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Jim Ross on the splitting of the WWF
Posted by John Molinaro | Jan 12, 2002
In an exclusive phone interview with SLAM! Wrestling conducted late Friday afternoon, Jim Ross, Senior Vice President of Talent Relations, addressed a series of issues, including the return of Triple H this past Monday, the performance of Chris Jericho so far as W.W.F. World Heavyweight Champion and the impact Ric Flair has had on the promotion since returning this past November.
The foremost question on the minds of every wrestling fan is when the proposed splitting of the W.W.F. into two separate promotions is going to take place. The talk of the industry for the past several weeks, fans have grown increasingly impatient as the split has been delayed several times now.
Ross stated they’re currently working out the finer points of the split but that he didn’t have a set timeline as to when fans could expect to see it happen.
“That’s a creative issue that would be better if asked of Vince,” Ross informed SLAM! Wrestling over the phone from his office in Stamford, CT. “I don’t know when the brand is going to be split, I just know that they are. It is going to happen, though. Absolutely it will.”
Ross went on to speculate that it “could” happen either before next month’s ‘No Way Out’ pay-per-view or just before WrestleMania but cautioned “you shouldn’t read too much into that.”
Turning his attention to the return of Triple H this past Monday on RAW, Ross felt it was a night that the main event star “will never forget”.
“It was a night that’ll be one of those significant moments in a guy’s career and I was happy to share in that. He really has worked overtime to get better in rehab. I don’t know of anybody I’ve ever been around to train harder, eight to ten hours a day virtually every day for weeks and weeks and weeks, to make it back. Thus far, knock on wood, he’s feeling very well.”
Ross went on to confess an admiration for Triple H over his ability to return from such a serious injury.
“He’s a guy that trains like a warrior in the gym. He sticks to a rigid diet. He’s probably as dedicated a trainer as far as hitting that gym and watching what he eats, as anybody I’ve ever been around. Even when he was on crunches, his diet was such a huge diet. He stayed right with it. I admire that.”
Ross also revealed a deep-rooted respect for Chris Jericho for rising to the challenge of being the W.W.F. World Champion.
“He works his ass off, he’s a top hand, he’s reliable, he’s professional, there’s absolutely nothing to be unhappy about with Chris Jericho as our champion. He certainly deserved the opportunity. I’ve always been a big fan of his and I admire his character.”
Ross also had glowing praise for Ric Flair and the way he’s had such a big influence in the WWF locker room.
“I think a lot of the young guys we have on our roster are big Flair fans and he’s been very gracious with his time. He has melted into the team and the locker room exceptionally well. He’s treated respectfully, he’s communicated with openly and I think he really appreciates that.”
“I know we’re very thankful that we got him. He deserves to be seen with a smile on his face because he certainly paid his dues and left his mark on the business,” continued Ross. “He’s arguably the greatest in-ring performer that I personally saw. He deserves good things and good experiences and I hope we’re able to facilitate that for him. He has been a huge positive for us behind the cameras.”
Ross was quick to deflect criticisms made by WWF fans that the promotion was not using Flair to his full advantage and that he should be more involved in the main event mix.
“In front of the cameras it’s subjective because people can look at him on TV and Flair fans what him used more and the other fans that have not grown up with the Flair legacy might want him used less. You can’t make everybody happy. You never can. But all I can judge him on is how he’s fitting in the real scheme of things in the locker room and with the TV personnel and he’s been absolutely tremendous to work with. We are very thankful he’s with the company and I think he can contribute for a long time to come.”
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Jamie Stewart: of Xiu Xiu
by Jonathan Meiburg | Photographs by Angela Sco & Jamie by Huy Ngo
As the principal writer, performer and engineer behind the group Xiu Xiu, Jamie Stewart has been responsible for some of the most exciting and unsettling indie music of the last decade, attracting a following that's almost as fanatical in its devotion to the band as Jamie is to his own craft. Xiu Xiu's music deals in improbable contrasts — it's confrontational, but strangely catchy and appealing, frightening, but wry and funny, and resolutely imaginative and human in a way that bucks all trends. This is a man who's toured with a drum machine, a harmonium and a set of tuned gongs. Someone who released his new album, Dear God, I Hate Myself, in a special edition that included a piece of handmade chocolate and a T-shirt with "Xiu Xiu for Life" inked in what I'm pretty sure is his own blood. I've wanted to work with Jamie ever since my band Shearwater toured with him some years ago. Late last year we finally did, recording an album in a week with our friend John Congleton, and my suspicions about Jamie were confirmed. He's as dedicated, open-minded and impish in the studio as you would expect from his singular records.
You quite literally grew up with digital recording.
In the 1990s my dad worked at Digidesign. I think at the time Pro Tools was four channels and Mac-only, so they were developing an eight- channel version for PCs called Session 8. My dad brought home a prototype and said, "Here, learn to use this." This was way before everyone on earth had digital systems in their houses, and I knew so little about recording and music that I didn't realize how rarefied this was. It prompted me to start writing songs, and because I wasn't coming from an analog background I didn't have to unlearn that way of recording. I could rearrange ideas and experiment with sounds piled on each other in colored blocks. I spent a lot of time picking the colors. Before that I played a lot of half-assed slap bass, so the computer saved me from playing in Limbomaniacs cover bands at decayed frat reunions.
Working with you, I was amazed how you could think several moves ahead in the process — how a sound we made by accident in the studio might be brought into a song through minute adjustments in time or pitch. What are your favorite ways of manipulating sounds?
Changing the feel of things by moving them maybe 10 or 30 milliseconds is a wonderful part of digital music. Probably the trick I rely on most is the ancient pitch shift plug-in I have from my 2001-era Pro Tools setup. It doesn't really pitch shift anything so much as mangle it without any sort of predictable rhyme or reason. I love having a melody that seems to be going somewhere, and then one note is a "what-the- fuck?" sound. Then the melody continues, looking over its shoulder and wondering what happened to it. It's also really great for writing a melody with a percussion sound. You figure out the pitch of a gong or whatever, and then you record that melody where you want it in the song on a throwaway sound. Then you record one gong hit and line copies of it up against the attacks of the throwaway sound — because you know the pitch of the gong, you can pitch shift to intervals that follow the melody. It retains the original sound better if you turn off the time correction, but if you want to destroy it, leave it on. This is fun to do even with a sound you could play normally, like a mandolin. It gives it this kind of wrong feeling.
I love that for you, "wrong" usually means "good."
In Xiu Xiu rehearsal parlance, "That sounds too right" means, "Please try something different." When I was about 19 a friend gave me a cassette by Tom Ze ?, where there were buzz saws going along with very beautiful guitars and percussion. At about that same time I saw Einstürzende Neubauten after they were described to me as "these guys who have faces that make you want to punch them, and then they throw a microphone on the ground and smash it with a girder." These [bands] were important for me. I think making wrong sounds is a way to subvert not being able to be as harmonically expressive as I would like to be physically. I can't put across the emotion I want to by fingering a chord because I can't play well enough. But I can try to glue an array of smashy peeps together in a way that creates that feeling.
I've been listening to your new record [Dear God, I Hate Myself], and it's so dense and rich that I can hardly believe you made it at home. What's the usual budget for a Xiu Xiu record?
The usual Xiu Xiu budget is zero dollars. My dad snagged a bunch of weird prototypes from Digidesign, so even though my system is old, at the time it was the top of the line. People laugh at it, but it still works! I buy equipment occasionally — I might as well own it rather than borrow against our royalties to rent it. When you don't begin your record $28,000 in the hole, checks actually arrive...
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Years ago, before they hired (Tape Op contributor) Chris Koltay to tour with them, I mixed the band Deerhunter at a festival. Afterward I went to find the band and say hello. Lead singer and guitarist...
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Monitoring planet earth with ABB instrumentation
Advanced ABB instrumentation is helping space and meteorological agencies all over the world better understand complex processes in the atmosphere and improve their ability to forecast the weather and monitor global climate change. The latest is the Japanese satellite GOSAT (Greenhouse gases Observing SATellite), launched Jan. 22. Its main component is an ABB spatial interferometer.
ABB is the world’s leading supplier of advanced analytical solutions to measure gases and chemicals in the earth’s atmosphere and monitor the dynamic processes that create the world’s weather and the forces that create our climate.
Many of the world’s space agencies and meteorological offices rely on ABB analytical solutions to take these vital measurements in ground-based, airborne and space applications.
Often orbiting in satellites hundreds of kilometers above earth, the solutions provide unique, accurate data on critical phenomena such as ozone depletion and greenhouse gas concentrations, as well as the presence of toxic chemicals during and after natural and manmade disasters.
The cutting-edge ABB solutions are based on Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and are the main analytical components on the satellites and aircraft that carry them. Among the many high-profile installations are: (more…)
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Microsoft’s ‘green dashboard’ manages energy costs and consequences
Sunday, March 1st, 2009
Businesses are undergoing a ‘massive paradigm shift’ to green computing, said a Microsoft exec whose new tool offers to help.
Once, businesses were interested in green computing mainly as a matter of corporate responsibility. But now, increasing regulatory pressures and skyrocketing fuel prices are spurring companies to want to take a very hard look at both their carbon footprints and energy costs, according to Jennifer Pollard, a senior product manager at Microsoft.
Earlier this month, Microsoft released the first edition of a tool aimed at taking the heavy lifting out of measuring the environmental impact of business activities and tracking your company’s expenditures on oil, gas, and other forms of energy.
Available free of charge to Dynamics AX 2009 customers, the new Environment Sustainability Dashboard sits directly on top of Microsoft’s ERP system, displaying information captured elsewhere in the system in easy-to-read reports, Pollard said, in a briefing for Betanews.
Information about a company’s expenditures on energy might be funneled from purchase orders (POs) or invoices within the AX 2009 system, she illustrated. With this information readily at hand in graphical views, it grows simpler for businesses to reduce their energy costs and carbon footprints.
Source: Beta News
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First Solar breaks solar energys $1 per watt barrier
This is great news…soon it will be possible to have solar powered nodes at a low cost. As a comparison point, solar panels cost about $7/watt in 2002…hmm…wonder if this has anything to do with the 2 gigs of RAM I bought for $20…
First Solar Inc this week claimed a milestone in the solar industry toward providing a sustainable and affordable solar energy solution: solar modules manufactured below the $1 per watt point, at a cost of $0.98 per watt.
“This was truly a worldwide goal,” said Ken Zweibel, director of the Institute for the Analysis of Solar Energy at George Washington University. “The solar industry has been aiming at this goal for the past 25 years, and now it has been met by First Solar. The US leads the world in photovoltaics in terms of the technology with First Solar being the lowest cost practical manufacturing modules below $0.98 per watt and SunPower reporting the highest solar converting efficiency of approximately 20%.”
San Jose-based SunPower last May touted full-scale solar cell protototypes at 23.4% efficiency. The company has reported improvements in mass production since its first all-back contact solar cell prototype in 2003. CEO Tom Werner has stated that SunPower’s Gen 2 technology in mass production since 2007 is 22% efficient.
Source: Electronic New
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Iran Claims It Has Made World’s Most Powerful Natural Gas Car
The Middle East’s largest automaker has unveiled a four-door sedan, claiming its engine is the world’s most powerful run by natural gas. It’s a significant development in a country that has converted more than 250,000 cars to run on the stuff.
The company, Iran Khodro, says the turbocharged engine in the Samand Soren ELX produces 150 horsepower, 37 more than the CNG-powered Honda Civic GX and just four short of the gasoline-burning four-cylinder Toyota Camry.
Iran Khodro unveiled the car Saturday in Tehran, and the Tehran Times says it was developed “under the intellectual property of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” which explains why there was a picture of the Ayatollah looking over the car.
Company CEO Manouchehr Manteqi says the car meets Euro IV emissions standards and adds, “its nominal power will not decline even at the height of 2,000 meters above sea level.” That’s 6,561 feet for the metrically challenged, and it’s significant because Tehran, like Denver, is located about 5,000 feet above sea level.
Manteqi didn’t offer any other details on the car, but the Samand LX uses a 1.7-liter four-cylinder that produces 100 horsepower. It does 0 to 62 mph in 11.9 seconds and tops out at 115 mph.
Iran Khodro is partially owned by the government, and it has a joint venture with Peugeot Renault to build the Logan econobox (sold in Iran as the Tondar 90) and with Peugeot to produce the 206 compact and 405 sedan. Although the global auto industry is slumping, Iran Khodro plans to ramp up production and ease its dependence on foreign suppliers, according to Reuters.
Tehran, a city of 12 million people, has long been plagued by pollution. That’s changed in recent years as the city has adopted natural gas buses, forced taxis to convert to CNG and taken decrepit old cars off the road. More than 250,000 cars have been converted to natural gas since 2004, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Photo: Associated Press
Source: wired
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Posted in Automotive, Energy, Go Green, Reviews | 6 Comments »
Got Manure? These Trucks Run on It
A California dairy has converted a pair of 18-wheelers to run on biomethane produced from cow manure, creating what is believed to be the nation’s first cow-pie–powered trucks.
Hilarides Dairy will use manure produced by 10,000 cows to generate 226,000 cubic feet of biomethane daily — enough to reduce the Central Valley farm’s diesel fuel consumption by 650 gallons a day.
“For us it made sense to invest in this technology. Now we can utilize the dairy’s potential to power our trucks in addition to generating electricity for our operations,” Rob Hilarides (pictured above), owner of the dairy, said. “This will significantly reduce our energy costs and give us some protection from volatile energy prices.”
Not to mention something to do with all that manure.
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High-Tech Shocks Turn Bumps Into Power
Students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a shock absorber that harnesses energy as it smooths your ride, and they say it can improve fuel efficiency by as much as 10 percent.
The regenerative shock absorber uses the oscillations of a vehicle’s suspension to generate electricity. Its inventors claim a heavy-duty truck using six of their GenShock shock absorbers can produce enough power to displace the alternator, thereby increasing engine efficiency and fuel economy. The students have attracted the attention of AM General, the company behind the military Humvee, and believe future iterations of GenShock could improve the fuel economy of passenger cars and extend the range of electric vehicles.
“I want this to be a standard feature on heavy vehicles and eventually hybrid consumer vehicles and electric vehicles,” Shakeel Avadhany, who led the GenShock team, told Wired.com.
The power-producing shock is the latest example of the push to recapture energy from automobiles that is otherwise wasted. Turbochargers are the most obvious — and oldest — example, but more recent developments include the regenerative braking systems used in hybrids and electric cars. The quest to increase efficiency also has automakers increasingly replacing mechanical components like air conditioning and power-steering pumps with electric ones to ease the load on the engine and save fuel. These technologies will grow more common as automakers strive to increase fuel efficiency and extend battery range.
“You main losses are friction, braking and heat,” says Spencer Quong, senior vehicles analyst with the Union of Concerned Scientists. “Anything you can do to regain energy there will improve efficiency.”
Avadhany, a senior studying materials engineering, started toying with the idea of a wasted energy in August 2007. He and classmate Paul Abel set out to identify where energy leaks from vehicles and figure out how to reclaim it.
It wasn’t long before they focused on shock absorbers, which expand and compress countless times over their lifetimes. The kinetic energy is lost as heat. They figured there had to be some way of capturing that energy, which their tests show can be “a significant amount” — especially in heavy-duty vehicles.
“The amount of energy available in the suspension is on par with the energy coming out of the alternator,” Avadhany said. “It’s 6 to 10 kilowatts for a heavy truck and 3 to 4 kilowatts for a passenger car.”
The students developed a shock absorber that forces hydraulic fluid through a turbine attached to a generator. It is controlled by an active electronic system that optimizes damping to provide a smoother ride while generating electricity to recharge the battery or operate electrical equipment. Should the electronics fail for any reason, GenShock works just like a regular shock absorber.
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Listen: Emotional Oranges – Someone Else | Stream
With a new project set to arrive on May 10th, we can expect to hear a lot more from Emotional Oranges. Today Emotional Oranges are back with a new track from the upcoming album, ‘The Juice: Vol. 1.’ The track is called “Someone Else,” a smooth new effort that finds the duo giving us another example of their unique sound and talents.
Speaking about the single, the duo stated: “This is the first time we’ve collaborated on a track outside of our camp.” They added “Dante Jones of THEY. helped produce this one, we wanted it to be on some 2020 Dr. Dre x Emotional Oranges energy. Wrote it about openly telling my girl that if she’s unhappy, she needs to go be with someone else!” This is definitely one you’ll want to check out.
