Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
Right trusty and welbeloved, and trusty and welbeloved, we greet you well
England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II) ; Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685.
Title from first 2 lines of text. At head of title: Charles R. Sent by Charles II to the lord mayor of London, and to the commissioners and justices for the gaol-delivery of Oyer and Terminer of the city of London and ...
Just measures in an epistle of peace & love to such professors of truth as are under any dissatisfaction about the present order practis'd in the church of Christ / by a lover of the truth and them, G.P.
Attributed to Penn by Wing and NUC pre-1956 imprints. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University Library.
Rusticus ad academicos in exercitationibus expostulatoriis, apologeticis quatuor The rustick's alarm to the rabbies, or, The country correcting the university and clergy, and ... contesting for the truth ... : in four apologeticall and expostulatory exercitations : wherein is contained, as well a general account to all enquirers, as a general answer to all opposers of the most truly catholike and most truly Christ-like Chistians [sic] called Quakers, and of the true divinity of their doctrine : by way of entire entercourse held in special with four of the clergies chieftanes, viz, John Owen ... Tho. Danson ... John Tombes ... Rich. Baxter ... by Samuel Fisher ...
Fisher, Samuel, 1605-1665. ; Owen, John, 1616-1683. ; Danson, Thomas, d. 1694. ; Tombes, John, 1603?-1676. ; Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691.
"An additional appendix to the book entituled Rusticus ad academicos ..." (48 p., 5th count) has special t.p. and was also issued separately; "Christ's light springing" (16 p. at end) has English and Latin in columns, and ...
Urim and thummim, or, The apostolical doctrines of light and perfection maintained against the opposite plea of Samuel Grevill (a pretended minister of the Gospel) in his ungospel-like discourse against a book entituled A testimony of the light within, anciently writ by Alexander Parker / by W.P.
Reproduction of original in the Union Theological Seminary Library, New York.
A salutation from the breathings of the life to the faithful in the kingdome and patience of Jesus Christ through Joseph Helling.
Helling, Joseph.
Dated: "From the common gaole in Northampton, the 10 day of the 2 month, 1661." Reproduction of original in the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign Campus). Library.
A testimony and warning given forth in the love of truth and is for the governour, magistrates & people inhabiting on the island of Barbadoes, which is a call to turn to the Lord.
Fell, Lydia.
Caption title. Signed at end: Lydia Fell. Place and date of publication from Wing. Reproduction of original in British Library.
A visitation of love to the tender plants of Gods vineyard given forth by Henry Jackson ; also two generall epistles, given forth by William Caton.
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1662-1700. ; Caton, William, 1636-1665. ; Scostrop, Richard.
Date of publication from Wing. William Caton's second letter (p. 14) dated: Yarmouth, the 14. of the 11. moneth, 1663. "Another epistle to Friends" (p. 17-18) signed: Richard Scochthrap. Reproduction of original in Union ...
Reason against railing, and truth against fiction being an answer to those two late pamphlets intituled A dialogue between a Christian and a Quaker, and the Continuation of the dialogue &c. by one Thomas Hicks, an Anabaptist teacher : by W. Penn.
Includes: "An appendix, being some sober and short animadversions upon certain passages in Tho. Hick's Dialogue and Continuation of the dialogue" by George Whitehead, with special t.p. and separate pagination. Reproduction ...
A visitation of love unto all people
Cotton, Priscilla.
Caption title. Signed at end: P.C. The 19th of the 3 month, 1661. Attributed to Cotton by NUC pre-1956 imprints. Imprint from colophon. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University Library.
A testimonie of the touch-stone, for all professions, and all forms, and gathered churches (as they call them), of what sort soever to try their ground and foundation by and a tryal by the Scriptures, who the false prophets are, which are in the world, which John said should be in the last times / by Margret Fell ; also, some of the ranters principles answered.
Errata: p. 36. Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
England's present interest discover'd with honour to the prince and safety to the people in answer to this one question, What is most fit ... at this juncture of affairs to be done for composing ... the heat of contrary interests & making them subservient to the interest of the government, and consistent with the prosperity of the kingdom? : presented and submitted to the consideration of superiours.
Written by William Penn. Cf. DNB. Place of publication from Wing. Errata on p. 30. Marginal notes.
The speech of William Penn to His Majesty upon his delivering the Quakers address.
Caption title. Reproduction of original in the Huntington Library.
An antidote against that poysonous and fundamental error of the Quakers denying the same numerical true and real manhood of Jesus Christ in heaven, a place remote from the earth : in two sermons preached at Hartford / by W.H. Christophilus.
Haworth, William.
Epistle dedicatory signed: William Haworth. Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
To the churches of Jesus throughout the world gathered and setled in His eternal light, power, and spirit, to be one holy flock, family, and houshold to the Lord : who hath redeemed them from among all the kindreds of the earth : Godly zeal, wisdom, power, perseverance, and victory, with all heavenly blessings, be multiplied among you in the name of the Lord / William Penn.
Smith, J. Friends' books, v. 2, p. 295. Reproduction of original in Bodleian Library.
The third part of Babel's-builders unmask't in a reply to a piece of hypocrisy &c. published in the name of T. Laurence whose great age may somewhat mittigate his crime, and therefore this is chiefly intended for the approvers thereof.
Crisp, Thomas, 17th cent. ; Lawrence, Thomas, 1645?-1714. William Rogers's Christian Quaker.
Signed: Thomas Crisp. Imprint suggested by Wing. Reproduction of the original in the Harvard University Library.
A just and lawful tryal of the Foxonian chief priests a perfect proceeding against them and they condemn'd out of their own ancient testimonies ...
Crisp, Thomas, 17th cent.
Signed: Thomas Crispe. Reproduction of original in the Union Theological Seminary Library, New York.
The discovery of the accursed thing in the Foxonian Quakers camp, englarged [sic]
Caption title. Signed: Thomas Crispe. Reproduction of original in the Huntington Library.
An essay towards the allaying of George Fox his spirit
Attributed to T. Crisp. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
Reasons why the oaths should not be made a part of the test to Protestant dissenters
Caption title. Attributed to Penn by Wing. Imprint suggested by Wing. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University Library.
The oppressed prisoners complaint of their great oppression: with a loud call to Englands magistrates for the exercise of impartial justice, before the wrath of the lamb break forth. With a brief relation of the unparallel'd proceedings of the court, at the Old Baily, the fifth day of the fifth month, 1662.
Blackborow, Sarah.
Signed at end: Written by S.B. a prisoner, i.e. Sarah Blackborow--Wing. Imprint from Wing. Verse - "Repent, O England, for what thou hast done". Printed in two colomns. Reproduction of original in the Folger Shakespeare ...
A shield of the truth, or, The truth of God cleared from scandals and reproaches cast upon it by scandalous and reproachfull tongues which the devil in all ages did make use of, whereby he blasphemed the truth of God, striving to present it odious in the eyes and ears of all people, that so he might uphold his own kingdom, but the day hath made him manifest, & the Lord is come, & is coming to make war with him, and bind him, and cast him into the bottomless pit and all who bears his image, and under his dominion is written by ... Iames Parnel.
Parnell, James, 1637?-1656.
Reproduction of original in Cambridge University Library.
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1126
|
__label__wiki
| 0.60769
| 0.60769
|
Application Process for Canadian Ownership Determinations for Air Transportation
(pdf / 391 KB)
Anyone wishing to obtain or maintain an air service licence must meet legal requirements related to Canadian ownership. These requirements are set out in the Canada Transportation Act (Act) and the Canadian Transportation Agency (Agency) is responsible for determining whether a licence applicant or licence-holder meets the requirements.
This document explains the process for applying to the Agency for a Canadian ownership determination. It sets out:
The different air services that have Canadian ownership requirements;
Who should apply for a Canadian ownership determination; and
The steps in the application process.
Detailed information on the Canadian ownership requirement is provided in the Guide to Canadian Ownership and Control in Fact.
This document is intended to support the Act, which is the definitive source for licence applicants and licence holders regarding the Canadian ownership requirement. Using this document and the examples it provides is not mandatory and nothing in this document supersedes the Act.
Applicability of the Canadian requirement
Domestic Air Service
The Act requires that air carriers operating or proposing to operate a domestic air service be Canadian unless they obtain an exemption from the Minister of Transport under section 62 of the Act (see note on Ministerial exemption from Canadian requirement below).
Scheduled International Air Service
All air carriers operating or proposing to operate a scheduled international air service must be Canadian. However, a non-Canadian is eligible to hold a licence for a scheduled international air service if, among other items, the non-Canadian has been designated by a foreign government or its agent to operate under the terms agreed to by that government and the Government of Canada.
Non-Scheduled International Air Service
All air carriers operating or proposing to operate a non-scheduled international air service must be Canadian. However, a non-Canadian is eligible to hold a licence for a non-scheduled international air service when the non-Canadian holds a document issued by the government of the non-Canadian's state or an agent of that government that provides for services that are equivalent to the non-scheduled international licence for which the non-Canadian is applying.
Note: Ministerial Exemption from Canadian Requirement
A non-Canadian may seek an exemption from the requirement to be Canadian from the Minister of Transport. This avenue is only for a domestic licence and is subject to the provisions of section 62 of the Act. Such applicants should contact Transport Canada for more information, as the Agency has no involvement in this process.
Statutory Requirement to Maintain Canadian Status
Canadian ownership is a market entry requirement and an ongoing requirement for holding an air service licence. It must be complied with at all times for as long as the air carrier holds the licence (see subparagraph 61(a)(i) of the Act for domestic air service carriers, and subparagraph 73(1(a)(i) for international air service carriers).
Licensees are required to notify the Agency in writing without delay if any change occurs that affects, or is likely to affect, their status as a Canadian (see paragraph 82(c) of the Act). Such changes include:
listing of shares or financial instruments on Canadian or foreign stock exchanges;
issuing or transferring shares or units to non-Canadians;
amending shareholder agreements to grant foreign shareholders additional rights; and
entering into financing or aircraft acquisition agreements with minority foreign shareholders.
The Agency conducts ongoing monitoring and compliance activities that can result in a review of a licensee's Canadian ownership status. If the Agency determines that a licensee no longer meets the Canadian ownership requirement, it must suspend or cancel the licence.
When is a CTA Canadian Ownership Determination Required?
Canadian ownership determinations are made when:
an application for a licence is filed; or
an existing licensee requests a determination as to whether they will remain Canadian before entering into a business transaction with a non-Canadian (see section on Transactions that may affect Canadian status).
New Air Service Licence Applicants
If you are a new applicant, you will be prompted to respond to a number of questions within the licence application form to demonstrate that you meet the Canadian ownership requirements. The Agency will use this information to determine whether you meet the requirements, and may request further information from you, if necessary. Before completing the licence application, consult the Licence and Charter Permits guidance materials.
Existing Licensees
If you are an existing licence holder, you may have to obtain a Canadian ownership determination if you are engaged in any of the activities listed below.
Requesting Additional Licences
a non-scheduled international licence;
scheduled international licences to additional countries; or
licences for other aircraft sizes.
You will be asked to attest that you continue to meet the Canadian ownership requirements when applying for an additional licence. You will not generally be asked to submit additional supporting information to demonstrate Canadian ownership unless there has been a change that could impact your Canadian status.
Transactions that May Affect Canadian Status
If you are an existing licensee contemplating a transaction that could potentially alter your Canadian status, you must request an advance Canadian status determination. Transactions that might alter your Canadian status could include:
investment by a non-Canadian;
an arrangement or joint venture with a foreign carrier (see note, below); or
any other business proposal involving the active participation of a non-Canadian
You should apply for a Canadian status determination from the Agency before completing the relevant transaction. This is called an "advance Canadian status determination." It enables the Agency to assess the likely effect of the proposed transaction on your Canadian status, which will allow you to make changes to the transaction, if necessary, to ensure your continued compliance with the ownership requirements. If you proceed with your transaction without obtaining an advance Canadian status determination, you run the risk of failing to meet the Canadian ownership requirements, which can result in licence suspension and/or cancellation.
The Agency will only review a proposed transaction when preparations for that transaction have advanced to the final stages and draft agreements are in place and awaiting execution. All relevant facts and documents must be disclosed to the Agency.
A step-by-step outline of the determination process is provided in this guide.
Determinations are rendered as quickly as possible. The turnaround time for the Agency to review a transaction and make a determination will vary based on the complexity of the transaction and the completeness of the information provided.
When you make a request for an advance determination, it is important that you file all key documentation with the Agency. The Canadian Ownership Determination Application Form to be requested by email lists the documentation that must be provided. Your completed Canadian Ownership Determination Application form, together with the required documentation, should be submitted electronically by e-mail (preferred) or fax as outlined in the application form.
Note: Arrangements (Joint Ventures) with Foreign Air Carriers
Licenced Canadian air carriers may enter into arrangements or joint ventures with foreign air carriers, as authorized by the Minister of Transport in consultation with the Commissioner of Competition.
When a Canadian licensee enters into an arrangement with one or more foreign air carriers, it is the Canadian licensee's responsibility to ensure that such an arrangement does not result in the foreign air carrier "controlling in fact" the Canadian licensee. Authorization from the Minister of Transport for an arrangement does not change the Canadian ownership requirements for air service licences, as defined in subsection 55(1).
For additional information regarding joint ventures, please contact:
National Air Services Policy Directorate
Air Policy Group
Place de Ville, Tower C
Website: www.tc.gc.ca
Email: TC.natair-aernat.TC@tc.gc.ca
When seeking a Canadian ownership determination, new air service licence applicants and existing licence-holders should do the following:
Ensure they have read the Guide to Canadian Ownership and Control in Fact
Complete the application form and send it to the Agency.
Include all listed information required to demonstrate fulfillment of the Canadian status requirement.
(Optional but encouraged) File any additional information and documentation in support of their Canadian status in order to reduce the application processing time.
Nature of the Determination Process
The applicant must satisfy the Agency that it meets the Canadian ownership requirements.
In most cases, the determination process is an uncontested process, which means there is no opportunity given to third parties to challenge the application.
Canadian Ownership Determination Application Form
Oral Hearings
Applicants for a Canadian ownership determination may request an oral hearing. Oral hearings can provide the applicant with an opportunity to provide information to address any questions or concerns the Agency may have. They also provide the applicant with the opportunity to provide additional information and seek immediate feedback from the Agency.
The Agency will consider the applicant's request for an oral hearing and advise the applicant in writing of its decision. If the request is granted, information will be provided about the oral hearing process and next steps.
The Agency may also direct an applicant to attend an oral hearing about their application.
All oral hearings will be held at a date and location determined by the Agency. These may also be held by way of video conference. Applicants are solely responsible for their own travel and transportation expenses.
All submissions made, whether by way of an oral hearing or in writing, will form part of the Agency's record.
Step by Step Outline of the Determination Process
Determinations are made by a panel of Members who are assigned by the Agency's Chair.
The applicant is either an existing air service licensee or a person who wishes to obtain a licence. Applicants may be represented by legal counsel if they wish, but only the applicant can make the request for a Canadian status determination. Third parties cannot apply on their behalf.
Agency Staff
Applicants will work with Agency staff, who are responsible for reviewing applications involving Canadian ownership and control in fact, and who will be the applicant's primary point of contact. Agency staff support the Members by providing them with an analysis of applications. Information provided by Agency staff to applicants in the course of their review of the Canadian status of an applicant is not binding upon the Agency.
While third parties may provide information they may have in relation to any application brought before the Agency, the Agency has the sole discretion to determine the extent of their participation in the determination process.
Steps in the Process
Step One – Filing of the Application Form
Existing licence holders applying for an advance Canadian status determination must complete the Canadian Ownership Determination Application Form and follow the filing instructions set out in that form.
New air service licence applicants must complete and submit the air service licence application form, which includes questions about Canadian status, and submit the form along with all documentation listed in it. For more information, see the Canadian Air Carrier Licence Application Guide.
Step Two – Agency Staff Review of Application
Agency staff will acknowledge receipt of the application and work with the applicant until the determination is made. Usually within the first week, staff will look over the application, and if any required information or documentation is missing, will advise the applicant. Once all necessary information has been received from the applicant, staff will provide their advice about the application to the Members.
Step Three – Agency Response to Application
If the Members find that more information is needed, a letter will be sent to the applicant. The Agency staff review process will restart once the applicant provides the information requested.
If the Members' preliminary conclusion is that the applicant would not be Canadian, the applicant will be notified by way of a letter with reasons. The letter will give the applicant an opportunity to respond by providing new information that:
supports the applicant's claim that they are Canadian, or
shows the applicant is making changes to its business proposal in order to address the Agency's concerns.
Once the applicant provides the new information, the Agency staff's review process will resume.
When the Members arrive at a final conclusion, the applicant will receive a written determination. The determination will be either positive (the applicant meets the Canadian ownership requirement) or negative (the applicant does not meet the requirement). The application process then concludes.
Applicants who receive a negative determination can file a new application if they have new information and/or a revised proposal that they wish to present for consideration.
Review and appeal
The Agency may review, rescind or vary any of its decisions or determinations if there has been a change in the relevant facts or circumstances subsequent to its issuance. Such changes can be brought to the attention of the Agency by any party.
In addition, a party to a decision or determination made by the Agency may appeal the determination to the Federal Court of Appeal, with leave from the court, on a question of law or jurisdiction.
Finally, the Governor in Council may, at any time, vary or rescind any Agency decision or determination, either on petition of a party or an interested person, or on its own motion.
All questions should be directed to the Agency c/o the Financial Evaluation Division Financial-Evaluation@otc-cta.gc.ca
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1127
|
__label__wiki
| 0.98598
| 0.98598
|
PA TV Ramadan program that criticizes PA officials forcibly taken off the air
Ma'an, independent Palestinian news agency | Aug 17, 2011
Headline: "PA takes satirical TV series off air"
"A Ramadan TV series that became notorious for its criticism of Palestinian Authority officials has been discontinued on the PA-run Palestine TV, Attorney General Ahmad Al-Mughni said Tuesday evening. Al-Mughni told Ma'an that the decision had been made to stop broadcasts of Watan Ala Watar [Homeland on a Thread] after Tuesday's episode because 'it is full of mistakes, is meaningless and is a waste of time for people to watch.' The serial, aired during the holy month of Ramadan when broadcasters compete for captive audiences with soap operas and special series, had been praised the year earlier as an emblem of PA's ability to tolerate self-criticism.
Al-Mughni said Tuesday that the series is 'harmful to Palestinian society.' 'It mocks leaders terribly, and has a poor scenario,' he said, adding that episodes had crossed 'red lines.' 'There are people and personalities that can't be imitated in any way,' the Attorney General said.
The series had targeted the beleaguered Palestinian Authority health ministry, public sector workers union head Bassam Zakarneh and teachers union in recent weeks, and officials are reported to have complained to the Attorney General about the send-up.
Palestine TV is operated by the Palestinian Broadcasting Corporation, and supervised by the Ramallah-based Ministry of Information.
Watan Ala Watar gained a huge following for its uncompromising look at themes of politics, corruption, nepotism, religion and morality."
Palestinian Society»PA Control of Media
Media / Schoolbooks»Agency / Website|Ma'an, independent Palestinian news agency
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1133
|
__label__wiki
| 0.625117
| 0.625117
|
Ep 250- Pandemic: A Red Contagion (w/ Maria Luisa Rossi-Hawkins and Joel Etienne)
June 25, 2020 June 25, 2020 by Staff Writer
Raheem Kassam, Jack Maxey, and Greg Manz discuss the latest on the coronavirus pandemic as the Chinese Communist Party looks to Italy and Canada to expand their influence into the West. Calling in is Maria Luisa Rossi-Hawkins to discuss the situation in Italy. Also calling is Joel Etienne to give an update about the CCP’s latest dust up in Canada.
or watch here…
1. Raheem Kassam says the Democratic Party has declared war on America and its institutions: https://news.yahoo.com/raheem-kassam-says-democratic-party-022911031.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAE5n_kB-Xpw2_x8lo4HVv2Rz9bNJuaVUucJqu1r47YQgZTemECWOCq3DdD2DmV_k_NWz2rNfsnRQAl-j6VhiW0lC5gyNv8g2ogVVIC8sJzuHZ5E3gCQtsNjfYl2cH_XedPJvokqDe20kK3V2gr6uG85_8VaMj940zuTSw45Ay-HW
2. Black Lives Matter leader states if US ‘doesn’t give us what we want, then we will burn down this system’: https://www.foxnews.com/media/black-lives-matter-leader-burn-down-system
3. French Revolution: https://www.history.com/topics/france/french-revolution
4. Police Block Protesters’ Attempt to Tear Down Andrew Jackson Statue in Lafayette Square: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/4-officers-injured-while-trying-to-clear-protesters-tents-near-lafayette-square-andrew-jackson-statue/2340823/
5. Seattle Mayor Durkan: CHAZ Has A “Block Party Atmosphere,” Could Turn Into “Summer Of Love: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2020/06/12/seattle_mayor_durkan_chaz_has_a_block_party_atmosphere_could_turn_into_summer_of_love.html
6. Protesters vow to tear down Emancipation Statue in Lincoln Park: https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/dc/emancipation-statue-removal-called-for-in-lincoln-park-protest/65-33bb9f8a-ee02-4b0e-a244-f45fe8aab2bb
7. Enoch Powell’s ‘Rivers of Blood’ speech: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/0/enoch-powells-rivers-blood-speech/
8. Enoch Was Right: ‘Rivers of Blood’ 50 Years On: https://www.amazon.com/Enoch-Was-Right-Rivers-Blood/dp/1980818827
9. An 1876 speech given by Frederick Douglass at the unveiling of the Freedmen’s Monument in Lincoln Park, Washington, DC.: https://dp.la/primary-source-sets/frederick-douglass-and-abraham-lincoln/sources/104
10. FOX News Reports: Pelosi’s Father Dedicated Statue Of Robert E. Lee: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2020/06/13/fox_news_reports_pelosis_father_dedicated_statue_of_robert_e_lee.html
11. Trump trails Biden in Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Florida, North Carolina and Arizona, poll finds: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/06/25/new-york-times-battleground-states-trump-biden-race/3256189001/
12. Amid coronavirus surge, officials warn Austin hospitals could reach capacity in weeks: https://www.statesman.com/news/20200624/amid-coronavirus-surge-officials-warn-austin-hospitals-could-reach-capacity-in-weeks
13. Navy won’t reinstate captain fired for raising coronavirus concerns: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/navy-won-t-reinstate-captain-fired-raising-coronavirus-concerns-n1231582
14. ‘Herd immunity music festival’ to take place in July, against the advice of medical experts: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/herd-immunity-festival-music-coronavirus-wisconsin-a9583016.html
15. ‘Uncle Tom,’ the Movie: https://townhall.com/columnists/larryelder/2020/06/25/uncle-tom-the-movie-n2571281
16. Italy reports 30 new deaths from coronavirus: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/latest-on-coronavirus-outbreak/italy-reports-30-new-deaths-from-coronavirus/1888912
17. Christopher Columbus Statues Beheaded, Pulled Down Across America: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/christopher-columbus-statues-beheaded-torn-down-180975079/
18. Supreme Court delivers win for Trump in case over speedy deportation: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/25/supreme-court-delivers-win-for-trump-in-case-over-speedy-deportation.html
19. WATCH LIVE: Trump participates in wreath ceremony on 70th anniversary of Korean War’s start: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/watch-live-trump-participates-in-wreath-ceremony-on-70th-anniversary-of-korean-wars-start
20. Today’s court decision on Meng Wanzhou’s extradition could rattle the Canada-China relationship: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/meng-wanzhou-china-canada-kovrig-spavor-pandemic-1.5585878
21. Steve Bannon’s New Movie: ‘Claws Of The Red Dragon’ – Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD-exPrghxQ
22. 14 people including 5 children killed, more than 100 shot in Chicago over Father’s Day weekend: https://abc7.com/chicago-shooting-this-weekend-news-in-60-shot/6259880/
23. Freedom Caucus News Conference: https://www.c-span.org/video/?473415-1/freedom-caucus-news-conference
24. EXC: NYT Journalism Prof Lauds ‘Collaborators’ On Chinese Communist Party TV, Accepts ‘There’s Going To Be Censorship’: https://thenationalpulse.com/news/nyt-journalism-imani-cheers-censorship/
1 Raheem Kassam, Jack Maxey, and Greg Manz discuss the latest on the coronavirus pandemic as the Chinese Communist Party looks to Italy and Canada to expand their influence into the West. Calling in is Maria Luisa Rossi-Hawkins to discuss the situation in Italy. Also calling is Joel Etienne to give an update about the CCP’s latest dust up in Canada.
2.1 Show Notes
Ep 251- Pandemic: Hands Up Don’t Shoot (w/ Ryan Girdusky, Curtis Ellis, and Andrew Surabian)
Ep 249- Pandemic: Burn it Down
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1134
|
__label__cc
| 0.742323
| 0.257677
|
8 Ways Our Pets Keep Us Healthy
August 4, 2014 – 12:00 PM – 1 Comment
By Michele C. Hollow Parade @MicheleCHollow
More by Michele C.
Finding Nature in Las Vegas
Exploring Southern Utah
Katherine Heigl on Animals, Remember Me Thursday, and Her New TV Series State of Affairs
Owning a pet is beneficial to your health, according to a study, conducted by Sandra Barker, PhD, professor of psychiatry, and director of the Center for Human-Animal Interaction at Virginia Commonwealth University, and her husband, Dr. Randolph Barker, showing that pets are beneficial to our health. That’s great news for those of us who own pets.
Here in the U.S, more than 57 percent of households live with one or more companion animals. We dote on our pets, and in return they provide companionship and unconditional love. Click the gallery for 7 ways pets keep us healthy.
Michele C. Hollow writes about pets and wildlife for Parade and other publications. She writes the animal advocacy blog, Pet News and Views and is the author of The Everything Guide to Working with Animals. Connect with her on Twitter.
A member has started a discussion.
Click "Read Comment" to view.
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1136
|
__label__cc
| 0.635467
| 0.364533
|
Marian University ABSN Marian University ABSN BlogAccelerated BSNHospital Clinical RotationsHow Our Clinical Partnership with Saint Thomas Helps You Succeed
Accelerated BSNClinical PartnershipsHospital Clinical RotationsSaint Thomas
How Our Clinical Partnership with Saint Thomas Helps You Succeed
No doubt, clinical rotations are an important aspect of your nursing education. They’re where you put into practice what you’re learning online in your didactic courses and in your simulation and skills labs. As such, we strive to maximize our students’ experiential learning opportunities in an actual clinical setting.
That’s why we have a clinical partnership with Saint Thomas in Nashville. Nurses affiliated with the hospital system remain not only committed to giving our students the best possible patient care experiences but to offering a unique perspective on the profession that goes beyond the bedside.
Additionally, as we continue to strive to offer our students unparalleled opportunities in their nursing education, we’ve also recently completed renovations to our Nashville site, conveniently located on the fifth floor of Saint Thomas West. That means you can expect not only a first-rate clinical partnership, but also state-of-the-art facilities to complete the other parts of your education.
Read more about our clinical partnership with Saint Thomas and the ways it adds value to your accelerated nursing school education below.
Saint Thomas: Our Partner in Nashville
As an accelerated bachelor of science in nursing (ABSN) student enrolled in our satellite program in Nashville, you will complete your skills labs and simulation labs in our facility at Saint Thomas West, then complete hours of clinical practice within the Saint Thomas healthcare network.
While you will still have the opportunity to complete your didactic courses through our e-learning platform anywhere, anytime, students say they find the hours they log on-site at Saint Thomas facilities to be invaluable to their nursing education. In fact, for many, Marian University’s ABSN program and Saint Thomas are one in the same:
“I think of Marian University as Saint Thomas’s nursing school, because we are the Marian students, we’re in this hospital 24/7. Our office is inside the hospital, and we do our clinicals with different sites within Saint Thomas Health,” says Laura Williamson, ABSN Class of 2015. “We are welcomed here. You can’t go anywhere in this hospital without seeing a Marian student in the cafeteria. … Saint Thomas is a home base for Marian University students.”
Our Home Base in Nashville: Saint Thomas West
Part of Saint Thomas Health, a leading not-for-profit hospital system in Tennessee, Saint Thomas West Hospital provides adult specialty healthcare to the more than two million residents of Middle Tennessee, Southwestern Kentucky, and Northern Alabama. It has:
541 acute care beds, including 40 critical care, 80 special care, and 140 telemetry beds
1,700 employees
750 affiliated physicians
21,388 total admissions per year
32,000 ER visits per year
With that large of a hospital network, you’ll have access to plenty of diverse clinical scenarios to round out your nursing education.
The Renovated Site
As part of Marian University’s commitment to providing access to the best possible ABSN program experience for our students, we recently renovated the Nashville site to make way for high-tech education equipment and facilities. Still within Saint Thomas Health West, it is now located on the fifth floor of the S and E Building. It’s split into two areas:
One half is the administrative side, including a conference room, kitchen area, storage, and office space for on-site academic and admission staff.
The other half of the space includes a classroom used for testing and skills lab as well as a student study area that includes a kitchen area, printer/copier, and textbook library for student use.
State-of-the-Art Labs
The new Marian University lab at Saint Thomas West consists of 24 patient care settings that include instructional and practice units, debriefing areas, technology, and equipment. It is designed to provide students a safe, risk-free environment to understand the foundations of nursing and health assessment.
The renovated facility also has space for students to learn about the more advanced areas of nursing practice, such as:
Care of mothers and their newborns.
Infants and adults experiencing acute, critical, and chronic health issues in community outpatient centers, clinics, hospitals, residential care facilities, hospice care centers, and home care settings.
The goal of your clinical experience as an ABSN student is to prepare you to be a practice-ready nurse. Through our clinical partnership with Saint Thomas, you’ll not only develop practical skills; you’ll learn how to communicate with patients and network with fellow healthcare professionals in a trusted hospital network.
“We did our clinicals at Saint Thomas, so I’m comfortable in that atmosphere. People know I’m a Marian University student, so they know how prepared I am. They trust me. That’s nice to have that, because when you are first starting off, you want everyone to have confidence in you,” Laura says.
Faith-Based Connection
As a Catholic institution, our ABSN students also benefit from a faith-based education. Like its Indianapolis counterpart, the ABSN program in Nashville incorporates the four Franciscan Sponsorship values into a blended online and on-site curriculum with a focus on holistic patient care. Those values are:
Dignity of the Individual
Responsible Stewardship
Saint Thomas Health is also a faith-based institution and part of Ascension, the nation’s largest Catholic and non-profit health system, making our clinical partnership with the hospital system a natural fit. We share the same spiritually centered mission of delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the communities we serve.
Saint Thomas’s core values of service of the poor, reverence, integrity, wisdom, creativity, and dedication also resonate with our students, like Laura.
“[Talking about Franciscan values in lectures] prepares you for the type of things you are going to experience in a faith-based organization — how they care for their patients, how they speak of their patients, and how they approach their care,” she says.
Are you ready to join fellow ABSN students in a partnership committed to your successful future as a nurse? Contact us to learn more about our ABSN clinical healthcare partnerships in Indianapolis and Nashville.
Accelerated Nursing School Clinicals: What to Expect
View all in Clinical Partnerships
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1144
|
__label__wiki
| 0.518238
| 0.518238
|
Online Rugby Betting in India
Rugby is a surprisingly popular game in India with spectators avidly watching local and international matches on a regular basis. At the top online bookmakers in India, rugby betting opportunities are plentiful and if you enjoy the fast pace and incredible entertainment that this game has to offer, you can wager to win at our recommended sites.
Different Types of Rugby
Within the sport there are two main forms of rugby and Indians can bet on them both. Both forms are played professionally and attract a huge amount of attention worldwide. The first form is Rugby Union, and is the game we all know best as simply as rugby. Although common belief is that it originated in Britain in the early 19th Century, the Manipuri’s in India have also laid claim to the game, saying that they developed it and were never credited for it. Union Rugby is a slightly slower game than its counterpart and the matches have possession contests that result in around only 35 minutes being actual playing time.
The second form of Rugby is Rugby League and these games are far faster, with game play accounting for 50 minutes of a total 80. The League is governed by separate regulatory bodies and over 100 years has evolved to be completely independent of Rugby Union matches and features completely different rules.
Indian rugby betting enthusiasts can place wagers on both forms of the game and each offers equally rewarding payout opportunities.
Rugby Betting Options
Rugby betting options for League and Union matches are plentiful and range from the simple and straightforward Win bets to the exotic. Betting options can also differ depending on the time of year and whether an international tournament is taking place. When it comes to Rugby Union betting there are 3 main focuses, with test tournaments being the most popular as they bring together the best rugby nations national teams. These international series draw in huge crowds and offer an enormous number of chances to place wagers on games and players.
TOP rugby betting SITESJanuary 2021
Betting options for tournaments are particular attractive to Indian punters as they can cover single match wins with our without point spreads or handicaps, winners of the tournament, player of the match or player of the season and a number of other rewarding wagers.
Sevens and Club Rugby also pulls in the punters and local games in India attract a number of enthusiastic bettors who like to wager on home based sporting events. These matches also offer a multitude of betting opportunities and you can wager on specific players that you have a connection with, or those you have watched make the news locally or played internationally.
Bet on Rugby Online
Indian online bookmakers have made it so much easier for rugby betting fans to wager at their leisure and in-play betting adds an extra element of excitement to the game. Having a vested interest in the action unfolding on the field also heightens your sense of excitement and rugby betting gives you the chance to bet on a tournament, team or player that you think will be victorious.
Rugby betting is an exciting pastime for many Indians and it can be as simple or as complicated as you wish it to be. You can stick to the simple Win or Try Scorers bets or you can place exotic bets that span several matches or tournaments. Whatever option you decide on, you’ll find all the best rugby betting online at the bookmakers we recommend for Indian sports fans.
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1145
|
__label__wiki
| 0.86345
| 0.86345
|
Tag Archives: retribution
Christian Official’s Death in India Called Divine Punishment
Hindu nationalists say Andhra Pradesh chief’s ‘conversion agenda’ led to copter crash.
NEW DELHI, September 14 (CDN) — Hindu nationalists are calling the helicopter-crash death of Andhra Pradesh state’s chief minister, a Christian, divine punishment for his so-called conversion agenda. The same allegation of a “conversion agenda” fueled persecution in the state for more than five years.
Yeduguri Sandinti Rajasekhara Reddy, a second-generation Christian in the Church of South India, and four officials were confirmed dead when their helicopter was found on Sept. 3 in the state’s dense forest area of Nallamalla.
Since Reddy, an official with the left-of-center Congress Party, became chief minister of the southern state in 2004, right-wing Hindu groups had been accusing him of helping Western missionaries to convert economically poor Hindus in the state. Hindu nationalists have been flooding the Internet with extremist comments saying the death of the 60-year-old Reddy, popularly known as YSR, was divine retribution.
“This is divine justice by Lord Srinivasa [One of the names of Hindu god Venkateshwara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu],” commented Jayakumar on the Express Buzz news website. “It is good that it happened so swiftly. Obviously, [Congress Party President] Sonia Gandhi is worried that her plans of completely converting India into a Christian country have received a setback. Let all Hindu-baiters of this country perish like this. Very, very soon.”
A person who identified himself only as Prakash on the website of The Indian Express daily wrote, “Anti-god demons like YSR need to be punished like this.” Another writer identified as Kumar chimed in, “YSR is the ringleader for Christian conversions in Andhra Pradesh.” Enthused a writer identified only as Ravi, “It’s the best thing that happened to Andhra Pradesh in a long time, and Andhra Pradesh people must celebrate,” and Suman Malu exclaimed, “Thankfully our country has been spared of one anti-national, anti-Hindu chief minister. Thank God for that!”
Right-wing groups also have accused Sonia Gandhi, a Catholic born in Italy, of having a “conversion agenda” since she became president of the Congress Party in 1998. The rise of Christian persecution in India coincided with her appointment as party chief.
Dr. Sam Paul, national secretary for public affairs of the All India Christian Council, said two years ago that Hindu nationalists launched a massive campaign in 2004 to raise fears that Christian conversions would skyrocket in Andhra Pradesh due to the appointment of a Christian chief minister.
“Six years later, it is fully proven that those allegations were part of a political agenda to belittle the chief minister and his party,” Paul told Compass, adding that Reddy never preached his faith, “not even once.”
He pointed out, though, that the Indian Constitution permits all people to practice and propagate their faith.
Calling the extreme comments “very unfortunate,” Paul recalled that Reddy attended Muslim and Hindu functions and participated in ceremonial traditions such as offering Pattu Vastrams (silk dresses) to Lord Venkateshwara in Tirupati every year, a long-time tradition in the state.
In addition, in June 2007, the Reddy administration enacted a law prohibiting the propagation of any non-Hindu religion in the temple town of Tirupati-Tirumala, believed to be the abode of Lord Venkateshwara. At the same time, however, he had faced criticism for tightening government controls on the state’s numerous temples.
Official Condolences
Reddy had led his party to a second successive victory in Andhra Pradesh in May 2009. He was seen as a leader catering to the masses thanks to populist measures such as financial and power programs for farmers.
In stark contrast to the hostile sentiment voiced in the cyber-world, more than 60 admirers died of shock or committed suicide following news of his death. Indo-Asian News Service reported that the deaths of Reddy’s supporters occurred in 19 of the state’s 23 districts. While most of them suffered cardiac arrest after watching the news of his death on television, others committed suicide.
“Reddy dedicated his life to people, I am dedicating my life to him,” a young man wrote in his suicide note before consuming poison, reported the news service. A physically handicapped couple, pensioners under a welfare scheme, jumped into a river to try to end their lives, but fishermen saved them.
Officially, even Hindu nationalist groups offered their condolences, including the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), India’s largest conglomerate of right-wing groups, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), seen as the political arm of the RSS.
“We all share this unbearable pain with his family members, people of Andhra Pradesh and workers of the Congress Party,” the RSS announced in its weekly mouthpiece, the Organiser. “All the BJP-ruled state governments declared a two-day state mourning as a mark of respect to the departed soul.”
Reddy, along with his special secretary P. Subramanyam, the chief secretary ASC Wesley and Indian Air Force pilots S.K. Bhatia and M.S. Reddy, died in the crash as they flew from the state capital of Hyderabad to Chittoor district for a political function.
Hot-bed
Anti-Christian sentiment has fueled persecution in Andhra Pradesh for the last five years.
Most recently, suspected Hindu extremists burned down a newly built church building of the Best Friends Church in Mahasamudram area in Chittoor district on Aug. 20. On Aug. 1, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (World Hindu Council or VHP) attacked Christians in Mahabubnagar district, accusing them of forceful conversion; they forced the Christians to wear tilak, a Hindu symbol on the forehead, and threatened to kill them if they went ahead with church construction.
Andhra Pradesh has witnessed three brutal murders of Christian workers since 2005. The body of a 29-year old pastor, Goda Israel, was found with stab wounds on Feb. 20, 2007 in a canal near his house in Pedapallparru village in Krishna district. In May 2005, two pastors, K. Daniel and K. Isaac Raju, were killed near Hyderabad, the state capital. Daniel went missing on May 21 and Raju on May 24. Their bodies were found on June 2 of that year.
The New Indian Express on June 27, 2005 quoted a man identified only as Goverdhan claiming that he and two friends had murdered the two preachers.
“I am not against Christianity, but Raju and Daniel converted hundreds of Hindu families,” Goverdhan said. “They enticed them with money. We have done this to prevent further conversions. This act should be a lesson for others.”
According to the Census of India 2001, Andhra Pradesh has a population of more than 76.2 million, of which only 1.18 million are Christian.
Posted in Christianity, Hinduism, India, Islam, Roman Catholicism | Tagged abode, accusing, act, administration, admirers, agenda, air, All India Christian Council, allegation, Andhra Pradesh, announced, anti-Christian, anti-god, anti-Hindu, anti-national, appointment, area, arm, attacked, attended, believed, belittle, Best Friends Church, Bharatiya Janata Party, BJP, bodies, body, born, brutal, building, built, burned, called, campaign, canal, capital, cardiac arrest, catering, celebrate, Census of India 2001, ceremonial, chief, Chief Minister, chief secretary, Chittoor, Christian, Christianity, Christians, church, Church of South India, claiming, coincided, commented, comments, committed suicide, completely, condolences, confirmed, Congress Party, constitution, construction, consuming, contrast, controls, conversion, conversions, convert, converting, copter, country, couple, crash, criticism, cyber-world, daily, Daniel, dead, death, declared, dedicated, dedicating, demons, dense, departed, died, districts, divine, Dr, dresses, economically, enacted, end, enticed, Express Buzz, extreme, extremist, faced, faith, families, family, farmers, fears, financial, fishermen, flew, flooding, following, force, forceful, forehead, forest, found, friends, fueled, fully, function, functions, God, Goda Israel, good, Goverdhan, government, groups, handicapped, happened, helicopter, Hindu, Hinduism, Hindus, hostile, hot-bed, house, Hyderabad, identified, incarnation, India, Indian, Indo-Asian News Service, Internet, Islam, Italy, jumped, justice, K, K. Isaac Raju, kill, known, Krishna, Kumar, largest, launched, law, leader, led, lesson, life, lives, Lord Srinivasa, Lord Vishnu, M.S. Reddy, Mahabubnagar, Mahasamudram, man, mark, Masses, massive, measures, members, missing, missionaries, money, mourning, mouthpiece, murdered, murders, Muslim, muslims, Nallamalla, names, national secretary for public affairs, nationalists, New Delhi, newly, news, note, numerous, occurred, offering, official, Organiser, P. Subramanyam, pain, part, participated, party, Pastor, Pattu Vastrams, Pedapallparru, pensioners, people, perish, permits, Persecution, person, physically, pilot's, plans, pointed, poison, political, poor, popularly, populist, power, practice, preached, preachers, President, prevent, programs, prohibiting, propagate, propagation, proven, punished, punishment, quoted, raise, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Ravi, recalled, received, religion, reported, respect, retribution, right-wing, ringleader, rise, river, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholics, RSS, S.K. Bhatia, Sam Paul, saved, scheme, second, second-generation, sentiment, service, setback, share, shock, silk, skyrocket, Sonia Gandhi, soul, southern, spared, special, stab, stark, state, successive, suffered, suicide, Suman Malu, supporters, suspected, swiftly, symbol, television, temple, temples, thank, thankfully, The Indian Express, The New Indian Express, threatened, tightening, tilak, Tirupati, Tirupati-Tirumala, town, traditions, unbearable, unfortunate, Venkateshwara, VHP, victory, village, Vishwa Hindu Parishad, voiced, watching, wear, Website, weekly, welfare, western, witnessed, workers, World Hindu Council, worried, wounds, writer, wrote, Yeduguri Sandinti Rajasekhara Reddy, young, YSR | Leave a comment
PAKISTAN: MUSLIMS ATTACK PASTOR’S HOME, RELATIVES
After shooting into air, assailants strike mother, sister-in-law with rifle butts.
LAHORE, Pakistan, June 12 (Compass Direct News) – In a growing culture of violence here, a traffic incident in Punjab Province this month led to Muslim assailants later mounting an attack on the home of a Christian pastor they have increasingly resented for his evangelism and justice ministries. The attackers threatened more violence if the pastor does not drop assault charges.
A few of the 17 assailants struck the mother and sister-in-law of pastor Riaz Masih with rifle butts after the pastor’s brother, who lives at the same multi-housing complex as Masih in Kila Sardar Shah, Sheikhupura district, on June 1 complained to a local councilor about the official nearly driving into his sons. Christian leaders said the roadside incident was only the fuse igniting hostilities that have grown due to meetings held by Christ for All Nations Ministries (CANM).
The meetings have attracted many youths, including some Muslims. Pastor Masih is national coordinator of CANM, a self-supported church-planting ministry. Saqib Munawar, chairman of CANM, said the attack on the pastor’s home in the remote village is an indication that as Islamic extremism rises amid a military attempt to flush Islamic militants from the Swat Valley in the country’s northwest, a growing culture of violence means minor incidents more easily erupt into attacks.
“As the Swat operation is going on, hostilities against Christians are on the rise,” Munawar said. “Extremism, which has flourished in the last few decades, is now creating problems for all Pakistanis. This attitude has promoted violence in the country.”
Pakistanis are becoming more violent, he said, and extremism has increased partially in response to evangelism efforts by Christians, he said.
In the triggering incident, pastor Masih’s 17- and 18-year-old nephews were standing on the side of a road with their backs to traffic in Kila Sardar Shah when Malik Younus, a village councilor, passed in a vehicle that nearly struck them. The teenagers immediately complained to Younus that he should have at least honked to warn them to step aside.
Younus got out of his vehicle and beat them, Munawar said. They complained to their father, Mushtaq Masih, who then called Younus. Younus threatened to beat them again, and Mushtaq Masih responded that he would have no choice but to call police. Younus became furious, according to Munawar.
Within an hour Younus, his brother Malik Falak Sher and 15 other men armed with automatic weapons and wooden clubs arrived at the multi-family complex where Pastor Masih and his brothers live with their families. The pastor was some distance from home when his 12-year-old daughter called and told him that the Muslim attackers were outside firing into the air.
Rushing to the scene, Masih approached the house from the backyard as the assailants were breaking down the main gate. The pastor managed to lock himself with members of his family inside a room, but his sister-in-law – wife of his younger brother Ilias Masih – and his mother were outside at the time.
Having broken down the main gate and wall and had entered the courtyard, the assailants struck the two women with rifle butts and demanded to know where the boys and their father were. Pastor’s Masih’s brother, Mushtaq Masih, had also locked himself and his family in a room. The attackers were trying to break down the doors of rooms in pastor Masih’s home when one of them called off the assault and they left.
The family reported the assault to police, but officers have done nothing as they have close ties with the attackers – and the assailants also have links with various local government leaders, Munawar said. The intruding Muslims warned pastor Masih and his family that if they contacted police and media, they would face “retribution.”
The Station House Officer told Compass that Younus and his cohorts had been released on bail; he would not comment further.
Munawar said the Masih families will likely seek a settlement instead of jail terms.
“The family will probably go for an out-of-court settlement, as they have to live,” he said. “However, fears are that such flare-ups may hit back, which would certainly hamper our evangelical efforts.”
Rumors spread that a former member of the Punjab Assembly, Agha Gull, was involved in the traffic incident, but Gull told Compass that he was in Iraq at the time of the incident and had nothing to do with it. Gull said someone told him that a clash took place on the road, but that “none of the parties came to me.”
Justice Ministry
Certain that the remote village Muslims would not have access to Compass news, pastor Masih told Compass that the antagonists were upset with him also over his efforts to take back lands stolen from Christian families. There are four Christian families in the village of 40 to 50 families.
The Christian villagers had paid for land they have lived on since 1989, but they never received documents for the transfer, leaving the real estate in the hands of Muslim businessman Syed Izhar Shah – whom villagers say is involved in land theft in collaboration with those who instigated the June 1 attack, Younus and his brother Sher.
Last year pastor Masih offered 20,000 rupees (US$250) to the landowner to legally transfer the property with proper documentation, but the owner declined. Pastor Masih’s father has also paid some 10,000 rupees for his share of the land. Additionally, Akram Masih, who heads one of the four Christian families in the area, has paid an additional 27,000 rupees (US$335) in an effort to legally obtain his share of the land, but the landowner forbid him to take possession as well.
Younus and Sher are behind a land-grab designed to drive the few Christian families from the area, pastor Masih said. They have illegally taken over a nearby, eight-acre tract of land zoned for a housing tract called Royal Town. Christian villagers had paid for this land also in 1989 – and also without receiving documentation – and the legal land owner, Syed Izhar Shah, is pressuring them to either pay the current price or leave the village, pastor Masih said.
“The attack has been unleashed on the weakest, because there are only four Christian families living in this village,” said pastor Masih. “They are vexing us so that we leave the area.”
Pastor Munawar said that anti-Christian hostilities resulted in the cancellation of CANM’s youth program, which was scheduled for last Monday (June 8).
“The fate of our next program, scheduled on June 21, is also hanging in balance,” he said.
Munawar added that last year’s annual youth program, held in May, had been secured by armed Christians after an area Muslim tipped them off that their worship could be targeted. The guards were provided licensed .222 Remington rifles.
Posted in Christianity, Islam, Pakistan | Tagged .222 Remington, ;province, access, additional, Agha Gull, air, annual, antagonists, anti-Christian, approached, area, armed, arrived, assailants, assault, assembly, attack, attackers, attacks, attempt, attitude, attracted, automatic, back, backyard, bail, balance, beat, behind, boys, breaking, brother, businessman, butts, called, cancellation, CANM, certain, chairman, charges, choice, Christ for All Nations Ministries, Christian, Christianity, Christians, church planting, clash, close, clubs, cohorts, collaboration, comment, complained, complex, contacted, coordinator, councilor, country, courtyard, creating, culture, current, daughter, decades, declined, demanded, distance, district, Documentation, documents, doors, drive, driving, drop, easily, efforts, entered, erupt, evangelism, extremism, families, fate, Father, fears, firing, flare-ups, flourished, flush, forbid, former, furious, fuse, gate, government, growing, grown, guards, hamper, hanging, home, honked, hostilities, housing, igniting, Ilias Masih, illegally, immediately, incident, including, increased, increasingly, indication, instigated, intruding, involved, Iraq, Islam, Islamic, jail, justice, Kila Sardar Shah, Lahore, land-grab, landowner, lands, leaders, least, leave, legally, licensed, Links, live, lives, local, lock, main, Malik Falak Sher, Malik Younus, managed, means, media, meetings, members, militants, military, ministries, ministry, minor, mother, mounting, multi-family, multi-housing, Mushtaq Masih, Muslim, muslims, national, nearby, nephews, northwest, officers, official, operation, out-of-court, owner, paid, Pakistan, Pakistanis, partially, parties, passed, Pastor, pay, Persecution, police, possession, pressuring, price, problems, program, promoted, property, provided, Punjab, real estate, received, relatives, released, remote, reported, resented, responded, response, resulted, retribution, Riaz Masih, rifle, rifles, rises, road, roadside, room, rooms, Royal Town, rumors, rupees, rushing, Saqib Munawar, scene, scheduled, secured, self-supported, settlement, Sheikhupura, shooting, side, sister-in-law, sons, spread, standing, Station House Officer, stolen, strike, struck, Swat Valley, Syed Izhar Shah, targeted, teenagers, terms, theft, threatened, ties, tipped, tract, traffic, transfer, triggering, unleashed, upset, vehicle, vexing, village, villagers, violence, violent, wall, warn, warned, weakest, weapons, wife, women, wooden, worship, younger, youth, youths, zoned | Leave a comment
COLOMBIA: LEFTIST GUERRILLAS THREATEN, KILL CHRISTIANS
Pastors are issued warnings in north; evangelists murdered in southwest.
LOS ANGELES, March 18 (Compass Direct News) – Having been sentenced to die by leftist rebels for holding Christian worship services in 2006, a pastor in Colombia’s northern department of Arauca took seriously the death threats that guerrillas issued on Friday (March 13), according to Christian support organization Open Doors.
The rebels from the National Liberation Army (ELN) phoned a pastor of Ebenezer Church in Saravena at 5:30 a.m., telling him to meet them at a site on the Arauca River at 7 a.m. When the pastor, who requested anonymity, arrived at the landing, the guerrillas took him by canoe to the other side of the river – into Venezuela – then drove him to a guerrilla camp some 40 minutes away.
For the next three hours, the rebels warned him that area pastors have three options: cooperate with the revolutionary cause of the guerrillas, leave or die.
They warned him that pastors must not preach to ELN guerrillas – the Christian message of peace contradicts their military objectives – and could not support Christian political candidates without their permission.
“We do not want pastors and those attending their churches to participate in politics,” they told the pastor. “We do not want evangelicals in politics, because you do not support our ideals. We have nothing in common with evangelicals.”
The guerrillas said the ELN does not object to pastors preaching within church walls, but that the congregation must not talk of politics, war or peace. Before letting him go, they told him that the ELN will show no compassion on church members if they continue to disobey those directives.
Such threats were not new to the pastor. In 2006, Open Doors sources said, he and his family had to leave behind the church he pastored in Fortul village and much of their belongings after guerrillas threatened to kill him for preaching and leading Christian services in both a home and a worship building.
ELN forces took control of the area in 2007 and quickly declared Christian worship illegal; by January 2008, the guerrillas had closed seven churches and prohibited preaching of Christ in rural areas.
According to the U.S. Department of State’s International Religious Freedom Report 2008, the Human Rights Unit of Colombia’s Prosecutor General’s Office is investigating killings in past years of 14 clergy members believed to have been targeted because they were outspoken critics of terrorist organizations. The Presidential Program for Human Rights reported that nearly all killings of priests by terrorist groups could be attributed to leftist guerrillas, particularly the FARC.
“Catholic and Protestant church leaders noted that killings of religious leaders in rural communities were generally underreported because of the communities’ isolation and fear of retribution,” the state department report notes. “Religious leaders generally chose not to seek government protection because of their pacifist beliefs and fear of retribution from terrorist groups.”
A human rights organization affiliated with the Mennonite church, Justicia, Paz y Acción No-violenta (Justapaz), asserted that guerrillas, former paramilitaries, and new criminal groups equally committed violence against evangelical church leaders, according to the state department report.
Leftist rebels opposed to Christian peace teachings continue to issue threats of violence against pastors and Christian leaders in various parts of Arauca department. On Feb. 28, ELN guerrillas took the pastor of another church to a guerrilla camp in Venezuela. Upset that pastors were taking advantage of the presence of the Colombian army to defy the guerrillas – publicly preaching Christ and using their pulpits for preaching peace – the rebels accused Christians of not helping with social projects.
“Preach inside churches, but do not let them die – worry how to save those that are with you,” one guerrilla told the pastor, who requested anonymity. “We will have to take drastic measures with pastors so they obey again.”
The pastor first had contact with rebels 12 years ago, when Marxist members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) held him for several days.
In Puerto Jordán, a municipality of Arauquita, last Dec. 9 presumed leftist rebels gave 40-year-old pastor Rodolfo Almeida eight days to leave. Open Doors reported that a young man came to his house at 8:30 at night and asked for his wife. Surprised that stranger would ask for her at that hour, Almeida asked why he wanted to see her. The young man then told him that he had eight days to leave town or his life would be threatened.
The stranger refused to tell Almeida what organization he was with. He only reminded him that he had been warned. The pastor had received similar threats from ELN rebels in 2007, and by the end of 2008 he and his wife decided to leave with their three children. Almeida had served for more than two years as co-pastor of Ebenezer Church in Arauquita.
Two unnamed Christian mayors in Arauca have also come under threat from the guerrillas, and on Feb. 15 a councilman was killed. Since they took office in January 2008, the mayors of Arauquita and Saravena have been attacked by ELN rebels several times, according to Open Doors. They have drawn the ire of the guerrillas because they cannot be bought as their predecessors were, and they refuse to engage in the rebels’ illegal activities.
“In our lives we have lost the privileges of an ordinary person,” the mayor of Arauquita told Open Doors. “Now we are military targets. God brought me here, but sometimes I have wished not to continue, because being a Christian in a context like this where we live has a very high price.”
Last year, he added, guerrillas killed seven Christians in Arauca department. “Some of them were public officials, others were leaders or simply people recognized by their testimony as believers in Christ,” he said.
Open Doors reported that Councilman Francisco Delgadillo, a Christian who had received threats from the ELN guerrillas, was killed as he returned to his home on Feb. 15.
FARC Territory
Across the river, Venezuela serves as a safe haven for the ELN, which the U.S. Department of State has designated as a terrorist group. With the approval of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, the guerrilla forces use the country as a base from which to move into Colombia’s oil-rich Arauca department.
Although the ELN has been at odds with the Marxist FARC, in Arauca the two rebel groups co-exist without conflict; from their bases in Venezuela, according to Open Doors, the two groups amicably share paths and roads.
FARC guerrillas control the southwestern department of Huila, where last November four Christians were killed. Open Doors reported that all four belonged to the Alianza Cristiana church of Santana Ramos. Farley Cortés was killed on Nov. 5 in Plumeros village, Hermes Coronado Granado was killed on Nov. 8 in Santana Ramos, and 10 days later a married couple, Dora Lilia Saavedra and Ferney Ledezma, were also killed there.
Guerrillas seized Saavedra, 40, and the 35-year-old Ledezma from the school where Saavedra taught on Nov. 18, bound them on the floor of an old house and shot them several times. The FARC guerrillas had taken their three children, ages 3, 5 and 12, along with them and made them wait at a nearby house within hearing of the shots. The couple, married for five years, were known for proclaiming Christ in the village that borders the farm they owned.
Their pastor, Hernan Camacho, has moved with his family out of the area after receiving death threats.
The FARC accuses the families of Camacho, his brothers and Saavedra of refusing to follow its ideology, Pastor Camacho told Open Doors. “[The guerrillas] say that we, the evangelical ones, are their worst enemy because we teach the people not to take up weapons,” he said. “They accuse us of lulling the minds not to claim our rights against the government … the guerrillas say that it is our fault that the people prefer to continue with the church and not to join them.”
Motives for the killings are still under investigation, but Open Doors reported that Huila is in a zone historically known for systematic persecution of the church by guerrillas. In July 2007, pastor Jael Cruz García, 27, and another pastor, 63-year-old Humberto Méndez Montoya, were murdered in the village of La Legiosa in northern Huila. In 2002, two other pastors, Abelardo Londoño and Yesid Ruíz, were shot and killed in the same area.
Having lost three key leaders last year and been pushed out of most major urban centers by government forces, the FARC has embarked on a terror campaign to make its presence known in cities, according to The Christian Science Monitor. In the Huila capital of Neiva, on March 6 a bomb explosion damaged a hardware store and nearby businesses, according to the newspaper, and on Jan. 16 suspected FARC rebels were responsible for a car explosion at a shopping mall.
Posted in Christian Science, Christianity, Colombia, Communism, FARC, Mennonite, National Liberation Army, Roman Catholicism, Venezuela, War on Terror | Tagged 2008, Abelardo Londono, accuses, activities, advantage, affiliated, Alianza Cristiana, amicably, anonymity, approval, Arauca, Arauca River, Arauquita, area, army, arrived, asserted, attacked, attending, attributed, base, beliefs, believed, believers, belonged, belongings, bomb, borders, bought, bound, brothers, building, businesses, camp, campaign, candidates, canoe, capital, car, cause, centers, children, Christ, Christian, Christianity, Christians, churches, cities, claim, clergy, closed, co-exist, co-pastor, Colombia, Colombian, committed, common, communities, compassion, conflict, congregation, contact, context, continue, contradicts, control, cooperate, councilman, country, couple, criminal, critics, damaged, declared, defy, department, designated, die, directives, disobey, Dora Lilia Saavedra, drastic, drawn, drove, Ebenezer Church, ELN, embarked, enemy, engage, equally, Evangelicals, evangelists, explosion, families, family, FARC, Farley Cortes, farm, fault, fear, Ferney Ledezma, floor, follow, forces, former, Fortul, Francisco Delgadillo, generally, God, government, groups, guerrilla, guerrillas, hardware, hearing, held, helping, Hermes Coronado Granado, Hernan Camacho, high, historically, holding, home, Hugo Chavez, Huila, human rights, Human Rights Unit, Humberto Mendez Montoya, ideals, ideology, illegal, International Religious Freedom report, investigating, investigation, ire, isolation, issued, Jael Cruz Garcia, join, Justapaz, Justicia Paz y Accion No-violenta, key, kill, killings, La Legiosa, landing, leaders, leading, leave, leftist, life, lost, lulling, major, man, married, Marxist, mayors, measures, members, Mennonite, message, military, minds, motives, moved, municipality, murdered, National Liberation Army, nearby, Neiva, new, newspaper, north, northern, noted, obey, object, objectives, odds, office, officials, oil-rich, Open Doors, oposed, options, ordinary, organizations, outspoken, owned, pacifist, paramilitaries, participate, parts, Pastor, pastored, pastors, paths, peace, permission, Persecution, person, phoned, Plumeros, political, Politics, preach, preaching, predecessors, prefer, presence, President, Presidential Program for Human Rights, presumed, price, priests, privileges, proclaiming, prohibited, projects, Prosecutor General's Office, protection, Protestant, public, publicly, Puerto Jordan, pulpits, pushed, rebels, recognized, refuse, religious, reminded, reported, requested, responsible, retribution, revolutionary, Revolutionary Armed Foces of Colombia, rights, river, roads, Rodolfo Almeida, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholics, rural, safe haven, Santana Ramos, Saravena, save, school, seek, sentenced, seriously, served, serves, services, share, shopping mall, shot, similar, site, social, southwest, store, stranger, support, surprised, suspected, systematic, targeted, targets, taught, teach, teachings, telling, territory, terror, terrorist, testimony, The Christian Science Monitor, threaten, threats, town, U.S. Department of State, underreported, unnamed, upset, urban, various, Venezuela, Venezuelan, village, violence, wait, walls, War, warned, warnings, weapons, wife, wished, worry, worship, worship services, Yesid Ruiz, young, zone | 1 Comment
BAPTISTS ARE AMONG VICTIMS OF VIOLENT PERSECUTION IN INDIA
The persecution of a Baptist layman in India’s state of Orissa provided the focus of an Oct. 13 article in The New York Times about the oppression of Christians by Hindu militants in the region, reports Baptist Press.
Solomon Digal symbolized almost two months of suffering inflicted by the violence, which has claimed more than 30 lives and seen 3,000 homes and 130 church buildings destroyed.
The persecution began in the aftermath of the Aug. 23 murder of a revered Hindu teacher in the area. Although police have said communist rebels committed the killing, Hindu extremists blamed Christians and began inciting violence against them in retribution.
Digal, a Christian since childhood, told The Times that his family was forced to turn over their Bibles, hymn books and images of Jesus to village leaders in Orissa’s volative Kandhamal district. The family was forced to kneel and watch as the symbols of their faith were burned. Family members were told that if they did not convert to Hinduism, their house would be destroyed and they would be killed or driven from the village.
Later, a stiff fine of 501 rupees was levied against the family for telling a reporter about their circumstances.
Although India’s constitution guarantees freedom of religion, Hindus in at least six Indian states are forcing Christians to convert under threat of violence. Christians account for only about 2 percent of India’s 1.1 billion people. The religious problems are heightened by long-running ethnic and economic tensions between the Pana and Kandha people groups, according to the Times article.
Other stories of persecution abound, ranging from five men who were forced by machete-wielding neighbors to submit to a conversion ritual to the story of a Catholic priest and nun who were paraded naked in the streets before she was gang-raped.
When The Times reporter asked the leader of a Hindu radical group in the state to respond to the rape allegation, he described the violence as “a spontaneous reaction” and said the nun had engaged in consensual sex.
Posted in Christianity, India, Roman Catholicism | Tagged aftermath, allegation, article, Baptist Press, Baptists, Bibles, blamed, Books, buildings, burned, childhood, Christian, Christianity, Christians, church, circumstances, claimed, committed, communist, consensual, constitution, conversion, convert, described, destroyed, district, economic, engaged, ethnic, extremists, faith, family, focus, forced, freedom of religion, gang-raped, group, groups, guarantees, heightened, Hindu, Hinduism, Hindus, homes, hymn, images, inciting, India, Indian, inlicted, Jesus, Kandha, Kandhamal, killed, killing, kneel, layman, leader, leaders, levied, lives, machete, Maoist, Maoists, members, militants, murder, naked, neighbors, nun, oppression, Orissa, Pana, paraded, people, Persecution, police, priest, problems, provided, radical, rape, reaction, rebels, region, religious, reporter, reports, respond, retribution, revered, ritual, Roman Catholic, rupees, sex, Solomon Digal, spontaneous, state, states, story, streets, submit, suffering, symbolized, symbols, teacher, telling, tensions, The New York Times, threat, victims, village, violence, violent, volative, watch, wielding | Leave a comment
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1168
|
__label__wiki
| 0.88944
| 0.88944
|
Federal Budget 2016: Finance Committee To Hear From 90 Witnesses In 4-Day Blitz
Winnipeg Taxi Industry Rife With Racism: Indigenous Women
Conrad Black's Toronto Mega-Mansion Is Hitting The Auction Block (PHOTOS)
OTTAWA — About 90 witnesses will have a chance to have their say on the coming budget during a four-day lobbying blitz later this month.
The House of Commons finance committee has agreed to hear them during pre-budget consultations scheduled Feb. 16-19.
The compressed format is designed to leave enough time for a report to be written and translated before the budget’s release.
Finance Minister Bill Morneau speaks at a press conference in Ottawa. (Photo: Adrian Wyld/CP)
The Liberal government has yet to reveal a date for the budget, but it is expected in March.
The committee also intends to ask Finance Minister Bill Morneau to testify during hearings that are expected to last six hours a day.
Committee members say the result won’t be as complete as in past years due to the brief window before the budget, but several say it will at least put the advice on the public record.
‘We need to giddy-up’
“I have no illusions — I know this is going to put a big stress on our clerk and staff to make this happen,” Conservative MP Phil McColeman said Thursday.
“But we need to giddy-up.”
The committee usually hears from experts and lobby groups in the months leading up to the budget.
Following Thursday’s meeting, Liberal MP Steve MacKinnon said he thought every committee member would have preferred to have more time for consultations.
MacKinnon noted that Morneau has already held pre-budget consultations across the country and he said he was happy the committee came up with a “modest contribution in an official way.”
On Thursday, the committee also chose veteran Liberal MP Wayne Easter as its chair.
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1169
|
__label__cc
| 0.631273
| 0.368727
|
Tag Archives: Pagan festivals
March 30, 2014 by revgaryhp
Sacred Oak Circle #1 Pagan Festivals
Click to Listen.
In this episode we discussed pagan festivals, and the benefits they can provide to a new seeker on the path. The festivals I mentioned in the show were:
Heartland Pagan Festival May 22-24 Camp Gaea in McLouth Kansas. www.kchsa.org
Starwood July 8-14 at the Wisteria Campground in Pomery, Ohio http://www.rosencomet.com/starwood/
Pagan Spirit Gathering, Circle Sancturary… Stonehouse Farm near Earlville, IL June 15-22 https://www.circlesanctuary.org/index.php/pagan-spirit-gathering/pagan-spirit-gathering
St. Louis Pagan Picnic…June 7th and 8th at Tower Grove Park in St. Louis…http://paganpicnic.org/
My advice to get the most out of festivals:
Go to the workshops – Broaden your horizons, learn about new approaches to the craft, see the craft from a different view point, and learn something new!
Go to the rituals – I always go to the opening and closing rituals because they provide a nice context for the festival. Look at your program/schedule, and attend the other small rituals that may be held during the festival.
Camp, and make friends – If you are attending a camping festival, then plan to set up camp and make friends! We are a nature based religion…so camp and experience nature!
Join into discussions – Don’t be afraid to tell people you are new to the pagan path! We are a friendly lot, and people will be more than happy to answer questions.
Don’t forget the Pagan Pride Days! These events are designed to share our path with the community. http://www.paganpride.org/
Music from the show:
There is NO Time – Kellianna
The Clock Ticks On – Blackmore’s Night
Oak Broom and Meadowsweet – Damh the Bard
The Return of the Sun – Kellianna
Posted in Sacred Oak Circle
Tagged Heartland Pagan Festical, Pagan festivals, Pagan Pride, Pagan Spirit Gathering, Sacred Oak Circle, Starwood Festival
June 25, 2013 by pmpchannel
PWN #99: Blue Plaque, Okeechobee, Irish People are Pagan & More
The 99th edition of PWN started out with some discussion of the long awaited Supreme Court decision on two cases involving marriage equality. Hollingsworth v Perry and United States v Windsor. These land mark cases are the end all be all on the issue of marriage equality, but they do have some heavy sway over the issue. A pro-marriage equality ruling in the Hollingsworth case could make same-sex marriage legal in the state of California. A pro-marriage equality ruling in the Windsor case could make it so that all states, regardless of their standing on same-sex marriage, would have to honor a same-sex marriage from states that do recognize them. Both favorable rulings would pave the way for the United States to legally recognize same-sex marriage on a Federal level. The rulings/opinions are scheduled to be announced Wednesday the 26th, you can go to the SCOTUS blog and read/hear the announcements live starting at 10am ET.
Zaracon and RevKess both feel strongly about the marriage equality issue. As a gay man, RevKess would love to see it possible for him to at some point to be legally married to a man he loves. Zaracon has always been a strong proponent of LGBT rights.
The significant global loss of millions of honeybees is a topic that worries many in the Pagan world. Albert Einstein is attributed with the quote “If the bee disappears from the surface of the Earth, man would have no more than four years to live. No more bees, no more pollination….no more men!” Last fall when 12 million bees dropped dead in Florida in a 1 and half mile radius, everyone was at a loss. Research seems to indicate that their deaths were due to pesticide spraying.