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New East End Arts recording studio available to local musicians, students
By Krysten Massa
A project nearly five decades in the making has come to fruition for East End Arts.
The nonprofit arts organization announced the opening of a new recording studio at its downtown Riverhead Carriage House, which will allow musicians from across the East End and neighboring towns to record on professional equipment.
The new control room is complete with a Midas Venice 24 mixing console and an iMac computer equipped with the industry standard Protools recording software and connects to the current space where musicians play.
“Having a recording studio here at the school is educational for our students,” said EEA education director Diane Giardi. “They are able to hear and understand how audio is manipulated. It’s a creative process.”
Ms. Giardi said a recording studio was part of the original plan when the Carriage House was built in the early ’70s. The project never gained traction and, as years passed, funding for it never materialized.
That finally changed in November, when the nonprofit secured partial funding for the $10,000 project from The Joel Foundation, which helps fund musical endeavors through legendary piano man Billy Joel.
The facility has been named The Jesse F. Sherman Recording Studio in honor of a young Riverhead man who had attended East End Arts and died at a young age. His family was driving force behind the project. His mother, Paulette, donated equipment from her son’s private studio, where he used to record music.
“We wanted to give back to the community,” Ms. Sherman said. “It’s going to help a lot of people.”
The EEA studio, which features a full range of new microphones and outboard gear, will be open to the public for use by appointment, Ms. Giardi said. Riverhead native Noah Gorman will run the studio as sound engineer. The 24-year-old said he’s been involved with East End Arts for about seven years. He studied audio at BOCES and attended Pennsylvania Academy for Media Production.
Mr. Gorman said that although there are other recording studios in the area, none is as readily available to the public as the East End Arts space.
“I think it’s all just going to be great,” he said. “I know a lot of people who are already excited.”
Ms. Giardi said she’s already received calls inquiring about the studio — many from students who need to record demos to send to colleges.
Bill Sperl, an audio production teacher at Eastern Suffolk BOCES, also had a hand in creating the new studio. He gave his students a project centered on listing all the equipment that would be needed, as well as making design recommendations.
“Long Island is a hotbed of talent and maybe that next superstar will come out of the new studio at EEA,” Mr. Sperl wrote in an email. “We are all very excited about future collaborations between EEA and the audio production class at Eastern Suffolk BOCES.”
A two-hour minimum reservation will be required. Rates for East End Arts members are $45 an hour or $320 for a full day of recording. For non-members, the cost is $65 an hour and $480 for the day. Half-day prices are $160 for members and $240 for non-members.
A public ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Friday, April 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. Guests can talk to Mr. Gorman, listen to a demo and learn about the equipment.
“We are so grateful to everyone involved in making this a reality,” Ms. Giardi said.
Photo: Sound engineer Noah Gorman at the new East End Arts recording studio last Tuesday. (Credit: Krysten Massa)
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Important Current Affairs Quiz 19th April 2020
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Important Current Affairs Quiz 19th April
Which state has decided that the health workers who are directly engaged in the treatment of Corona patients will be given a service amount of Rs 10 thousand every month as honorarium?
Madhya Pradesh government has decided that the health workers who are directly engaged in the treatment of Corona patients will be given a service amount of Rs 10 thousand every month as honorarium.
If employees of other departments engaged in the service of Corona patients are also be infected then they will also be given Rs 10 thousand as service amount.
Madhya Pradesh: State Animal – Barasingha.
State Bird – Indian Paradise Flycatcher.
National Parks – Bandhavgarh National Park, Fossil National Park, Kanha National Park, Madhav National Park, Panna National Park, Pench (Priyadarshini) National Park, Sanjay National Park, Satpura National Park.
Dams – Bansagar Dam (Sone river), Bheemgarh dam (Wainganga river), Gandhi Sagar Dam (Chambal River), Indira Sagar Dam (Narmada River) and Omkareshwar Dam (Narmada River).
In April 2020, which of the following has acquired Britain’s iconic sporting motorcycle, “Norton”, in an all-cash deal?
TVS Motor Company
TVS Motor Company has acquired Britain’s iconic sporting motorcycle, “Norton”, in an all-cash deal.
The brand is renowned for its classic models and eclectic range of luxury motorcycles.
The brand, which was founded by James Lansdowne Norton, in Birmingham, in 1898 will retain its distinctive identity with dedicated and specific business plans.
All postal employees, including Gramin Dak Sevaks, will get Rs ________ lakh compensation in case they succumb to COVID-19.
All postal employees, including Gramin Dak Sevaks, will get Rs 10 lakh compensation in case they succumb to COVID-19.
The guidelines will come into effect immediately and continue for the entire period till the crisis of COVID-19 is over.
The postal services come under essential services and apart from regular services, the post offices are also delivering food packets and medicines.
Saharai Oram passed away in April 2020. He was related to which of the following fields?
Veteran tribal leader and former Odisha Minister Saharai Oram passed away in April 2020.
In 1977, he was elected from the same constituency as a Janata Party candidate, in 1980 as Janata-S candidate, 1990 as Janata Dal candidate and in 2000 as an Independent.
Oram was first elected to the Odisha Assembly from Champua constituency in 1971 as an Utkal Congress candidate.
When is the global annual event WVD (World Voice Day) held?
WVD (World Voice Day) is a global annual event held on 16 April dedicated to the phenomenon of voice celebration.
The aim is to show the enormous value of the voice in people’s daily lives.
The idea to dedicate a special day, annually on 16 April to the voice was first launched in the year 1999 by the Society of Laryngology & Voice in Brazil.
In April 2020, astronomers have spotted a record-breaking supernova, the largest ever observed. In which year was the supernova first observed?
Astronomers have spotted a record-breaking supernova, the largest ever observed.
The spectacular stellar explosion released enough light to cover its entire galaxy, outshining normal supernovae by 500 times.
The supernova was first observed in February 2016 by the Panoramic Survey Telescopes and Rapid Response System observatory in Hawaii.
In April 2020, which of the following applications has reached 50 million downloads in just 13 days, making it the word's fastest downloaded app?
Nyaya Bandhu
PM-JAY
One Delhi App
Aarogya Setu app has reached 50 million downloads in just 13 days, making it the word's fastest downloaded app.
This was announced by NITI Aayog CEO, Amitabh Kant.
The app tracks COVID-19 cases around and help in fighting the virus on an individual level.
The app has been developed by the National Informatics Centre.
In April 2020, Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS) has sold its ________% stake in IL&FS Wind Power Services Ltd (IWPSL) to ORIX Corporation, Japan, for Rs 6.05 crore.
Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS) has sold its 100% stake in IL&FS Wind Power Services Ltd (IWPSL) to ORIX Corporation, Japan, for Rs 6.05 crore.
IWPSL, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IL&FS Energy Development Company (IEDSL), is engaged in providing supervisory and management support services to seven operating wind power generating special purpose vehicles (SPVs).
A government-appointed committee of experts has proposed an institutional framework for valuers by way of setting up the National Institute of Valuers. Who was the head of the panel?
M S Sahoo
Navrang Saini
Shashank Saxena
Krishnamurthy Subramanian
Sudhaker Shukla
A government-appointed committee of experts has proposed an institutional framework for valuers by way of setting up the National Institute of Valuers.
The panel, headed by IBBI (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India) Chairperson M S Sahoo, has also submitted the 'Draft Valuers Bill, 2020'.
The panel was constituted by the ministry on August 30, 2019.
Who is the author of the book titled “Shuttling to the Top: The Story of P V Sindhu”?
Ashwin Sanghi
Krishnaswamy V
Vikram Chandra
A book titled “Shuttling to the Top: The Story of P V Sindhu” authored by Krishnaswamy V has been published by HarperCollins on Amazon digital platform.
It conveys the story of one of the finest badminton players in the world.
It tells her life from the time when, while living in Secunderabad, she travelled over 40 km every day by train to get to P Gopichand’s academy and train.
What is the rank of Achanta Sharath Kamal as per the latest senior men’s rankings released by ITTF in April 2020?
Achanta Sharath Kamal surpassed compatriot Gnanasekaran Sathiyan to become the highest-ranked Indian men table tennis player.
He grabbed 31st position in the latest senior men’s rankings released by International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF).
Sharath has taken a leap of seven spots to claim the 31st position.
Meanwhile, in the senior women’s rankings, Manika Batra is at the 63rd spot.
In April 2020, where have a group of researchers recorded a new serpent and named it Salazar’s pit viper?
A group of researchers have recorded a new serpent and named it Salazar’s pit viper.
The new species, Trimeresurus Salazar is the fifth variety of reptile to have been discovered in Arunachal Pradesh in a little more than a year.
The name was inspired by Salazar Slytherin, the co-founder of J.K. Rowlings’ fictional Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Arunachal Pradesh: State Animal – Gayal.
State Bird – Great Hornbill.
National Parks – Mouling National Park, Namdapha National Park.
Dams – Dibang Dam (Dibang River), Ranganadi Dam (Ranganadi River), Subansiri Lower Dam (Subansiri River).
Astronomers have found an Earth-size planet called Kepler-1649c in its star’s habitable zone. The planet is located ________ light-years from Earth.
Astronomers have found an Earth-size planet in its star’s habitable zone.
A team of transatlantic scientists discovered this exoplanet while they were scanning through old observations data from NASA's Kepler space telescope, which the space agency retired in 2018.
The planet called Kepler-1649c, located 300 light-years from Earth, is most similar to Earth in size and estimated temperature.
According to the SBI Ecowrap report released in April 2020, India's GDP growth may fall to how much per cent in FY21 owing to coronavirus crisis?
India's GDP growth may fall to 1.1% in FY21 owing to coronavirus crisis, as per a report.
The nominal GDP for FY21 could be around 4.2 per cent as there is a possibility of subsidies outstripping tax collection, the SBI Ecowrap report said.
Similarly, the rate of growth in FY20 is expected to fall to 4.1 per cent from 5 per cent estimated by several agencies before the COVID-19 outbreak.
In April 2020, which of the following announced that its individual policyholders will get COVID-19 related additional benefit up to Rs 500,000 at no additional cost?
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
SBI Life Insurance Company
Aegon Life Insurance Company
Tata AIA Life Insurance
Reliance Nippon Life Insurance
Tata AIA Life Insurance on 15 April 2020 announced additional benefits for its Policyholders and Agents.
As part of Tata AIA Life's initiative, its individual policyholders will get COVID-19 related additional benefit up to Rs 500,000 at no additional cost.
This is a first of its kind initiative in India.
In April 2020, RBI launched latest round of quarterly order books, inventories and capacity utilisation survey of the manufacturing sector. Since which year has RBI been conducting the survey on a quarterly basis?
The Reserve Bank of India on 16 April 2020 launched the latest round of quarterly order books, inventories and capacity utilisation survey (OBICUS) of the manufacturing sector.
The survey provides valuable input for monetary policy formulation.
RBI launched the 49th round of survey for the reference period January-March 2020.
The RBI has been conducting the survey on a quarterly basis since 2008.
As per the Gartner 2019 Digital Workplace Survey, which country is the most digitally dexterous country in the world?
The Gartner 2019 Digital Workplace Survey found that India is the most digitally dexterous country in the world.
It is followed by the UK and the US.
India has the largest Gen Z workforce along with the desire to learn new skills using digital technologies in the workplace.
27 per cent of the digital workers in India are skilled experts in digital technology for work purposes.
India's renewable energy subsidies fell ________ per cent from 2017-18 to 2018-19, while its oil and gas subsidies increased by 65 per cent.
India's renewable energy subsidies fell 35 per cent from 2017-18 to 2018-19, while its oil and gas subsidies increased by 65 per cent.
This was revealed in a study by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW).
The study is titled Mapping India's Energy Subsidies 2020.
The Cyber Coordination Centre has issued an advisory on the secure use of ZOOM Meeting Platform by private individuals. The Cyber Coordination Centre comes under which of the following ministries?
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
The Cyber Coordination Centre, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has issued an advisory on the secure use of ZOOM Meeting Platform by private individuals.
This advisory states that the platform is not for use by Government officers/officials for official purposes.
The guidelines have been issued to safeguard private individuals who would still like to use the platform for private purposes.
Which of the following is/are conducting online programmes to practise social behaviours required to control the transmission of COVID-19 cases in villages?
National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj
Ministry of Skill Development And Entrepreneurship
Both 1 and 2
All 1, 2 and 3
More than 28.33 lakh community leaders are being trained through online programmes to practise social behaviours required to control the transmission of COVID-19 cases in villages.
The programme is being conducted by the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) in collaboration with UNICEF Hyderabad Field Office.
Important Current Affairs 19th April 2020 in Hindi with PDF
Important Current Affairs 19th April 2020 with PDF
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FEATURED ARTICLES A Defiant Iran To Begin Using IR-8 Centrifuges As Soon As Nuke...
A Defiant Iran To Begin Using IR-8 Centrifuges As Soon As Nuke Deal Closes
(above) Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, left, Head of Iranian Atomic Energy Organization Ali Akbar Salehi, second left, Special Assistant to Iranian president Hossein Fereydoun, second right, and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
While there is no deal in regards to the nuclear development of Iran, there are more snippets flowing out of Iran that raises serious, serious concerns about any acceptance of Iran’s position to continue its’ march to nuclear power status. Mentioned here is another concern coming to light, as well as my original report under date of April 8th. The stakes could barely be higher for the security and safety of the Middle East, as well as for the United States.
Dr. Lyle –
Iran will begin using its latest generation IR-8 centrifuges as soon as its nuclear deal with the world powers goes into effect, Iran’s foreign minister and nuclear chief told members of parliament on Tuesday, according to Iran’s semi-official FARS news agency.
If accurate, the report appears to make a mockery of the world powers’ much-hailed framework agreement with Iran, since such a move clearly breaches the US-published terms of the deal, and would dramatically accelerate Iran’s potential progress to the bomb.
Iran has said that its IR-8 centrifuges enrich uranium 20 times faster than the IR-1 centrifuges it currently uses.
According to the FARS report, “Iran’s foreign minister and nuclear chief both told a closed-door session of the parliament on Tuesday that the country would inject UF6 gas into the latest generation of its centrifuge machines as soon as a final nuclear deal goes into effect by Tehran and the six world powers.”
It said that Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) head Ali Akbar Salehi made the promise when they briefed legislators on the framework agreement, and claimed the move was permitted under the terms of the deal.
“The AEOI chief and the foreign minister presented hopeful remarks about nuclear technology R&D which, they said, have been agreed upon during the talks (with the six world powers), and informed that gas will be injected into IR8 (centrifuge machines) with the start of the (implementation of the) agreement,” FARS quoted Javad Karimi Qoddousi, a member of the parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, as saying.
Qoddousi said the Iranian Foreign Ministry plans to release a fact sheet presenting Iran’s version of the framework understandings in the next few days. “Those issues that have stirred serious concern among the Iranians will be revised and released in this fact sheet,” he said.
Earlier Tuesday, Israel Radio reported that Zarif told the lawmakers that Iran was capable of producing an atomic bomb at any given moment, but will refrain from doing so due to religious Islamic injunctions against such a move.
Major differences have emerged between the P5+1 powers and Iran over what was agreed in the framework deal.
“Parameters” detailed by the US leave no doubt whatsoever, however, that the use of anything other than the most basic, first generation IR-1 centrifuges is barred for 10 years, and that even R&D on advanced centrifuges will be severely constrained.
“Iran will only enrich uranium at the Natanz facility, with only 5,060 IR-1 first-generation centrifuges for ten years,” the US parameters state. “Iran has agreed to only enrich uranium using its first generation (IR-1 models) centrifuges at Natanz for ten years, removing its more advanced centrifuges… Iran will not use its IR-2, IR-4, IR-5, IR-6, or IR-8 models to produce enriched uranium for at least ten years,” the US document adds. “For ten years, enrichment and enrichment research and development will be limited to ensure a breakout timeline of at least 1 year. Beyond 10 years, Iran will abide by its enrichment and enrichment R&D plan submitted to the IAEA, and pursuant to the JCPOA, under the Additional Protocol resulting in certain limitations on enrichment capacity.”
A French fact-sheet seen by The Times of Israel takes a similar position. It provides for Iran to gradually introduce the use of IR-2 and IR-4 centrifuges to enrich uranium after 12 years. It does not provide for the use of IR-8 centrifuges. The French fact sheet does specify that Iran will be allowed to continue R&D work on the advanced IR-4, IR-5, IR-6 and IR-8 centrifuges.
A document issued by the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Friday also does not assert an Iranian right to use IR-8 centrifuges. Its only reference to the IR-8 is as follows: “According to the reached solutions, Iran will continue its research and development on advanced machines and will continue the initiation and completion phases of the research and development process of IR-4, IR-5, IR-6, and IR-8 centrifuges during the 10-year period of the Comprehensive Plan for Joint Action.”
SOURCE: The Times of Israel
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A bypass in life V – the best heart surgeon in Malaysia?
One of the things that Unspun has learned from this bypass saga is that while the bypass operation itself is important, it is actually the post-surgery care that is just as important. Get bad aftercare and you’re stuffed in more ways than one. One of my friends tell me this horrendous story of a patient who had his lungs collapse, a steel pin holding the sternum together come loose and all sorts of unnecessary suffering her uncle went through because of bad aftercare.
I first heard of my heart surgeon would-be from my cardiologist, who’s no light weight in repetitional terms the Malaysian medical profession himself. In his opinion if I had to have heart surgery, and I did, then I should seek the best heart surgeon in Malaysia and that is Datuk Dr Rozali Wathooth from the Sime Darby Medical Center (they changed the name in a fit of rebranding but everyone else still calls it the Subang Jaya Medical Center). As a cardiologist, he said, he’s seen Dr Rozali’s grafts and they are all very good and lasting. he even ventured that one of Dr Rozali’s grafts should last me at least another 20 years, provided, of course, that I take care of myself in terms of diet and exercise.
The cardiologist also said that Dr Rozali was very fussy about which cases he took on, but he was quite confident that he would take on my case. That was abut two months ago and my trip to Malaysia was a short one.
What happened thereafter was a rushed attempt to meet up with Dr Rozali for my first examination with him. We managed to secure a Saturday morning meeting but was sent to the wrong hospital by the cardiologist’s secretary. That laid the ground for my first meeting with Dr Rozali. Once we (the missus was with me) we frantically called Dr Rozali’s office and tried to reschedule. The secretary said that Datuk would wait for us.
When we finally got there we met up with Dr Rozali, a 60+ slightly built man who’s calmness and geniality seemed like oases in our agitated state of having to rush about. He then examined me. What struck me about the examination was his thoroughness and insistence on doing things, even the simple things like taking your blood pressure, himself instead of delegating it to a nurse. He was also thorough in getting my medical history and debriefing me on what to expect.
That set the ground for my bypass operation, originally schedule for June 13 but was, as explained in an earlier posting, delayed to June 17 because of a fever. I checked in to the hospital a day before and was examined by Dr Rozali who also spent about an hour counselling me and my wife of what to expect during the operation and after.
This was followed by briefings from the anesthetist and the ward nurse, then we were sent up to the ICU for another briefing. I found that these briefings helped a lot because they made you prepared for what was to come.
The operation itself was dramatic (see Bypass IV) but it was nothing to me because I was out cold from the general anesthetic. When I came to my wife, sister and her boyfriend was there together with Dr Rozali.
Over the next few weeks Dr Rozali was to exhibit such a level of care, understanding, compassion and humility that I was swept away.
It seemed that he was always there at the hospital, making personal visits to me and other patients at least twice a day. In all our conversations he just seemed so understanding, caring and unperturbed that you felt better after taking to him, no matter the level of pain you felt.
He was also very strict about not taking chances with his patients. For some reason, probably a residual effect of the aspirin I was taking (but stopped a week prior to he operation) I had a tendency to bleed. Dr Rozali was very careful to keep the two tubes leading from my sternum to drain the “bad blood” from the operation scars for four days until the flow ebbed to an acceptable volume. It was only then that I was discharged from the ICU.
During my time recovering in the hospital I managed to speak to some of the nurses, some of whom had been with Dr Rozali for years. The head of the cardiac ward, for instance, speak of Dr Rozali in glowing terms. She said that he was so dedicated to his job that he has been knon to sleep at the ICU beside the patients. Also she said that Dr Rozali was exceptionally patient. All her nurses could call him at any time of the dy or night and he would answer in his unflappable calm manner. “He has never scolded a nurse or even been impatient with them, no matter what they called him on.”
This made him accessible to his patients at all times, something that Unspun tested when the aspirin he was taking caused him to have some hemorrhoids. All I had to do was to call the cardiac ward and leave a message with the nurses and Dr Rozali would call back soon after to listen and advice.
Two days after discharge Dr Rozali called Unspun to see if th rash he developed because of an allergic reaction to some medication was clearing up. And he called up direct, without a secretary to patch me through. I remember thinking to myself then: “How many top notch doctors would be that unpretentious and carign to do that?”
These and many other instances leads Unspun to agree with my cardiologist that Dr Rozali’s probably the best heart surgeon in Malaysia (Incidentally, a classmate of mine who also had to have a bypass operation more than a year ago did his homework more thoroughly than Unspun in seeking a heart surgeon. Aided by his sister who’s a doctor he made many inquiries and all answers seem to point to Dr Rozali as the best surgeon if you have to have a heart surgery. He went to Dr Rozali and now swears by him).
Dr Rozali has been at the forefront of cardiac surgery in Malaysia for a long time. A friend of mine in The Star in the 1980s remembers covering a story of how Dr Rozali performed the first open heart surgery in Malaysia then. Since then he’s gone on to perform hundreds of heart surgeries, reputedly with a 100% record of success. He also sits on the board of doctors for the Institut Jantung Negara, Malaysia’s premier heart center. That means he gets called in when VVIPs, such as former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, needs to have a bypass.
The information you can get about Dr Rozali’s achievements are abundant but what makes him so special as a a man and a doctor is the level of care, compassion, experience, expertise – and humility that he brings to his job. This sets him apart and makes Unspun, like his classmate, swear by Dr Rozali if you have to have a bypass. You’d never have a better heart surgeon anywhere else, IMHO.
Posted on July 12, 2010 July 12, 2010 Posted in Malaysia, personalTagged best heart surgeon, bypass, Dr Rozali Wathooth, heart surgery, medical By unspun
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28 replies to “A bypass in life V – the best heart surgeon in Malaysia?”
Indonesian doctors can learn a lot about bedside manner and being a good doctor to their patients from Dr. Rozali. When my dad had a surgery, the surgeon just came and went without any explanation. And if I hadn’t stopped him and asked a lot of questions, he wouldn’t even bother telling us anything.
Kongkor says:
Glad to know you’ve got the best surgeon in town and this is great. This is definitely a huge plus and it does wonder to the mind with a positive mental frame of mind for your full recovery.
Jacobian says:
so now the great question.who is the best heart surgeon in indonesia then? because surely I can’t go to malaysia.
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erwin pramudya says:
the best heart surgeon just for you,i things that the best
Was in the hospital in Canada a number of years ago and there was many Indonesian cardiologists working there.
Li Lian Thornstrom says:
Glad to hear you survived to tell the tale!
chai says:
he is remind me to the best surgeon in drama… i’m glad to hear that there is surgeon like him..
ranggaw0636 says:
@chai
which drama?
Sades says:
Good to know that hugely compassionate medical doctors with integrity and a heart (pardon the pun) do exist. You would remember my rather horrendous ‘post-surgery care’ experience in Malaysia years ago which totally destroyed my faith in orthodox medicine. Chat soon xx
tedted says:
amazing spirit for life.
Jen Richardson says:
Waaah Aduh! Aren’t doctors amazing when they are good! My son Jeremy has had 3 lots of heart surgery, the first at seven weeks old (then 21 months and 12 years). His cardiologist was an Englishman Brodie Knight, now somewhere in Scotland I think, then in Adelaide, Australia. His heart surgeon at Melbourne Children’s Hospital was Kiwi Roger Mee, since head-hunted to Boston US, lured I think by building a teaching hospital for/ around him. Amazing men in the new field of infant cardiatrics, probably still only 30 or so years old.
Jeremy now 23 was only the 21st child in Australia to survive birth without a pulmonary artery and land in the right decade to have a chance of survival.
The most terrifying op for us was the first one – his whole body was smaller than three adult hands laid side by side, his heart the size of his fist – for him the 3rd, because he was old enough to know it was happening and TOTALLY POWERLESS. So scary to go into an op after a briefing that includes – as it should – the fact that there’s a small possibility that he won’t survive. “Mum, can’t we just go home without doing this.” “No honey, without this operation you will definitely die”. Aduh aduh Kasian. I am delighted to hear that my friend UNSPUN has been re-spun in such a successful fashion. Bless the world’s good doctors, they’ve kept many a good man and woman alive to do great things with the extra days of their lives.
Figsroll says:
At his age, 60+, Dr. Rozali has amazing hair. His hair is very thick, amazing. Next time you’re in contact with him unspun, ask for the secret behind it.
Best wishes in your recovery.
Bun says:
Back in 85 or 86..Datuk Dr Rozali Wathooth was the guy who did the open heart surgery for me. I can’t really remember him personally because I was a baby back then but I would love to meet him again to say thank you. How I am able to see him?
can you tell me how is the best heart surgeon in indonesia and can you tell his id?
Liza @ Adzriel AB says:
Truly agree… he is the best surgeon.
Melisa Lai says:
Yes..Datuk Dr Rozali Wathooth,you are the best !!!
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Tan Pang Sing says:
Had my CABG done by Dr Rozali Wathooth on 19March2013. A wonderful surgeon and who is fully dedicated to his profession. Warm, caring and humble – such traits are difficult to find. An experienced surgery team, has been with him for more than 20 years. First class heart surgeon and has my full recommendation!!.
@Pang Sing: he’s a wonderful doctor and human being, isn’t he?
D Nair says:
Fast forward to 7th October 2013, my mother-in-law just had her surgery performed by this wonderful man. Arguably the best cardiothoracic surgery team in Malaysia today. Completely unassuming, humble, god given talent and skill and unlimited compassion. As you inspire the patients and families may you inspire the next generation of cardiothoracic surgeons in Malaysia and across the globe.
sumathy says:
he is the best surgeon indeed ! my mentor who saved my fathers life who had 25% chances of living! its true when they say doctor are not made but born
lim jit kit says:
I really appreciate the amount of efforts Unspun has taken to highlight the virtues of Dr. Rozali. Guess credit must be given where due.
My story on further enhanced how Unspun felt about Dr. Rozali. Like Unspun, I was fit , and was jogging 5 km , 4 times a week . However after my angiogram , my cardiologist confirmed I needed a bypass as there was some severe blockages in my main left artery. Being kiasu to ensure that I will be operate by a competent surgeon, , I never fail to take the opportunity to check out with a few cardiologists as to whom they would choose if they had to do a bypass operation. Not surprising, the answer is always Dr. Rozali from SJMC . Even my non heart specialists friends said that I am in good hands when I mentioned that I have chosen Dr Rozali for my bypass.surgery.
I did bypass on 5th June, 2014 . Prior to this , I have heard many scary stories about the need to cut you up and open the rib cage during a 6 hour operation but I am so comforted when my cousin who had an earlier a bypass told me that there is “no pain ” at all. It was a great surprise and gave me confidence to promptly go ahead esp . when he said ‘you will not regret ” having your operation carried out by Dr Rozali .
True to the word , I did not suffer any pain at all until the day I was discharged . The expected l coughing after the surgery was a discomfort but nothing unbearable.
When I was told Dr Rozali is the best around, I did not fully fathom the depth of their comments . I was thinking more about his skills and wealth of experience but little did I know that unsurpassed level of care and attention he would devote towards looking after me during the post surgery recovery stage . Given his stature of being a very renowned cardiothoracic surgeon in the country,, he is amazingly humble, unassuming and and gentle. There is no question too trivial for him to answer. His dedication is so assuring .
No matter how tired he is, he has been known to be beside the patient till wee hours in the morning.I always look forward towards his visitation as it is never the usual quick superficial type but one which is genuinely focus towards your well being. He asks questions and carefully check with the nurses to ensure everything has been looked into. He listen attentively if you have anything to say and never once has he ever being dismissive. His gentle patience and his unfailing winsome smile never fails to cheer up you up. His concern and dedication to your well being is beyond words. This is not only confirmed by the other patients in the ward but the nurses who says that they can phone l him anytime if anything is a amiss as Dr. Roazli is not the person who will show any signs of annoyance of being disturbed but genuinely to know how is the patient faring.
When I had some blood in my stools due to my inherent hemorrhoids and also some rashes due to drug allergies, I can clearly see his single mindedness and devotion. Never to take any chances , he took the trouble to call upon other consultants to ensure all is well.
.After hearing all the positive comments from my other friends and doctors, I can now also personally vouch and agree wholeheartedly with what my cousin brother had earlier said that “ I will not regret having him as my heart surgeon” as no one can deny his dedication and work ethics .
I pray that there will be more aspiring heart surgeons who not only have his excellent surgical skills but can emulate his level of gentle patience , dedication and passion , a very rare commodity in this money driven world. I count it a priviledge to be under his care and to me, there could only be one and only heart surgeon like Datuk Dr. Rozali Wathooth .
sk says:
Just came across this site. Yes, My hats to Datuk Dr Rozali Wathooth. He did my bypass in 2003. Great surgeon. He told me I have a 50 % chance . The other 50 % is God.While I have been seeing him & Dr Lawrence Chan for the past 11 years & he still keeping my heart pumping. He is the one & only surgeon who grafts the vein from your hand. Other surgeon mostly from the leg.
Whenever, he sees me every year, he told me to loose weight but I kept on ballooning. As for Bun who wrote in April 2011, you must be
in your early 30’s. Yes, you can still thank Datuk Dr. Rozali as he is practicing in Ara Medical Centre Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care
Lot 2, Jln Lapangan Terbang,
Seksyen U2, 40150 Shah Alam,
+603 5639 1212 (24 hours)
Thank you Datuk Dr Rozali.
Hehma says:
Indeed he is not only an excellent dr but also a wonderful person. His care is so personalised that you would feel that he is family you can trust. I had my surgery done in 2010 under him and must say have a new leash to life all because I was in good hands. Thank you Datuk Dr Rozali. May GOD bless u always.
I have to agree with all the wonderful reviews on Datuk Dr Rozali. He is simply the best man for any heart patient. Whilst i write this review from the hospital where my hubby was operated on recently, i say Dr Rozali you are simply the best surgeon ! May God Bless You .
Isn’t Dr Rozali just the best? Hope your hubby recovers soon!
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Security forces launch massive search operation in north Kashmir
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Senior J&K officials under lens in fake arms licence cases
Jaipur/Srinagar, July 19: Several senior Jammu and Kashmir government officials are under the scanner of the Rajasthan Police’s Anti Terror Squad, which is probing 4.29 lakh arms licences being issued in the last one decade from various districts of the state, officials said.
A majority of these licences were given to non-residents on the basis of forged documents, they alleged.
Taking cognisance of the ATS’ requests, pending since last year, the Jammu and Kashmir government issued a notification on July 12 asking divisional commissioners and deputy commissioners to submit a detailed report of those issued arms licences in the last year.
The order instructs the deputy commissioners of Kishtwar, Kupwara, Ganderbal in Kashmir region, Leh in Ladakh division and Rajouri, Ramban, Reasi and Udhampur in Jammu province to furnish all records within a month.
The deputy commissioners of all districts have been barred from issuing any further arms licences till further orders, it said.
It was decided during a meeting with Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra — the state is under Governor’s Rule — to direct all district magistrates to take urgent steps to revoke all individual arms licences issued to various persons, other than those to the army, paramilitary and police personnel, officials said.
The district magistrates were asked to ensure that all weapons are deposited in neighbouring police stations within 15 days — the period ends on July 27.
According to a senior Rajasthan Police official, the Jammu and Kashmir government was informed about the racket last year and several letters addressed to then chief secretary B B Vyas were sent.
“However, no information was shared with us,” he said.
Then superintendent of police Vikas Kumar, who is now deputy inspector general of the Rajasthan ATS, camped in Srinagar last year and in Jammu this year, but officials in the state refused to share any information, including the postings of previous deputy commissioners, it is learnt.
The Jammu and Kashmir government did not give lists of former special secretaries, deputy secretaries and under secretaries, saying all records were washed away in the 2014 floods.
“As regards to the incumbency chart of the officials posted in the arms section of the home department since 2001, it is informed that as per the concerned sections, all records were washed away during 2014 floods,” stated the communication from the state home department to Rajasthan Police.