Ironically, one of those pesticide manufactures, along with two other GMO scientists, have been awarded the World Food Prize, the Nobel Prize of food.
The BBC, and many other news agencies and Pagan media sources, have reported on the Blue Plaque commemoration in honor of Doreen Valiente. Ms. Valiente is called by many “the Mother of Modern Witchcraft.” The block of flats she grew up in Brighton, UK, is the home of this Blue Plaque.
BBC Radio 4 story on Modern Witchcraft from 2009.
Coy Mathis, a transgender girl in Colorado, has won a case against the public school she attended last year. In this ruling the school must allow her to use the girls’ room.
In related transgender news, the OutServe-SLDN leader, Allyson Robinson, has been forced to resign by the board of OutServe-SLDN. Many others in the administration of the military LGBT organization have also resigned in protest of her ouster.
Related to both LGBT issues and the military, the interim civilian Secretary of the Air Force is the highest ranking gay man in the United States government. Eric Fanning has been the undersecretary of the Air Force since his confirmation in April and served as deputy undersecretary and deputy chief management officer for the Navy since 2009.
Our friend the Mead Muse reports on her experience at the first Summer Solstice festival at Lake Ockeechobee in Florida. As many of you may recall, there was some controversy surrounding this festival because of the evangelical ministers in Pahokee, FL. Peter Dybing of the Lady Liberty League met with those ministers and helped convince them to no stage protests during the festival. By next week we will have more news and information on this festival and other recent festivals.
Mama Gina was in attendance at the Ockeechobee festival and played this new song she wrote for the occasion.
the Association of Catholic Priests in the United Kingdom are bemoaning that the Irish people seem to be go back to their Pagan ways. They don’t mean Pagan in the sense that most of us mean Pagan. They are saying that the Irish people have become lazy in their faith and in their humanity.
Edward Snowden has been charged with espionage over the NSA leaks.
Snowden admits that he sought the work with Booz Allen to probe and reveal the information he gained while working the government contract.
Omnia – Teachers – Wolf Love
Frenchy and the Punk (recorded as Gypsy Nomads) – Vaudeville Voodoo – Happy Madness
The Bay Area in California has been building a Pagan research library. The Adocentyn Research Library is well under way.
State of California will honor Hindu Americans during the month of October.
Caroline Kenner reports on the Free Spirit Gathering in Maryland.
The Friendly Atheist writes about New Jersey’s plan to award tax payer dollars to two religious based schools.
The state of Georgia was requiring a woman to submit to a vaginal exam to prove she was female before renewing her driver’s license.
The US Supreme Court makes a ruling in the voting rights case before them this session. Read their opinion.
For more information: http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2013/06/supreme-court-voting-rights-act-ruling.php?ref=fpblg
In plain English, from the SCOTUSblog.com.
Obama unveils his plans on environmental controls, this plan may go around Congress.
A root cause for the debilitating disorder fibromyalgia may have finally be discovered.
The EPA, which is strongly influenced by Monsanto, has approved higher concentrations of certain pesticides in food crops.
Posted in Pagan Weekly News
Tagged Allyson Robinson, Doreen Valiente, Edward Snowden, Eric Fanning, Monsanto, Ockeechobee, OutServe-SLDN, Pagan festivals, transgender issues
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1173
|
__label__cc
| 0.601366
| 0.398634
|
Pokémon Moon, Episode 5: In Which I Agree To Help Resurrect An Ancient God
pokemaniacchris Moon Playthrough Journal, Playthroughs Dec 26, 2016 Jan 27, 2019
There doesn’t seem to be a whole lot to see in Heahea City. Part of the town is blocked off by some douchebag with a perfectionist Stoutland that won’t move until it’s sniffed literally every square centimetre of the main road, and most of the buildings I can access are standard services: there’s a Pokémon Centre, and a clothing shop, and a tourist bureau like the one in Hau’oli City. Hau just wants to find somewhere that sells malasadas, but Lillie, for her part, has more interesting ambitions: she wants to take Nebby to Akala Island’s guardian ruins, the home of the island’s patron god-Pokémon, Tapu Lele, and she’s hoping that I’ll accompany them when the time comes. For Nebby’s sake, I make a noncommittal “mrrmmhmm” noise and wiggle my head in a way that could plausibly be interpreted as either a nod “yes” or a shake “no.”
For now, Lillie has to go and meet a mysterious “someone” – presumably a fellow member of her terrorist cell – at the nearby Tide Song Hotel. I decide to follow her at an inconspicuous distance and eavesdrop. On the way, however, I run into none other than Sina and Dexio (or as I prefer to call them, Left and Right), Professor Sycamore’s annoying lab assistants by day, ridiculous masked superheroes of the Kalos region by night. They are, mercifully, on holiday at the moment and not doing their superhero act, but they are interested in the island challenge customs of Alola, and Left decides she’d like to test my skills. I shrug and pull out my Butterfree’s Pokéball. Left is apparently an Ice specialist, and opens with a Delibird, of all things, which goes about as well for her as you might expect, but then radically steps up the power level with a Glaceon, probably the strongest Pokémon I’ve yet faced in Alola by a significant margin. When my Slowpoke eventually overcomes it, Right is sufficiently impressed by my victory that he decides to give me a magical artefact he calls a “Zygarde Cube,” which is clearly not a cube but does appear to have something to do with Zygarde. Left explains that the alleged cube is a device for collecting and storing the “cells” and “cores” that make up Zygarde’s body, which I will apparently be able to find lying around Alola.
So… did Left and Right just ask me to resurrect an ancient god? Have I joined a cult? If I collect enough of these things, will I be able to summon Zygarde and bring about the end of the world?
So presumably the Zygarde Cube is what makes sense of those alternate forms for Zygarde that were teased a while ago and that Game Freak apparently forgot to do anything with during generation VI. The cells and cores are visible as green or pink sparkles floating above the ground, and the cube has a counter that tracks how many of them you’ve found out of a total of 100. Presumably finding ten of them, including at least one core, will be enough to summon Zygarde in its dog-like “10%” form. The cube’s description also claims it can be used to teach Zygarde moves – which must be those signature moves, Thousand Arrows and Thousand Waves, that were in the code for X and Y but never made available. More importantly, it now seems likely that Zygarde will actually have something to do in this game – could it be related somehow to the source of the “Z-power” that I’m supposed to be learning to harness? I mean, the letter Z is kinda Zygarde’s schtick, after all. Well, the letter Z, and order, and community, and the balance of nature, and the eternal cycle of life and death. But, y’know. Mainly the letter Z.
Lillie is now hanging out in the lobby of the Tide Song Hotel. She claims to have missed her appointment with her mysterious friend on account of going out of her way to avoid a run-in with Team Skull. However, she intends to stay at the Tide Song for a while longer because “this is actually where I wanted to be.” Suuuure, Lillie. She’s just being cagey because she knows I’m wise to her schemes. But there’s no way she’ll meet her contact now if I stay in the area and keep watching her, so I grudgingly agree to get on with whatever the hell I was supposed to be doing. I browse Heahea City a while longer, and notice that the Pokémon Centre shop has a TM selection, including one move I’m not familiar with – interesting, since I don’t think I’ve actually seen any new Pokémon techniques so far other than the Z-moves. This new move, Aurora Veil, seems to be a combined Reflect and Light Screen that only works in a hailstorm. That sounds powerful, all right, and it’s awesome to see hail finally getting some love, but wow that must be an awkward set-up. It’s also completely useless to me right now, and the rest of the town is still under blockade from that irritating Stoutland, so I eventually move on. The next trial site is apparently somewhere along the north road, past Paniola Town, so off I go. Along the way, I encounter Igglybuff, Lillipup and Eevee, but only one truly new species: a somewhat vacant-looking donkey-like Pokémon called Mudbray, stubborn, resilient and physically powerful thanks to its diet of literal dirt and mud. Gotta say, I’m not really in love with any of the Pokémon designs so far, but I guess they’re basically fine. The only other thing of note on this route is a “Sightseer” trainer who uses a Rattata – but not a black Alolan Rattata; it’s one of the familiar purple ones common in Kanto and Johto. Because of course it is; Alola is a huge tourist destination, so of course there are people here from other regions whose Pokémon are foreign.
Paniola Town is little more than a footnote in my actual travels, but I have to admit that the town itself has what I can only describe as “character.” It’s the spitting image of an American Old West town, complete with a cattle ranching industry that appears to be its lifeblood; I half expect to find an old-timey saloon with those double swing doors you always see in cowboy movies. I wonder out loud – probably a little too out loud to be considered strictly polite, if I’m honest – how much of this is how the town actually grew up and how much is for the benefit of the tourists. I run into Hau at the entrance of the town and accept another challenge from him. He still has only two Pokémon, but now his Popplio has evolved, into… something. I’m not sure. I can only describe it as a seal that wanted to be a clown, but also a ballerina, and decided that “following your dreams” means all your dreams, at the same time, because compromise is for wusses. As rivals go, Hau is not the greatest I’ve had, put it that way. The only other thing of much interest in the town itself is a house that is inexplicably full of Magmar. One human, five Magmar, no explanation. Maybe it’s, like… a group of Magmar that decided to live as humans, build a house in town, get jobs, and pay taxes? I mean… sure, it’s not like it’d be the weirdest thing in this universe. The ranch, where most of the townspeople seem to work, is… a little haphazardly run, to be honest. There are wild Miltank and Tauros here, and I’m not sure how the ranchers keep track of which ones are wild and which ones are theirs. No one seems to object to me catching one of each. The Tauros all answer to a charismatic Miltank known as “the Mistress,” who is evidently a sort of cow Pokémon godfather. And there’s a Pokémon nursery, just as clueless as ever about what happens when two Pokémon love each other very much (the sign outside proclaims proudly “find some Pokémon eggs!”), but without the ability to help Pokémon grow any stronger the way daycare centres in other regions do. As far as I can tell, the woman running it just thought that Pokémon daycares sounded like a cool idea.
Mallow, the Akala Captain that we met back at the Heahea docks, is also at the ranch – she’s one of their most valued customers, since she uses their rich milk in all her cooking. The nearby trial site isn’t hers, though, and it’s not her turn to test my skills yet; instead she sends me further north to Brooklet Hill, where Lana, another of Akala Island’s Captains, conducts her trial. In the meantime, Mallow has a gift for me: she allows me to use my ride pager to summon her Stoutland. I flinch a little at this, after my experience with Tauros, but Stoutland is a much more sedate riding Pokémon. Its special ability doesn’t replace any old HM at all, but rather a key item – the Itemfinder. Stoutland can shuffle along slowly with its nose to the ground, sniffing for hidden items and barking when it finds one. Well, it’s not flight, but it’s sure nice to have, and no strings attached. The south road that leads past Paniola Town and ultimately back to Heahea City is blocked by a pair of Sudowoodo who have fallen into a deep depression after getting smacked around by Captain Lana’s Water Pokémon, and Tapu Koko’s not paying me for psychiatric services (…or anything at all, for that matter), so I keep heading north.
The north road ends at Brooklet Hill, a lush valley watered by a dozen streams and lakes, and undoubtedly a habitat for numerous Water Pokémon. Outside I find only one new wild Pokémon, but it’s a goodie: a pink Grass-type orchid mantis called Fomantis, whose addition to the team once Butterfree gets a bit stale I am now contemplating. There’s always a moment in a new Pokémon game when I toy with the idea of going all-Grass, and the elimination of HMs might actually make it practical this time. A trainer also introduces me to another new Grass-type, a glowing mushroom creature called a Morelull, Grass/Fairy dual-type and therefore a literal magic mushroom, which the Rotomdex believes can be found wild in Brooklet Hill. On the way to the hill, though, I run into a curious scene: Hau appears to have just finished a battle with a skinny goth-looking teenager dressed in black and red. With his pale skin and platinum blonde hair, he could almost be Lillie’s brother, but something in his demeanour says to me that he would resent the comparison if he knew her.
“Hahaha! Man, I lost again!” Hau exclaims, clearly not terribly upset about it. I half expect him to add an “aww, shucks.” The stern kid opposite him glares back.
“Are you even taking this seriously?”
“I am! So seriously! I’m seriously enjoying it!” Gotta give Hau credit, he’s a good sport.
“…enjoying it?” the other kid asks. “You can enjoy Pokémon battling when you put everything you have into it…” he looks Hau up and down, with undisguised disdain, “…which, clearly, you haven’t.” Hau looks a little embarrassed for a moment, and can’t seem to think of what to say next, until he catches sight of me.
“Whoa! Hey, Chris!” he calls out. “This guy is plenny scary!”
“You’re Chris?” asks Hau’s opponent, giving me a cold stare. I raise an eyebrow and cock my head, as I try to size him up.
“Yeah… what’s it to you?”
“Not very cautious, are you? Hmph. Even some Pokémon have a better sense of self-preservation than you do.” I raise my other eyebrow and look at Hau.
“Watch out, Hau; sounds like we’ve got a badass here.” I turn back to our new friend. “Who do you think you are, anyway?”
“I’m Gladion,” he replies. “I battle for my partner, Null, to make it strong. Though most of our time gets used up doing small jobs for Team Skull.”
“Ohhhhhh, that explains it,” I say, peering more closely at his black clothes and emo haircut. He gives a hint of an irritated snort.
“Battle me. I won’t take no for an answer.” Gladion draws a Pokéball and summons a Zubat.
“All right, all right, keep your pants on,” I mutter, choosing a Pokéball of my own and calling on my Rattata. The ensuing battle is a fairly standard affair, except that Gladion has a freakishly intense look for the whole time, and keeps his hand raised in a kind of curled claw position just in front of his face. His snarl only deepens when his Zubat goes down to a particularly vicious Hyper Fang.
“…dude, are you okay?” I ask. “You look… kinda seizure-y.” This guy is… not typical Team Skull material. Gladion says nothing in response, and just throws out his second and final Pokéball. For a moment I stare in silence at the Pokémon that emerges. “…now, what on earth are you?” I ask it. The creature standing in front of me is a strange, chimeric beast with a grey quadruped body, but a fishlike tail, spikey reptilian front legs, a feathery ruff around its neck, and a head like an elaborate bronze helmet with a horsehair crest. I summon the Rotomdex. “What am I looking at here?” I ask it, not taking my eyes off the Pokémon.
“Type: Null,” the Rotomdex replies. I frown.
“Null? It can’t have no type… can it? But what is it? What species?”
“Type: Null.”
“No, look, I- ugh, just give me all the information you have.”
“Zzzzt! Sure thing, boss! Species: Type: Null. Type: Normal. Habitat: Unknown. Range: Unknown. Height and weight: Unknown. No other data available.”
“…so what you’re saying is, you don’t know a damn thing.”
“Zzzzt! Of course I do, boss! Species: Type: Null!”
“…whatever; there must be something wrong with your database. I’ll file a bug report when we get back to Heahea City.” The Rotomdex gives an indignant series of bleeps and shuts down. I turn back to the battle. Gladion’s chimera Pokémon is tough, and knocks out my Rattata without too much trouble, but falters when I send in Dartrix. Despite its mix-and-matched body, it doesn’t seem to have much to attack with besides Tackle, and falls before too long to Razor Leaf barrages. As it drops, Gladion snaps out of his weird trance.
“How annoying,” he says flatly. “Hmph… it’s not like me to slip up like that. I’ve got to keep fighting stronger opponents. Looks like I’m still not ready…”
“What do you mean ‘ready’?” I ask, frowning.
“That kid there,” Gladion replies, pointing at Hau. “His Pokémon aren’t weak. And sure, it’s fine to enjoy battling… but this brat… he’s just using that as an excuse not to try hard because he can’t beat the Kahuna. Because he can’t beat Hala when he’s serious!” I shrug. He may be a huge dickbag but he’s got Hau’s number, all right.
“You know my gramps?” Hau asks, then gives Gladion an odd look as though a light bulb has just lit up in his head. “Wait. So you think I’m strong?” Gladion looks annoyed, and is about to respond when we are interrupted by another voice.
“Aww, look at you, little Gladion! Aren’t you just a real cool guy? Heheheh…” Two Team Skull grunts – one that I recognise from my previous run-ins with them, and a pink-haired girl wearing the same clothes – strut up behind Gladion. He turns to face them, silent but clearly irritated.
“I guess it’s no surprise a homeless kid would turn out spineless too, huh?” the girl asks mockingly. From her body language, it looks like she’s the more senior of this pair.
“Homeless?” I interrupt. “What the hell is wrong with you, picking on someone for being-” Gladion cuts me off with a death glare, and I fall silent. Typical; kid who thinks he’s a scary badass has to fight all his own battles. The Team Skull girl laughs.
“This kid giving you trouble, little guy?” she asks Gladion. “No worries! We’ve got enough backbone to cover for you!” Her friend begins to advance on me.
“So is this what we’re doing?” I ask, reaching for another Pokéball. “Please tell me this is what we’re doing, ‘cause I would love to see how much stronger that Drowzee of yours has gotten.” The grunt flinches a little, then glares and reaches for his own Pokéball. Gladion rolls his eyes.
“Just give it up already,” he says coldly.
“Huh?” the grunt asks.
“You know you can’t beat me.” The obvious corollary – “so what chance do you have against this kid?” – he leaves unspoken. “You’ll just get your Pokémon hurt for no reason.” Gladion pauses for a moment, and I think I detect a subtle softening in his tone and expression, almost imperceptible. “They’re good Pokémon.”
“Well, I don’t know if I’d go that far…” I add, earning me another death glare. The pink-haired grunt scoffs at Gladion.
“We came all this way, and for what? For a big fat waste of our time, thanks to you. If you hadn’t gotten in our way, we could’ve stolen the Totem Pokémon from Brooklet Hill!”
“You know, you’re never going to grow as a person if you keep blaming others for your problems,” I tell her teasingly, then shoot a grin at Gladion. Death glare number three. Wow, I’m really racking up the points here. “This guy seems like he knows that. Dunno if he knows much else, mind you, but credit where it’s due, right?” The grunt rolls her eyes. Apparently she’s not going to take my bait as easily as her friends always do.
“Let’s get out of here,” she says dismissively. “Look, the Murkrow are crying, and it’s time we should be flying.” She turns to leave. The other grunt starts to follow, but then turns back to Gladion.
“Listen up good, Gladion. The boss does like you, it’s true. But you’re just some hired help we keep around for when we need you. You aren’t part of Team Skull, not really. And you never will be. Got it? You better get it.”
Gladion fumes silently as the grunts march off, and eventually follows them without a glance or a word to us. I watch them go, then turn to Hau and shrug.
Now this is interesting.
Gladion is clearly a jerk, but he’s a jerk who actually seems to care about his Pokémon – sort of like Silver at the end of his character development. And he’s clearly ‘with’ Team Skull, but equally clearly not one of them, kind of like an evil N. And that Pokémon of his, Null… it’s right at the end of the Alola Pokédex, which makes it seem like a legendary Pokémon, but it certainly isn’t as strong as one, and it doesn’t have a page to itself in the Pokédex, which probably means it can evolve. And what the hell is with that name? Yeah… colour me curious. Curious like a fox…
Ridiculous quote log:
“I’m Sina! A beautiful name for a beautiful lady!”
Listen, Left, your confidence is admirable and all, but you sound colossally self-absorbed when you introduce yourself like that.
“Recently, there have been cases of Pokémon staying by themselves.”
What do you mean, Bellhop Jody? Like, at the hotel? How… how do they pay?
“Mallow’s food is special. It grips your heart.”
…that’s cholesterol. You should see a doctor about that.
“One plus one is two, but it could also be three or four!”
Okay kid, you get a pass because you’re clearly about four, but this is your one and only chance.
Tane the Dartrix
Male, Timid nature, Overgrow ability
Tackle, Razor Leaf, Astonish, Peck
Rhea the Trumbeak
Female, Lax nature, Keen Eye ability
Pluck, Supersonic, Echoed Voice, Rock Smash
Sunny the Butterfree
Female, Rash nature, Compoundeyes ability
Silver Wind, Psybeam, Sleep Powder, Gust
Ashley the Pikachu
Female, Timid nature, Static ability
Thundershock, Hidden Power (Ice), Nasty Plot, Thunder Wave
Hypatia the Slowpoke
Female, Hardy nature, Own Tempo ability
Confusion, Yawn, Tackle, Water Gun
Soot the Rattata
Female, Hardy nature, Hustle ability
Bite, Tail Whip, Hyper Fang, Focus Energy
gladion
heahea city
mudbray
paniola town
pokemon moon playthrough
sina and dexio
team skull
type: null
Published Dec 26, 2016 Jan 27, 2019
Previous Post Pokémon Moon, Episode 4: In Which I Learn, Rapidly And Under Duress, To Ride A Bull
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1175
|
__label__wiki
| 0.915151
| 0.915151
|
Spirituality and Ethnocultural Empathy Among Italian Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Religious Identity Formation Processes
Alida Lo Coco, Cristiano Inguglia, Nicolò Maria Iannello, Sam A. Hardy
The current study examined the unique and combined roles of spirituality and religious identity formation processes on ethnocultural empathy among Italian youth. Spirituality was conceptualized as a desire for self-transcendence. Ethnocultural empathy entails concern for those of other cultural backgrounds. It was hypothesized that spirituality would predict ethnocultural empathy indirectly by way of religious identity commitment and in-depth exploration. Religious identity commitment is the extent to which people have invested in a particular religious worldview and community, whereas religious identity in-depth exploration is the degree to which they are actively seeking to learn more about their religious belief system. The sample included 301 Italian adolescents. Structural equation modeling revealed that spirituality positively and strongly predicted both mediators (i.e., religious identity commitment and in-depth exploration) and that it had a moderate, positive direct link to ethnocultural empathy. The mediators were in turn significantly related to ethnocultural empathy, with the link being negative for commitment but positive for in-depth exploration. Finally, both of these indirect paths from spirituality to ethnocultural empathy were statistically significant. This suggests that spirituality may improve prosocial relations with those of other cultures by encouraging people to further explore their religious worldviews.
Psychology of Religion and Spirituality
Fingerprint Entra nei temi di ricerca di 'Spirituality and Ethnocultural Empathy Among Italian Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Religious Identity Formation Processes'. Insieme formano una fingerprint unica.
Formation Process Arts & Humanities
Spirituality Medicine & Life Sciences
Identity Formation Arts & Humanities
Religious Identity Arts & Humanities
Empathy Arts & Humanities
Mediator Arts & Humanities
World View Arts & Humanities
Religion Medicine & Life Sciences
Lo Coco, A., Inguglia, C., Iannello, N. M., & Hardy, S. A. (2019). Spirituality and Ethnocultural Empathy Among Italian Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Religious Identity Formation Processes. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 11, 32-41.
Spirituality and Ethnocultural Empathy Among Italian Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Religious Identity Formation Processes. / Lo Coco, Alida; Inguglia, Cristiano; Iannello, Nicolò Maria; Hardy, Sam A.
In: Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, Vol. 11, 2019, pag. 32-41.
Lo Coco, A, Inguglia, C, Iannello, NM & Hardy, SA 2019, 'Spirituality and Ethnocultural Empathy Among Italian Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Religious Identity Formation Processes', Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, vol. 11, pagg. 32-41.
Lo Coco A, Inguglia C, Iannello NM, Hardy SA. Spirituality and Ethnocultural Empathy Among Italian Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Religious Identity Formation Processes. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality. 2019;11:32-41.
Lo Coco, Alida ; Inguglia, Cristiano ; Iannello, Nicolò Maria ; Hardy, Sam A. / Spirituality and Ethnocultural Empathy Among Italian Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Religious Identity Formation Processes. In: Psychology of Religion and Spirituality. 2019 ; Vol. 11. pagg. 32-41.
@article{9c1156c410b4489cb73f2a406af160a7,
title = "Spirituality and Ethnocultural Empathy Among Italian Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Religious Identity Formation Processes",
abstract = "The current study examined the unique and combined roles of spirituality and religious identity formation processes on ethnocultural empathy among Italian youth. Spirituality was conceptualized as a desire for self-transcendence. Ethnocultural empathy entails concern for those of other cultural backgrounds. It was hypothesized that spirituality would predict ethnocultural empathy indirectly by way of religious identity commitment and in-depth exploration. Religious identity commitment is the extent to which people have invested in a particular religious worldview and community, whereas religious identity in-depth exploration is the degree to which they are actively seeking to learn more about their religious belief system. The sample included 301 Italian adolescents. Structural equation modeling revealed that spirituality positively and strongly predicted both mediators (i.e., religious identity commitment and in-depth exploration) and that it had a moderate, positive direct link to ethnocultural empathy. The mediators were in turn significantly related to ethnocultural empathy, with the link being negative for commitment but positive for in-depth exploration. Finally, both of these indirect paths from spirituality to ethnocultural empathy were statistically significant. This suggests that spirituality may improve prosocial relations with those of other cultures by encouraging people to further explore their religious worldviews.",
author = "{Lo Coco}, Alida and Cristiano Inguglia and Iannello, {Nicol{\`o} Maria} and Hardy, {Sam A.}",
journal = "Psychology of Religion and Spirituality",
T1 - Spirituality and Ethnocultural Empathy Among Italian Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Religious Identity Formation Processes
AU - Lo Coco, Alida
AU - Inguglia, Cristiano
AU - Iannello, Nicolò Maria
AU - Hardy, Sam A.
N2 - The current study examined the unique and combined roles of spirituality and religious identity formation processes on ethnocultural empathy among Italian youth. Spirituality was conceptualized as a desire for self-transcendence. Ethnocultural empathy entails concern for those of other cultural backgrounds. It was hypothesized that spirituality would predict ethnocultural empathy indirectly by way of religious identity commitment and in-depth exploration. Religious identity commitment is the extent to which people have invested in a particular religious worldview and community, whereas religious identity in-depth exploration is the degree to which they are actively seeking to learn more about their religious belief system. The sample included 301 Italian adolescents. Structural equation modeling revealed that spirituality positively and strongly predicted both mediators (i.e., religious identity commitment and in-depth exploration) and that it had a moderate, positive direct link to ethnocultural empathy. The mediators were in turn significantly related to ethnocultural empathy, with the link being negative for commitment but positive for in-depth exploration. Finally, both of these indirect paths from spirituality to ethnocultural empathy were statistically significant. This suggests that spirituality may improve prosocial relations with those of other cultures by encouraging people to further explore their religious worldviews.
AB - The current study examined the unique and combined roles of spirituality and religious identity formation processes on ethnocultural empathy among Italian youth. Spirituality was conceptualized as a desire for self-transcendence. Ethnocultural empathy entails concern for those of other cultural backgrounds. It was hypothesized that spirituality would predict ethnocultural empathy indirectly by way of religious identity commitment and in-depth exploration. Religious identity commitment is the extent to which people have invested in a particular religious worldview and community, whereas religious identity in-depth exploration is the degree to which they are actively seeking to learn more about their religious belief system. The sample included 301 Italian adolescents. Structural equation modeling revealed that spirituality positively and strongly predicted both mediators (i.e., religious identity commitment and in-depth exploration) and that it had a moderate, positive direct link to ethnocultural empathy. The mediators were in turn significantly related to ethnocultural empathy, with the link being negative for commitment but positive for in-depth exploration. Finally, both of these indirect paths from spirituality to ethnocultural empathy were statistically significant. This suggests that spirituality may improve prosocial relations with those of other cultures by encouraging people to further explore their religious worldviews.
UR - http://psycnet.apa.org/record/2017-52409-001
JO - Psychology of Religion and Spirituality
JF - Psychology of Religion and Spirituality
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1180
|
__label__wiki
| 0.965303
| 0.965303
|
Darren wants to try his luck in theater acting
Darren Espanto to leave PH after ‘D Total Experience’ concert
Maureen Marie Belmonte
Twitter: @MissHappyWriter
Young Total Performer Darren Espanto remains in awe that he was able to stage yet another soldout major concert.
Thousands of fans flocked at D Total Experience at the KIA Theater on June 25 to witness their idol showcase another side of him along with guests Jed Madela, Maja Salvador, Iñigo Pascual, Ylona Garcia and the G Force.
Darren’s concert took place almost a year since his first major concert, which also happened to be his birthday show at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
The young singer is planning to take a break after his concert.
“Magbabakasyon ako. Magbabakasyon ako ng ilang weeks in Canada,” he said in an interview after the concert.
“Baka mag-camping kami or do some fun stuff and just relax and then balik to do shows again,” he added.
It may be recalled that Darren recently released his second solo album titled Be With Me.
Just before his fans could worry about him not returning to the country, Darren immediately stated that he wouldn’t stay too long in Canada.
Meanwhile, Darren says he will be staging another concert, probably in the Big Dome, but not anytime soon.
“Araneta siguro in the next few years tignan natin. But I also want to try theater and I want to do one of those mini shows,” he said.
Darren described the “mini shows” as something like jamming sessions with his fans where there is no big production whatsoever.
About his desire to venture into theater, Darren revealed that he, along with The Voice Kids coach Lea Salonga, previously auditioned for a debut Broadway show.
“We auditioned for a Broadway debut called The Prince and I. Tapos I got the lead role, which was the prince tapos she was supposed to be my mom. But due to our schedules hindi nangyari,” he shared.
Despite what happened, Darren still hopes to try his hand at theater acting some time in the future or once his schedule permits.
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1185
|
__label__wiki
| 0.854946
| 0.854946
|
Sam Milby talks about his thoughts on marriage and romance.
Sam Milby admits he doesn’t know if he’s invited to Anne Curtis’s wedding
During the media launch for his newest album Sam:12 under Star Music, Sam Milby said he is not going to make a big deal about turning 33 later this month. “My birthday actually is in three weeks. I don’t really have any plans. Ginawa ko na yung big celebration nung nag-30 ako. Hindi naman kailangan ng celebration. Parang simpleng dinnner lang with friends, nothing too much. Parang when you hit 30, parang hindi na kailangan mag-celebrate. Maybe when I hit 40 may celebration. Wala akong wish eh. I guess na maraming bibili ng album and maraming makikinig sa album ko sa digital media kasi I’m actually very proud of this album. I can’t think of any wish for myself, just enjoying life and enjoying what’s happening and thankful na after 12 years I’m still here and I’m still working. I just want to travel more. That’s another thing I want to do. I love traveling. Explore the world more while I can. That’s it,” he shared during the Star Music event last May 10 held inside the ABS-CBN compound.
As he turns one year older, Sam said he has noticed one big change with his friends. “Parang lahat ng kaibigan may asawa na. My very first friend sa buong buhay ko Ben Evans he’s living here sa Pilipinas ngayon, yung kasal niya was last week. When you feel it’s the right time, when you feel it’s the right one, dun and I guess that’s the plus side of being a guy, you don’t have that time frame na you feel pressured. But of course I still want to be at a good age to be able to play with my kids. I still want to be young enough to enjoy their youth. I don’t feel too pressured. Basta I’m hoping within my 30s gusto ko siyempre. My dad was 49 when he had me. He was quite old. He’s turning 83 this year. Basta when you feel it’s the right one and the right time and I pop the question, dun na lang malalaman. If it comes to that point I will let you guys know. Pero ayoko ng inuunahan niyo,” he shared.
Sam said he is also happy about the engagement of his ex-girlfriend Anne Curtis. “I was happy for her. They been together for I think mag-se-seven years na. Hindi ko alam kung invited ako (sa wedding),” he admitted. Although photos of himself and girlfriend Mari Jasmine are on social media, Sam said they both agreed to keep important details like when they started dating to themselves. “It hasn’t been that long. Medyo bago pa lang kami. Ayoko ng pag-usapan yun. What I also appreciate about Mari is she’s also a very, very private person when it comes to her personal life. When it comes to our relationship she doesn’t like questions either. Which is hard because me being in showbiz I normally share a lot but I also want to respect her wanting a more private relationship and I do like that actually. Parang having it to yourself,” he added.
Unlike most celebrities, Sam said if ever he will plan a proposal it will be a more intimate and private affair. Sam considers having a non-showbiz girlfriend a big advantage. “When you have a more private relationship and when most of my relationships have been in the public eye it’s nice to have more privacy when it comes to that part of your personal life,” he said.
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1186
|
__label__wiki
| 0.534595
| 0.534595
|
Here are a few reasons why ‘Reply 1988’ has withstood the test of time.
K-Drama Buzz: Why ‘Reply 1988’ is still a hit five years later
Photo credit: @hyeri_0609 IG and Reply 1988 TvN
Having debuted in 2015, the South Korean series Reply 1988 has, without a doubt, aged like a fine wine — becoming a classic K-Drama half a decade later. But what exactly does this particular show have that it remains a hit even up to this day?
If you’re following Anne Curtis on Twitter, you may have probably come across some of her tweets where she talked about the critically-acclaimed show which, she revealed, took her almost ten months to finish. Apparently, she started watching it after hosting the Good Day fan meeting of Park Bo-gum — one of the cast members in the show — in June 2019. She only finished the entire series just this month.
After 1988 years, I’m FINALLY done with reply 1988! ❤️ Started this before I hosted Good Day in Manila 😂 Took me a while. Mej mahaba kasi ung episodes but so worth it. Loved this Family/Youth-oriented series. Reminded me of TGIS and Gimik. Hehe 😂 Galing@how they were...
— Anne Curtis-Smith (@annecurtissmith) April 24, 2020
able to make the 80’s come back to life through the set design and outfits 👍🏽 Every episode was so Heartwarming. No kontrabida. Purely friendship and family issues ❤️
Made me remember my own youth but in the 90’s then transitioning to the 2000’s. Hay. Youth. Reply if you remember the 90’s ? Hehe. ❤️
P.S - Deok-sun ahhh nakadami ka masyado Kay Taek in the last eps ha. My bb bo gummy 😂❤️.
Ok now to start Hi Bye Mama! ❤️
Already have watched it. It’s in my Top 3!!!! Galing galing Yoo ah in!!! And of course kyung-po who is also in reply 1988. https://t.co/7XdEDUxhQi
Love these spunky characters na palaban- Kim Bok joo, Jo Yi-Seo and now sung Deok-sun!! Mga spirit animal 😂❤️
From the ‘80s-themed set design all the way to the costume of the characters in the show, the It’s Showtime host was all praises for what the show had to offer. But more than the visual aesthetics, what caught her attention was the foundation of the show: the story about family and friendship.
And it's precisely this reason Reply 1988 remains a favorite among fans. It holds the same values Filipinos have when it comes to family. And in the case of the show, it's all about treating your friends as part of your family, too.
Anne, now a mother of one, couldn’t help but go on a trip to down memory lane as she was born in the same decade as the setting of the show — only three years older. Right after watching the last episode, she tried to reconnect with her friends in Mandaluyong — the city she grew up in.
Even before winning the hearts of the Filipino audience, the acclaimed tvN-produced show has already proven to be a huge hit in South Korea — holding the record of the fourth highest-rated drama in Korean cable television history.
Anne even admitted it’s one of her top three favorite K-Dramas of all-time.
That's the aftermath of watching #Reply1988 #WhyReply1988. Feeling nostalgic & homesick ka lagi, u feel u want to meet again those friends & neighbors you had in the past. Even the streets and the places you get d longing to see it again bc of the last ep of d drama. 🤧😪🤧 cto pic.twitter.com/iDdOm7otpe
— 🌻GLY🌻 (@itsmeehgly) April 25, 2020
If you’re looking for your next binge on Netflix or Viu, we recommend you watch this show. And with the enhanced community quarantine having been extended for another two weeks, there’s certainly plenty of time for you to catch up on this show.
Reply 1988 is the third installment in the Reply anthology created by Shin Won-ho. It stars Lee Hye-ri, Park Bo-gum, Go Kyung-pyo, Ryu Jun-yeol, and Lee Dong-hwi.
Reply 1988 K-Drama Anne Curtis
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1187
|
__label__cc
| 0.560096
| 0.439904
|
PROTECT THE HARVEST JOINS INSHORE FISHING ASSOCIATION
NORMAN, Okla. (April 8, 2013) — The Inshore Fishing Association (IFA) will partner with Protect the Harvest (protecttheharvest.com) to help reach American farmers, ranchers and outdoorsmen in 2013. The partnership includes the IFA Redfish Tour presented by Cabela’s, the IFA Kayak Fishing Tour presented by Hobie Fishing as well as the new Lucas Oil IFA Pro-Am Redfish Challenge Series presented by Cabela’s. Started by Lucas Oil founder Forrest Lucas, Protect the Harvest was organized to bring a collective voice to American farmers who have recently come under fire from radical animal rights organizations trying to interfere with their way of life. “It’s our goal to help raise awareness of the issues,” said IFA Marketing Director Bart Schad. “It’s an honor to partner with Protect the Harvest and Forrest Lucas. We hope to grow the relationship for years to come.” Lucas, who drove trucks in the Midwest before co-founding Lucas Oil with his wife Charlotte, knows how vital agriculture and ranching are to the American economy. He was called to action when one group in particular, the Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS) came to Missouri, a state where Lucas raises cattle. “The HSUS claims they are about animal welfare, but they are not,” Lucas said. “They don’t support animal shelters or any organizations like that. They tried to pass a puppy mill law that was worded so vaguely that these regulations would have effected more than illegal pet breeders, it would have also covered honest, hard-working people raising chickens, cattle and pigs.” “Our focus in on educating America on what’s really happening out there and I’m happy to say that the word is spreading fast,” Lucas continued. “We will continue to safeguard American agriculture as long as the need is there.” Drawing inshore anglers from Texas to the Carolinas and beyond, the IFA Redfish Tour is the largest and oldest redfish tour in the nation. Offering anglers the opportunity to compete in low-entry fee events, redfish anglers can fish close to home, minimize expenses and compete for lucrative winnings and contingency prizes. The Lucas Oil IFA Pro-Am Redfish Challenge series is being billed as the ultimate redfish showdown, featuring the sport’s best anglers in a high stakes, made-for-TV competition. The IFA Kayak Fishing Tour presented by Hobie Fishing is the fastest-growing kayak fishing tournament trail in the county. Kayak anglers competing in the catch-photograph-release tournaments can take advantage of the numerous money and product prizes awarded to competitors. For more information or to become a member of the IFA, visit www.ifatours.com. Contact: Greg Duncan Blue Heron Communications (800) 654-3766 greg@blueheroncomm.com
Action Alert — Missouri Right to Farm
H is for Hay — An A to Z about Agriculture
Aurelia Skipwith is Confirmed as Next Director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Happy National Ag Day 2015!
Supporters Celebrate Protect The Harvest with a Night to Remember
The Passing of the PACT Act Raises Concerns
Norman Borlaug: Agriculture Hero
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1188
|
__label__wiki
| 0.84819
| 0.84819
|
The Watch House
Trudeau Confronted by Indigenous Leader at Liberal Fundraiser
22 May 2019, Unceded Coast Salish Territory (Vancouver, BC) – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was interrupted during his speech at a fundraiser by Indigenous leaders demanding he cancel the Trans Mountain pipeline today in downtown Vancouver. Outside, Indigenous community members, community groups, conservationists and students called on the Liberal government to take the climate emergency seriously and demonstrate their commitment by cancelling the pipeline and tanker project that would add more than 70 mega tonnes of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere every year.
The crowd of around two hundred was accompanied by a Jumbotron crowd funded by Leadnow and SumOfUs members with the message “Trudeau, No Pipelines in a Climate Emergency”.
Will George, Tsleil-Waututh community member and spiritual leader of Protect the Inlet, attended the fundraiser and interrupted the Prime Minister as he began speaking, “As long as Justin Trudeau continues to come to BC and sell his dirty pipeline, I’ll be here to tell him that he will be met with fierce opposition. He sells his story of truth and reconciliation and tells the world that he wants to be a climate leader while buying a diluted bitumen pipeline.”
There has been no formal accounting of climate pollution from the Trans Mountain pipeline and tanker project from the federal government, but a study commissioned by the City of Vancouver determined the downstream climate impacts of greenhouse gas pollution to be 71.1 Mt Co2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) annually, roughly equivalent to 13,694,444 passenger vehicles driven for one year or the amount of carbon sequestered by 75,912,447 acres of forest in a year.
“Dangerous wildfires fueled by the climate crisis are forcing evacuations in northern Alberta, but while firefighting crews from across the country are rushing to tackle the fires, Justin Trudeau and his cabinet are considering re-approving a tar sands pipeline.” said Sven Biggs, Climate and Energy Campaigner for Stand.earth. “I hope that he hears the message today that you can not be a leader in the fight against climate change while you are building a pipeline.”
New Environment Canada research published in Nature Communications reveals that oil sands emissions have been underestimated by 64%, adding urgency to the call to evaluate the full climate impacts of the project, while the Liberal government has a motion to declare Canada in a “Climate Emergency” in the House of Commons this week as the 2019 federal election campaign heats up.
“The climate crisis is a top issue for voters in this election, and that will increase through wildfire season. If Trudeau approves this pipeline, he’ll destroy his credibility as a climate leader — and that could cost him the election,” says Sonia Theroux, Co-Executive Director of social change advocacy group, Leadnow. “Millennials, now the largest vote block in Canada, were key to his 2015 win and they won’t elect a pipeline Prime Minister.”
The event was organized by the Wilderness Committee, Lead Now, SumofUs, Stand.Earth, Coast Protectors/UBCIC, and Protect the Inlet.
Kwekwecnewtxw is an Indigenous led initiative, supported by allied organizations.
This website uses cookies to provide and improve its services. By continuing to use this website, you consent to our use of cookies. If you do not consent, please view our Cookie Policy for more information.Dismiss
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1189
|
__label__cc
| 0.713383
| 0.286617
|
A Message from Superintendent Susan Enfield: Update on Fall Planning
I want to give you an update on where we are in planning for school in the fall.
Yesterday, the state school superintendent announced that schools could reopen in September for in-person instruction if allowed by local public health departments, with these restrictions:
Students and staff must stay six feet apart to prevent spread of the coronavirus.
Schools that do not have space for six-foot distancing must develop alternate day or other modified scheduling.
Students and staff must wear face coverings (with accommodations for those who cannot for health and safety reasons.)
Schools must be ready to return to system-wide distance learning quickly if infections spike.
King County is still in Phase 1.5 of the Governor’s reopening plan and is expected to be among the last to fully reopen. In addition, our schools cannot accommodate all students at one time with six-foot distancing. Given that, it is unlikely that Highline will be able to open our schools in September with all students present full time.
We have several workgroups planning for reopening, including spacing and modified scheduling, in collaboration with the unions that represent our teachers and staff. We are planning for scenarios that include:
Continued distance learning for all students, if necessary for public safety
A combination of distance learning and in-school instruction with measures to maintain physical distancing.
In addition, with funding from the Gates Foundation, we have partnered with McKinsey & Company, a national consulting firm, to help us build operational plans, and I am talking with other superintendents across our state and nation on a daily basis.
We have just completed surveying staff and families about distance learning and will use these survey results in our planning. Today, we are launching the first of two Thoughtexchange conversations to get your input. We will also gather feedback from the Superintendent’s Family Action Committee, the Superintendent's Student Leadership Team and other representatives of our students and families.
We will update you weekly throughout the summer as we monitor public health guidance and develop our reopening plan.
We are grateful for your participation and patience as we respond to these unprecedented circumstances. Please know that our Highline Promise to know every student by name, strength and need remains as strong as ever.
Susan Enfield, Ed.D.
susan.enfield@highlineschools.org
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1191
|
__label__wiki
| 0.813518
| 0.813518
|
Dossiers >
Medics: there is a shortage of absolutely everything
Although Russia still has a relatively low number of confirmed corona cases, medics are bracing themselves for the worst, facing serious shortages of personal protective equipment and pressure on medical staff. Online newspaper Meduza asked medics in the whole country about their experiences. If the pandemic escalates, all the existing systemic problems in the Russian medical system will explode, conclude Pavel Merzlikin and Alexey Yablokov.
President Putin during his visit to Covid-19 hospital in Kommunarka near Moscow on March 24. Photo: Kremlin.ru
On March 25, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a televised nationwide address on the coronavirus pandemic (since March 31th Moscow and many regions have been going into full lockdown which the president called just a 'non-working week', ed.). He explicitly recognized the contributions of Russian doctors, saying, 'you are now on the front lines of defense for our country. My heartfelt thanks to all of you for your self-sacrificing work.'
A week beforehand, Russia’s Health Ministry issued Order No. 198, titled 'On a temporary workflow for medical organizations to fulfill prevention and risk reduction measures against the spread of the new coronavirus infection COVID-19.' The order listed specific steps that both clinic directors and health directors at regional governments are expected to take as the pandemic escalates across Russia. Among other things, the Health Ministry expects medical facilities to be prepared for an influx of patients with acute respiratory symptoms and ready to test them immediately for the new coronavirus, all while protecting workers using personal protective equipment (PPE) and disposable laboratory equipment. The order suspends routine health examinations and tells clinical staff to look into the possibility of rescheduling pre-planned treatment, including inpatient treatment.
The day after the Health Ministry released its order, we asked medical professionals to contact us and describe what they actually see on the ground in Russia’s hospitals, from caseloads to supply levels. By March 31, we had received more than 500 responses from medical workers around the country, from Moscow and St. Petersburg to Udmurtia and Khabarovsk.
We then reached out to more than 30 of those sources using the contact information they provided. That group included doctors, among them infectious disease specialists, as well as other medical personnel such as nurses and technicians. The majority of these sources spoke to severe obstacles already facing the Russian healthcare system but requested anonymity out of concerns that they might be fired. Their names and titles are in Meduza’s possession, as are additional documents confirming their roles in the healthcare system. For example, most of the individuals quoted below provided copies of their professional identification records.
President Putin adresses the nation on the coronavirus for the first time on March 25. Photo: Kremlin.ru
'We are no China'
The most frequent complaint we received from medical staff was that their facilities were either running low on personal protective equipment or had run out of protective supplies altogether. Russia’s hospitals don’t have enough masks, gloves, or antiseptics to keep employees from getting infected and, in turn, infecting more patients. Kristina, a nurse from Yekaterinburg who asked for her name to be changed, told Meduza that her hospital’s leadership had ordered all employees to sew their own masks out of gauze or risk being fired. 'We’re no China. We don’t have anything here. That’s what my bosses are telling me,' Kristina added.
Most sources requested anonymity out of concern that they might be fired
Medical workers from Moscow, St. Petersburg, the Leningrad region, and other areas described similar shortages. Nurses and even doctors reported having to purchase masks out of pocket or sew them at home. 'We haven’t been given respirators. It was lucky that shortly before the pandemic, we had bought respirators on our own dime to protect ourselves from tuberculosis,' said Ivan, who works in a hospital in the Stavropol territory.
Special protective suits for doctors working with potential COVID-19 patients are also in short supply. Most of our sources said their hospitals simply don’t have any. 'We have the usual sterile coats and everyday masks. We only see the rest on TV. We don’t have anything that we should. On the local level, in individual hospitals, what happens is that the doctors just put on what they have,' explained Tatiana, a medical worker from the Tyumen region.
Some professionals working in hospitals that have confirmed COVID-19 cases said they do have protective suits and masks, but employees are still at risk because the equipment is low-quality. 'The masks aren’t flush to the face, and they don’t provide complete cover,' wrote Artyom, who works at a hospital in the Tula region.
Doctors also said their hospitals have been unable to buy new equipment due to tight budgets and a spike in prices for the scarce supplies they need. Lead doctors at hospitals have resorted to asking their staff to save masks by changing them less often than the typically prescribed two-hour cycle. Doctors usually have to disinfect their own masks as well. Some have had to wear each mask they can get for several days in a row.
Shortage of tests outside Moscow and St. Petersburg
Most doctors who contacted us from hospitals where COVID-19 cases have been confirmed said they and their staff take no additional protective measures unless a given patient has already tested positive. Staff examine patients who display fevers and other common symptoms of the new coronavirus wearing ordinary gauze masks, which have been shown to prevent viral infections at far lower rates than disposable masks.
The assumption that patients do not have COVID-19 unless their cases are confirmed is also putting other patients at risk. 'Only confirmed coronavirus cases are being treated in the infectious disease building. Patients who have viral pneumonia, atypical pneumonia, or acute respiratory viral infections but do not have any foreign travel in their medical histories typically stay in the therapeutic building [with non-COVID-19 patients] until a coronavirus infection is confirmed,' said Artyom from the Tula region.
Despite the risk of the doctor-patient and patient-patient contacts involved in that setup, it is rare for either the doctors or the patients involved to be isolated. 'Doctors and personnel aren’t tested unless there are symptoms,' said Dmitry, who works in a Moscow hospital (the chief doctor of Moscows main Covid-19 hospital tested positive on March 31th - ed.). However, many hospitals have begun measuring their workers’ temperatures as they enter and banning all visits from relatives, even to newborn babies.
Hospital employees say their workplaces have not taken extra precautions in part because they are already short-staffed and in part due to a shortage in express tests, which are not available at all in most hospitals outside Moscow and St. Petersburg. Tatiana from the Tyumen region said that doctors in her hospital can take swabs, but they have to send them into the regional capital, Tyumen, to be analyzed. 'They aren’t sent into the city right away, and when they are driven over, we don’t know how many days later they analyze the samples. We have to let our patients out of quarantine without any test results after the 14 days are up,' she explained.
President Putin with chief doctor of Moscows main Covid-19 hospital one week before the doctor tested positive on corona. Photo: Kremlin.ru.
Some medical workers who work directly with coronavirus tests have been able to test themselves. However, even they have had to grapple with supply shortages. Ivan (name changed), a biologist working in a Moscow laboratory, said he and his coworkers were notified last week that they would be processing coronavirus tests.
‘At first, as far as PPE goes, there were standard disposable surgical sets (cloth shoe covers, suits, hats, masks) and gloves. Those sets are entirely adequate if you’re looking for protection against typical biological materials. But they do not protect the neck, the eyes, or the lower legs. On short notice, our bosses got ahold of disposable overalls with hoods, glasses, and plastic face protection shields. So far, it’s been enough, but the organization itself is buying everything. Those expenses were not planned in our budget, and before long, we might be seeing a deficit in [financial] resources for purchasing equipment, disposable supplies, and so on,' Ivan said.
On top of the threat of supply shortages, about a third of the staff at Ivan’s workplace have taken leave without pay to avoid coming into contact with the potentially infectious samples coming into the lab, he said. Another third have agreed to work with the samples, and the other third has to handle all of the laboratory’s routine work. The biologists are now working at least 13 hours a day, including on weekends.
Increased workload
Routine care presents a challenge amid the pandemic, too. Many hospitals haven’t cut off non-coronavirus-related doctors’ visits, according to several doctors in a range of different regions. With medical workers trying to do their normal jobs while caring for COVID-19 patients, their overall workload has severely increased. One employee at a private dental clinic that is not in Moscow or St. Petersburg said his employer hasn’t just kept routine visits going; his team has started describing every case as ‘sharp pain' to keep patients in the clinic’s cycle. Another medical worker said his institution has only stopped physicals and other exams on paper, while in reality, there are 'lines of 80 – 90 people' outside the doctors’ offices.
In yet another side of the healthcare pipeline, several ambulance staffers told Meduza that calls have spiked in recent days. That influx has included a large number of calls triggered by the psychological effects of the COVID-19 epidemic: some callers have respiratory symptoms that do not require emergency care, while others have psychologically-induced coughs or psychic breakdowns. Patients who might previously have called a doctor or an urgent care facility are now immediately calling ambulances and asking for an express coronavirus test to be conducted on the spot at home. Trauma bay employees, meanwhile, have reported a drop in their workload as more and more people stay home, making them less susceptible to injury.
Some medics noted that their hospitals have not seen a serious uptick in traffic and have been doing fine as a result. Most believed this was the case because no part of Russia has yet reached the peak of its local coronavirus epidemic. One neurologist from Novokuznetsk, Dmitry (name changed), said that even though his hospital has cancelled all routine visits, its workload never decreased: 'There are a whole lot of calls, people panicking, and our ambulances are very, very busy,' he said.
Hospitals are seriously understaffed
Medical workers told Meduza that many nurses and hospital aides are now working 1.5 times or double their usual full-time hours. Doctors are being called back from vacation time or prohibited from taking days off. On top of those extra hours, many hospital staffers are seeing their facilities open new wings or buildings for future coronavirus patients without making any new hires to match. They expect even more pressure on their time and labor in the coming weeks.
Dmitry, the neurologist working in Novokuznetsk, emphasized in an interview that even before the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors were facing heavy workloads due to a shortage of mid-rank and junior staff. He said the May Decrees, a series of national policy goals issued by Vladimir Putin in 2018, are in part responsible for that shortage: the decrees protected salaries for hospital aides but not janitors, leading many facilities to lay off all of their aides only to rehire them as janitors. 'They do a large cluster of the work here. They won’t go into the hotbed [of the pandemic] and keep working, and they’ll be right not to. Our department is a unified mechanism. A doctor can do their nurse’s work, and the nurse can do their aide’s work. And that’s exactly what we’re going to do, but will that produce what we want to see — a smoothly operating mechanism that can cover our society like an umbrella? I doubt it. There’s a little aphorism going around nowadays: "What’s the difference between a war hero and a veteran? The veteran spends his time reminiscing sadly about the war hero and making toasts for him to rest in peace."’
'There’s a shortage of absolutely everything, from medications to equipment and all the way to personnel'
In most of the regions we surveyed, medical workers told us that hospitals are currently working to establish a reserve of doctors from various departments who can help infectious disease specialists, primary care doctors, and pulmonologists at the peak of the epidemic. Meanwhile, post-doctoral residents completing their training in Moscow’s hospitals wrote that they’ve been offered full-time jobs in their infectious disease departments as ICU anesthesiologists, pulmonologists, primary care doctors, and infectious disease specialists. Similar practices have been reported among medical students in New York. 'We had a meeting, and they said they’d be sending us off to work. They also hinted that if we say no, it’ll happen anyway, just without pay — as practice,' one Moscow medical resident said.
A number of medical staff emphasized to us that in some hospitals, the situation is so bad that when the COVID-19 pandemic reaches its peak, it will make 'no real difference' for seriously ill patients whether they seek hospitalization or stay home.
Overall, most doctors said that as the coronavirus pandemic escalates, all the existing fault lines in the Russian medical system will expand. 'We have to remember what’s happened to the medical system within the last few years (critics say reforms have made the Russian public healthcare system less accessible, especially for people in the regions - ed.). First of all, there’s been a drop in motivation, both materially and socially — people don’t like doctors, see. The feeling is that we’re responsible for anything and everything that goes wrong. Second of all, there’s a lack of trust in administrators. We’ve gotten used to solving every problem ourselves in most cases. We’ve gotten used to lies about our raises and our equipment purchases. Plus, there’s a shortage of absolutely everything, from medications to equipment and all the way to personnel,' concluded the neurologist, Dmitry, in an interview for Meduza.
Alle artikelen in dit dossier
alle dossiers >>
Wekelijkse update?
Iedere donderdag uitgelichte artikelen in uw mailbox
Eerst doorlezen? U kunt zich ook later aanmelden via de home pagina.
Als u in uw browser de cookies blokkeert, ziet u deze popup steeds weer. Daarvoor excuus.
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1195
|
__label__wiki
| 0.984708
| 0.984708
|
Entertainment Selena Gomez shares amazing throwback from elementary school -- see the pic
07:00 17 october 2019 Source: wonderwall.com
Kylie Jenner Shares Cryptic Quote About Happiness After Travis Scott Split
On her own. Kylie Jenner posted a cryptic quote about happiness following her split from Travis Scott. “Happiness is a choice, not a result. Nothing will make you happy until you choose to be happy. No person will make you happy unless you decide to be happy,” the quote shared by Jenner via Instagram Story on Sunday, October 6, reads. “Your happiness will not come to you. It can only come from you.”© Rob Latour/Shutterstock; Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock Kylie Jennerm and Travis Scott.
Selena Gomez went back in time on Instagram on Wednesday, posting an adorable throwback picture from Many of Selena 's celebrity friends applauded the picture of their fresh-faced friend. The elementary school social media post also comes after she was seen heading to Niall Horan's
Watch Selena Gomez SURPRISE Students at Her Former Middle School ! Selena Gomez Surprises Amazing Young Change-Makers at WE Day - Продолжительность: 1:01 WE Movement 25 086 просмотров.
© REUTERS/Stephane Mahe Selena Gomez. Selena Gomez went back in time on Instagram on Wednesday, posting an adorable throwback picture from elementary school.
In the image, the singer, 27, wears a denim dress over a white t-shirt. Her hair is voluminous as she smiles for the camera, her new teeth starting to fill in.
A post shared by Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) on Oct 16, 2019 at 12:01pm PDT
"We always go into it blindly," she captioned the sweet snap.
Many of Selena's celebrity friends applauded the picture of their fresh-faced friend.
DJ Snake and celebrity stylist Chloe Bartoli summed up their feelings with three letters: "OMG."
Rihanna Addresses Pregnancy Rumours in New Video
Rihanna hilariously addressed speculation that she was expecting a child with her boyfriend, Hassan Jameel. In a one-on-one interview with Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, the Fenty Beauty mogul revealed whether she was interested in having children in the near future.
Selena Gomez is feeling confident and proud, and is showing the world her kidney transplant scar, three years after receiving a new organ from her best friend.
Selena Gomez is reliving some of her favorite 2019 moments. In a series of posts to her Instagram Story on Wednesday, the 26-year-old shared pics For Gomez , 2019 was a year full of friendship; she spent time cuddling with Taylor Swift's cats, attending a Kacey Musgraves concert with a group of
Lisa Rinna said, "Oh Yes Baby Girl." Julie Michaels commented, "OMG MY HEARTTTT."
"Omg little QT!!," Nina Dobrev said.
A post shared by Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) on Oct 7, 2019 at 3:36pm PDT
Selena's previous social media post came a little over a week ago. In that image she appeared sleepy in bed and without makeup. She was cuddled up to a blanket in the snap.
"Me, all the time," she wrote.
© Gregory Pace/Shutterstock Selena Gomez attends the premiere of
The elementary school social media post also comes after she was seen heading to Niall Horan's house in Los Angeles. Further, just last week the One Directioner shared an Instagram snap from a group dinner where it appeared he had his arm wrapped around her.
Jennifer Aniston shares very rare childhood photo for Throwback Thursday... as she already has 12.6M followers 2 days after joining Instagram
Jennifer Aniston shared a rare throwback photo from when she was a small child on Thursday. The 50-year-old Friends vet looked to be about three-years-old.The 50-year-old Friends vet looked to be about three-years-old as she stared into the camera with a floral-print hat on.
Selena Gomez is surrounding herself with only the best of friends. Stevens took to Instagram on Thursday to share a photo of herself with Gomez , Simi Khadra, Haze Khadra, Ashley Cook, Zahra Khadra also took to her Instagram Story to share a cute snap of Gomez cuddling up with a small pup.
See more ideas about Selena gomez , Selena , Marie gomez . Selena Gomez Shares Story Behind Her Upcoming Album Title 'Revival': Photo #851659. Selena Gomez covers up with a cozy cardigan while shooting a video for her upcoming single in Los Angeles on Friday night (August 15).
A source told E! News afterward that their relationship is simply platonic, saying they are "not dating and have been hanging out as friends" for a while.
Pictures: Celeb couples who've collaborated on music together
1/25 SLIDES © Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation
For some celebrity couples, mixing business and pleasure leads to great art. Join Wonderwall.com as we take a look at the famous lovers who've made magic in the music studio together... starting with the reigning king and queen of hip hop, JAY-Z and Beyonce. The Carters have a long history of collaborating, including on their 2003 Grammy-winning song "Crazy in Love" and their 2018 Grammy-winning album "Everything Is Love." More recently, Bey and Jay recorded the hit song "Mood 4 Eva," which was featured on 2019's "The Lion King: The Gift" soundtrack. Keep reading to see who else has dropped a duet with their significant other...
Selena Gomez confirms new music with cryptic social media posts
Selena Gomez sent fans into frenzy when she confirmed her new album is ready for release on social media. The singer is gearing up to drop her first full collection since 2015's Revival, and has started teasing fans with promotional glimpses.On Wednesday, Selena took to Instagram to share a childhood photo of herself with the lyric-worthy caption: "We always go into it blindly."Within minutes, followers flocked to the comments to question whether the star was teasing new music, and it wasn't long until their suspicions were confirmed.
See more ideas about Selena gomez , Selena and Selena gomez style. Brand ambassador Selena Gomez channels west coast vibes in these white trainers. From Kylie Jenner to Rihanna, we can't get enough of all the amazing images from past and present PUMA campaigns -- and you can check
Следующее. Selena Gomez Gets Unexpected Kiss From Fan & Crushed on Jesse McCartney? Selena Gomez shows mad love for the fans at 'Behaving Badly' Los Angeles premiere - Продолжительность: 2:13 WMTV 53 058 просмотров.
2/25 SLIDES © Kevin Mazur/WireImage
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello went public as a couple in the summer of 2019. In 2015 -- when they were just friends -- the two released "I Know What You Did Last Summer." Then in 2019, they collaborated on the sexy summer single "Senorita," which features lyrics hinting about a pair who are more than pals -- like "You say we're just friends / But friends don't know the way you taste."
3/25 SLIDES © Getty Images
The musical collaboration between Taylor Swift and then-beau Calvin Harris included a third wheel. Their song, "This is What You Came For," was co-written by Taylor under the pseudonym Nils Sjöberg but was performed by Calvin and pop star Rihanna. The video for the hit single won an MTV Video Music Award but Taylor and Calvin's romance flatlined in 2016 just a few months after the song hit the airwaves.
4/25 SLIDES © WireImage
Speaking of Taylor Swift, even though she only dated John Mayer for a few months (does it even count as a relationship?), the world got "Half of My Heart" to commemorate their short-lived love affair. The song was featured on John's fourth studio album, "Battle Scars," which dropped on Nov. 17, 2009 -- right before the pair reportedly kicked off their micro-romance.
Kylie Minogue shares gorgeous birthday tribute for Dannii
Kylie Minogue has shared a series of gorgeous throwback photos for sister, Dannii Minogue's 48th birthday.And no matter how famous you are, when it comes to Instagram - celebrities are just like us.
The hottest sales on eBay.com.au this week
Ad eBay.com.au
Katy Perry fell for John Mayer in 2012 and the following year, they released a song together, the duet "Who You Love." John and Katy, who were on and off for years, eventually parted ways for good in 2015.
6/25 SLIDES © Rex USA
Meek Mill and Nicki Minaj might have chucked a deuce on their two-year romance, but before they split in 2017, they gifted the world with multiple song collaborations (many recorded before they were officially an item), including the 2015 track "All Eyes on You." Following their breakup, Nicki has gone after Meek in verse, rapping on "Barbie Dreams," "Meek still be in my DMs / I be having to duck him."
7/25 SLIDES © Getty Images for J/P Haitian Relief Organization
You might not remember that Gwyneth Paltrow is an amazing singer (we present the song "Cruisin'" that she sang with Huey Lewis in the film "Duets" as evidence). It's no wonder then that she and her first husband, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, collaborated on the song "Everglow" off Coldplay's 2016 album "A Head Full of Dreams." Here's the catch: They actually worked together after they consciously uncoupled.
8/25 SLIDES © Frazer Harrison /Getty Images
The studio collaborations between Migos rapper Offset and rapper Cardi B are many. The couple, who got together and married in 2017, have contributed to numerous songs on each other's albums including the tracks "Lick," "Bartier Cardi," "Clout" and "Motorsport," among others.
No, Hailey Bieber Didn't Throw Shade at Selena Gomez's New Song
The model responded to fans claims that her Instagram story was a reaction to the recent release.Hailey Bieber would very much like to be excluded from this narrative.
9/25 SLIDES © Getty Images North America
Ariana Grande has collaborated on music with her lovers several times, including on "Stick Around" with Graham Phillips, "Almost is Never Enough" with Nathan Sykes and several songs (like "The Way" ) with the late Mac Miller. Of course, Ariana also released several tracks with former boyfriend Big Sean (seen here) before and during their eight-month relationship. Our favorite was the 2014 single "Big Mistake," which may or may not have been a window into the young couple's fast-paced relationship.
10/25 SLIDES © Invision/AP
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are country music royalty. Over the course of their more than two-decade-long marriage, they've collaborated on numerous romantic melodies. Some of our absolute favorite duets include 2017's "Keep Your Eyes on Me," 1998's "Just to Hear You Say That You Love Me," 2002's "Let's Make Love" and 2005's "Like We Never Loved At All" (the latter two songs won Grammys for best country collaboration).
Coupon promotions: save 10% or more on eBay
11/25 SLIDES © Susan Wood/Getty Images
The Beatles star John Lennon and wife Yoko Ono had a creative connection that stimulated and inspired multiple collaborations in art, photography and, of course, music. Together, they created iconic songs like "Give Peace a Chance" and "Imagine." John also helped Yoko write many of the songs on her album "Fly" including "Don't Worry Kyoko," "Hirake" and "Mrs. Lennon."
12/25 SLIDES © Nancy Rivera/Ace Pictures/Shutterstock
Music superstar and former "The Voice" coach Alicia Keys and her husband, rapper and music producer Swizz Beatz, haven't just recorded a song together -- they've also written music together. The couple, who married in 2010 and share two sons, first collaborated in 2007 on Alicia's "Waiting For Your Love" then returned to the studio in 2009 to co-write songs like "Put It In a Love Song," "Wait Till You See My Smile" and "Million Dollar Bill" (Whitney Houston recorded that last one the same year). In 2011, Alicia and Swizz -- whose real name is Kasseem Dean -- dropped the club hit "International Party" featuring both of them on the mic.
Selena Gomez Surprises Fans With Bold New Song 'Look At Her Now' & Colorful Music Video
One day after dropping her emotional ballad "Lose You to Love Me," Selena Gomez surprised fans Wednesday night with another new song, and a colorful, confident music video to go along with it. The new track, "Look At Her Now," seems to explore the same themes of moving on from a failed romance, only with lyrics seemingly written in third-person and a much higher-energy vibe.
13/25 SLIDES © WireImage
Exes Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber reportedly worked together on a song called "Can't Steal Our Love" back in 2013. It was never released, but in 2017, while Jelena seemed to be rekindling their romance, the song was leaked online, though it was missing most of Justin's lines. While the two have moved on in their lives -- Justin married Hailey Baldwin in 2018-- we can still dream that the two might reunite to finish their song.
Ciara is no stranger to collaborating with the men in her life. In 2005, she and then-boyfriend Bow Wow dropped the track "Like You," which went on to reach No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Long after she and Bow Wow were through, Ciara connected with another musical star, Future (seen here), in 2013. The same year they confirmed their relationship, the two also dropped the track "Body Party," which explored how they met and fell in love. While their music has lived on, their relationship ended. Not long after becoming parents to son Future Wilburn, the couple broke up right before they'd planned to get married.
Canadian music stars Chad Kroeger and Avril Lavigne fell for one another while working together on one of her albums. They collaborated on music including the haunting love song "Let Me Go" in 2013. Their 2015 divorce after two years of marriage didn't mean the end of their musical connection, however. Chad and Avril have remained friends since their split, with Avril revealing that she occasionally sends Chad her music to get his input.
16/25 SLIDES © Arthur Mola/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
How heartbreaking is it to listen to Erykah Badu and Common's 2002 love song "Love of My Life," knowing that they broke up that same year? With lyrics like "Love of my life / You are my friend / Love of my life / A dude I can depend, yeah, yeah / Love of my life / Feels like a simple true love, yeah," we can't help but wonder what went wrong in their two-year romance. Common did reveal in 2019 that the breakup left him so crushed, he had a hard time eating. Eventually, however, the loss allowed him to realize his own need for growth and set him on a path of empowerment and self love.
Kylie Jenner Shares Rare Throwback Pregnancy Photo of Her Bare Baby Bump
Stormi's mom posted the portrait as a way to highlight the strong women in her life.The 22-year-old makeup mogul took to Instagram on Throwback Thursday to post a stunning portrait of herself and her bare baby bump in celebration of the women in her life.
Up to 50% off groceries: Coles weekly specials
17/25 SLIDES © Harry Langdon/Getty Images
Sonny Bono and Cher are arguably two of the most famous collaborators in the history of music. During their decade-long romance, the couple produced dozens of hit duets including "I've Got You Babe," "The Beat Goes On," "All I Ever Need Is You" (which earned them a Grammy nomination) and "Let It Be Me." After their divorce in 1975, they went on to launch solo careers, with Cher becoming a multi-platinum, Grammy- and Oscar-winning star. Sonny died in a 1998 skiing accident.