According to ATS officials, 1,32,321 of the 1,43,013 licences in Jammu region’s Doda, Ramban and Udhampur districts were issued to those residing outside the state.
The figure for the entire state is 4,29,301, of which just 10 per cent were issued to residents in the state.
Senior officials in the governor’s office in Jammu and Kashmir said action will be taken against all those guilty of issuing fake licences.
As the probe into the alleged racket started gathering pace, the brother of a senior Jammu and Kashmir IAS officer was arrested by Rajasthan Police in Gurgaon recently. Police alleged that Rs 40 lakh was transferred into his account by a gun dealer.
“We have been desperately looking for a person who worked in the Jammu and Kashmir Home department but cooperation from the state is nil as they refuse to comply with our notice on the pretext that the notice has been sent under Indian Penal Code and the state follows Ranbir Penal Code,” an ATS official said.
A letter written by an under secretary in Jammu and Kashmir’s Home department, a copy of which was sent to the department’s principal secretary (Home), asked Rajasthan Police not to send notices to officials of the state.
“Serving notices to government officials has been examined in consultation with the state legal department….it is manifested that the notices served on the officer/officials of the state home department are without any authority of law,” it said.
Rajasthan ATS officials said they were not aware of the magnitude of the case and its serious ramifications when they began the operation, code named ‘Jubaida’.
A sample survey of licences issued from Kupwara, a frontier district in north Kashmir, showed that no files or registers were maintained by the district authorities and many of the arms licences may have been issued to outsiders on the basis of forged documents.
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COVID-19 Related Relief for Taxpayers
Alabama’s Department of Revenue is waiving late fees for sales tax through June 1, 2020, for small retail and hospitality businesses, including restaurants.
West Alabama Small Business Relief Fund
This Community Foundation of West Alabama fund offered in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama is offering grants to businesses with 2-50 employees that have experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19.
Local First Arizona Small Business Relief Fund
Local First Arizona is offering grants to very small businesses facing the impact of the pandemic. Businesses must have 0-3 employees and less than $250,000 in annual revenue. Priority will be placed on business owners with children under 18 at home and families reliant on the business as their sole income.
WaFD Small Business Credit Line
The regional bank is offering a 5-year credit line with the first 90 days interest-free to businesses that have experienced a 10% drop in revenue. Credit lines can be up to $200,000.
The governor of Arkansas has announced a relief program for midsize companies and nonprofits in the state to continue operation.
Small Business Finance Center (SBFC)
Information, support and financing options for small businesses affected by the current pandemic.
Los Angeles City Small Business Emergency Microloan Program
Program providing financing needed to strengthen Los Angeles small business enterprises that have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak during this time of acute need.
San Francisco Small Business Resiliency Program
San Francisco businesses with 1-5 employees can apply for $10,000 to pay for employee salaries and rent if they can demonstrate a loss of at least 25% in revenue.
San Diego Small Business Relief Fund
The city of San Diego is providing low- to no-interest loans and grants up to $20,000 to businesses with fewer than 100 employees. They will be allocated to eligible, qualified small businesses based on the availability of funds.
South County No-Interest Loans for Local Restaurants
South County is providing 0% interest loans of $5,000 to local restaurants impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.
Denver Small Business Emergency Relief
City-wide program that addresses the most immediate needs of the business community.
Connecticut Bridge Loans Program
Connecticut is offering bridge loans up to $75,000 with 0% interest to businesses with 100 or fewer employees that have been harmed by COVID-19 and can demonstrate they were profitable prior to the outbreak. Businesses involved with real estate, multi-level marketing, adult entertainment, cannabis, and firearms are ineligible.
COVID-19 Information for DE Small Businesses
Programs to provide funds to some of the businesses and nonprofits in the state most significantly impacted by Coronavirus.
The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program
Program available to small business owners located in all Florida counties statewide that experienced economic damage as a result of COVID-19.
The regional bank is offering a 5-year credit line up to $200,000 with the first 90 days interest-free to businesses that have experienced a 10% drop in revenue.
University of Chicago South Side Small Business Support
The University of Chicago has dedicated $1 million in funding to provide grants up to $7,500 for businesses impacted by the coronavirus outbreak on Chicago’s South Side.
Illinois Small Business Emergency Loan Fund
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Department of Financial and Professional Regulation will offer small businesses outside the City of Chicago low-interest loans up to $50,000. To be eligible businesses must have fewer than 50 workers and less than $3 million in revenue in 2019. Successful applicants will owe nothing for six months and will then begin making fixed payments at a below-market interest rate for the remainder of a five-year loan term.
Hospitality Emergency Grant Program
The Illinois Department of Commerce is offering grants to support shifts in operations, like increased pick-up and delivery. Bars and restaurants that generated between $500K and $1M in revenue in 2019 are eligible for up to $25,000, and bars and restaurants that generated less than $500K in revenue in 2019 are eligible for up to $10,000. Hotels that generated less than $8M in revenue in 2019 are eligible for up to $50,000.
The state of Iowa is offering grants up to $25,000 to small businesses experiencing disruption due to COVID-19 and have 2-25 employees. Grant size is determined by losses and the number of employees. The state is also offering deferrals on taxes and waivers for penalties and interest.
Hospitality Industry Relief Emergency (HIRE) Fund
The state of Kansas will offer up to $20,000 in short-term zero-interest loans to impacted hospitality businesses with less than 100 employees. Loan decisions will be made in 3 business days after an application is received and approved loans will be paid out within 2 business days.
New Orleans Business Alliance Gig Economy Fund
The New Orleans Business Alliance is offering up to $1,000 to musicians, drivers, and other gig workers affected by COVID-19. Applicants must be an Orleans Parish resident.
FAME Lender Backing
The Finance Authority of Maine will back 50-75% of loans from commercial lenders who make loans to Maine businesses experiencing interruption or hardship due to COVID-19.
FAME Bridge and Direct Loans
The Finance Authority of Maine is offering loans of up to $50,000 with to Maine-based businesses experiencing interruption or hardship due to pandemic. It’s also providing loans of up to $100,000 with special terms available to eligible borrowers who provide proof of commitment for SBA financing. The FAME loan would be originated for use to the business owner until the SBA loan is funded. The SBA loan would then pay-off the FAME loan.
Maryland Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grant Fund
Emergency Grant Relief Fund offered by the Maryland Department of Commerce.
Maryland Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Loan Fund
Program offering working capital to assist Maryland for-profit small businesses experiencing disrupted operations due to COVID-19.
COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund
The state of Maryland has dedicated a $7 million fund to help prevent layoffs among businesses in the state. Businesses can get up to $50,000 to help fund initiatives to prevent layoffs, such as purchasing equipment to enable remote work, funding liability insurance for restaurants converting to delivery, and more.
Maryland COVID-19 Emergency Relief Manufacturing Fund
The state of Maryland has put in place a program with up to $5 million in incentives for manufacturers to produce personal protective equipment (PPE) that is urgently needed by hospitals and health-care workers across the country.
Resources for Michigan Businesses During COVID-19
Information and relief programs for Michigan businesses during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak.
Small Business Relief Loan Fund
Wayne County and TCF have created a joint fund to provide low-interest loans to businesses in the county economically injured by the pandemic. Businesses with fewer than 100 employees or $1 million or less in annual revenue that has experienced a 25% or greater disruption in revenue and is located in a low-income area are eligible to apply. Loans can range from $5,000 to $50,000 with interest rates 2% or less.
Otto Bremer Trust Community Benefit Financial Company Emergency Fund
The Otto Bremer Trust has set up a $50 million fund for nonprofits and community organizations in Minnesota. The fund will provide resources in the form of short-term loans, lines of credit, and emergency grants.
The Otto Bremer Trust has set up a $50 million fund for nonprofits and community organizations in Montana. The fund will provide resources in the form of short-term loans, lines of credit, and emergency grants.
Emergency Order #6
The governor declared that restaurants, diners, bars, salons, private clubs or any other establishment that have both a restaurant license and an on-premise license from the New Hampshire liquor commission can sell alcohol through taking out or delivery through the crisis.
Emergency Healthcare System Fund
The governor of New Hampshire has declared an emergency $50 million fund that can be distributed through grants or loans for hospitals and other healthcare providers.
Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program
Program providing New Jersey Small and Medium sized businesses most adversely impacted by the COVID-19 containment measures funding to support and maintain a workforce during this containment period that is as close to pre-outbreak levels as possible.
Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program
Program making direct low-cost financing available to allow New Jersey small businesses and non-profits to cover operating expenses and ensure continuity of operations during the outbreak.
NMEDD Guarantee Program
The New Mexico Economic Development Department is guaranteeing a portion of a loan or line of credit up to 80% of principal or $50,000 for small businesses seeking an emergency loan or line of credit.
NYC Assistance & guidance for businesses impacted due to Novel Coronavirus
Programs providing relief for NYC small businesses across the City seeing a reduction in revenue because of COVID-19.
One Buncombe Fund
Businesses physically and principally located in Buncombe County that have experienced a 25% drop in revenue because of the pandemic can access low-interest loans. Loans are up to $10,000 with no payment due for the first six months. Must have fewer than 50 employees and to provide impact data.
North Dakota Development Fund 30-Day Pause for Payments
Loans and equity investments are available to companies certified as a primary sector under the North Dakota Development Fund, Revolving Rural Loan Fund, and the Venture Capital Program. Funding can be used for working capital, equipment or real estate.
The Otto Bremer Trust has set up a $50 million fund for nonprofits and community organizations in North Dakota. The fund will provide resources in the form of short-term loans, lines of credit, and emergency grants.
CCD COVID-19 Loan Program
Program to provide immediate assistance to enable the business time (if eligible) to apply for additional assistance through other programs like the SBA Disaster Loan Program.
Portland Small Business Relief Fund
The city of Portland has allocated funds to be distributed to small businesses hurt by the pandemic through its economic development arm, Prosper Portland. This includes grants up to $10,000 and zero-interest loans up to $50,000. Eligible businesses must have experienced at least a 25% decline in revenue and have less than 50 employees.
Jade District-Old Town COVID-19 Small Business Response Fund
Small businesses located in the Jade District or Old Town Chinatown of Portland can apply for financial assistance from a $190,000 fund.
Beaverton Emergency Business Assistance Program
The city of Beaverton is offering grants up to $2,500 for rent or mortgage expenses to small businesses impacted by the pandemic. Currently, the focus is on restaurants and bars that employ less than 50 people.
Hillsboro Small Business Emergency Relief Program
The city has committed $500,000 in grants for small businesses hurt by COVID-19.
Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA)
Program providing low-interest loans and lines of credit for eligible businesses.
Philadelphia COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund
Program offering $5,000 grants or zero-interest loans to Philadelphia small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The regional bank is offering a 5-year credit line up to $200,000 with the first 90 days interest-free to Dallas and Austin businesses that have experienced a 10% drop in revenue.
Utah Leads Together Small Business Bridge Loan Program
Utah Leads Together Small Business Bridge Loan amounts range from $5,000 to $20,000 with 0% interest for up to a 60-month period. Loan amounts shall not exceed three months of demonstrated operating expenses. Loan payments are deferred for 12 months.
Tax Relief Programs
Washington state is offering tax relief by temporarily suspending penalties for late payments, pausing audits and other measures.
Pierce County Loan Program for Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Pierce County passed an emergency ordinance providing loans for small businesses with 10 or fewer employees in the county that have seen at least a 25% reduction in revenue due to the pandemic. Loans can go up to $2,000 per employee but not to exceed $10,000.
Shared Work Program
Washington state is offering a shared work program that enables eligible businesses to reduce employee hours by as much as 50% without laying off the employee.
Program for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to access low-interest federal disaster loans.
The Otto Bremer Trust has set up a $50 million fund for nonprofits and community organizations Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Montana. The fund will provide resources in the form of short-term loans, lines of credit, and emergency grants.
Jackson Hole Community Emergency Response Fund
The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole has created a $300,000 fund to assist local nonprofits during the coronavirus pandemic.
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The EU has special agreements or arrangements in place with its partner countries for preferential tariffs, which also include specific rules of origin to determine when a product is considered originating in the partner country. In these circumstances the product receives preferential tariff treatment.
The rules of origin applied to each partner country under the different agreements are not identical, although they are all based on the same concepts. Thus, each preferential regime has a specific set of rules of origin attached, which you need to consult as follows
My Trade Assistant lists the product specific rules for the selected market
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Read more for an explanation of the basic principles.
Origin procedures
Proof of origin
A proof of origin is an international trade document which certifies that goods included in a consignment originate from a particular country or territory. Certificates of origin shall accompany the Customs Import Declaration (or Single Administrative Document, SAD) when provided to the EU Customs Authority.
The originating status of the goods may be proved by either
a certificate of non-preferential origin. It certifies that the country of origin of the goods does not qualify for preferential treatment - these certificates are normally issued by the chambers of commerce
a certificate of preferential origin - it allows goods to benefit from reduced or nil duties when they are imported from a non-EU country the EU has a preferential agreement with
These certificates must be issued by the customs authorities of the exporting country and shall be presented at the time of customs clearance.
Which type of certificate to use is determined by each preferential agreement: Form A (for GSP regime), EUR MED (for some concrete cases in the PEM system) or €1 (all the rest of the cases).
Alternatively, for consignments up to €6,000 exporters may issue an invoice declaration regardless of the trade partner country. For consignments above €6,000 invoice declarations are only accepted when issued by a so-called approved exporter.
A particular case of invoice declarations is the REX system:
The REX system is based on a principle of self-certification by economic operators who issue themselves so-called “statements on origin”.
A statement on origin is a declaration of origin added by the registered exporter on the invoice or any other commercial document. The text of the statement on origin is given in Annex 22-07 of the UCC IA (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447 (OJ L-343 29/12/2015) (CELEX 32015R2447).
To be entitled to make out a statement on origin, economic operators have to be registered in a database by the competent authorities of their country of origin. Following this registration the economic operator will become a "registered exporter".
Information on the registered exporter's data is published on the EU´s specific pages about REX . On this page companies can verify the validity of the registrations of those registered exporters who submit statements on origin.
Note that for consignments of a value less than €6,000, the statement of origin can be made with no obligation for registration.
Progressive implementation of the REX System
The REX system is progressively replacing the current system based on certificates of origin issued by governmental authorities and on invoice declarations made out by economic operators.
It has been first and gradually applied for the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP). See its current state of implementation and the list of countries applying it here.
Binding Origin Information (BOI)
If you are unsure about the origin of your goods, or simply want legal certainty, you may apply for a Binding Origin Information decision (BOI).
BOI decisions are binding on the holder and on the EU customs authorities. They are valid – and binding – after their issue, provided the goods and the circumstances described when applying for a BOI decision are identical in every aspect. They are normally valid for three years from the date of issue.
You can find here a list of authorities responsible for issuing BOIs in each of the 27 EU countries (please see p. 19 in OJ C29 of 28.01.2017). You can also find here further Guidance on Binding Origin Information.
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The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo
Translated by Louise Heal Kawai
In the winter of 1937, the village of Okamura is abuzz with excitement over the forthcoming wedding of a son of the grand Ichiyanagi family. But amid the gossip over the approaching festivities, there is also a worrying rumour – it seems a sinister masked man has been asking questions around the village.
Then, on the night of the wedding, the Ichiyanagi household are woken by a terrible scream, followed by the sound of eerie music. Death has come to Okamura, leaving no trace but a bloody samurai sword, thrust into the pristine snow outside the house.
Soon, amateur detective Kosuke Kindaichi is on the scene to investigate what will become a legendary murder case, but can this scruffy sleuth solve a seemingly impossible crime?
First published in April 1946 The Honjin Murders was the first of a series to feature the amateur detective Kosuke Kindaichi who went on to feature in 77 books, with many going on to become film and TV adaptations in Japan. Until now it has never been translated into English.
Set in 1937 and in the village of Okamura as there is going to be a wedding. There is a real buzz and anticipation as this marriage involves Kenzo Ichiyanagi the son of one of the most prominent and wealthiest of families in the region. Kenzo met Katsuko a schoolteacher, there love of books soon turned into romance.
But death is stalking the newlyweds as that evening there is a terrible scream and followed by what sounds like strange music. Family members rush to see what the scream was about but cannot wake or get access to the home of the newlyweds. It is Katsuko’s uncle that breaks into the property and is faced with a shocking scene, both Kenzo and his bride lay dead covered in blood. Who could do such a thing just hours after the wedding. But that is not all. Outside thrust into the snow is a samurai sword covered with blood. Murder has come to the village.
But something does not fit, there is no sign of a break-in and the house was locked, who could have murdered the bride and groom and leave no trace of entrance or exit.
With the police on the scene looking for clues as to who may have committed the double murder, then a family member believes amateur detective Kosuke Kindaichi could be of real help is solving the crime.
Kosuke goes about his work in a somewhat different way to the usual police methods and his demeanour may not appeal to everyone but Kosuke could just be the man to solve the mystery of who killed Kenzo and Katsuko.
I have to say that I really enjoyed reading this Japanese mystery and the translation was superb by Louise Heal Kawai. This reads like a good old fashioned murder mystery. Fans of Agatha Christie will really enjoy The Honjin Murders and how Seisho Yokomizo crafted the storyline keeping the reader guessing with a number of red herrings to throw the reader of course just when you think you have nailed who killed the newlyweds. A short murder mystery under 200 pages but with interesting characters adding to the plot. I can really recommend for a winter read by the fire.
My thanks to Poppy Stimpson & Pushkin Vertigo for the review copy of The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo.
The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo was published by Pushkin Vertigo and will be published on 3rd December 2020 and is available through Waterstones, Amazon and through your local independent bookshop or through Bookshop.org that supports your local independent bookshop. UK Bookshop.org
Posted on December 16, 2020 December 16, 2020 by thelastword1962Posted in UncategorizedTagged Pushkin Press, Pushking Vertigo, Seishi Yokomizo, The Honjin Murders. 1 Comment
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Gov DeWine Calls Special Presser Alongside Medical Advisors – Hospitalizations the Focus
November 10, 2020 November 9, 2020 Jack Windsor
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, leaders of the Ohio Hospital Association and Ohio’s incoming Medical Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff (formerly Chief Medical Officer at Ohio Health) conducted a 2:00 p.m. briefing.
The press conference was set to address the recent increase in hospitalizations and how the state plans to handle the matter.
“We are seeing in this state an unprecedented spike in hospital utilization,” said Dr. Vanderhoff.
The overarching message delivered by the medical director and zone leaders of each of Ohio’s hospital regions was if we don’t see a shift in the way cases are going we will have a staffing issue and COVID care could crowd-out care for others.
Ohio’s initial response that included a statewide shutdown and stoppage of elective surgeries resulted in closures and furloughs across Ohio’s healthcare industry.
According to the Ohio COVID website and records kept form the stie, total hospital capacity is higher today than it was on October 15.
Inpatient beds capacity:
October 15 – 71% (4.1% COVID)
November 8 – 61% (9% COVID)
ICU beds capacity:
October 15 – 66% (5 % COVID)
November 8 – 59% (12% COVID)
Ventilator capacity:
October 15 – 25% (2% COVID)
November 8 – 24% (5 % COVID)
Deaths in Ohio are flat and have been for months – they peaked on April 28. This despite a recent runup in positive tests that began in September and increases in COVID hospitalizations over about the same period.
Despite a higher capacity for care inside hospitals, it appears COVID occupancy is up in outpatient beds and ICU beds, while more ventilators are being used by people sick with COVID.
It is clear the COVID virus is a risk, and a serious one – particularly for the aged and those with existing conditions.
However, CDC Director Robert Redfield previously indicted hospitalizations may be inflated due to reimbursement issues.
How much financial pressure and liberal CDC guidelines have skewed Ohio hospitalizations may never be known.
But going forward it will get more difficult to understand if hospital beds, ICUs and ventilators are being used by COVID patients, at least in two of Ohio’s major health systems.
WMFD and The Ohio Star were contacted recently and received information that came from employees inside University Hospitals and Ohio Health – who expressed concern that new testing protocols would make it impossible to understand how many COVID-only patients are receiving care.
The information from both health systems deals with their updated testing protocol.
Ohio Health has 12 hospitals and 200 ambulatory sites in 47 counties, with a significant footprint in central Ohio.
The information obtained about the Ohio Health COVID testing protocol from an employee (who wishes to remain anonymous for safety and security) indicates there is a “new COVID/flu order set.”
The order set, the process by which tests are ordered, is driven by an algorithm that will provide an order outcome for “the test(s) that are clinically appropriate.”
The Ohio Health system is automated and instructs the health care worker entering the patient data to enter “no symptoms” as the answer to the question “symptoms as defined by the CDC?” – the algorithm-driven system defaults to an appropriate answer.
Whether the combined testing order process will count both COVID and other flu-like illnesses together has not yet been clarified. The Star reached out to an Ohio Health spokesperson and is awaiting comment.
The process of combining tests results for COVID and other illnesses does seem to be the case at University Hospitals – the hospital system has 11 regional centers throughout Northeast Ohio.
An email obtained by The Star from University Hospitals announces “Combined COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV testing begins November 17.” The message came from William Brien, Chief Medical Officer at University Hospitals. The email is below.
In it, Obrien says” “due to the substantial overlap in symptoms, uncertain influenza and RSV rate and prioritization of public health goals” that “[p]atients who have respiratory symptoms will be co-tested for COVID-19 and influenza nucleic acid.”
As we enter flu season and anticipate peaks in December and February, per the CDC, we must gain clarity on whether COVID, Influenza A/B and RSV data are going to be combined. And if so, it raises even more concern, as The Star has already reported on the Ohio Public Health Advisory System and how it may be depicting inflated results due to how COVID hospitalizations and emergency department visits for COVID-like illnesses are recorded.
The Star reached out to spokespersons for both hospital system but had not received a return call or message before this story published.
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Dani Gómez (2) and Christ scored the Madrid goals against Cartagena in a sensational first part of the subsidiary.
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Great match Castile at the most appropriate time. The subsidiary clearly exceeded Cartagena in the first round of the playoff promotion to Second. With a gala atmosphere in the Alfredo Di Stéfano, those of José Manuel Díaz were serious and forceful in attack to win 3-1 and take advantage in the tie. Dani Gómez (2 and Christ They scored the goals in a sensational first half of the Madridistas. Santi Jara cut distances for the visitors in 86 '. Next weekend, the whites will seek to close the classification in the Cartagonova.
The Castile He soon showed his intentions. Hardly a minute had gone by when Christ He gave the first warning with a shot that went wide. The Whites tried to impose their game and the Cartagena pressed up in search of the ruling. After a few minutes of scoring, the subsidiary began to chain occasions. Of Fruits He was in danger with his speed on the right. Precisely, in that band started a great collective play that ended with a millimeter pass from Christ for what Dani Gómez Mark at the first touch. Golazo and 1-0 (25 ').
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With the score against, the Cartagena took a step forward. Aketxe and Elady Zorrilla starred in the first danger approaches over the Luca area. However the Castile He took advantage of the spaces and achieved the second with a perfect counter initiated from the defense. Of Fruits won in the race to his marker, reached the bottom line and gave the pass of death so that Dani Gómez I returned to beat Joao Costa (33 '). The subsidiary owned the game and it only took three minutes to make it 3-0. This time it was Dani Gómez the assistant and Christ the scorer. First perfect part of Castile that, even, it could have gone with more advantage to the rest.
CHRIST HAS ALREADY MARKED 21 GOLES THIS SEASON.
Cartagena needed to close the gap and started the second half trying to play in Real Madrid. Luca stopped Aketxe's header in the 54th minute. The Whites were very serious in defense and were waiting for their chance to extend the score. Time played in favor of a Castile very well planted in the field. Although it did not arrive as much as in the first part, the subsidiary did not suffer back. José Manuel Díaz began to move the bench and gave entrance to Jaume. Later, they would enter the field Gelabert Y López.
In 68 ', Of Fruits he was about to sign the fourth, but his shot from the right was taken by the visiting goalkeeper. The minutes passed and the scoreboard did not move. In fact, in the 74 ', Cartagena was left with ten for a yellow card to Moisés García. An isolated play gave life to the team of Munúa in 86 '. Ball to the back of the Real Madrid defense and, after a first shot that Luca clears, Santi Jara reduces distances. The goal spurred the visitors, who finished the game attacking. However, in the end, victory by 3-1 in a great meeting of the subsidiary.
3-Real Madrid Castilla: Luca, Dani Fernández, Fran García, Álex, Javi Sánchez, Martín (Jaume, 64 '), De Frutos, Seoane (Gelabert, 72'), Dani Gómez (López, 80), Cristo and Fidalgo.
1-Cartagena: Joao Costa, Joshua Mejias, Jesus Alvaro (Luis Mata, 22 '), Moisés García, Ayala (Óscar Ramírez, 46'), Cordero, Moyita, Vitolo, Aketxe (Antonio, 77 '), Santi Jara and Elady Zorrilla.
1-0 (min.25): Dani Gómez
3-0 (min 36): Christ.
3-1 (min 86): Santi Jara.
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BLM Activist Arrested for Assaulting a Black Conservative in San Francisco
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An arrest has been made following the attack on a free speech activist in San Francisco over the weekend. Philip Anderson, a 25-year-old black man, had organized the "Team Save America" rally near City Hall in order to demonstrate against Big Tech censorship following rampant curtailing of conservative Twitter and Facebook activity.
During the demonstration, Anderson was attacked by a man who he identified as being part of a Black Lives Matter counter-protest and a member of Antifa.
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This was a brutal assault on a free speech activist and Trump supporter Philip Anderson. Will the Antifa militant be held responsible for this violence? Or are "ideas" immune to prosecution? pic.twitter.com/VnQtRDTMgC
— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) October 18, 2020
Anderson was beaten bloody in the confrontation and had his front teeth knocked out by a masked man in tactical gloves. The man also is said to have used a racial slur against Anderson as he dropped to the ground.
I'm raising money for Help Philip Anderson fix his teeth. Click to Donate https://t.co/GWljI0Ag2I @TeamSaveAmerica
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Now, San Francisco police have reported that they have a man in custody who is being charged in connection to the Saturday assault. Thirty-five-year-old Adora Anderson (no relation) was arrested in Oakland on Sunday and transported to a San Francisco jail where he was booked on charges of mayhem and hate crime enhancement. His bail was set at $110,000.
SUSPECT who attacked Philip Anderson has been arrested.
The suspect was identified as 35-year-old Adora Anderson of Watsonville. https://t.co/t0qhm7EcgW pic.twitter.com/F5fjdcUzL7
— Andrew Duncomb (Black Rebel) (@SpaceForceUSA_) October 19, 2020
Adora, who is also known as "Dro," has a criminal history involving narcotics, fraud, and illegal firearm possession, according to the Post Millennial. He also has extensive documentation on social media of his involvement with radical factions of the movement against law enforcement, including a video he posted of himself stealing and then burning a Blue Lives Matter flag on Instagram.
The free speech rally, organized by assault victim Anderson on Saturday, was in direct response to Twitter and Facebook blocking the ability of users to share a bombshell story from the New York Post detailing a possible "pay to play" scheme involving Joe Biden and his son Hunter.
GOP lawmakers including Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Josh Hawley of Missouri have excoriated Big Tech following the censorship, vowing to haul the company leaders in front of Congress.
Anderson became a further victim of Big Tech censorship following the Saturday incident, claiming that his Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts had been eliminated.
"I’m the victim and I get banned? They erased my existence," Anderson said. Despite the violent attack, however, Anderson says he will continue to organize rallies that fight for the right to free speech. Against his attacker, however, Anderson said he harbored no ill will.
"I hold no grudge against him," he said. "He’s been brainwashed.”
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Meet Space Force, Trump’s new military branch
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THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - AISHA K. STAGGERS - STAGGERS STATE OF THINGS WITH SPECIAL GUEST JILL JONES - DECEMBER 23 - 2020
Aisha K. Staggers had her first major publication, an album review, in The New Haven Register while just a sophomore in high school. Another series of reviews published in The Hartford Courant followed. By the time she reached college, Aisha was writing for the literary magazine and interning at a local radio station, ABC-affiliate as a writer in the news department and in the A&R department of an independent record company.
As a graduate student at Fisk University, Aisha asked Dr. Raymond Winbush to chair her thesis because 1) he was one of the most renowned voices in black culture and academia, and 2) he was a Prince fan. His scholarship and guidance led Aisha to an early career as a professor of social sciences and later an administrator in higher education.
Aisha has also served as a director of education and policy research centers and on the staff of legislative commissions. She previously served on the Executive Board of the CT Young Democrats’ Women’s Caucus, an avid campaigner and has remained active in politics and public policy.
Jill Jones is our special guest for this conversation. Ms. Jones is activist, feminist, former collaborator with Paisley Park.
During the December 23, 2020 edition of Staggers State Of Things, the ladies talked about:
– 45 threatens to not sign $892B COVID relief bill unless amount to individuals raised
– 45 vetoes $740B annual US defence bill
– 45 Goes On Pardon Spree For Republican Allies, Blackwater Guards
– Members of Congress are smiling for cameras as they get their coronavirus vaccine shots, while one American dies of the virus every minute
– California secretary of state Alex Padilla to fill Kamala Harris’s Senate seat
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THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - SHANA ALMEIDA AND LeRON BARTON - WHITE SUPREMACY AND THE EXCEPTION TO THE RULE - NOVEMBER 29 - 2020
Shana Almeida is a Professor of Politics and Race at Ryerson University in Toronto. Before that, she spent just over six years as political staff in the municipal government of Toronto – first with former City Councillor Olivia Chow and then as Chief of Staff to City Councillor Gord Perks. During her time there, Shana spearheaded several City-wide policy initiatives in the areas of anti-racism, equity, immigration, employment, recreation, public health, poverty, and housing. Her forthcoming book Toronto the Good? Negotiating Race in the Diverse City discusses what the City of Toronto does with race and racism, to re-make itself as a beacon of democracy, racial inclusion, and progress.
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LeRon L. Barton is a writer from Kansas City, Missouri currently living in San Francisco, CA. A graduate of Paseo Academy of Fine Arts, LeRon is the author of two books, Straight Dope: A 360 degree look into American Drug Culture and All We Really Need Is Love: Stories of Dating, Relationships, Heartbreak, and Marriage. In addition to his books, LeRon is an essayist whose topics cover racism, mass incarceration, politics, gender, and dating. These works have appeared in Black Enterprise, Salon, Harvard Business Review, The Good Men Project, Your Tango, Media Diversity, Raconteur, Elephant Journal, East Bay Times, and MoAD. LeRon is an international speaker who has given multiple talks and appeared on TEDx, Al Jazeera, the University of San Francisco, Navis, Speakers Who Dare, Nas Dubai, Glide Memorial Church, The City of Cupertino, Los Altos Chamber of Commerce, Square, and Defy Ventures. In his spare time, LeRon enjoys mentoring African-American youth, teaching Creative Writing at the San Francisco County Jail, and backpacking around the world.
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Recently, Ms. Almeida and Mr. Barton were on our show talking about White Supremacy And The Exception To the Rule
During our conversation, they talked about:
– How they meet and why did they want to talk about this subject
– How embedded is white supremacy in our culture and the danger with people who think they are outside of it especially in academia
– White liberals feeling that they are above white supremacy
– BIPOC (Black Indigenous People Of Color) propping up white supremacy
– A world without white supremacy
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Mon, 21 December 2020
On the December 18, 2020 edition of Staggers State Of Things the talked about:
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– How does Covid immunity work and what does it mean for vaccines?
– In America, both Republicans and Democrats want Congress to approve a new coronavirus stimulus package
– US scrambling to understand fallout of suspected Russia hack
– William Barr leaving
THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - BLACK CANADA TALKING™ - DECEMBER 13 - 2020
Black Canada Talking™ is a live online event that provides Black Canadians opportunity to give their takes and POVs on stories that are of importance to them.
On the December 13, 2020 edition of Black Canada Talking™ the guests were Nadia Stewart (Executive Director) and Brian Daly (Atlantic Director) of the Website“>Canadian Association Of Black Journalists (CABJ).
Storytelling has taken Nadia Stewart from coast to coast. These days, you’ll find her at Global BC, where she works as a videojournalist. She got her start at Rogers TV as a reporter, anchor and talk show host. In 2010, Nadia joined the CBC, working as a multi-platform reporter and anchor in St. John’s, Calgary and Edmonton. She also spent six years as an editor and freelance writer for Planet Africa Magazine, a Toronto-based quarterly publication that celebrates the achievements of the black community across the diaspora. Nadia is also proud to be among the first graduates of the University of Guelph-Humber (2006). Off-camera, Nadia helped to relaunch the Canadian Association of Black Journalists (CABJ). She also volunteers as a mentor in her community.