18/25 SLIDES © Getty Images North America
"American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks began dating "Whatcha Say" singer Jason Derulo in 2011 and before long, the pair were inseparable. They collaborated on songs like Jason's 2014 hit "Vertigo" and Jordin appeared in the video for Jason's song "Marry Me." Weirdly enough, the matrimonial-themed music reportedly caused friction in their relationship, with Jason later telling Ryan Seacrest that Jordin was "pressuring him" to get married -- a claim Jordin denied. The couple broke up for good in 2014.
19/25 SLIDES © Charles Sykes/REX/Shutterstock
Former country music sweethearts Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert spent nine years together and in that time, left us with a treasure trove of hits to remind us of their love. From their early duet of "You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma" in 2005 (while Blake was still married to his first wife, Kaynette Williams) to their later hits like "Home," "Bare Skin Rug" and "Over You," Miranda and Blake were no strangers to appearing on each other's albums. In 2015, they divorced after four years of marriage.
20/25 SLIDES © The LIFE Picture Collection via
Onetime lovers Lil' Kim and Notorious B.I.G. (seen here with Sean "Puffy" Combs in 1995) collaborated on tracks before and, thanks to vocals he'd already recorded, after his 1997 shooting death. They include "Notorious B.I.G.," "Get Money" and "Crush On You."
21/25 SLIDES © Dennis Hart/ANL/Shutterstock
Rock royalty Johnny Cash and wife June Carter Cash met while performing at the same venue in the 1950s. They later fell in love and spent decades collaborating on music together. Some of their best known hits include "If I Were a Carpenter," "Oh, What a Good Thing We Had," "It Ain't Me Babe" and "Jackson." On Nov. 5, 2002, Johnny released his final album, "American IV: The Man Comes Around," which featured his powerful cover of Nine Inch Nails' "Hurt." June would appear with Johnny in the 2003 video just months before her death on May 15 and his on Sept. 12 that same year.
Long before JAY-Z and Beyonce were music royalty, Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston held the title. After falling in love in 1989 at the height of their careers, it wasn't long before they collaborated in the studio. In 1992, the same year the couple married (and one year before their daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, was born), Bobby released "Something In Common" featuring vocals from Whitney, who also appeared in the track's music video. Whitney died in 2012 a few years after they divorced.
23/25 SLIDES © Dave Allocca/StarPix/REX/Shutterstock
After meeting and falling for one another in 2002, rapper Nas and singer Kelis wasted no time collaborating in the studio. Some of their greatest tracks include 2005's "In Public" and 2006's "Blindfold Me" and "Not Going Back." But by 2009, the couple -- who'd married in 2005 and welcomed a son, Knight Jones, in 2009 -- had split.
24/25 SLIDES © Rex USA
Legendary soul singer Tina Turner came to fame as one-half of the married musical duo Ike and Tina Turner in the 1960s and '70s. Together, they collaborated on songs like "Proud Mary," "A Fool in Love" and "It's Gonna Work Out Fine." By 1978, Tina had divorced Ike, alleging domestic abuse and intimidation, and set out on a path to becoming a Grammy-winning solo superstar.
25/25 SLIDES © Disney Channel/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock
Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas briefly dated after meeting on the set of their 2008 Disney Channel movie "Camp Rock" (seen here). Although they technically weren't dating during filming, the future lovebirds did write and perform the song "This Is Me" together, which, as we all know, was featured in the movie.
Kylie Jenner Shares Rare Throwback Pregnancy Photo of Her Bare Baby Bump .
Selena Gomez Visiting Ex After Justin Bieber Wedding
Selena Gomez & Niall Horan have been seeing each other longer than fans expected. Justin & Hailey drop hints about having children and much more.
CURRENT PLAYLIST | AUGUST 2017
heyyyy babes! today's video is SUPER overdue. but, better late then never right? anyway, todays video is me sharing my august playlist, and in a few weeks i'll ...
Jennifer Aniston shares very rare childhood photo for Throwback Thursday... as
Selena Gomez Surprises Fans With Bold New Song 'Look At Her Now' & Colorful...
Julien Doré: a detail on his last photo makes Clara Luciani react who laughs, the singer renames her "Clara Cordula"
Between geopolitics and poverty, Ukraine deprived of an anti-Covid vaccine
De Jong leads Barca to Elche win without Messi
Posh and Specs: David Beckham smolders in spectacles in Instagram snap
Selena Gomez shares amazing throwback from elementary school
Selena Gomez went back in time on Instagram on Wednesday, posting an adorable throwback picture from Many of Selena 's celebrity friends applauded the picture of their fresh-faced friend. The elementary school social media post also comes after she was seen heading to Niall Horan's www.msn.com
Selena Gomez Surprises Unsuspecting High School Students -- See
Watch Selena Gomez SURPRISE Students at Her Former Middle School ! Selena Gomez Surprises Amazing Young Change-Makers at WE Day - Продолжительность: 1:01 WE Movement 25 086 просмотров. www.youtube.com
Selena Gomez is proud to show her transplant scar - CNN
Selena Gomez is feeling confident and proud, and is showing the world her kidney transplant scar, three years after receiving a new organ from her best friend. edition.cnn.com
Selena Gomez Shares Never-Before- Seen Pics of Her 2019
Selena Gomez Helps Throw Her Friend an Epic Birthday Party -- See
270 Best WizardsReturn images in 2020 | Selena gomez , Selena
256 Best Selena Gomez images in 2020 | Selena gomez , Selena
Selena Gomez Dodges a Kiss From a Fan -- See the Pic ! - YouTube
Brady, Rodgers and the Eternal Question of Faith
Jennifer Aniston shares very rare childhood photo for Throwback Thursday... as she already has 12.6M...
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1199
|
__label__cc
| 0.636862
| 0.363138
|
Posts by Amanda Bowen
Home / Articles posted by Amanda Bowen
About Amanda Bowen (@russianmachine)
Buffalo Sabres practice at Kettler Capitals Iceplex during Caps day off (Photos)
The Washington Capitals were given the day off on Friday, but the Kettler ice sheet remained busy. The visiting Buffalo Sabres, whom the Caps will play Saturday Night at Capital One Arena, practiced at 12:30pm.
By Amanda Bowen 3 years ago
UAE Women’s National Hockey Team calls visit with Capitals a dream come true (Photos)
As part of Hockey is for Everyone Month, the Washington Capitals hosted Fatima Al Ali and the United Arab Emirates Women’s National Hockey Team at Kettler Capitals Iceplex on Thursday. They got to watch the team practice in the morning before putting on their skates and holding their own practice on the Capitals rink. Madison Bowey, Chandler Stephenson, and Capitals legend Peter Bondra all joined the team and their coach on the ice for drills and mini scrimmages.
The girls were ecstatic to be at an NHL rink and were in awe of the players they watch on screen in real life. As fans, they got to take selfies with players through the glass. As professional athletes, they were surrounded by reporters from local media.
Caps fans take slapshots with four-time Olympic medalist Jenny Potter at Hockey ‘n Heels (Photos)
Washington Capitals fans enjoyed a girls’ night out at Hockey ‘n Heels at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Tuesday evening. The Scarlet Caps hosted their annual night of on-ice sessions with Capital players and alumni as well as off-ice talks with coaches, nutrition guides, and broadcast talent.
These sad photos from Caps Breakdown Day are about as depressing as you’d imagine
The Washington Capitals held breakdown day at Kettler Capitals Iceplex on Friday. At the end of a team-identified two-year Stanley Cup window, the players wore the disappointment on their faces with how things ended this season. During their final interviews with the press, the Caps gave their theories on what went wrong and, for some, spoke about their uncertain futures with the team. Others revealed painful injuries they played through in the postseason.
Something To Believe In: RMNB’s Amanda Bowen presents her senior thesis
A couple weeks ago, I released the teaser trailer and poster for the project I asked for your help on last season. After a year-long process, the moment you all have been waiting for is finally here! I’m so excited to share my senior thesis with you.
Tunnel vision and Verizon Center’s new light show from Game One (Photos)
The Washington Capitals opened their second round series with the Pittsburgh Penguins Thursday night. The red glow returned to Verizon Center with the glow-stick giveaway, but the big addition to the pregame festivities is the light show on the ice. For most arenas, this is nothing new but for Verizon Center it’s a first. It definitely adds another element to the light show that proceeds the teams taking the ice. No better way to introduce it than Game One of Round 2 to get all the fans on their feet.
RMNB’s Amanda Bowen presents 30-second teaser trailer for her senior thesis
In April 2016, I put out a post asking for your help to contribute to my senior thesis – a documentary following Capitals Fan Culture. It’s been a long and crazy process, but the film is in it’s final stages of post production and I wanted to give you a tiny preview.
30 photos from Game One of the Caps-Leafs series
Playoff hockey was back in DC Thursday when the Washington Capitals hosted Game One of their first-round series with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Caps fans filled Verizon Center with their red glow sticks as the teams took the ice. It was a slow start for the Caps, falling to a two-nothing deficit early. The fans were falling out of the hype until Justin Williams put two away by the end of the second period. When the game clock went down to overtime, fans started to get antsy for the first full overtime period of the postseason.
They didn’t have to wait long as Tom Wilson got one past Frederik Andersen and the place erupted. Seeing the team jump into the glass the fans hold up is the best part of playoff hockey. Everything means so much more, and the team shares every moment with the city that supports it.
RMNB’s Amanda Bowen is OK after hit by freak puck through camera hole
I was in Detroit, Michigan over the weekend to work with Dan Mannes, multimedia producer for the Detroit Red Wings. Dan had me on photo duty for the night. My job was to send off shots in between periods for the team to use on social media. I knew it would be great experience in quick photo turnaround, especially for an NHL game.
I did not know I’d be involved in an unlikely incident.
Washington Capitals go green in St. Patrick’s Day sweaters (Photos)
The Washington Capitals hosted the Nashville Predators in a St. Patrick’s Day themed game at Verizon Center on Thursday. Unfortunately the game did not go the Caps’ way, but their pregame warm-up jerseys got the fans into the shamrock spirit.
The plaid-shouldered sweaters were very similar to the previous year’s, but this time the numbers had more of a Celtic style and were outlined rather than filled. The worn jerseys were auctioned off by the end of the second intermission, with all proceeds going to Anacostia Watershed Society.
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1210
|
__label__cc
| 0.619288
| 0.380712
|
Senator Josh Hawley Has An Amazing Ally In Shooting Down Those Nonsense Charges Of Anti-Semitism
By streiff | Jul 23, 2019 3:00 PM ET
FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2018 file photo, Missouri Attorney General and Republican U.S. Senate candidate Josh Hawley speaks to supporters during a campaign stop in St. Charles, Mo. Missouri's Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill is making a bid for a third term in a state that's trended increasingly red in recent years, setting up a nationally watched showdown that could be pivotal to party control of the Senate. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
FILE – In this Sept. 27, 2018 file photo, Missouri Attorney General and Republican U.S. Senate candidate Josh Hawley speaks to supporters during a campaign stop in St. Charles, Mo. Missouri’s Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill is making a bid for a third term in a state that’s trended increasingly red in recent years, setting up a nationally watched showdown that could be pivotal to party control of the Senate. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Last week, Missouri Senator Josh Hawley spoke at the National Conservatism Conference. The target of his speech was the social/economic class that has made a fetish out of globalism and which sees nationalism and patriotism as something to be stomped out.
What particularly drew the ire of his critics was the use of the word “cosmopolitan” which is, as we’re told, a “dog whistle” for “Jews.”
Yeah, Hawley knows better than to put the word “rootless” in front of “cosmopolitan”. But others hear that dog whistle, and he knows that too.
— Mark R. Yzaguirre (@markyzaguirre) July 19, 2019
As I pointed out in my post, Josh Hawley Is Accused Of Anti-Semitism Because The Left Can Hear Dog Whistles, the only political party that has an anti-Semitism problem is the Democrats who have embraced the nuttiness of AOC, Rashida Tlaib, and Ilhan Omar and the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement, and you’re the only one hearing the dog whistle, it sorta means that you’re the dog.
Now Hawley has responded with an unusual person endorsing his critique.
Hmmm. Watch this video of @barackobama’s criticism of “international elite” who are “cosmopolitan in their outlook.” Will liberal language police hysterically denounce Obama for being anti-Semitic? pic.twitter.com/z5yEJrJwVS
— Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) July 23, 2019
This video shows President Barack Obama decrying a “cosmopolitan” and “rootless” class that places financial interests above the national good. The number of people claiming he was referring to Jews was about zero. There is a good reason for that. He wasn’t and, obviously, neither was Hawley.
What the attack on Hawley shows is that there is a ready-made army of left wing pseudo-intellectuals who stand ready to manufacture charges of anti-Semitism and racism at the drop of a hat. They probably don’t actually believe what they are saying…in fact, one hopes they are guffawing and drinking good bourbon as they write otherwise one would consider them to be garden variety sociopaths…but they know it is important to accuse anyone on the right who is moving the ball down the field of some “-ism” in order to dirty them up a bit.
Like what you see? Then visit my story archive.
Follow @streiffredstate
I’m on Facebook. Drop by and join the fun there.
Managing Editor at RedState Former infantry officer, CGSC grad and Army Operations Center alumnus. RedState member since 2004. polite emails to [email protected] Jerk emails will be blocked. Follow me on Twitter.
Read more by streiff
Tags: ANTI-SEMITISM JOSH HAWLEY MISSOURI NATIONALISM
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1211
|
__label__wiki
| 0.64018
| 0.64018
|
Is weed research still declining? The current age profile of weed researchers in the UK and other parts of the world
Moss, S. R. 2008. Is weed research still declining? The current age profile of weed researchers in the UK and other parts of the world. AAB Conference on the Future of Weed Research in the UK, London, 19 November 2008 .
Moss, S. R.
Centre for Sustainable Pest and Disease Management (PDM)
A herbicide resistance risk matrix
Moss, S. R., Ulber, L. and den Hoed, I. 2019. A herbicide resistance risk matrix. Crop Protection. 115 (January), pp. 13-19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2018.09.005
The first cases of evolving glyphosate resistance in UK poverty brome (Bromus sterilis) populations
Davies, L. R., Hull, R. I., Moss, S. R. and Neve, P. 2018. The first cases of evolving glyphosate resistance in UK poverty brome (Bromus sterilis) populations. Weed Science. 67 (1), pp. 41-47. https://doi.org/10.1017/wsc.2018.61
Which brome is that?
Moss, S. R. 2017. Which brome is that? https://doi.org/10.23637/rothamsted.96zqy
Lolium multiflorum : aspects of herbicide resistance, agro-ecology and effects on crop yield in wheat crops
Moss, S. R., Hull, R. I., Perryman, S. A. M. and Cussans, J. W. 2017. Lolium multiflorum : aspects of herbicide resistance, agro-ecology and effects on crop yield in wheat crops. Aspects of Applied Biology. 134, pp. 151-160.
Selection for resistance to mesosulfuron + iodosulfuron in Alopecurus myosuroides and implications for the efficacy of other herbicides
Hull, R. I. and Moss, S. R. 2017. Selection for resistance to mesosulfuron + iodosulfuron in Alopecurus myosuroides and implications for the efficacy of other herbicides. Hull, R. I., Jellis, G., May, M., Miller, P., Moss, S. R., Nicholls, C. and Orson, J. (ed.) In : Crop Production in Southern Britain 2017, AAB 134. Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick .
Herbicide resistance in weeds
Moss, S. R. 2017. Herbicide resistance in weeds. in: Hatcher, P. E. and Froud-Williams, R. J. (ed.) Weed Research: Expanding Horizons (Chapter 7) Chichester, West Sussex John Wiley & Sons Ltd. pp. 181-214
Cultivars to face climate change effects on crops and weeds: a review
Korres, N. E., Norsworthy, J. K., Tehranchian, P., Gitsopoulos, T. K., Loka, D. A., Oosterhuis, D. M., Gealy, D. R., Moss, S. R., Burgos, N. R., Miller, M. R. and Palhano, M. 2016. Cultivars to face climate change effects on crops and weeds: a review. Agronomy for Sustainable Development - ASD. 36 (1). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13593-016-0350-5
Identification of wild-oats (Rothamsted technical publication, 2016)
Moss, S. R. 2016. Identification of wild-oats (Rothamsted technical publication, 2016). https://doi.org/10.23637/rothamsted.8v194
Identification of Brome grasses (Rothamsted technical publication, 2015)
Moss, S. R. 2015. Identification of Brome grasses (Rothamsted technical publication, 2015). https://doi.org/10.23637/rothamsted.8v193
Resistance profile of herbicide-resistant Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass) populations in Denmark
Keshtkar, E., Mathiassen, S. K., Moss, S. R. and Kudsk, P. 2015. Resistance profile of herbicide-resistant Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass) populations in Denmark. Crop Protection. 69, pp. 83-89. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2014.12.016
Changes in the incidence of herbicide-resistant Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass) in England, based on sampling the same randomly selected fields on two occasions
Moss, S. R., Hull, R. I., Marshall, R. and Perryman, S. A. M. 2014. Changes in the incidence of herbicide-resistant Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass) in England, based on sampling the same randomly selected fields on two occasions. Aspects of Applied Biology. 127, pp. 39-48.
Current status of herbicide-resistant weeds in the UK
Hull, R. I., Tatnell, L. V., Cook, S. K., Beffa, R. and Moss, S. R. 2014. Current status of herbicide-resistant weeds in the UK. Crop production in Southern Britain: precision decisions for profitable cropping. Aspects of Applied Biology 127 . Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick . pp. 261-272
Weed Resistance Action Group (WRAG) - the next 25 years
Clarke, J. H. and Moss, S. R. 2014. Weed Resistance Action Group (WRAG) - the next 25 years. Crop production in Southern Britain: precision decisions for profitable cropping. Aspects of Applied Biology 127 . Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick . pp. 273-277
The efficacy of flufenacet based herbicides on Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass): analysis of data from 375 field trials
Hull, R. I., Clark, S. J., Westrup, L. and Moss, S. R. 2014. The efficacy of flufenacet based herbicides on Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass): analysis of data from 375 field trials. Crop production in Southern Britain: precision decisions for profitable cropping. Aspects of Applied Biology 127 . Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick . pp. 49-56
Black-grass: solutions to the problem (HGCA/AHDB Information Sheet 30)
Gosling, P. and Moss, S. R. 2014. Black-grass: solutions to the problem (HGCA/AHDB Information Sheet 30). HGCA/AHDB, Stoneleigh.
Can the storage effect hypothesis explain weed co-existence on the Broadbalk long-term fertiliser experiment?
Garcia De Leon, D., Storkey, J., Moss, S. R. and Gonzalez-Andujar, J. L. 2014. Can the storage effect hypothesis explain weed co-existence on the Broadbalk long-term fertiliser experiment? Weed Research. 54 (5), pp. 445-456. https://doi.org/10.1111/wre.12097
Framework for an expert evaluation for the evolution of weed resistance
Vencill, W., Nichols, R., Webster, T. and Moss, S. R. 2014. Framework for an expert evaluation for the evolution of weed resistance. 26th German Conference on Weed Biology and Weed Control, March 11-13, 2014, Braunschweig, Germany. Julius Kühn-Institut. https://doi.org/10.5073/jka.2014.443.004
Herbicide resistant weeds: the UK experience
Moss, S. R. 2014. Herbicide resistant weeds: the UK experience. Abstracts Plantekongres 2014: Produktion, Plan og Miljo, Herning, 14-15 January 2014 . pp. 116-117
Resistance patterns in Alopecurus myosuroides (Black-grass) - results of a ring test initiated by NORBARAG
Mathiassen, S. K., Kudsk, P., Junnila, S., Jalli, H., Auskalniene, O., Psibisauskiene, G., Nygaard, M., Paterson, E., Moss, S. R. and Hallquist, H. 2013. Resistance patterns in Alopecurus myosuroides (Black-grass) - results of a ring test initiated by NORBARAG. Abstracts 16th European Weed Research Society Symposium, Samsun, Turkey, 24-27 June 2013 . pp. 283
Resistance to ALS inhibiting herbicides in black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides): what can be learnt from the last 10 years
Hull, R. I. and Moss, S. R. 2013. Resistance to ALS inhibiting herbicides in black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides): what can be learnt from the last 10 years. Abstracts 16th European Weed Research Society Symposium, Samsun, Turkey, 24-27 June 2013 . pp. 260
Environmental perturbations explain the co-existence of functionally equivalent species on the Broadbalk long term fertiliser experiment
Garcia De Leon, D., Storkey, J., Moss, S. R. and Gonzalez-Andujar, J. L. 2013. Environmental perturbations explain the co-existence of functionally equivalent species on the Broadbalk long term fertiliser experiment. Abstracts 16th European Weed Research Society Symposium, Samsun, Turkey, 24-27 June 2013 . pp. 135
Identifying the traits in cereals that confer greater suppressive ability against Alopecurus myosuroides (Huds.)
Andrew, I. K. S., Storkey, J. and Moss, S. R. 2013. Identifying the traits in cereals that confer greater suppressive ability against Alopecurus myosuroides (Huds.). Abstracts 16th European Weed Research Society Symposium, Samsun, Turkey, 24-27 June 2013 .
A review of the effects of crop agronomy on the management of Alopecurus myosuroides
Lutman, P. J. W., Moss, S. R., Cook, S. and Welham, S. J. 2013. A review of the effects of crop agronomy on the management of Alopecurus myosuroides. Weed Research. 53 (5), pp. 299-313. https://doi.org/10.1111/wre.12024
Black-grass: the potential of non-chemical control
Moss, S. R. and Lutman, P. J. W. 2013. Black-grass: the potential of non-chemical control. Rothamsted Research, Harpenden.
Black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides): everything you really wanted to know about black-grass but didn't know who to ask. Revised 2013
Moss, S. R. 2013. Black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides): everything you really wanted to know about black-grass but didn't know who to ask. Revised 2013. Harpenden Rothamsted Research.
The presence of two different target-site resistance mechanisms in individual plants of Alopecurus myosuroides Huds., identified using a quick molcular test for the characterisation of six ALS and seven ACCase SNPs
Marshall, R., Hanley, S. J., Hull, R. I. and Moss, S. R. 2013. The presence of two different target-site resistance mechanisms in individual plants of Alopecurus myosuroides Huds., identified using a quick molcular test for the characterisation of six ALS and seven ACCase SNPs. Pest Management Science. 69 (6), pp. 727-737. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.3429
A SNaPshot assay for the rapid and simple detection of known point mutations conferring resistance to ACCase-inhibiting herbicides in Lolium spp.
Reverte, R. A., Hanley, S. J., Kaundun, S. S., Karp, A. and Moss, S. R. 2013. A SNaPshot assay for the rapid and simple detection of known point mutations conferring resistance to ACCase-inhibiting herbicides in Lolium spp. Weed Research. 53 (1), pp. 12-20. https://doi.org/10.1111/wre.12002
Clethodim: evaluation in field experiments for grass-weed control in oilseed rape
Stormonth, D., Moss, S. R. and Guichard, A. 2012. Clethodim: evaluation in field experiments for grass-weed control in oilseed rape. Crop Protection in Southern Britain. Aspects of Applied Biology 117 . Association of Applied Biologists (AAB).
Clethodim: its potential to combat herbicide-resistant Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass)
Moss, S. R., Riches, C. and Stormonth, D. 2012. Clethodim: its potential to combat herbicide-resistant Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass). Crop Protection in Southern Britain. Aspects of Applied Biology 117 . pp. 39-45
Knowledge without application is wasted
Moss, S. R. 2012. Knowledge without application is wasted. International Weed Science Society Newsletter. September, pp. 23-24.
The benefits of herbicide resistance testing
Moss, S. R., Tatnell, L. and Anderson-Taylor, G. 2012. The benefits of herbicide resistance testing. Weed Resistance Action Group.
Quantifying the benefits of spring cropping for control of Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass)
Moss, S. R. and Hull, R. I. 2012. Quantifying the benefits of spring cropping for control of Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass). Crop Protection in Southern Britain. Aspects of Applied Biology 117 . pp. 1-6
Is the increasing reliance on residual herbicides for Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass) control sustainable?
Hull, R. I. and Moss, S. R. 2012. Is the increasing reliance on residual herbicides for Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass) control sustainable? Crop Protection in Southern Britain. Aspects of Applied Biology 117 . pp. 25-32
Are agronomic practices favouring certain brome species?
Cook, S. M., Hull, R. I., Ginsburg, D. and Moss, S. R. 2012. Are agronomic practices favouring certain brome species? Crop Protection in Southern Britain. Aspects of Applied Biology 117 . pp. 113-117
Current status of herbicide-resistant weeds in the United Kingdom
Moss, S. R., Marshall, R., Hull, R. I. and Reverte, R. A. 2011. Current status of herbicide-resistant weeds in the United Kingdom. Crop protection in Southern Britain. Aspects of Applied Biology 106 . pp. 1-10
Fallowing for control of annual grass-weeds: what are the issues?
Moss, S. R., Orson, J. H. and Froud-Williams, R. J. 2011. Fallowing for control of annual grass-weeds: what are the issues? Crop protection in Southern Britain. Aspects of Applied Biology 106 . pp. 17-22
Herbicidal control of Vulpia myuros (rat's-tail fescue) in glasshouse screening tests
Hull, R. I., Mathiassen, S. K. and Moss, S. R. 2011. Herbicidal control of Vulpia myuros (rat's-tail fescue) in glasshouse screening tests. Crop protection in Southern Britain. Aspects of Applied Biology 106 . pp. 75-81
Improving crop profitability by using minimum cultivation and exploiting grass weed ecology
Cook, S. K., Swain, A. J., Clarke, J., Moss, S. R., Hughes, Z., Orson, J., Powell, L., Creasey, A., Norman, K. and Alford, J. 2011. Improving crop profitability by using minimum cultivation and exploiting grass weed ecology. Crop protection in Southern Britain. Aspects of Applied Biology 106 . pp. 23-31
Integrated weed management (IWM): will it reduce herbicide use?
Moss, S. R. 2010. Integrated weed management (IWM): will it reduce herbicide use? Universiteit Gent.
Target site resistance to ALS inhibiting herbicides in Papaver rhoeas and Stellaria media biotypes from the UK
Marshall, R., Hull, R. I. and Moss, S. R. 2010. Target site resistance to ALS inhibiting herbicides in Papaver rhoeas and Stellaria media biotypes from the UK. Weed Research. 50 (6), pp. 621-630. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3180.2010.00813.x
Non-chemical methods of weed control: benefits and limitations
Moss, S. R. 2010. Non-chemical methods of weed control: benefits and limitations. Zydenbos, S. M. (ed.) Proceedings 17th Australasian Weeds Conference, Christchurch NZ, 26-30 September 2010 . New Zealand Plant Protection Society, Christchurch. pp. 14-19
Black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides): everything you really wanted to know about black-grass but didn't know who to ask (Rothamsted Technical Publication)
Moss, S. R. 2010. Black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides): everything you really wanted to know about black-grass but didn't know who to ask (Rothamsted Technical Publication). RRA Newsletter. February 2010, p. 4pp.
Integrated management of herbicide resistance (HGCA Project Report No. 466)
Moss, S. R., Tatnell, L. V., Hull, R. I., Clarke, J. H., Wynn, S. and Marshall, R. 2010. Integrated management of herbicide resistance (HGCA Project Report No. 466). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) Stoneleigh.
Managing weeds in arable rotations - a guide (HGCA Guide 50)
Cook, S. M., Clarke, J., Moss, S. R., Butler-Ellis, C. and Stobart, R. 2010. Managing weeds in arable rotations - a guide (HGCA Guide 50).
Using assembly theory to explain changes in a weed flora in response to agricultural intensification
Storkey, J., Moss, S. R. and Cussans, J. W. 2010. Using assembly theory to explain changes in a weed flora in response to agricultural intensification. Weed Science. 58 (1), pp. 39-46. https://doi.org/10.1614/WS-09-096.1
Control of Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass) resistant to mesosulfuron+iodosulfuron
Moss, S. R., Hull, R. I. and Marshall, R. 2009. Control of Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass) resistant to mesosulfuron+iodosulfuron.
The management of grass weeds in winter cereals: the role of crop agronomy
Lutman, P. J. W. and Moss, S. R. 2009. The management of grass weeds in winter cereals: the role of crop agronomy.
Control of ALS-resistant chickweed and poppy in cereals (HGCA Information Sheet 06)
Marshall, R., Moss, S. R. and Tatnell, L. 2009. Control of ALS-resistant chickweed and poppy in cereals (HGCA Information Sheet 06).
The value of pre-emergence herbicides for combating herbicide-resistant Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass)
Moss, S. R. and Hull, R. I. 2009. The value of pre-emergence herbicides for combating herbicide-resistant Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass). Crop Protection in Southern Britain. Aspects of Applied Biology 91 . Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick . pp. 79-86
Herbicide resistance in amenity weed control situations. Technical leaflet
Marshall, R., Moss, S. R., Tatnell, L. and Clarke, J. 2009. Herbicide resistance in amenity weed control situations. Technical leaflet.
Herbicide-resistant rye-grass - a management update
Moss, S. R. and Reverte, R. A. 2008. Herbicide-resistant rye-grass - a management update. British Crop Protection Council (BCPC).
Herbicide-resistance to mesosulfuron + iodosulfuron in Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass)
Hull, R. I., Marshall, R., Tatnell, L. and Moss, S. R. 2008. Herbicide-resistance to mesosulfuron + iodosulfuron in Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass). Universiteit Gent.
Resistance to ACCase-inhibiting herbicides in the weed Lolium multiflorum
Reverte, R. A. and Moss, S. R. 2008. Resistance to ACCase-inhibiting herbicides in the weed Lolium multiflorum. Universiteit Gent.
Weed research: is it delivering what it should?
Moss, S. R. 2008. Weed research: is it delivering what it should? Weed Research. 48 (5), pp. 389-393. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3180.2008.00655.x
Characterisation and molecular basis of ALS inhibitor resistance in the grass weed Alopecurus myosuroides
Marshall, R. and Moss, S. R. 2008. Characterisation and molecular basis of ALS inhibitor resistance in the grass weed Alopecurus myosuroides. Weed Research. 48 (5), pp. 439-447. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3180.2008.00654.x
Better weed management: what advice do farmers need?
Moss, S. R. 2008. Better weed management: what advice do farmers need? Abstracts 5th International Weed Science Congress: Weeds - Local Problems/Global Challenge, Vancouver, 23-27 June 2008 . pp. 236-237
Herbicide-resistant black-grass: managing risk with fewer options (HGCA Information Sheet 3)
Moss, S. R. and Clarke, J. 2008. Herbicide-resistant black-grass: managing risk with fewer options (HGCA Information Sheet 3). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London.
Moss, S. R. 2008. My view. Weed Science. 56 (3), p. 337. https://doi.org/10.1614/WS-08-037.1
Herbicide resistance to mesosulfuron + iodosulfuron in Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass)
Hull, R. I., Marshall, R. and Moss, S. R. 2008. Herbicide resistance to mesosulfuron + iodosulfuron in Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass). Abstracts 60th International Symposium on Crop Protection, Gent, 20 May 2008 .
Identification of Japanese foxtail (Alopecurus japonicus) resistant to haloxyfop using three different assay techniques
Yang, C., Dong, L. D., Li, J. and Moss, S. R. 2007. Identification of Japanese foxtail (Alopecurus japonicus) resistant to haloxyfop using three different assay techniques. Weed Science. 55 (6), pp. 537-540. https://doi.org/10.1614/WS-07-016.1
Resistance to acetolactate synthase (ALS) inhibiting herbicides in UK populations of the grass-weed Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass)
Marshall, R. and Moss, S. R. 2007. Resistance to acetolactate synthase (ALS) inhibiting herbicides in UK populations of the grass-weed Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass). Proceedings 16th International Plant Protection Congress, Glasgow, 15-18 October 2007 . pp. 404-405
Effective, sustainable Italian rye-grass control in winter cereals (HGCA Topic Sheet 100)
Orson, J. and Moss, S. R. 2007. Effective, sustainable Italian rye-grass control in winter cereals (HGCA Topic Sheet 100).
Managing herbicide-resistant blackgrass (Alopecurus myosuroides) theory and practice
Moss, S. R., Perryman, S. A. M. and Tatnell, L. V. 2007. Managing herbicide-resistant blackgrass (Alopecurus myosuroides) theory and practice. Weed Technology. 21, pp. 300-309. https://doi.org/10.1614/WT-06-087.1
Resistance to acetolactate synthase (ALS) inhibiting herbicides in UK populations of Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass)
Marshall, R. and Moss, S. R. 2007. Resistance to acetolactate synthase (ALS) inhibiting herbicides in UK populations of Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass). Abstracts 14th European Weed Research Society (EWRS) Symposium, Hamar, Norway, 17-21 June 2007 . pp. 143
The ago-ecology of Italian rye-grass (Lolium multiflorum) as a weed of arable crops
Reverte, R. A. and Moss, S. R. 2007. The ago-ecology of Italian rye-grass (Lolium multiflorum) as a weed of arable crops. Abstracts 14th European Weed Research Society (EWRS) Symposium, Hamar, Norway, 17-21 June 2007 . pp. 164
Weed management: is it a case of trying to predict the unpredictable?
Moss, S. R. 2007. Weed management: is it a case of trying to predict the unpredictable? Abstracts 14th European Weed Research Society (EWRS) Symposium, Hamar, Norway, 17-21 June 2007 . pp. 10
Rothamsted Rapid Resistance Test for ALS inhibiting herbicides: black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides)
Hull, R. I. and Moss, S. R. 2007. Rothamsted Rapid Resistance Test for ALS inhibiting herbicides: black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides). Rothamsted Research, Harpenden.
A rapid test for ALS herbicide resistance in black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides)
Hull, R. I. and Moss, S. R. 2007. A rapid test for ALS herbicide resistance in black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides). Abstracts 14th European Weed Research Society (EWRS) Symposium, Hamar, Norway, 17-21 June 2007 . pp. 151
Activity of JSD546 + Actirob B on herbicide-resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides) and Italian rye-grass (Lolium multiflorum). (Confidential report for Dow AgroSciences)
Moss, S. R. and Pascoe, T. 2007. Activity of JSD546 + Actirob B on herbicide-resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides) and Italian rye-grass (Lolium multiflorum). (Confidential report for Dow AgroSciences).
The incidence of herbicide-resistant Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass) in England and its development in relation to past herbicide use
Moss, S. R. and Perryman, S. A. M. 2007. The incidence of herbicide-resistant Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass) in England and its development in relation to past herbicide use. Aspects of Applied Biology. 83, pp. 109-113.
Herbicidal control of Equisetum arvense (field horsetail)
Moss, S. R., Poulton, P. R., Lutman, P. J. and Peters, C. 2007. Herbicidal control of Equisetum arvense (field horsetail). Crop Protection in Southern Britain. Aspects of Applied Biology 83 . pp. 75-77
Quantifying the dormancy of Alopecurus myosuroides seeds produced by plants exposed to different soil moisture and temperature regimes
Swain, A. J., Hughes, Z. S., Cook, S. K. and Moss, S. R. 2006. Quantifying the dormancy of Alopecurus myosuroides seeds produced by plants exposed to different soil moisture and temperature regimes. Weed Research. 46 (6), pp. 470-479. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3180.2006.00532.x
Farmers Weekly academy: blackgrass
Moss, S. R. 2006. Farmers Weekly academy: blackgrass. Farmers Weekly. 145(9), pp. 58-59.
Managing herbicide-resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides) : theory and practice
Moss, S. R. 2006. Managing herbicide-resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides) : theory and practice. Abstracts 46th Annual Meeting of the Weed Science Society of America, New York, 13-16 February 2006 . pp. 96
Herbicide resistance: new threats, new solutions?
Moss, S. R. 2006. Herbicide resistance: new threats, new solutions? Proceedings HGCA Conference on Arable Crop Protection in the Balance: Profit and the Environment, Grantham, 25-26 January 2006 . pp. 12.1-12.9
Improving crop profitability by using minimum cultivation and exploiting grass weed ecology (HGCA Project Report No. 381)
Cook, S. K., Swain, A. J., Clarke, J., Moss, S. R., Hughes, Z. S., Orson, J., Powell, L., Creasey, A., Norman, K. and Alford, J. 2006. Improving crop profitability by using minimum cultivation and exploiting grass weed ecology (HGCA Project Report No. 381). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London.
Managing herbicide-resistant rye-grass
Moss, S. R. 2005. Managing herbicide-resistant rye-grass. 42nd Annual Review of Weed Control 2005: Summary of a Meeting held on 9 November 2005 at PGRO, Thornhaugh, Peterborough . British Crop Protection Council (BCPC). pp. 40-48
Differences in the molecular basis of resistance to the cyclohexanedione herbicide sethoxydim in Lolium multiflorum
White, G. M., Moss, S. R. and Karp, A. 2005. Differences in the molecular basis of resistance to the cyclohexanedione herbicide sethoxydim in Lolium multiflorum. Weed Research. 45 (6), pp. 440-448. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3180.2005.00478.x
The current status of herbicide-resistant grass and broad-leaved weeds of arable crops in Great Britain
Moss, S. R., Anderson-Taylor, G., Beech, P. A., Cranwell, S. D., Davies, D. H. K., Ford, I. J., Hamilton, I. M., Keer, J. I., Mackay, J. D., Paterson, E. A., Spence, E. E., Tatnell, L. V. and Turner, M. G. 2005. The current status of herbicide-resistant grass and broad-leaved weeds of arable crops in Great Britain. Proceedings BCPC International Congress - Crop Science and Technology, Glasgow, 31 October-2 November 2005 . pp. 139-144
Herbicide resistance, integrated weed management and Atlantis(R) use in the UK
Moss, S. R. 2005. Herbicide resistance, integrated weed management and Atlantis(R) use in the UK. Pflanzenschutz-Nachrichten Bayer. 58, pp. 271-282.
Moss, S. R. 2005. Herbicide resistance in weeds.
The perception of wheat yield loss caused by Italian rye-grass (Lolium multiflorum )
Moss, S. R. 2005. The perception of wheat yield loss caused by Italian rye-grass (Lolium multiflorum ).
Herbicide-resistant weeds in Europe: the wider implications
Moss, S. R. 2004. Herbicide-resistant weeds in Europe: the wider implications. Universiteit Gent.
Resistance to acetolactate inhibiting herbicides in UK black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides ) populations
Marshall, R. and Moss, S. R. 2004. Resistance to acetolactate inhibiting herbicides in UK black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides ) populations.
The occurrence of herbicide resistant Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass) in England
Perryman, S. A. M. and Moss, S. R. 2004. The occurrence of herbicide resistant Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass) in England. Abstracts 4th International Weed Science Society Congress, Durban, 19-25 June 2004 . pp. 47
Symposium: the Broadbalk long-term experiment at Rothamsted: what has it told us about weeds?
Moss, S. R., Storkey, J., Cussans, J. W., Perryman, S. A. M. and Hewitt, M. V. 2004. Symposium: the Broadbalk long-term experiment at Rothamsted: what has it told us about weeds? Weed Science. 52, pp. 864-873. https://doi.org/10.1614/WS-04-012R1
Herbicide resistant grassweeds: are you at risk? Technical factsheet funded by Defra and PSD
Moss, S. R. 2004. Herbicide resistant grassweeds: are you at risk? Technical factsheet funded by Defra and PSD.
Improving crop profitability by using minimum cultivation and exploiting grass-weed ecology
Cook, S. K., Clarke, J. H., Hughes, Z. S. and Moss, S. R. 2004. Improving crop profitability by using minimum cultivation and exploiting grass-weed ecology. Proceedings HGCA Conference on Managing Soil and Roots for Sustainable Production, Oxford, 10-11 March 2004 . Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London. pp. 13.1-13.11
Herbicide resistance: the battle ahead
Moss, S. R. 2003. Herbicide resistance: the battle ahead.
Graminicide resistance in a blackgrass (Alopecurus myosuroides ) population correlates with insensitivity of acetyl-CoA carboxylase
Price, L. J., Moss, S. R., Cole, D. J. and Harwood, J. L. 2003. Graminicide resistance in a blackgrass (Alopecurus myosuroides ) population correlates with insensitivity of acetyl-CoA carboxylase. Plant, Cell and Environment. 27 (1), pp. 15-26. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.0016-8025.2003.01118.x
The response of Echinochloa colona populations from Nigeria to oxadiazon, propanil and pendimethalin
Jafun, F. B., Perryman, S. A. M. and Moss, S. R. 2003. The response of Echinochloa colona populations from Nigeria to oxadiazon, propanil and pendimethalin. Proceedings BCPC International Congress - Crop Science and Technology, Glasgow, 10-12 November 2003 . pp. 870-812
Graminicide insensitivity correlates with herbicide-binding co-operativity on acetyl-CoA carboxylase isoforms
Price, L. J., Herbert, D., Moss, S. R., Cole, D. J. and Harwood, J. L. 2003. Graminicide insensitivity correlates with herbicide-binding co-operativity on acetyl-CoA carboxylase isoforms. Biochemical Journal. 375, pp. 415-423.
Chlorophyll fluorescence technique as a rapid diagnostic test of the effects of the photosynthetic inhibitor chlorotoluron on two winter wheat cultivars
Korres, N. E., Froud-Williams, R. J. and Moss, S. R. 2003. Chlorophyll fluorescence technique as a rapid diagnostic test of the effects of the photosynthetic inhibitor chlorotoluron on two winter wheat cultivars. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 143 (1), pp. 53-56. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.2003.tb00268.x
Axtivity of AEF6102-O4H (mesosulfuron + iodosulfuron) on herbicide-resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides), Italian rye-grass (Lolium multiflorum) and wild-oats (Avena spp.): 2002-2003. (Confidential report for Bayer CropScience UK Ltd)
Moss, S. R. 2003. Axtivity of AEF6102-O4H (mesosulfuron + iodosulfuron) on herbicide-resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides), Italian rye-grass (Lolium multiflorum) and wild-oats (Avena spp.): 2002-2003. (Confidential report for Bayer CropScience UK Ltd).
Herbicide resistance in weeds: current status in Europe and guidelines for management
Moss, S. R. 2003. Herbicide resistance in weeds: current status in Europe and guidelines for management. Pesticide Outlook. August 2003, pp. 164-167.
Herbicide-resistant wild-oats: problems and solutions
Moss, S. R. 2003. Herbicide-resistant wild-oats: problems and solutions. Abstracts Joint ARIA/HGCA Workshop How to Tackle Herbicide Resistance, Broom's Barn, 27 January 2003 .
The 2002 Rothamsted herbicide-resistant black-grass survey: results and implications
Perryman, S. A. M. and Moss, S. R. 2003. The 2002 Rothamsted herbicide-resistant black-grass survey: results and implications. Abstracts Joint ARIA/HGCA Workshop How to Tackle Herbicide Resistance, Broom's Barn, 27 January 2003 .
Characterisation of target-site resistance to ACCase-inhibiting herbicides in the weed Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass)
Moss, S. R., Cocker, K. M., Brown, A. C., Hall, L. and Field, L. M. 2003. Characterisation of target-site resistance to ACCase-inhibiting herbicides in the weed Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass). Pest Management Science. 59 (2), pp. 190-201. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.623
Managing and preventing herbicide resistance in weeds: WRAG guidelines
Moss, S. R. and Orson, J. 2003. Managing and preventing herbicide resistance in weeds: WRAG guidelines.
Rothamsted Rapid Resistance Test Ryegrass: revised protocol for testing Italian rye-grass (Lolium multiflorum )
Moss, S. R. 2003. Rothamsted Rapid Resistance Test Ryegrass: revised protocol for testing Italian rye-grass (Lolium multiflorum ). Rothamsted Research, Harpenden.
The classic long-term experiments at Rothamsted: what have they told us about weeds?
Moss, S. R. and Hewitt, M. V. 2002. The classic long-term experiments at Rothamsted: what have they told us about weeds? Abstracts Annual Meeting of the Weed Science Society of America, Reno, 10-13 February 2002 . pp. Abstract 198
Herbicidal action of 2-hydroxy-3-alkyl-1,4-naphthoquinones
Khambay, B. P. S., Jewess, P. J., Berry, K. J., Higgins, J., Moss, S. R. and Boogard, A. B. 2002. Herbicidal action of 2-hydroxy-3-alkyl-1,4-naphthoquinones. Abstracts 10th International IUPAC Congress on the Chemistry of Crop Protection, Basel, 4-9 August 2002 . pp. 191
Jewess, P. J., Higgins, J., Berry, K. J., Moss, S. R., Boogaard, A. B. and Khambay, B. P. S. 2002. Herbicidal action of 2-hydroxy-3-alkyl-1,4-naphthoquinones. Pest Management Science. 58 (3), pp. 234-242. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.428
Activity of AEF6102-04H (mesosulfuron + iodosulfuron) on herbicide-resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides ) and Italian rye-grass (Lolium multiflorum ). Outdoor container studies 2001/2002. (Confidential report for Aventis CropScience UK Ltd)
Moss, S. R. and Baldwin, T. K. 2002. Activity of AEF6102-04H (mesosulfuron + iodosulfuron) on herbicide-resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides ) and Italian rye-grass (Lolium multiflorum ). Outdoor container studies 2001/2002. (Confidential report for Aventis CropScience UK Ltd).
Herbicide resistance
Moss, S. R. 2002. Herbicide resistance.
Detection of herbicide resistance in black-grass, Italian rye-grass and wild-oat at all growth stages.(H-GCA Project Report No. 279)
Wilson, A., Caseley, J. C., Keay, A. P. and Moss, S. R. 2002. Detection of herbicide resistance in black-grass, Italian rye-grass and wild-oat at all growth stages.(H-GCA Project Report No. 279). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London.
Herbicide-resistant weeds
Moss, S. R. 2002. Herbicide-resistant weeds. in: Naylor, R. E. L. (ed.) Weed management handbook Oxford Blackwell Scientific Publications. pp. 225-252
Experience with herbicide resistance in Europe: global implications
Moss, S. R. 2002. Experience with herbicide resistance in Europe: global implications. Jacob, H. S., Moore, J. H. and Dodd, J. (ed.) Proceedings 13th Australian Weeds Conference, Perth, 9-13 September 2002 . pp. 660-665
An isoleucine to leucine substitution in the ACCase of Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass) is associated with resistance to the herbicide sethoxydim
Brown, A. C., Moss, S. R., Wilson, Z. A. and Field, L. M. 2002. An isoleucine to leucine substitution in the ACCase of Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass) is associated with resistance to the herbicide sethoxydim. Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. 72 (3), pp. 160-168. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0048-3575(02)00004-4
Sethoxydim resistance: a point mutation in the Alopecurus myosuroides ACCase gene
Brown, A. C., Moss, S. R., Wilson, Z. A. and Field, L. M. 2002. Sethoxydim resistance: a point mutation in the Alopecurus myosuroides ACCase gene. Resistant pest management newsletter. 11(2), pp. 40-41.
Developing strategies for reducing the risk from herbicide- resistant wild-oats (Avena spp.) (HGCA Project Report No. 266)
Moss, S. R., Hughes, S. E., Blair, A. M. and Clarke, J. H. 2001. Developing strategies for reducing the risk from herbicide- resistant wild-oats (Avena spp.) (HGCA Project Report No. 266). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London.
Baseline sensitivity to herbicides: a guideline to methodologies
Moss, S. R. 2001. Baseline sensitivity to herbicides: a guideline to methodologies. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Weeds, 2001 . pp. 769-774
Activity of AEF6102-04H (AEF130060 + iodosulfuron) on herbicide-resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides ) and Italian rye-grass (Lolium multiflorum ) (Confidential report for Aventis CropScience UK Ltd)
Moss, S. R. and Keay, A. 2001. Activity of AEF6102-04H (AEF130060 + iodosulfuron) on herbicide-resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides ) and Italian rye-grass (Lolium multiflorum ) (Confidential report for Aventis CropScience UK Ltd).
Resistance to ACCase-inhibiting herbicides and isoproturon in UK populations of Lolium multiflorum : mechanisms of resistance and implications for control
Cocker, K. M., Northcroft, D. S., Coleman, J. O. D. and Moss, S. R. 2001. Resistance to ACCase-inhibiting herbicides and isoproturon in UK populations of Lolium multiflorum : mechanisms of resistance and implications for control. Pest Management Science. 57 (7), pp. 587-597. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.330.abs
Managing the risks of herbicide resistance in wild oat
Cavan, G., Cussans, J. W. and Moss, S. R. 2001. Managing the risks of herbicide resistance in wild oat. Weed Science. 49, pp. 236-240. https://doi.org/10.1614/0043-1745(2001)049[0236:MTROHR]2.0.CO;2
Dealing with herbicide-resistant wild oats (HGCA Topic Sheet No. 46)
Moss, S. R. and Clarke, J. 2001. Dealing with herbicide-resistant wild oats (HGCA Topic Sheet No. 46).
Modelling different cultivation and herbicide strategies for their effect on herbicide resistance in Alopecurus myosuroides
Cavan, G., Cussans, J. and Moss, S. R. 2000. Modelling different cultivation and herbicide strategies for their effect on herbicide resistance in Alopecurus myosuroides. Weed Research. 40 (6), pp. 561-568. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3180.2000.00211.x
Activity of clethodim on herbicide-resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides ). (Confidential report for Sumi Agro (UK) Ltd)
Moss, S. R. and Elliott, C. 2000. Activity of clethodim on herbicide-resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides ). (Confidential report for Sumi Agro (UK) Ltd).
Activity of X566108 on herbicide-resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides ). (Confidential Report for DowAgrosciences)
Moss, S. R. and Elliott, C. 2000. Activity of X566108 on herbicide-resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides ). (Confidential Report for DowAgrosciences).
Activity of MK243 (indanofan) on herbicide-resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides ). (Confidential report for DowAgrosciences)
Moss, S. R. and Elliott, C. 2000. Activity of MK243 (indanofan) on herbicide-resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides ). (Confidential report for DowAgrosciences).
Mechanisms of resistance in Alopecurus myosuroides and Avena spp.
Coleman, J. O. D., Cocker, K. M. and Moss, S. R. 2000. Mechanisms of resistance in Alopecurus myosuroides and Avena spp. Abstracts 3rd International Weed Science Congress, Foz do Iguassu, Brazil, 2000 . pp. 137-138
Biochemical mechanisms of cross-resistance to aryloxyphenoxypropionate and cyclohexanedione herbicides in populations of Avena spp.
Cocker, K. M., Coleman, J. O. D., Blair, A. M., Clarke, J. H. and Moss, S. R. 2000. Biochemical mechanisms of cross-resistance to aryloxyphenoxypropionate and cyclohexanedione herbicides in populations of Avena spp. Weed Research. 40 (4), pp. 323-334.
Genetic diversity of weeds growing in continuous wheat
Cavan, G., Potier, V. and Moss, S. R. 2000. Genetic diversity of weeds growing in continuous wheat. Weed Research. 40, pp. 301-310.
A century of vegetation change at Broadbalk Wilderness
Kerr, G., Harmer, R. and Moss, S. R. 2000. A century of vegetation change at Broadbalk Wilderness. Morecroft, M. D. and Kirby, K. J. (ed.) Long-term studies in British woodland (English Nature Science No. 34). English Nature, Peterborough. pp. 41-47
The future for grass weed management in the UK
Clarke, J., Moss, S. R. and Orson, J. 2000. The future for grass weed management in the UK. Pesticide Outlook. 11(2), pp. 59-63.
The Rothamsted Rapid Resistance Test for detecting Herbicide-resistance in annual grass
Moss, S. R. 2000. The Rothamsted Rapid Resistance Test for detecting Herbicide-resistance in annual grass.
Grass weed management in an arable rotation
Clarke, J. H., Moss, S. R. and Orson, J. H. 2000. Grass weed management in an arable rotation. Proceedings HGCA Conference on Crop Management into the Millennium, Cambridge, 6-7 January 2000 . pp. 15.1-15.14
Preventing and controlling herbicide-resistant grass weeds (HGCA Topic Sheet No. 22)
Moss, S. R. and Clarke, J. 1999. Preventing and controlling herbicide-resistant grass weeds (HGCA Topic Sheet No. 22).
Modeling effects of spatial patterns on the seed bank dynamics of Alopecurus myosuroides
Gonzales-Andujar, J. L., Perry, J. N. and Moss, S. R. 1999. Modeling effects of spatial patterns on the seed bank dynamics of Alopecurus myosuroides. Weed Science. 47 (6), pp. 697-705. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0043174500091360
Role of ABC transporters in herbicide metabolism
Theodoulou, F. L., Clark, I. M., Mitchell, V. J., Moss, S. R. and Pallett, K. E. 1999. Role of ABC transporters in herbicide metabolism. Abstracts Society for Experimental Biology Plant Transport Group Meeting, Southampton, 8-10 September 1999 .
PCR and sequence based strategies for the detection of ACCase inhibitor resistance in grass weeds
Sinclair, W., Greenwood, M., Marshall, G., Moss, S. R., Walter, H., Mortimer, A. M. and Putwain, P. 1999. PCR and sequence based strategies for the detection of ACCase inhibitor resistance in grass weeds. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Weeds, 1999 . pp. 791-796
Activity of tepraloxydim (BAS 620H), a new cyclohexanedione herbicide, on herbicide-resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides )
Ruske, R. E. and Moss, S. R. 1999. Activity of tepraloxydim (BAS 620H), a new cyclohexanedione herbicide, on herbicide-resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides ). Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Weeds, 1999 . pp. 191-196
The occurrence of herbicide-resistant grass-weeds in the United Kingdom and a new system for designating resistance in screening assays
Moss, S. R., Clarke, J. H., Blair, A. M., Culley, T. N., Read, M. A., Ryan, P. J. and Turner, M. 1999. The occurrence of herbicide-resistant grass-weeds in the United Kingdom and a new system for designating resistance in screening assays. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Weeds, 1999 . pp. 179-184
Multiple mechanisms of resistance to fenoxaprop-P -ethyl in United Kingdom and other European populations of herbicide- resistant Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass)
Cocker, K. M., Moss, S. R. and Coleman, J. O. D. 1999. Multiple mechanisms of resistance to fenoxaprop-P -ethyl in United Kingdom and other European populations of herbicide- resistant Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass). Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. 65 (3), pp. 169-180. https://doi.org/10.1006/pest.1999.2439
Weed control update and the impact of herbicide resistance
Clarke, J. and Moss, S. R. 1999. Weed control update and the impact of herbicide resistance.
Modelling strategies to prevent resistance in black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides )
Cavan, G., Cussans, J. W. and Moss, S. R. 1999. Modelling strategies to prevent resistance in black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides ). Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Weeds, 1999 . pp. 777-782
Activity of imazamox on herbicide-resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides ) and wild-oats (Avena fatua ), and on a range of populations of chickweed (Stellaria media ). Confidential report for Cyanamid
Moss, S. R. and Ruske, R. 1999. Activity of imazamox on herbicide-resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides ) and wild-oats (Avena fatua ), and on a range of populations of chickweed (Stellaria media ). Confidential report for Cyanamid.
Activity of BAS 620 on herbicide-resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides ). Confidential report for BASF
Moss, S. R. and Ruske, R. 1999. Activity of BAS 620 on herbicide-resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides ). Confidential report for BASF.
Rothamsted rapid resistance test for detecting herbicide-resistance in black-grass, wild oats and Italian rye-grass
Moss, S. R. 1999. Rothamsted rapid resistance test for detecting herbicide-resistance in black-grass, wild oats and Italian rye-grass. IACR Rothamsted Experimental Station, Harpenden.
Detecting herbicide resistance: guidelines for conducting diagnostic tests and interpreting results. June 1999
Moss, S. R. 1999. Detecting herbicide resistance: guidelines for conducting diagnostic tests and interpreting results. June 1999. Herbicide Resistance Action Committee.
Molecular evolution in cereal weeds
Cavan, G., Potier, V., Biss, P. and Moss, S. R. 1999. Molecular evolution in cereal weeds. Abstracts Annual Meeting of the Ecological Genetics Group, Reading, March 1999 .
Multiple-resistance mechanisms in fenoxaprop-P-ethyl resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides)
Cocker, K. M., Moss, S. R. and Coleman, J. O. D. 1999. Multiple-resistance mechanisms in fenoxaprop-P-ethyl resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides).
New action plan for managing herbicide-resistant grass-weed
Moss, S. R. 1998. New action plan for managing herbicide-resistant grass-weed. Resistant pest management. 10, p. 14.
Herbicide resistance and gene flow in wild-oats (Avena fatua and Avena sterilis ssp. ludoviciana )
Cavan, G., Biss, P. and Moss, S. R. 1998. Herbicide resistance and gene flow in wild-oats (Avena fatua and Avena sterilis ssp. ludoviciana ). Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 133 (2), pp. 207-217. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1998.tb05821.x
The importance of metabolism and target site insensitivity in fenoxaprop-P-ethyl resistant wild-oats and black-grass
Cocker, K. M., Moss, S. R. and Coleman, J. O. D. 1998. The importance of metabolism and target site insensitivity in fenoxaprop-P-ethyl resistant wild-oats and black-grass. Abstracts 9th International Congress on Pesticide Chemistry: the Food-Environment Challenge, London, 2-7 August 1998 . pp. 4A-026
Screening for herbicide resistance in black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides ): a "ring" test
Moss, S. R., Albertini, A., Arlt, K., Blair, A., Collings, L., Bulcke, R., Eelen, H., Claude, J-P., Cordingley, M., Murfitt, R., Gasquez, J., Vacher, C., Goodliffe, P., Cranstone, K., Kudsk, P., Mathiassen, S., De Prado, R., Prosch, D., Rubin, B., Schmidt, O., Walter, H., Thuerwaechter, F., Howard, S., Turner, M., Waelder, L. and Cornes, D. 1998. Screening for herbicide resistance in black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides ): a "ring" test.
Managing the resistance problem - what's new?
Moss, S. R. 1998. Managing the resistance problem - what's new? Proceedings Arable Farming Weed Conference, Silsoe, 17 September 1998 .
Managing herbicide-resistant blackgrass
Moss, S. R. 1998. Managing herbicide-resistant blackgrass. Proceedings Du Pont Autumn Cereal Herbicide Seminar, Cambridge, 2-3 September 1998 .
Localized origins of herbicide resistance in Alopecurus myosuroides
Cavan, G., Biss, P. and Moss, S. R. 1998. Localized origins of herbicide resistance in Alopecurus myosuroides. Weed Research. 38 (3), pp. 239-245.
The role of glutathione in the metabolism of fenoxaprop-P-ethyl in wild-oats
Cocker, K. M., Moss, S. R. and Coleman, J. O. D. 1998. The role of glutathione in the metabolism of fenoxaprop-P-ethyl in wild-oats. Oxford University Press (OUP) Oxford.
Glutathione transferases in herbicide-resistant and herbicide-susceptible black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides )
Cummins, I., Moss, S. R., Cole, D. J. and Edwards, R. 1997. Glutathione transferases in herbicide-resistant and herbicide-susceptible black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides ). Pesticide Science. 51 (3), pp. 244-250. https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1096-9063(199711)51:3<244::AID-PS643>3.0.CO;2-2
Herbicide resistance and gene flow in black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides ) and wild-oats (Avena spp.)
Cavan, G. and Moss, S. R. 1997. Herbicide resistance and gene flow in black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides ) and wild-oats (Avena spp.). Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Weeds, 1997 . pp. 305-310
Molecular analysis of weed populations and evolution of herbicide resistance
Cavan, G. and Moss, S. R. 1997. Molecular analysis of weed populations and evolution of herbicide resistance. Oxford University Press (OUP) Oxford.
Cavan, G. and Moss, S. R. 1997. Molecular analysis of weed populations and evolution of herbicide resistance. Abstracts Resistance '97: Integrated Approach to Combating Resistance, Harpenden, April 1997 .
Activity of JV 485, a protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor, on herbicide-resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides )
Moss, S. R. and Rooke, M. S. 1997. Activity of JV 485, a protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor, on herbicide-resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides ). Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Weeds, 1997 . pp. 337-342
Polymorphism in blackgrass (Alopecurus myosuroides ) populations in response to herbicides
Rubin, B., Moss, S. R. and Caseley, J. C. 1997. Polymorphism in blackgrass (Alopecurus myosuroides ) populations in response to herbicides. Abstracts 10th European Weed Research Society Symposium, Poznan, 1997 . pp. 16
Variation in cross-resistance in blackgrass (Alopecurus myosuroides ) within and between populations: implications for management
Willis, A. D., Mortimer, A. M., Putwain, P. D. and Moss, S. R. 1997. Variation in cross-resistance in blackgrass (Alopecurus myosuroides ) within and between populations: implications for management. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Weeds, 1997 . pp. 675-676
Characteristics of acetyl-CoA carboxylases from graminicide-tolerant grasses
Price, L. J., Harwood, J. L., Cole, D. J. and Moss, S. R. 1997. Characteristics of acetyl-CoA carboxylases from graminicide-tolerant grasses. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Weeds, 1997 . pp. 783-788
The influence of safeners on the efficacy of herbicides against resistant grass-weeds
Moss, S. R. and Heyting, S. 1997. The influence of safeners on the efficacy of herbicides against resistant grass-weeds. Abstracts Resistance '97: Integrated Approach to Combating Resistance, Harpenden, April 1997 .
Revised guidelines for preventing and managing herbicide-resistant grass-weeds
Moss, S. R. 1997. Revised guidelines for preventing and managing herbicide-resistant grass-weeds. Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London.
Strategies for the prevention and control of herbicide resistance in annual grass weeds
Moss, S. R. 1997. Strategies for the prevention and control of herbicide resistance in annual grass weeds. in: DePrado, R., Garcia-Torres, L. and Jorrin, J. (ed.) Weed and crop resistance to herbicides Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, Netherlands. pp. 283-290
Mechanisms of resistance to aryloxyphenoxypropionate herbicides in two resistant biotypes of Alopecurus myosuroides (blackgrass): herbicide metabolism as a cross-resistance mechanism
Hall, L. M., Moss, S. R. and Powles, S. B. 1997. Mechanisms of resistance to aryloxyphenoxypropionate herbicides in two resistant biotypes of Alopecurus myosuroides (blackgrass): herbicide metabolism as a cross-resistance mechanism. Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. 57, pp. 87-98.
Activity of MON48500, UK657 and FOE5043 on herbicide-resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides )
Moss, S. R. and Rooke, M. 1997. Activity of MON48500, UK657 and FOE5043 on herbicide-resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides ). Confidential Report for Bayer.
Occurrence of herbicide-resistant black-grass by 1995: a compilation of results from all organisations and companies which conducted screening assays
Moss, S. R. and Albertini, A. 1997. Occurrence of herbicide-resistant black-grass by 1995: a compilation of results from all organisations and companies which conducted screening assays. British Crop Protection Council 33rd Annual Review of Weed Control 1996 . British Crop Protection Council (BCPC). pp. 5-9
The practicality of managing herbicide resistance in black-grass and other grass-weeds: research background
Moss, S. R. 1997. The practicality of managing herbicide resistance in black-grass and other grass-weeds: research background. Proceedings AAB/WRAG Meeting on the Practicality of Managing Herbicide Resistance in Black-Grass and Other Grass Weeds, Rothamsted, 28 January 1997 . Association of Applied Biolgists, Wellesbourne.
The management of herbicide-resistant grass-weeds
Moss, S. R. 1996. The management of herbicide-resistant grass-weeds. Rhone-Poulenc Agriculture Ltd 1996 Cereal Herbicide Conference: Herbicide Strategies for a Changing European Market, Versailles, 26-28 November 1996 . pp. 1-7
Evaluation of isoproturon and fungicide mixtures for the control of herbicide resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides )
Grove, I. G., Fair, P. and Moss, S. R. 1996. Evaluation of isoproturon and fungicide mixtures for the control of herbicide resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides ). Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1996.tb07883.x
Trends in herbicide resistance and the potential impact of legislative changes relating to isoproturon
Moss, S. R. 1996. Trends in herbicide resistance and the potential impact of legislative changes relating to isoproturon. Abstracts CIBA Agriculture/Crops Magazine Black-grass Conference, 26 September 1996 .
Herbicide resistance in black-grass and wild-oats
Moss, S. R. 1996. Herbicide resistance in black-grass and wild-oats.
Natural colonisation : a study of Broadbalk wilderness
Kerr, G., Harmer, R. and Moss, S. R. 1996. Natural colonisation : a study of Broadbalk wilderness. Vegetation Management in Forestry, Amenity and Conservation Areas: Managing for Multiple Objectives. Aspects of Applied Biology 44 . pp. 25-32
Mechanism of resistance to chlorotoluron in two biotypes of the grass weed Alopecurus myosuroides
Hall, L. M., Moss, S. R. and Powles, S. B. 1995. Mechanism of resistance to chlorotoluron in two biotypes of the grass weed Alopecurus myosuroides. Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. 53, pp. 180-192.
Influence of safeners on the activity of clodinafop and fenoxaprop on herbicide resistant populations of black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides ), wild-oats (Avena sterilis spp. ludoviciana) and Italian rye-grass (Lolium multiflorum )
Moss, S. R. and Heyting, S. 1995. Influence of safeners on the activity of clodinafop and fenoxaprop on herbicide resistant populations of black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides ), wild-oats (Avena sterilis spp. ludoviciana) and Italian rye-grass (Lolium multiflorum ). Confidential Report for Ciba.
Techniques for determining herbicide resistance
Moss, S. R. 1995. Techniques for determining herbicide resistance. Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Weeds, 1995 . pp. 547-556
Inheritance of herbicide resistance in black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides ) and response of the weed to a range of herbicides. (Home-Grown Cereals Authority Research Report No 116)
Moss, S. R. and Clarke, J. H. 1995. Inheritance of herbicide resistance in black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides ) and response of the weed to a range of herbicides. (Home-Grown Cereals Authority Research Report No 116).
The control of resistant black-grass by carbetamide and other herbicides under simulated field conditions
Moss, S. R. 1995. The control of resistant black-grass by carbetamide and other herbicides under simulated field conditions. Confidential report for Rhone-Poulenc.
Phytotoxicity of trifluoromethyl- and methyl-substituted dinitroaniline herbicides on resistant and susceptible populations of black-grass Alopecurus myosuroides
James, E. H., Kemp, M. S. and Moss, S. R. 1995. Phytotoxicity of trifluoromethyl- and methyl-substituted dinitroaniline herbicides on resistant and susceptible populations of black-grass Alopecurus myosuroides. Pesticide Science. 43 (4), pp. 273-277. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.2780430405
Variation in sensitivity to herbicides in UK wild-oat populations (Avena fatua and Avena sterilis spp. ludoviciana)
Moss, S. R., Richardson, A. and Clarke, J. 1994. Variation in sensitivity to herbicides in UK wild-oat populations (Avena fatua and Avena sterilis spp. ludoviciana). Confidential report for HRAC.
Survey on the contribution of weed biology and herbicides to weed management in the UK
Moss, S. R. 1994. Survey on the contribution of weed biology and herbicides to weed management in the UK. Crop Protection. 13, pp. 381-387.
Guidelines for the prevention and control of herbicide-resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides Huds.)
Moss, S. R. and Clarke, J. H. 1994. Guidelines for the prevention and control of herbicide-resistant black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides Huds.). Crop Protection. 13, pp. 230-234.
The testing and classification of herbicide-resistant Alopecurus myosuroides (black grass)
Clarke, J. H., Blair, A. M. and Moss, S. R. 1994. The testing and classification of herbicide-resistant Alopecurus myosuroides (black grass). Sampling to Make Decisions. Aspects of Applied Biology .
Towards an understanding of the mechanisms of resistance to aryloxyphenoxypropionate (APP) herbicides in Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass)
Hall, L. M., Moss, S. R. and Powles, S. B. 1993. Towards an understanding of the mechanisms of resistance to aryloxyphenoxypropionate (APP) herbicides in Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass). Proceedings 10th Australian Weed Conference and 14th Asian Pacific Weed Science Society Conference, Brisbane, September 1993 . pp. 299-301
Black-grass resistance: practical management
Moss, S. R. 1993. Black-grass resistance: practical management.
Implications of herbicide resistant Lolium multiflorum (Italain rye-grass)
Moss, S. R., Horswell, J., Froud-Williams, R. J. and Ndoping, M. M. 1993. Implications of herbicide resistant Lolium multiflorum (Italain rye-grass). Volunteer Crops as Weeds. Aspects of Applied Biology .
Ciba Project: herbicide resistance in black-grass and Italian rye-grass
Moss, S. R. and Horswell, J. 1993. Ciba Project: herbicide resistance in black-grass and Italian rye-grass. Confidential Report to Ciba.
Rhone Poulenc project: herbicide resistance in black-grass and Italian rye-grass
Moss, S. R. and Horswell, J. 1993. Rhone Poulenc project: herbicide resistance in black-grass and Italian rye-grass. Confidential Report to Rhone Poulenc.
Herbicide resistant weeds: a world-wide perspective.
Moss, S. R. and Rubin, B. 1993. Herbicide resistant weeds: a world-wide perspective. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 120, pp. 141-148.
Guidelines for the prevention and control of herbicide-resistant black-grass
Moss, S. R. and Clarke, J. H. 1993. Guidelines for the prevention and control of herbicide-resistant black-grass. Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London.
Herbicide resistance in the weed Alopecurus myosuroides (Black-grass): the current situation
Moss, S. R. 1992. Herbicide resistance in the weed Alopecurus myosuroides (Black-grass): the current situation. Devonshire, A. L., Hollomon, D. W. and Denholm, I. (ed.) Resistance '91: achievements and developments in combating pesticide resistance. Elsevier Applied Science Publishers, London. pp. 28-40
Herbicide resistance in black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides) (HGCA Project Report No 62)
Moss, S. R. and Clarke, J. 1992. Herbicide resistance in black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides) (HGCA Project Report No 62). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London.
The occurrence of herbicide resistant Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass) in the United Kingdom and strategies for its control
Clarke, J. H. and Moss, S. R. 1991. The occurrence of herbicide resistant Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass) in the United Kingdom and strategies for its control. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Weeds, 1991. pp. 1041-1048
The development of herbicide-resistant populations of Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass) in England
Moss, S. R. 1991. The development of herbicide-resistant populations of Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass) in England. in: Cussans, G. W., Atkin, R. K. and Caseley, J. C. (ed.) Herbicide resistance in weeds and crops Butterworth Heinemann, London. pp. 45-55
Herbicide cross-resistance in slender foxtail (Alopecurus myosuroides)
Moss, S. R. 1990. Herbicide cross-resistance in slender foxtail (Alopecurus myosuroides). Weed Science. 38 (6), pp. 492-496. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0043174500051365
Control of potato cyst-nematodes, Globodera rostochiensis and G pallida, in different soils by small amounts of oxamyl or aldicarb
Moss, S. R., Crump, D. and Whitehead, A. G. 1976. Control of potato cyst-nematodes, Globodera rostochiensis and G pallida, in different soils by small amounts of oxamyl or aldicarb. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 84 (3), pp. 355-359. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1976.tb01778.x
Control of potato cyst-nematodes, heterodera-rostochiensis and h-pallida, in sandy, peaty and silt loam soils by oximecarbamate and organophosphate nematicides
Moss, S. R., Crump, D. and Whitehead, A. G. 1975. Control of potato cyst-nematodes, heterodera-rostochiensis and h-pallida, in sandy, peaty and silt loam soils by oximecarbamate and organophosphate nematicides. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 81 (3), pp. 359-365. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1975.tb01651.x
Permalink - https://repository.rothamsted.ac.uk/item/8q312/is-weed-research-still-declining-the-current-age-profile-of-weed-researchers-in-the-uk-and-other-parts-of-the-world
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1214
|
__label__wiki
| 0.6652
| 0.6652
|
RSS, Biology in VR, Windows 95, More: Friday Buzz, August 24, 2018
CogDogBlog: My 15 Year Old Web Tool Still Works (and was just updated) . “Do you know what you were doing in 2003? What do you rely on? I know, I have My Blog, My Outboard Brain. On May 5, 2003, maybe at the time Harvard Blogs was just starting, I was messing around with this way to have a service that would make RSS Feed content be something mere mortals could include in their web pages. The first one was called RSStoJS and used a bit of PHP code found elsewhere (on a site that is gone now) to parse a feed, take a few options, and return a set of JavaScript write statements to put that content on another page.”
Arizona State University: ASU Online biology course is first to offer virtual-reality lab in Google partnership. “Students in general biology classes usually don’t get to take blood samples from people, but an online class at Arizona State University not only lets students draw blood, they also can manipulate DNA — all in virtual reality. Thirty students in the general biology course under way now are using virtual-reality headsets to complete their lab requirement as part of a new partnership among ASU Online, Google and Labster. In total, 140 pairs of headsets will be available for students to borrow for the next round of classes starting in October.”
BetaNews: You can now run Windows 95 on Windows, macOS, and Linux. “…if you want to actually try out the original again (or for the first time if you came into Windows more recently) you can do so by installing a new app that runs on Windows, macOS, or Linux. Created by Slack developer Felix Rieseberg, it’s available in the form of an electron app. Most things work exactly as you’d expect them to, including WordPad, FreeCell, Calculator and Media Player, although you can’t currently browse the web with Internet Explorer sadly. It opens but pages don’t load.”
CNET: Twitch’s epic Pokemon marathon to stream 19 seasons, 16 movies. “Pokemon fans better get ready to tune into Twitch from Monday, when a marathon of the long-running show and its movies begins.”
From the excellent Larry Ferlazzo: “Elementari” Might Have Potential As A Story-creating Tool For Students. “Elementari is new tool to create stories or presentations. It’s free – for now, at least – and they are developing classroom features for teachers.”
The Woodstock Independent: ‘Groundhog Day’ Will Go On And On And On. “Those of us living in the real world, where time marches on, might still find it difficult to grasp that ‘Groundhog Day’ premiered 25 years, a quarter-century, a generation ago. And while Woodstock enthusiastically celebrates the movie every February, and now even in August, some of those involved in the filmmaking have passed away (notably director Harold Ramis in 2014), and memories inevitably fade. Hence, Woodstock resident Jennifer Wegmann-Gabb sees the need to preserve the stories, photographs, and memorabilia from the making of the movie in Woodstock in March to June of 1992.”
Reveal: Lost on the border: A decade later, a man finds his father’s remains on Facebook. “Eliseo Cárdenas Sánchez was browsing Facebook late one night in March when he landed on a series of photos: snapshots of his father’s identification card and a small pile of bones. Cárdenas Sánchez suddenly realized he likely was looking at all that was left of his father, Eliseo Cárdenas Zetina, who disappeared after trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border in 2008.” Please be warned that this article includes graphic images of human remains.
Economic Times: Prepare a database of stolen antiques, make FIRs public: CIC tells ASI. “The Archaeological Survey of India should start publishing alerts, photographs and FIRs about thefts of antiques from historical sites to make their smuggling difficult, the Central Information Commission has said.” FIR in this case stands for First Information Report; you can get more details here.
Nieman Journalism Lab: We’re getting closer to the day when news apps and interactives can be easily preserved in perpetuity. “What if all the interactives a news organization ever made could be stored somewhere, accessible in the same form forever, even as the technologies people might use to access them change? That’s the dream, and that’s what a small team led by Katherine Boss, the librarian for journalism, media, culture and communication at New York University, and Meredith Broussard, assistant professor at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute at NYU, are trying to get the news industry closer to.”
The Register: Apache’s latest SNAFU – Struts normal, all fscked up: Web app framework needs urgent patching. “Another critical security hole has been found in Apache Struts 2, requiring an immediate update. The vulnerability – CVE-2018-11776 – affects core code and allows miscreants to pull off remote code execution against vulnerable servers and websites. It affects all versions of Struts 2, the popular open-source framework for Java web apps.” Does “Apache Struts” sound familiar even though you’re not a Web developer? Think Equifax.
Washington Post: 1,464 Western Australian government officials used ‘Password123’ as their password. Cool, cool.. “Somewhere in Western Australia, a government IT employee is probably laughing or crying or pulling their hair out (or maybe all of the above). A security audit of the Western Australian government released by the state’s auditor general this week found that 26 percent of its officials had weak, common passwords — including more than 5,000 including the word ‘password’ out of 234,000 in 17 government agencies.”
EurekAlert: Research finds bots and Russian trolls influenced vaccine discussion on Twitter . “Social media bots and Russian trolls promoted discord and spread false information about vaccines on Twitter, according to new research led by the George Washington University. Using tactics similar to those at work during the 2016 United States presidential election, these Twitter accounts entered into vaccine debates months before election season was underway.” Good morning, Internet…
The Royal Scots, NYC Construction, NYPL, More: Thursday Buzz, August 23, 2018
Python Programming, Mixmax, Wikipedia, More: Friday Afternoon Buzz, August 24, 2018
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1216
|
__label__wiki
| 0.51969
| 0.51969
|
Activation of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase by oxidized LDL in vascular smooth muscle cells: Mediation via pertussis toxin-sensitive G proteins and association with oxidized LDL-induced cytotoxicity
Qing Jing, Sun Mei Xin, Zhi Jie Cheng, Wen Bo Zhang, Ru Zhang, Yong Wen Qin, Gang Pei
Oxidized low-density lipoproteins (oxLDL) have been shown to play a crucial role in atherosclerosis, but the underlying molecular mechanisms have not been fully understood. The present study showed that oxLDL strongly evoked phosphorylation and activation of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) in rat vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) in concentration- and time-dependent manners, reaching the maximal activation at 100 μg/mL within 5 minutes. The results from immunofluorescence staining also revealed that p38 MAPK was activated by oxLDL in 5 minutes, and the activated p38 MAPK was translocated from cytoplasm to nucleus of VSMCs in 15 minutes. Activation of p38 MAPK by oxLDL was apparently not mediated by their classical scavenger receptors and was not affected by tyrosine kinase inhibitors. However, activation of p38 MAPK was effectively blocked by pretreatment with pertussis toxin and was significantly reduced by phospholipase C inhibitor U-73122. OxLDL also inhibited forskolin-stimulated cAMP accumulation and increased inositol phosphate formation. More interestingly, inhibition of p38 MAPK by its specific inhibitor SB203580 significantly blocked oxLDL-induced cytotoxicity (increased leakage of cytoplasmic lactate dehydrogenase to the culture medium, reduced [3H]thymidine incorporation, and attenuated mitochondrial metabolism of tetrazolium salt, (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)- 5-(3-carboxymethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-sulfophenyl)-2H-tetrazolium), MTS) in VSMCs, and pretreatment with pertussis toxin also inhibited oxLDL-induced cytotoxicity. Taken together, our data clearly demonstrated that oxLDL effectively activated p38 MAPK in VSMCs, which was likely mediated via pertussis toxin-sensitive G proteins, and the p38 activation was functionally associated with oxLDL-induced cytotoxicity in VSMCs.
Circulation Research
https://doi.org/10.1161/01.RES.84.7.831
Oxidized LDL
Vascular smooth muscle
p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase
10.1161/01.RES.84.7.831
Fingerprint Dive into the research topics of 'Activation of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase by oxidized LDL in vascular smooth muscle cells: Mediation via pertussis toxin-sensitive G proteins and association with oxidized LDL-induced cytotoxicity'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.
low density lipoprotein inhibitor Medicine & Life Sciences
Pertussis Toxin Medicine & Life Sciences
p38 Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases Medicine & Life Sciences
GTP-Binding Proteins Medicine & Life Sciences
Vascular Smooth Muscle Medicine & Life Sciences
Smooth Muscle Myocytes Medicine & Life Sciences
3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-5-(3-carboxymethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-sulfophenyl)-2H-tetrazolium Medicine & Life Sciences
Jing, Q., Xin, S. M., Cheng, Z. J., Zhang, W. B., Zhang, R., Qin, Y. W., & Pei, G. (1999). Activation of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase by oxidized LDL in vascular smooth muscle cells: Mediation via pertussis toxin-sensitive G proteins and association with oxidized LDL-induced cytotoxicity. Circulation Research, 84(7), 831-839. https://doi.org/10.1161/01.RES.84.7.831
Activation of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase by oxidized LDL in vascular smooth muscle cells : Mediation via pertussis toxin-sensitive G proteins and association with oxidized LDL-induced cytotoxicity. / Jing, Qing; Xin, Sun Mei; Cheng, Zhi Jie; Zhang, Wen Bo; Zhang, Ru; Qin, Yong Wen; Pei, Gang.
In: Circulation Research, Vol. 84, No. 7, 16.04.1999, p. 831-839.
Jing, Q, Xin, SM, Cheng, ZJ, Zhang, WB, Zhang, R, Qin, YW & Pei, G 1999, 'Activation of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase by oxidized LDL in vascular smooth muscle cells: Mediation via pertussis toxin-sensitive G proteins and association with oxidized LDL-induced cytotoxicity', Circulation Research, vol. 84, no. 7, pp. 831-839. https://doi.org/10.1161/01.RES.84.7.831
Jing Q, Xin SM, Cheng ZJ, Zhang WB, Zhang R, Qin YW et al. Activation of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase by oxidized LDL in vascular smooth muscle cells: Mediation via pertussis toxin-sensitive G proteins and association with oxidized LDL-induced cytotoxicity. Circulation Research. 1999 Apr 16;84(7):831-839. https://doi.org/10.1161/01.RES.84.7.831
Jing, Qing ; Xin, Sun Mei ; Cheng, Zhi Jie ; Zhang, Wen Bo ; Zhang, Ru ; Qin, Yong Wen ; Pei, Gang. / Activation of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase by oxidized LDL in vascular smooth muscle cells : Mediation via pertussis toxin-sensitive G proteins and association with oxidized LDL-induced cytotoxicity. In: Circulation Research. 1999 ; Vol. 84, No. 7. pp. 831-839.
@article{72dccbae976a4dcfa2453dfe1de08d28,
title = "Activation of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase by oxidized LDL in vascular smooth muscle cells: Mediation via pertussis toxin-sensitive G proteins and association with oxidized LDL-induced cytotoxicity",
abstract = "Oxidized low-density lipoproteins (oxLDL) have been shown to play a crucial role in atherosclerosis, but the underlying molecular mechanisms have not been fully understood. The present study showed that oxLDL strongly evoked phosphorylation and activation of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) in rat vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) in concentration- and time-dependent manners, reaching the maximal activation at 100 μg/mL within 5 minutes. The results from immunofluorescence staining also revealed that p38 MAPK was activated by oxLDL in 5 minutes, and the activated p38 MAPK was translocated from cytoplasm to nucleus of VSMCs in 15 minutes. Activation of p38 MAPK by oxLDL was apparently not mediated by their classical scavenger receptors and was not affected by tyrosine kinase inhibitors. However, activation of p38 MAPK was effectively blocked by pretreatment with pertussis toxin and was significantly reduced by phospholipase C inhibitor U-73122. OxLDL also inhibited forskolin-stimulated cAMP accumulation and increased inositol phosphate formation. More interestingly, inhibition of p38 MAPK by its specific inhibitor SB203580 significantly blocked oxLDL-induced cytotoxicity (increased leakage of cytoplasmic lactate dehydrogenase to the culture medium, reduced [3H]thymidine incorporation, and attenuated mitochondrial metabolism of tetrazolium salt, (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)- 5-(3-carboxymethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-sulfophenyl)-2H-tetrazolium), MTS) in VSMCs, and pretreatment with pertussis toxin also inhibited oxLDL-induced cytotoxicity. Taken together, our data clearly demonstrated that oxLDL effectively activated p38 MAPK in VSMCs, which was likely mediated via pertussis toxin-sensitive G proteins, and the p38 activation was functionally associated with oxLDL-induced cytotoxicity in VSMCs.",
keywords = "Atherosclerosis, Cytotoxicity, Oxidized LDL, Vascular smooth muscle, p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase",
author = "Qing Jing and Xin, {Sun Mei} and Cheng, {Zhi Jie} and Zhang, {Wen Bo} and Ru Zhang and Qin, {Yong Wen} and Gang Pei",
doi = "10.1161/01.RES.84.7.831",
journal = "Circulation Research",
T1 - Activation of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase by oxidized LDL in vascular smooth muscle cells
T2 - Mediation via pertussis toxin-sensitive G proteins and association with oxidized LDL-induced cytotoxicity
AU - Jing, Qing
AU - Xin, Sun Mei
AU - Cheng, Zhi Jie
AU - Zhang, Wen Bo
AU - Zhang, Ru
AU - Qin, Yong Wen
AU - Pei, Gang
N2 - Oxidized low-density lipoproteins (oxLDL) have been shown to play a crucial role in atherosclerosis, but the underlying molecular mechanisms have not been fully understood. The present study showed that oxLDL strongly evoked phosphorylation and activation of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) in rat vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) in concentration- and time-dependent manners, reaching the maximal activation at 100 μg/mL within 5 minutes. The results from immunofluorescence staining also revealed that p38 MAPK was activated by oxLDL in 5 minutes, and the activated p38 MAPK was translocated from cytoplasm to nucleus of VSMCs in 15 minutes. Activation of p38 MAPK by oxLDL was apparently not mediated by their classical scavenger receptors and was not affected by tyrosine kinase inhibitors. However, activation of p38 MAPK was effectively blocked by pretreatment with pertussis toxin and was significantly reduced by phospholipase C inhibitor U-73122. OxLDL also inhibited forskolin-stimulated cAMP accumulation and increased inositol phosphate formation. More interestingly, inhibition of p38 MAPK by its specific inhibitor SB203580 significantly blocked oxLDL-induced cytotoxicity (increased leakage of cytoplasmic lactate dehydrogenase to the culture medium, reduced [3H]thymidine incorporation, and attenuated mitochondrial metabolism of tetrazolium salt, (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)- 5-(3-carboxymethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-sulfophenyl)-2H-tetrazolium), MTS) in VSMCs, and pretreatment with pertussis toxin also inhibited oxLDL-induced cytotoxicity. Taken together, our data clearly demonstrated that oxLDL effectively activated p38 MAPK in VSMCs, which was likely mediated via pertussis toxin-sensitive G proteins, and the p38 activation was functionally associated with oxLDL-induced cytotoxicity in VSMCs.
AB - Oxidized low-density lipoproteins (oxLDL) have been shown to play a crucial role in atherosclerosis, but the underlying molecular mechanisms have not been fully understood. The present study showed that oxLDL strongly evoked phosphorylation and activation of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) in rat vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) in concentration- and time-dependent manners, reaching the maximal activation at 100 μg/mL within 5 minutes. The results from immunofluorescence staining also revealed that p38 MAPK was activated by oxLDL in 5 minutes, and the activated p38 MAPK was translocated from cytoplasm to nucleus of VSMCs in 15 minutes. Activation of p38 MAPK by oxLDL was apparently not mediated by their classical scavenger receptors and was not affected by tyrosine kinase inhibitors. However, activation of p38 MAPK was effectively blocked by pretreatment with pertussis toxin and was significantly reduced by phospholipase C inhibitor U-73122. OxLDL also inhibited forskolin-stimulated cAMP accumulation and increased inositol phosphate formation. More interestingly, inhibition of p38 MAPK by its specific inhibitor SB203580 significantly blocked oxLDL-induced cytotoxicity (increased leakage of cytoplasmic lactate dehydrogenase to the culture medium, reduced [3H]thymidine incorporation, and attenuated mitochondrial metabolism of tetrazolium salt, (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)- 5-(3-carboxymethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-sulfophenyl)-2H-tetrazolium), MTS) in VSMCs, and pretreatment with pertussis toxin also inhibited oxLDL-induced cytotoxicity. Taken together, our data clearly demonstrated that oxLDL effectively activated p38 MAPK in VSMCs, which was likely mediated via pertussis toxin-sensitive G proteins, and the p38 activation was functionally associated with oxLDL-induced cytotoxicity in VSMCs.
KW - Atherosclerosis
KW - Oxidized LDL
KW - Vascular smooth muscle
KW - p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase
U2 - 10.1161/01.RES.84.7.831
DO - 10.1161/01.RES.84.7.831
JO - Circulation Research
JF - Circulation Research
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1217
|
__label__cc
| 0.714421
| 0.285579
|
Raphael Magarik
Of Ghee and Welsh Mutton
Posted on May 22, 2012 by raphaelmagarik
Studying for the GRE subject test in literature has been wonderful. The Norton Anthology (which seems to be the standard) is like a good Indian lunch buffet: you get your small portions of super-rich entrees (ie, the actual literature), you have the light, airy condiments (the historical essays and biographical sketches), and if you want palak paneer (that Browning poem you’ve already read a million times), there will always be palak paneer. Also, if you do it right, the experience is cheap and the physical plant dingy.
The best new find so far: William Hazlitt’s “My First Acquaintance With Poets” — the story of Hazlitt, as a young man, meeting and traveling with the explosive, charismatic, and magical Samuel Coleridge. It’s not my first acquaintance with Hazlitt. I’ve read The Spirit of The Age, his collection of profiles of English notables, including Coleridge.
“My First Acquaintance,” however, is to that profile what ghee is to margarine: lighter but more grounded, tied to organic experience but perfectly clarified. Coleridge isn’t just a flighty, quasi-mystical and bombastic genius. He’s also Hazlitt’s first encounter with greatness, an experience as revolutionary in its way as the storming of the Bastille. You get the sense that all the energy running through Hazlitt’s prose (and there’s plenty) is somehow messily tied to the bounding, exclaiming figure of Coleridge.
It’s tough to excerpt — what’s most impressive is the narrative’s flow, the sense one gets of Coleridge’s overwhelming, sometimes indiscriminate energy, spilling over as if it were actual water in vigorous, joyful motion, carrying along Hazlitt like a broken stick. Still, below is a great paragraph describing a meal with his father (a dissenting minister) and Coleridge (the same, but of a rather different sort). As I’m the child and student of any number of dissenting ministers and an admirer of magicians, the description of this strange mismatch struck a special chord.
But even if you don’t share my biography, it’s still amazing writing. As was said of a certain German philosopher, Hazlitt makes dead texts (including his other profile of Coleridge, but also the section of Mill’s autobiography about Coleridge’s challenge to his rationalism) come alive. Excerpting is really a mistake (read it all!) — still, here’s the excerpt:
No two individuals were ever more unlike than were the host and his guest. A poet was to my father a sort of nondescript; yet whatever added grace to the Unitarian cause was to him welcome. He could hardly have been more surprised or pleased if our visitor had worn wings. Indeed, his thoughts had wings: and as the silken sounds rustled round our little wainscoted parlour, my father threw back his spectacles over his forehead, his white hairs mixing with its sanguine hue: and a smile of delight beamed across his rugged, cordial face, to think that Truth had found a new ally in Fancy! Besides, Coleridge seemed to take considerable notice of me, and that of itself was enough. He talked very familiarly, but agreeably, and glanced over a variety of subjects. At dinner-time he grew more animated, and dilated in a very edifying manner on Mary Wolstonecraft and Mackintosh. The last, he said, he considered (on my father’s speaking of his Vindiciae Gallicae as a capital performance) as a clever, scholastic man — a master of the topics — or, as the ready warehouseman of letters, who knew exactly where to lay his hand on what he wanted, though the goods were not his own. He thought him no match for Burke, either in style or matter. Burke was a metaphysician, Mackintosh a mere logician. Burke was an orator (almost a poet) who reasoned in figures, because he had an eye for nature: Mackintosh, on the other hand, was a rhetorician who had only an eye to commonplaces. On this I ventured to say that I had always entertained a great opinion of Burke, and that (as far as I could find) the speaking of him with contempt might be made the test of a vulgar democratical mind. This was the first observation I ever made to Coleridge, and he said it was a very just and striking one. I remember the leg of Welsh mutton and the turnips on the table that day had the finest flavour imaginable. Coleridge added that Mackintosh and Tom Wedgwood (of whom, however, he spoke highly) had expressed a very indifferent opinion of his friend Mr. Wordsworth, on which he remarked to them — “He strides on so far before you, that he dwindles in the distance!” Godwin had once boasted to him of having carried on an argument with Mackintosh for three hours with dubious success; Coleridge told him — “If there had been a man of genius in the room he would have settled the question in five minutes.” He asked me if I had ever seen Mary Wolstonecraft, and I said, I had once for a few moments, and that she seemed to me to turn off Godwin’s objections to something she advanced with quite a playful, easy air. He replied, that — “this was only one instance of the ascendency which people of imagination exercised over those of mere intellect.” He did not rate Godwin very high (this was caprice, or prejudice, real or affected), but he had a great idea of Mrs. Wolstonecraft’s powers of conversation; none at all of her talent for bookmaking. We talked a little about Holcroft. He had been asked if he was not much struck with him, and he said, he thought himself in more danger of being struck by him. I complained that he would not let me get on at all, for he required a definition of even the commonest word, exclaiming, “What do you mean by a sensation, Sir? What do you mean by an idea?” This, Coleridge said, was barricading the road to truth; it was setting up a turnpike-gate at every step we took. I forget a great number of things, many more than I remember; but the day passed off pleasantly, and the next morning Mr. Coleridge was to return to Shrewsbury…
This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged GRE, Literature, Samuel Coleridge, William Hazlitt by raphaelmagarik. Bookmark the permalink.
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1221
|
__label__wiki
| 0.578038
| 0.578038
|
RCRG Programs
My RCRG
More than 100 young leaders have graduated from the Youth Now program.
Each year, over 100 non-profit professionals attend our training opportunities.
Over two dozen non-profit organizations have participated in the Youth Now program.
The CCRR provides nearly 400 child care referrals per year.
On average, the CCRR hosts 30 workshops and training courses each year.
Every year, over 500 child care providers and parents attend CCRR training opportunities.
Every year, RCRG completes over 3,000 grocery orders for local seniors.
Nearly 300 seniors make use of our Better at Home services.
Our volunteer drivers complete more than 1,200 trips annually.
At least 350 people per year find a volunteer position using our Volunteer Match program.
Close to 500 volunteers support RCRG’s programs and services.
Volunteers contribute nearly 23,000 hours to our organization each year.
Each holiday season, the Richmond Christmas Fund helps more than 2,200 low-income residents.
Every year, the Christmas Fund provides over 600 children with toys, books, and sports equipment.
The Richmond Christmas Fund was first started by Ethel Tibbits, in the 1930s.
The number of Neighbourhood Small Grants we’ve awarded has increased every year since 2014.
Block parties are the most popular type of Neighbourhood Small Grant project.
Every year, the Richmond Women’s Resource Centre serves over 7,300 local women.
The Richmond Women’s Resource Centre currently offers 16 programs and services.
Nearly 60 volunteers support the Richmond Women’s Resource Centre, contributing nearly 2,500 hours per year.
Richmond is home to over 350 registered charities, all of which rely on volunteer support.
There are nearly 13 million volunteers across Canada.
International Volunteer Day is celebrated throughout the world on December 5.
There are 35 volunteer centres in British Columbia.
In 2016, the Foundation awarded 10 grants to non-profit organizations, worth a combined $59,000.
The Foundation manages $4.5 million in nearly 50 Forever Funds, returning CPI plus 4%.
In 2017, the Foundation distributed $198,000 as community and Canada 150 grants, scholarships, and charitable disbursements.
Foundation activities result in the enhancement of our community and residents’ sense of belonging.
ROCA has raised over $21,000 for local charities.
ROCA has performed its Elementary School Concert Series to over 8,000 students.
ROCA provides mentoring and life changing opportunities for aspiring musicians.
The Richmond Arts Coalition was founded in November of 2005.
RAC co-produces the ArtRich exhibition every two years!
RAC highlights Richmond's arts events in a monthly email.
The Richmond Music School is the oldest not-for-profit music school in Richmond.
The Richmond Music School offers affordable music lessons through its diverse programming.
Our students performed 40 hours of music to welcome the Olympic athletes to the 2010 Olympic Games.
Local Giving Made Easy
Richmond's charitable sector is filled with amazing organizations, all working to make our community a better place. And you can support their work directly through the RCRG site!
To make this possible, we've partnered with Charitable Impact, a Vancouver-based organization that, through its online giving platform, connects you with the causes you care about. In this case, local causes.
So, how does it work? Glad you asked! The first step is to visit the RCRG Members Directory, which currently features around 70 local organizations, and is growing all the time. You can search by cause, do a keyword search, or simply browse an alphabetical list of organizations. Click on one you'd like to support to open its RCRG profile.
On the organization's profile page, click the Donate Here button. When the Charitable Impact donation widget appears, enter your gift amount, credit card details, and tax receipt information.
Two things will happen next: your donation will be directed to the organization you chose, and a tax receipt will be sent to the e-mail address you provided.*
Then you can do it all again!
Oh, and one last word about Charitable Impact. You don't need to sign-up for an Impact account to donate through the RCRG site, but we strongly encourage you to sign-up anyway. Why? Because an Impact account makes it easy to manage and track your charitable giving. Simply put, it's the best way to see the impact you're having on your community.
Speaking of Impact, Ready to Start Giving?
*Note: All tax receipts are issued by the Chimp: Charitable Impact Foundation. Here's why.
Community Giving Campaigns
• Campaign #1: Richmond Women's Resource Centre
Login to My RCRG
Richmond Community Foundation
Official Venue Partner
info@rcrg.org | #190 - 7000 Minoru Blvd. Richmond, BC V6Y 3Z5
Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | © 2021 Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1222
|
__label__cc
| 0.674556
| 0.325444
|
Stuart Ratzan
Stuart Weissman
Kimberly Boldt
Mario Giommoni
Ryan Tyler
The Verdict Magazine
Free Resources for Attorneys
Free Resources for Consumers
Ratzan Weissman & Boldt
Trial Lawyers / Appellate Lawyers
They Did it Again: The Florida Legislature adds More Roadblocks for Floridians Injured or Killed due to Medical Neglect
By Stuart N. Ratzan
So, it’s over. Another legislative session. For the 15th time in 15 years, the Florida Legislature debated “tort reform” seeking to restrict or eliminate the rights of Floridians maimed or killed due to medical neglect. (I leave “tort reform” in quotes because it is less about reform and more about eliminating rights.) This year they did it again. This year they passed more “tort reform.” Thanks in large part to a state representative named Matt Gaetz, R-Fort Walton Beach, the Florida legislature made it more difficult for patients injured due to medical neglect to bring claims or to succeed in claims for money damages.
For some, this is a good thing. Doctors, hospitals, and the liability insurance companies who insure them are obviously content. Those who believe that “greedy trial lawyers” and “runaway juries” are a threat to our economy, welfare, and health care system, are also content.
For years, big business, big insurance, and the health care industry have inundated us with the myth that the civil justice system is not trustworthy and/or that it is damaging our economy.
But the facts don’t jive with the “tort reform” message. As I have pointed out elsewhere in these pages, juries are not out of control and the civil justice system is causing little, if any, increased costs. In fact, the civil justice system is an essential aspect of a public policy seeking safety and excellence in medical care. See “For Safety’s Sake: Doctors Expose Medical Malpractice Myths.”
What is certain is that every time the legislature makes it more difficult to bring a case, the civil justice system grows less capable of dispensing justice, and less capable of protecting us or giving us safer medical care.
This year, the new law makes it more difficult to retain expert witnesses to testify about what went wrong. Ignoring the fact that medicine is interdisciplinary and interdependent, the Bill just passed now prohibits overlapping medical specialties from offering expert opinions about what went wrong in a case. Even if two physicians are trained to perform the exact same procedure the exact same way, and even where they work together, hand in glove, on the procedure or the patient’s condition, they cannot opine on the care rendered if their background or training is in different specialties. In a world where negligence and wrongdoing have no consequences, negligence and wrongdoing thrive.
In hospital quality assurance committees throughout the country, such physicians give their advice and opinions about each other’s care all the time. They publish peer reviewed literature together all the time.
But in Florida courtrooms, they are now muzzled. So a neurosurgeon and an orthopedic surgeon may be trained to perform spinal surgeon the exact same way for the exact same patient, but as it relates to each other, they are muzzled. A chest surgeon and a cardiologist, both trained to do catheterization type procedures, can work together, can publish together, can treat the exact same condition with the exact same procedure, but in a Florida courtroom, they are muzzled.
All of this is cynically constructed to make it harder for patients to find experts. Already constrained by the so-called “conspiracy of silence” in which physicians are naturally reluctant to testify against their colleagues, plaintiff’s lawyers and their clients now have an even smaller pond from which to find qualified experts. There is no rational basis for this legislation. It is, instead, a mean spirited attempt to stack the deck further against the injured patients and their lawyers.
Indeed, the irrational nature of this legislation is proven in the American Medical Association’s model statutes published and disseminated for state legislatures and lobbyists throughout the country. The AMA itself recommends legislation that allows for testimony by health care providers about the standard of care so long as they have appropriate experience treating the condition or performing the procedure. The AMA goes out of its way to prevent arbitrarily limiting the expert to “same” specialty; the AMA recognizes, as it should and as the Florida legislature should, that modern medicine and the standard of care are about the disease, condition or procedure, not what title or specialty a given physician was trained in long ago.
The other aspect of the new law is to allow “ex parte” communications with patients’ treating physicians. Where it used to be that the defendant doctor’s lawyer could not speak with the patient’s treating physicians outside the presence of the patient or her lawyer, the new law will allow this practice. Privacy rights have been sacrificed in order to further stack the deck against the injured patient.
The Florida legislature finds favor in these types of laws. They, and many of their constituents, still believe in the “tort reform” myths. They fear, or find political refuge in, the bogeyman, which to them is “greedy trial lawyers” or the runaway jury. The real bogeyman is no fantasy, but instead a very real, and very dangerous problem: unsafe medical care. One hundred thousand (100,000) people a year die in hospitals due to medical malpractice. Many more suffer catastrophic injures like quadriplegia, amputations, brain injuries, loss of organs, and blindness. When is the last time the Florida legislature did anything to protect patients? To enhance and increase safety at Florida hospitals? Has it ever? It is high time we found a new way of thinking and a new way of doing business in Tallahassee.
October is Healthy Lung Month: Breathe Word of It to Everyone!
Arkansas jury enters $46.5 MILLION VERDICT FOR TODDLER in Medical Malpractice Case
Newborn Jaundice and the brain . . . is there a connection? Yes, it’s called Kernicterus.
Business Interruption Losses: Covered or Not Covered by Your Insurance Policy?
Deadly Coronavirus Threatens Order in Florida Courts
Commercial Trial Lawyers
Medical Device Defects
Qui Tam Actions
Transportation Negligence
Trial Practice
©2020 Ratzan Weissman & Boldt. All rights reserved. Designed and developed by Grupouno
© 2019 RWB Law Group. All Rights Reserved
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1227
|
__label__cc
| 0.747888
| 0.252112
|
Understanding the Collective Responses of Populations to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Mainland China
epidemiology view on medRxiv
By Haoyi Xiong, Ji Liu, Jizhou Huang, Siyu Huang, Haozhe An, Qi Kang, Ying Li, Dejing Dou, Haifeng Wang
medRxiv DOI: 10.1101/2020.04.20.20068676
Timely information acquisition and stay-at-home measures have been considered as two effective steps that every person could take to help contain the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. From the perspectives of information and mobility, this work aims at evaluating to what degree the massive population has responded to the emergencies of the COVID- 19 pandemic in China. Using the real-time and historical data collected from the Baidu Maps and Baidu search engines, we confirm the strong correlation between the local pandemic situation in every major Chinese city and the population inflows from Wuhan between 1 January and 23 January 2020. We further evidence that, in cities under more critical situations, people are likely to engage COVID-19-related searches more frequently, while they are not likely to escape from the cities. Finally, the correlation analysis using search and mobility data shows that well-informed individuals are likely to travel less, even while the overall travel demands are low compared to the historical records. Partial correlation analysis has been conducted to test the significance of these observations with respect to other controlling factors.
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1229
|
__label__wiki
| 0.879065
| 0.879065
|
COVID-19 INFORMATION FIND OUT MORE
COURSE ENQUIRIES 1800-723-338
Energy Groove Radio
Energy Groove
About Animation
Bachelor of Animation
Associate Degree of Animation
Diploma of 3D Animation
About Audio
Master of Creative Industries
Bachelor of Audio
Bachelor of Songwriting and Music Production
Associate Degree of Audio
Associate Degree of Songwriting and Music Production
Diploma of Audio Production
Diploma of Music Production
Diploma of Music Industry -
(Studio Production)
(Electronic Music Production)
Short Course in Ableton
Certificate III in Music Industry -
Bachelor of Design
(Graphic Design)
Associate Degree of Design
Diploma of Graphic Design
Bachelor of Film
Associate Degree of Film
Diploma of Film
About Games
Bachelor of Games Development
Associate Degree of Games Development
Diploma of Game Development
Diploma of Augmented and Virtual Reality
Undergraduate Certificate in Augmented and Virtual Reality Application Development
About Web & Mobile
Graduate Certificate in Emerging Technologies
About Postgraduate
Master of Creative Industries - Online
Graduate Diploma of Creative Industries
Graduate Certificate in Creative Industries
About Creative Industries
Diploma of Screen and Media -
(Creative Industries)
Online (Aus)
Alumni Superstars
The SAE Difference
Application and Enrolment Process
Credit Transfers and Study Pathways
SAE Scholarships
Are you an International student?
Plan your arrival
Supporting Your Experience
Sexual Harassment and Violence
Accreditation and Registration
Global Licensing
Global Campuses
HOME > News & Events > News > SAE Audio Lecturer helping to shape the future of Australian music
SAE Audio Lecturer helping to shape the future of Australian music
Audio lecturer Tim Dalton from SAE Creative Media Institute in Melbourne is ending the year on a high — having been appointed Special Councillor for Creative Industries to the Council of Music Australia. The appointment will see Dalton acting as advisor to the Federal Government on contemporary music for the coming three years. “I feel incredibly honoured,” said Tim, who has been in the music business for almost 40 years, working with a long list of big names from Paul McCartney and David Bowie, and as tour manager for Beastie Boys and Faith No More. His appointment to the Council of Music Australia is testament to the value of those connections.
At SAE Melbourne, Dalton is part of a highly accomplished audio department that thrives on helping students connect with and learn from leaders in the Australian music industry. “Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney are all hot music cities and the world is looking at us now; we’ve come a long way in a very short period of time,” Dalton said. “The growth and reputation of the Australian scene is going to create new job prospects at every level across the industry. There will be demand for record engineers, web designers, crew, sound artists and managers. This will have flow on effects for all other creative realms including games, design and film.
“This is great news for our audio students at SAE who, thanks to the Institute’s focus on practical, hands-on teaching and industry internships as pathways to employment, are going to be perfectly placed to hit the ground running and make their own dent in an industry on the rise.”
The Music Australia role is a significant achievement for Dalton, who hopes to create significant positive change in the industry throughout his tenure. As Councillor, Dalton is currently writing guidelines that he will present to the Federal Government to boost the experience and value of internships in the creative industries.
Music Australia has welcomed Dalton’s appointment. “It’s great to have Tim Dalton on board as he brings a wealth of international experience and insight to the organisation that will greatly strengthen our contemporary music position within the creative industries,” said Chris Bowen, CEO of Music Australia.
Site designed and built by navitas.com
Part of the Navitas Group
SAE CRICOS Provider Code: 00312F | RTO No: 0273 | TEQSA Provider No: PRV12042 |
SAE Institute is authorised to self-accredit its own programs in Creative Arts and Computer Science at levels 5, 6 and 7 of the Australian Qualifications Framework by the Commonwealth Tertiary Education Quality & Standards Agency (TEQSA).
SAE Institute Pty Ltd trading as SAE Creative Media Institute ©2021 Copyright Navitas SAE Holdings Pty Ltd ABN 21 093 057 973. The SAE Logo ® is a registered trademark.
Disclaimer: Not all programs and facilities are available in all locations.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands where SAE Qantm Creative Media Institute now stands, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.
Terms and Conditions | Web Privacy Policy
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1235
|
__label__cc
| 0.668329
| 0.331671
|
Joint venture partner accuses Tampa’s DeBartolo Development of fraud, withdrawing from deal
Published on April 25, 2017 in Local Courts/Top Headlines by Staff Reports
A former joint business partner is suing DeBartolo Development of fraud, claiming the company exaggerated its record and dropped out of a real estate investment fund for apartment complexes throughout Florida and the Southeast U.S.
Tampa-based DeBartolo is a real-estate company headquartered at 4401 W. Kennedy Blvd. Edward Kobel serves as president and chief operating officer. The CEO of its parent company is Edward “Eddie” DeBartolo Jr., one of Tampa Bay’s richest residents and a former owner of the San Francisco 49ers.
In 2014, DeBartolo Development partnered with Mainstreet Capital to help raise tens of millions of dollars in capital for developing real estate, particularly large apartment complexes in the Southeastern United States.
Brothers Todd and Craig Marshall are founders of Mainstreet Capital, headquartered in Stuart.
In a suit filed in Hillsborough County Circuit Court April 14, Mainstreet alleges DeBartolo told them that a Canadian pension fund already had agreed to invest $40-million, and DeBartolo’s reputation in the real-estate world would boost fundraising.
Mainstreet agreed, and formed a joint venture — dubbed DeBartolo-Mainstreet. According to its website, managing partners are Kobel, David Perlstein (of Magno Aere LLC), and both Todd and Craig Marshall.
However, Mainstreet is saying the deal soon soured.
The lawsuit accuses DeBartolo of exaggerating its record of successful fundraising and development, and “thwarted the venture” by refusing to give information to large institutional investors.
In addition, DeBartolo representatives either skipped or canceled key meetings, and ultimately pulled the group — and the well-hyped “DeBartolo” name — out of the joint venture.
Mainstreet is asking the court to award damages for fraud, negligent misrepresentation, tortious interference with a business relationship, as well as breach of fiduciary duty.
Tags: DeBartolo DevelopmentDeBartolo-MainstreetEdward “Eddie” DeBartolo JrMainstreet Capitalreal estate investmentTodd and Craig Marshall
Philip Levine attributes lack of fundraising to hurricanes
Ballard Partners inks another international client, will now rep DR Congo
Tom Lee files bill to protect seniors
Rick Scott declares state of emergency for Nate
Previous Story Previous post: State budget deal struck? Jack Latvala says ‘No’ but…
Next Story Next post: UF law students discuss, debate ahead of Constitutional Revision Commission meeting
Latest from Local Courts
Among Belleair mansions, neighbors squabble over proposed dock
While good fences may make good neighbors, a proposed dock in the
St. Pete attorney sues Equifax over data breach
A St. Petersburg attorney is filing a first-of-its-kind suit against credit-ratings agency
Developers battle over project on former site of Trump Tower Tampa
One of the Tampa-area projects devastated by the 2008 real estate crash
St. Petersburg CEO dead of brain cancer accused of nearly destroying HR firm
A local human resources firm is suing the estate of its former
Seawall dispute stymies planned $800K Gulfport waterfront home
A couple looking to build an $800,000 waterfront Gulfport home had their
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1238
|
__label__wiki
| 0.531395
| 0.531395
|
Tag Archives: Mike
The Room: Greatest Comedic Failure Ever Made
Let me paint you a tale of the worst movie ever made. Or would it be the greatest? Either way, Tommy Wiseau went there. In The Room, (Directed, Produced, Written, Starring Tommy Wiseau) we are given Tommy Wiseau’s greatest masterpiece. The Room, a story of a love triangle between a frumpy woman, a up and coming porn star, and a deranged mental patient escaped from Croatia. In actuality, the means to the end of one of the greatest dramadies ever created. And it’s so heart wrenching and inspiring that I can’t stand it.
But really, Tommy Wiseau released this film in the high hopes it would become an example of a great drama or, as he claims, a dark comedy with the humor as intentional. Let me tell you, anybody who saw that movie, in theaters, really was in for a treat. And I wish I had been one of them. This movie, in all respects, utterly fails. Whatever thought Tommy Wiseau had in his mind about this film, any idea of it as a
"Youre tearing me apart Lisa!"
respectable film at all, should have been thrown out the window the second he spoke. Or rather didn’t speak. Almost every single one of Tommy Wiseau’s lines was dubbed after the film was shot. It makes for one of the funniest aspects of the film.
Let’s just go through how this movie fails, and in that way, how it succeeds. First of all, Tommy himself stars in this film as Johnny. He’s the man who’s being cheated on by his fiance with his best friend. His best friend. But Mark (Greg Sestero) is his best friend. This point will be driven home about every 10 minutes. Juliette Danielle plays Lisa, Johnny’s disgusting wife. Really, I don’t know why either guy in this film wants to bang her. And speaking of banging, the first 40 minutes of this film is a softcore porno. And, to make things worse, Tommy Wiseau jumped on Danielle within the first day of shooting. She really would’ve been better off trying to start her career in porn and failing miserably.
But the first 40 minutes is wherein lies the beauty of the film. The soundtrack. You will be serenaded to a handful of tracks as both Johnny and Mark mount
Whats going on here... Possible sex scene?
Lisa from the side and the top, in that awkward angle where all you see is Tommy Wiseau’s tanned and wrinkling buttocks. It’s quite strange. I really hope that he never intended for those sex scenes to come off as anything more than some twisted ego trip to force people to stare at his glorious body naked, on screen. But yes, we are given Boyz II Men quality R&B love ballads as Tommy does his thing all over Lisa, and then he does it again, and then Mark, and then Mark again. You really don’t know what direction this movie is taking within the first half an hour.
The rest of the film is fantastic. We are introduced to Michelle and Mike (Robyn Paris & Mike Holmes. Wow.) the couple who love to perform chocolate oral sex in other people’s living rooms, and then get caught by an old woman. And that old woman? Claudette, the breast cancer ridden nagger who is relentlessly trying to convince Lisa, her daughter, to stay with Johnny forever. If only for money. And from the looks of their apartment and how retarded Tommy Wiseau is, I would say there is no financial security in that man. She comes over, from I don’t know how far away, to have 3 minute talks in Johnny’s apartment. What kind of a mother is that.
Favorite character hands down? Denny (Philip Haldiman) This kid really brings the film together. Denny is the financial egg and complete dependent of Johnny and Lisa and makes it a point to come over. All the time. For no
Look at Denny, that creep.
reason. He’ll just pop his head in with a football. Break in and make his way to the roof. All sorts of creepy shit. It’s really bothersome. And he has a thing for Lisa. AND Johnny. He wants them to both have sex in front of him, just for the pure pleasure of watching. And he doesn’t even look young enough to play a high school/college student. There’s just something not right with that weirdo.
And you can tell this movie wasn’t good. A ton of anonymous members of The Room came out and said terrible things about the movie. Another great part of the movie was when Peter miraculously and inexplicably becomes Steven. Peter (Kyle Vogt) dropped out of the film and was replaced by Steven (Greg Ellery). And there are no attempts to explain why some random guy comes over and tries to help Lisa with her relationship problems. This film has more holes than a block of Swiss cheese. And smells worse when its grown mold. Just hilariously awful.
I mean, what else is there to say about The Room? Terrible actors. Covered. Terrible director/producer/writer/actor. Check. The bad Boyz II Men tribute soundtrack. The actors that fall of the face of the earth like the Rock of Gibraltar. The sets. OH THE SETS. This movie takes place in 3 locations. Bedroom, apartment roof, living room. That’s it. And you can tell that thoser sets haven’t been used since the 70’s. You can tell that they’re sets! As Johnny and Denny throw the ball around like 3 year old girls, you know they aren’t ballin’ it up on a roof. They’re ballin’ it up right next to the set of Full House. Pathetic.
And therein lies the genius of this film. If you can call what Tommy Wiseau egotistically calls a tour de force of drama. But let’s imagine, if you will, for a second. What if Tommy Wiseau released this film, with the hidden intention of solidifying his film as the worst movie ever made? Just 8 short years ago, good ole Tommy got the idea to break the boundaries of what is considered a film and put together the worst one possibly conceivable. Then what a genius he would be. Every critics review would turn into amazing praise for the God that is Wiseau. He would be winning Oscars left and right, for years past 2003. That, in truth, would be the work of a true film aficionado. Sadly, I feel that this mentally deficient, psychotically narcissistic sociopath could not have concocted such a brilliant plan. If he did, 10 out of 10.
Really. Enough said.
But he didn’t. 0.1 out of 10 (Although for humorous purposes, I would give it a 6.3 out of 10.)
And here’s the best scene. You’re my favorite customer.
Leave a comment | tags: actor swap, apartment roof, bedroom, best friend, bisexual, Boyz II Men, breast cancer, brilliant plan, cheesy sets, child?, chocolate oral sex, Claudette, creepy shit, Croatia, dark comedy, Denny, deranged mental patient, dramadies, dubbed lines, entirely created by Tommy Wiseau, fiance, film aficionado, financial egg, football, frumpy woman, Full House, gaudy sets, genius film, greatest masterpiece, Greg Ellery, Greg Sestero, grotesque, hidden intention, humorous purposes, intentional humor, Johnny, Juliette Danielle, kid, Kyle Vogt, Lisa, living room, love triangle, Mark, mentally deficient, Michelle, Mike, Mike Holmes, nagger, old woman, Oscars, pathetic film, Peter, Philip Haldiman, plot holes, porn star, psychotically narcissistic, purposefully terrible, R&B love ballads, random guy, released as drama, Robyn Paris, rooms, sex scenes, sociopath, softcore porno, Steven, terrible reviews, terrible soundtracks, The Room, Tommy Wiseau, Tommy Wiseau's buttocks, tour de force of drama, twisted ego trip, unintelligable, utterly fails, worst movie ever made | posted in Movies
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1239
|
__label__cc
| 0.735138
| 0.264862
|
Rhebo advises Federal Office's Alliance for Cybersecurity on industrial security
Rhebo becomes partner of the Federal Office for Information Security’s Alliance for Cybersecurity
Rhebo supports education and awareness rising regarding threats and security concepts
New technical paper sheds light on anomalies in industrial automated systems
Leipzig/Bonn, Germany, March 17, 2020 - The vendor-independent supplier of OT and IoT cybersecurity Rhebo is a partner of the Alliance for Cybersecurity (ACS) of the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). As a partner of the alliance, Rhebo will share its cybersecurity expertise with the extensive network of the German initiative. The aim of the ACS and Rhebo's commitment is to jointly strengthen the know-how for protection against cyberattacks in German companies. In this context, Rhebo has published a first technical paper on the ACS information platform. This follows the BSI’s recommendation for the protection of industrial automated systems from last year, in which Rhebo was significantly involved.
The newly published paper »From Practice: Anomalies in Industrial Control Systems With Risk Potential for Cybersecurity and Stability« describes various anomalies in industrial automated systems and their impact on both cybersecurity and Overall Equipment Effectiveness. Rhebo deliberately does not limit the focus to cybersecurity, but extends it to the issue of plant availability and performance.
»Our monitoring results in industrial control systems show that on average a quarter of the identified anomalies come from technical error conditions,« explains Rhebo CEO Klaus Mochalski. »These anomalies caused by misconfiguration, physical defects or software errors affect the performance of the automation technology and thus the system availability and process stability. This results in delays or complete communication failures between industrial components.« As a result, for example, sensor data is not transmitted further or real-time processes are disrupted.
The technical paper is available on the information pool of the ACS:
http://bit.ly/33o4ruE
About Rhebo
Rhebo is the only vendor-independent provider of industrial monitoring solutions ensuring both cybersecurity and stability of ICS and IoT infrastructures. The German company’s solutions monitor all communication within the ICS and on distributed critical IoT devices. Any attacks, vulnerabilities as well as technical error states are reported in real-time. Thus, Rhebo vendor-neutrally supports industrial, energy and water companies to increase cybersecurity, productivity and availability of their systems and plants to safeguard their digital transformation.
In this role, the company is partner of the Alliance for Cyber Security of the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), is actively developing standards and technical guidance in the Teletrust - Bundesverband IT-Sicherheit e.V. and the Bitkom Security Management Working Group.
Contact Rhebo
Jens Pacholsky
Public Relations Rhebo GmbH
Tel. +49-341-393-790-180
press@rhebo.com
Rhebo Video Blog »IT Security Act 2.0«
Klaus Mochalski explains in our video blog the requirements of the new IT Security Act.
Rhebo increases its license business in the industrial security market by 1100 %
The Industrial Security is taking up speed. Rhebo increases license business for ICS monitoring solution by 1100 %.
Guide: Waterproof ICS Security in Water Companies
Rhebo guideline explains the role of network monitoring in ICS security
+49-341-393790-180
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1240
|
__label__wiki
| 0.616311
| 0.616311
|
The Top 7 Most Embarrassing Town Hall Moments For Democrats
01 Sep, 2009 by John Hawkins
Sadly, for Republicans who have richly enjoyed watching Democrats getting a taste of their own medicine at town halls across the country, the August recess is winding down. Still, there are already so many memories. Humiliating, awful, scarring memories that are likely to still be haunting Democrats when November of 2010 rolls around.
7) Steny Hoyer vs. Don Jeror: Nancy Pelosi’s condescending 2nd in command, Steny Hoyer, ran into a buzzsaw named Dan Jeror who, after emphasizing that he was a registered Democrat, got off one of the best lines of the summer so far:
“Why would you guys try to stuff a health care bill down our throats in three to four weeks when the President took six months to pick a dog for his kids?”
6) Carol Shea-Porter (D-NH) has a constituent removed from a town hall for asking her a question: Yes, Carol-Shea Porter actually had one of her own constituents, a retired policeman, hauled out of a meeting for daring to ask her a question. Apparently, he didn’t have some sort of Willie Wonka style golden ticket that enables mere voters to speak in her presence. To add insult to injury, Carol-Shea Porter even made a snide comment as he was hauled away, “I do hope the movie theater can be a little quieter for you.” It wasn’t that great of a line. She should have just gone full Mary Antoinette on the guy and cackled, “Let him eat cake” while she rubbed her hands together and sneered.
5) Steny Hoyer and Nancy Pelosi take to USA Today to call protesters “un-American”: Remember when dissent used to be “patriotic” and how courageous it used to be to “speak truth to power?” Well, those were the old days. Now that the Democrats are in charge, it’s “un-American” to “speak the truth to power” and doing so is probably an indication that you’re part of a potentially dangerous “angry mob.”
4) Nancy Pelosi says town hall protesters are “Astroturf” and “carrying swastikas and symbols like that to a town meeting on health care.”: Nothing cools down angry voters like having the Speaker of the House accuse them of being Nazis. Oh, and what better way for the “Astroturf” to blend in with the grassroots than to carry a swastika to a meeting? That makes sense, right? At least Pelosi’s moronic meandering did inspire Marine David Hedrick, during a memorable town hall rant, to quip: “If Nancy Pelosi wants to find a swastika, maybe the first place she should look is on the sleeve of her own arm.”
3) A liberal fakes an attack on the Colorado Democratic Party headquarters: It’s cheating a bit to include this one, but it’s so good that it needs to make the list. After the Colorado Democratic Party headquarters was vandalized, “State Democratic Party Chairwoman Pat Waak initially blamed the vandalism on animosity surrounding the health care debate.” Yet, it turned out that the perpetrator was a left-wing activist named Maurice Schwenkler. If this were the old Batman TV show and there were no such thing as Godwin’s Law, Robin would be yelling out, “Holy Reichstag fire, Batman!”
2) Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee talks on the phone as a woman asks a question at a town hall event: If a movie tried to show a member of Congress, at a town hall meeting, yapping away on a cell phone while their constituent was trying to ask her a question, people would pan it as unrealistic. Yet, Sheila Jackson Lee actually did it and then later explained, “In Congress, we have to multi-task.” Gee, where do the American people get this crazy idea that members of Congress aren’t listening to them?
1)Kenneth Gladney is beaten by union thugs: A black man at a political rally was assaulted by white thugs who used racial epithets. The man was beaten so badly that he was forced to use a wheelchair and the response from liberals was…well, we’re actually still waiting for a response. The conservative response was to start bringing guns to the town hall meetings. Since then, for the most part, the unions have decided to behave themselves. It’s just more proof than an armed society is a polite society.
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1244
|
__label__wiki
| 0.630631
| 0.630631
|
Discovery’s New Streaming Service, Discovery+, Launches in January
If you love watching history and nature programming, we’ve got good news: Discovery’s new streaming service, Discovery+, is launching in the U.S. on January 4, 2021. It’ll be available on most major platforms with two plan options, one with ads and another that’s ad-free. But it’s also yet another service asking for your hard-earned dollars.
Discovery+ previously launched in the UK in November, but more international coverage is set to follow the United States in 2021, including Brazil, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, and certain countries in Asia.
The service will mimic much of Discovery’s current TV catalog, with over 55,000 episodes across more than 2,000 shows. You can also expect access to exclusives at launch like the 90 Day Journey series, a first look at Magnolia Network’s programming, and access to BBC nature documentaries. Discovery+ will also, at least initially, include popular Discovery channels like Animal Planet, TLC, HGTV, Food Network, Lifetime, and the History Channel.
With so many other streaming services available, it’s understandably difficult to consider paying for one more. However, with so many popular channels on its roster, Discovery+ is a viable option for anyone who loves documentaries, home improvement series, and reality TV, as well as anyone thinking about cord cutting.
via Engadget
← Hulu’s Quarantine-Friendly Remote Watch Party Feature Now Available Everywhere
Prove You’re a True Hufflepuff With the New $120 LEGO Hogwarts Crest Artwork →
Holy Crap! Homestar Runner Lives On Thanks to Ruffle Project!
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/64qcOdLuJ2Q/markets-weekahead-stocks-biden-spending-bitcoin-fed-gpd-dollar-2021-1
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/JR3rgSPGZMg/bitcoin-price-today-btc-cryptocurrency-market-trading-support-token-blockchain-2021-1
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1249
|
__label__wiki
| 0.632049
| 0.632049
|
For Windows and Mac only
Sporadic E or Es is an unusual form of radio propagation using characteristics of the Earth's ionosphere. Communication distances of 800–2200 km can occur using a single Es cloud.
As its name suggests, sporadic E is an abnormal event, but can happen at almost any time; it does, however, display seasonal patterns. Sporadic E activity peaks predictably in the summertime in both hemispheres. In North America, the peak is most noticeable in mid-to-late June, trailing off through July and into August. A much smaller peak is seen around the winter solstice. Activity usually begins in mid-December in the southern hemisphere, with the days immediately
ES Map v1.0 provides a LIVE visual representation of Sporadic Es reflection points in the ionospheric E-Layer for 10 and 11m bands.
The map shows the latest reported Es clouds over the past hour.
ES Map 648x360
muy buena by LU1XIU pablo
Notify me of updates to ES Map 648x360
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1253
|
__label__cc
| 0.570457
| 0.429543
|
Esther and the King ('60) DVD
Esther and the King ('60)
Manufactured on Demand
When will Lt. Robert "Bob" Gordon (Peter Cookson) and Ann Gordon (Gale Storm) finally be able to make their marriage official? Whenever the U.S. Army gets out of the way! This wacky comedy follows the happy couple as one military mishap after anotherWhen will Lt. Robert "Bob" Gordon (Peter Cookson) and Ann Gordon (Gale Storm) finally be able to make their marriage official? Whenever the U.S. Army gets out of the way! This wacky comedy follows the happy couple as one military mishap after anotherWhen will Lt. Robert "Bob" Gordon (Peter Cookson) and Ann Gordon (Gale Storm) finally be able to make their marriage official? Whenever the U.S. Army gets out of the way! This wacky comedy follows the happy couple as one military mishap after anotherWhen will Lt. Robert "Bob" Gordon (Peter Cookson) and Ann Gordon (Gale Storm) finally be able to make their marriage official? Whenever the U.S. Army gets out of the way! This wacky comedy follows the happy couple as one military mishap after anotherWhen will Lt. Robert "Bob" Gordon (Peter Cookson) and Ann Gordon (Gale Storm) finally be able to make their marriage official? Whenever the U.S. Army gets out of the way! This wacky comedy follows the happy couple as one military mishap after anotherWhen will Lt. Robert "Bob" Gordon (Peter Cookson) and Ann Gordon (Gale Storm) finally be able to make their marriage official? Whenever the U.S. Army gets out of the way! This wacky comedy follows the happy couple as one military mishap after anotherWhen will Lt. Robert "Bob" Gordon (Peter Cookson) and Ann Gordon (Gale Storm) finally be able to make their marriage official? Whenever the U.S. Army gets out of the way! This wacky comedy follows the happy couple as one military mishap after another
Title: Esther and the King ('60)
Genre: Drama-Classics, Faith Based-Classics
Starring: Joan Collins, Richard Egan, Denis O'Dea, Sergio Fantoni, Rik Battaglia, Renato Baldini, Gabriele Tinti, Rosalba Neri, Robert Buchanan, Daniella Rocca
Director: Raoul Walsh
Studio: Reel Vault
Attributes: Manufactured on Demand, Widescreen
Closed Caption: No
Denis O'Dea
Sergio Fantoni
Rik Battaglia
Renato Baldini
Gabriele Tinti
Robert Buchanan
Daniella Rocca
Folco Lulli
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1255
|
__label__wiki
| 0.612454
| 0.612454
|
In this past October (2020) the Shifti Community lost Chris "Robotech Master" Meadows to an accident involving an SUV hitting his electric bike and leaving the scene. While we may never know the full story of this event, the administrators of Shifti will work to preserve his account and works here as he'd wish us to. Thank you all for being such excellent people.
User:Robotech Master/Pride Lioness
From Shifti
< User:Robotech Master
Revision as of 02:10, 14 February 2014 by Robotech Master (Talk | contribs) (A captured rent-a-cop meets a battered old lioness in a bandit camp in the heart of the Dry.)
FreeRIDErs story universe
Pride of Lioness
Author: Robotech_Master
Author's Comments
This story can be downloaded in PDF, EPUB, Mobi (Kindle), ODF, and RTF format from this website.
June 13, 152 A.L.
The Dry Ocean
Daybreak in the Dry Ocean. The rising sun’s rays slanted through a barred window into a shed that had seen better days. Beneath a dirty heap of blankets, a figure stirred.
“Ow…shit fire.” A hand threw off the blanket. “Oh my head.” The woman’s strong Southern accent made the words sound more like “Oh mah haid.” The blanket revealed a woman with tawny brown hair cut short in a bob, with lynx ears poking up through it in place of normal human ones and a short nub of a feline nose. The woman rubbed her bloodshot green eyes and shook her head. “Annette Daisybell Hewer, you damn sure got yourself in a right mess this time.” She moved her hand from her eyes to a goose-egg-sized lump on the back of her head. Yeah, that figured. Story of my life, wakin’ up in odd places with lumps on my noggin.
She sat up and looked around. The room she was in only took up about half of the shed. It was divided off from the other half by a panel of bars with a door in the middle. The whole affair looked like it had been hastily fabbed, but the fresh welds that kept it in place looked fairly solid.
In this half of the room with her, there was a cup of brackish water and a tray with food on it. Looked like fabbed lasagna. An hour or two old by the way the top of it had dried out. Between that, the flies buzzing around it, and the incipient nausea that came along with a whack on the head, it wasn’t all that appetizing.
You wouldn’t have thought there would be flies in the Dry, but a lot of human settlements had ‘em. The eggs got tracked in on the dirt of people’s boots, and it only took a couple of flies to breed ‘em. A lot of places, every so often people would put RIDEs on and just vent the whole damn show to the Dry’s heat to get rid of ‘em. They came back sooner or later, though.
You’d have thought that people colonizing a new world would be more sensible than to bring flies along. Anny often grumbled about it. But back on old Earth, they served the important ecological role of breaking down poop and serving as food for larger critters, and terraformers had thought it was better to be safe than sorry and bring them along, even as pesky as they were. Sometime, Anny wished she could go back in time, grab stupid people by the neck, and shake the stupid out of them. But then, she reflected, if she did have that power, there were a lot more deserving people in her own past than some idiot from the dawn of time who’d plagued Zharus with Musca domestica.
Wait a minute, how did she know she was in the Dry? A quick glance out the window confirmed it, but…oh, right, now she remembered. She’d been on a job for “AAA Aaron’s 30-Hour Security” out of Nextus. It was a fairly low-rent rent-a-cop place, but it was a steady job, and it kept body and soul together. Of course, you got right down to it, she wouldn’t have to work another day in her life if she didn’t want to. She just had to get over her reluctance at touching the money in that 5-million mu account Nextus had given her, and she’d be damned if she’d ever do that.
Well…all right, a few times she’d drawn a few thou out here and there to cover expenses between jobs, but she justified it to herself by saying that was just the interest, and she’d never touched the principle. And she never would. Blood money, all of it. Filthy, stinking blood money, and there were days she hated herself for being weak enough to draw even that much out of it. Oh, my poor Kaylee. What did they do to you?
Anyhow, the job had been watching over a supply warehouse. Somewhere one of Nextus’s many corps—she didn’t even know which one—kept crates of sarium batteries and lifters and other spare RIDE parts. The last few weeks, someone had been pilfering it periodically. They were clever enough to get past the automated security, and nobody knew where the stuff was going. It certainly wasn’t hitting the Nextus black market. They’d tried putting “howlers” in with the stuff that kept getting taken—little tracking doohickeys that would pulse a signal when you signaled them to—but they never got an answer back, so either they were out of range or being jammed.
And that was when Anny’d gotten the bright idea of putting herself in one of those crates, along with her trusty pulse sidearm. She figured that once she got to wherever they were going, she could just let herself out, find out where they were, and comm it in. Maybe catch ‘em off guard and get the drop on ‘em while she was at it. Yeah.
In retrospect, she had to admit it was really a dumb idea. If they were smart enough to deal with howlers, they could probably deal with a human, too. She’d gotten the first inkling of what kind of deep shit she was in when, after a while of being moved around, she felt the push back and downward that signaled she was being taken up in a flier—or, from the strength of the push, more likely a sub, or at least a Redstone. Well, that’s why those howlers are outta range, then, she thought. She tried to shift the lid of the crate, but she was on the bottom of a stack. Just her luck. At least she’d put the air holes in the sides.
As the acceleration changed direction, indicating they were on the way, down, Anny pulled out her comm and tried to check the ZPS on it. No signal. But then, if they were used to dealing with howlers, they’d have blocked all comm traffic out of the cargo bay anyway. She had no way of knowing exactly where they were coming down. But at a guess, from the flight time, it was probably somewhere in the Dry. Which meant these clowns were probably suppliers for outlaw havens like Mos Eisley or Bartertown. Those places needed sarium and other parts just like everyone else, and often they were supplied by the local organized crime syndicates. Aw, crap. Maybe you shoulda told someone about this bright idea of yours, Hewer.
Well, hopefully all she’d have to do would be wait until everything had been unloaded and the crooks had gone away, then let herself out. If she had to, she could cut her way out with the pulse gun. She’d see if she could find an unjammed comm, then she could call in the Marshals—stuff that went down in the Dry was their jurisdiction, after all. She held onto that hope all through the unloading process, trying not to make a sound as her crate was jostled and shoved around. Then, after things quieted down, just as it seemed like she was safe—the lid was shoved off the crate. In the bright light, she had just enough time to see a blur of motion as someone’s hand brought a pistol butt down on the back of her head.
That brought her back to the present. “Aw, crap,” she muttered as the full import of her situation came back to her. “Well, leastways they didn’t kill me. I guess that’s somethin’.”
“You’re worth more money to them alive,” another female voice said conversationally.
Anny looked up and caught her breath. She hadn’t bothered to look beyond the bars, but now that she did, she saw the shape of a metal lioness lying in the shadow at the other end of the room, regarding her coolly through luminous orange optics. She recognized the make from her time in the army. Nextus Medium Support RIDE, Anny thought. War vintage. Just like me. Though she was mostly in shadow, there was enough light to see that the shell was dented and battered all over. It had obviously seen much better days. Also just like me. “How’s that?” Anny asked.
“I overheard them talking about hunting up a cheap BBV next time they were in town,” the lioness said. She left the rest unspoken, but Anny didn’t need to hear the words to follow the reasoning. Scum and villainy hives were never far away in the Dry, and prostitute RIDE/human pairs were much in demand at such places. And they usually didn’t ask any questions about where the human came from as long as the RIDE had a suitable hardware fetter locking them inside.
“Ugh,” Anny said. “They really are right bastards, aren’t they.”
The lioness just nodded.
“So what’s your story?” Anny asked.
“Who says I’ve got one?”
“Everybody’s got one.” Anny looked around her shed for anything she could use to bust out. There was a small rock about the size of her fist—apparently forgotten about after they’d put the shed up on bare desert rock. Maybe if she could lure a human guard inside, she could return the favor for her own poor noggin.
The lioness saw where she was looking. “That won’t do any good,” she said. “I’m your only watchdog. Cat. Whatever. The meat’s all gone home.”
“Well, shit,” Anny said. “You’re with them?”
“Don’t exactly have much say in it.” She shifted position to bring her shoulder into the light. Poking out of the metal was a small metal rod—a hardware fetter, or as some people called it a “restraining bolt.”
“I’m sorry,” Anny said. She’d never much liked the idea of fetters on RIDEs, especially the metal kind. She imagined it felt like someone giving you an unwanted body piercing you couldn’t take out. Which was kind of dumb, since RIDEs didn’t feel things that way, but the image stuck with her. And what was worse than having an unwanted bit sticking out was having to follow someone else’s orders to go with it.