During our conversation, Ms. Stewart and Mr. Daly talked about:
– Some of their backgrounds and getting involved with CABJ
– The state of Black Canadian media journalists today compared to when they started
– CABJ’s changes that they would like to see in the Canadian news industry
– The impact that 2020 has had on CABJ and Black Canadian journalists
– J School Noire
– Their thoughts on how Black Canadians are being portrayed in the media, the need for this to change and the Canadian media profiting off of Black Canadians pain
– CABJ Connects, CABJ On Campus, CABJ Media Startup Bootcamp and other CABJ services
– A special moment for both of them in their CABJ journey
– The help that CABJ is looking for now
– Their first conference happening next year (RISE)
– Suggestions for Black Canadians who want to get into journalism
– Their vision for CABJ five years from now
Founded in 1996, the Canadian Association of Black Journalists’ (CABJ) mission is to increase representation through education and inspiration. We believe Black journalists must work together in an effort to diversify newsrooms, to increase the number of Black media professionals in management positions in Canada and to educate and inspire a new generation of young Black journalists.
As the CABJ works towards extending its reach across Canada, they are focused on:
– Advocating for diversity in Canadian media
– Re-establishing and increasing CABJ’s membership base in regions across Canada
– Raising up a new generation of Black journalists and content creators
– Offering hands-on workshops and other diverse professional development opportunities to Black journalists and content creators
For more information about CABJ:
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_BLACK_CANADA_TALKING_-_DECEMBER_13_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - BLACK CANADA TALKING™ - NOVEMBER 29 - 2020
The guests on the November 29, 2020 edition of Black Canada Talking™ were: El Jones, Cesar Ndema-Moussa and Warren Clarke.
During the conversation, they talked about:
– University of Windsor investigating fraternity for perpetuating racism
– Should hate groups be allowed to publish content on digital platforms
– The need to support Black students in post-secondary institutions
– A Brazilian Black man who died while being beaten by supermarket security guards
– Addressing gender in the Black community
You can contact El Jones via:
You can contact Cesar Ndema-Moussa via:
You can contact Warren Clarke via:
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_BLACK_CANADA_TALKING_-_NOVEMBER_29_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - LAYLLEN SAWYERR - NOVEMBER 24 - 2020
Layllen Sawyerr, is an award winning international Speaker, Author and John Maxwell certified Coach. She also has a masters in project management. Her passion is life is to empower others to live their best lives by taking inspired action through accountability. She empowers others to master their mindset and transform their lives.
Scared, fearless, skeptical –however you choose to come along – her goal is help you embrace your most authentic self, take steps towards your purpose and increase your productivity. She will be with you every step of the journey.
She has fourteen plus years of management, training, coaching, speaking and corporate experience. She is passionate about living a healthy lifestyle and shares her journey of overcoming obstacles, self-doubt and taking action.
Recently, Ms. Sawyerr was on our show.
During our conversation, Ms. Sawyerr talked about:
– Memories of Sierra Leone (where she was born) and going back twenty years later and growing up in Texas
– What her parents mean to her
– Acquiring an MBA
– Moving from Texas to Los Angeles
– Some of her travel memories including reuniting with her mother in Sierra Leone (her first international trip in December 2016)
– Some lessons and memories of working fourteen years in the corporate world
– Fitness as part of her portfolio
– The importance of resilience in her life
– Her book Love All Starts With You
– What people are sharing with her about 2020
– About Layd Spaces
– Her growth over the last five years and what she still needs to work on
– Her loving Texas and Los Angeles
– A typical day in her life and what does she want in her life
– Some of her travel experiences
– Her next steps
You can find more about Ms. Sawyerr via:
Layd Spaces
Love All Starts With You
dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_LAYLLEN_SAWYERR_-_NOVEMBER_24_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - DR. CASSANDRA BOLAR - BLACK MEN AND UPLIFTING THEIR RELATIONSHIPS - NOVEMBER 25 - 2020
Dr. Cassandra Bolar is a marital success strategist. Her work as a marriage and family therapist, family studies researcher, and psychology professor informs her approach to helping marriages thrive. She specializes in helping couples create and maintain a positive marriage culture. She is the author of “Preparing Your Heart for Marriage: Doing the Emotional and Spiritual Work to Love Unconditionally,” and she created the Marriage Head Start Academy that provides educational programs for premarital couples and individuals. Dr. Cassandra’s research has been awarded federal and private grant funding, and she has numerous peer-reviewed research articles.
She received her bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Development from the University of Georgia and her master’s and doctoral degrees in Human Development and Family Studies from Auburn University. She holds a Certified Family Life Educator credential from the National Council on Family Relations. Dr. Cassandra lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband, Dr. Ronnie Bolar, and their two children.
Recently, Dr. Bolar was on our show talking about Black Men And Uplifting Their Relationships.
During our conversation, Dr. Bolar talked about:
– Some of her background including knowing from a young age that her calling was to help Black families
– The impact of her father and the importance of strong family in her life
– Her reason for studying Black men and Black fathers
– Her disappointment with the current research literature about Black men compared to her experience
– The number of Black scholars researching about Black fatherhood increasing
– Her thoughts on the current state of Black men and their relationships
– The importance of Black men having safe and brave spaces
– Ways that Black men and fathers have been disempowered by society
– The impact of a Black man’s relationship with his father
– “Fatherhood is not an isolation!”
– 2020’s impact on Black fathers
– Her message about Black fathers to non-melanated people, Black mothers and Black women who are not mothers, Black men who are not fathers and Black fathers
– One thing that Black men can do to improve their relationships
You can find out more about Dr. Bolar via:
Uplifting Relationships
Uplifting Relationships – Facebook
Therapy & Co. Relationship Center – Dr. Casandra Bolar
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_DR._CASSANDRA_BOLAR_-_BLACK_MEN_AND_UPLIFTING_THEIR_RELATIONSHIPS_-_NOVEMBER_25_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - BLACK CANADA TALKING™ - DECEMBER 6 - 2020
The guest on the December 6, 2020 edition of Black Canada Talking™ was Faces By Pureness.
Faces By Pureness is the founder and owner of Faces By Pureness. A company that focuses on customer service, cleanliness, and talent in the field of beauty. The company was built with high standards and Faces By Pureness plans on keeping those standards very high. Dabbling in makeup during her high school/teenage years as she worked in an aesthetics shop, she then decided to change her future career focus when she attended college. Soon after, Faces By Pureness realized that she would never leave beauty behind, she then entered the entertainment field.
While singing and being in front of the camera, she was also very involved backstage with hair, makeup, and wardrobe for talent including herself. During her time attending university leveled courses for advertising, and working in the government for some years, Faces By Pureness realized that her talents should not be a side job, but yet her cause, and there began Faces By Pureness.
Having earned certification in hair, nails, and textured (“black”) hair, Faces By Pureness is here to work for you!
Faces By Pureness has dealt with many professions that focused on clientele, respect, and purity; and holds her own company with the highest measure in all of these categories. Faces By Pureness has worked on a spectrum of clients from Corporate, Weddings, Videos, Photo shoots, and Magazines, International Recording Artists, Avon Canada, Long & McQuade, and WNBA star Tammy Sutton-Brown.
Hire Faces By Pureness for your next beauty service and we will make your day even more flawless.
A Women’s Virtue=Pureness.
Recently, Faces By Pureness was on our show.
During our conversation, Faces By Pureness talked about:
– A little of her background, when she decided that beauty would be her journey and her families response to her entering the beauty industry
– The first people who she felt validated by when she started in the beauty industry
– Her early days in the industry and facing racism in the industry but things are better today
– Today’s culture impact on the beauty industry and her standards
– Some of the changes in the industry during her journey
– Some of her clients and their thoughts about makeup and hair
– Men taking care of their skin vs. women taking care of their skin
– How love of natural products
– Curiosity, confusion and lack of knowledge when it comes to the beauty industry
– How has she has built her community and earning their trust
– Reflections of herself and her business in 2020
– Young people in the business now compared to when she was younger
– One of the biggest misconceptions about the industry
– A special moment during her journey
– some basic makeup tips for people who are doing livestreams
– A skin tip for men and for women
You can contact Faces By Pureness via:
Producer of Google+ Hangouts – The Good Men Project
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_BLACK_CANADA_TALKING_-_DECEMBER_6_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - BENITA JOHNSON - CUISINE NOIR MAGAZINE - BEHIND THE BUSINESS - THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY - NOVEMBER 23 - 2020
Cuisine Noir Magazine … Behind Business … The Good, The Bad And The Ugly is hosted by V. Sheree Williams, the publisher of Cuisine Noir Magazine and Dr. Vibe.
Cuisine Noir Magazine … Behind Business … The Good, The Bad And The Ugly are in depth conversations with people who have been featured in Cuisine Noir Magazine.
Tonight’s guest on Cuisine Noir Magazine … Behind Business … The Good, The Bad And The Ugly is Benita Johnson.
Benita Johnson is the owner of The Vine Wine Club and founder of The Exclusive Blacklist Weekend. A native of Richmond, VA, Benita began her wine journey in 2005 when she opened two wine and beer shops called Grapes & Barley and earned her Guild of Sommeliers pin in 2007.
Benita is the host of the new Bottles and Books series on Inde.TV, a co-host of Shoe Crazy Wines Presents on IBM.TV and co-host of Love Wins with Ellis and Benita on most podcast platforms.
Benita is a mother of three and holds a bachelor’s degree (University of Virginia) and an MBA (Averett University). She resides in Richmond, VA and Raleigh, NC.
Recently, Ms. Johnson was live on Cuisine Noir Magazine … Behind Business … The Good, The Bad And The Ugly.
During our conversation, Ms. Johnson talked about:
– Getting into the wine industry and being the first African American women to own a brick and mortal wine store in n Richmond, Virginia
– Her transition from being an accountant to owing a wine store and the day she decided to get into the vine business
– Her early days in the wine industry and if she would have done things differently
– The story behind starting Vine Wine Club wine story in 2014
– The changes has she seen in the industry during her journey
– The story about launching her first wines
– If she has encountered any racism during her journey
– The process of getting wine on shelf
– Her daughter launching a farmer’s market during Covid
– What 2020 has taught her
– Advice for a Black person who would like to get into the industry now
You can find out more about Ms. Johnson via:
The Vine Wine Club
The Vine Wine Club – Twitter
The Vine Wine Club – Facebook
The Vine Wine Club – Instagram
Love Wins with Ellis and Benita
You can fine out more about Cuisine Noir Magazine via:
The Culinary Scoop
Behind The Business Blog – The Good Bad and Ugly About Running A Business
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_BENITA_JOHNSON_-_CUISINE_NOIR_MAGAZINE_-_BEHIND_THE_BUSINESS_-_THE_GOOD_THE_BAD_AND_THE_UGLY_-_NOVEMBER_23_-_2020.mp3
The guest on the November 22, 2020 edition of Black Canada Talking™ was Donna Paris.
Donna Paris is, among many things, an artist, an educator, a counselor, a mom, and a grandmother. She is a multigenerational African Candian, born and raised in Nova Scotia but has called Toronto home for the past 37 years. She has recently retired from a career as a teacher with the Toronto District School Board.
Donna believes that it’s important to know our history – who came before and what it cost them. She knows that in order for us to move forward in our lives and reclaim the brilliant, powerful, Black beings who came into this world, we need to tell our stories. It’s only in going back that we truly get to have our present self.
Donna is a collector of stories. She believes that black history is forged by the lives, stories, and varied experiences of Black people. Her goal is to provide a platform for Black Canadians to share their rich history. A history that is often not included in the history books or in school curriculum. She wants to hold space for Black people to share their tales of racism and discrimination, as well as the stories that demonstrate the strength and determination that helped them stand strong and claim their place in Canadian history.
Donna also believes it’s important that we be the ones telling our stories. #OurVoicesOurStories.
During our conversation, Donna talked about:
– Some of her background and going to Dalhousie University, struggling growing up with Black people and having a Black identity
– Moving from Halifax to Toronto
– Her career in teaching
– The story behind In The Black Canada and her passion for storytelling
– The first person she interviewed
– The challenge with Black Canadians sharing their stories and some stories from her journey
– A story that impacted her
– Her message about Black Canadian history to non-black and Black Canadians and her message for Black Canadians for 2021
You can find out more about In The Black Canada via:
Fri, 4 December 2020
THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - AISHA K. STAGGERS - STAGGERS STATE OF THINGS WITH SPECIAL GUEST JILL JONES - DECEMBER 3 - 2020
During the December 3, 2020 edition of Staggers State Of Things, the ladies talked tonight are:
– 45’s pardons
– Are the progressive left going to sabotage the Biden-Harris administration?
– Obama: Criminal justice reformers ‘lost a big audience’ with defund the police rhetoric
– Growing tragedy around virus and vaccine
– The status of a stimulus package and the congressional hearings being held about it
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_AISHA_K._STAGGERS_-_STAGGERS_STATE_OF_THINGS_WITH_SPECIAL_GUEST_JILL_JONES_-_DECEMBER_3_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - GALEN BINGHAM - RESISTING THE TEMPTATION TO PLAY SMALL - NOVEMBER 17 - 2020
As Founder & CEO of Kiln Global Coaching and Consulting, Galen Bingham bakes permanent success into every client’s work and life.
After earning a BS degree in Business Administration from Southern Nazarene University and an MBA degree from Rice University, Galen went on to an award
winning career with Imperial Sugar, Kraft Foods and The Coca-Cola Company. While in ever-pursuit of a corner office, Galen took an 18-month developmental role as an internal coach with The Coca-Cola Company. His passion, expertise and ability to connect extended the assignment to 8 years.
Today, Galen is a World Coach Institute Certified Executive Coach and member of the Goleman Emotional Intelligence Meta-Coach cohort. He hosts the The Leadership Toolbox Podcast podcast and cohosts the International Masterminders Blogtalk radio show.
Galen has worked with more than 875 corporate executives, CEOs and non-profit leaders across the United States, Canada, Mexico and England. He is a member of the International Coaching Federation, Hundred Life Design Coaching Network, Pear Coaching Network, National Speakers Association and Global Speakers Federation.
Popular speaking & workshop topics:
* Leading with Emotional Intelligence * Leveraging Personal Greatness * Manager Bootcamp: Leading Teams * Leader Academy: Sustaining Results
* Effective Leader Communication * Crafting a Leadership Platform
* 13 Principles of Think and Grow Rich * Maintaining a Positive Mindset
Recently, Galen was on our show talking about Resisting The Temptation To Play Small.
During our conversation, Galen talked about:
– Why Galen wanted to chat about this subject
– Many of us negotiate against ourselves
– The relationship that this subject has with emotional intelligence
– What causes people to think small
– Strategies to avoid temptations of thinking small
– How has his coaching business growth this year and why it has grown
– Something that he was being small with and how he overcame it
You can contact Galen via:
Kiln Global Coaching & Consulting
The Leadership Toolbox Podcast – Apple Podcasts
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_GALEN_BINGHAM_-_RESISTING_THE_TEMPTATION_TO_PLAY_SMALL_-_NOVEMBER_17_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - AISHA K. STAGGERS WITH SPECIAL GUEST JILL JONES - STAGGERS STATE OF THINGS - NOVEMBER 28 - 2020
On the November 28, 2020 edition of Staggers State Of Things, the ladies talked about:
– Transition team, Biden cabinet picks and the pardoning of Michael Flynn
– Iran nuclear physics assassination that some feel involved Pompeo, Saudi MBS and Netanyahu
– The 80 million vote question
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_AISHA_K._STAGGERS_WITH_SPECIAL_GUEST_JILL_JONES_-_STAGGERS_STATE_OF_THINGS_-_NOVEMBER_28_-_2020.mp3
On the November 15, 2020 edition of Black Canada Talking™, our guest was Wayne Harris.
Wayne is known for his ability to understand people and their situations by leveraging emotional and cultural intelligence. He has cultivated this edge through thousands of hours of training and development over three decades and loves to pay it forward.
Originally from Montréal, Québec, he is committed to uplifting Black families and their communities from coast to coast. Wayne has coached and mentored teens and adults in basketball, after school programs and career paths, with a special passion for connecting with young Black men from single-parent homes like his own.