The lioness cocked her head. Anny heard poorly-maintained servos grind in her neck. “You sound like you really are sorry.”
“An’ I’ll just bet you’ve never met anyone like that before,” Anny said. She tried to get to her feet, thought better of it, and settled into a leaning position against the wall beneath the window.
“So, I know you got a name,” Anny said. “Let’s have it.”
The lioness blinked. “Leila,” she said.
“Anny Hewer, Leila,” Anny said. “Pleased ta meet’cha.”
The lioness snorted. “Sure.”
“So how come you’re here by your lonesome?” Anny asked. “I’d think they’d want a big brawny lady like yourself Fusin’ with ‘em. Knockin’ heads around for ‘em.”
“They’re all men,” Leila said. “Want to stay that way. I’m just a cheap-ass watchdog—cat—for them. Who they don’t have to feed, doesn’t have to sleep, and is smart enough to follow orders. They don’t even Fuse RIDEs themselves.”
“Doesn’t sound like a very fulfillin’ job,” Anny said.
Leila growled. “Are you making fun of me?”
“No, not at all,” Anny said. “Sorry. I’ve got me a smart mouth sometimes.”
Leila said nothing but looked suspiciously at her.
“What?” Anny asked.
“Nothing,” Leila decided after a moment. “You’re tagged. Where’s your RIDE?”
“Gone,” Anny said. She sighed. “A long, long time ago.”
“And you didn’t get another,” Leila said. “But you kept the tags.”
“She was…special,” Anny said. “The only one for me. And I let her down.” She closed her eyes. “I keep the tags…as a reminder.”
“I don’t understand,” Leila said.
“Yeah, I reckon you don’t.” Anny leaned her head back against the wall, then jerked it forward again and swore as the tender spot reminded her why that was a bad idea. “You prob’ly never had a good human partner, an’ I’m sorry about that.”
“You said you’re ‘sorry’ again,” Leila said. “Why do you apologize to a RIDE?”
“Because you’re worth an apology, and don’t let any asshole ever tell you otherwise,” Anny said, surprising even herself with her vehemence. “Damn all those sons a’ bitches to hell for makin’ it otherwise. Damn Latimer, damn Conyers, damn all of ‘em for doin’ what they did without givin’ one shit about the consequences.” Damn, Hewer. That bump on the head sure ain’t doin’ you any favors, she thought wryly.
The lioness didn’t respond. She just regarded Anny curiously some more.
Anny glanced over at the tray of lasagna. It didn’t look any more appetizing this time around. She had to look away again as she felt her gorge rising. Ugh. Yeah, decorating the cell with my breakfast would just be all it needed.
After a while, Leila spoke again. “Why are you here?”
“Oh, I just felt like a vacation…y’know, gettin’ away from it all.” Anny shook her head, and winced. “Seriously, was tryin’ to catch this scum in the act. My job—workin’ security.”
“Well, congratulations,” Leila said, with no trace of irony. “You caught them.”
“Yeah, I damn sure did, didn’t I.” She massaged her temples, trying to will the headache to go away. “Feel kinda like the fisherman in a rowboat who went and hooked himself a whale. Instead a’ me gettin’ him, he got me, an’ he dragged me out to sea ‘cuz I was too damn fool stupid to let go of the line.”
Leila cocked her head again. One servo buzzed loudly, and her head froze for a moment. A quick jerk brought it back to position. “You…confuse me, Anny Hewer.”
“How’s that?” Anny asked.
“Calling yourself stupid. Most people I speak to only call RIDEs stupid.”
Anny snorted. “Well, then you’re talkin’ to the wrong class a’ people.”
“I think…I’d almost like to help you,” Leila said bemusedly. “If only to see what you did next.”
“Only almost?” Anny said.
“It doesn’t matter,” Leila said. “I’m fettered.”
Anny shook her head, and winced at the wave of dizziness that almost overcame her. Nope, don’t do that again. “What’re your orders ‘bout me? What did they say, ‘zackly?”
“Keep the bitch in lockup,” a male voice sneered. “Don’t let her get out, you got it?”
“That’s all they said?” Anny asked.
“Other than the bit about the BBV, yes,” Leila said.
“Okay. So how’s about this. I’m not gonna ask you to let me outta my cell. An’ I’m not gonna try to trick you into openin’ my cell door. But I sure would like it if you’d come close ‘nuff so I could reach out and pet you.”
Leila snorted. “Oh, right. Like you’d want to pet a metal lioness.”
“Hey, you heard my sob story. I get sentimental ‘bout RIDEs,” Anny said. “Anyway, is there anythin’ keepin’ you from doin’ it? Any logic circuits that won’t let you come over here and press your shoulder right up ‘gainst these bars?”
Leila paused for a long moment, and at first Anny was afraid she’d gone too far, that some untold command loop connected to the fetter had guessed at what she was planning to do and wouldn’t let the lioness come over. Then, slowly and with much grinding of servos, the lioness got to her feet and ambled over. “It…looks like there isn’t,” she said. She sounded about as surprised as Anny felt.
“Gooood kitty,” Leila said, reaching out to run her hand along Leila’s pitted metal brow. Didn’t someone once say diplomacy was saying “Nice doggie” ‘til you could find a big-enough rock? she mused wryly. Then she reached down with the other hand, picked up that fist-sized rock, and with one quick swipe whacked off the restraining bolt. The base of it sparked and fizzled, and a little puff of smoke came out, then it stopped.
Leila turned her head and stared at her. Anny looked back for a long moment. “So how’s that?” Anny asked.
Leila blinked her optics and looked at her. “It’s…gone,” she said. “I no longer feel any compulsion not to let you out of the cell.”
“Good!” Anny waited a long moment. “…well?”
Leila padded back over to the wall and flopped down again. “I don’t feel any compulsion to let you out, either,” she said simply.
Anny plopped right back down on her rump. “Well, shit,” she said disgustedly. “Really?”
“I’m thinking it over,” Leila said. “Now that I’m free, I could just go off to find AlphaWolf and leave you here.”
“What about gratitude?” Anny sputtered.
“When has any human ever shown gratitude to me?” Leila asked.
“I freed you!” Anny said.
“Yes,” Leila said calmly. “But what have you done for me lately?”
Anny facepalmed, groaned, and lay back on the blanket.
She must have passed out again, because the next time she opened her eyes the sun was higher in the sky, slanting down from a different angle. Her mouth was dry. She picked up the cup of brackish water, didn’t see any signs of insects or anything else untoward in it, and sipped from it. Her head felt a little better, which she supposed was one thing.
“You’re awake again,” Leila said.
Anny set the cup down. “I see you’re still here,” she said. “Not lightin’ a shuck for AlphaWolf’s hidey-hole?”
“I’ve been thinking,” Leila said. “Perhaps I might let you out after all.”
“Well, great!” Anny said. “I sure’s hell won’t stop you.”
“There’s just one condition,” Leila said.
“Name it,” Anny said. “What do you want from me?”
“I want…you.” Leila said. “It occurs to me I might be more welcome in AlphaWolf’s camp if I bring my own thumbs.”
“What? No!” Anny insisted. “No no no! No way in hell. No offense—I’m sure you’re a nice kitty and all—but I swore I’d never Fuse another RIDE after what happened.”
Leila started to cock her head again, then apparently thought better of it. “You feel strongly about that,” she mused.
“You’re darn tootin’,” Anny growled.
“Of course, you know they’ll put you in a BBV RIDE when they get back anyway,” Leila said. “If you’re lucky, you might get to wake up once a month.”
“Shit.” Anny rubbed her temples again. “Lemme think it over.”
“All right,” Leila said. “They should be back in about an hour. If you haven’t made up your mind by then…”
Anny groaned, leaned back against the wall again, and closed her eyes. Then she opened them again. If she only had an hour to think, she didn’t want to sleep it away.
Think, Hewer, think. Here she was, trapped. There didn’t appear to be any way out. She tried the bars in the window and the welded-in panel. She even tried kicking at the walls, but they were all too damned solid. All she got was a stubbed toe.
And it was just distracting her from the thinking that she had to do anyway.
After Kaylee, she’d sworn she’d never have another RIDE. Though she got odd looks and sometimes awkward questions when people saw she had tags but no RIDE, she’d kept that promise for over thirty years. Hell, even if she did want a RIDE, with the secrets locked up inside her pointy little head, Nextus admin would probably not look kindly on her sharing them mind-to-mind with someone who could turn around and blab them. So it wasn’t as if it had been a major temptation even so.
All the same, she still had to admit sometimes that she missed the closeness of the Fuse, the feeling of being in perfect sync with a partner. But how much of that was missing Fusing in general and how much was specifically missing Kaylee, she never could have said. Anyway, she didn’t want to dishonor the memory of her old friend.
Now that’s stupid, Anny told herself. Hell, if Kaylee were here now, she’d tell you that. If this is what you gotta do to get out of this, it’s what you gotta do. Better to do it for someone who just wants you for your thumbs than for people who want you for your…other bits.
The sound of sub engines jerked her out of her reverie. “What in the hell?”
“Sounds like they’re back early,” Leila said, getting to her feet. “Suppose I should be going.”
“W-wait,” Anny said. “I accept your offer.”
Leila looked back at her. “Seriously?”
“Yeah.” Anny nodded. “Bust me outta here an’ I’ll be your thumbs. I just got one request for you—help me get these varmints. If they don’t use RIDEs themselves, should be easy, right?”
Leila thought that over. “Revenge would be sweet. Very well.” She padded up to the fabbed bars and tore the door from its hinges with one swipe of a metal claw. Then she stepped back to let Anny come out.
Anny took a deep breath. “All right, do it,” she said. Kaylee, hon, I’m so, so sorry.
The lioness’s metal body split apart, shifted around, then enclosed Anny and locked into place. A moment later, Anny was standing a whole meter taller than she was used to. Big kitty, she thought. Didn’t get this much height with Kaylee.
Leila was already walking them forward, ducking to fit through the shed door. As they came out into the blazing Dry sun, Leila could see they were under a small environment dome, the underside of it showing the patterns that indicated it was camouflaged to make it hard to spot from the air. There were a couple of other small buildings, and a pad across the dome where a small suborbital was settling into place. It was a small cargo plane, a Redstone—not quite a “true” suborbital, but with better legs than a regular flier.
But she didn’t linger there looking at it. She quickly darted forward, moving into the shelter of one of the buildings. :Do they keep any guns here?:
:A few small pulse carbines, I believe. In the office in this building.:
It was odd hearing a voice in her head again, but Anny knew this wasn’t the time to dwell on it. :Good,: she said. She smashed through the window on the wall facing them, and pulled a big chunk of the wall out. They crouched to fit through it. There was a desk in this room, and a gun rack behind it with a couple of rifles. She took one down, checked the charge on it. Full. Good. The guns were sized for human hands, but that wasn’t much of a problem with a rifle. She just pinched the trigger guard between a metal thumb and forefinger and snapped it right off. Then they crawled back out the hole and around to the corner of the building.
Peering around the corner, they saw three men unloading something from the cargo ramp. Zooming in, the men wore low-slung hip holsters with large pulse pistols in them, and one had a gauss shotgun slung on his back. Two of them wore ragged fatigues that had once belonged to the Nextus army, and the other—the one with the shotgun—had slacks and a leather jacket that might have come straight out of the Steaders’ latest biker flick. They were manhandling a powered-down skimmer cycle off the ramp. From its red color scheme and muzzle-like front fairing, Anny guessed it was the BBV they’d been going to stick her in.
Dumb, guys. Shoulda capped me when you had the chance, Anny thought.
:It’s all about the Benjamins,: Leila said. :Or is it Pentiums? I never can keep that straight.:
:Think we can hit ‘em from here?:
:If I were in my prime…: Leila said wistfully. :Right now, I wouldn’t trust my sights more than ten meters away. Five if you want more than center mass.:
:Right,: Anny thought. :And there’s no cover ‘twixt us an’ them.:
:Wait for them to come up to the shed?: Leila suggested.
:Sounds like our only choice,: Anny agreed, glancing over at it. Then her heart sank. :Aw, crap. We left the door ajar!:
:Maybe they’ll be too stupid to notice?: Leila suggested hopefully.
:Fingers crossed.: They ducked back and waited for the thugs to approach.
“Hey, Leila! Front and center!” the one in the jacket called out as he strolled toward the shed. He had his shotgun leaning jauntily back over his shoulder, hand on the stock. Twenty meters…fifteen… “Leila?” He stopped short, unslinging the shotgun. “Something’s wrong here.”
:Shit!: Anny swore. The other two were still back by the Redstone, fiddling with the RIDE. Well, one was better than none. :Take the shot!:
Leila ducked back out around the corner and fired. Luck was with them, and leather-jacket-guy dropped the shotgun and went down clutching his arm. :One down.:
The other two had drawn their pulse guns and were running forward. Leila ducked back around the corner as pulse blasts sizzled through the air. :Stupid. They’d have to be close-in to do any damage with those little pop-guns even if they did hit me.: She goosed her lifters and surged forward—a bit unevenly, as a couple of her lifters were only marginally functional. And when she tried to stop short, one of them blew out altogether. They ended up piling right into one of the gunmen, bearing him to the ground underneath them. Even through Leila’s shell, Anny thought she felt bones crunch.
:Ow,: Anny thought sympathetically. :Oh well, whatever works.:
As Leila got back to her feet, they saw the last man straddling the RIDE bike, frantically punching buttons on the panel. “Aw, c’mon, really?” Anny said out loud. “What’re you gonna do, death by snu-snu?” But as they moved forward, the RIDE came to life, Fusing up around the gunman into an unmistakably feminine shape. She wobbled on her feet for just a moment, then ran back up the ramp into the Redstone.
:Shit, we can’t let him get—aw, crap. Crap on a cracker!: Anny swore. Far from trying to get away, the RIDE was coming back down the ramp bearing a RIDE-sized plasma cannon almost too big for the BBV to wield.
:I think she’s compensating for something,: Leila said, diving to the side as a plasma blast made glass out of the desert stone where they’d just been standing. Even with the stiffness of half-worn-out servos, the lioness’s natural grace brought them easily back to their feet, the pulse rifle still in hand and firing. Most of the shots went wild, however.
:Forget the gun!: Anny said. :The RIDE’s innocent. We gotta take her down without hurting her.:
Leila almost froze—Anny could feel her surprise—but put it aside. She didn’t waste words. :How?:
Anny didn’t waste words either. Instead, she thought in concepts, a skill she’d picked up from long habit with Kaylee and hadn’t realized she still had. In a split second, she communicated that the BBV operator was still off-balance and clumsy, because his body was still being reshaped by its Fusers. Leila responded with a quick flash of understanding, and darted forward, past the fox RIDE. As the BBV tried to turn to bring her gun to bear, Leila doubled back and slammed into her side with both fists clenched together. The fox went down like a sack of potatoes.
Leila held the smaller fox RIDE down with one hand long enough to locate her emergency de-Fuse switch and poke through the hardlight to trigger it. A moment later, the fox unfolded from around a dazed-looking young woman with flame-red hair, fox ears and tail, and the ridiculous figure that usually came along with a BBV Fuse.
“Enjoy your next three years, pal,” Anny smirked. “You’re gonna be real popular, looking like that. Hey, foxy fox, are you all right?”
The Walker-mode fox RIDE got to her feet and shook her head, her hardlight flickering on. “I…I think so,” she said in a sultry voice. “Thank you…I don’t think he was a very nice man.”
“Trust me, he wasn’t,” Anny said wryly. “Stick around, okay? We’re gonna comm the Marshals to pick up this trash. They should be able to help you.” The fox nodded her head.
The next half hour passed fairly quickly, at least for Anny. Having a lioness rooting around in her memories caused time to pass in odd fits and starts as she blanked out for a bit every now and then. :Hey! Gently, okay?: she protested.
:I am…sorry,: Leila said. Her confusion came through in the pause, and in the emotional sidebands surrounding the speech. Suddenly she didn’t seem quite so cocksure anymore. :I will be more careful.:
Anny looked up in time to see the Marshals’ sub on approach as the comm band crackled with their greeting. “Well, there they are,” Anny said. “So, once they take care of this lot, what next?”
“That’s up to you,” Leila replied.
Anny blinked. “Say what? I thought the point of all this was you were gonna be the one in charge?”
“No pride can have two alpha lionesses,” Leila said simply. “And I see now, you could never be a beta for very long.” She sent a quick cartoon image of a small lioness going for the throat of a larger lioness, and the larger lioness falling over with a little “THUD!” sound-effect balloon. “Fortunately, I’m used to being a beta.”
Then she de-Fused. A moment later, Anny stood next to her metal Walker shape, blinking her eyes in the bright sunlight. She reached up to feel her new ears—thicker and more rounded off than her old lynx tags. Oh, hey. Got a real nose again, after thirty-odd years. That feels different. And her tail was an entirely new experience, much longer than Kaylee’s old stump. She grabbed it and brought it around in front of her to look at. It had white fur—and glancing at her reflection in Leila’s pitted metal plating, she saw she now had fully white hair. “White lioness, huh?”
“Really? You couldn’t tell?” Leila asked.
“So I guess we can go our separate ways, then,” Anny said.
“No,” Leila said. “I’m holding you to your bargain.”
“But you just said you didn’t want me for thumbs,” Anny said.
“We agreed you had to do what I say,” Leila said. “And what I say is, you have to let me belong to you.”
“Er…” Anny said.
“If you don’t, I will follow you around, constantly,” Leila said primly. “After all, I know where you live.”
“Look, I don’t need another RIDE,” Anny said crossly. “The old one was my friend.”
“I know,” Leila said. “Now that I’ve seen your life. I didn’t realize you were Kaylee’s operator.”
“Partner,” Anny said. “The word you’re lookin’ for is partner.”
“I see that, too,” Leila said. “And I see how you felt for her. If she was still here, I would not dream of coming between you. But…Kaylee is gone, Anny. You need to let her go.”
Annette sighed. Much as she wanted to scream and howl and protest, Leila was making too much sense. “But she was my friend,” Anny said weakly.
“I know,” Leila said. “I don’t want to try to replace Kaylee. I’d just like to…be your friend too.” She reached out to nuzzle Anny gently with her metal muzzle, and Anny couldn’t help herself. She reached down to run a hand over those sculpted features.
“All right,” Anny said. “Maybe you’re right. Hell…Kaylee herself wouldn’t want me mopin’ around all the time. But this ain’t gonna be easy. With the state secrets in my head, they’re gonna wanna put some limited fetters on you, so’s you can’t go blabbing ‘em to anyone else.”
“I’m…all right with that,” Leila said. “I know you won’t let them go one centimeter further than they have to.”
“Okay. Then I’ve got a condition of my own,” Anny said, smiling. “I’m buying you the best new shell I can. An’ you’re gonna smile an’ take it.”
Leila blinked. “Why wouldn’t I…wait. You’re going to tap that fund?”
“That’s right.” Anny nodded. “It don’t feel right spendin’ that blood money on me. So I’m gonna spend it on you instead. An’ it’s gonna be yours to keep. I don’t want it.”
Leila bowed her head. “Very well. I accept.”
“An’ another thing. I’m not havin’ any of this alpha-beta crap,” Anny said. “You’re my pard, ya got it? We’re in this together.”
Leila swished her metallic tail. “Very well…partner.”
Anny rubbed her hand over Leila’s head again, feeling every pit, every scar. It put her in mind of the pits and scars in her own soul. She could make Leila’s go away, but could anything ever heal her own?
“I’d like t’ say this was gonna be the start of a beautiful friendship, ‘r some hokey crap like that,” Anny said. “But that’s too trite. So we’ll just go on with this the best we can, and see how it works out, okay?”
Leila nodded. “Sounds fine to me.”
“Well, good.” She nodded to the Marshals’ sub, which had just come in for a landing next to the thugs’ Redstone. “Now let’s go get this show on the road.”
One hand resting on Leila’s back, Anny and her new friend walked forward to greet the Marshals. Maybe, just maybe, things would be all right after all.
I still miss ya, Kaylee. Always will. But we all gotta move on the best we can.
Goodbye, Kaylee.
Retrieved from "https://shifti.org/index.php?title=User:Robotech_Master/Pride_Lioness&oldid=17623"
Robotech Master
Stories By Author
Stories By Setting
Stories By TF
Stories By Genre
TSA-Talk
Shifti Writer's School
Stories that need Editing
Stories that need a Critique
About Shifti
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1260
|
__label__cc
| 0.649234
| 0.350766
|
Tag Archives: St James Park
Rebellion Reflections – October 2019
I’ve been delaying writing this ever since getting back from London. I’m still not entirely sure what I’m going to write, or what’s going to come out after spending two weeks on the streets of our capital. Along with thousands of other activists I was trying to bring more attention to the climate crisis, and to catalyse the changes we need to make to avert catastrophe. Climate Breakdown is a very real and present threat, and I still don’t think the majority realise this, or have properly processed the fact that we can’t go on as we are. Business as usual just ploughs on like a runaway train, air travel keeps going up, we’re chopping down forests at even faster rates all around the globe, or they’re on fire, the oceans are dying from over-fishing, and CO2 emissions continue to go up year on year. We have so little time left to alter our trajectory I often feel we’ve left it too late, and the task is impossible. It comes back to the same thing though; we’ve got to try, haven’t we?
Red Brigade at Vauxhall Gardens
I joined Extinction Rebellion (XR) a year ago when it first started up as a chapter in Norwich, and remain convinced that its motives and methods, along with other similarly aligned organisations, offer the best chance for bringing about change. I go through periods of doubt, questioning myself and XR’s tactics, after all I’ve only been an activist for a year. What do I know compared to people who have been doing this for decades? Without doubt we need to learn from our mistakes, reflect on our successes, and come up with new ideas, methods, and ways of reaching beyond our current member base and boundaries. In the space of a year we’ve achieved so much in terms of raising the profile of the climate and ecological emergency. In a year, in tandem with other movements such as the Youth Climate Strikes, Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth, as well as the phenomenal efforts of Greta Thunberg, we’ve seen more happen than in the last 30 or 40 years of waiting for politicians to do something. Following traditional tactics such as writing to your MP just hasn’t worked; politicians continue to fail us.
There can be no doubt that non-violent civil disobedience has been successful up until now, but is that and mass arrests the be and end all of Extinction Rebellion, or do we have more in our repertoire? I think we do and we will learn, evolve and adapt in the same way wider society, government and business need to in order to survive.
Touring bike roadworthy once more
Overnight stop in Cambourne
Wake up! I wish more people would
So what to write in this blog? It might be a long one, just to warn you. I’ve already restarted it 3 times and that’s after only 2 paragraphs. I’ll try and give you a bit of a record of my journey through the October Rebellion, combined with my thoughts on what we’ve learned, and what we might do next. Writing this is as much about me processing my own thoughts as it is about relating things to readers. My opinions and conclusions are my own, and I welcome any constructive comments and criticism that will further develop my thinking. XR tries to be an inclusive movement welcoming everyone and all parts of everyone, but if you’re in the mood for trolling please look elsewhere.
As you may have gathered from the above photos I decided to cycle down to London. It’s been a while since I did a long ride, and I needed some head space between finishing work and joining the Rebellion. My touring bike needed quite a lot of work, and given I seem to have no spare time I employed the services of the Norwich Cycle Medic (http://www.cyclemedicnorwich.co.uk) to build new wheels and give everything an overhaul; very satisfied with the work done.
XR members receive lots of criticism from people for using cars, buses or even trains to get to London to join the protests. Frankly this criticism is tiring and nonsense most of the time, made by people who really don’t understand the relative scale of the problem. We have to work with what we’ve got, and at the moment that’s an infrastructure and transport system that is largely carbon based. Should we all just do nothing and wait at home for the axe to fall? One has to use the tools that are available, and until we can bring about the changes needed that involves fossil fuelled transport. The emissions generated from the relatively small number of people travelling to London, or from the traffic delays caused by the protests, are negligible when compared to everything else, and I feel are completely justified. Many of us, including me, don’t fly anymore, and try and minimise car use wherever possible, therefore a bus trip to London to protest really is minimal in the grander scheme of things. Focus should instead be on frequent flyers, especially on people who have to fly excessively for business, when meetings can be held effectively by virtual means these days.
Taking the canal path into central London – traffic free!
Arriving at Marble Arch
Travelling Lobster – he’s excited…honest
Crowds gather for the opening ceremony
Red Brigade at Marble Arch
Night spent in Hyde Park
On that note one of the best realisations, for me, from the October Rebellion, is that ‘we are all hypocrites‘. I loved this when I heard it. We are all part of the system, and all contribute to the problem. We need to accept this and move on. It can’t be any other way given what we have available to us. As someone who is acutely aware of the challenges we face I try to minimise my carbon footprint, alongside my ecological impact from other factors, but I still very much contribute to the problem. Until we have systemic change this will continue to be the case. And we need to be aware that our footprint in the UK is huge compared with that in many other countries; our rate of CO2 emissions massively outweigh that of poorer countries.
Global CO2 emissions by wealth
So when we attract the inevitable criticism telling us to go and protest in China, or the US, as ‘their emissions are so much higher and our’s are a drop in the ocean in comparison’, one needs to remember the above chart; we’re in that top 10%. Sure, China’s emissions might be high, but they manufacture a lot of the goods we feel the need to constantly buy, and then there’s the transport impact of those goods, our holidays, throw-away lifestyles etc. Our emissions are still huge compared with poorer countries, due to our lifestyles and the system we have to work within; throwaway culture, fast fashion, diet, habits and hobbies, excessive consumption in buying things we want but don’t need, marketing driving all this. Again, it comes down to needing systemic change, and for everyone to realise this. There’s also the fact that historically the UK, ever since the agricultural and industrial revolutions (which we led), has had centuries of high emissions to build our infrastructure, business, and lifestyles. Other countries are still trying to catch up, so given our historic footprint shouldn’t we do even more to curb our emissions, and limit our expenditure of the remaining carbon budget? I could go on, but let’s get back to London.
It took me two days to pedal to London, covering about 155 miles. It could have been about 10 miles shorter but I forgot about the MOD firing ranges in Thetford Forest and had to backtrack a bit, plus take a few unintended off-road routes. I only fell off my bike once, into a Hawthorn hedge – bit prickly. I overnighted in Cambourne with my brother and his family, before the final leg to Marble Arch, getting drenched as showers hit on Sunday morning. It was pleasant using canal paths for the final stretches, thus avoiding most of the traffic and air pollution. My heart leapt upon arriving at Marble Arch, where I’d camped for the April Rebellion, and upon seeing all the Rebels gathered for the opening ceremony; good to meet up with Ben too, an old friend I hadn’t seen for some time – really appreciated the catch-up. I rendezvous’d with the rest of the Norwich and Norfolk team, who came down in two coaches (excellent turnout), before spending the night in my bivvy bag in Hyde Park.
Sunrise in Hyde Park
Road block next to St. James’ Park
Taking the road at Horse Guards
I should probably explain what we had planned, and the roles I’d volunteered for the October Rebellion. Groups came from all over the country, and we split up by region to occupy several different sites around Westminster. The aim was to bring the City to a halt by blocking the key routes in and out, and to a degree we were successful, at least initially. We wanted to target government, business and institutions, those that need to lead on systemic change. I took on the role of affinity group coordinator (we had several affinity groups formed of Norwich and Norfolk Rebels), and was one of the Reactive point people for our location, which mainly involved comms between the site and rebel support functions. I dabbled in a bit of media and messaging, including a lot of live-streaming and social media updates, and was one of the facilitators for site meetings; I do like some of the XR techniques for managing large meetings, and would like to use them in my day job!
Following the first night in Hyde Park we assembled and made our way to St. James’ Park (only got slightly lost) to take our objective; the ‘Love Rebellion’ site, named with the aim of providing space for regeneration, music and outreach. There were a few hundred of us, all East of England and Midlands groups. We stepped off the road. We rebelled for life. We took our site.
Rebels gather at St. James’ Park
Night falls – tents on Birdcage Walk
Swallowtails forever
Pulling a nightshift – it rained, a lot
Norwich Rebel on duty in the early hours – thank you Hayley for reading No.1 Ladies Detective agency to us!
It was cold and wet
What happened next? It would take several blogs to relate events from the two weeks. I’ll try to be succinct (hah). As well as holding our respective sites around the City of Westminster there were lots of actions planned, with aim of putting pressure on the Government, financial sector, big business, defence industry, oil and gas industry, judicial system etc to highlight the Climate Crisis and bring about change. We always knew it was going to be tough, with the police having been briefed to take a harder stance against us after the April Rebellion. I think they must have been specifically briefed to not be as friendly, not to smile, intimidate us where possible, and keep interaction to a minimum aside from when trying to move us on our make arrests. They are however, only human, and being constantly around us were constantly in receipt of messages on the Climate Crisis. So many of them support us, but also have to do their job. We know a few have quit and since joined us, and several retired officers, some senior ranking, are now amongst our number. Policing us is an almost impossible task given cuts and the numbers involved. Officers were drafted in from all over the country; we had conversations with individuals from Wales, Manchester, East Anglia and beyond, and when they had the chance many expressed support. A few were in tears during some of our actions, after observing the numbers willing to be arrested, hearing the messages, and witnessing the Red Brigade.
Being in St. James’ Park we weren’t far from several other sites, including Trafalgar Square which became a focal point after several other locations fell. The ‘Burning Earth’ site was a wonder to behold, from the Hearse that blocked the road, to all the artwork, tents, assemblies and rebels.
Hearse blocking road in Trafalgar Square
Nelson’s Column looking resplendent
Everything Will Change
Lots of structures built
Humility Empathy Frugality
Trafalgar Square – Burning Earth Site
Reflect Rebel Restore
Norwich Birds in action in Trafalgar Square
Ka ka
I should mention the kitchens that fed us for much of the two weeks. They were amazing, and alongside the efforts of Hare Krishna kept our energy levels and morale up. The police were constantly trying to confiscate our infrastructure, however the kitchens kept going, springing up at new sites when we were forced to move, and churning out thousands of vegetarian and vegan meals over the two weeks; some tireless efforts by certain individuals, with much gratitude. Thanks should also be given to all the food donations made both my locals, but also from afar. It’s amazing when a Deliveroo rider turns up at a roadblock with 3 vegan pizzas, ordered by someone from the other side of the country with instructions to deliver them to hungry rebels; not specific individuals, just deliver to whoever is on the roadblock. Also, thanks to Ian who turned up post work and brought me a delicious Vegan burger – much appreciated. I also mentioned Hare Krishna; they fed us loads in April, and did the same in October, pedalling vast amounts of food around London – and it tasted great! Saying that I still managed to lose half a stone on the ‘Extinction Rebellion Diet Plan’, amazing what two weeks of rebelling will do for your waistline.
One learning about kit. We need to be cleverer about delivering kit to locations. It was too easy for the police to identify our vans, stop them, and confiscate items and infrastructure. We could drop kit at other points and walk it in, or split the loads more. The police confiscating stuff did backfire on them at one point when they took possession of much of the disabled infrastructure; ramps, toilets etc. Not their best PR moment, and putting at risk many of our disabled members.
In case it’s not clear many of the rebels present, especially those who travelled, opted to camp in London. This meant tent villages sprang up at our various sites, including on roads, alongside the bigger infrastructure. This got tricky when we had to move stuff quickly or the police started to confiscate items, with people losing or misplacing belongings, and some cold and uncomfortable nights for some; although we did bring in spare tents and sleeping bags. We still have a massive pile of lost property!
A moment of calm as arrest continue on Whitehall
Our Da Vinci bridge that appeared overnight – thanks to world building team
Da Vinci Bridge wasn’t popular with the police
Police move in, time to sit down
Singing, dance and performance art
More birds join the protest
Police move in on Da Vinci Bridge
Antipodien kangaroo reinforcements
Red Brigade make an appearance as the roadblocks fall (again)
St. James’ Park was a brilliant site, and hub for so much activity, especially as we were joined by the Global Justice crew bringing with them more diversity and education on the challenges faced by populations around the world in the face of climate breakdown. I learned a lot about Global South versus the Global North, and again how privileged we are in the country. Privilege is something we all need to acknowledge to one degree or another. I’m grateful that I have the right to protest in this country, and to not be beaten up and imprisoned for it. I also acknowledge that I’m a middle-classed white male, with money in the bank and access to free healthcare, as well as a host of other benefits not available to others which I often take for granted. I’m not a victim of the institutional racism that impacts many people and other protest movements. I’m far less likely to be stopped and searched than a black or brown person. At the moment I’m unlikely to ever go hungry, lack water, suffer disease, or face the threat of violence motivated by competition for resources becoming more scarce due to climate breakdown; war will become increasingly driven by the climate crisis.
That’s not to say the latter points won’t happen in this country during my lifetime. I think think there’s a high risk they will as the impacts of the climate crisis escalate and are felt closer to home. At the moment if a harvest fails in one part of the world, which happens all the time, we can afford to buy food from somewhere else, but what happens when harvests fail across multiple locations at the same time, and we can’t buy our way out of the problem? The ‘Just in Time’ supply and demand chain will come unstuck at some point, and we will be impacted. I think this will happen a lot sooner that we think, and with terrifying consequences. What wouldn’t you do to provide food for your family when the supermarket shelves are empty and your children are hungry? We’re ill-prepared for such an eventuality, and it will hit us hard, with social contracts and community bonds breaking down. It’s one of the reasons I increasingly take a prepping approach to life.
But back to the privilege point; yes, I’m privileged, but should that mean I shouldn’t protest, absolutely not, I just need to learn and have my eyes opened to it. In fact wouldn’t it be selfish and neglectful not to use my privileged status and influence to protest? I need to think about this more and speak with people wiser than I.
At this point I’ll include a short film of the ‘Roo Rebellion’ turning up at one of the roadblocks next to St. James’ Park. Needless to say the sight and sound of a group of antipodeans dressed in kangaroo costumes, bouncing round the street, did a lot to lift and relax the mood. The police present couldn’t keep straight faces, despite their orders.
Despite all our efforts Love Rebellion site fell at the end of week 1, and we were forced to relocate. The police had orders to evict us ahead of the Queen’s Speech in Parliament, and apparently couldn’t let us remain due to the bomb threat risk. They needed to search the site, not because they thought XR had bombs, more that others might do and be using XR as cover.
Rebels link arms to protect kitchen tents
Transport mobilising to move kit
A lot of police for one little tent
There was so much colour and vibrancy at our site, from the artwork to the music and samba bands, the rebels themselves and the structures we built. We had a shift system set up to cover the roadblocks and actions, with the Swallowtails Affinity Group I was in covering the first night; that was a long night, rewarded by the appearance of an urban fox in the early hours of the morning. The camaraderie was outstanding, despite the rain and constant attention from police helicopters; the search lights irritated one lady to such an extent she took her clothes off and lay in the road. The police were trying to intimidate and stress us out.
We also had an excellent organisational and decision making system set up, with a council formed of point people from each team, as well as ‘random rebels’. The council was fed information, questions and requests from the Peoples’ Assemblies which took place on a daily basis. I wish we’d had more time to get it all up and running properly and really bed in but alas, we had to move. One learning is to do more prior to a large scale Rebellions to ensure rebels are aware of the structure, site groups, decision making processes etc. There were perhaps too many comms prior to October and key messages were lost.
We evacuated St. James’ Park over the course of an afternoon, trying to get our tents and kit out without it being confiscated, and over to Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens in the London Borough of Lambeth. There were stirring scenes as Rebels linked arms to protect the kitchen, singing songs in defiance or instructions to move on or face arrest. We quickly hired vans, packed up, and prepared to move; my bike ended up with a lot on it! It was quite an exciting walk/ride over to Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, with the police refusing to allow Rebels to cross the bridge. I merged in with a larger group of cyclists commuting from work, and made it across. Lambeth Council had said we could stay in their park as long as we didn’t cause any local disruption, and were respectful to residents etc. We were and are very grateful to them and residents for accommodating us, and also to the local cafes which we took advantage of several times; it rained, a lot. The gardens also had a piece of work planned to plant insect friendly bulbs towards the end of our stay, so we made sure we cleared the areas they needed to get to. It was nice to see a message thanking us for leaving the site clean and litter free – they said they wished all their visitors were like us.
Arrival at Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens
If not us? Who? If not now? When?
Tents up and ready
Murmurations Affinity Group members going strong
Sunshine at Vauxhall Gardens finally
Norwich crew in Vegan Pie fest
Where am I up to? So much happened and I’m missing lots out, especially around the sense of camaraderie and the emotions that run through you as you see friends getting arrested, or when support turns up in the form of a samba band at an action that was looking flakey. We were in Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens for several days, during which time I also spent a couple of nights with a friend from school and his family (thanks John and Emma). It was great to take a break, grab a shower, and spend a bit of time playing with their kids; it is after all their future which is in jeopardy. The Vauxhall base gave us somewhere to launch actions from, combined with the other remaining sites still holding out around London; mostly Trafalgar Square at this point.
As with April the Norwich and Norfolk groups were active throughout the two weeks. We took part in several actions, including a protest outside a Government Oil and Gas summit – they were discussing how to encourage investment into an industry that is killing out planet. Perhaps the Andaz Hotel should reconsider hosting such events?
Norwich Rebels block Andaz hotel entrance
Road block swarming progress
Protest outside the oil and gas summit – Andaz Hotel
An innovative lock on – this one really had the police scratching their heads – I think they enjoyed the challenge
Climate Emergency – Westminster Wake Up
Protestors get on top of lorry
On the people being arrested front. It’s quite hard seeing your friends being taken away by police, especially when you’re not willing to be arrested yourself, as was the case for me; too many complications with my job at present. You’re left with feelings of guilt for not being with them and not putting your freedom on the line, and also concern for their wellbeing. I do worry that some people put themselves forward to be arrested without fully understanding the consequences; this could really impact their future career prospects, affect their mental health, affect relationships, and have repercussions they aren’t aware of. There is also a risk of glamourising being arrested, or making it seem like it’s expected of you, will boost your credibility or is cool. Whatever anyone says I don’t believe it’s a pleasant experience, comfortable, risk free, or something to aspire to. Most people do really think before putting themselves forward to be arrested though, it’s not a decision taken lightly.
The Climate Crisis will however impact us all, and being arrested now for causing minor disruption has got to be worth it if it has a chance of stopping the major disruption and societal collapse, which seems almost inevitable at this stage.
We’re in the midst of the 6th Mass Extinction event. Extreme weather events are happening all the time. Conflict due to climate breakdown is happening now. Drought and famine are on the increase. Fires are burning out of control all around the world. People are dying now due to this crisis. We’re not changing course quickly enough, or at all in many cases, from the business as usual model that is destroying our world. Some relatively minor disruption and being arrested has got to be worth it in the face of all that. Surely people impacted by our actions can reflect on why we’re doing it, and conclude that being late one day, or not getting home when you expected, is nothing compared to what is coming.
Be the voice of the World when she is screaming
On that note I experienced some interesting and varied reactions from people during the protests. There was an incredible amount of support from many, even from those stuck in traffic jams, but also some less agreeable and aggressive reactions from some. I can understand and empathise with those who we’ve irritated or delayed from something important. I’d hate to be responsible for delaying someone getting to a hospital appointment. Some just want to get to work, or get home, and we’re seen as targeting normal people just trying to get on with their lives; I will talk about the Canning Town tube disruption in a bit, just not yet or relation to this point. It still however comes back to it being, the majority of the time, relatively minor disruption for a very good reason (see above). I experienced first hand some very abusive comments, coffee cups being thrown, and the threat of violence; this was mostly during rush hour in the financial district. It’s interesting and perhaps not unexpected that the majority of this behaviour originated from middle aged and older white blokes, with no inclination to try and understand why we’re there, or the Climate Crisis. They’re often red faced, stressed looking, heart attack victim waiting to happen. You can also almost feel the waves of self-entitlement, elitism, and testosterone fuelled anger rolling off them. I’ve been trying to think why they’re so angry and I’m wondering if it’s because they feel threatened by us. Are we threatening their status and masculinity? Are we challenging them at some subconscious primal level? I don’t think it would matter if we were protesting about the climate or beer prices, I think think they’d still be aggressive and unwilling to interact reasonably. I reckon it’s often alpha males feeling threatened and reacting according to their evolutionary DNA. Perhaps it’s a competition thing, like two strutting peacocks facing off. Thankfully these sorts of responses are in the minority; most middle aged blokes were fine!
I wasn’t willing to be arrested, but that didn’t mean I wasn’t busy. I often ended up with various people’s mobile phones in my pockets that they didn’t want the police to confiscate! I spent a lot of time live-streaming actions to our Facebook account, or helping with comms to Norwich and Norfolk folks and between Affinity Groups; we ended up super-grouping our Affinity Groups in week 2 for the sake of efficiency. Another learning is around Affinity Group membership and structure – we probably need less groups for future large Rebellions, to ensure sustainability, resilience and support.
On the live-streaming front I used up far too much of my data allowance filming the Grief Funeral march processing from Marble Arch down Oxford Street, which I think took place on the Saturday; the film is on the Norwich FB page somewhere. Around 30,000 people marched through London in an array of costumes and props, however it was barely reported by the press; we suspect the BBC may have had instructions not to report on us, and I’m considering submitting a Freedom of Information request to learn if there’s any truth behind that. The Grief March was impactful and emotional, with a lot of support from the pavements. The Red Brigade brought a whole tube station to silence as they made their way through the city, remaining in character the whole time; they also provoked tears from many, such is power or iconography and silence.
Some familiar faces xx
Grief March down Oxford Street
Some amazing costumes
Red Brigade leading the procession
Which world would you prefer?
I wasn’t involved in the action at London City Airport, however several Norwich and Norfolk XR members were, and were arrested as a result; they blocked an access point to the airport, on bikes. I did watch on the live stream as the partially-sighted former Paralympian James Brown climbed on top of a plane, despite being scared of heights. Another activist boarded a plane and refused to get off. Air travel is a major contributor to fossil fuel emissions, more than any other transport sector, yet the number of plane flights continues to grow. Another example of the seemingly unstoppable runaway business as usual train which needs to be slowed down and stopped somehow, or at least adapted and evolved to something less damaging. I think this was a good example of an action targeting the right place and people; high impact on the environment from plane travel, and the relatively small % of the population who can afford to fly for business and pleasure to an excessive degree.
The airport action also saw disturbing scenes of the police using ‘pain and compliance’ to restrain activists. There is film footage of this, and it’s not very pleasant with the activist in question gasping in pain whilst not, to my eyes, putting up any resistance. It reminds me that whilst we’d like the police to be on side, whilst they are ‘just doing their job’, and whilst we’re often very friendly and want interact positively with them it’s not always the right thing to do.
Many protest groups and individuals from black, brown, indigenous, ethnic or minority communities, have not been treated well by the police. Their experience of being stopped and searched or arrested, often unjustly, has not been good at all. Statistically they are much more likely to be stopped and searched, or arrested. Institutional racism is still thought to be prevalent in the police force, despite efforts to eradicate it. XR members chanting ‘we love you’ whilst rebels are being arrested can be counterproductive, even when it’s not actually directed at the police, but towards the activists being taken away; it can be perceived as being directed at the police and in the past has been. In addition gestures of love or kindness towards the police can alienate groups we want to be onboard with. Flowers sent to Brixton police station by an activist, with good intentions, to thank them for their kindness and care can have a very negative reaction in communities which have seen friends and family hurt or even die in police custody, in that station. I’m still learning about this, and might use the wrong words, however it’s clear we (XR) need to learn and change our approach in some areas to ensure we become more diverse and inclusive. We need to acknowledge the challenges faced by the non-white and the non-middle classed, people we’d love have in our organisation. We need them.
Road blocks in place at the start of the ‘Banking on Breakdown’ day of action
Bank Junction occupied by Rebels
Climate Struggle = Class Struggle
We’re scared, that’s why we’re here
Fossil Fuels = Extinction
Setting our sights on Canary Wharf
Into week 2. It was an early start on Monday for the ‘Banking on Breakdown’ day of action, targeting banks and financial institutions contributing to the climate crisis and ecocide; most of them one way or another. It’s that system change thing again, with capitalism and neoliberalism driving all the wrong behaviours. We rolled out of our tents in the early hours, after much planning over the weekend, and headed for the rendezvous at St. Pauls.
Initially we teamed up with a few other East of England affinity groups to put in road blocks in the financial sector of the City of London. It was a very wet start to the day, and our first roadblock was cleared after about an hour culminating in several arrests; some downtime in the cells for several friends. We regrouped at Bank Junction, outside the Bank of England, where the bulk of rebels were gathered for the day blocking the roads. I had a few good conversations with journalists and workers, who all got it at one level or another. After a quick discussion we decided to get together the Norwich and Norfolk Rebels we could find, along with several from Cambridge, and head to Canary Wharf to bring some direct action to a bank heavily invested in the fossil fuel industry. I cycled there on one of London’s cycle super-highways; they’re ace, and I didn’t get lost for once.
Barclays – Stop Funding Death
Barclays – Leads Europe in financing fossil fuels
Rebels glued on outside Barclays Office in Canary Wharf
Rebels arrived in dribs and drabs via the Tube, or like me by bike, and a game of cat and mouse ensued with undercover police or private security teams (not sure which) as we moved around Canary Wharf trying to work out where we were going. It’s quite a disorientating place, and feels completely disconnected from nature. I think the security teams are quite used to protestors turning up, with actions regularly taking place outside Barclays.
Megaphone outreach activity with sleepy dog
Conscientious Protector
More door blocking – cold on the ground!
Barclays invests billions in the fossil fuel industry, and is up there in the top world rankings for financing activity killing us and the planet; tar sands projects in the US and Canada are not a good thing. We blocked the main doorway for several hours, read the Declaration of Rebellion, and performed outreach activity with workers and passers-by explaining why we were there. It was very cold and windy at Canary Wharf, but numbers grew until we had a sizeable crowd involved. We asked if we could speak to members of the Barclay’s Exec Team to explain our activity, ask them to divest from fossil fuel based funds, and get some answers, but no-one was forthcoming. The one manager who did appear was only interested in how many of us were being arrested, and what for, and smirked the whole way through any conversations; really dispiriting. They’re more interested in driving excessive profits for a small number of very rich people, at the expense of everyone else and the planet.
Tell the Truth Barclays
Rebels outside Barclay’s Bank, Canary Wharf
Time is running out, be a force for change
It should be noted that many of the normal workers we spoke to were pleasant and interested in our message. Most of them very much get it, but are trapped by needing to earn money to support families, pay mortgages, conform to what society expects of us, and by a toxic system that doesn’t offer any other options. They don’t necessarily have another path open to them which is accessible or offers sufficient financial recompense to support their current lifestyle choices. The whole system needs to change, and we need to realise that means we can’t go on the way we are. It will mean big changes to the way we live and operate, and some of these changes won’t be comfortable at all, at least to begin with. I believe however that we can transition to a better method of living, with tighter knit better connected communities, working with nature and not against it, increased equality, more produced locally, and eventually a healthier and happier society; but different, very different. A topic for another blog, but if we don’t start making these changes soon, globally, we’re screwed.
The Barclays’ action culminated with the police arresting eight of our number, using solvent to remove superglue, or cutting tools to breakthrough lock-on tubes. I was on camera duty for most of the day, live-streaming footage, or doing a bit of outreach activity, or supporting the Rebels blocking the doorways. There was a bit of a wait for police vans due to everything else going on round the City, however eventually our comrades were carted off to Sutton Police Station; it was a fairly emotional end to the action, with more than a few tears and shouts of support to those under arrest for aggravated tress-pass and obstruction. The police were gentle, polite and respectful throughout, but we could tell they were getting tired and stressed by long shifts, relentless XR actions, and lack of resources their side. There were several occasions during the course of the October Rebellion where Rebels were de-arrested by the police, as they ran out of police vans or cell space, however this was not one of those times. The Barclays’ high ups obviously wanted to make a point, and made sure the police kept the arrestees in cells for the full 24 hours; money and influence talks. It felt good to have targeted what can be regarded, at least in part, as climate criminals. We targeted the right people, with 8 arrested for crimes incomparable to the destruction, climate breakdown and ecocide caused by investment into an industry we are all forced to use to one extent or another.
Our diminished group retreated from Canary Wharf to regroup at Bank Junction, which was still being held as part of the Banking on Breakdown day of action. We were all pretty tired so retreated for a round of vegetarian burgers.
Reduced in number but still going strong – Norwich Rebels regen time
We joined the end of the Bank Junction protest in a big march down to St. Pauls; lots of drumming, dancing and singing, with some lovely support from drivers and passers-by. It was, however, very wet!
The next day we had to leave Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, a sad departure. I’m not entirely sure why the police decided to move us on, especially as Lambeth Town Council had given us permission to be there. I suspect they just didn’t want us to have a big base to operate and launch actions from.
Final day in Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens – police issuing what we now know were unlawful section 14 notices
Rebel refusing to move from tent
Red Rebels turn up to support
We now know that the Section 14 order placed over London was unlawful, but at the time the police were using it to disperse us, confiscating tents and arresting those refusing to move. The Red Brigade turned up to support us on the final day.
Murmuration talking to the police
That’s a lot of police for one tent
Protesters carried off
We left the gardens in a good state, making sure we cleared up all litter. Clearing the site took several hours, during which we talked to the police, shifted kit into vans, and had a chance for a bit of a sing-song with the Norwich XR choir.
Some of the final Rebels to hold out
Light green patches where tents had been, but park generally in good state
Sun breaks through the clouds
So that was it, all the main October Rebellion sites cleared despite our best efforts, however we’d lasted longer than I thought we might. Maybe we need to re-think out tactic of taking and using large sites during these big rebellions. They can be counter-productive, with people getting attached to them and not focussing on actions that can have more impact. Maybe we should do more to ‘move like water’, popping up in one place for an action before dispersing only to arise again in another. However having everyone together does build a sense of community and solidarity, allows for mass Peoples’ Assemblies and planning, and helps with our regenerative culture.
Another point on the sites front was that much of our organisation and decision making structure was tied to a physical location, in terms of people and roles. When sites fell, or merged with others, these structures seemed to partially breakdown. Maybe we need a more virtual network and structure next time, or processes to better integrate multiple sites into one. Things still worked, but they could work better, and we perhaps need better communication channels with the Rebel Support Office.
On the comms front we were using both the Signal and Telegram Apps, as well as WhatsApp and Facebook. This became quite confusing and overwhelming at times. It also starts to break down when peoples’ mobile phones run out of charge and there isn’t the infrastructure in place to recharge them, if for example the police have confiscated items. We might need to rationalise our comms channels, and work on the ‘less is more’ principle. We also need to continue using public facing channels such as Facebook to recruit more people to actions as a Rebellion progresses, and individuals decide to join us; they won’t have access to our more private channels. Lots to think about before next time.
After leaving Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens the remaining Norwich and Norfolk rebels dispersed across London, with me and several others moving to a sanctuary site; a church hall in Islington, for a few nights. They and several other organisations, mostly churches, opened their doors to welcome us, providing much needed floorspace, and even a kitchen to use in this instance. A few of our comrades, those arrested at the Barclay’s action, had to leave London for home or break their bail conditions; very sad to see them go. We met up the next day to regroup and head to Trafalgar Square to join rebels in defying the Section 14 ban on us gathering.
On the move from Islington to Trafalgar Square
Communing with the relatives
Yoda out in support
Hundreds gathered in defiance of the unjust Section 14 order, to listen to various speakers including George Monbiot, a representative from Friends of the Earth, religious and spiritual leaders, and environmentalists from all over the UK and beyond.
The ghosts of climate breakdown
That section 14 ban didn’t really work
Talks and Peoples’ Assembly in Trafalgar Square
Norwich Rebels on the mic
George Monbiot being arrested
Peoples’ Assembly concluding
There were several arrests, including that of George Monbiot, as rebels occupied parts of the road around Trafalgar Square and Whitehall; this went on for hours.
Two Norwich Rebels survey the scene in Trafalgar Square
Be the voice of the Earth when she is Screaming
Red Brigade at Trafalgar Square
In the evening we headed to the Shard, to bring attention to the role the media plays in the Climate Crisis.
The Shard – site of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire
Time for the news corporations to Tell The Truth
Today’s headlines are out
The mass media often seem to either not report on the Climate Crisis, under-report it, or falsely report on it. It’s time they told the truth and gave these issues the prominence they need to wake up wider society to the challenges we face. On top of that they need to stop giving any media-space to climate change deniers, surely we’re past that now.
Numbers gather, with drumming and banners
Candle lit vigil
Travelling Lobster still going strong after nearly two weeks
Another long day, but successful in demonstrating we will not be silenced, and again targeting organisations that need to up their game.
I think it was the following day we awoke to news of the Canning Town tube action, a protest most of us had voted against, and which I feel was badly timed, targeted the wrong people, and the wrong infrastructure; public transport that is at least part ‘green’. I wrote about it at the time, saying how it broke some of the media blackout we’d been experiencing, but sadly for the wrong reasons. Many of us have reflected long and hard on it in the weeks since. We know the theory behind XR and civil disobedience; that 3.5% of the population thing. We know we can’t be friends with everyone and that inevitably we will make mistakes, this action, in my opinion, being one of them. But we know we have to do do something to try and wake people up, and bring about change. Or should we just sit around, watch the world burn, and wait for our inevitable demise?
This was another learning for me from the October Rebellion, from some of the messaging and training out of the Global Justice movement, and from some of the reading I have done since. XR needs to perform actions, but I think we need to think harder about targets and timing, who it will impact, and the social science behind our tactics which may not have been interpreted correctly, or been used on a bit of a pick and choose basis. It felt right targeting industries that directly contribute to the problem. It did not feel right to be targeting normal working class people trying to go about their lives, a lot of whom are struggling to make ends meet. This was very counter-productive, and damaged our reputation and some of the good work done to date. We need these people in our movement and on side, as we run out of time and start to witness the terrifying impacts of climate breakdown. These impacts are likely to affect poorer people first, and sooner that we think.
Some of the social science being used talks about needing 3.5% of the population on side and activated in order to bring about change. However the evidence for this seems to be from societies where the 3.5% were oppressed or repressed, often violently. With the majority of XR members being white and middle classed, we are not being oppressed or repressed, and certainly not violently. In fact actions such as the Canning Town tube debacle, although well intentioned, are in danger of turning us into the oppressors in the eyes of those affected; normal working class people who aren’t feeling the impacts of climate breakdown. So instead of rebelling against a system that is killing us, we could end up being rebelled against by the very people most at risk from the challenges ahead. We need to target the powerful, not the powerless.
I sincerely hope more people continue to rise up and join Extinction Rebellion, but we need to work on diversity and inclusion. We need to engage at a grassroots level with, and learn from, the communities we are trying to recruit from. We also need to learn from other past and current movements with similar aims. They must look on with dismay at some of XR’s tactics and apparent disregard for the impacts on minority communities, but we’re only a year old and very willing to learn. I hope that over the next few months we’ll think more about this, evolve and adapt as an organisation, and come out stronger.
There are loads of areas upon which we need to reflect. Topics still causing me some confusion and painful thinking include our practice of not blaming and shaming, as well as being apolitical or ‘beyond politics’. On the first point I think it’s definitely wrong to blame normal individuals who have no current choice as to their way of life, however what about government and business leaders supporting the toxic system which is at the root of the problem? And likewise on the political front, especially with a general election coming up, should we come out in favour of a party more likely to bring about the changes needed? I know politicians have been failing us for a long time on the climate and ecological front, and will no doubt continue to do so, but shouldn’t we more openly support those at least trying to make a difference? Maybe XR should continue not supporting one party over another, whilst individual members can of course do so. I do think we need to encourage members from all sections of society, and supporting one party might inhibit this. It could sow division and even intimidate potential members into not joining us. But if one section of society, and let us for arguments sake call that Tory party members leaning more the right, is blatantly putting our futures at risk, then shouldn’t we come out against them? I want an inclusive and diverse movement, but don’t know how we achieve this in some areas, and am not entirely sure we want or need to be inclusive of some people.
Phew, that was a long section without any photos. If you’re still going, thank you and well done!
Joining the un-masking BHP protest in solidarity
The protest highlighted how the Global South suffers at the hands of the Global North
Indigenous people travelled from South America to protest against the huge mega-mining company
Thursday was my last full day in London. I was beginning to feel pretty tired and was missing the quiet of the countryside, and fresh air. I was still enthusiastic about the Rebellion but events such as the Canning Town action had knocked all of us off centre, and we’d lost quite a few of number by this point; to arrests or from just needing to go home for work or to support families. Whilst rewarding it can be draining trying to keep things going, comms flowing, and people supported. I am very grateful to certain individuals who helped keep me grounded and supported.
On Thursday morning I joined the non-XR protest versus the mega-ming corporation BHP. This all forms part of what I’ve been learning over the last few months. BHP run huge mining operations that extract valuable minerals from countries such as Chile, Brazil and Columbia. These minerals are used to make things that we all buy. The companies behind these operations, such as BHP, make huge profits at the expense of the people who live in these areas. Locals are subject to unfair wages and unsafe working conditions, and the the mines are destroying huge swathes of natural habitat and ecosystems upon which indigenous people still rely, and from which we all ultimately benefit in terms of biodiversity and oxygen production. The protest was to demand justice for people impacted by BHP, and the lives and land devastated by its activity.
It’s all tied up with the concept of neo-colonialism, the more about which I read the more I begin to realise how complex and huge the challenge is. The Global North is profiting from, and aiming to maintain its current excessive and high consumption based lifestyle, at the expense of the Global South. People in the Global South are being exploited, killed, threatened and evicted from their homes, or imprisoned, to support the sick profits of huge multi-national companies and ultimately our comparatively cosy but selfish lifestyles. We need global justice in the face of such activity, unless we really are complete arseholes that are happy for this to go on just so we can live as we do now.
And this for me is the crux of the matter. We can’t go one as we are now, and we can’t transform to a ‘green economy’ that replaces everything we have now with apparently sustainable alternatives. It’s just not that simple. For example to replace our current energy production units with solar or wind power needs precious minerals, many of which are mined in the Global South. The same with electric cars, and the next generation of mobile phones. In the UK are we willing to destroy the Global South via neo-colonialist practices, or are we willing to change? The massive carbon budget expenditure needed just to build all this new energy producing infrastructure, or electric cars, could in itself push us over a climate breakdown tipping point from which there is no return. From what I’ve researched there simply aren’t enough available resource to transform the whole world, and replace everything we have now with ‘green’ alternatives, and this couldn’t be done without massive CO2 emissions, or further devastation of the Global South. Therefore, logically, we need to move to a different sort of society, economy, way of life, or we will destroy ourselves.
Or maybe we just all start praying the gods or aliens will save us, ‘cos that’s always worked in the past.
XR elders protest outside the Supreme Court
Tell the Truth and Act Now
Many police to manage a small number of pensioners
After the BHP protest I nipped round the corner to support veteran activists outside the Supreme Court. Today XR wanted to highlight the impact of the ‘defence’ industry, arms trade, and war on climate change, and elders had gathered outside the court, gluing themselves together in protest.
Protest against the arms trade and how war drives climate change
Many veteran activists present
Much support as elderly activists arrested
Pretty amazing to watch the older generation standing together in uncomfortable conditions, putting their freedom on the line, and then being led away to police vans. Much respect.
We spent the afternoon in the City of Westminster walking from one protest area to another, sometimes arriving just as one finished due to rapid response by police. We all got pretty wet as the heavens opened, but thankfully dried off when the sun came out. Later that afternoon several of use decided to join a critical mass bike ride, with hundreds of other riders. I had the use of my touring bike, whereas others hired Santander bikes.
Pre-critical mass Hare Krishna veggie curry – excellent fuel
Norwich rebels gather in Hyde Park – rare photo that includes me!
Ready of the off, many banners on bikes
The critical mass bike ride was unlike anything I’d ever been on before. It was huge. There were banners and costumes, so many riders, and multiple sound-systems. I was completely envious of the most impressive sound system; a rickshaw with DJ decks and huge speakers. We definitely need something similar for Norwich critical mass rides.
Awesome rickshaw with huge sound system, we need one!
Rickshaw – want one for Norwich critical mass bike rides
Numbers continued to grow – biggest crit mass I’ve ever been on
We pedalled off from Hyde Park on a ride that must have taken about an hour and a half. The sound system boomed, we rang our bells and rode past Marble Arch, down Oxford Street, down Regent Street, around roundabouts, past Buckingham Palace and down to Parliament Square. It was exhilarating, with much support from the pavements.
Pedalling off from Hyde Park
Debs on Santander Bike
Down Oxford Street we go
I’ll say one thing, two weeks of rebelling in London, including riding your bike a lot, does an awful lot of good as far as improving one’s knowledge of where everything is and how it all joins together.
Down Regents Street Piccadilly
Still going strong, number growing all the time
Even had some canine companions
Here’s a bit of film from the Oxford Street section.
We ended the critical mass ride at Trafalgar Square, where Rebels had gathered for a mass meditation session. This ended with some uplifting singing and bouncing. Pretty groovy day all in all.
So that was me mostly done. I’d survived two weeks of being an ‘uncooperative crusty’ (thanks Boris, we’ll own that one) in London, and spent my last night back at the sanctuary space in Islington. The next day I took my leave of the remaining Norwich rebels and caught the train back home; I was too tired to cycle all the way back!
Sanctuary space in Islington where we slept
Tripod structure built in Oxford Circus
Police arrive to take down tripod
That was not the end however of the London Rebellion, with two more days of actions and activity scheduled, including the ‘Red Hand’ march; following pictures courtesy of friends or the Internet.
Red Hand prints started to appear round London
Those newspapers were still making an appearance
We will raise our red hands, taking responsibility for our actions – we all have blood on our hands.
What was the Red Hand march?
‘We will raise our red hands, taking responsibility for our actions – we all have blood on our hands. We march in admission and recognition of the part we play in the injustice of this emergency, and the ongoing suffering of thousands of people around the world due to climate and ecological breakdown.’
Red Brigade raised their hands
All done with chalk spray, so washes off
There were hundreds on the march again, which stopped at several government departments to demand plans are quickly made to tackle to climate emergency.
Burning Earth flags
Norfolk Bird costumes still going strong
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter
By this time I was back home in Salhouse, recovering but also missing my companions of the previous two weeks. One builds such strong friendships during these actions, which will no doubt endure for years to come. I know XR has much to learn, and challenges we need to overcome. I’ve discussed some of them in this blog, and will continue to mull things over, analyse our actions and future strategy, talk about it all with other Rebels, and we’ll work out where we go from here.
Travelling Lobster made it home, somehow with a squirrel that ended up in my panniers, courtesy of my niece and nephew
I know there are course corrections we need to make, such as diversifying our actions and tactics; it can’t all be about mass arrests, and we need to find a way of engaging with other segments of society. We also need to look at the bigger picture; climate breakdown cannot be viewed in isolation, it needs to include social justice and equality.
Back home, peace!
This has been an epic blog to write over the course of about 10 days. I could have broken it up, however as mentioned at the start writing it has been part of the reflective process for me, and one thing kinda flowed into another. I may well pull out individual bits and expand upon them in future. There is still a lot I need to think about and learn!
Thanks for reading, and stay turned for more Norwich and Norfolk actions. Why not come and get involved yourself?
WE ARE ALL CREW
This entry was posted in Climate Change, Extinction Rebellion, UK and tagged Barclays, Bicycle Touring, Climate Breakdown, Climate Crisis, Climate Emergency, Ecocide, Environment, Extinction Rebellion, ExtinctionRebellion, Global North, Global South, Hyde Park, London, LoveRebellion, neo-colonialism, Norfolk, Norwich, October, October 2019, photos, Rebel for Life, Rebels, Red Hand, Self Propelled 2019, St James Park, Trafalgar Square, UK, Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, XR on November 10, 2019 by SelfPropelled.
Follow Self Propelled on WordPress.com
arctic tundra
Climate Breakdown
Cycle tour festival
Cycle Touring Festival
Frozen lakes
Gulf of Bothnia
Hilleberg Akto
Oxford Bike Works
Rebel for Life
Salhouse
Salhouse Broad
Self Propelled 2015
St-Jean-Pied-de-Port
Tour preparation
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1266
|
__label__cc
| 0.669849
| 0.330151
|
Saynsumthn’s Blog
Archive for real person
Abortion supporting Hillary Clinton insists she is a “real person” while unborn babies are not
Posted in Hillary clinton with tags Abortion, face the nation, Hilary, Hillary 2016, Hillary clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, partial birth abortion, Planned Parenthood, real person, unborn on September 27, 2015 by saynsumthn
Imagine that, a pro-abortion politician having to convince others that she is a “real person?” Such was the case of Democrat presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton this weekend on “Face the Nation.”
In her first Sunday show appearance in four years, CBS News’ John Dickerson asked Hillary for three words that describe Hillary Clinton.
Unable to answer the question in three words, Clinton said she had been in public life so long people forget that she is just a regular person that goes shopping emphasizing, “I am a real person.”
Clinton, once thought to be the sure-win for the Democrat presidential nomination is treading water in the polls as opposition Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders gains support among liberal voters.
But a recent CNN/ORC Poll shows Hillary is leading the socialist libertarian Sanders by 42% of Democratic primary voters nationally, compared to 24% for Sanders, 22% for Biden and 1% for former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley.
But, Clinton’s insistence that she is a “real person” does beg the question:
Exactly what IS a real person?
In the same Face the Nation interview when Hillary Clinton was asked if she supported a federal limit on abortion at any stage in pregnancy, she gave this heartless response:
“This is one of those really painful questions that people raise and obviously it’s really emotional. I think that the kind of late term abortions that take place are because of medical necessity and therefore I would hate to see the government interfering with that decision. I think that uh, again, this gets back to whether you respect a woman’s right to choose or not. And I think that’s what this whole argument, once again, is about.”
In addition to supporting late term abortions generally, as Senator, Clinton defended gruesome partial birth abortions where the baby is delivered up to the shoulders with the head remaining in the birth canal. Rather than allowing the child to simply be born, Clinton supported allowing the abortionist to then suck out the child’s brain in order to deliver a dead baby.
During that The March 12, 2003 debate, Senator Rick Santorum pointed out to Clinton that out of the 182 partial birth abortions reported in one year in the state of Kansas, none were done for medical reasons.
Hillary Clinton still repeated that lie despite the fact that years earlier, pro-choice spokesperson, Ron Fitzsimmons who headed the of the National Coalition of Abortion Providers (NCAP) acknowledged to Nightline that, “The majority of these procedures are performed in the late second trimester on healthy women and healthy fetuses.” He estimated the abortion lobby was performing 3000 to 5000 of these procedures annually.
Then in 2013, late term abortionist Susan Robinson admitted many women are not coming to her for late term abortions because of health reasons.
In an interview she admitted the following:
“I’ve had women that only got a positive on their third test. And either way they think they just got pregnant. They have no idea they’re in their 24th week. So they make an appointment for an abortion, and it takes a few weeks, and they have their ultrasound and find out that they’re at 27 weeks, which is too far for an abortion anywhere. So then what happens? They either give up or have a baby, or they go on the Internet and they find us.”
Hillary Clinton, is a long time supporter of abortion and Planned Parenthood and once praised their racist founder, Margaret Sanger. She remains an ardent defender of Planned Parenthood despite under cover videos from the Center for Medical Progress exposing their baby harvesting operations.
Hillary Clinton once said she wanted abortion to be “safe, legal and rare” claiming for political motivations at the time, it was a moral issue that should not be diminished as a moral issue.
Today, Hillary Clinton is much more hardened and refuses to restrict child killing in the womb at all. By consistently mouthing the line that abortion is a woman’s right to choose, Clinton denies that unborn babies are “real persons” worthy of protection under the Constitution. So, it is ironic that now the America public is refusing to see Hillary as a real person as well.