Since moving to the Greater Toronto Area in 1990, Wayne has supported folks of all ages in customizing their value to the market and positioning themselves to win. He has also developed young adult programming at the City of North York, The Citizen’ Strong. Wayne is also a proud and longstanding teacher of personal economics for Junior Achievement of Canada.
The majority of his professional background has been based in Information Technology, with 22 years of experience in Cybersecurity technology and solutions for the Canadian, US, and Caribbean markets. Today he works in the Financial Services industry helping families and businesses optimize their succession planning and estates.
Wayne holds a Postgraduate Degree in Business Administration from the University of Leicester and several IT Security related certifications. He is also a licensed insurance agent and a certified coach with the Certified Coaches Federation. He been married to his college sweetheart Angie for over 25 years and has two adult children in university.
Recently, Wayne was on our show talking about Financial Literacy And The Black Family.
During our conversation, Wayne talked about:
– Memories growing up in Montreal and some of the things that he misses about Montreal
– Being raised by a single mother (she died when he was twelve years old) and how has it is impacted him being raised for a few years by his father after his mother died
– Leaving home at and meeting his wife to be when he was nineteen years old
– Memories in the army but not going to war
– Getting into internet security and some memories including meeting and by hired by Robert Herjavec (Shark Tank)
– Changing from the world IT security to financial services
– Two types of Black Canadians when it comes to financial literacy and why many Black Canadians don’t educate themselves about financial literacy
– The importance of having a will, living will and power of attorney
– 2020's impact on Black Canadians financially
You can contact Wayne via:
Sat, 21 November 2020
– Will the American presidential election be overturned?
– Sedition
– The American federal government transition that is not happening
– America and Covid
THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - DEREK PHILLIPS - REAL DADS NETWORK™ - NOVEMBER 9 - 2020
The Real Dads™ Network is the outgrowth of the award winning documentary Real Dads – Black Men on Fatherhood (2000) which included commentary by the late Ossie Davis and was directed by Derek Phillips and Nikki Dees.
The purpose of the documentary was to show positive black fathers who were actively involved in the nurturing and the raising of their children. As a result of the documentary, it became evident that there was a STRONG NEED for an organization where fathers could:
– Tell there stories and share their experiences
– Get information about being better fathers
– Have real conversations about manhood, fatherhood and family
– And feel connected to something powerful and empowering
Thus in 2004, the Real Dads™ Network was founded by Derek Phillips.
The mission of the Real Dads™ Network is:
Create a culture where all the fathers are actively involved in the parenting process, and are portrayed and viewed as exemplary role models by society.
The mission of Real Dads™ Network is to:
– Strengthen the institution of the Family by recognizing and promoting positive aspects of fatherhood in all media.
– Provide fathers with a support system that connects them to resources which are designed to empower them to be Real Dads: Present, Providers, Protectors and Peacemakers.
– Advocate for shared parenting as the standard for public policy decisions.
– Collaborate with organizations to create positive outcomes for fathers and their children.
Derek Phillips is the founder and Executive Director of Real Dads™ Network, an organization that is committed to strengthening the institution of the family by promoting the positive aspects of fatherhood in the media. It is their belief that children do better, both developmentally and in the attainment of life opportunities, when both parents are actively involved in parenting, regardless of the marital or living circumstances.
He is also the founder and President of Jorma Productions, an independent production company (affectionately named after his two daughters) that is committed to creating projects and programs that are educational, inspiring and empowering.
Derek was in education for over twenty years in New York City.
Derek is an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and through his works, and actions and words, and actions, he is committed in educating, uplifting and empowering our youth and the community. His motto is “If everyone does a part, then no one is left doing the whole thing.”
He resides in Peekskill, New York with Maria his loving wife and Jordyn and Maya, his two beautiful daughters.
Recently, Derek was on our show.
During our conversation, Derek talked about:
– Some of story including not being interested in school when he was young, his mother dying when he was ten, his father not being in his life when he was growing up, no father mother passed away and growing up in a dysfunctional family
– Learning on how to be a parent by raising his nieces
– When did he realize that he had to something involving fatherhood
– The story behind the Real Dads™ Network
– The insights he received about fatherhood after him being involved in education for over twenty years
– The success of the Daddy Daughter Dance, Real Dads Week and other successes in the journey
– The continuous challenge that many Black fathers have providing for their children and some of the other challenges that Black fathers face
– How did getting married, having children and his wife have impacted his thoughts about fatherhood
– Black fathers and Black dads who are separated and divorced who want to spend time with their child(ren)
– The importance of Black men taking care of themselves
– Some of the services that the Real Dads™ Network offers
– What’s up next for the Real Dads™ Network
– His message to non-melanated people, the Black community, Black mothers and Black dads about Black fatherhood
– What are Black fathers telling him about 2020
You can find out more information about the Real Dads™ Network via:
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_DEREK_PHILLIPS_-_REAL_DADS_NETWORK_-_NOVEMBER_9_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - HUGH ANTHONY PHD - THE NEW HUMANITY INITIATIVE™ - LEADERSHIP AND CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING & FINANCE INTERACTIVE DIGITAL EVENT - NOVEMBER 12 - 2020
Join The New Humanity Initiative™ and Canada CFO’s Inc. in partnership with the Canadian Association of Urban Financial Professionals (CAUFP) along with our cast of amazing speakers and thought leaders who will promote and amplify equity diversity and inclusion in the accounting and finance sector.
Leadership and Change in Accounting & Finance is an immersive and interactive digital event with a view towards strengthening Economic Mobility for BIPOC Communities. It will feature curated conversations, engagement and experience addressing anti-Black racism, crucial challenges, meaningful change and innovative impact in creating inclusive and equitable opportunities.
A dynamic and interactive experience for attendees, speakers, supporters and stakeholders of the event, where individuals can communicate their points of view.
The event will feature a Dialogues on Diversity by prominent Finance Leaders as well as a Panel discussion on the issues, followed by a ‘Voices in Action’ breakout segment.
(5 Concurrent Sessions)
Join us after the Panel Discussion for our breakout sessions where we will have community participation and conversations about taking collective action.
The Voices in Action are based on the “Economic Mobility” Pillar one of the seven pillars of The New Humanity Initiative that will help shape its outcomes-based approach to achieve national change.
Each session will be facilitated by Thought Leaders who are actively championing change within these areas under the Economic Mobility Pillar. Please bring your ideas and get ready to create meaningful change.
Kindly select the Voices in Action (Breakout) Session that you would like to be a part of during registration.
- Capital & Finance
- Culture and Organizational Change
- Health & Wellbeing
- Investment, Enablement and Financial Services
- Leadership & Inclusion
Together we can strengthen actions and implement strategies to improve professional outcomes for BIPOC Professionals.
Hugh Anthony Simmonds, PhD is the Co-Founder and Co-Chair, The New Humanity Initiative™.
Hugh Anthony is the Co-founder and Co-Chair of The New Humanity Initiative™ a purpose-fueled national organization that is a catalyst for fundamental change to strengthen equity, access and inclusivity for racialized groups throughout Canada, and the first black member to serve as Director for the Toronto Music Festival, the oldest arts and music festival in Canada. Currently he serves as the President of Metropolitan Toronto Condominium Corporation (MTCC) 934 and is a Distinguished President of the Kiwanis Club of Toronto Caribbean. Hugh Anthony is currently Head of Strategy, Assignment & Co. a boutique lifestyle consultancy firm based in Toronto, Canada and a Teaching Faculty at Ryerson University in the Faculty of Arts and the G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education. Hugh Anthony, believes that “everyone is gifted, but some people never open their package”.
Hugh Anthony received his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Waterloo (Canada) and Master of Science (MSc), Postgraduate Diploma (PGDE) and Bachelor of Science (BSc) from the University of the West Indies (Jamaica). In addition, he as taken numerous executive education courses at Harvard University (USA), Ryerson University (Canada) and University of New Orleans(USA). With 20+ years of progressive multi-sector engagements, holding appointments as Executive Director for a nonprofit organization, International President for Kiwanis International Service Leadership organization, Hugh Anthony brings conceptual and strategic thinking with significant experience and expertise in higher education management, non-profit leadership, board governance, fundraising and capacity building. He has played a pivotal role in leading and strengthening individuals and organizations, through visioning, strategic planning, learning and development, marketing and communications, networking, collaborations and partnerships, advocacy and leading people-centered programming, workshops and initiatives. Hugh Anthony is an avid volunteer and believes that “service is the rent we pay for living” and have traveled throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean. He brings mastery in public speaking and storytelling with his award-winning presentation skills to help individuals uncover their passion, unfold their purpose and share the power of their stories.
His scholarship, research and consultancies span cultural organizations, leisure, tourism, hospitality geography, international politics, governance and policy; and professional services from the lens of culture, equity, intersectionality and lifestyle. He brings a wealth of teaching and learning experience having held appointments at the University of Technology (Jamaica) College of Business and Management; the University of Waterloo (Canada) Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, Ryerson University (Canada) Department of Geography and Environmental Studies and G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Studies. Hugh Anthony presented his research at several international conferences, his groundbreaking research on film festivals, field-configuring events and cultural organizations and his lifestyle writing and publications have been included on major digital media platforms and he is currently finishing a book publication project – The Ultimate Guide to Public Speaking: Seven Steps to Professional Mastery (forthcoming Spring 2022).
Mr. Anthony was live on our show tonight talking about the The New Humanity Initiative – Leadership And Change In Accounting & Finance Interactive Digital Event which is happening on November 12, 2020.
During the conversation, Mr. Anthony talked about:
– Some of his background including at nine years old realizing that his life would be one of service
– the story behind that The New Humanity Initiative™, some of the keys of success so far, memories of the first event and highlights from some of the past events,
– His thoughts on the state of equity and diversity in Canada at this time
– What to expect during the November 12, 2020 event
You can find more about The New Humanity Initiative – Leadership And Change In Accounting & Finance Interactive Digital Event happening on November 12, 2020 by clicking here
You can find out more about The New Humanity Initiative™ via:
You can find out more about Mr. Anthony via:
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_HUGH_ANTHONY_PHD_-_THE_NEW_HUMANITY_INITIATIVE_-_NOVEMBER_10_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - NOVEMBER 8 - 2020
On this special edition of Black Canada Talking™, we had panelists from Black Canada and Black America talking about Black Canada Talking™ And Black America Talking … The 2020 American Election … What Does It Mean To Us As Black People?
From Canada we had: El Jones, Cesar Ndema-Moussa and Warren Clarke.
And from America we had …
During the conversation, the panelists talked about:
– The results of the election plus why many Black people are happy with the result, American imperialism on Black Americans, America and racism, American crime bill, White supremacy in America and Canada, Black women’s involvement in this past election, post-celebrity culture and more White American women voting for 45 this time
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_BLACK_CANADA_TALKING_-_NOVEMBER_8_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - BLACK CANADA TALKING™ - NOVEMBER 1 - 2020
The guest on the November 1, 2020 edition of Black Canada Talking™ was Dr. Rosemary Sadlier.
Dr. Rosemary Sadlier is a historian, author, educator and Black History expert based in Toronto, Ontario Canada. Among her publications: Harriet Tubman (Dundurn Press), and The Kids Book of Black Canadian History (KidsCanPress). She was the consultant and writer/contributor to Black History: Africa, the Caribbean and the Americas (EMP)
She completed her course work for her doctorate at OISE, University of Toronto.
Rosemary is an expert on the history of African Canadians and has been interviewed on numerous media outlets including CTV, CBC News Network, CBC syndicated radio, TVO, Radio Canada International, CITYtv, CP24, WNED and PBS, Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, National Post, Toronto Sun, Share Newspaper, Pride Newspaper and the Caribbean Camera. She has presented across Canada, the U.S. and the Caribbean. Her recent writing concerning Black History related matters included a monthly column for Inside Toronto; book chapters for a publication on The Ward; and the Black Canadian Network Facebook site.
Rosemary is available for speaking engagements, short-term contracts, to consult and provide interviews on all aspects of Black History, Black Women, the Black experience and social justice. Among her recent accomplishments, she organized the national Canadian Black History Summit (April 2016); partnered with Councillor Paula Fletcher for the commemoration of the William Peyton Hubbard Park (Oct 2016); the historic recognition of Lincoln Alexander and Kay Livingstone; successfully planned the South African and Black Canadian Network reception (Nov 2016). Her patience and persistence resulted with a commemorative plaque for the AME Church site – Toronto (Dec. 2016) and the submission of the Parliamentary Petition for August 1st Emancipation Day (2018). She Chairs the Royal Commonwealth Society Toronto Branch, has given deputations to the UN, the Senate and City Council. Info: rosemary.sadlier@gmail.com or LinkedIn.
During our conversation, Dr. Sadlier talked about:
– Some of her story including her time as president of the Ontario Black History Society (23 years in a voluntary position) – Some of her achievements and challenges during that time
– Emancipation Day being commemorated and the importance of getting this done
– The effect of 2020 on Black Canadians and what are her concerns and hope for Black Canadians in the future
THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - RYAN ONEIL KNIGHT - ACBN MICROLOAN FUND IN COLLABORATION WITH ALTERNA SAVINGS UNION - OCTOBER 30 - 2020
Ryan Oneil Knight has built multiple businesses over the last 10 years and spends a great deal of his time leading and mentoring young entrepreneurs. After starting Detailing Knights, a mobile waterless car cleaning company, Ryan was able to launch his first youth entrepreneurship program called Knighthood Academy.
Knighthood Academy was designed to help at risk youth in the community develop their leadership skills through an entrepreneurship bootcamp. Various youth with multiple barriers have accessed the program ranging from high school drop outs, past gang members, and those recently released from detention.
“I have realized that entrepreneurship is a tool that gives a level playing field to all those that want to partake. I envision helping youth all over the world experience entrepreneurship at least once during their learning journey.
To this end Ryan is an active board member with the Peel Learning Foundation. Helping to bring alternative resources to youth in the Peel District School Board.
Ryan has been named one of Brampton’s top 40 under 40 and twice nominated for a Business Excellence Award by the Brampton Board of Trade in 2014 and 2019. In 2013, Ryan won the Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year award from the Toronto Region Board of Trade.
Ryan has a deep passion for his community and is one of the cofounders of the Afro Caribbean Business Network. A non profit organization created to help entrepreneurs of African and Caribbean heritage (ACH) to not only start businesses but help their companies grow and become assets for future generations.
Along with the vision of helping youth in every city around the world experience entrepreneurship, he is bringing years of startup expertise, award-winning youth work, marketing, advertising, and business operations.
Knight is a current contributor on CFRB NewsTalk1010 appearing each Monday morning with host Jerry Agar to address current affairs from a African and Caribbean heritage business owner perspective.
Ryan is an avid community advocate and devoted family man married to Cherriton and they have two wonderful children Jasmine and Christian.
Recently, Ryan was on our show talking about the ACBN MicroLoan Fund In Collaboration with Alterna Savings Credit Union.
During our conversation, Ryan talked about:
– Some of his background, getting his foundation about being an entrepreneur and turning his life around when he was younger
– The Detailing Knight experience and what he learned from it
– The story behind Afro Canadian Business Network (ACBN)
– The importance of getting children to start their own business
– Black Canadian business and Covid … How are they managing?
– $221 million announced by the Canadian government to help Black businesses and the challenges Ryan sees with it and what he and others organizations are doing about it
– The breakdown of $221 million announcement
– His call to action to the Canadian Federal Government, Black Canadian businesses and Black Canadians who don’t own a business
In response to the Black Entrepreneurship Loan Program announcement from the Canadian Federal Government in which the their loans will be starting from $25,000 and up, ACBN in partnership with SETSI and Empowered 4x has been able to finalize our own Black Led fund and will begin disbursing loans in November.
Thanks to ACBN’s partnership with Empowered 4x, ACBN has created an easy way to get financial assistance which includes grant writing, bookkeeping and tax filing.
If you are an entrepreneur that could use funds as low as $500 or as high as $25,000 take some time to fill out this form so we know how to help.
They have also have put together a sign up form to help you get access to grants, if you could use some assistance sign up here
If you need help with your bookkeeping and tax filing fill out this brief form here and you can get support.