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1270
|
__label__cc
| 0.564836
| 0.435164
|
Localization of collagenase in the growth plate of rachitic rats
D. D. Dean, O. E. Muniz, I. Berman, J. C. Pita, M. R. Carreno, J. F. Woessner, D. S. Howell
In the transition from proliferating to hypertrophic cell zones in the growth plate, there is an increase in chondrocyte volume and a corresponding decrease in collagen content to accommodate the enlarging cells. It is postulated that collagenase accounts for this collagen loss. To test this hypothesis, tibial growth plates were obtained from normal rats, rachitic rats deficient in vitamin D and phosphate, and rats after 48 and 72 h of healing from rickets. Collagenase was quantitated by a pellet assay based on the release of solubilized collagen from the endogenous insoluble collagen in the tissue homogenates. A fourfold greater collagen release and a concomitant sixfold greater hypertrophic cell volume were measured in rachitic growth plates compared with normal age-matched controls. During healing of rickets, collagenase activity and hypertrophic cell volume returned almost to control levels. Rachitic growth plates were dissected into the juxtaepiphyseal 1/3 and the juxtametaphyseal 2/3. The latter portion contained >95% of the hypertrophic cells and 86% of the collagenase. The collagen-degrading activity was extracted from this region and was shown to be a true collagenase by its production of typical A fragments of tropocollagen produced by collagenase action. The enzyme was activated by aminophenylmercuric acetate and trypsin and was inhibited by EDTA, 1,10-phenanthroline, and a tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases from human articular cartilage. Inhibitors of aspartic, cysteine, and serine proteases had no effect. Micropuncture fluids aspirated from rachitic cartilage contained latent collagenase activity, indicating an extracellular localization. Negative tests for hemoglobin in the rachitic cartilage samples indicated that there was no contamination by capillaries and that this was not a source of collagenase. It is concluded that extracellular collagenase accounts for the loss of cartilage matrix in the hypertrophic zone, and that this process may be distinct from that of capillary invasion.
https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI112026
10.1172/JCI112026
Fingerprint Dive into the research topics of 'Localization of collagenase in the growth plate of rachitic rats'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.
Rickets Medicine & Life Sciences
Growth Plate Medicine & Life Sciences
Collagenases Medicine & Life Sciences
Cartilage Medicine & Life Sciences
Cell Size Medicine & Life Sciences
Tropocollagen Medicine & Life Sciences
1,10-phenanthroline Medicine & Life Sciences
Dean, D. D., Muniz, O. E., Berman, I., Pita, J. C., Carreno, M. R., Woessner, J. F., & Howell, D. S. (1985). Localization of collagenase in the growth plate of rachitic rats. Journal of Clinical Investigation, 76(2), 716-722. https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI112026
Localization of collagenase in the growth plate of rachitic rats. / Dean, D. D.; Muniz, O. E.; Berman, I.; Pita, J. C.; Carreno, M. R.; Woessner, J. F.; Howell, D. S.
In: Journal of Clinical Investigation, Vol. 76, No. 2, 1985, p. 716-722.
Dean, DD, Muniz, OE, Berman, I, Pita, JC, Carreno, MR, Woessner, JF & Howell, DS 1985, 'Localization of collagenase in the growth plate of rachitic rats', Journal of Clinical Investigation, vol. 76, no. 2, pp. 716-722. https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI112026
Dean DD, Muniz OE, Berman I, Pita JC, Carreno MR, Woessner JF et al. Localization of collagenase in the growth plate of rachitic rats. Journal of Clinical Investigation. 1985;76(2):716-722. https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI112026
Dean, D. D. ; Muniz, O. E. ; Berman, I. ; Pita, J. C. ; Carreno, M. R. ; Woessner, J. F. ; Howell, D. S. / Localization of collagenase in the growth plate of rachitic rats. In: Journal of Clinical Investigation. 1985 ; Vol. 76, No. 2. pp. 716-722.
@article{f1c88233f11149d18147a8272fa5a067,
title = "Localization of collagenase in the growth plate of rachitic rats",
abstract = "In the transition from proliferating to hypertrophic cell zones in the growth plate, there is an increase in chondrocyte volume and a corresponding decrease in collagen content to accommodate the enlarging cells. It is postulated that collagenase accounts for this collagen loss. To test this hypothesis, tibial growth plates were obtained from normal rats, rachitic rats deficient in vitamin D and phosphate, and rats after 48 and 72 h of healing from rickets. Collagenase was quantitated by a pellet assay based on the release of solubilized collagen from the endogenous insoluble collagen in the tissue homogenates. A fourfold greater collagen release and a concomitant sixfold greater hypertrophic cell volume were measured in rachitic growth plates compared with normal age-matched controls. During healing of rickets, collagenase activity and hypertrophic cell volume returned almost to control levels. Rachitic growth plates were dissected into the juxtaepiphyseal 1/3 and the juxtametaphyseal 2/3. The latter portion contained >95% of the hypertrophic cells and 86% of the collagenase. The collagen-degrading activity was extracted from this region and was shown to be a true collagenase by its production of typical A fragments of tropocollagen produced by collagenase action. The enzyme was activated by aminophenylmercuric acetate and trypsin and was inhibited by EDTA, 1,10-phenanthroline, and a tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases from human articular cartilage. Inhibitors of aspartic, cysteine, and serine proteases had no effect. Micropuncture fluids aspirated from rachitic cartilage contained latent collagenase activity, indicating an extracellular localization. Negative tests for hemoglobin in the rachitic cartilage samples indicated that there was no contamination by capillaries and that this was not a source of collagenase. It is concluded that extracellular collagenase accounts for the loss of cartilage matrix in the hypertrophic zone, and that this process may be distinct from that of capillary invasion.",
author = "Dean, {D. D.} and Muniz, {O. E.} and I. Berman and Pita, {J. C.} and Carreno, {M. R.} and Woessner, {J. F.} and Howell, {D. S.}",
doi = "10.1172/JCI112026",
journal = "Journal of Clinical Investigation",
publisher = "The American Society for Clinical Investigation",
T1 - Localization of collagenase in the growth plate of rachitic rats
AU - Dean, D. D.
AU - Muniz, O. E.
AU - Berman, I.
AU - Pita, J. C.
AU - Carreno, M. R.
AU - Woessner, J. F.
AU - Howell, D. S.
N2 - In the transition from proliferating to hypertrophic cell zones in the growth plate, there is an increase in chondrocyte volume and a corresponding decrease in collagen content to accommodate the enlarging cells. It is postulated that collagenase accounts for this collagen loss. To test this hypothesis, tibial growth plates were obtained from normal rats, rachitic rats deficient in vitamin D and phosphate, and rats after 48 and 72 h of healing from rickets. Collagenase was quantitated by a pellet assay based on the release of solubilized collagen from the endogenous insoluble collagen in the tissue homogenates. A fourfold greater collagen release and a concomitant sixfold greater hypertrophic cell volume were measured in rachitic growth plates compared with normal age-matched controls. During healing of rickets, collagenase activity and hypertrophic cell volume returned almost to control levels. Rachitic growth plates were dissected into the juxtaepiphyseal 1/3 and the juxtametaphyseal 2/3. The latter portion contained >95% of the hypertrophic cells and 86% of the collagenase. The collagen-degrading activity was extracted from this region and was shown to be a true collagenase by its production of typical A fragments of tropocollagen produced by collagenase action. The enzyme was activated by aminophenylmercuric acetate and trypsin and was inhibited by EDTA, 1,10-phenanthroline, and a tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases from human articular cartilage. Inhibitors of aspartic, cysteine, and serine proteases had no effect. Micropuncture fluids aspirated from rachitic cartilage contained latent collagenase activity, indicating an extracellular localization. Negative tests for hemoglobin in the rachitic cartilage samples indicated that there was no contamination by capillaries and that this was not a source of collagenase. It is concluded that extracellular collagenase accounts for the loss of cartilage matrix in the hypertrophic zone, and that this process may be distinct from that of capillary invasion.
AB - In the transition from proliferating to hypertrophic cell zones in the growth plate, there is an increase in chondrocyte volume and a corresponding decrease in collagen content to accommodate the enlarging cells. It is postulated that collagenase accounts for this collagen loss. To test this hypothesis, tibial growth plates were obtained from normal rats, rachitic rats deficient in vitamin D and phosphate, and rats after 48 and 72 h of healing from rickets. Collagenase was quantitated by a pellet assay based on the release of solubilized collagen from the endogenous insoluble collagen in the tissue homogenates. A fourfold greater collagen release and a concomitant sixfold greater hypertrophic cell volume were measured in rachitic growth plates compared with normal age-matched controls. During healing of rickets, collagenase activity and hypertrophic cell volume returned almost to control levels. Rachitic growth plates were dissected into the juxtaepiphyseal 1/3 and the juxtametaphyseal 2/3. The latter portion contained >95% of the hypertrophic cells and 86% of the collagenase. The collagen-degrading activity was extracted from this region and was shown to be a true collagenase by its production of typical A fragments of tropocollagen produced by collagenase action. The enzyme was activated by aminophenylmercuric acetate and trypsin and was inhibited by EDTA, 1,10-phenanthroline, and a tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases from human articular cartilage. Inhibitors of aspartic, cysteine, and serine proteases had no effect. Micropuncture fluids aspirated from rachitic cartilage contained latent collagenase activity, indicating an extracellular localization. Negative tests for hemoglobin in the rachitic cartilage samples indicated that there was no contamination by capillaries and that this was not a source of collagenase. It is concluded that extracellular collagenase accounts for the loss of cartilage matrix in the hypertrophic zone, and that this process may be distinct from that of capillary invasion.
U2 - 10.1172/JCI112026
DO - 10.1172/JCI112026
JO - Journal of Clinical Investigation
JF - Journal of Clinical Investigation
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1271
|
__label__wiki
| 0.505189
| 0.505189
|
Search: Author Title
Main Links Help Links Extras Links Home History Most Recent Categories Authors Titles Search Top Searches Random Account Info Private Messages
Home | History | Most Recent | Categories | Authors | Titles | Search | Top Searches | Random | Help | Extras | Log In |
SIYE Time:13:37 on 24th January 2021
Titles -
Harry Potter and the Ones Who Stole His Life by Sakabatou [Reviews - 267]
Two years have past and Voldemort is no more. Harry Potter decides to teach D.A.D.A. classes for Minerva McGonagall. Ginny Weasley finishes her seventh year at Hogwarts and Harry and her prepare to marry during the summer. Unfortunately Dolores Umbridge wants to prevent it, saying Harry Potter is the next Dark Lord. Will Harry and Ginny be able to marry, and will they be able to live happily ever after, or will Umbridge get her way?
PG-13 - Alternate Universe, Post-HBP - Action/Adventure, Angst, Crossover, Drama - Warnings: Death, Sexual Situations, Violence - Words: 226006
Completed: Yes - Chapters: 29 - Published: 2005.10.05 - Updated: 2008.02.24 - Hits: 90773
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by AmethystStar [Reviews - 47]
*** The author has been reminded via the e-mail address on file that this story is listed as incomplete and has not been updated since 2005 ***
I started writing this fiction before the book came out, but now it's technically A/U,
And of Course, there's a bit of fluff too.
PG-13 - Alternate Universe - General - Warnings: Violence - Words: 38662
Completed: No - Chapters: 27 - Published: 2003.10.04 - Updated: 2005.10.28 - Hits: 74481
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by Ruskbyte [Reviews - 5]
The summer before Harry's fifth year, and thing are just starting to get intersting
PG-13 - Post-OotP - Action/Adventure, Angst, Drama, Fluff, Humor - Warnings: Death, Sexual Situations, Violence - Words: 3393
Completed: No - Chapters: 1 - Published: 2006.03.13 - Updated: 2006.03.13 - Hits: 3709
Harry Potter and The Origin of Lord Voldemort by Padfoot the Great [Reviews - 2]
My personal version of Harry's fifth year......Harry learns that he wanted was always right in front of him, and that life can be ever so beautiful...and extremely confusing. Interesting ew characters and their intentions, the happenings of the Second War and tons of mystery and action all form part of my first attempt as a fic. And so that you don't get bored, lots of sarcasm, jokes and an exciting and assertive Ginny is thrown into the mix. Also contains R/Hr.Please read and review!
PG-13 - Post-OotP - Action/Adventure, Angst, Comedy, Fluff, Humor - Warnings: Death, Sexual Situations, Violence - Words: 9881
Harry Potter and the Origins of Reality by PotterBoy90 and Zero [Reviews - 29]
*** The author has been reminded via the e-mail address on file that this story is listed as incomplete and has not been updated in over 2 years ***
Harry’s fifth year brought about many mixed emotions. From learning he had been in the Dark Lord’s mind, to losing his godfather, Harry was spinning out of control very quickly. Mix this with Dudley and his gang bringing up a few painful memories and a whole new perspective is thrown upon Harry’s well known story of the fateful night that gave him his scar. *** Rated R for Language, violence, and some sexual situations. *** This will be the FIRST story in our series
R - Post-OotP, Alternate Universe - Action/Adventure, Angst, Drama, Fluff, Humor, Romance, Tragedy - Warnings: Death, Extreme Language, Sexual Situations, Violence - Words: 27998
Completed: No - Chapters: 6 - Published: 2007.10.31 - Updated: 2008.03.24 - Hits: 19283
Harry Potter and the Passion of the Warrior by Lord Baphomet [Reviews - 13]
Harry is given an ancient manual which describes a path to a power the Dark Lord knows not.
R - Alternate Universe - Action/Adventure, Drama, Romance - Warnings: Death, Extreme Language, Sexual Situations, Violence - Words: 1359
Harry Potter and The Path Not Taken by Brelem [Reviews - 13]
My story picks up right after the trio learns that Ginny is being punished for trying to steal the Sword of Gryffindor from Snape's office. Harry has decided that he can't let her just stay at Hogwarts and that he is going to go get her back.
PG-13 - Alternate Universe, Post-HBP - Action/Adventure, Angst, Drama, General, Romance - Warnings: None - Words: 5772
Harry Potter and the Path of Delumination by GoldChestnut12800 [Reviews - 16]
As our heroes navigate the post-Voldemort world, Harry discovers a previously hidden talent that could change his life forever. Also, even though Voldemort might be dead, some of his supporters refuse to believe the war is over.
PG-13 - Post-DH/AB - Action/Adventure, General - Warnings: Death, Mild Language, Mild Sexual Situations, Violence - Words: 21039
Harry Potter and the Path to Enlightenment by truth_injection [Reviews - 25]
After the debacle at the Department of Mysteries, an unlikely messenger takes Harry on an unexpected journey.
R - Post-OotP - Action/Adventure, Drama - Warnings: Extreme Language, Sexual Situations, Violence/Physical Abuse - Words: 8118
Harry Potter and the Pewter Owl by the mystery tramp [Reviews - 20]
After the events of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, a mysterious object comes into Harry's possession. Where did it come from, and what is its purpose? Are there more like it? Why is Harry seeing fireflies? And what does it all have to do with Ginny?
PG-13 - Pre-OotP, Alternate Universe - Action/Adventure, General - Warnings: None - Words: 9037
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by Belcris [Reviews - 374]
Harry Potter is just an average boy. So what if his uncle is a wizard, he's got a madman out to kill him, and a mythical figure is watching out for him. Harry just wants to have a normal life.
R - Alternate Universe - Drama, General - Warnings: Mild Language - Words: 92622
Harry Potter and the Phoenix's Fire by tonkstwin [Reviews - 4]
Harry is starting to recover from the events of the DoM. but will he survive his burden of the prophecy or will it kill him before Voldemort has a chance. Or will The power the dark lord knows not finally reveal itself?? Harry's 6th year shall be interesting
------------ Please Review ------------
G - Post-OotP - Drama - Warnings: None - Words: 4913
Harry Potter and the Possibilities of Purpose by quinn [Reviews - 13]
When Hogwarts' master builder can't get around some mysterious roadblocks in the reconstruction process, Harry is called in to wield the elder wand one last time. Can an object that has caused so much destruction be used for good? Can purpose be altered by one person's choices?
PG - Reconstruction Challenge (2007-5) - General, Humor - Warnings: None - Words: 7577
Completed: Yes - Chapters: 5 - Published: 2007.10.23 - Updated: 2007.11.01 - Hits: 11678
Harry Potter and the Power He Knows Not by Jimmy the Gryffindor [Reviews - 53]
Harry has a power the Dark Lord knows not. Unfortunately, Harry doesn't know what it is either. He needs help finding it, but first he and his friends need a chance to heal. A sixth year fic. H/G, R/Hr, other pairings.
PG-13 - Post-OotP - Angst, Comedy, Drama, Fluff, Humor - Warnings: Death, Sexual Situations - Words: 81413
Harry Potter and the Power He Knows Not by invisibleseeker [Reviews - 45]
Harry is once again back at Privet Drive and is plagued with nightmares of the Department of Mysteries. In addition, the prophecy is on his mind, and so is Ginny Weasley. She helps him deal Sirius's death during the summer, and his troubles along the way. Consequently, Harry understands "the Power He Knows Not" which gives him a reason to fight and live. Extended summary inside
PG-13 - Post-OotP - Action/Adventure, Angst, Drama, Fluff, Romance - Warnings: Mild Language, Mild Sexual Situations - Words: 36357
Harry Potter and the Power of Love by TheChosenOne07 [Reviews - 21]
During the Last Battle, after Harry and company destroy all of the Horcruxes, Harry ends up taking a Killing Curse for Ginny not knowing that he had just made the best decision of his life.
R - Post-HBP - Action/Adventure, Angst, Comedy, Drama, Fluff, General, Humor, Romance - Warnings: Dark Fiction, Death, Extreme Language, Sexual Situations, Violence - Words: 2279
Harry Potter And The Power Of The Elf by Ginnyrules [Reviews - 84]
Harry has finally learnt to move on from Sirius's death and is more focused and determined than ever. Now with the help of an old friend and some new ones, will he be able to live his life, how he wants? With the girl he wants.....! Though there seems to be a few complications in that area too... Enjoy :)
PG-13 - Post-OotP - General - Warnings: Sexual Situations, Violence - Words: 32036
Harry Potter and the Power of the Garuda by YelloWitchGrl [Reviews - 301]
Harry seventh year has not turned out as he expected! Will he find the power that he needs to defeat Voldemort? What does his love life have to do with it? What is Garuda?
R - Post-OotP - Action/Adventure, Comedy, Fluff, Humor, Tragedy, Drama - Warnings: Death, Sexual Situations, Violence - Words: 122769
Completed: Yes - Chapters: 39 - Published: 2005.04.02 - Updated: 2005.04.19 - Hits: 114736
Harry Potter and the Preeminent Pumpkin Patch Ploy by Aggiebell [Reviews - 8]
Ron's being a prat. Again. It's not a problem, though, because Ginny's got a plan.
PG - Post-DH/PM - Comedy, Fluff - Warnings: None - Words: 3159
Completed: Yes - Chapters: 1 - Published: 2011.12.20 - Updated: 2011.12.21 - Hits: 3232
Harry Potter and the Prophecy by SiriusB [Reviews - 2]
This story follows Harry Potter during his 5th year at Hogwarts. As the Dark Lord continues to gather pawer the Ministry prepares for the worst. As many things begin to come into place to new emotions and certain feelings are revealed.
H/G, R/H
R - Alternate Universe - Action/Adventure, Drama, Fluff - Warnings: Death, Sexual Situations, Violence - Words: 854
[Previous] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 [Next]
../back
‘! Go To Top ‘!
Sink Into Your Eyes is hosted by Computer Partners. HARRY POTTER, characters, names and related characters are trademarks of Warner Bros. TM & © 2001-2006. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © J.K.R. Note the opinions on this site are those made by the owners. All stories(fanfiction) are owned by the author and are subject to copyright law under transformative use. Authors on this site take no compensation for their works. This site © 2003-2006 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Special thanks to: Aredhel, Kaz, Michelle, and Jeco for all the hard work on SIYE 1.0 and to Marta for the wonderful artwork.
Featured Artwork © 2003-2006 by Yethro. Design and code © 2006 by SteveD3(AdminQ) Additional coding © 2008 by melkior and Bear
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1275
|
__label__cc
| 0.521915
| 0.478085
|
The Salvation Army Helps Hispanic Community Seeking Shelter in Bainbridge, GA
October 14, 2018 /in Disaster Response /by SalArmySouth
Bainbridge is a small town neatly nestled in the southwestern corner of the state of Georgia just over the Alabama and Florida state lines. It was first settled as a small trading post in the late 18th century. Residents are rightly proud of their little corner of Georgia, and will quickly remind you it’s the hometown of Georgia Bulldog Head Coach Kirby Smart.
Life is fairly laid back in Bainbridge. But, that all changed when Michael arrived hurling winds of 120 miles per hour down against the quite little town.
“Bainbridge was never seen anything like this before,” said Maria Diaz, a resident since 1999. “The last time anything close to this happened here was back in 1851.”
Bearing testimony to Maria’s statement, countless 100-year-old-plus live oak trees, that once graced the town, are now strewn across streets and lawns, and lay toppled over homes and businesses.
Many of the largest and most beautiful trees in Bainbridge are now either gone or severely disfigured. Waves and swaths of live oak leaves stripped from their branches by hurricane-force winds still swirl in the narrower back streets, like dark green glitter tinged with a smattering of road dust. Unripen acorns wretched from parental trees easily crunch underfoot at every step.
A few miles south of town, and a stone’s throw from Tallahassee Highway, almost 100 men, women and children huddled together inside the United Methodist Hispanic Hispanic Mission seeking shelter from the rages of Hurricane Michael, not knowing the fate of their clustered trailer-homes just over the tree line. Their fear grew in intensity as the raging storm winds increased and pressed trees down to their breaking point. At the height of the storm, the little group of gathered families huddled together in prayer for thirty minutes in the center of the chapel. At midnight, the power went out.
Local congregation leader, Jamie Gallaga, earlier pleaded with the little Hispanic community to shelter in the church from the storm. Much to Mr. Gallaga’s relief, they listened. Gallaga grew up on the Mexican Gulf Coast and shared his frightening personal experiences of what hurricane force winds could do. Although Gallaga is not an ordained pastor, its not important to the little Hispanic community. He took up care for the little Hispanic flock when the pastor assigned to the church was delayed by governmental red tape over a year ago, and they won’t forget his unfailing love and dedication to them.
“I’m glad they listened,” says Gallaga with tears in his eyes, “I can’t image what I would do if anything happened to one of these little ones,” he adds, as children run laughing, playing and chasing each other around the inside of the chapel.
The women and children stay at the Hispanic Mission Church during the day while the men go back to their devastated neighborhood to do what repairs they can. One man lost his trailer-home where he and his five children were living. He lost his wife a few years ago, and now must maintain his strength for his family to make it through yet another tragedy.
Gallaga’s step-son’s house is destroyed — crushed under numerous fallen trees. And two trees crashed through Gallaga’s home, too. “I’m not going to worry about my home or going back to work until the congregation is taken care of and none of them need to stay here anymore,” says Gallaga resolutely.
Just then, one of the best mobile kitchen units in The Salvation Army Georgia Division 21-canteen fleet from Elberton, GA, slowly navigates the turn into the driveway of the church—within a short time it is set up and ready to serve lunch.
Behind the serving window is 2016 Salvation Army Southern Territory Volunteer of the Year, Joe Johnson, now approaching 30 years of volunteer service. “I love doing this,” Johnson says, as a gaggle of pre-teen girls skip up to the canteen followed closely by their moms and younger siblings. “Hot dogs!” they exclaim excitedly.
“I don’t have words to express how much it means for you to help us like this,” says Gallaga.
“That’s what we do – helping people in their time of need,” says Johnson. “We’re with you, and we won’t leave Bainbridge, or the little Hispanic Mission, either, until all in need are served and safe.”
The Salvation Army, established in London in 1865, has been supporting those in need without discrimination for more than 135 years in the U.S. More than 25 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through a range of social services: food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless, and opportunities for underprivileged children. The Salvation Army tracks the level of need across the country with the Human Needs Index (HumanNeedsIndex.org). The Salvation Army has served survivors of every major national disaster since 1900. The Salvation Army does not place an administrative fee on disaster donations. During emergency disasters, 100 percent of designated gifts are used to support specific relief efforts. For more information, go to www.SalvationArmyUSA.org or follow on Twitter @SalvationArmyUS.
Source: disaster.salvationarmyusa.org
https://i1.wp.com/host3.salvationarmysouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/eds.png?fit=495%2C300&ssl=1 300 495 SalArmySouth https://host1.salvationarmysouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/salarmy-logo-1.png SalArmySouth2018-10-14 10:19:002018-10-15 11:47:36The Salvation Army Helps Hispanic Community Seeking Shelter in Bainbridge, GA
The Salvation Army of Frederick, MD Partners With Local Agency
Community programs trigger growth at Dallas corps
Videos give toddlers a fun way to memorize Scripture
Emotional and Spiritual Care Personnel Offer Food for the Soul
Lilly Endowment assists Salvation Army’s COVID-19 fight
"No Power Means No Food -Thank you for Coming to Florida"
Augusta command capitalizes on chance to upgrade Family Store operation
Grocery Shopping This Week? Throw a Few More Items in Your Cart for Families in Need
The Salvation Army of Georgia’s Hurricane Michael Disaster Response... The Salvation Army of Georgia's Hurricane Michael Disaster Response Up...
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1277
|
__label__wiki
| 0.948528
| 0.948528
|
ORTOM VISITS OTUKPO DIOCESE, PROMISES TO ENSURE RELEASE OF KIDNAPPED PRIEST
<<< By Terver Akase >>>
Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom, yesterday assured the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo that the State Government has intensified efforts to secure the release of the Vicar General of the Diocese, Reverend Father John Adeyi, who was kidnapped recently.
Governor Ortom who gave the assurance when he paid a solidarity visit to the Bishop of Otukpo Diocese, Most Reverend Dr. Michael Apochi, said the State Security Council had met and directed that everything lawful should be done to ensure that Reverend Father Adeyi regains freedom.
He expressed worry that after two weeks of the priest’s abduction, he is yet to be freed, describing the situation as unfortunate and condemnable.
Governor Ortom who was accompanied by his Deputy, Engineer Benson Abounu, said they were at the Bishop’s house to identify with him and the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo and to reassure them that the State Government will not relent in its efforts to ensure the unconditional release of the Vicar General.
He stressed the commitment of his administration to the security of lives and property, disclosing that part of the measures taken was the introduction of the anti-kidnapping law which will soon be enacted in the state, adding that he had intensified talks with the Federal Government towards ending frequent attacks and killing of people by herdsmen in the state.
Responding, the Bishop of Otukpo Diocese, Most Reverend Dr. Michael Apochi, thanked Governor Ortom for the visit and his prompt action to have Reverend Father Adeyi released by his abductors. He said the Church will continue to pray for the safe return of the Vicar General.
May 8, 2016 By adminNewsLeave a comment
ORTOM EXPRESSES DISSATISFACTION WITH PACE OF DAUDU-GBAJIMBA ROADPRESS FREEDOM DAY: ORTOM URGES JOURNALISTS TO UPHOLD TRUTH
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1279
|
__label__wiki
| 0.515792
| 0.515792
|
2/35 Victoria St, Kelvin Grove QLD 4059 0450 220 059
The Impact of Music on the Nervous System and Mental Health
The Impact of Music on the Nervous System
Sounds can either delight or irritate the nervous system, which in turn has an impact on how we feel, think and behave. Last Thursday a car parked in my street had the alarm going off every 5 minutes from 10am until they picked the car up after work. By the end of the day I was grumpy and frazzled. The constant blare of car horn had bored into my nervous system, setting me on edge (a sympathetic nervous system response). This unpleasant experience led me to search Google scholar for articles on the impact of music on the nervous system.
Photo by Vlad Deep on Unsplash
The Impact of Music on Anxiety and Depression
Heaps of research has been done on the impact of music on anxiety and depression:
A 2017 study by S Aalbers and colleagues found that music therapy reduces anxiety and depression.
In a 2014 review of 63 scientific studies, Fancourt and co. found that not only did listening to music decrease the blood pressure, levels of cortisol and stress in your body, but it had a GREATER EFFECT than anti-anxiety medication and relaxation techniques.
Let’s think about that for a minute. Listening to your choice of relaxing music is more effective than medication! All you have to do is listen… Pass me the earphones STAT!
How does music do this? Apparently listening to the music you love releases Dopamine, the ‘feel good’ neurotransmitter that impacts our thinking, feeling and behaviour. See the research here…
Photo by bruce mars on Unsplash
But it’s not just about feeling good emotionally. The impact of sound on your nervous system impacts other systems in your body.
The Impact of Music on Your Body
Music was found to have had an anti-inflammatory effect on the body (which is a risk for numerous diseases and conditions). See the research here..
It had a beneficial effect on anxiety, blood pressure, breathing, heart rate, sleep and pain in people with Coronary Heart Disease. See the research here..
And it had beneficial effects on anxiety, fatigue, pain and quality of life for people with cancer. See the research here..
So choose the sounds you listen to carefully….. Think about the impact of music on the nervous system.
Feeling stressed or anxious? Put on your favorite music and see if it makes an impact.
If you work in a stressful environment, why not use noise-cancelling earphones?
What sound do you use as your alarm? A friend of mine listens to the sublime, silky sounds of “Samba da Bencao” by Bebel Gilberto. Imagine waking up to that instead of a beep. How chilled would the start of your day be?
I use music to either quieten or arouse the nervous system in my movement therapy classes and workshops. If you are interested in finding out more, hop on over to my Movement Therapy Page.
If you would like to ask me what Counselling or body psychotherapy is all about, I offer a FREE 20 minute discovery session by phone for new clients. You can also book this online by clicking the button below.
Want more breathing, movement and rest techniques?
Hop on over to the Resources page.
Have a question about how counselling can help you?
Book a free 20-minute discovery call.
Alternatively, call me for a chat on 0450 22 00 59 and ask me how I can help you.
The link between chronic stress and depression (and what you can do about it)
The link between chronic stress and depression (and what you can do about it) What we feel and think affects our physiological health and our ability to stay healthy. And conversely, the state of your physical health affects your mental health. The nervous,...
How perfectionism fuels anxiety
How perfectionism fuels anxiety 15-years ago perfectionism spun my anxiety into warp drive at work. A year of chronic stress and anxiety from that perfectionism tipped me over the edge into exhaustion. I like to think that I have a strong work ethic and a drive to do...
How to feel safe in unsafe times: find safety in your body
Find safety in your body Mama Mia… here we go again. As the second wave of Covid-19 hits Australia, it feels like we will never get back to ‘normal’ life again. This week someone said to me “it feels like I’m looking at a tsunami wave coming towards me,...
Three easy ways to reduce your anxiety:
movement, breathing and your senses.
Sign up today to get access to the free eBook and monthly newsletters.
Get updates from Sarah
Learn about techniques to feel more calm and in control.
Contact Sarah
Sarah’s North Brisbane Psychotherapy Clinic:
2/35 Victoria St, Kelvin Grove QLD 4059
info@sarahtuckett.com.au
© Sarah Tuckett 2020 | Website designed by Soul Stirring Branding + developed by Belle Web Development | Privacy Policy | Sitemap
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1280
|
__label__wiki
| 0.981031
| 0.981031
|
Your Fourth Link
News for nerds
LVMH submits disputed Tiffany takeover for EU clearance
siamfighterorg
LVMH said on Friday it had submitted its troubled takeover of Tiffany, which is now at the centre of a legal dispute between the two groups, for EU approval as it seeks to counter accusations that it deliberately stalled antitrust proceedings.
The French group’s $16 billion acquisition of the U.S. jeweller turned sour last week when LVMH said it could no longer complete it due to a request by the French government to delay the closing of the deal and the weakening of Tiffany’s business.
Tiffany responded by suing LVMH in a court in Delaware, seeking to force the French group to honour the deal, which was agreed last year, before the coronavirus pandemic hit the luxury sector hard.
“LVMH confirms that earlier today, immediately after receiving approval to proceed by the European Commission, it has submitted the proposed acquisition of Tiffany for antitrust review, as it has always stated it would do,” it said.
“Eight of the ten requisite antitrust clearances have already been obtained,” it added.
LVMH said it expected to receive approval from the EU and Taiwan – the last two remaining authorities that have yet to clear the deal – “well before” a Nov. 24 deadline to close the takeover.
In its lawsuit, Tiffany accused the French group of delaying its request for antitrust clearance and running out the clock in order to make the deal collapse.
The U.S. group on Friday welcomed the filing of the deal with the EU.
“The speed with which LVMH acted after Tiffany filed its complaint in Delaware only underscores LVMH’s delays and lack of compliance with the merger agreement over the prior months,” it said.
LVMH denies having sought to delay regulatory approval of the takeover. It has in turn accused Tiffany of mismanaging its business during the health emergency — an allegation which the U.S. group rejects.
The Delaware court meets on Monday to discuss Tiffany’s request to fast-track the case. Tiffany wants a ruling before the Nov. 24 deadline, while LVMH says there is no reason to speed things up and that more time is needed to prepare properly for a complex trial.
ByteDance plans TikTok IPO to win U.S. deal as deadline looms
Playboy explores deal to return to the stock market
Fiscal fizzle saps U.S. economic recovery, a possible boost to Biden
Indonesia, U.S. agree on infrastructure finance agreement
U.S. details up to $14 billion in new aid for farmers
U.S. House Speaker Pelosi discusses aid with airline CEOs
Browns promote linebacker from practice squad
Potential target identified for migraine therapy
Xbox Series S ‘Quick Resume’ trailer shows just how fast you can switch from game to game
Dozens jump from migrant rescue ship in attempt to reach Sicily
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1283
|
__label__cc
| 0.590972
| 0.409028
|
Examples of Leaders Who Motivate in the Workplace
By Erin Schreiner
Goals of a Charismatic Leader
Can a Leader's Positive Traits Be Perceived as Weaknesses?
Qualities in a Supervisor That Enhance the Work of an Employee
The Characteristics of Successful People in the Workplace
Leadership Through People Skills
When leaders are naturally motivating, members of their workforce are often more apt to follow their command. By creating an inherent drive to succeed, leaders who possess the ability to inspire those under them can create an environment especially conducive to work and productivity. If you are considering modifying your leadership style, give some thought to which styles could increase your motivational abilities.
Democratic Leaders
Democratic leaders give those under them a voice in the decision-making process, something that proves highly motivational to many. Leaders of this type allow their workers to vote formally or informally or otherwise voice their wants. Because workers under this type of leader are made to feel that they are valuable, they often view themselves as not just a cog in the wheel, but instead as an integral part to business success, likely making them more eager to do their best.
People-Orientated Leaders
People-oriented leaders focus their attention on the individuals who work for them, not the tasks that they must see complete. By focusing on their workforce these leaders can make their workers feel valued and empower them to create change in the business world. To adopt a people-oriented leadership style, you must develop a sincere concern for the individuals who make up your workforce, dedicating time and energy to learning about them and showing them you care.
Transformational Leaders
While some leaders are content with the status quo, others are not. Transformational leaders are innovative individuals who constantly seek change and improvement. Because these leaders give off the vibe that change is not just desirable, but a must, they inspire their workers to keep moving toward greatness and making changes to the ways in which they do business until they achieve this ultimate goal. This constant push toward change and improvement proves motivating to many, as they don’t feel they have time to rest upon their laurels, but instead must continue their forward momentum.
Participative Leaders
Participative leaders, just as the name suggests, participate actively in the workplace and, as a result, are often successful in motivating their workers. By coming out of their walled offices and getting their hands dirty by tackling the business itself, these leaders demonstrate positive work ethic and serve as good role models to their workers, who may try to imitate their involvement and eagerness to improve.
VectorStudy: Types of Leadership
Legacee: Types of Leadership Styles
Erin Schreiner is a freelance writer and teacher who holds a bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University. She has been actively freelancing since 2008. Schreiner previously worked for a London-based freelance firm. Her work appears on eHow, Trails.com and RedEnvelope. She currently teaches writing to middle school students in Ohio and works on her writing craft regularly.
Examples of Employee Coaching
Reasons for Low Employee Engagement
Leadership Traits or Processes
3 Main Qualities of an Effective Leader
Reversing the Extroverted Leadership
Authoritative Leadership Styles
The Trouble With Transformational Leadership
What Are the Key Points of Transformational Leadership?
What Is an Authentic Leadership Style?
1 Examples of Employee Coaching
2 Reasons for Low Employee Engagement
3 Leadership Traits or Processes
4 3 Main Qualities of an Effective Leader
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1290
|
__label__wiki
| 0.540248
| 0.540248
|
Tips on how to Enjoy Roms about SONY PSP aid Find Out How to Obtain Play-Roms plus Game titles On-line →
The particular Viva Pinata ROM compromise was released a year ago and it has get a enormous strike within the games planet, mainly because it enables users to experiment with vintage games games by using the modified RANGE OF MOTION computer chip. In this particular nintendo ds roms download content, we will acquire a closer look at the history and options that come with the game and how typically the compromise has become this sort of big hit. If you are a supporter of the sort of compromise, after that keep reading even as we expose most of their functions and secrets. In addition , you will discover out and about in case you too can enjoy doing offers with an arcade video game title technique.
Viva Pinata RANGE OF MOTION is a kind of online game change of which works with a hacked release for the classic Viva Pina ROMs in order to generate an game video game, wherever gamers have to handle a new pinata that has to fill with sweet so that you can gain. Electronic Console is principally aimed at improved free online games wherever increased functions may improve the visual appeal and the total game play. The outlined Viva Pinata RANGE OF MOTION activity in such a Online System game includes a distinctive pinata which could readily end up being developed in a method to be like your preferred character right from Viva Pinata RANGE OF MOTION.
To help with making this sort regarding video game doable, Viva Ananas ROM’s sport powerplant may be altered and also a distinctive crack known as ROM Hacker is employed. This specific adjustment in essence modifications the particular images, audio and even tones to make it appear and noise the same as this did when it was initially initially produced. However , typically the changes are carried out in such a way that they can as well permit the sport to perform faster, hence consumers may possibly benefit from playing games at a quicker pace compared to the first online game. The other interesting feature of this crack is that it adds in numerous tricks that allows consumers to simply beat the sport.
One of many coolest capabilities the fact that Viva Pina RANGE OF MOTION hack seems to have will be it is tunes and sound clips. Excellent group of sound clips which enables typically the game’s audio in addition to appear really fantastic. The best apparent function regarding this function is definitely the game’s score, which usually comes with a blend of various kinds of noises which include drum beats and keyboard songs. Some of the additional capabilities this compromise also has invariably is an enhanced images and even an increased lamps result, that enables consumers to enjoy the complete a result of playing this sport individual television set screen.
To top it all down, Viva Levantarse RANGE OF MOTION likewise allows customers to learn the game over a Nintendo Wii with the use of the unit themselves. Though this approach can be not available for all customers, its really worth a try and there is many individuals who choose to experience Viva Levantarse RANGE OF MOTION very own games consoles and it also looks really remarkable on a Xbox.
Briefly, it is actually really worth searching in to the Viva Levantarse RANGE OF MOTION hack throughout in an attempt to encounter a casino game encounter such as no time before. Without a doubt, this specific game is actually a struck among video gaming buffs.
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1293
|
__label__wiki
| 0.54192
| 0.54192
|
Review: Alex Kidd: High-Tech World
Review Information
Reviewer Name: Brian Pumphrey
Game Difficulty: Hard
Difficulty Options: False
Full Title: Alex Kidd: High-Tech World
Game Type: Platform
Max Players: 1
Alex Kidd: High-Tech World... Our third adventure with the Kidd. A somewhat misleading title, don't expect to go jumping and punching and fending off imaginative baddies in High-Tech World, no. High-Tech World is an arcade Alex must reach so he can play his favorite Sega Games. First he'll have to find all the pieces of the map that show him how to get to High-Tech World, then he must find a way to sneak away from home to follow said map to said arcade, AND said map unfortunately will be leading him through forests full of Ninjas that would love to capture our Prince of Radactian and a charge a Princely (pun intended) ransom for our big-eared protagonist. But that's not all, not just ninja infested forests are between Alex and High-Tech World, but a border town in which he must have a Travel Pass to be allowed onward, and you know he doesn't just happen to have one on him, that would be too easy. Speaking of easy, wouldn't it be easier for Alex to play all these Sega Arcade games on his Sega Master System safe at home in his room? I guess once he realized that despite a good marketing campaign the only way to TRULY play arcade games would be IN the arcades and not on his SMS, and we all know a chance to play Sega arcade games are worth risking life and limb in ninja forests and a seedy border town!
This game is really 2 games in one, part adventure/puzzle solving; part run & jump platformer. The Adventure scenes are where this game really shines. The first Level has you scouring your castle for 8 pieces of the map that have been hidden by your 'friend' Paul. I figure on a first time play through the castle will occupy I'd say 60-70% of your play time. You have a HUGE castle to explore, MANY people to talk to, MANY signs to read, clues to find, items to purloin, etc. In fact this game often gets put down because of this but I believe this is what makes AK-HTW realistic. You only have to find 8 map pieces and you'll have to find even less items to obtain them, but there are MANY useless & dangerous items, people and encounters to throw you off course. This is what makes the game so fun to me, the actual exploration aspect. On a first time run through you really don't know who or what to trust. So many encounters will make you think you're almost there, but then you realize it was all for naught or even if an encounter gives you game over you can't be sure whether what you did was just wrong and shouldn't be done, or if one aspect of the bigger puzzle was done wrong and it should have worked out fine otherwise. Just like life. In any other game you know that if you find a key, there's gonna be a locked door about 3 minutes later, if you find a bow & arrow then there will be some enemies you need range to attack, but in this game, you can find an item and let your mind wander as to how it'll come in handy, only to realize it's just as well you picked up a flashlight when you can't find your car keys; a flashlight is definitely a useful item, just not when you're trying to start an automobile. After finding the map pieces and finding a way to escape your overbearing parents that apparently never let you leave your home, you must travel through a ninja infested forest, this is the action/platformer aspect. This level kinda takes you back to the standard Alex Kidd game style. After clearing the first forest which shouldn't take much more than 10 minutes you reach the border town the other roughly 40% of the game, back to adventure and puzzle solving once again as you muster up a Travel Pass to be allowed to cross through this town onto wherever High-Tech World is. However this time you're not looking for 8 map pieces, your just looking for 1 travel pass and the area you explore is nowhere near as big as the castle, but a lot more varied to explore. There's colorful locals to talk to, a fast food joint, book store, pawn shop, townhouse, temple, etc. PLUS unlike the map pieces there's more than one way to obtain said travel pass, however there's even more ways to obtain the dreaded Game Over screen, but once again like the castle it's about trial and error learning who to trust and what's useful and whats rubbish. Given it's limitation in size and multiple ways of success the border town should be much easier to pass than the castle was. After that is another run & jump adventure through ninja infested forests, and just like before shouldn't take more than 10 minutes to clear. Then you're done! We get a closing shot of Alex playing his favorite Sega Arcade game, but I always wondered... how does he get home??? Will he have to find ANOTHER travel pass to get through the town again? Will he have to defend himself from the Ninjas yet again just to get home? Do I ask too many questions?
The graphics are good. Everything is well detailed so you know what's what. The castle is a little repetitive with all the halls, doors looking the same. I had to draw a map of the castle when I was a kid just to keep it all straight cause every floor looks roughly the same. The forests are nice and colorful and detailed as well as the enemies. The border town is pretty nice too, much nicer than the castle. As said above you have much more variety here than in the castle, every place you go into looks very different inside and out in color, decoration & inhabitants.
Unfortunately this is the one low point of the game. There's a short repetitive track for when you wander the castle halls, another for when you're in a castle's room, likewise another for wandering the town and another for when you enter a town building and few more varied ones for specific town buildings you enter, plus one for the forest scenes. None of them are very inspired or serve to enhance gameplay and sound effects are just this side of non-existent. In fact, other than obtaining an item, jumping, throwing a ninja star or dying, I can't recall any other sound effects!
When you're in the castle/border town all you have to to is walk left and right and use up/down to travel stairs/ladders/doors so how could they mess that up right? Well I will agree it takes a few tries and some getting used to always go up/down stairs when you want, but after a few tries it comes pretty naturally, and it's not like there's anything chasing you, so what if it take 12-15 seconds to find the sweet spot your first few times, nothing's going to attack you while you doing this! The forest scenes add jumping and shooting to the moves list, once again, 2 actions; 2 buttons, hard to mess up. There's some tough jumps to be made, but not due to bad controls just due to VERY narrow rocks/branch your jumping to and from.
Replay Value
Unfortunately, like any puzzle adventure game replay value is kinda low, because once you know what and where everything is, you don't forget. It's like learning to do multiplication tables hard the first time but once you now 'em, you know 'em. I wish I could blank my mind of this game and play it though like when I was kid again.
This game is definitely better than it is often stated to be, but being an adventure puzzle game you have to be willing to do some trial & error and flat our exploring as opposed to walking to the right and killing whatever comes your way. As I said earlier the title is misleading, as well as the cover art. You expect to be running around a Hi-Tech looking World punching out Ninjas, but our huge fisted Kidd keeps his shellcore trained hands in his pockets and flings Ninja stars when he wishes to deal some pain (which isn't often) this time around. But to be fair I will say that until you know all the secrets and what's what and where this, that and the other thing is and the fact this game was meant to played in the 80's it should have kept you coming back for more and more Game Over screens until you finally figured it out. Especially if we rewind the clock to before the Internet was readily available! A good example being the school teacher Mary's test. It was this room that inspired me to create a hand drawn map of the castle so I wouldn't stumble into her room. Nowadays with Wikipedia and Google we can answer any trivia question that's thrown at us with a click of the "I'm Feelin' Lucky" button. Back then we had look stuff up in old school books and encyclopedias. And she has one question that's not in any text books, a question relating to a very high level in Space Harrier, so if you were unfamiliar with that game and none of your friends had it, you just had to guess! But once I found references to Space Harrier in a video Games magazine and I now knew the answer to her question, it was so much more satisfying then typing the question into a search engine and left-clicking. This game is definitely worth your time don't let your mind get stuck in Miracle World, no this game is NOT Miracle World, but that doesn't mean it's a bad game!
High Score Club
SMS Beginners Guide
What is the SMS?
SMS Collect
Alex Kidd in Miracle World 2
Games Tournament
The SMS Awards
Rare Items Gallery
Ask Professor Playor
SMS Character Profiles
The Snail Maze Game
Rarity List
Game Manuals
Unreleased/Rumored List
Hardware Database
Official Hardware
Magazine Review Scans
Game Pamphlets
Games Ads
Console Ads
Hint Sheets
Copyright © 2020 Sega8bit. All Rights Reserved.
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1295
|
__label__wiki
| 0.637166
| 0.637166
|
2013 Men’s ACC Championships Day 2 recap: UVA uses depth in 500, 200 IM to take lead
After one of the most eventful and exciting opening nights in the meet’s history on Wednesday (complete with meet records,...
Max McHugh of Minnesota stole the show with the nation’s #1 time in the 100 breast and the T-3rd-fastest 50 breast split in history on the 200 medley relay.
Matthew goes into details of where the hardest struggles came, how his diet changed, and being too sore to even sleep some nights.
Gillilan Swims 1:57.4 200 IM, 1:55.3 200 FL as Notre Dame Wins Shamrock Invite
Notre Dame sophomore Coleen Gillilan won every event she raced in this weekend, including relays.
Northern Colorado Women Glide Past Denver For Seventh Straight Dual Win
The Bears were hot off the blocks, winning five of the first six races, propelling UNC to a big lead early and they never looked back.
UNLV Women Defeat UNR For First Time In 17 Years
The Rebels took 10 of 12 events en route to a 196-103 victory over the Wolfpack at Lombardi pool.
Morgan Priestley
by Morgan Priestley 0
February 28th, 2013 College, News, Previews & Recaps
Share 2013 Men’s ACC Championships Day 2 recap: UVA uses depth in 500, 200 IM to take lead on Facebook
Tweet 2013 Men’s ACC Championships Day 2 recap: UVA uses depth in 500, 200 IM to take lead
Submit 2013 Men’s ACC Championships Day 2 recap: UVA uses depth in 500, 200 IM to take lead to Reddit
Share 2013 Men’s ACC Championships Day 2 recap: UVA uses depth in 500, 200 IM to take lead on Pinterest
Share 2013 Men’s ACC Championships Day 2 recap: UVA uses depth in 500, 200 IM to take lead on LinkedIn
After one of the most eventful and exciting opening nights in the meet’s history on Wednesday (complete with meet records, conference records, and a very unexpected DQ following NC State’s upset of Virginia in the 800 free relay), night two of the Men’s ACC Swimming and Diving Championships had a lot to live up to. Thursday evening lived up to the challenge. What we saw tonight was an overall improving level of competition. This is a surprisingly deep field across the board, and there are more complete/competitive teams than the ACC has seen in a long time. We’ve seen fast swimming and strong team efforts across the boards, especially from Virginia, Florida State, Virginia Tech, NC State, and North Carolina.
After putting 8 swimmers into A-Finals this morning (including 4 in the 500 free), Virginia looked to separate themselves from the field in the team race tonight. But the Wahoos weren’t the only ones lighting up the Greensboro Aquatic Center; there were plenty of fast individual performances, highlighted by a trio of Florida State Seminoles. Let’s recap the events from the evening…
Men’s 1 mtr diving
Back in action after redshirting last year to focus on his Olympic aspirations, Duke junior Nick McCrory showed he’s the class of the ACC, and that he’ll be challenging for the top of the podium at NCAA’s. The Olympic bronze medalist in 10m synchronized diving bettered the field with a score of 433.95. Virginia Tech senior Logan Shinholser, the defending ACC champion in this event, was close behind, scoring 413.50. Tom Neubacher from Florida State (388.50) was third. Overall, Virginia Tech scored big points in this event, putting three in the top 8, propelling them to an early lead in the team standings.
Men’s 200 free relay
Coming into this meet, Florida State was a big favorite to win this event; all four members of last year’s relay that set an ACC conference record were returning, and they were the top seed coming into tonight by almost 3 full seconds. The Seminoles came out on top in a time of 1:17.42—thanks to great bookend legs from sprint studs Paul Murray and Mark Weber—but not without a big challenge from NC State (who finished in 1:17.50).
Murray got the ‘Noles clean water right off the bat with an excellent 19.34 leadoff leg (6th fastest in the individual 50 this year), but NC State closed the gap to 0.06 with a blazing 18.95 2nd leg from junior Jonathan Boffa. The Seminoles and the Wolfpack had essentially identical 3rd and 4th legs (19.63-18.99 from David Sanders and Mark Weber for FSU, 19.59-19.05 from Matthew Thomas and David Williams for NCSU), with Weber getting to the wall first. Both teams were under the NCAA ‘A’ standard of 1:18.36.
Virginia Tech, with virtually identical splits from its 2-4 swimmers, also snuck under the ‘A’ cut for 3rd with a time of 1:18.06. Georgia Tech, with a quick 19.19 anchor leg from Nico van Duijn, was 4th. Notably, UNC and Virginia finished 5th and 6th, respectively.
Men’s 500 free
In what has become common practice for Virginia’s teams at ACCs over the years, the Wahoos scored 79 points in one of their signature events to jump into the lead in the overall team standings.
In arguably the race of the night, a variety of contrasting race strategies led to several lead changes, with every swimmer in the heat pacing, charging, and fading at different points of the race. The outside lanes went out fast, led by North Carolina junior/Mecklenburg Aquatic Club product JT Stilley in lane 2 and Virginia Tech’s Michael Szuba in lane 8. Szuba had a great 3rd 100 to take the lead, only to watch Bradley Phillips of UVA shoot out of a cannon over the next 100 yards. Phillips split back-to-back 50.2’s over the final two 100’s to build a lead and held off a late charge from teammate (and top seed) Jon Daniec for the win.
Phillips finished in 4:17.61, good for T-20th best in the country this year (including Big 12’s and Big 10’s), with Daniec just behind in 4:17.76 (22nd in the country). Until today, anything under 4:18 would be an all-but-guarantee to make NCAA’s (especially given the new qualification procedures). However, with two new Big 12 swimmers and seven Big Ten swimmers jumping under 4:18 tonight, Daniec and Phillips can’t breathe easy just yet. They will have to await results from PAC-12’s, Ivies, and a few other small conferences/last chance meets before they’ll know for sure.
Szuba (4:19.03) touched out Stilley (4:19.09) for 3rd. Two more UVA swimmers, Nick Alexiou and Parker Camp, finished 5th and 6th in 4:19.66 and 4:20.10. Brett Nagle of UNC (4:21.85) and John Jessell of FSU (a Daytona State College transfer, 4:23.47) rounded out the heat.
Men’s 200 IM
Although Greg Mahon of Virginia Tech led at the halfway point of this race, first year Florida State swimmer Pavel Sankovich closed with a great final two legs to win convincingly in 1:43.22, an NCAA ‘A’ qualifying time. The two-time Olympian from Belarus kept the race close in the front half, and then posted the back half in the field (30.20-24.91) to pull away. His time tonight is the 5th fastest in the country this year.
Seasoned veteran Tom Luchsinger finished with a sub-25 second freestyle leg to touch ahead of Mahon in 1:45.08 (Mahon’s time was 1:45.66). Expect the UNC senior to be a player in both IM events and the 200 fly in a couple weeks; Luchsinger had a lights-out summer season, knocking seconds off his best time in multiple events.
UVA teammates Taylor Grey (who had the only sub-30 breaststroke leg in the field), David Ingraham, and Nathan Hart finished 4th, 6th, and 8th in 1:45.71, 1:46.78, and 1:48.81 (1:47.14 in prelims), respectively. Alex Gianino of UNC (1:46.34, 5th place), and Stephen Coetzer of NC State (1:47.60, 7th place) were also in the heat.
Notably, freshman Luke Papendick of UVA won the B-Final in a lifetime best time of 1:46.37.
Men’s 50 free
Florida State finished off the night on a high note, with Mark Weber (19.44) and Paul Murray (19.59) going 1-2 in the splash-and-dash to move the Seminoles back into the title battle. Murray, who was a bit faster in prelims (19.34, the same time as his relay lead off from tonight), holds the 6th fastest time in the country this year, while Weber is 8th.
Simonas Bilis and Jonathan Boffa of NC State touched 3rd and 4th for the Wolfpack in 19.66 and 19.71. Aussie Tom Barrett (19.73) of Virginia was 5th, Andrew Kosic (19.79) of Georgia Tech was 6th, Duke senior Ben Hwang (19.80) finished 7th, and Zach McGinnis (19.91) of Virginia Tech rounded out the heat.
Live meet results available here.
Huge points in the 500 free and 200 IM pushed UVA to the top of the leaderboard, but there are three teams below them within striking distance should the Wahoos lose momentum. It’ll be an uphill battle for these squads, however; Virginia came to play this week, moving up big time from their seeds this morning, and looking poised to claim their 5th straight ACC title.
Men – Team Rankings – Through Event 7
1. Virginia, University of 256
2. Virginia Tech 217
3. Florida State University 205
4. University of North Carolina 192
5. North Carolina State Universit 133
6. Georgia Institute of Technolog 118
7. Duke University 91
8. Boston College 70
« Oklahoma Baptist Men, Women Dominate Day 1 of NAIA National Championships
A Relay DQ Keeps Texas from another Finals Session Sweep on Day 2 »
Andrew Kosic
Tom Luchsinger
About Morgan Priestley
A Stanford University and Birmingham, Michigan native, Morgan Priestley started writing for SwimSwam in February 2013 on a whim, and is loving that his tendency to follow and over-analyze swim results can finally be put to good use. Morgan swam competitively for 15+ years, primarily excelling in the mid-distance freestyles. While …
More from Morgan Priestley
Review: ‘The Weight of Gold’ Shows Darkness Can Come With Greatness
HBO Releases Trailer for Phelps-Narrated and Produced Doc ‘The Weight of Gold’
Day 5 Relay Lineups: Seliskar, Apple on U.S. 4×200, Lewis, Chalmers off for AUS
California Ends Texas Streak, Wins 6th NCAA Title in Program History
WATCH: Texas Two-Step, Shebat & Katz #2/#3 Performers in 200 Back All-Time
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1310
|
__label__cc
| 0.643009
| 0.356991
|
"Auspicious Paintings," Prints, 8" x 11"
"Bald Eagles," Prints, 8" x 11"
"Buddha - Free-style Painting," Prints, 8" x 11"
"Cats," Prints, 8" x 11"
"Cranes," Prints, 8" x 11"
"Great Paintings", Prints, 8" x 11"
"Holidays & Celebrations," Prints, 8" x 11"
"Kuan Yin - Bold Strokes Painting," Prints, 8" x 11"
"Kuan Yin and Child," Prints, 8" x 11"
"Kuan Yin and the Dragon," Prints, 8" x 11"
"Landscapes & Natures," Prints, 8" x 11"
"Pandas," Prints, 8" x 11"
"Potted Plants," Prints, 8" x 11"
"Puppies and Dogs," Prints, 8" x 11"
"The Angels (A)," Prints, 8" x 11"
"The Angels (B)," Prints, 8" x 11"
"The Angels (C)," Prints, 8" x 11"
"The Eight Immortals," Prints, 8" x 11"
"Year of the Dog," Prints, 8" x 11"
"Year of the Dragon," Prints 8"x11" & Greeting Cards
"Year of the Horse," Prints, 8" x 11"
"Year of the Monkey", Prints, 8" x 11"
"Year of the Ox," Prints, 8" x 11"
"Year of the Pig," Prints, 8" x 11"
"Year of the Rabbit," Prints, 8" x 11"
"Year of the Rat," Prints, 8" x 11"
"Year of the Rooster," Prints, 8"x11"
"Year of the Sheep," Prints, 8" x 11"
"Year of the Snake," Prints, 8" x 11"
"Year of the Tiger," Prints, 8" x 11"
Buddha & Kuan-Yin Greeting Cards, 5" x 7", W/Envelope
Chinese Auspicious Gods, Prints, 8" x 11"
Drawing of Buddha Statues, Prints, 8" x 11"
FEI TIAN - The Oriental Angel, Prints, 8" x 11"
Feng Shui Greeting Cards, 5" x 7", W/Envelope
Kuan Yin and the Lotus, Prints, 8" x 11"
Paper Art - Buddhas, Prints, 8" x 11"
Paper Art - Kuan Yin, Prints, 8" x 11"
The Lotus and Buddhism, Prints, 8" x 11"
The Sacred Places of Buddhism, Prints, 8" x 11"
“Paper Art-The Buddha (2),” Print, 8″ x 11″, $5.99 Ea
“Paper Art-The Buddha (4),” Print, 8″x11″, $5.99 Ea
"Great Paintings"
“Pinkie,” Print, 8″x11″, $5.75 Ea
"Potted Plants
“Potted Plants (1),” Prints, 8″ x 11″, $8.00 Ea
“Potted Plants (3),” Print, 8″ x 11″, $8.00 Ea
“Potted Plants (4), ” Print, 8″ x 11″, $8.00 Ea
“Potted Plants (5),” Print, 8″x 11″, $8.00 Ea
“Pu Hsien Bodhisattva,” Print, 8″x11″, $5.95 Ea
"Puppies and Dogs
“Puppy & Kitten,” Print, 8″x11″, $5.75, 2005
“Puppy” (1), Print, 8″x11″, $5.75 Ea, 2005
“Sacred Places (1),” Print, 8″x11″, $5.95 Ea
“Seated Woman In A Chemise,” Print, 8″x11″, $5.75 Ea
“Susanna Lunden,” Print, 8″x11″, $5.75 Ea
“Thai Buddha,” Print, 8″x11″, $5.85
“Thank You,” Print, 8″x11″, $5.75 Ea, 2005
"Year of the Rooster (2)," Print, 8"x11", $5.85 Ea $5.85
"Pandas (5)," Print, 8"x11", $5.75 Ea $5.75
"Bald Eagles (4)," Print, 8"x11", $5.85 Ea $5.85
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1317
|
__label__cc
| 0.735739
| 0.264261
|
Strikerless FM15; The Next Generation
Published by Guido on November 14, 2014 November 14, 2014
For FM14, I went all-out in my magnum opus regarding strikerless football within the match engine of said game. A new year and a new version of the game, which pretty much means a new match engine as well. That means we get to re-evaluate the way we work. The theories and ideas, in fact the premisse behind the entire concept of strikerless football has not changed. What has changed is how to achieve these goals, how to make it all work within the FM15 match engine.
The premisse and foundation of strikerless
Pillar 1; Movement
Pillar 2; Pressing
Pillar 3; Cohesion
Pillar 4; Possession
Player Roles
DOWNLOAD (FMF)
DOWNLOAD (TAC)
As I said before, the actual premisse of a strikerless formation has not changed. Instead of a traditional forward, you play a trequartista or other sort of attacking midfielder as your most attacking man on the pitch, position-wise. These attacking midfielders, be it a trequartista, an enganche or an advanced playmaker, tend to move into the space between defence and midfield to receive the ball, thus overloading the central midfield, establishing domination in terms of possession and creating space for surging runs by wingers or other midfielders.
Now to get this to work in Football Manager, your tactic will rely on four pillars. Four parts of the game that have to work in order for you to be successful with a strikerless formation. I have briefly touched upon some of these concepts in a post explaining why I was struggling to create the style of play I wanted to see within the Beta match engine. These are pillars all interact in some way and they form the foundation of the entire strikerless philosophy.
A brief summary of what I want to see:
Movement;
Pressing;
Cohesion;
I’ll work out each and every part of these pillars more detailed, including match clips and analysis. I also intend to work out the formation, the team instructions, the player roles and I’ll finish the article with a download-link to the actual tactic as well.
Good off-the-ball movement is an important element of any good formation. For a strikerless formation, good movement is more than just an important element, it’s an absolutely crucial element. Because you lack an advanced focal point for your passing, as in some sort of forward to hold up the ball, you have to rely on players movement into space to either receive the ball or create space for others. Let’s just look at an example.
That’s smooth, silky passing and movement by my players. Players are constantly moving around, making space for themselves and for others. For instance, you can see the wing-back bombing forward, drawing the opposing defence into a wider shape, which opens up space in the heart of the defence for other midfielders to run into. The man providing the assist with the flicked header draws an opponent with him wide, opening up space behind him for Dembele to run into. The finish is class, but the video highlights the typical movement I want to see and strive for.
The key players in this effect are the attacking midfielders. The movement and positioning of the attacking midfielders opens up space in the heart of the defence. By playing in the gap between midfield and defence, they are either always open to receive a pass, or they drag the defensive line higher up the pitch, thus creating space for movement into the space behind the opposing defensive line. They basically create an overload in the central area of the pitch.
This concept of overloading the central area only really works if there is another player moving to exploit the space, thus once again highlighting the importance of movement, both between the lines and in general. The whole concept of a strikerless formation is that the various lines in the formation are closely packed together. This means that a single run by an attacking midfielder, can open up space for three or more others nearby, waiting to pounce on positional weaknesses by the opposing team. Because of their close proximity to one another, the lines are able to interchange quite fluidly. In normal people talk; because the lines are so closely packed together, players don’t have to cover great distances to benefit from each others movement. Another prime example coming up.
It’s a quick counter-attacking goal, which highlights a whole lot of things related to the movement and the tempo you should maintain. Initially, it showcases why players cannot dally on the ball for too long. With a compact formation, there is bound to be an opponent nearby as well, which means dallying on the ball is generally punished by a ruthless tackle and the loss of possession.
The red arrow shows the path the opposing midfielder has taken with his offensive movement, whereas the dotted line shows the path he should have taken. I won’t go into the defensive positioning of my own team too much, as it covers the concept of Pillar 2; Pressing. What is important is the overloading taking place. As #11 Agudelo loses the ball a mere five seconds before that, our #6 Lampard has linked up with the forward three, allowing them to overload the opposing defence. The wide threat posed by our wingbacks causes the defence to maintain a slightly wider shape, which causes a gaping hole in the heart of the defence. The lack of an actual forward means the defensive line plays fairly far away from its own penalty area, which means there is space to exploit for a runner.
As the blue lines indicates, the defensive heart is still vulnerable, because of a lot of space in the very center. Our #9 Kerlon and our #7 Villa are not facing the goal, so instead of turning and exploiting the space, they decide to draw the opposition away by dropping even deeper, thus creating space for our #8 Holness to run into, after his little one-two pass with #11 Agudelo.
As we can clearly see in this picture, the defensive shape of the opposing team has changed. The defensive line has been thoroughly broken, as the left side of the defence has been drawn out of position, instead allowing our #8 Holness an easy route towards goal to pick up on #11 Agudelo’s pass into space.
This neatly illustrates another benefit of a tight and cohesive formation; the knock-on effect of movements. An attacking midfielder dropping dropping back into midfield creates space for another midfielder to run into, which in turn creates space out wide for an attacking full-back or wing-back to overlap. This just strengthens the idea that movement both on and off the ball is absolutely crucial to the success of the formation and the style of play. This particular formation and style rely on the exploitation of space. When your players remain static, no space can and will open up for others to exploit.
Now the concept sounds quite nifty, but how to translate this concept onto the pitch? How do you create movement? For me, this means I need to assess two things. Who are the hybrid players and where do natural overloads occur? A hybrid player is a player who is in a specific position defensively, but moves into an entirely different position when the team is on the offence. During the transition phase from offence to defence and vice versa, these are the key players who need to position themselves well. I will focus on these hybrid players and their role during the transitioning phases in Pillar 5; Transitions. An overload is where there are more players from one team in one area than another. For example, when the left wing-back steams down the wing to receive a flick-on by the left winger, you are creating an overload in this area. Simply put, any time somebody has more players in one area, it’s an overload.
So how exactly do I plan to achieve these overloads in my strikerless formation? To answer that question, we must look at the formations I have chosen for FM15, which happens to be a narrow 4-3-3-0. I will explain the roles and the various instructions further on, so bear with me.
As you can see, the attacking midfield trio is clustered closely together, which automatically gives them a numerical advantage against most opponents. They then look to overload central areas to facilitate building up from the back and through the thirds. With a lack of forwards, outnumbered in the final third when the opposition is prepared, this then means that the trio looks to play in between the lines in the final third and that the remainder of the team should look to break forward to support. The emphasis is very much placed on positioning, both in an offensive and defensive sense.
The way the team is lined up, allows for the outter attacking midfielders to add depth from central positions, the wing-backs bombing forward provide the necessary width and the central wingers either link up with the attacking midfielders or wing-backs when they go on a run, all the while the middle attacking midfielder pulls all the strings whilst the runners pivot around him and he looks to attract the passes into feet before laying it off to an oncoming player or slip the ball through between defensive channels to play someone in. A prime example.
The image shows my Trequartista, #9 Kerlon, taking up a position with his back to goal. People are able to bounce the ball off this player, who looks take up a position in the space between midfield and defence. You can see that Kerlon plays his role well, as he is relatively unmarked. When he receives the ball, he has plenty of options available to him, which also shows the layers I like to use when going forward.
First of all, there’s the quite obvious central layer. The Shadow Strikers are a quite obvious threat, with their late bursts into the penalty area. In fact, they are so blatantly the main attacking threat, that the opposing team has pushed forward to have the defenders pick up our runners. With the defensive line pushing forwards to prevent us from seizing control in midfield, there is a lot of space behind the defensive line and a flick-on into space for one of the Shadow Strikers to run onto is a very real threat to this defensive setting.
Secondly, there’s the wide layer in the form of the wing-backs marauding down the wings, offering wide passing options as well as stretching the defence, which has to sacrifice players to combat the threat of the wing-backs cutting inside or having a lot of time on the ball to whip a cross into the box.
The third layer consists of our Central Wingers, the runners from deep. The way I see it, the Central Winger can add an extra layer in two ways, basically forming a connection, a link between the other two layers. He can either link up with the wing-back to contribute to the wide play or make a late run into the box, thus adding to the confusion for defenders and increasing our chances of scoring a goal.
When people think of overloading, they generally think of overloading in terms of getting forward and scoring goals. An often overlooked aspect of overloading focusses on overloading the middle third to achieve a better build-up from the back. Usually, these movements are made by wing-backs moving forward to overload the middle third, but such an overload could also be achieved by the defensive midfielders movements. It is generally quite effective to find that long flat ball along the ground into one of the players occupying the middle third. Having the formation set up wide generally creates space somewhere on the pitch. There are several options available in such a scenario.
In this option, the opposing side has dropped deep. To prevent us from overloading the defence, the entire midfield has dropped back to from almost a back 8. Our most defensive midfielder has meanwhile dropped back, into the space created by the rest of the team. Whilst his back is towards the opposition, which makes him prone to pressuring, most opponents are quite far away or facing the wrong way. There are also realistic passing options out wide to continue the build-up with simple wide passes.
The second scenario shows us an opponent with a more ballsy approach. The defence has pushed up to close down the midfield, actively trying to outflank us and pin us in our own half. By default, that means their entire team pushes forward further. With the opposing forward taking up a position higher up the pitch, our deeplying playmaker is no longer an option down the middle. However, where one options disappears, a new one opens up. The wing-backs are wide open and able to pass it to a midfielder before moving further forward to start a new attack.
In both scenarios you are able to build up play from the back due to overloads, you overload the central area of the pitch and force the opposing team into a shape that offers advantages to your own style of play. In the scenario where the build-up starts from a wide area, the ball is quickly transferred to a central player, who was more passing options available to him. With all the movement this tactic facilitates, passing options always openening up and nearby.
The next bit is going to make me sound like an absolute cunt of a football hipster, but I do feel it’s necessary to create a sort of framework and explain some of the definitions I intend to use. What I want to discuss is the concept of “counter-pressing,” because it’s an absolute prerequisite of a properly functioning strikerless style of play.
Counter-pressing basically means that you try to win back the ball as soon as you lose posession, transitioning back and forth between attack and defence quite fast. The pressing is extreme and aggressive and starts deep in the opponents half. The pressing is not random and wild, but well-organised, and the whole team moves as a cohesive unit to squeeze the play and place a strangle-hold on an opponent. One player will press the player on the ball, whilst others look to cut off any available passes, and the defence will move up in unison with the pressers to make the pitch compact. As more players are higher up the pitch as a result of the pressing positions, a quick attack with numerous players can occur, which is always a danger.
The aggressive pressing inside the opponents half has two reasons. For starters, if the ball is won immediately, you catch an opposing team when they are still transitioning from a defensive to a more attacking phase, which means their organisation is often poor and your players can go through on goal with a single pass. Let’s just look at an example from a match.
The opposing team wins the ball and starts to transition from its defensive shape into an attacking shape. At the moment they try to bring the ball into midfield, my players start an intense press and win back the ball. This leaves the opposing team disorganised, as players are not occupying their regular positions due to the transition. A quick pass capitalises on this chaos and helps free up a player on the edge of the box to score a lovely goal.
The second reason why I want my team to pressure deep inside the opposing team’s half, is to cut off the passing options an opposing team has, disrupting their build-up play as early as we possibly can. Ideally, you want to force an opposing team into playing risky back-passes or pointless long balls forward. If you manage to pressure your opponents into giving the ball away recklessly, you can again catch a defence off-guard and benefit from their lack of organisation. Let’s look at more match clips.
In both clips, my opponents are unable to clear the ball effectively, because of the relentless pressing. Their defenders are immediately pressured into clearing the ball without looking for a team-mate, which means our team, moving forward as a cohesive unit, is able to win back possession quite high up the pitch, allowing them to start another attack rapidly.
To summarise, players are pressed when they cross the halfway line and begin to threaten the goal, or during turnovers of possession. This makes sense really, as players who have just taken possession, have usually not had a chance to assess their passing options and are thus unwilling, or unable, to release the ball quickly, especially if they are facing their own goal or the touchline, with limited options available.
In my eyes, extreme pressing is a prerequisite for strikerless success. Because you lack a focal point for your passes upfront, you are heavily reliant on pass and move strategies and desorienting the opposing defence, creating disarray by overloading or pressuring them into making mistakes.
Now imagine what would happen when the midfielders would not actively close down their opponents, instead opting to drop back into midfield, maintaining the defensive shape. The premisse of a strikerless formation is that your side is going to dominate by having more men in midfield, drawing in opponents and then exploiting the space they give away. If an opposing defender can take control of the ball and either pick out a pass unopposed or even worse, dribble into a midfield position, negating the numerical advantage you once had, it pretty much defeats the purpose of not fielding a forward and having a numerical advantage in midfield.
When you’re playing strikerless, you’re almost forced to play all-out pressing, to hamper the oppositions build-up game. Allowing them a proper build-up is potentially opening up your midfield to a penetrating run or pass by a defender, negating the numerical advantage you once had and indeed require to successfully play your own game.
Now for the actual explanation of what I do and why. First of all, let me start by reminding you that this aggressive pressing is not achieved by simply ticking or unticking a few boxes. It’s a combination of various team settings and instructions inter-acting, locking into each other and complementing each other. Merely ticking every box under team instructions in regards to pressing does nothing to actually achieve this form of pressing.
I will continue by simply showing you the instructions and settings I use for my strikerless style, before explaining each choice I have made.
For starters, I opted for the Very Fluid approach because I want the team to act as a cohesive unit. I am going to sound like a proper hipster prick for referencing famous real life managers, but bear with me on this one. People like Michels, Cruyff, Lobanovskiy and Sacchi strived for universality, where every player on the pitch takes a collective responsebility for each aspect of the game. Not in the sense that the forward is now tracking back to help with the off-side trap, but more in the sense of for example a forward pressing an opposing defender on the ball, allowing his team-mates either time to link up and help or fall back to take up a more reliable defensive stance.
Anyway, since universality is closely associated with Total Football, it’s becoming a sort of buzz-word. In a way, universality is part of some mythical style of play, which combines the aesthetics of short and intricate passing, aggressive pressing, fluid movement on and off the ball and positional interchangeability with the results that deliver trophies.
That really isn’t what I’m after. I want all players to take equal creative and defensive responsebility during all stages and phases of the game, resulting in a very fluid style of play. Because of this style of play and by pushing up the defensive line, I try to keep the lines compact. This means the players can press without being too concerned about leaving huge gaps behind them. So in my eyes, a Very Fluid setting is a necessity if I want to keep a tight and cohesive formation through-out the match, because the defenders have to think of their positioning when attacking and the forwards have to contribute defensively by pressing.
If you want to press aggressively, you have to have players high up the pitch to actually achieve this. Look at the description. Look at what it says on the tin (read: the description in-game). “Win and … dominate possession in your opponents half.” It would make no sense what-so-ever to maintain a more cautious approach, when this is the kind of pressing you hope to achieve. If you want to counter-press, you need to get men high up the pitch and I do believe Attacking is the best Mentality setting to do so without compromising defensive stability.
I suppose a Control setting could work as well, but the pressing will start slightly deeper and it does allow an opposing team slightly more time on the ball to build their attacks. This could be useful when you are playing a superior opponent, because all-out pressing gone wrong could end in disaster, in which case it might be smart to start the pressing slightly deeper, more in the proximity of the half-way line.
The Overload setting generates an even more aggressive form of pressing, but with most players flooding forward to join in, you become very vulnerable to opponents who employ a more direct style of play. If you play the Tony Pulis-style AI managers, this kind of pressing becomes useless. Why bother pressing the defenders into giving a long ball, when it’s their intention to do so anyway? Sending too many men forward will leave you exposed at the back against opponents who are not only able but very willing to go head-to-head (pardon the poor pun) with your defenders in aerial duels for the ball.
Not all of the above instructions are linked with the pressing. Obviously, the Close Down More one does. I do want my players to harass the opposition where-ever possible and in terms of sliders (I am old skool like that), this instruction would increase the amount of closing down my players do. I want them to seek out opposing players to win back the ball, cut off passing options or simply allow others time to re-group. I tried the highest setting, but this seemed to draw my defenders out of position far too often.
Tied in with the whole concept of disrupting the build-up is the instruction to Prevent Short GK Distribution. I’ll be brutally honest and say I haven’t really seen much difference with this box ticked and without this box ticked, but I’m just going to leave it in there, just in case. Philosophy-wise, it should be ticked anyway.
To further enhance the aforementioned Very Fluid settings, I have also opted to tick the Roam From Positions box, which allows players the freedom to move beyond the boundaries the formation usually sets for them and allows them to seek out players that would otherwise have been allowed time on the ball to start an attack. We don’t want that, so some freedom has to be given to players to take their own responsebility in preventing an opponent from having time on the ball. I am aware that you need quite talented players to pull this off, so when looking to replicate this style with a smaller side, you may have to consider not using this instruction, because less talented players tend to make the wrong choices from time to time.
The Push Higher Up shout makes sense in backing up the Attacking mentality and Very Fluid settings. Players can close down and press more effectively when there aren’t huge gaps behind them, so the team has to be packed closely together. Pushing the defenders forward to around 10 metres behind the halfway line makes for a fairly compact squad and allows my team enough confidence to aggressively counter-press whenever possession is lost.
Finally, we look at the Stay On Feet and Get Stuck In instructions. I must admit that I have changed my tune from last year, where I argued that I didn’t want my players to slide in because it left them vulnerable if they mis-timed their challenge and it could lead to more suspensions. For this version, I have changed that. I noticed that not having them slide in meant they often stood by idly, not actually attacking their markers, which lead to a cross and a goal. Having them slide in hasn’t exponentially increased the amount of goals or cards conceded, so yeah, I’m sticking with this gut-feeling, because fuck you logic.
I have dubbed this pillar “cohesion”, but it really boils down to the concept of universality, combined with keeping the formation compact. I briefly touched upon the Universality concept when I described what made the whole concept of counter-pressing work in FM in the previous pillar. In layman’s terms, the Very Fluid setting makes the team band together to collectively try and execute a specific target set by the manager, in this case keeping a tight and cohesive team, which presses forward as a unit.
Basically, my style of play requires a combination of positional freedom and variability, with interchangeable footballers capable of operating wherever required, every player on the pitch should possess the key attributes of a footballer and be capable of filling in to different positions when and if required. This makes for a hard-to-break-down team, that fights as a unit. Just look at this match clip.
It’s not particularly fancy or spectacular, but notice how compact the team remains throughout all phases of play; attack, defence and transitioning back and forth between phases. The defenders keep the shape of the team compact and tight by moving forward on offence, whilst the offensive players track back to keep the shape intact when the team is on the back foot.
What I love to see in my teams is either a rapid counter-attacking style, exploiting the space opponents leave. When that is not possible, you have to have a Plan B. In my case, that’s a calculated and meticulous build-up from the back. Blindly hoofing the ball forward á la Stoke City under Pulis is not going to work, mostly because we have no focal point upfront to hold up the ball and win headers. Trequartista’s are generally not renowned for their aerial prowess.
No, what I want to see can be explained best by a movie reference (pop culture ahoy!). Have you ever seen the Mighty Ducks movies? Once every movie, they performed a move called the Flying V, it’s possession play in its purest form, moving the puck between their various players in a murderously high tempo, until the space opens up for a shot.
That’s posessional build up play in the same way teams as Barça, Dortmund and Ajax use. It’s moving your players forward piece by piece and passing throughout the lines to control possession as you created overloads by possession rather than athleticism. It’s a style of attacking that to negate risk at every possible section and with every possible pass, which is a sensible strategy when you’re throwing 5 to 7 players forward most of the time and every misplaced pass can lead to a lethal counter-attack.
What you see there is the FM equivalent of the Flying V. Rapidly moving players, intricate passing, possession play and lethal efficiency going forward. Keeping possession is possible because the players are taking their offensive responsebility to open up space for others. The wing-backs and midfielders are all moving along with the attack and are keeping the pitch wide. Defenders absolutely hate balls that move from one wing to another quickly as they can’t organise quickly. By maintaing a fair few wide passing options, you are forcing the opposition to maintain a wider defence, instead of just huddling together for a compact defence.
A single picture is worth a thousand words, these are the player roles I utilise for my strikerless formation.
It’s worth noting that both Central Midfielders on attack duty are the Central Wingers as envisaged by my friend @JLAspey.
Categories: Central WingersStrikerlessTactics
Sebastien Belilty · November 15, 2014 at 11:24 am
Hi Boss,
Thanks for it! The only issue is that the file is not a .tac
I actually download it under Strikerless Sexy Compact v2.tac.txt
However i removed the .txt but it is not recognized as a tactic… Any idea?
Thanks again for your work!
strikerlessGuido · November 15, 2014 at 12:47 pm
I’ve added in the FMF file, try that one instead?
Sebastien Belilty · November 15, 2014 at 1:18 pm
The FMF file still is not recognize in the game when i select a tactic. Shall i put this FMF file in the Tactic directory? I’m lost….
Any possibility for a .tac?
Thanks Guido
strikerlessGuido · November 15, 2014 at 1:46 pm
I’ll upload both. The FMF should be recognised in the tactic folder.
Added both now, one of them is guaranteed to work.
PERFECT! Working fine….will keep updated on the results….
Thanks again 😉
No prob. Hope it’s all peachy 🙂
Shrewnaldo · November 15, 2014 at 11:43 am
Another excellent article on Strikerless formations but, just like last year, I’m going to disagree with you that high pressing is an absolute prerequisite of strikerless formations. Whilst your approach is certainly one successful route, there’s nothing to prevent strikerless being successful in a sit deep and counter attack approach.
By the way, the first goal with Spurs is lovely. Loving the headed knock down, a lot of it in the game this year and it looks great
I’m all for discussion, Shrew 🙂 I just can’t seem to get a version where we soak up the pressure to work as I want to. It just means we either lack a cutting edge in front of goal or we invite the pressure upon us too much and concede silly goals. Any ideas on how to improve that? I just can’t seem to get it right.
Shrewnaldo · November 15, 2014 at 10:33 pm
Well the last time I used a strikerless system consistently was FM13 in my Feralpi save and I used this for 7 or 8 seasons: http://footballmanagerveteran.wordpress.com/2013/01/31/feralpi-salo-we-couldnt-could-we/scabs-2/
I love the 4-1-2-3-0 shape because it gives you a bit of verything with two out wide on each flank and a diamond in the middle for stability so that’s a good basis to work from. With two big lumps at centre half and a ‘keeper that’s good in the air then we were ok from crosses and it’s tough for teams to break down what is essentially a narrow 4-1-4-1 when we’re set.
It’ll probably end up as a similar shape to yours and I also had the AMC as a trequartista so everything revolved around him in attack. There are a few details in this blog post I did on it: http://footballmanagerveteran.wordpress.com/2013/01/12/feralpi-salo-on-the-march/
I’m sure there are various ways that it can work. I basically see my 4-1-2-3-0 as essentially a 4-5-1 with a really, really deep striker.
Adam Maciej Cichocki · November 16, 2014 at 11:12 am
That’s a great tactic you’ve created here. Few thoughts and questions after 1 season with this:
1. you need really good players for this. In ligue adelante, with my 1st squad it was superb, once my 3 top players got injured (MC/AMC/CB), it breaks terribly and I just needed to switch to something else until they got back.
2. What is your suggestion on match prep? Def. pos or maybe att. pos? or depend on next opposition scouting? I’ve played with def all time and it went quite well.
3. Do you think it will make sense to put RP instead of DLP? I just have a guy that is made for this and I wonder if it would add something to the game.
strikerlessGuido · November 16, 2014 at 11:57 am
Thanks mate. To answer your questions:
1. Yeah, a streak of injuries can really mess things up. Still working on the defensive stability part.
2. I just mix it up and follow whatever my scouts tell me to.
3. It might leave the defence exposed, as the DLP is pretty much the only one in midfield with a defensive duty. Worth a try though.
deras4 · November 16, 2014 at 5:48 pm
Hi, I’m having some issues with my front 3 not participating while defending. They just stand up front and wait ’till we get the ball back. It makes it really tough to defend agains aggressive offensive teams.
Otherwise, I’m really enjoying this play-style. Thanks for sharing.
Tom · November 17, 2014 at 11:13 pm
Ive taken ur formation as a base and changed the Midfield trio to CML-r/playmaker, CM- CMDefend & CMR-CMA. Ive noticed a better defensive stability almost straight away. We seem much less vulnerable to the counter, also Ive noticed a steady increase in CCC’s per game (generally), which has confused me a little, considering I now have less attack minded players. Possibly the addition of the mobile playmaker?? Im getting mixed results with changing between Treq/Enganche aswell, still undecided on this.
So far very promising!!??
Kasper · November 21, 2014 at 11:00 pm
After a terrible season with Wolfsburg with a 4-4-2 wide diamond, I will try this approach for the rest of the ‘destroyed’ season and start build up for the next one, with the right players for this sexy strikerless tactic. That I so much enjoyed on fm 14. Looking forward with great anticipation. Victor Valdes. Fagner, Knoche, Balanta, Rodriguez, Malanda, Bittencourt Perisic, De Bruyne, Arnold and Giovinco. I guess Gustavo should be sold since he only contribute to the defensive part of the game.
Isildrae · November 26, 2014 at 10:47 am
Some of the interplay in the videos looks great. And the pressing is great, relentless in a couple of the examples. I assume it’s typical more than cherry-picked? Your players must be knackered after 90 minutes.
I love how attacking the roles are. Really nicely put together and shows in the layered attacks in the videos. Top stuff. One of these days I’m gonna have to sit down and try a Strikerless…and quickly before you and Shrew nail it all down 🙂
Fabio · December 5, 2014 at 9:20 pm
What training should I use? Thanks 🙂
strikerlessGuido · December 5, 2014 at 9:33 pm
Anything that can get tactical familiarity up as soon as possible.
Thanks and congratulations 😀
Thank you for the compliment.
Rodrigo · December 9, 2014 at 11:58 pm
Guido, I’ve been using a similar tactic to yours for almost a season now. Even tho i collected some great results, I still am having trouble against team that play long ball which makes the pressure useless and leave spaces on midfield. Also after starting in a very good run of wins the AI managers kind of picked up my way of playing and started to play really deep, then I countered and now depending on the game I use a more direct approach.
I have to questions for you:
How do you manage to play teams that play the long ball? Drop deeper with more midfields?
Also, is the direct approach the right one to play teams that seat too deep? Exploiting the wings?
strikerlessGuido · December 10, 2014 at 9:36 am
I generally try to field players who are strong in the air in central midfield to try and win the headers, whilst the defenders should be both strong in the air and fast, so they can either challenge for the ball in the air or track down a forward who manages to slip through. That was basically the idea behind pushing the defensive line up further, help intercept the ball and restrict the gap between midfield and defence so our own players can’t get outnumbered in this area.
If teams sit deep inside their own half, I go for a more direct approach and stick a Fellaini-like player in the AMC-strata to bully opposing defenders. Exploit the wings, cross it in and watch the big guy work his magic.
Rodrigo · December 6, 2014 at 4:50 am
I am completly fascinated by your tactical knowledge as I’ve read pretty much every post on your blog in one day. I do have a question regarding FM15 tho, I didn’t understood why you selected you Central Midfield Left (Lampard) to “Run wide with the ball” and the Central Midfield Right you didn’t.
Thanks, and congratulations.
strikerlessGuido · December 6, 2014 at 7:45 am
Villa was a bit slower than the right shadow striker, so I felt like Lampard could back him up this way.
rodrigo feijó (@pilhoverman) · December 9, 2014 at 2:28 am
top tactic as usual. i was happy with mine with inside forwards but i have to concede yours uses space much better, mate. how do you feel about the player’s preferred feet? do you play left footed fellas on the left side of attack or the inverse? what about midfield? sometimes i feel it depends on the player, but having odd footed players eases cutting inside and scoring goals, but makes a narrow tactic even narrower. what’s your view?
Not really arsed about which foot they use, as long as they score. If you want to experiment with it, you could set the AMLC and ARMC to swap positions, see what works out best that way. Because they start from central positions, I don’t think it will really matter.
worro · January 30, 2015 at 9:22 am
I read all your articles to help me understand the strikerless format. I tried to implement the libero option but since i don’t very good players for it it didn’t work that well. So i changed to a variation of this 4-3-3-0.
I made some changes: dropped the DLP to the DMC slot and only kept one of the central wingers.
Since i am an underdog in lower leagues i can’t really use the high pressing all the time, due to the low skill of my players. I agree it is more effective but sometimes the opposition is much better (or just play long balls since i am in the lower leagues) so i usually go out more cautious with less pressing. It proved to be quite effective also.
I like the attacking movement, the fact that either the Treq goes deep and draws a CB off his position and opens a running path for the SS or the central mids or the SS runs wide with the ball drawing a defender wide and opening space again. This works anyway (even when i go more cautious).
Kuma · May 10, 2015 at 4:34 pm
Hey, I really like this idea and the tactic but theres one problem, I don’t know if it’s me but I get so many yellow card and injuries per game that it’s making it unusable. I really like how the team plays in stuff but if both my RB and my backup RB get injured in my first game (Valencia) Then it’s unuseable really. Am I just really un-lucky or is this what happens?
strikerlessGuido · May 10, 2015 at 8:37 pm
Yeah, that’s the ferocious pressing. Sort of built-in to the tactic I’m afraid.
Lessons Liverpool (Should) Have Learned; Which Players Do You Need To Make Strikerless Work | Strikerless · December 14, 2014 at 8:12 pm
[…] When looking at the kind of players you need to succesfully implement a strikerless style, we have to look at the roles players have to fulfill in a strikerless formation. What we’re looking for are mobile and versatile player-role to suit the pillars of strikerless football I have described in an earlier post. […]
Tactical Review; Rodrigo’s 3-4-3-0 | Strikerless · August 15, 2015 at 4:38 pm
[…] mentioned the pillars of strikerless football before, in which we highlighted the importance of movement. Any team that manages to restrict the […]
Dynamic Midfield Presences | Strikerless · October 28, 2015 at 2:16 pm
[…] One aspect of football I deem important is control of the central areas of the pitch. When you control the heart of the field of play, you automatically limit the opportunities your opponent has, whilst increasing your own options exponentially. The freedom of choice is greater in the middle of the field. There is no boundary created by the touchline. One has roughly eight basic directions from which the ball can be played (forward, backward, left, right, and four diagonal lines), which means keeping possession becomes a lot easier. A team that bases their play around establishing a greater presence in the center will have many more choices and thus be more dynamic. The opponent must also not only defend the two wings, but the middle and both wings, because from the center of the field either are directly playable. These are concepts I have touched upon before in my Strikerless Magnum Opus. […]
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1323
|
__label__cc
| 0.592613
| 0.407387
|
Home » Parliamentary Activity » State Budget: Address in Reply
State Budget: Address in Reply
Andrea Dawkins - Tuesday, 31 May 2016
Tags: State Budget, Tamar River, Water Quality, Arts, Primary Industries, Dairy Industry, Pokies, Forests, Lapoinya, Animal Welfare, Speech Pathology, Hemp, Climate Emergency
Ms DAWKINS (Bass) –
Mr Deputy Speaker, the Greens’ Alternative Budget is a statement of values. It restores frontline funding to education and rightly includes the state Government's share of responsibility for crumbling sewerage and water infrastructure - two important issues for my seat of Bass and for the wider community.
TasWater has asked for $10 million over 10 years to assist with the much needed sewerage and water infrastructure upgrades. Instead, the Government has continued to engage in a game of, this is not my problem, tit for tat with local government. Will the next announcement for the federal election be funding the UTAS move or infrastructure to help clean up kanamaluka/River Tamar? For my money, an extra 10 000 students targeted for the new, improved UTAS at Inveresk will not have their needs met if we do not join forces with local and federal governments to fund the long overdue sewerage treatment plan.
Aquatic health and water quality are vital to sustainable water management. The only reference to water quality in the State Budget was with regard to the data on flows for irrigation purposes. Our most precious water resource must no longer be treated as an open sewer for industry but be protected and valued. Annual water data publishing is not in the best interests of the community yet this is what Tasmanians are offered. Of the 48 catchments in Tasmania, only 11 have adopted water management plans, leaving the department working without a sustainable plan when allocating water.
The Hodgman Liberal Government seized a decade-long water testing regime which was the best in the country, relegating Tasmanians to be kept in the dark regarding pesticides in our ground water. The Greens will restore funding to this vital water monitoring regime and allow an educated population to decide for itself what it deems to be appropriate for our waterways.
We continue to miss opportunities for organic and artisan production in Tasmania. Our cool climate delivers slow growing, intensely flavoured produce. Tasmania has the perfect climate for produce. We also have clean air and rich soils. All produce could be sold as quality niche. Investigation of opportunities for our struggling dairy farmers to move into the thriving organic market would be funded in the Greens’ Alternative Budget.
Confidence in the agricultural sector has slumped to its lowest level since 2014. The Mercury reported that the net confidence factor was down to 4% from 21%. The severe cash shortages are hitting dairy farmers hard as they wear the result of the milk war which began in 2011. Milk was chosen by the duopoly to fight their price war and it was no accident. Milk is a readily identifiable commodity which people would easily remember and could alter purchase habits. It seems the dairy industry has become a victim of this game.
Former Senator and Leader of the federal Greens, Christine Milne, and others spoke on the milk price wars in the Senate as far back as 2011, warning that statements made by Coles and Woolworths that profits would flow back into dairy producers were far from certain. The ACCC made statements on the anti-competitive policy being played out as early as 2011 between primary producers, the processors and the supermarkets and expressed a need for prohibition against anti-competitive pricing, sighting Australian consumer laws as out of step with international terms. The price wars were exacerbated by China stockpiling milk powder from 2013 after a brief period of scarcity, leading to a false economy and a false sense of demand.
There are only 12 artisan cheese makers in Tasmania. There are no organic dairies operating in Tasmania. The Greens will invest in exploring organic niche markets to add value to our existing agricultural sector. The Greens will invest $820 000 over the forward Estimates in an innovation leaders network to promote online forums and community meetings which facilitate the sharing of innovation strategies. There is scope for rewarding environmental stewardship and offering opportunities for farmers to share their knowledge on climate change mitigation strategies.
Poppy growers are facing a reduction of 50% of their crop next year and there is still no resolution for hemp growers or those who would grow hemp should the federal authorities ever get their act together enough to regulate hemp for food consumption. Around 20 developed countries have changed their rules to allow for hemp for food production, but in Australia we are fixated on drug testing methods, even though low-THC hemp food products would not show up on those tests.
Typical, that a punitive legal mechanism is what is stopping Tasmanian farmers from being able to grow a potentially lucrative crop. If we ever allowed it, it will not be the saviour to the current lack of confidence in the agricultural sector, but it could be the perfect add-on crop for the poppy industry currently facing a reduction in demand. The poppy industry is safe, well regulated and has an opportunity to diversify into industrial hemp for food and fibre.
This is the kind of innovation our agricultural sector demands. As markets tighten new opportunities present themselves. With no movement from FSANZ and indeed from letters requesting information, which have been sent from our office with no information forthcoming, a person may be forgiven for thinking the idea of innovation is more an election slogan than a call to arms.
We are living through a period of change, unparalleled in human history. Globalism, climate change and the transition to the new economy are challenging our perceptions of how education can foster opportunity. We do not have a clear grasp on the jobs of the future, but we know what kinds of skills are required to imagine them.
The Mitchell Study of 2015 evaluates readiness for school across five key areas: physical health and wellbeing, social competence, emotional maturity, language and cognitive skills, communication and general knowledge. 21% of Tasmanian children do not meet that important milestone based on current entry age requirements. If the age for kindergarten is reduced to three years and six months it appears there will be a need to increase vital support staff to assist with speech pathology and other services.
Restoring teacher numbers now becomes an absolute minimum under the proposed changes to the Act. The Greens will inject $62 million back into the education system over the forward Estimates to restore teacher numbers, increasing the participation at school for at risk students by increasing support staff and to restore funding to TasTAFE. By increasing our outer regional and rural schools to years 11 and 12 we provide an opportunity for students to remain at home whilst continuing their education. If we do this at the expense of our college system we err.
Tasmania's college system provides an outstanding pre-tertiary experience. The ability for students to learn independently with a wide range of subjects available, and with a new expanded cohort of fellow students, is highly attractive. Once years 11 and 12 move into our urban feeder schools as they are, colleges are under threat. We must save Tasmania's college system and provide flexible options for Tasmanian students to have dual enrolments under the spoke and hub model.
Promises to fully fund Gonski are jeopardised by the federal government's attempts to relinquish control of education funding to states. We know there are schools in Tasmania in which half the students have additional needs. Under Gonski funding principles these funds must make it through the school gate to the individual classes, teachers and students.
All students need access to fresh, healthy food in order to absorb information and remain focused. The Greens will facilitate fresh food networks through regional centres. The Tasmanian local food supply project highlighted food deserts in Tasmania, citing a lack of opportunity and some of our low SES and remote communities for a healthy, well-balanced diet. We will invest $820 000 in food hubs, adding infrastructure to existing community gardens to value add to extend fresh food availability into all Tasmanian suburbs.
The Greens' position on pokies is clear. Pokies wreck lives and communities and they have to go. It is simple. Poker machine addiction drives up crime and suicide and ends up costing taxpayers and businesses far more in the long term than the paltry sum these machines generate in taxation revenue. Greens policy supports a complete ban on poker machines in Tasmania. Unfortunately we also must accept that this is not a realistic possibility while Labor and Liberal together hold a majority in Parliament.
The Greens will fund a five-year transition to wind back poker machines into casinos with the sum of $9.5 million, significantly minimising the harm caused by these addictive machines. Our funding will support the transition of pubs and clubs into healthier forms of recreation and entertainment, whilst easing government dependence on taxes from gambling profits. We believe this will become cost-neutral, as less public money is required to tackle the multiple social costs caused by poker machines.
The Tasmanian arts industry continues to prove its social, cultural and economic importance but it has been hit hard by ongoing cuts. We believe in the importance and transformative nature of the arts. It ignites cities, encourages participation, improves health and engages with everyone in some way. Tasmania has the largest number of artists pro rata in the country and has nationally and internationally acclaimed writers, painters, filmmakers, performers and musicians. Theatre, literature, film, music and the visual arts are vehicles to express our culture and our stories, but art and creativity need support from a government that cares about regional artists who work with their communities and that is willing to invest in the future development of this exciting industry.
Over the last few years the support and services provided through Arts Tasmania has been decimated to virtually a skeleton staff with a minimum of programs. Funding to artists and organisations has been reduced. This, coupled with funding hits to arts development organisations such as Tasmanian Regional Arts and Wide Angle Tasmania, has created gaps in this sector which need to be filled. These advice and support services are needed by the arts community. The advantage of investing in the arts is that they are already entrepreneurial, but there is a need for belief, real investment and support.
A commitment of $1 million would be about skills development and practical support for individuals and organisations, audience development and building on the success of arts organisations and ventures that have proved to be highly successful. While it is important to look for and celebrate the new, it is equally important to acknowledge the experience and skills that exist. Our goal is to foster a fertile arts environment that is ready to launch new projects and engage with national and international initiatives when the opportunities present.
The recent clear felling of forests which have had great value to their local communities has highlighted the clash between the old industrial economy and Prime Minister Turnbull's feted new economy. The Prime Minister derides Labor for being stuck in the old economy, but it appears that in Tasmania the Liberal Government is also stuck in the old ways of 'dig it up, cut it down' resource extraction. We are doing so at the expense of biodiversity and local communities who value the natural world so dearly. The clearfelling of Lapoinya forest, once a place where Thylacines roamed and up until earlier this year was the home of the endangered wedge-tailed eagle and the Tasmanian devil, has highlighted the failure of the forestry sector to make the transition. There is no social licence in FT's practices and year after year this is entrenched. Our native animals have had habitat threatened. Their defences are down from the drought so they are out looking for water and vegetation and are being pushed out on to roads.
The Greens will invest $100 000 in investigating virtual fencing alarm system hot-spot areas in Tasmania. The Greens’ Alternative Budget recognises animals are sentient beings who deserve our care and respect. Humans have a duty of care to minimise the physical and psychological suffering of animals resulting from human activity. Strong animal welfare standards and laws are necessary. We missed an opportunity to be national leaders in cruelty-free egg procurement and production and the Tasmanian Greens will initiate a cruelty-free egg policy for Tasmania. We will transition out of greyhound racing over five years and fund an independent animal welfare inspectorate. The total spend on animal welfare measures is over $6 million in the forward Estimates of the Greens’ Alternative Budget.
The Greens look towards the migrant community in Tasmania to play a vital role in easing new Tasmanians into their new lives. With lived experience, the existing migrant community is well positioned to offer a meaningful role in a strategy to extend settlement services to a fraction of the 60 million refugees worldwide. We are still waiting for the 500 refugees we promised to help build better lives in Tasmania, but the slow pace of progress means that twice every year I will be asking the Premier what has happened. The Greens will fund this additional service to just over $1 million over the forward Estimates, facilitating a peak body to act as an intermediary between existing services and in an advisory capacity.
Alternative Budget 2019-20
Tasmanian Greens Alternative Budget for the financial year 2019-20.
Cassy O'Connor MP | Policies | 29 May 2019
Cassy O'Connor MP | Policies | 20 Jun 2018
State of the State Address in Reply
On behalf of the Tasmanian Greens MPs, I pay respect to the palawa/pakana people of Tasmania, to their treasured elders, past and present.
Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 15 Mar 2016
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1324
|
__label__cc
| 0.511835
| 0.488165
|
Cyclist Nabs PETA Award for Rescuing Injured Dog in Columbus
Jarrett Little Biked Dog With Broken Leg More Than 7 Miles to Safety
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
Columbus, Ga. – A Compassionate Action Award is on its way from PETA to cyclist Jarrett Little for rescuing a dog who had apparently been hit by a car in Columbus. On the evening of July 10, Little was on a group cycling ride on South Lumpkin Road when a dog with road rash and a broken leg came out of the woods and approached the group. After giving the animal food and water, Little scooped him up onto his back. With the dog’s arms around Little’s neck and his back feet in Little’s shirt pockets, the two rode more than 7 miles into town.
Once in town, the dog, now named Columbo, took matters into his own hands. He made a beeline for a woman on the street who noticed at once that he was hurt—and she immediately decided to adopt him. She arranged for him to receive veterinary care and enlisted a transportation service to take him to her home in Maine—and now Columbo is healthy, happy, and thriving with his new family, who has even set him up with his own Facebook page.
“Jarrett Little put the pedal to the metal to bring this special dog to safety, and the story couldn’t have had a happier ending,” says PETA Vice President Colleen O’Brien. “PETA hopes his actions will remind everyone that when an animal is in trouble, it’s up to all of us to step in and help.”
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to abuse in any way”—reminds all dog guardians never to leave dogs unattended outdoors, where they may be hurt by cruel people. PETA also offers tips for reporting cruelty to animals on its website.
Little will receive a framed certificate and a box of delicious vegan cookies.
For more information, please visit PETA.org.
← Video: PETA Demands Transparency From Notorious Florida Monkey Dealer
PETA Calls for State of Emergency for Animals in Blistering Heat →
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1325
|
__label__wiki
| 0.77893
| 0.77893
|
MainOne launches Data Center project in Sagamu, Ogun State
West Africa’s leading connectivity and data center solutions provider, MainOne has pledged its commitment to boost Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in Ogun State with a data center project in Sagamu. During a recent courtesy visit of the company’s Board and Management to the Executive Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun and his cabinet, the company’s Chairman, Fola Adeola, disclosed MainOne’s plans to make investments that will boost ICT development in the State.
Affirming the company’s commitment to the digital transformation of Nigeria, Mr. Adeola highlighted the untapped investment opportunities in the country, noting that ICT infrastructure investments will support rapid technology proliferation in the State. “Given its market and reputation as haven for manufacturing and other enterprises, growth potential, investment-friendly disposition and proximity to Lagos State, Ogun State has the potential to become one of the major hubs of industrialization in Nigeria. Technology has a major role to play in that evolution. The focus of the state government on infrastructural development is a welcome development, and technology will be critical to achieve the full potential for economic development.”
In his comments, the Governor highlighted the investor-friendly posture of his administration, and its focus to ‘Rebuild the Gateway State’, which is already attracting a significant portion of new FDI investments into Nigeria to the state. “We believe that infrastructure development is a vital component for Ogun State’s economic growth and have continued to invest in new road and rail infrastructure within the state, which is already transforming the ease of doing business. In addition, Ogun State has a network of 21 tertiary institutions, which guarantees employers a capable indigenous workforce”, he said.
Corroborating these statements, the Chief Executive Officer of MainOne, Funke Opeke explained “As a pioneering broadband company in Nigeria, we are excited to partner with Ogun State by creating in Sagamu a technology hub, capable of attracting local and international technology companies to do business in the state. This is similar to what we have achieved in Lagos, where we transformed the Yaba area into Nigeria’s undisputed “Silicon Valley” that is now attracting international attention and investments. Yaba is home to a significant number of Nigeria’s tech hubs and start up community and has created thousands of direct jobs and tens of thousands of indirect jobs, by stimulation of the ISP, eCommerce and ICT sectors.”
MainOne hopes to start building its Data Center in Sagamu, Ogun State later this year. The facility which is based in the Flowergate Industrial Park is designed to provide services to the burgeoning base of industry in Ogun State and serve as a backup for businesses in Lagos who will enjoy easy access through the Lagos-Ibadan expressway once repairs are complete.
|broadband company in Nigeria|data center project in Sagamu|data centers in Africa|Data centers in Nigeria|Data centers in Ogun|digital transformation of Nigeria|Funke Opeke|ICT development in Ogun State|ICT in Ogun State|ICT infrastructure investments in Nigeria|Information and Communications Technology in Ogun State|MDXi data center|MDXi data center in Sagamu|most interconnected data center in West Africa|Sagamu technology hub|Silicon Valley|tech hubs in Lagos|technology hubs in Nigeria|Tier III data center in Africa|West African data center solutions provider
The Making of MDX-i_ West Africa’s premier Tier III Data Center
Zenlayer and MainOne Partner to Expand Connections in and out of West Africa
Terrestrial fibre: Mother of all bottlenecks in Africa — Experts
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1327
|
__label__wiki
| 0.873202
| 0.873202
|
Manchester United bid of £133M for the youngster was rejected in summer reveals agent
By Aditya` Patil
Manchester United shortlisted the top players from the different clubs in the summer transfer window. Which Barcelona kid Ansu Fati was one of them. But fails to do so because of Camp Nou side rejected their offer.
According to a report from Express, Manchester United was close to signing Ansu Fati in the summer transfer window. Reports also claimed that Red Devils were ready to pay £133m for 17 years old boy from Catalans.
However, Ansu Fati was on the United’s radar till the last day of the transfer window. As he is presented by the agent Jorge Mendes. Jorge Mendes heavily wanted to send him to Old Trafford but Barcelona denied him.
Also explained that Barcelona blocked the move of Jorge Mendes transfer. Barcelona is not sent teenagers out of the club because of Lionel Messi’s transfer saga. They might think that if Lionel Messi moves out then there should be a need for few youngsters looking to the club’s future.
Source: Getty Images.
Before then, Manchester United was looking to sign their priority signing Dortmund star Jadon Sancho. Sancho also expecting his move to Old Trafford but the higher transfer fee demanded by Dortmund made the deal cancel from the United side.
Later they targeted Ansu and Jack Grealish but there also they failed to complete the> deal. So during the last days of the transfer window, they bring Facundo Pellistri & Amad Traore. Both of them will be quite Impactful after adding to the first team squad.
Ansu Fati is happy at Barcelona
Meanwhile, Ansu Fati’s father cleared all the doubts regarding Ansu Fati’s departure from the Camp Nou side. He said that Ansu Fati is happy at Barcelona and wanted to continue with the world’s number one club.
Bori Fati said, “Ansu is very happy, he is at Barca, the best club in the world. I’m calm. He is happy at Barcelona. He is 17, he is enjoying himself, he is happy at Barcelona and not thinking about anything else. It’s very clear what Ansu wants.”
Besides Ansu Fati Manchester United also targeted Dembele for the right-wing. Manchester United was in the search of a right-winger. Barcelona was close to sending him on loan spell due to lower playing time.
The arrival of Dutch manager Ronald Koeman stopped all these kinds of deals for reshaping the squad properly. Because he wanted the youngster with pace and skills who can help him for the club’s success.
Though Barcelona was facing financial problems then also Barcelona denied all the offers. As they had millions of euros financial loss but for the future sake, they kept Ansu with them.
Henceforth, fans will be happy to see a young talent at Manchester United. As it will depend upon Barca’s decision during the January transfer window whether to continue dealing with him or not.
Previous articleArsenal signing this experienced 29-year-old Spanish star would be a useful move for Arteta
Next articleRohit discloses the conversation he had with Surya after the latter was snubbed for the Australia tour
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1328
|
__label__wiki
| 0.609964
| 0.609964
|
House Votes To Impeach President Trump For A Second Time
With just seven days left in his presidency, Congress has impeached President Donald Trump for the second time during his presidency. It is the first time in history that a president has been impeached twice.
The single article of impeachment accuses President Trump of "incitement of insurrection" following a protest at the Capitol on January 6 in which his supporters stormed the Capitol Building during a joint session of Congress.
"In all this, President Trump gravely endangered the security of the United States and its institutions of Government. He threatened the integrity of the democratic system, interfered with the peaceful transition of power, and imperiled a coequal branch of Government. He thereby betrayed his trust as President, to the manifest injury of the people of the United States."
The final vote was 232-197, with ten Republicans crossing party lines to vote in favor of impeaching President Trump. Those Republicans included Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, who is the third-ranking House Republican, New York Rep. John Katko, Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Michigan Rep. Fred Upton, Michigan Rep. Peter Meijer, Ohio Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, South Carolina Rep. Tom Rice, California Rep. David Valadao, and Washington State Reps. Jaime Herrera Beutler and Dan Newhouse.
Four lawmakers did not vote.
Now that the House has impeached President Trump, the Senate will hold a trial and decide whether or not to remove him from office. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is not going to call the Senate into an emergency session to hold the impeachment trial, all but ensuring that President Trump will remain in office until January 20, when President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in as president.
"The House of Representatives has voted to impeach the President. The Senate process will now begin at our first regular meeting following receipt of the article from the House.
"Even if the Senate process were to begin this week and move promptly, no final verdict would be reached until after President Trump had left office. This is not a decision I am making; it is a fact. The President-elect himself stated last week that his inauguration on January 20 is the ‘quickest’ path for any change in the occupant of the presidency," McConnell said in a statement.
"In light of this reality, I believe it will best serve our nation if Congress and the executive branch spend the next seven days completely focused on facilitating a safe inauguration and an orderly transfer of power to the incoming Biden Administration. I am grateful to the offices and institutions within the Capitol that are working around the clock, alongside federal and local law enforcement, to prepare for a safe and successful inauguration at the Capitol next Wednesday."
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi named nine lawmakers who will serve as impeachment managers for the Senate trial. Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin will serve as the lead manager. The other managers include Reps. Diana DeGette, Madeleine Dean, Madeleine Dean, Eric Swalwell, Ted Lieu, Stacey Plaskett, Joe Neguse, and Madeleine Dean.
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1342
|
__label__cc
| 0.607231
| 0.392769
|
July 10, 2008 at 10:59 pm · Filed under Expeditions
Historians partying like it’s 1959
Take twenty historians, put them in a backyard with grill, add beer, mix gently. Let sit. After an hour, you should have a simmering party, spiced by political commentary, outrageous jokes, and loud (if obscure) arguments. Maybe someone will throw a football. Why is it, then, that these zany, fun-loving, opinionated people take off their party hats when they sit down to write articles? What power does the written word have that it can drain the blood out of the most interesting of authors? It was as if we all took a minor in Bland at grad school. (No, not you dear reader, I’m talking about the others). Place some of the blame on inclusive language, the specialized vocabulary we use to speak to our peers (though I should say, it usually sounds boring to them as well). Place the rest of the blame on fear. Graduate students, the young sea turtles of the Academy, hatch by the thousands and run for the water, desperate to remain unnoticed until they mature enough to go on the market. Get off the beach! You may be eaten by your thesis committee. Once hired, the danger is over, but alas, the damage is done, the behavior learned. The newly minted academic passes on the instinct of Bland to the new generation.
Done with prelims, thesis ahead
Not that fear goes away once hired. There are other dangers. Try this experiment at your next encounter with a historian. (It will be most effective at a conference talk). “How does your work shape your views of (insert current issue) ? A sheen of sweat will appear on his brow. His buttocks will tighten. His mouth will open and close like a trout on the dock. What is the subject of his fear? Historians are schooled to judge past and present as separate entities, related entities of course, but separate. They are first cousins, if you will, who talk nicely to each other but should never marry. To read the past through the lens of the present is to violate a sacred rule of the historiography, brought down to us by British historian Herbert Butterfield, who said Thou Shall Not Commit Whig History.
Prophet Butterfield
What about those who would read the present though the lens of the past? This has more credibility, especially among politicians and subscribers to Readers Digest. They liberally quote author George Santayana who said “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” While historians don’t exactly shudder at this pronouncement, it still makes them twitchy because it implies that there is some kind of formulaic or structuralist feature to history that allows it to keep repeating itself. In history departments today, this kind of thinking is bad. Historians are happy to admit that big forces are at work in history, but they get queasy saying things are predictable or pre-ordained. For them this sounds too much like the prophetic history of the Left Behind series (or, secular visions such as Isaac Asimov’s Foundation Series). Historians like to think that the world contains its own capricious qualities that cannot be fully known, a Heisenberg uncertainty principle of human culture. In our literature, this is called “contingency.” In history departments, this is a good word like “organic,” “fresh-baked” and “locally produced.”
I can speak so flippantly about this because it happened to me. After giving a talk about the “Theory of the Open Polar Sea” to a public audience at the Explorers’ Club in New York City last year, some one had the nerve to ask me what I thought we should be doing about about global warming in the Arctic. I made trout-like motions for a minute or so, then forced out some mumbling explanation about why, as a historian of the nineteenth century, I had no business wading into the present. The audience was silent. So I tried again, this time with some tepid position about environmental policy.
Robinson considers the present
It made me realize that if I am really a historian interested in engaging the public (and I am), it is not enough to engage people on my terms. It meant taking their questions and approaches seriously, being willing to step outside the comfort zone of “disciplinary thinking.” So I have started writing more about current events using, when I can, the context of the past as a starting point. The History News Network just published my first editorial on exploration and U.S. space policy.
Please read it and let me know what you think.
http://hnn.us/articles/51386.html
Will Thomas wrote @ July 11, 2008 at 10:15 am
What!? How dare you draw direct parallels between a time with different technologies and mores, etc., etc.??
Kidding, of course. I liked the article. Actually, what it highlights for me is the degree to which we’ve retained the exploratory rhetoric nearly intact, even as the act of exploration has undergone a sea change in technique, complexity, and budgetary commitment. Back then, I think you could make a legitimate argument that the attention-getting exploratory missions ultimately benefited research by attracting attention to the regions in question, and that the costs and risks were largely private.
Now, due to an decreased appetite for mortal risk as well as the vast complexity of a Mars mission, we really do need a reevaluation of the public rhetoric of adventure and to weigh the supposed gains in light of the more formalized funding procedures for science we now enjoy/are burdened with.
Michael Robinson wrote @ July 11, 2008 at 10:54 am
Thanks Will. On the editorial, yes, I think you are right, the costs are higher and most of it is public money. I am a big fan of space exploration, but I do think we need to get the most bang for our buck. Symbolism can only advance exploration so far before people start getting annoyed at the expense, the lack of concrete payoffs, and then pull the plug.
thegrumpyacademic wrote @ July 13, 2008 at 11:33 am
We want to send humans to Mars and beyond so that we can screw up that poor planet in the same way we’ve screwed this one. And lo! We can even go beyond Mars! Think of the possibilities, the endless economic growth, the resources we can exploit. It all seems so wonderful, I can’t imagine why professor Robinson would question it.
@Marnie_HW I love seeing this. Are you in Hobart now, Marnie? I have such powerful memories of my time there. A cra… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 4 weeks ago
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1350
|
__label__wiki
| 0.99252
| 0.99252
|
Indian players ruled out of the tour to Australia as replacement named
By sai
The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the squads for three formats during the IPL. The national selectors ignored Rohit Sharma for the overseas tour. KL Rahul was named vice-captain for the limited-overs series against Australia.
The Hitman sustained a hamstring injury during the league stage match against Kings XI Punjab. Due to this, he had to miss some games and Kieron Pollard led the team. BCCI told that its medical team is monitoring Rohit Sharma’s progress.
After missing four games, Rohit returned to the last league stage game against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Rohit Sharma’s team defeated Delhi Capitals in the first qualifier before beating them in the finals. Rohit played a captain’s knock in the finals by scoring 68 off 51.
Besides R. Sharma, even Ishant Sharma had picked up an injury as well. He was ruled out of this season’s IPL after he picked up an internal muscle tear. Shreyas Iyer-led Delhi Capitals missed his services in the latter stages of the season.
What did BCCI do earlier?
There were claims that Rohit is not “fully fit” to take part in the Australia tour. Earlier, BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly added that Rohit should attain the desired levels of fitness in order to get a ticket to play a full-fledged tour in Australia.
Fans, cricket experts, and commentators questioned why Rohit Sharma was not added in the squad. When Rohit was asked about the same, he clarified that his hamstring was fine. He also declared that he is fit to play games.
Weeks after the squads were announced, BCCI dropped yet another major update. The board made several changes in all three squads. Rohit who was ignored earlier had been picked for the Test series. BCCI clarified that Rohit has been rested for ODIs and T20Is.
There were also reports and speculations about Ishant Sharma’s inclusion as well. The right-arm fast bowler was recovering from injury. With a lot of time available to play the Test series, Ishant was included in Team India’s Test squad.
Rohit Sharma and Ishant Sharma will miss the Australia tour
In a fresh development that stunned the Indian cricket fraternity, Rohit and Ishant are unlikely to play against Australia. Earlier, both the players were included in the Team India Test squad. Ishant has been undergoing treatment in Bangalore.
Meanwhile, Ravi Shastri conceded that he has absolutely no idea about the two players’ availability. “Rohit was never going to play the white-ball series, they were just looking to see how long he needed the rest because you can’t afford to be resting for too long.
You don’t really know how quickly Ishant be available to fly out. As I said, if anyone has to play in the Test series, he has to be on the flight in the next four or five days. Otherwise, it’s very difficult,” said the Indian team chief coach.
If reports doing the rounds are to be believed then selectors may name Shreyas Iyer as Rohit’s replacement. For the unversed, Iyer played T20Is in the last before year. Iyer also made his ODI debut that year. However, he is yet to make a debut in Test.
Ravi Shastri
Previous articleStoinis reveals Australia’s masterplan to stop Virat Kohli
Next articleChelsea fans talking about youngster as Declan Rice transfer claim is made
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1351
|
__label__cc
| 0.742272
| 0.257728
|
Steve Harvey met with Donald Trump to help Ben Carson on Housing and Urban Development agenda
Posted by Sean L. McCarthy | Jan 13, 2017 | News | 0 |
Seven days from now, Donald J. Trump, who inherited his wealth and real-estate endeavors from his father and won the 2016 presidential election despite a deficit of 2.9 million votes, thanks to help from misinformation campaigns and narrow Electoral College margins in multiple states, will take the oath of office to become President of the United States.
So why was he meeting with comedian and Family Feud host Steve Harvey?
We’re not taking your top six answers, nor polling 100 people. We’re not consulting with Harvey’s advice books or his daytime talk show.
Harvey showed up at Trump Tower on Friday the 13th because the Trump transition team and President Barack Obama asked him there. Once there, Trump introduced Harvey to Dr. Ben Carson, the expected new head of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, to help Carson, a surgeon, figure out projects and programs for inner cities.
Roll the clip.
Harvey also explained himself further today via Twitter:
My meeting with @realDonaldTrump … pic.twitter.com/Tz2O2W3a5n
— Steve Harvey (@IAmSteveHarvey) January 13, 2017
PreviousReview: Jim Gaffigan, “Cinco,” on Netflix
NextEpisode #133: TV Land’s “Teachers,” The Katydids
Anniversary tributes for This Is Spinal Tap, Reality Bites to ring in 2019 Tribeca Film Festival
Stand Up NY becomes first comedy club to join sex worker site CamSoda to broadcast live shows
Inside Amy Schumer unveils previously unaired “Gun Lawyer” sketch after latest failed U.S. Senate votes on gun control
Late Night hosts remember Rick Ludwin
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1356
|
__label__wiki
| 0.502631
| 0.502631
|
Humans are polluting the environment with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and I’m finding them everywhere
November 24, 2020 11.53pm EST
Michelle Power, Macquarie University
Michelle Power
Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, Macquarie University
Michelle Power receives funding from the Australian Research Council, Inspiring Australia, SeaWorld Research and Rescue Foundation.
Macquarie University provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU.
Many of us are aware of the enormous threat of antibiotic- (or “antimicrobial”) resistant bacteria on human health. But few realise just how pervasive these superbugs are — antimicrobial-resistant bacteria have jumped from humans and are running rampant across wildlife and the environment.
My research is revealing the enormous breadth of wildlife species with superbugs in their gut bacterial communities (“microbiome”). Affected wildlife includes little penguins, sea lions, brushtailed possums, Tassie devils, flying foxes, echidnas, and a range of kangaroo and wallaby species.
Read more: Speaking with: Dr Mark Blaskovich on antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the threat of superbugs
To combat antibiotic resistance, we need to use “One Health” — an approach to public health that recognises the interconnectedness of people, animals and the environment.
And this week’s appointment of federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley to the world’s first One Health Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance, brings me confidence we’re finally heading in the right direction.
Where we’ve found superbugs
Tackling antimicrobial resistance with One Health requires studying resistance in bacteria from people, domesticated animals, wildlife and the environment.
Tasmanian devils are among the species we’ve found harbouring resistant bacteria. Shutterstock
Humans have solely driven the emergence and spread of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria, mainly through the overuse, and often misuse, of antibiotics.
The spread of superbugs to the environment has mainly occurred through human wastewater. Medical and industrial waste, which pollute the environment with the antibiotics themselves, worsen the issue. And the ability for antibiotic-resistant genes to be shared between bacteria in the environment has propelled antimicrobial resistance even further.
Read more: How antibiotic pollution of waterways creates superbugs
Generally, wildlife closer to people in urban areas are more likely to carry antimicrobial-resistant bacteria, because we share our homes, food waste and water with them.
For example, our recent research showed 48% of 664 brushtail possums around Sydney and Melbourne tested positive for antibiotic-resistant genes.
Hundreds of possums around Sydney and Melbourne have resistant bacteria. Shutterstock
Whether animals are in captivity or the wild also plays a role in their levels of antimicrobial resistance.
For example, we found only 5.3% of grey-headed flying-foxes in the wild were carrying resistance traits. This jumps to 41% when flying-foxes are in wildlife care or captivity.
Likewise, less than 2% of wild Australian sea lions we tested had antibiotic-resistant bacteria, compared to more than 40% of those in captivity. We’ve found similar trends between captive and wild little penguins, too.
And more than 40% of brush-tailed rock wallabies in a captive breeding program were carrying antibiotic resistance genes compared to none from the wild.
So why is this a problem?
An animal with antibiotic-resistant bacteria may be harder to treat with antibiotics if it’s injured or sick and ends up in care. But generally, we’re yet to understand their full impact – though we can speculate.
We’ve found new types of resistant genes in flying-fox communities. Shutterstock
For wildlife, resistant bacteria are essentially “weeds” in their microbiomes. These microbial weeds may disrupt the microbiomes, impairing immunity or increasing the risk of infection by other agents.
Another problem relates to how antimicrobial-resistant bacteria can spread their resistant genes to other bacteria. Sharing genes between bacteria is a major driver for new resistant bacterial strains.
We’ve been finding more types of resistant genes in an animal’s microbiome than we do in comparison to commonly studied bacteria, such as Escherichia coli. This means some wildlife bacteria may have acquired resistance genes, but we don’t know which.
Many of the wildlife species we’ve examined also carry human-associated bacterial strains — strains known to cause, for instance, diarrhoeal disease in humans. In wildlife, these bacteria could potentially acquire novel resistance genes making them harder to treat if they spread back to people.
This is something we found in grey-headed flying-fox microbiomes, which had new combinations of resistant genes. These, we concluded, originated from the outside environment.
How do we mitigate this threat?
Antimicrobial stewardship — using the best antibiotic when a bacterial infection is diagnosed, and using it appropriately — is a big part of tackling this global health issue.
The World Health Organisation appointed the Environment Minister Sussan Ley to a global leaders group to fight antimicrobial resistance. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
This is what’s outlined in Australia’s National Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy: 2020 & Beyond, which the federal government released in March this year.
The 2020 strategy builds on a previous strategy by better incorporating the environment, in what should be a true “One Health” approach. The World Health Organisation’s appointment of Ley supports this.
Antimicrobial stewardship is equally important for those in veterinary fields as well as medical doctors. As Australia leads the world in wildlife rehabilitation, antimicrobial stewardship should be a major part of wildlife care.
For the rest of us, preventing our superbugs from spilling over to wildlife also starts with taking antibiotics appropriately, and recognising antibiotics work only for bacterial infections. It’s also worth noting you should find a toilet if you’re out in the bush (and not “go naturally”), and not leave your food scraps behind for wild animals to find.
Read more: 'Deeply worrying': 92% of Australians don't know the difference between viral and bacterial infections
The 2020 strategy recognises the need for better communication to strengthen stewardship and awareness. This should include education on the issues of antimicrobial resistance, what it means for wildlife health, and how to mitigate it.
Citizens tackle antibiotic resistance in the wild.
This is something my colleagues and I are tackling through our citizen science project, Scoop a Poop, where we work with school children, community groups and wildlife carers who collect possum poo around the country to help us better understand antimicrobial resistance in the wild.
The power of working with citizens to better the health of our environment cannot be overstated.
Read more: Explainer: what are superbugs and how can we control them?
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1357
|
__label__wiki
| 0.608948
| 0.608948
|
Laurie Eggman
, Opinion Piece, Written
Like Morpheus’s first phone call with Neo in The Matrix, the voice promises to keep you safe if you follow their instructions. “Take a deep breath, and step out of the bathysphere. I won’t leave you twisting in the wind.”
Switch users have recently been treated to The BioShock Collection; an excellent port of the three classic games in the series. It goes without saying that if you’ve never had the chance to play these games, this is an essential pick-up. The games run beautifully and feel right at home on the system (though it does break my heart that they didn’t add motion aiming – my hours spent playing Splatoon 2 has ruined all other shooters for me). If you have played these games before then I’m sure playing them portably will, as with all Switch ports, breathe a new lease of life into them.
This was my first time playing BioShock and suffice to say I loved it. But what the world doesn’t need is another review of BioShock; that’s not why we’re here. I wanted to discuss the game’s opening and why it’s so damn brilliant. It may be 13 years old but it still remains a classic moment in video games that everyone should play.
A quick point; if you’ve not played the game then I guess this can be considered spoilers, but only for the game’s opening moments – don’t worry, I won’t spoil any of the story proper.
We begin in 1960, over the mid-Atlantic. A smoking passenger thumbs an old photo to instantly establish us firmly in the past. As with TV’s Mad Men is there anything more jarring to modern audiences than seeing people smoking in places we’d never dream of nowadays? It’s a great trick to tell the player ‘this is set in a different era’.
Within seconds the screen fades to black, passengers scream, and the plane goes down. We come-to underwater and swim for our lives, emerging in a flaming wreckage. As the plane sinks around you, surely the situation is impossible. But what’s that? A lighthouse appears and promises safety. You swim to it, for what choice do you have?
Upon entering, the door slams shut behind you. A trap?
The lights come on and you’re greeted by a stern looking chap and the words “No Gods Or Kings. Only Man.” With the lights and stairs as your guide you are led not up, as you’d normally expect, but down, into the murky depths. You step into a bathysphere submersible and plunge deep underwater, the fathoms counted off.
BioShock generally does a great job of ‘show not tell’ storytelling, imparting a sense of events through its visual scenarios and the ubiquitous audio diaries scattered about (a legal requirement for games of this era). These diaries help build a tapestry of individual lives to reveal the backstory. However as you descend into the deep the game indulges in making you watch a brief Fallout-style public information film to quickly introduce you to the world of Rapture; a society free of authority and built on individuals’ rights over any shared obligation to a community.
In the context this exposition dump works effectively by focusing your attention it means you can’t miss it like you can potentially with the other environmental storytelling that’s there. The idea of Rapture is so crucial to understanding the game that it’s important that you stop and listen for a few seconds. The film is presented by Andrew Ryan, the city’s founder, and so even now the developers are packing in more world-building. The tone of Ryan’s voice tells you everything you need to know about his character.
As Ryan reaches his climax, the music swells and with a directorial flourish worthy of Spielberg, the world of Rapture is revealed; an underwater city of art deco skyscrapers towering from the depths. Giant squid and shoals of fish swim between towers connected by walkways and lit by neon signs. As Andrew Ryan himself describes it; an impossible city.
The hand of the game’s director is heavy here. An underwater Gotham City, Blade Runner’s Los Angeles, A.I: Artificial Intelligence’s Rouge City. All feel like strong influences on the art deco, underwater sci-fi setting. Not since Half Life have I so enjoyed a game taking me on rails through its environment to firmly establish the game’s world. The submerged Manhattan we see in A.I: Artificial Intelligence in particular feels like a key influence visually.
We see hulking engineers in diving suits carrying out repairs (only later do we learn of the Big Daddies’ role). Signs for art galleries, fashion retailers, casinos and cocktail lounges all promise a bustling and thriving city. As our pod begins its final approach it passes through a series of rings that read; “All Good Things – Of This Earth – Flow – Into The City”. Ominously, the word ‘City’ sparks and flickers – nothing to worry about though I’m sure. Throughout all of this we hear snatches of indistinct radio chatter, a plane crash is mentioned but it’s hard to hear more over the haunting string music that accompanies the scene.
The game gives one final pause, slowly raising you up before letting you see the city inside. After seeing the wonders under the sea, you can’t help but be excited to see what lies within.
If all this so far sounds like a lot to get through before you can get into the action, then it’s worth pointing out that despite the journey we’ve already been on we are still barely five minutes into BioShock. It’s testament to the developers’ skill that so much has already been established. We’ve been in a plane crash, swam for safety and been introduced to an underwater utopia with some accompanying deep philosophical ideas thrown in for good measure. This is a game that treats its audience with respect and trusts them to keep up.
As your pod slows into the station, what will be there to greet you? A welcoming committee perhaps, eager to meet a new visitor? Not quite.
It quickly becomes apparent that all is not well in Rapture. The game shifts gears to horror as through flickering light we see a man beg for his life before being brutally eviscerated by a shadowed figure who then does its best to break into your pod. You’re completely defenceless still and what you thought represented salvation from the plane crash turns out to be just as dangerous. Somehow, your attacker is scared away before they break in. A kindly Irish voice broadcasts over the radio: “Would you kindly pick up that short-wave radio?”
Like Morpheus’s first phone call with Neo in The Matrix, the voice promises to keep you safe if you follow their instructions. “Take a deep breath and step out of the bathysphere. I won’t leave you twisting in the wind.” At once you are being guided into danger, but also reassured that someone has your back. You don’t have any other choice, this is a video game after all, but the comfort that knowing someone is watching over you helps you take those first tentative steps into the dark, mysterious and dangerous city of Rapture.
I’ll end things here; at the point you are given full control and freedom to move about. But I hope this piece has helped you to either remember this great opening sequence or encouraged you to pick the game up for the first time to see what the rest of it has to offer. If you are a newcomer then you can look forward to some wonderful twists along the way.
BioShock’s opening succeeds so well by doing an amazing job of conveying so much in such an efficient way. You’re not asked to sit through a long cut scene or read through pages of writing to have the setting explained to you. Nor does it do the common fantasy trick of leaving everything a mystery for you to slowly piece together over several hours. In under 10 minutes it’s all laid out for you. It’s like an interactive ride (a thought that’s just occurred to me – how awesome would it be to play this opening sequence in VR?)
It’s intelligent, it’s intriguing, but most importantly, playing the game’s introduction is simply fun.
Hey, Click Here!
Visit Our Island Discord
Full of Nintendo-loving nerds - just like you!
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1358
|
__label__wiki
| 0.917917
| 0.917917
|
Famous Cases
Court fixes January 27, 2021 to continue trial of Nnamdi Kanu
by Ogunsakin Mustapha
Access bank approaches Supreme Court over Seplat N38.5bn debt
“Why i want killer Fulani herdsmen out of Yorubaland”- Sunday Igboho
Fulani Herdsmen Killings Reprisal: Police order arrest of Sunday Igboho
By Olalekan Awojodu
The duo of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and his lawyer, Mr Ifeanyi Ejiofor were absent in court on Thursday at the resumed trial of his alleged treasonable felony and other allegations.
The matter was fixed for hearing on Nov. 26, but when it was called, both Kanu and his counsel.
Subsequently, the trial judge, Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court Abuja has fixed January 27, 2021 for continuation of the trial.
The trial judge, Justice Binta Nyako while adjourning the matter held that it would go on even if the defence counsel was absent on the new date.
Justice Nyako also said that cost would be determined at the end of the trial. Kanu was admitted to bail in April 2017 for health reasons, but skipped his bail after reportedly flouting all the conditions given to him by the court.
Meanwhile, a lawyer in a sister case, Mr E. Ejiofor told the court that Kanu’s lawyer had asked him to draw the attention of the court to a letter he wrote explaining why he was absent in court.
In the letter, Kanu’s lawyer explained that he got the information for the new date of Nov. 26 on Nov. 25.
He said he had travelled out of Abuja, and would not be able to travel back immediately to attend court because of the short notice.
You should also READ Outbreak of Covid-19 in Kaduna Prisons likely as El-Zakzaky's wife tests positive
But while raising an objection, the prosecuting counsel, Mr Shuaibu Labaran said the letter was dated Nov. 24.
He said, “The letter predates the information from the registrar concerning the date for the matter. It is a deliberate attempt to mislead the court and I object to it and ask the court to disregard it.”
According to Labaran, there has been a consistent and deliberate attempt to frustrate the continuation of the case by the defence counsel.
He said that in the absence of the defence lawyer, the prosecution would be compelled to ask for an adjournment but with cost to the defendant.
In a related development, the trial of Bright Chimezie, Chidiebere Onwudiwe, Benjamin Madubugwu and David Nwawuisi was adjourned until Jan. 27 due to their absence in court.
Recalled that the court made an order separating Kanu co-defendants trial with Kanu’s in order to speed up trial,
While making a case for them, their counsel, Mr F.K Kamagan, E. Ejiofor and Maxwell Opara all told the court that their clients were absent in court because they were out of Abuja and they received information of the new date on Nov. 25.
The defendants are standing trial on alleged treasonable felony, improper importation of goods and illegal possession of firearms.
Tags: CourtIPOBJustice NyakoKanu
Ogunsakin Mustapha
Controversy over death of Nigerian police officer on UN peacekeeping mission in Mali
Access bank approaches Supreme Court over Seplat N38.5bn debt January 23, 2021
“Why i want killer Fulani herdsmen out of Yorubaland”- Sunday Igboho January 23, 2021
Fulani Herdsmen Killings Reprisal: Police order arrest of Sunday Igboho January 23, 2021
$85.8m debt: Appeal Court Unfreezes Seplat’s Accounts, Suspends Mareva Injunction January 22, 2021
Court rules on Lagos East Senatorial Bye-Election tussle, March 1 January 22, 2021
© 2020 Gavel International - Powered by Realdata.
Welcome to The Gavel
Add The Gavel to your Homescreen!
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1366
|
__label__cc
| 0.673449
| 0.326551
|
News, Results & Show Info
The Ups, Downs, and Sideways . . .
By The Grove at Five Points March 14, 2013
Southern Pines Horse Trials were last weekend and little Mr. Otie made his big debut! He was wide eyed and full of questions:
“Mom, mom, mom? Mommy, mom. Momma. Maaaaa?!?”
Yes, Otie?
“What’s a Start.Box?”
He was very brave and went around his first cross country course like a little boy in the circus funhouse – a little afraid but having too much fun to stop. His confidence grew by gallons and the next day he marched into stadium like he was president of his own fan club.
I’ll tell you, they can come out of the womb with fancy gaits, chrome to spare, and a natural jump with legs tucked up to their chin, but a good brain is the best DNA a horse can have. There were six (6!) dressage rings going and we were in the one closest to stadium. He had to get through his first big show with as many distractions a horse can have and the jump buzzer scaring the bejeezus out of him every 90 seconds.
We didn’t get any style points for our cross country, and we certainly weren’t in danger of taking home a ribbon from his first event, but it was still as sweet a victory as they come.
Meanwhile . . .
Coby was a bit of a different story. He was wonderful in dressage and stadium:
But XC? Boy oh boy, if I didn’t laugh I’d have to go kick a puppy (not really, I would never kick a puppy. A cat? Maybe. But a puppy? Never.)
I’m used to him pulling me around course. I’m used to him taking off with me from time to time. I’ve even grown accustomed to the blur of warp speed and ending up in a different time zone then where I started.
But when the startbox countdown looks like the space shuttle launch and the ensuing dash-for-cash feels as if he’s running from something instead of towards something?
Not fun. Not fun at all.
People that know Coby from his Advanced days know that he always has been and always will be a bit of a bad boy (as honest to the fences as they come, but let’s face it, he’s a bit of a bad boy). My gut tells me that perhaps the physicality of cross country might be getting to be too much on his 17 year old body and this new franticness is his way of telling us.
So, we are taking a step back from the banks and logs and tables and focusing on stadium and dressage while we figure it out together. He has given too much to the sport for too long to not have his voice heard.
We, the collective “we”, have gotten very good at telling our horses what we want: Supple. Bend. Jump. Turn. Stop. Go. Load. Be.
Always striving to be clear and fair in our direction, but always telling.
Sometimes it’s just time to listen.
Listen I will.
Writing goals in concrete and plans in sand
Be the Duck
Wordpress Web Design and Wordpress Hosting provided by ConnectNC, Inc
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1367
|
__label__wiki
| 0.574176
| 0.574176
|
Share this Story: Babcock didn't seem to have any inkling he was about to be fired
Babcock didn't seem to have any inkling he was about to be fired
Terry Koshan
Nov 21, 2019 • November 21, 2019 • 1 minute read
Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock gives direction to his players during a practice. With the Maple Leafs struggling, Babcock was fired on Wednesday. (Ernest Doroszuk/Toronto Sun)
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — If Mike Babcock had an idea he was about to be fired, he hid it well.
Babcock was upbeat after the Maple Leafs practised on Wednesday, making jokes with reporters at Coyotes Ice Den. And there was enthusiasm from the players during the on-ice workout — casual observers wouldn’t have known the club had lost six in a row.
Babcock didn't seem to have any inkling he was about to be fired Back to video
About an hour after Babcock’s scrum ended, he was told by team president Brendan Shanahan and general manager Kyle Dubas his services were no longer required.
“His work ethic every day and his commitment was fantastic,” Shanahan said. “It’s unfortunate we had to have the conversation we did. It was not an easy conversation to have, wasn’t pleasant.”
In a release to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, Babcock said coaching the Leafs “was spectacular” and that he “loved every minute of it.”
Babcock singled out three men by name — Larry Tanenbaum, Lou Lamoriello and Morgan Rielly — for recognition. Babcock also said the Leafs’ poor start this season was “on me.”
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1372
|
__label__wiki
| 0.603601
| 0.603601
|
Give Peace a Chance celebrated 50 years later
By admin | May 24, 2019 | 0
On 1st June 1969 room 1742 of The Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Canada, became a recording studio.
It is there that John Lennon, alongside Yoko Ono, debuted his powerful anti-war anthem Give Peace a Chance. Written in protest against the Vietnam War and as a promotion of peace, the song was the pinnacle of the newlywed’s infamous protest “Bed In for Peace”.
It was a moment that has forever cemented a bond between John Lennon and Canada. A bond that is now marked by the release of an exclusive new limited edition coin by the Royal Canadian Mint, issued in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Give Peace a Chance.
It was unveiled yesterday by Ian Graham, International Sales Director of the Royal Canadian Mint, in front of the John Lennon Peace Monument in Lennon’s hometown – Liverpool. We were lucky enough to attend this special launch event and captured all the details as they unfolded for you.
Check out our exclusive footage below:
The Royal Canadian Mint are renowned for their innovative coins and eye catching designs but their latest coin release holds a more poignant message.
Struck from one once of .9999 or ‘four nines’ silver to a perfect proof finish, the coin features a photographic image of John Lennon and Yoko Ono during their Montreal “Bed-in for Peace”.
As one of the most famous anti-war anthems of all time, this powerful song has remained in the hearts of generations of pacifists and music fans around the world for 50 years.
Remarkably, there are just 9,999 of these special coins being released for worldwide distribution. That’s almost certainly not enough for Canadian fans, let alone collectors across the globe.
In fact, I haven’t seen John Lennon officially portrayed on a coin since 2010. And guess what… that one sold out in a few days.
So if you’d like to GIVE PEACE A CHANCE and secure one of these for your collection then you’ll need to be quick.
Click here to secure yours now >>>
Posted in Blog Home, Canadian coins, Coins, Information, Information, New Issues, New Issues, Shop, Shop, Uncategorised, Uncategorized and tagged Canadian Coin, Give Peace a Chance, John Lennon, Royal Canadian Mint, Silver Coin, Silver Commemorative, Yoko Ono
From youthful queen to graceful empress – discover the five faces of Queen Victoria
Many coin enthusiasts will recognise the three major depictions of Victoria on her coinage; the Young Head, the Jubilee Head, and the Old Head. You may even have seen the beautiful Gothic Head portrait that featured on a new denomination of Victoria’s coinage. However, very few will have heard about the portrait that never featured on a UK coin – the Sydney Type II portrait.
Each effigy has a different and unique story to tell and gives an insight to the fascinating and captivating tales of Victoria’s life and reign. Here are the five portraits, including the ‘secret’ Sydney portrait, that symbolise those 63 years of her reign.
The longest reigning…
The Young Head portrait was the first official effigy of Queen Victoria to be used on circulating coinage. William Wyon’s design represented a youthful 18 year old queen, one that many people never would have thought would go on to lead the world’s largest empire and celebrate a rule lasting over 60 years.
A UK 1839 Farthing featuring the Young Head portrait
To this day it is the longest that a portrait has featured on our circulating coinage, having been issued on bronze coins up until 1895. The Young Head effigy is considered the most favoured portrait of Victoria’s coinage, undergoing only minor changes throughout its lifespan. A variation was even designed by Wyon’s son, called the ‘Bun Head’ portrait.
The most beautiful…
In 1847, William Wyon created a second portrait of Queen Victoria, but little did he know that this portrait would go on to be regarded as one of the most beautiful representations of the Victorian age.
A UK 1849 Florin featuring the Gothic Head portrait
The revival of Gothic culture was seen across Victorian life. This particular portrait drew its name from the distinct gothic font used for the inscription around the edge, and the intricate detail on the crown that Victoria wears is considered a numismatic masterpiece.
The one that never made it to Britain…
The Sydney Mint Type II Portrait
Victoria’s portrait was used on coins that were issued at imperial mints within the empire, but the Sydney Mint Type II portrait was only ever seen on Australian coins. First issued in 1857, it was produced exclusively on Australian coins for only 14 years! It depicted a younger queen with a sprig of banksia (an Australia plant) weaved into her hair, which gave it a distinct Australian feel.
The most controversial…
By 1887 Victoria had ruled for over 50 years and overseen the expansion of the British Empire into the largest the world had ever seen. A new portrait was needed to reflect the achievements and elegance of an elder monarch. The Jubilee Head portrait was designed by Sir Joseph Boehm and was the first to feature Victoria in her mourning veil.
A UK 1887 Double Florin featuring the Jubilee Head portrait
The portrait was only circulated for six years, partly because the public thought that the crown was balanced precariously on her head and didn’t reflect the queen with the grace that she deserved. Because of the split public opinion, the portrait was shortly replaced just six years after it was introduced.
The Queen in mourning…
By 1893 Thomas Brock had created the Old Head portrait. It depicted a mature Queen with her mourning veil draped over her shoulder and tiara. Victoria’s veil had become integral to her image since the death of her husband in 1861, right up until her final years. This is one of the most famous images of Victoria and features on the final sovereign of her reign, issued in 1901.
A UK 1901 Sovereign featuring the Old Head portrait
Of all the monarchs, Victoria’s reign seems to have captured the imagination of the public more than any other. Every coin and portrait tells a unique story – from the Young Head which depicted a promising Queen, right through to the Old Head which represented an aging and graceful monarch.
You now have the unique chance to own the secret Sydney portrait on a new issue from the Perth Mint. Click here to secure yours now! >>>
Posted in British History, Coins, Her Majesty the Queen, Queen Victoria, Royalty, Shop, Shop, Uncategorised, Uncategorized and tagged Coin Collecting, Gothic Head Portrait, numismatics, Queen Victoria, Queen Victoria 200th Anniversary, Queen Victoria Anniversary, Queen Victoria Coins, Queen Victoria Double Florin, Queen Victoria Old Head Portrait, Queen Victoria Sovereign, Young Head Portrait
Near Miss Day: A look at the coins making the biggest impact…
By admin | March 22, 2019 | 1
30 years ago today the Earth was NEARLY hit by an asteroid.
The asteroid named (4581 Asclepius) spanned an incredible 300 meters in width and came within a mere 500,000 miles of colliding with Earth! Unbeknownst to many at the time, a collision with a meteor this size would have caused cataclysmic destruction, with a 5 to 10 mile crater being formed if it had hit land and devastating tidal waves had it hit sea.
Now 30 years on from that all to close ‘near miss’ day, we take a look at some unique coins that feature genuine pieces of meteorite. They’ve fascinated both us and collectors so much, that it comes as no surprise that coins below have completely SOLD OUT.
Take a look here…
The Mars Meteorite Gold Proof Coin
The Tamdakht Strike Silver Coin
The Chondrite Meteorite Impact Silver Coin
The Chergach Meteorite Breakthrough Silver Coin
The Earth Meteorite Gold Proof Coin
A near miss 30 years ago, a direct hit with collectors now…
Following successive sell-outs, a new coin has been issued. The Erfoud Meteorite Strike Silver Coin is now available and already popular amongst collectors.
With a remarkable design of a meteorite puncturing the face of the coin, giving some perspective to the near miss 30 years ago, this truly unique coin features a genuine fragment of a Moroccan meteorite within the crater of the coin.
A simply stunning coin, the Erfoud Meteorite Silver Strike is without doubt, one of the finest examples of Smartminting technology with unprecedented levels of intricate detail and an extraordinary high relief.
However a very small number of only 2,500 have been issued worldwide which most certainly won’t satisfy demand. To compare, the Mars Meteorite Coin had a worldwide edition limit of just 5,000 which quickly sold out. Given this extraordinary issue’s edition limit is half, it is clear the Erfoud Meteorite Strike Silver Coin won’t be available for long.
What’s more, we have JUST 75 of these hugely sought-after Erfoud Meteorite Strike Silver coins available for collectors. Given the previous sell-outs of meteorite coins like this, you will have to move fast to secure one for collection. Don’t make this another near miss.
Click here to find out more about The Erfoud Meteorite Strike Silver Coin now >>
Posted in Blog Home, Information, Information, Shop, Shop, Uncategorised, Uncategorized and tagged Chondrite Meteorite Coin, Earth Meteorite Coin, Erfoud Meteorite Coin, Ghergach Meteorite Coin, Mars Meteorite Coin, meteorite coin, Near Miss day, space coin, Tamdakht Meteorite Coin
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1382
|
__label__cc
| 0.564494
| 0.435506
|
Letter to the editor: All evidence in Dechaine case should go before a jury
Re: “Greg Kesich: It is time for Dechaine’s champions to lay case to rest” (July 22):
According to Portland Press Herald editorial page editor Greg Kesich, retired Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agent Jim Moore “uses the medical examiner’s testimony to make his own time-of-death calculation, which he says clears (Dennis) Dechaine because (murder victim Sarah) Cherry would have still been alive when he was taken into custody.”
In fact, if one does the math, Deputy Chief State Medical Examiner Ronald Roy’s initial testimony, based on standard forensic science, also placed Sarah’s death after Dechaine’s whereabouts were known.
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1384
|
__label__cc
| 0.737024
| 0.262976
|
Internet Week, Part 1: What would you do for a click?
John Mendiola|November 7, 2014
The “curiosity gap” is a term used to describe the gap between what we know and what we really want to know. Today, plenty of websites are finding ways to exploit that gap.
Sites like BuzzFeed, the Huffington Post and Upworthy have become some of the fastest growing websites on the Internet by using headlines like “No one applauds this woman because they’re too creeped out at themselves to put their hands together” and “Watch a teenager bring his class to tears just by saying a few words.”
These websites write headlines by making them shocking or manipulative in some way (a strategy known as “click bait”) so that the user will click on them.
My other criticism of websites is best described by Katie Rife from the A.V. Club: “Outrage is quickly replacing porn as the Internet’s most valuable export.” Just getting someone to click the link doesn’t really add a lot of revenue.
The real money comes from getting a lot of “someones” to click the link.
Outrage is so easy to induce: show something and point out how offensive it could be to someone, write some snark and see the comments and shares pour in.
Yes, there are situations in which anger, frustration, snark and outrage are totally justifiable; it is far harder to tell where the line is today, because every celebrity comment or article or ad causes so much noise.
Recently, a CNN video with three people talking about a catcalling video from New York went viral. The phenomenon of catcalling and the racial and socioeconomic implications of the video were so interesting, but that discussion was drowned out when everyone started sharing and discussing the video. CNN decided to pick an awfully offensive, sexist man to discuss the video (smart of them). Now all anyone can talk about is this nobody.
I write for a newspaper. I get it.
My editor-in-chief and other purists may disagree, but our job is, in a way, to sell newspapers””or, in Trinity’s case, to get people to pick one up. I have probably been guilty of writing a headline that crosses the line into manipulative or misleading. The days of yellow journalism come to mind with huge headlines that are meant to grab your attention when you walk past the newsstand””exact accuracy or factuality be damned.
When you spend as much time on the Internet as I do””an unhealthy amount””it is hard to distinguish a lot of things from each other if you don’t take the time to really analyze what’s around you. That is almost impossible when you scroll past hundreds of articles in a day.
I feel like I never take the time to think about why something caught my attention or why I shared it on my Facebook wall. Unlike the times when only a handful of newspapers controlled news output, there are now a million websites for that purpose””and we have less time than ever, making it much more difficult to analyze the content.
My hope is that there will be a trend away from headlines that make you curious and withhold information. But I doubt these sites will start policing themselves. We are only going to be more inundated by crap articles with crap headlines.
The responsibility to change that is up to us. Gut reactions are important, but the most important thing is that we have to think for ourselves and not just repeat whatever a person in authority said, however intelligent they may be.There is a lot of injustice in the world, a lot of interesting content, a lot of real experiences””but it cannot be properly found and consumed if all other content is just as loud and demanding.
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1385
|
__label__cc
| 0.731587
| 0.268413
|
HomeNews & ResearchMovement in ADHD may help Children Think, Perform Better in School
Movement in ADHD may help Children Think, Perform Better in School
RESEARCH BY UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - DAVIS HEALTH SYSTEM
UKEdChat Editorial News & Research
The constant movement of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be distracting — but the fidgeting also may improve their cognitive performance, a study by researchers with the UC Davis MIND Institute has found.
The study of pre-teens and teenagers with ADHD examined how movement — its intensity and frequency — correlated with accuracy on cognitively demanding tasks requiring good attention. It found that participants who moved more intensely exhibited substantially better cognitive performance.
The study, “A trial-by-trial analysis reveals more intense physical activity is associated with better cognitive control performance in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder,” is published online today in Child Neuropsychology. It is the first to assess the relationship between activity and task performance on a trial-by-trial basis in ADHD, the authors said.
“It turns out that physical movement during cognitive tasks may be a good thing for them,” said Julie Schweitzer, professor of psychiatry, director of the UC Davis ADHD Program and study senior author.
“Parents and teachers shouldn’t try to keep them still. Let them move while they are doing their work or other challenging cognitive tasks, Schweitzer said. “It may be that the hyperactivity we see in ADHD may actually be beneficial at times. Perhaps the movement increases their arousal level, which leads to better attention.”
For the study, the authors recruited 26 children with validated ADHD diagnoses and 18 who were developing typically and served as controls. The research was conducted at the MIND Institute in Sacramento, Calif. The participants were between the ages of 10 years and 17 years when the study was conducted.
The participants’ movements were measured by affixing a device to their ankles that measured their level of activity while completing a “flanker test” that requires good attention and the ability to inhibit paying attention to distractions.
In the test, the child is asked to focus on the direction in which the middle arrow in a series of arrows is pointing, inhibiting their attendance at other arrows flanking the arrow in question. On some of the trials the middle arrow is pointing in the same direction as the flankers; in others it is pointing in the opposite direction. Arrows pointing in the opposite direction cause more errors in performance.
The accuracy of the participants with ADHD was significantly improved when they were moving, the study found. In other words, correct answers were associated with more motion than incorrect answers.
“This finding suggests that accuracy in ADHD may be enhanced by more intense activity or that when a child with ADHD is using more cognitive resources they are more likely to be engaging in physical activity,” the study says.
“Maybe teachers shouldn’t punish kids for movement, and should allow them to fidget as long as it doesn’t disturb the rest of the class,” said Arthur Hartanto, a study coordinator with the ADHD Program and the study’s first author. “Instead, they should seek activities that are not disruptive that allow their students with ADHD to use movement, because it assists them with thinking.”
About UKEdChat Editorial 3185 Articles
The Editorial Account of UKEdChat, managed by editor-in-chief Colin Hill, with support from Martin Burrett from the UKEd Magazine. Pedagogy, Resources, Community.
Session 256: Free Apps in Schools
Teacher Stabbed: Dixons Kings Academy, Bradford
For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer by @Sheep2763
sheep2763 Community
This was written at the time of the Royal Wedding and as Harry and Meghan
Child’s home learning environment predicts 5th grade academic skills
Children whose parents provide them with learning materials like books and toys and engage them
Good motor skills may enhance reading skills in obese children
Excess body weight has been linked to poor academic performance in children in several previous
Literacy Leaders – What works? by @snelling321
Google Sheets and Essay Metrics for Writing by @eduappsandmore
UKEdMag: A Social Media Journey by @garyhenderson18
Mastery – My top tips by @diankenny
Who watches the watchers? by @CambridgeMaths
Is happiness only a GREAT DREAM away? by @PTAUK
Book Review: Book of Plenary (Phil Beadle)
Book: The Fire Flower by Joanna Troughton
Book: The Power of Praise by @RichardJARogers
Book: Games for Teaching Primary French by @FrenchMatters & Sue Finnie
Book Review: UnHomework by @ep3577
Book: Powering Up Children by @GuyClaxton & @beckycarlzon via @CrownHousePub
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1393
|
__label__cc
| 0.730214
| 0.269786
|
MapR-FS: What are the limitations on open source edition
I'm looking to use MapR-FS and trying to understand the differences between the open-source and enterprise editions.
The features that I want to use ("Direct Access NFS" and "MapR POSIX Client") have limitations with little details.
So, the practical question is: Is it possible to use open-source Mapr-fs in a distributed manner and achieve minimal high-availability and fault-tolerance?
Paulo CoghiPaulo Coghi
From a quick look at their web site, it seems that describing MapR-FS as "open source" is entirely contrary to the facts. They say they have a "community edition" but what they mean by that is a time-limited, feature-crippled subset of their "enterprise edition". i.e. proprietary shareware. They don't mean open source or free software or anything similar to that. There are numerous open source HA systems available if an open source license is one of your selection criteria. – cas Jul 23 '17 at 10:58
MapR is a great distributive file system which comes in two models: community edition and enterprise edition. The community edition lacks some features like High Availability and Global Table Replication for MapR-DB. You can get the overview and full comparison here.
Jeff Schaller♦
varnitvarnit
Thanks, @varnit. I have listed this link in my question because this page only informs superficial details about the differences. Does the community version achieve minimal high-availability and fault-tolerance or not? – Paulo Coghi Jul 23 '17 at 13:44
their model is very confusing i must admit and after i have gone through their website i don't think so that they provide high availability on community edition and there is no benefit of deploying anything in production without high availability – varnit Jul 23 '17 at 13:56
why don't you give mapR a try on aws aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/B010GJS5WO – varnit Jul 23 '17 at 13:57
Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged open-source or ask your own question.
100% open source linux distro
Is Kali Linux 2.0 Fully Open Source?
A open source and easy-to-use solution to Symantec Backup Exec
Why did Unix become open source/free?
Is there an open source POSIX PSE51 compliant RTOS?
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1397
|
__label__cc
| 0.601633
| 0.398367
|
Urban & Rural, working with Plainview Planning Ltd, have secured FULL PLANNING consent for the demolition of a back-land garage site and the erection of four new apartments.
The approved apartments all have large external terraces with views over the neighbouring park land, in the London Borough of Bexley.
Following the refusal of an earlier scheme, Urban and Rural worked to pick apart the reasons for refusal, before re-submitting a full detailed planning application.
The new detailed application was submitted on this complex site; following a very contextual architectural response being developed. Through the production of a detailed Design and Access Statement, we set out a clear compliance with Bexley’s Design Guild, as well as the London Plan, and a strong case was put forward for consideration.
The case officer processing the application confirmed the scheme would now be compliant and acceptable, however, the Tree Officer objected due to a concern over an existing tree in the neighbouring park.
Plainview Planning submitted an appeal to the Secretary of State, with the detailed Arboricultural report confirming there would not be a detrimental impact on the existing trees.
The appeal was successful and our client has now been Granted Full Planning Consent.
Urban & Rural working with TaD Planning have achieved a recommendation for planning approval for the controversial development of 48 new homes in Erith.
70 New homes GRANTED CONSENT. Architects Urban & Rural, working with Plainview Planning Ltd, have secured the outline planning consent for a large major development on the outskirts of Halstead.
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1400
|
__label__wiki
| 0.752844
| 0.752844
|
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde on the Morning Trail
Jul 2, 2017 Leave a Comment by urbantreelover Camphor tree
Specie: Chinese Banyan and (dead) Cinnamon Camphor
Location, Kotewall Road and overpass at the start of the Morning Trail above Hatton Road
I love Chinese Banyans (ficus microcarpa) and their ficus kins because they have these crazy roots that grow on literally anything, like the side of walls, but there’s a dark side to their nature. It’s easy to forget that they are also semi-parasidic, and some members of the species grow on other trees. In fact, many banyans are known as ‘strangler figs’ because they usually kill their hosts, strangling it beneath its roots.
In most cases it’s difficult to find proof of kill since we come across the banyans years later when the body of the original host has long since decomposed into dust, but not with this particular Chinese Banyan killer on the intersection of Kotewall Road and the overpass that bridges Hatton Road and the Morning Trail leading up to Victoria Peak.
The tree looks innocent enough when seen from Kotewall Road, since it appears to be just another walled Chinese Banyan, sitting on top of a ledge with roots raining down to the street. Similarly, there is a central trunk that overhangs the street under a full canopy. But a closer look at the same tree from the bridge on Hatton Road reveals a less than amicable duplicity.
Dark side of the banyan
One limb of the tree reaches back into the hill and forms another entity altogether, with aerial roots that drop down to encircle an innocent camphor tree. At first glance, the scene appears harmless enough, with the two trees seemingly engage in an intimate and passionate embrace. A second look at the severely pruned camphor reveals that it has been snuffed out, suffocated by its aggressor, dead.
Killer tree
There are probably easy explanations to the attack. The Chinese Banyan probably wanted to get higher up on the hill to get more sunlight. The camphor was probably also blocking the light, so the attack served two purposes.
Ultimately, the Chinese Banyan got its way, and in a few decades, it will form a spectacular, albeit, schizophrenic personality like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. From the front, this tree will grow into a grand, majestic giant with a beautiful facade above the road. From the side, it will sport a wild and savage character rampaging up the hill.
Categories:Camphor tree, Chinese Banyan, Hiking, urbantrees, Urbantrees of Hong Kong, Walled treesTags: Chinese Banyan, Country Parks, Hiking, Kotewall Road, Morning Trail, tree walks, Urbantrees of Hong Kong
The monuments of Blake Garden
Cuban Basts by the sea
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1401
|
__label__wiki
| 0.71741
| 0.71741
|
The Hush Post
Home Entertainment Farah shocked about allegations of sexual harassment on Sajid Khan as Housefull...
Farah shocked about allegations of sexual harassment on Sajid Khan as Housefull 4 shoot cancelled
The Hush Post |19:16 pm |two-minutes-read
As allegations of sexual harassment by three woman against Sajid Khan surfaced, his sister Farah Khan has broken her silence. The director-choreographer said that it’s heart-breaking for her family. And, she stands in solidarity with any woman who has faced this.
In a statement on Twitter, Farah wrote, “This is a heartbreaking time for my family. We have to work through some very difficult issues. If my brother has behaved in this manner, he has a lot to atone for. I don’t in any way endorse this behaviour and stand in solidarity with any woman who has been hurt.” (sic)
After the allegations against Sajid emerged, Housefull 4 lead actor Akshay Kumar, who just wrapped up the Jaisalmer schedule of the film, also took to Twitter to ask its producers to “cancel the shoot until further investigation.”
Akshay’s statement comes minutes after his wife Twinkle Khanna’s tweet, urging the makers of Housefull to take a firm on whether to go ahead with the film or not.
Previous articleAdding insult to injury: 5 boys gang-rape minor girl in Ghaziabad and upload video on internet
Next articleChandigarh’s MeToo: Former St Stephen’s student Sanjay Austa accuses then school principal Harold Carver of sexual harassment
Actor Mohit Baghel dies of cancer | He was 26 | Was known for Comedy Circus and Chote Miyan
FIR against actor Kamaal Khan for derogatory remarks against Rishi Kapoor, Irrfan Khan
Rana Daggubati to tie knot with girlfriend Miheeka Bajaj
Suhana Khan’s style statement goes viral on social media
PK actor Sai Gundewar dies of brain cancer
Tapsee Pannu is dating a Denmark badminton player| Details inside
“Will you have sex with a dog if I give you Rs 100 crore?”-Sajid had asked.. November 1, 2018 at 4:50 pm
[…] The actress has shared details of the traumatic experience of wanting to end her life five years ago. In an interview, she has spoken about her unpleasant experiences with filmmaker Sajid Khan. […]
It is a news website dedicated to the six north Indian states of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand and also national capital Delhi and Chandigarh, as well as the diaspora. We also break news, latest sports, films, political stories and provide crisp coverage of events as and when they unfold.
© The Hush Post
“Once a male friend grabbed my breast at an airport”, says...
Vivek Oberoi’s “Distasteful” meme on Aishwarya lands him serious trouble
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1402
|
__label__cc
| 0.512943
| 0.487057
|
Robert _Mackey
Photo: Alexei Druzhinin/Sputnik/APPhoto: Alexei Druzhinin/Sputnik/AP
Vladimir Putin Doesn’t Know Which Syria Conspiracy Theory to Believe
Even for the president of Russia, the news from Syria is increasingly coming to resemble a choose your own adventure story.
Robert Mackey
April 12 2017, 5:26 p.m.
Even for the president of Russia, the news from Syria is increasingly coming to resemble a choose your own adventure story, in which readers pick a starting point and entirely different narratives are woven from the same facts.
For Vladimir Putin, every aspect of the war in Syria begins with the premise that President Bashar al-Assad has been from the start of the uprising in 2011 an innocent victim, whose completely legitimate, Alawite-led government has been attacked by Sunni Muslim extremists, armed and funded by the Gulf states, Turkey and the United States.
So, when he was asked about the killing of more than 80 men, women and children by a nerve agent in rebel-held northern Syria last week, during an interview with a state broadcaster posted on the Kremlin’s website on Wednesday, Putin began by absolving Assad’s air force, which is supported by Russian personnel.
“Where is the proof that the Syrian government forces used chemical weapons? There is no proof,” Putin told Mir TV. “The same thing happened back in 2003, when a pretext was concocted to justify sending troops to Iraq.”
Asked to clarify his suggestion, on Tuesday, that the mass poisoning — and the images of its young victims that left Ivanka Trump “heartbroken and outraged” — might have been “a provocation,” staged to give the U.S. a pretext for attacking Assad’s government, Putin said that this was only one possible explanation for what happened last week in the town of Khan Sheikhoun.
“There are several versions, two of which I consider as priorities,” Putin said, according to a Kremlin translation. “The first is that the Syrian bombs hit a secret chemical weapons facility.”
After calling that hypothesis — which his own ministry of defense had presented as a definite fact last week — “quite possible,” Putin pointed to independent reports that “the terrorists have used chemical weapons” in Iraq, and then asked “why can’t they have them in Syria?”
(Putin’s case rests on the assumption that he’s speaking to someone unaware of the fact that the area of northern Syria where the mass poisoning took place last week is controlled by Qaeda-affiliated Islamist rebels, not the rival Islamic State group, which used an entirely different chemical agent in an attack in the Iraqi city of Mosul last month.)
“According to the second version,” Putin continued, “it was a staged provocation, a deliberate incident designed to create a pretext for increasing pressure on the legitimate Syrian authorities.”
While calling again for an international investigation of the incident, the Russian president failed to even mention the third possibility: that the Syrian military, which was implicated in the killing of hundreds of civilians with a nerve agent in 2013 outside Damascus, and bombed rebel-held neighborhoods of Aleppo with Chlorine gas as recently as December, did indeed drop a chemical payload on Khan Sheikhoun.
Given that so much of the open-source evidence of the attack’s aftermath came from activists more committed to overthrowing Assad than to the impartial reporting of facts, it is fair to ask for an investigation by independent experts. It is puzzling, though, that Putin keeps making this request even though the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, which won a Nobel Prize for removing Syria’s declared stockpile of chemical weapons, said last week that it had already opened an investigation.
As the Russian expatriate news site Meduza noted, Putin’s Mir TV interview also included the clearest expression yet that the Russian president might now be experiencing something like buyer’s remorse over the presidency of Donald Trump.
Asked if Russian-American relations are better now than when Barack Obama was in office, Putin replied: “We could say that at the working level, the degree of trust has dropped, especially in the military area. It has not improved and has probably worsened.”
You sure know how to hurt a guy: Putin says things were better under, yes, Obama. (Missing Hillary too?) https://t.co/4dTqCriN7W
— Stephen Sestanovich (@SSestanovich) April 12, 2017
Putin also confirmed that the Trump administration had alerted his government to the president’s plan to launch 59 cruise missiles at a Syrian air base in retaliation for the suspected chemical attack.
“It was completely unexpected,” Putin said, “aside from the fact, of course, that we learned about it a few hours in advance.”
Top Photo: Russian President Vladimir Putin was interviewed this week in Moscow by Radik Batyrshin, chairman of Mir Television.
Robert Mackey[email protected]theintercept.com@RobertMackey
Intercepted Podcast: The Emperor’s New Cruise Missiles
The Spoils of War: Trump Lavished With Media and Bipartisan Praise For Bombing Syria
Trump Surrenders Element of Surprise by Warning Russia of Planned Strike on Its Ally Syria
U.S. Weighs “Saturation Strike” Against Syrian Government in Response to Chemical Attack
April 18 2017, 3:57 a.m.
I know that corporate media thinks that Putin bashing is great infotainment, but it’s not. Look at lots of well known journalists. Where are they (excluding the Intercept)?
Carl Bernstein- A paid “talking head/contributor” to CNN. What happened to actual work at the Washington Post.
Bob Woodward- Officially an “assistant managing editor” (whatever the hell that means). But in reality, one of the most right wing names in the country. But, does anybody ever call him on his bias? No. Because he’s the GREAT BOB WOODWARD, damnit!
Simon Ostrovsky- He did lots of great work based in Moscow for Vice News. Now, word is that they’re doing mass layoffs. He chose to take the diplomatic approach to leaving. “Due to ‘inetrnal chnages’, I’m leaving”. Now, he’s at CNN. Why? Frankly, that’s just sad.
Will CNN let Ostrovsky do actual work and NOT infotainment?
Too many assumptions.
“Putin’s case rests on the assumption that he’s speaking to someone unaware of the fact that the area of northern Syria where the mass poisoning took place last week is controlled by Qaeda-affiliated Islamist rebels, not the rival Islamic State group, which used an entirely different chemical agent in an attack in the Iraqi city of Mosul last month.)”
Then you assume they are disappointed by Trump on the assumption that they really believed there would be detente.
1) they’re pros, not delusional naive kids.
2) they know too well US cannot be trusted
Overall article good for buzzfeed. From Intercept I expect better
Erelis
It has come to this. Al Queda press releases and videos are driving coverage of Syria and American policy on Syria.
But in the first paragraph, how does Mackey know that Putin thinks of Assad as a innocent victim? The Russians offered him up in a deal they put together so after the war began which was rejected by Obama and crew. But this is Putin mind reading. I am utterly amazed how many people can read Putin’s motivations and thoughts, and not know a lick of Russian.
craigsummers
April 14 2017, 12:30 p.m.
Mr. Mackey
“…….For Vladimir Putin, every aspect of the war in Syria begins with the premise that President Bashar al-Assad has been from the start of the uprising in 2011 an innocent victim, whose completely legitimate, Alawite-led government has been attacked by Sunni Muslim extremists, armed and funded by the Gulf states, Turkey and the United States………”
I’m not quite sure why it takes the use of chemical weapons for the Intercept to cover the worst ongoing conflict in the world today. Russia continues to fund, support and bomb on behalf of the “legitimate” Syrian government for two principle reasons:
1. Russia has a Naval facility in Syria. This is the only one in the Middle East that Russia has so keeping Assad in power is critical to Russian imperialism as well as challenging US power.
2. The Medvedev Doctrine published in 2008 outlined the Kremlin plans to challenge the unipolar world of the US (as in Syria) and to outline Russia’s sphere of influence (as in Ukraine):
First, Russia recognizes the primacy of the fundamental principles of international law, which define the relations between civilized peoples. We will build our relations with other countries within the framework of these principles and this concept of international law.
Second, the world should be multipolar. A single-pole world is unacceptable. Domination is something we cannot allow. We cannot accept a world order in which one country makes all the decisions, even as serious and influential a country as the United States of America. Such a world is unstable and threatened by conflict.
Third, Russia does not want confrontation with any other country. Russia has no intention of isolating itself. We will develop friendly relations with Europe, the United States, and other countries, as much as is possible.
Fourth, protecting the lives and dignity of our citizens, wherever they may be, is an unquestionable priority for our country. Our foreign policy decisions will be based on this need. We will also protect the interests of our business community abroad. It should be clear to all that we will respond to any aggressive acts committed against us.
Fifth, as is the case of other countries, there are regions in which Russia has privileged interests. These regions are home to countries with which we share special historical relations and are bound together as friends and good neighbors. We will pay particular attention to our work in these regions and build friendly ties with these countries, our close neighbors.
The Medvedev Doctrine is critical to understanding the geopolitical goals of Russia in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. It also shows the insanity of Tillerson’s Russia must choose the United States or Syria. Russia chose Syria long ago – and will not abandon Assad precisely because of the above two reasons (whether Assad is responsible for the chemical attack or not).
Richard Coleman craigsummers
What Russian imperialism? How many foreign bases does Russia have? The US? Has Russia installed missiles and troops on other countries borders? Is there a power group in Russia with an ideology of world domination through regime change in the US and elsewhere?
General Hercules
April 14 2017, 10:42 a.m.
@Mackey – http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-02-28/news/fl-robert-mackey-sentencing-20130228_1_mackey-and-trucchio-paul-trucchio-alligator-god
an uninformed and biased article. When Putin said Al Qaida rebels have used chemical weapons, he probably referred to the fact that Al Qaida operatives in Turkey were caught in 2013 with two Kg of Sarin, and to the UN report, which Del Ponte was part of, that suggested that the Al Qaida linked terrorists could have been responsible for chemical attacks.
Mr. Mackey also attributes squarely to Assad the responsibility for Al Goutha attack, which is pretty much still an open question. There are plenty of experts and journalists — including Hersh — who shed doubts on the version of the events concocted by our free Western press.
Bodhi carlo
Carlo, I admire your balls. How did they get so big? You call Mackey’s article “uninformed and biased” but then offer that Putin “probably” was referring to something. LOL. Nice move. So your comment is so much more substantial and factual than his article. I see.
I’m assuming your comments about Mackey’s beliefs about Assad and Al Goutha are from some other source because it doesn’t exist in this article. Such an oversight certainly is not evidence of your bias, of which I presume, you have none.
I am so glad you commented with such factual and unbiased information. I know I and the rest of TI’s readers are much better off for your presence here.
-Mona-
Final straw — Mackey’s taking the bullshit about Ivanka’s “broken heart” seriously
Glenn Greenwald, Jeremy Scahill and Laura Poitras should be ashamed at what is happening to this site. Not that there’s much evidence they care, or are even much involved any longer. A podcast here, a few columns there, and Laura’s gone bye-bye.
With increasing amounts of dreck swamping the worthwhile material
Swisscheese -Mona-
“Glenn Greenwald, Jeremy Scahill and Laura Poitras should be ashamed at what is happening to this site. ”
Ashamed because another writer expressed his own opinion?
As usual, no intellectual value in your comments.
craigsummers Swisscheese
swisscheese
Mona was outraged that Mackey seemed to actually support HRC for President. She wanted Mackey fired.
-Mona- ? Doug Salzmann
September 30 2016, 4:54 p.m.
Doug, if Mackey doesn’t revert to worthwhile material after this election is over– if he spends it defending Hillary — they will simply have to do something. At that point I’ll make my displeasure known to TPTB. (I’ve already grumbled about the last, inane Mackey column to You Know Who.)
Everything so far in the first few months of the Trump Presidency bears out Mackey’s choice to “oppose” Trump. The idea that Trump was a non-interventionist which many on the far left supported turned out to be another Trump Lie. Greenwald on numerous occasions pointed out some of Trump’s positive positions on Israel and non-interventionism. Now NATO is suddenly (in the world of Trump) relevant again – another Trump reversal.
In reality, Mackey may not have supported Hillary so much as oppose Trump – the same stand as was taken by the brilliant Noam Chomsky. Mona detested HRC primarily because she was a liberal hawk and a strong supporter of Israel.
Jack craigsummers
good old craig back with his BS!
https://theintercept.com/2017/04/13/assad-suggests-chemical-attack-play-staged-al-qaeda-united-states/?comments=1#comments
i guess you and mackay are “alone”…
craigsummers Jack
“…….i guess you and mackay are “alone”……..”
Sure Jack, among Russian-bots and far left wing whack-jobs. I grant you that a chemical attack by Assad at this point in the conflict seems a little far fetched, but certainly not out of character for the murderer Assad.
curious… 77 trolls commenting… all of them…
i dont guess… you and mackay are alone…
Christian C Holmer
http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/13/politics/trump-russia-british-intelligence/index.html
British intelligence passed Trump associates’ communications with Russians on to US counterparts By Jim Sciutto, Pamela Brown and Eric Bradner, CNN
The European intelligence agencies detected multiple communications over several months between the Trump associates and Russian individuals — and passed on that intelligence to the US. The US and Britain are part of the so-called “Five Eyes” agreement (along with Canada, Australia and New Zealand), which calls for open sharing among member nations of a broad range of intelligence.
The communications are likely to be scrutinized as part of the Senate Intelligence Committee’s investigation into Russia’s efforts to meddle in the 2016 presidential election.
Uncle Bob
Robert Mackey Doesn’t Know Which 9/11 Conspiracy Theory to Believe
Levi Tate
I believe in reading articles written by the left, right, center, warmonger and peacemaker.
Robert Mackey articles I have been there enough to know not to bother. Now I just skip over them.
Bodhi Levi Tate
Yet you take the time to comment. Strange.
Neither do I.
nuf said
mackey is a disgrace. how bad must it really be that this hack of a shit is getting paid to tweet while inebriated …
Nodper
What junk! I had come to hope for more from the Intercept. Fake news does not become true because years pass. Blaming Assad for Gouta was fake then and it’s still fake now.
Richard Coleman Nodper
Correct. Maybe this guy should review some of Jimmy Dore’s recent You Tube shows.
The FBI FISA Order against Carter Page ALSO INCLUDES Paul Manafort and Roger Stone TARGETING All Communications. The Very Such Political and Economic Elites (and not so elites) That Populate the NSAs Hammer Supercomputer Project Dragnet Database. The Same NSA Hammer Supercomputer Project Dragnet Database that we already have copies of in “evidence pending” Stored in those 47 Hard Drives and 600,000,000 Pages. Those 47 Hard Drives and 600,000,000 pages that CIA Contractor Dennis Montgomery Signed Sealed an Delivered (and received immunity for submitting) to the FBI and US Attorneys Office in the District of Columbia Office Two Years Ago.
The FBI FISA Order identifies as the FBI the lead agency to be AIDED BY the NSA CIA and may be shared broadly within the Adminstration. Susan Rice. John Brennan. Admiral Rogers. Jim Clapper. Senior Administration Officials.
That Puts Essentially Everyone in Obamas Administration, The Transitional Administration and even a few in Trumps Administration on White House
Witness Lists. Boy if those (R)s are smart they can call Susan Rice to Testify
First to soften up their other already planned witnesses like Clapper, Brennan, Yates, Lynch, Rogers et al.
Anyone here think our beloved (R)s can Resist Calling Susan Rice BACK to Testify?
James Christian C Holmer
What makes you think the Republicans want to get Susan Rice to talk? What is going on isn’t Democrats vs Republicans, it is Donald Trump vs the-establishment. With Nunes shunted aside Susan Rice might never be called to testify.
Christian C Holmer James
Wishful thinking by lesser men an the women that love them “John.”
Democrats arent lavishing praise on Conaway, either. They pointed to comments he made in January dismissively comparing the interference of Russia hackers to the participation by Mexican entertainers at Hillary Clinton campaign events.
So Ken thinks Johns (and his ilks) hysterical Russophobic BS is a Joke.
Onve you grasp that then take time to appreciate Paul Ryans appointment of Trey Gowdy as Ken Conaways Co-Chair. Trey Gowdy is a Federal Prosecutor who has already called for Clapper, Brennan, Comey, Rogers, Yates Farkas et al to testify. Trey Gowdy lead the Benghazi Investigation and Repeatedly Skewered Susan “I Didnt Tell Nobody Nothing” Rice in an all to public Past Life.
milton wiltmellow Christian C Holmer
The Republicans could call Rex Tillerson.
Russia’s meddling in last year’s US presidential election has been “fairly well-established”, Rex Tillerson has said, following talks with his counterpart in Moscow.
The Secretary of State described Russia’s alleged involvement in the 2016 vote as a “serious issue” and “one that we know” about.
But Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov responded that “not a single fact has been confirmed”.
Or maybe they could call Sergey Lavrov to confirm a lack of Russian meddling in the US election.
Hopefully the Democrats on the committee won’t hold up a bundle of papers and proclaim, “We have a list!
Christian C Holmer milton wiltmellow
I’m pretty sure the (R) majorities on the Intelligence Oversight, Government Reform and Judiciary committees will prefer crucifying democrats.
Not that there’s anything wrong with that…
This article is vague and full of implicit assumptions that are bs.
Accusing Putin of not taking into account the possibility that Assad did it is fair enough, but at least he wants an investigation. U.S. politicians, with the exception of Tulsi Gabbard, have lined up behind the idea that Assad definitely did it, and no need for an investigation before we bomb them. Why mention one but not the other?
The tweet about Obama and Hillary is inane. Anyone who mildly cared about foreign policy knew that Obama was against proxy war in Syria and Hillary was for it. So no, I do not “miss Hillary.”
And finally, as many other commenters are pointing out, it’s not even clear that Damascus attack was Assad.
From a strictly scientific point of view, version 2 is not necessarily contradicting version 1, Rachel : terrorists might have stockpiled the chemical weapons in some improvised storage facility then somehow managed to spread the word that a) said weapons were about to be used in some crowded neighborhood of Damascus (in which case the Syrian army indeed bears responsibility for the tragedy), or b) said facility was a cache of regular weapons.
As for the Ghouta massacre of 2013, not everyone seems to agree on the Syrian government’s “implication” :
http://21stcenturywire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Analysis-of-the-
UN-Report-on-Syria-CW.pdf
https://twitter.com/s_ghoshroy?lang=en
There’s a third version, however, provided today by Assad himself during his interview with an AFP correspondent, namely no chemical weapons were used in Khan Sheikhoun at all. This one is clearly contradicting both of Putin’s versions.
The Seeker The Seeker
That’s : http://21stcenturywire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Analysis-of-the-UN-Report-on-Syria-CW.pdf
Putin has never pretended that Assad is completely blameless, he has just pointed out that Assad would win free and fair elections in Syria if only the USA would be willing to allow Syria to have free and fair elections.
I was travelling on a bus in South Africa and turned and asked the white woman next to me, “Do you think that Nelson Mandela was a terrorist”? She looked at me with eyes as wide as saucers and said “Of course I do – he killed my aunt in a terrorist attack.”
In the fairytale world Mackey lives in there are white hats and black hats. In the real world most of the hats are some shade of grey.
A renowned and leading expert in this field, M.I.T. Professor Theodore Postol, professor of science, technology, and national security policy, offers this explanation….
http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2017/04/66730.html
Christian C Holmer Beverly
Oh wait.
He’s not a “truther” a “birther” a “911er” or a “targeted individual” is he?
altohone
Not only is this “article” predictable, it almost lends credence to the alternate narratives just due to the source.
Come on TI!
Please stop writing about Syria.
Jesus M8, you should work for the Guardian.
Doug Salzmann TFS
And I’m sure he will, just a soon as Luke Harding’s personal assistant is promoted and a position opens up.
Gummidge
I can understand The Intercept wanting to accommodate diverse viewpoints and opinions, but this seems to be so far into innuendo that it’s straying pretty close to fake news.
Jack Gummidge
this article is fake news…
relies on fake facts and hide important ones for its narrative to stick!
it didn’t stick!!!!
Why is this trash even published by TI? No one reads this periodical for a rehashed version of whatever propaganda narrative (Putin has ‘buyer’s remorse,’ seriously?) the corporate media are pushing at the moment. Hosting NYT/Guardian hacks like this is seriously damaging to TI’s journalistic credibility.
Lawrence Kevin
Agreed. Mackey’s other article appearing beside it follows the same specious tactic: a smug condescension without purchase. Assad and Putin’s views are somehow flawed. Mackey’s right to sniffle but not tell anyone why he’s being snide. It’s apparent (the true version of things). Is narcissism contagious? No, this is this just junk journalism.
Here’s the thing: If you don’t have very strong evidence of who used the chemical weapons, you don’t accuse countries of doing that. Accusations of extreme violations of international law without strong evidence to back them up just serve to undermine the credibility of the accusers. Both chemical attacks mentioned in this article lack strong evidence of who the perpetrators were. So accusations against Syria and Assad at this point are nothing but propaganda for geopolitical reasons, because none of the accusing countries’ leaders gives a damn about the victims, only about their interests in the region.
Bif Webster Jeff D
Bu… bu… bu… they have “facts” that they can’t show us due to “national security concerns”! hahah
Beverly Jeff D
Correct…. and the consequences of such speculation has huge and dire consequences. One better treads extremely lightly through this obvious minefield of disinformation.
Dmesh
Terrorists have been caught with SARIN GAS in iraq, syria, and even turkey. Remember when the usa was training ‘rebels’ to use chemical weapons? Why no mention of this? Seems very relevant…unless you want people to blame assad and support war?
I heard a report that al nusra kidnapped 200+ people the week before the gas attack…many later showed up suffering from sarin, the rest were probably taken as slaves. Notice there were only kids and men? No women? Taken as slave brides possibly.
Remember the false flag ghouta attack that everyone swore was assad? Turned to be ‘moderates’. Why no cries of ‘obama the butcher’?
This is all cold war lies and israel’s yinon plan in action. Cause chaos in the middle east, balkanize (Redraw borders, creating smaller, weaker countries), israel expands.
Bif Webster Dmesh
The thing about sarin gas is, folks couldn’t have administered aide to those affected as they too would have been affected. But nobody on that video wore anything to keep from that happening?
And wasn’t it VERY convenient that those “White Helmets” were on scene in this tiny town with cameras rolling?
This entire thing STINKS.
Want to read some real journalism? See link below- amazed how the information contained has been shoved down the memory hole.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2012/jul/12/syrian-opposition-doing-the-talking
Aggrieved tiger tiger
Terrific reference, Thanks
craigsummers tiger tiger
According to your link:
“………It’s important to stress: to investigate the background of a Syrian spokesperson is not to doubt the sincerity of his or her opposition to Assad. But a passionate hatred of the Assad regime is no guarantee of independence. Indeed, a number of key figures in the Syrian opposition movement are long-term exiles who were receiving US government funding to undermine the Assad government long before the Arab spring broke out………”
This is a typical half truth by your source critical of sources on the Syrian conflict. The US began funding opposition to Assad in response to the assassination of Rafik Hariri in 2006. Hezbollah operatives have been implicated in the bombing of Hariri’s motorcade, but it’s unlikely that Assad had no knowledge of the murder. Hariri had been very critical of Assad troops stationed on Lebanese soil. Assad pulled his military out of Lebanon under international pressure. The US rightly funded opposition to Assad. Assad crushed a pro democracy movement associated with the Arab Spring to initiate the conflict.
Context matters, but in politics, the only context that matters is the context that supports your political agenda.
“While calling again for an international investigation of the incident, the Russian president failed to even mention the third possibility: that the Syrian military, which was implicated in the killing of hundreds of civilians with a nerve agent in 2013 outside Damascus,…”
This allegation about the 2013 Ghouta gas attack has been debunked by Seymour Hersh and others. Why does Mackey repeat this disproven talking point? If he can’t be bothered to check such an important fact, why should we believe anything else he writes?
Links everyone should read:
https://www.lrb.co.uk/v36/n08/seymour-m-hersh/the-red-line-and-the-rat-line
https://www.lrb.co.uk/v35/n24/seymour-m-hersh/whose-sarin
When the spooks are clearly in charge (On the Record Bribing, Blackmailing and/or interfering in the lives of Everyone In The World All The Time) it’s easier to know which conspiracy theories to avoid right off the bat. Theirs.
Get a another job Bob. RT wouldn’t Give you a job in the mail room.
Putin’s case rests on the assumption that he’s speaking to someone unaware of the fact that the area of northern Syria where the mass poisoning took place last week is controlled by Qaeda-affiliated Islamist rebels, not the rival Islamic State group, which used an entirely different chemical agent in an attack in the Iraqi city of Mosul last month
That’s a weak counter-point, isn’t it?
In any case, the issue shouldn’t be whether what Putin claimed is debatable. The point should be that an unconfirmed claim was used as justification to kill people and further destabilize Syria, which is not a civilized thing to do.
swisscheese Jose
How is it weak?
“In any case, the issue shouldn’t be whether what Putin claimed is debatable.”
Putin is the most powerful backer of a government that has been accused by the UN of using chemical weapons, which is not “a civilized thing to do”. So, why Putin’s claim should not be the point?
Richard Coleman Jose
Yeah, this jumped out at me too: “…the area of northern Syria where the mass poisoning took place last week is controlled by Qaeda-affiliated Islamist rebels, not the rival Islamic State group, which used an entirely different chemical agent in an attack in the Iraqi city of Mosul last month.”
Why the f**k couldn’t Al Qaeda have gotten its hands on some of the same stuff? And since when are the two of them rivals?
Why does the Intercept’s Syria coverage always suck so hard? You guys are so great on domestic issues and general national security content but when it comes to this very major world event, I might as well be reading Washington Post.
Monique fro
I totally concur with you, for the past 6 months I’ve been researching what is happening in Syria, several witnesses contradicts the mainstream narrative of the 2011 protest. Several documents published by WikiLeaks in regards to Syra, John Kerry statement that some Arab countries would pay the USA to attack Syria plus an audio from John Kerry meeting with “moderate rebels” asking for the USA to intervene is Syria.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dgQsx0NZbQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4phB-_pXDM
Some of the WikiLeaks document about Syria
https://wikileaks.org/clinton-emails/emailid/18328
https://wikileaks.org/plusd/cables/06DAMASCUS5399_a.html
Jeff D fro
“Why does the Intercept’s Syria coverage always suck so hard?”
Because they have Mackey and another U.S. lackey writing the stories.
Zsolt Sary
Good to see that commenters here are way more intelligent and well informed than the writer of this dribble.
Gabriel Black
The Intercept should be ashamed to publish such shoddy journalism. The claim that Assad perpetrated the 2013 gas attack has been proven false again and again. Consider, Pulitzer prize winning journalist Seymour Hersh’s expose: https://www.lrb.co.uk/v36/n08/seymour-m-hersh/the-red-line-and-the-rat-line
Politically, the intercept is afraid of straying too far away from its roots in the liberal-left milieu of the “left” of the Democratic Party. While publishing some excellent pieces of journalism on the endless anti-Russian campaign, it does not get to the bottom of the US’s endless war drive in the Middle East.
For that, you have to turn to the World Socialist Website — which has published excellent articles every day on this topic, drawing attention to the manufactured 2013 claims without giving any support to the Assad regime. http://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2017/04/12/pers-a12.html
AHPublius
MIT Prof. Theodore Postol memo discredits WH/NSC “evidence “of “Syrian Gov’t aerial munitions ,”responsibly for “chemical weapon attack”; WH/NSC “evidence” points towards probably “IED” on the ground detonation, and staged attack.
https://www.rt.com/usa/384520-postol-report-sarin-syria/
Oz Perch
Does anyone have a clue as to what sort of point Mr. Mackey is attempting to make?
Christian Chuba Oz Perch
Good one. I realize that people hate Putin but unlike Trump, he is basically saying that he doesn’t know and not to assume Assad’s guilt until the site is actually investigated. Even if people do not trust Putin, he is acting more like an adult here.
This reminds me of the Inquisition. ‘You are a heretic unless you give me evidence that you are a saint’. Why does Putin have to prove Assad is innocent rather than us proving he is guilty? Idlib is crawling with Al Qaeda, they should at least be on the list of suspects for either possessing or using poor man’s WMD.
Jack Christian Chuba
and the pseudo journalist even tries to portray alquaeda as if they couldnt stage an attack with sarin gas!
and we know that there was no sarin… just look at the victims helpers!
the pair
if anyone wants an analysis from the guy who should have this guy’s job:
http://www.moonofalabama.org/2017/04/white-house-intelligence-assessment-is-no-such-thing-but-shows-support-for-al-qaeda.html
JR the pair
Indeed. Thank you.
wow…thought i was watching PBS or CNN for a minute. then i realized this is dumber.
“open source evidence”? the hell? you mean a few convenient photos from white helmet types who just happened to be there and handled “sarin” “victims” without gloves or hazmat suits? even though you can see on the CDC site that those are the minimum to avoid fatal exposure? or is the CDC a “KGB front” like everything your ilk doesn’t agree with?
i guess the evidence must be damning, though…just look at how much time the US spent investigating it before launching a few million dollar corporate welfare bombs. good to see you so in line with trump, i have to say. peas in a pod.
or maybe the fact that members of the very “IC” you people slavishly worship have said not only did it trace back to turkey but people inside the military and “IC” knew there was a stockpile there of many non-sarin chemicals including chlorine? oops! you don’t like that so it’s a “conspiracy theory”. and we should all take the word of a “journalist” like yourrself who braves the hard landscapes of twitter all day.
speaking of turkey and reasons you’re a failure: even the UN has acknowledged that the 2013 attack wasn’t the syrian government’s joint. but i guess you wrote that one in permanent marker next to “russia invaded ukraine”. or maybe you think you’re a better “journalist” than seymour hersh? i would respond to that if i wasn’t worried about wearing out my “H” and “A” keys.
if you can’t avoid profound confirmation bias and look past “#PUTINISTEHSUKC” hastags then please get a real job and stop posting ignorant smears with asshole headlines.
Me the pair
^– I found the random paragraph compiler Russia bot, and I claim my $3s.
Jack the pair
“thought i was watching PBS or CNN for a minute”
sad… but we are getting used to by intercept…
When you have a probable conspiracy, ask for an independent investigation and see who supports it and who doesn’t. Putin may be right or wrong, but at least he is willing to have an investigation.
I heard it was supposed to be 60 missiles, but one fell overboard. Any verification on that?
Me Si1ver1ock
Well, the only casualties of the fraud US strike were civilians from a missile that missed, and trump’s credibility.
Oh, and while you’re reading this and thinking Putin is calling for/ok with an investigation, the NATO resolution condemning the attack has just been vetoed – by Russia!
Nodper Me
It’s kind of NATO to give a veto to Russia. Or maybe you lack necessary erudition on this subject.
Jon Thomas
So Seymore Hersh and the guys from are MIT are wrong https://s3.amazonaws.com/s3.documentcloud.org/documents/1006045/possible-implications-of-bad-intelligence.pdf
McCain and company are right? http://21stcenturywire.com/2017/04/02/the-real-syria-civil-defence-saving-real-syrians-not-oscar-winning-white-helmets-saving-al-qaeda/
This article tries to use the 2013 false flag for proving the most recent one.
This article frantically avoids the question “Who benefits?”
This article (intentionally?) misrepresents the Terms of Reference of the investigation proposed by US/UK putting the undue burden of proof of innocence on Syrian government.
Open source ‘evidence’ coming from Al Nusra or affiliated groups because no independent journalist risk beheading or be held at ransom in that area is the most lame excuse coming from this article.
This article fails to mention that the OPCW is on record that the 10 sites under control of the Syrian government were cleared but no such assurance could be given for the 2 sites in Al Nusra/ISIS or affiliated groups.
Clearly McKey isn’t interested in reality.
Jack JR
article dismissed as propaganda…
It doesn’t matter. His fanboys, incl. Drumpf, believe all of them. And that’s exactly what Putin’s game is. Fear, uncertainty, doubt.
Jack tpp
read all the comments section…
wake up and smell the coffee!
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1403
|
__label__wiki
| 0.684624
| 0.684624
|
Top 42 The Big Lebowski Movie Details
While searching the internet for The Big Lebowski movie facts, I found some interesting little known details. Obscure enough that most people could miss it, I want to make you a favor by creating ordered lists with the most intriguing hidden details.
The camera cuts directly to Smokey after he finishes his turn showing that he was never over the line.
The Dude insults someone calling them a "human paraquat". Paraquat is a pesticide used to kill marijuana plants, and The Dude loves his weed
I have collected all the famous movie trivia questions with answers from Reddit and other sources. They can be very useful in quizzes or games, or simply to learn more information. Most of the fun The Big Lebowski details are suitable for kids.
Franz's girlfriend orders "pfannkuchen" - which is German for "pancakes" and very similar to Bunny Lebowski's birth name "Fawn Knutsen".
Donnie wears bowling shirts with other people's name embroidered on them.
The picture of Bunny's home that the PI shows The Dude is the real life home of the Clutter murder victims (the case covered in Truman Capote's In Cold Blood)
Walter is star struck when he finds out that Larry's father is Arthur Digby Sellers, a writer for the tv series Branded. When the dude gets arrested after being drugged by Jackie Treehorn, he drunkenly sings the theme song to Branded while in the back of the police car.
Mr. Lebowski appears to be sitting with Jeffrey Epstein in a photo on his wall of trophies.
The Dude is so broke that he had to post-date a sixtynine check. While he's writing the check, he's watching the press conference given by President George H. W. Bush on August 5, 1990. The Dude's check is dated September 11, 1991.
The Dude adds a black armband to his bowling shirt after his teammate Donnie dies from a heart attack several scenes earlier.
The last time Donny bowls, he is surprised he does not to get a strike. He sits and feels his bowling arm. Sudden numbness, tingling, or weakness of the arm is a telltale sign of an impending heart attack.
Not only is the toilet paper holder empty, but the roll on top of the toilet is halfway used up... "a lazy man, [...] quite possibly the laziest in Los Angeles county" indeed.
Jeff Bridges has worn the same t-shirt in The Big Lebowski (1998), The Fisher King (1991), and Cold Feet (1989). Depicted on this shirt is baseball player Kaoru Betto. Betto played in the NPB for 10 seasons and was one of the first great Japanese power hitters.
Jesus, the Dude's bowling nemesis, has the intro song "Hotel California" performed by Gypsy Kings which was originally performed by The Eagles, the band the Dude hates.
Jeff Bridges would ask The Big Lebowski directors if The Dude had 'burned one' before the scene took place. If they said he had, he would rub his eyes to help appear more stoned
The Dude says "This agression will not stand, Man!" to Mr. Lebowski. He sees George H. W. Bush say this on TV, at the very beginning of the film, when he's writing the cheque for his milk.
- Phillip Seymour Hoffman flubs a line and it was left in the final cut: "...necessary means for a necessary means for a higher education."
When The Jesus had to go door to door to tell everyone he was a pederast, he had a subtle but noticeable bulge in his pants.
' Da Fino's car drives by the restaurant where Walter and The Dude are enjoying their coffee.
The Dude's first dream features Maude as the woman bowling in the bowling alley. This is before they even meet in the film.
John Turturro aka The Jesus doesn't remember his bowling partner's name and has to read it off his shirt.
The nihilists are also members of the fictional band Autobahn. One of the nihilists is Flea, the bassist from real band The Red Hot Chili Peppers.
" when the nihilists break into The Dude's apartment and threaten to "cut off his Johnson," Donny is shown later wearing a bowling shirt that says Johnson on it; moments before his death.
Treehorn's goon says, "You see what happens, Lebowski?" when the Dude doesn't have the money they're after. This parallels Walter, yelling "You see what happens, Larry?" to a teen, looking for the same money. Both are wrong in whose property (rug & car) they are damaging.
The licence plate of Bunny's car is LAPIN which is french for 'rabbit' e.g Bunny
Bunny's license plate is "Lapin", which is French for Rabbit
Jackie Treehorn's goons have 2 scenes. In the second, they're wearing each other's costumes from their first.
After getting fed up with Walter, The Dude pays for his food with change from his pocket, but accidently drops a joint on the table, quickly hides it, and leaves.
The Dude hates the fucking Eagles. Why? Because they're the band that plays Hotel California which is Jesus's introductory song.
The dude wears the same outfit as the "technician" from LogJammin'
- Before the hand-off, The Dude picks up Walter at his place of business - "Sobchak Security: Strength, Security, Peace of Mind."
After passionately defending his religious beliefs about not bowling on Shabbos (Saturday), Walter Sobchak casually goes to bowl on Shabbos.
We never see Walter actually roll a bowling ball.
Whenever the Dude tries to get high, something bad always happens to him immediately after.
Instead of paying the kidnappers Walter throws them a "ringer" a suitcase full of all his dirty undies, then does a commando roll out of the car. Walter went commando commando.
Credited as "Dudes Landlord" and referred to as "Marty" by The Dude himself. The full name of Jack Kehler's character in The Big Lebowski (1998) can be seen on the program for his performance as "Martin Randahl"
The Dude thinks a new Corvette costs a million dollars indicating how out of touch he is with modern times and basic finance.
When the Dude puts his toilet seat down after receiving the swirly there is a distinct clean area meaning that he's so lazy he doesn't even put the seat down to use the restroom.
Walter thinks Cynthia's dog is pomeranian when it's clearly a Yorkshire Terrier.
Every time we see Donny bowl, he gets a strike, except for the last time, when he misses one pin, then sits down and shakes his hand because he's about to have a heart attack.
Donny is constantly told by his friend Walter that "you're out of your element"...
The Dude says he hates The Eagles. The only Eagles song to be featured prominently in the film isn't performed by The Eagles
The Big Lebowski poster
The Big Lebowski Plot: Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire of the same name, seeks restitution for his ruined rug and enlists his bowling buddies to help get it.
I am pretty sure that you've watched The Big Lebowski, maybe in a theater near you or on the small screen, but probably not many of the small details have taken your attention. Most of the previous facts are hidden for some reason, but still, there is plenty of randomly forgetten stuff that makes the movie unique and interesting. The more you know, the more fascinated you'll be about The Big Lebowski and will watch it online, download or stream it again and again.
Genre Comedy, Crime, Sport
Director Joel Coen
Main Actors Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi
Iron Giant
Olympus Has Fallen
Star Trek: Into Darkness
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1408
|
__label__wiki
| 0.917182
| 0.917182
|
Auto industry mogul spends $25M for Porsche Design PH with room for 11 cars
Developer Gil Dezer has sold the penthouse at his newly developed Porsche Design Tower for $25 million to an undisclosed ultra-wealthy buyer in the U.S. auto industry.
The four-story penthouse, at 18555 Collins Avenue, traded at a 23 percent discount off its $32.5 million price tag, Dezer Development said on Friday. It starts on the 56th floor of the 60-story tower, which is centered around the “Dezervator” that takes residents up to units in their cars. The deal comes about two weeks after Dezer hosted a blowout party with a fireworks display and a performance by Alicia Keys to celebrate the tower’s opening.
Dan Goodstadt of Douglas Elliman told The Real Deal he represented the buyer of the 9,560-square-foot unit. It closed for $2,615 per square foot on Friday morning, Goodstadt said. Dezer, who was looking to buy a yacht, met the buyer, who was selling his yacht, through Goodstadt. Dezer didn’t end up buying the boat, but he did sell one of the two tower suites, both priced at $32.5 million.
“I was the man in the middle of two billionaires and my job was to make sure both parties were happy,” Goodstadt said.
The deal has not yet cleared records. The buyer had already purchased a smaller unit in the building when he “fell in love” with the penthouse and plans to list the smaller one for sale when an interior designer completes it, Goodstadt said.
The penthouse includes the standard two two-car garages found in other Porshe Design units, plus a seven-car gallery that can also house a living room, bar and billiard table. It has five bedrooms, an office, family room, flex room, two private pools, two outdoor kitchens, two balconies, a terrace and a rooftop. In total, it has nearly 20,000 square feet.
Property records have revealed the identities of buyers at Porsche Design, including Mexican billionaire Carlos Peralta Quintero, Russian real estate investor Chingiz Askerov, Polish investor Dariusz Robert Wojdyga and the daughter of an alleged mobster. Records show 105 units have closed at the 132-unit building.
Dezer estimates the tower’s sellout at $840 million. He said last year that he plans to launch another car-branded condo tower soon.
A previous version of this story incorrectly identified the listing agents. Dezer Platinum Realty was the listing brokerage.
Developmentgil dezerporsche design towerResidential Real Estate
Neighbors sue to overturn approval of Dezer’s mega project in North Miami Beach
Oakland Park developer partners with former Link Real Estate exec on new firm
Real estate players celebrate Hanukkah at Trump’s White House party
Group P6 lands $69M construction loan for Boca Raton project
You get a condo! Billionaire Lawrence Stroll sells Oprah’s former Fisher Island penthouse
Third time’s the charm: North Miami Beach approves $1.5B Dezer project
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1414
|
__label__cc
| 0.547897
| 0.452103
|
SMADE Today | MORNING HEADLINES | Friday August 8th
by William'James - August 8, 2014
FAA has restrict all American air carriers from flying over Iraq, due to the crisis in Iraq, this morning the US Military drop laser bomb on targeted ISIS areas in Iraq.
Cleveland Cavaliers has successfully traded Their last 2 years number one pick Andrew Wiggins, Bennett and a future first round pick to Minnesota Timberwolves for Kevin Love.
Etihad Airways will officially buy 5 Heathrow slots from Alitalia for more than 60 million Euros. Etihad will then lease the slots back to Alitalia. Etihad does own a small piece of the Italian flag carrier.
Malaysia Airlines has run into some financial trouble and Khazanah Nasional has decided to privatize the Airline. Flightglobal release an article regarding the matter it reads.” In a statement on Bursa Malaysia, Khazanah says it will buy out publicly held shares of the carrier at a slight premium to their current market value. The deal will see Khazanah, which now holds 69.4% of the carrier, pay about MYR1.4 billion ($435 million) for the 30% of MAS held in other hands, making it the sole shareholder.” The airlines future plans will be unveiled later on this year.
Cadillac will unveiled their flagship big luxury sedan at next year New York International Auto Show, which usually is between the month of March and April.
Southwest Airlines voted the worst US airlines when it comes to Mishandling of luggage.
18 thousand VW Routan mini vans are being recalled over ignition switch problem. It’s the latest vehicle to be added to the list of recalled vehicle for ignition problems.
Emirates Airlines completes it’s inaugural service into Chicago O’Hare airport this past week. EK 235 and EK 236 became Emirates 7th US destination the service is begin operated by a Boeing 777-200LR aircraft. One of the longest flying aircraft in the world, EK 235 is more than 16hrs long while EK 236 is just over 14hrs.
China Southern Airlines completes it’s inaugural service to New York JFK this past week on Aug 6th. The service marks a millstone for China Southern, JFK is the first Northeastern Destination for the airline and the longest flight they currently offer. The service also connect Guangzhou city with New York. The inaugural flight landed early Wednesday morning with China Southern top officials on bored for the welcoming ceremony at terminal 4. The service will be operated 4 times a week and is being operated by the airline fleet of brand new Boeing 777-300ER.
A Google street view Vehicle ends up going the wrong way on a One-Way street and end up crashing into a park vehicle. The accident happen on Tyler Street in Little Rock, Arkansas . The driver of a the Google Street View car in the crashed into another vehicle while making a U-turn, the vehicle hit another vehicle on an adjacent street. The owner of that vehicle claims that the vehicle came out of nowhere and the Google driver also ran a red light; then ran into the side of his car, and the he quoted the Google driver as saying “basically said he was sorry and that he was gonna lose his job.”The driver and owner of the other vehicle says, he suffered whiplash and may miss a few weeks of work. he also stated: “Something better come out of Google’s pocket for this,”
Tags: Cleveland Cavaliers, Etihad Airways, FAA, Heathrow, iraq, Kevin Love, London - Heathrow, Malaysia Airlines, Minnesota Timberwolves, QuickBites, smade mornings
The Travah'lore
Etihad Airways delays Dreamliner EIS; Cabin Crew undergo Training at Savoy Hotel
Etihad Airways has officially delayed the Entry into Service for their Boeing 787-9…
by William'James - October 16, 2014
Airbus A350 XWB program hits major milestone, Thanks to EASA
BRONX | NEW YORK | October 1st Airbus hit a major milestone…
by William'James - October 2, 2014
|
cc/2021-04/en_middle_0072.json.gz/line1417
|
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.