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THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - DONOVAN McKENZIE - HEART OF A MAN - OCTOBER 27 - 2020
Donovan McKenzie is a community mental health advocate with special interest in men's issues. He has spent years helping people to challenge ideas about what it means to be a man. Donovan has turned his pain into purpose. He has and will continue to rewrite the narrative for what it means to be a man struggling with mental health, and Heart of a Man here to help others do the same
Donovan’s experience with depression and PTSD has made him passionate about ending the stigma. By sharing his story in a vulnerable and creative way, he challenges listeners to shift perspectives and develop the courage to reach out for help.
He founded Heart of a Man to offer an alternative and the organization is making an impact in our community.
Recently, Donovan was on our show.
During our conversation, Donovan talked about:
– Some of his journey including his battles with depression, PTSD, anxiety, wanting to commit suicide from a young age and being told that he suffered from depression at twenty-one years old
– Losing his mother and grandmother to cancer
– Growing up in Jamaica and dealing with depression and still thinking about it today
– The impact of racism on his depression
– His and his mother’s reaction when he was told that he needs to see a therapist and making the decision to go see a therapist and how seeing a therapist has helped him
– Some of things that men are sharing with him
– Him coming close to committing suicide
– The impact his son has had on his life
– Managing when he has a tough day
– If Black men should have Black therapists and should the therapist be a man
– The impact that 2020 has had on him
– The next steps for Heart Of A Man
You can contact Mr. McKenzie via:
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Sat, 31 October 2020
THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - AISHA K. STAGGERS WITH SPECIAL GUEST JILL JONES - STAGGERS STATE OF THINGS - OCTOBER 30 - 2020 - EDIT
On the October 29, 2020 edition of Staggers State Of Things, the ladies talked about:
– The American presidential election … Road to 270 electoral votes …
– Hispanic Americans impact on the presidential election
– The plot to invalidate as many ballots as possible
– Barack Obama’s impact on the presidential election
– DNI Ratcliffe spinning intel re Iran and Russia hacking omitting Proud Boys threatening emails to voters
– 7.4% GDP growth numbers for the US economy
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THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - AISHA K. STAGGERS WITH SPECIAL GUEST JILL JONES - STAGGERS STATE OF THINGS - OCTOBER 29 - 2020
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Mon, 26 October 2020
THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - BLACK CANADA TALKING™ - OCTOBER 25 - 2020
On the August 30, 2020 edition of Black Canada Talking™, the guests were: El Jones, Cesar Ndema-Moussa and Warren Clarke.
The panelists discussed the following topics:
– Const. Daniel Monstion found not guilty in the death of Abdirahman Abdi
– Students call for systemic change in the wake of N-word controversy at University of Ottawa
– Black solidarity
Roots And Culture Canada
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During the October 23, 2020 edition of Staggers State Of Things, the ladies talked about were:
– Last Thursday’s American presidential debate
– The threats to kill Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
– Some of the political races for the American Senate and the House of Representatives
– The Supreme Court of the United States and the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett
– Rappers and the GOP plot to weaponize Black male votes
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Tue, 20 October 2020
THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - AMANUEL MELLES - THE NABC CONFERENCE - ADVANCING THE FIGHT AGAINST ANTI-BLACK RACISM - AWARENESS ANALYSIS ACTION - OCTOBER 21 - 22 - 2020
Advancing the Fight Against Anti-Black Racism: Awareness, Analysis, Action will be a two-day results-focused conference virtually-delivered live online on October 21 and 22, 2020. Hosted by the Network for the Advancement of Black Communities (NABC), in collaboration with the Anti-Racism Directorate, the City of Toronto and various allies, the conference will engage various stakeholders to formulate policy and program solutions to address the impact of anti-Black racism.
The Anti-Racism Directorate will provide an overview of their anti-racism initiatives, and a progress update on the collection of race-based data in justice, education and child welfare sectors. Municipal leaders from Toronto, Hamilton, Brampton and Ottawa will explore the municipal lens of advancing the fight against anti-Black racism. Sector allies will provide insights for turning collective cross-sectoral policy, practice and program opportunities into concrete actions to advance the fight against anti-Black racism in Canada.
Recently, Amanuel Melles, Executive Director – Network for the Advancement of Black Communities, was live on our show talking about Advancing the Fight Against Anti-Black Racism: Awareness, Analysis, Action.
During our conversation, Mr. Melles talked about:
– Some of his background
– The impact of 2020 has had on Black Canadians
– Some background about the conference and an overview of the sessions during the conference
– The biggest challenges and opportunities for Black Canada
You can find more information about and register for the Advancing the Fight Against Anti-Black Racism: Awareness, Analysis, Action live online conference by clicking here.
You can find out more information about the Network for the Advancement of Black Communities via:
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Fri, 16 October 2020
THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - DEBRA SANDLER - CUISINE NOIR MAGAZINE ... BEHIND THE BUSINESS - THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY
Cuisine Noir Magazine … Behind The Business … The Good, The Bad And The Ugly is hosted by V. Sheree Williams, the publisher of Cuisine Noir Magazine and Dr. Vibe.
Cuisine Noir Magazine … Behind The Business … The Good, The Bad And The Ugly are in depth conversations with people who have been featured in Cuisine Noir Magazine.
The guest on this episode of Cuisine Noir Magazine … Behind Business … The Good, The Bad And The Ugly is Debra Sandler.
Debra Sandler is the CEO of Mavis Food, LLC which produces Bazodee™ sauces and seasonings. Bazodee™ was launched to capture the essence of family through food. Ms. Sandler’s mission is to share the many dishes created while growing up with the world, many created by the family star cook, Aunt Marvis.
Recently, Ms. Sandler was a guests on Cuisine Noir Magazine … Behind Business … The Good, The Bad And The Ugly.
During our conversation, Ms. Sandler talked about:
– Being born in Venezuela, going to Trinidad and Tobago when she was one years old and staying there until she was eighteen and then going to America
– Spending thirteen years at Pepsico and some of lessons that she learned while she was there
– Her launching Splenda (a low calorie sweetner), being an executive at Mars Chocolate and now sitting on the boards of ADM, Dollar General, Ganettt
– The story behind Mavis Foods, LLC, Bazodee, the product line and its availability
– The moment she knew that Bazodee™ was onto something, how has 2020 been for the company and future plans
– Some of her business tips
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THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - AISHA K. STAGGERS WITH SPECIAL GUEST JILL JONES - STAGGERS STATE OF THINGS - OCTOBER 8 - 2020
During the October 8, 2020 edition of Staggers State Of Things, the ladies talked about:
– Last week’s 2020 American Vice Presidential Candidates Debate
– 45 has refused to take part in a virtual TV debate with his Democratic rival Joe Biden
– White House open to bigger stimulus bill as Mnuchin, Pelosi talk
– 45 with Covid
– 13 charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
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THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - BLACK CANADA TALKING™ - OCTOBER 4 - 2020
On the October 4, 2020 edition of Black Canada Talking™, the guest was Dr. Vidoll Regisford – Ph.D., M.Ed., S.S.W., R.P.
– Dr. Regisford is a registered psychotherapist and counselling practitioner, with the Ontario College of Registered Psychotherapist and the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals
– Additionally, he is a certified Trauma & Critical Incident Stress Management specialist, serving police services, air traffic services, child protection agencies and insurance companies
– For more than 30 years, he has worked with children and youth in a variety of organizations, children’s mental health and recreational settings, incorporating various treatment modalities to effectively bring about change and wellness for his clients, their families and caregivers
– He has delivered training and skills-shops to foster parents, caregivers, caseworkers, social workers, leaders and management of detentions centers, foster homes and group homes
– These efforts have been awarded by the Association of Canadian Community Colleges, the Ontario Hospital Association, as well as international bodies focused on innovation in preventative health, such as the International Society of Blacks in Health Sciences and more
– His efforts to eradicate the barriers and stigma’s associated with mental health continue in the form of presentations, lectures, magazines and his radio program to a variety of audiences
– He has occupied positions in the non-profit/public sector, working in a variety of escalating leadership roles from Director to Vice-President, regionally and nationally, impacting Diversity and Inclusion in organizations
– He also serves as Principal of Knowledge Solutions and Associates, a general clinical and consulting practice to clients and organizations
Dr. Regisford was live on our show hosting a conversation with four Black Canadian women who have experienced anti-black racism and racial trauma in the corporate workplace.
During the conversation:
– Dr. Regisford gave his takes current status of Black Canadians and mental health
– Each of the women share some of their story of being a racialized woman in the corporate world
– Where there cultural supports in the workplaces that they are/were working in?
– Their thoughts on companies over the last few months declaring initiatives addressing racism and racial trauma in the workplace
– The effects of racial trauma has on them professionally, their families and the Black community
– Who have been their best allies
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Sat, 3 October 2020
The topics that the ladies will be talking about are:
– Aftermath following the first 2020 American Presidential Debate
– The Breonna Taylor case
– 45’s ally Lindsey Graham in deadlock Senate race with Dem challenger Jaime Harrison in South Carolina
– Coronavirus stimulus discussions in America yield no deals
Fri, 2 October 2020
THE DR. VIBE™ SHOW - SERENA WILLS - OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS - SEPTEMBER 21 - 2020
Serena Wills is a native New Yorker and currently resides in the Washington, DC area. She holds a BA in Policy Studies from Syracuse University, an MPA from Virginia Tech and a Master of Arts in Health and Wellness Coaching from the Maryland University of Integrative Health. She’s a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach through the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching and is the owner of Divine Wryte Wellness (her health and wellness coaching practice), she’s also a published author and a poet.
She now has three published poetry books, The Awakening, Pieces of Life Volume 2, released December 2019, Crying Tears of Teal released in fall of 2017 and her first poetry book titled, Reconstruction, Pieces of Life, Volume 1 which was released in 2014. She’s also published in numerous anthologies and has written health and wellness articles for various publications.
Serena is a mother to her beautiful son, is an advocate for Ovarian Cancer, GYN Cancers and Lyme Disease research and is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Recently, Ms. Wills was on our show talking about Ovarian Cancer Awareness.
During our conversation, Ms. Wills talked about:
– How she is managing home schooling her son during 2020 and her starting to do workshops
– The impact that 2020 is having on women who are dealing with ovarian cancer
– The fact there is no accurate test for ovarian cancer
– Some of her experiences dealing with ovarian cancer and how does a lady find out if she has ovarian cancer
– Her mother passing away due to ovarian cancer
– The gene that causes ovarian cancer and how to find out about it
– Paying homage to her friend Tara Lessard who passed away due to ovarian cancer
– A tribute to Tara Lessard who lost her battle with ovarian cancer and how she and her son are handling their loss
You can contact Ms. Wills via:
Divine Wryte Wellness
Crying Tears of Teal
The Awakening, Pieces of Life Volume 2
Reconstruction, Pieces of Life Volume 1
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THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - AISHA K. STAGGERS WITH SPECIAL GUEST JILL JONES - POST TAKES FROM THE FIRST 2020 AMERICAN PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES - SEPTEMBER 30 - 2020
Last Tuesday, the ladies gave their takes after the first The First 2020 American Presidential Debate.
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THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - BLACK CANADA TALKING™ - SEPTEMBER 27 - 2020
– Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a new $221-million entrepreneurship program for Black Canadians
– A video depicting the chief of the Ottawa Police Service (OPS), Peter Sloly as Adolf Hitler is being condemned by those both inside and outside the province’s police community
– Kentucky grand jury indicts 1 officer but not for the death of Breonna Taylor
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THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - BLACK CANADA TALKING - SEPTEMBER 20 - 2020
On the September 20, 2020 edition of Black Canada Talking™, the guest was Roger Caesar.
Roger Caesar is a 4 time Speech Champion. A 3 time international award winning speaker and a 3 time semi finalist at the World Championships of Public Speaking. He has spoken at TEDx, MoMondays, Speaker Slam, Fearless Voices, Flip The Script and Brampton Mastermind. His dynamic and charismatic style has landed him in many places including Jamaica, California, Boston and New York City.
He is the proud owner of Caesar Transport Inc. A family black owned business who has just recently celebrated their 36th year anniversary. In 2018, he was the recipient of the City of Brampton Volunteer Award for helping start up entrepreneurs.
He has dedicated his time to his community and the youth leadership programs. He continues to contribute to Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto, Knights Table food bank in Brampton and recently working with TD Canada teaching speaking presentations to youth. Roger is a motivational speaker who helps others to develop their speaking skills and maximize their greatness.
During our conversation, Roger talked about:
– Some of his background including how he got involved in the family business
– How he got involved with Toastmasters
– What has his parents instilled in him
– Some advice for Black Canadian entrepreneurs
– The influx of minorities in the trucking and transportation business
– Some of his public speaking journey and his first speech at Toastmasters
– A victory even though he did not win the competition and his first big victory
– Some reasons why people are joining Toastmasters
– The impact that Toastmasters on his life personally and professionally
– 2020’s impact on his speaking appearances
– The importance of stories when it comes to public speaking
– Not writing a book yet
– Where would he be without Toastmasters
– His upcoming appearances
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THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - HENRI HUARD - CANADA'S VOLUNTEER AWARDS - SEPTEMBER 23 - 2020
The objective of Canada’s Volunteer Awards is to recognize volunteers and bring national prominence to the contributions individuals, not-for-profit organizations, social enterprises and businesses make to their communities through volunteering. This aligns with the Government of Canada’s interest in promoting innovative solutions to local problems. The goal of the awards is to inspire Canadians from all walks of life to find new ways of making a difference in their communities.
Recently, Henri Huard of Employment and Social Development Canada was on our show talking about Canada’s Volunteer Awards.
During our conversation, Mr. Huard talked about:
– Some of the background about Canada’s Volunteer Awards and the work it takes to make the it happen
– The qualifications in order to be nominated, being a regional reviewer and the awards process
– Getting more Black Canadians nominated
– The impact that 2020 has had on the awards
– the biggest challenge the awards is facing
– How to find out more information
To find out more about Canada’s Volunteer Awards please click here.
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THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - AISHA K. STAGGERS - STAGGERS STATE OF THINGS WITH SPECIAL GUEST JILL JONES - SEPTEMBER 17 - 2020
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During the September 17, 2020 edition of Staggers State Of Things, the ladies talked about:
– 45 executive order to establish a national commission to promote “patriotic education”
– United States Attorney General Bill Barr saying that other than slavery the coronavirus stay at home orders are “the greatest intrusion on civil liberties in American history”
– 45’s health appointee Michael Caputo takes ‘leave of absence’ following accusations of political meddling
– Why does Kanye West think 45 should be re-elected
– Kanye West being suspended by Twitter after sharing the contact information for Forbes editor and chief content officer Randall Lane
– The film Cuties
- 45's town hall with ABC News
- 45's health appointee Michael Caputo takes 'leave of absence' following accusations of political meddling
- Why does Kanye West think 45 should be re-elected
- Kanye West being suspended by Twitter after sharing the contact information for Forbes editor and chief content officer Randall Lane
- The film Cuties
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THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - RICHARD M. WRIGHT - MASCULINITY LOVE AND LIBERATION - SEPTEMBER 17 - 2020
Richard M. Wright, MA (he, him, his) is a Jamaican New Yorker who lives in Florida. He received his Masters at the California Institute of Integral Studies, where he studied Expressive Arts Therapy. Richard also completed the Healthy Masculinity/ Bystander Intervention training with Men Can Stop Rape. Combining these skill sets, Richard created art-based workshops that foster consent culture and healthy masculinities with movement, drama and play. The interventions develop empathy, integrity, accountability, and a value for our own and each other’s boundaries and humanity.
Richard writes for Colorlines Magazine, where he explores themes of masculinity, love, liberation, healing, and accountability. He was also published in the very timely, groundbreaking anthology Ask: Building Consent Culture, edited by Kitty Stryker. As a cisgendered straight man, he strongly believes that it is important for him to be accountable and represent by doing this important culture shifting work towards a paradigm that respects the boundaries and humanity of ourselves, women, girls, non-binary folks, and everyone else too.
Recently, Mr. Wright was on our show talking about Masculinity, Love And Liberation.
During our conversation, Mr. Wright talked about:
– Some of his background including being born in New York, living in Jamaica for a number of years then moving back to America and some of his memories of Jamaica
– His parents being the foundation of his social justice journey
– Some of his educational journey
– His thoughts about Black masculinity, Black love and Black liberation at this time
– Some background on his article Healthy Masculinity & Toxic Masculinity In Wakanda: An Intersectional Afrofuturist Perspective
– The impact that 2020 has on Black masculinity, Black love and Black liberation
– Black men and mental health
– The reason why he writes
You can find out more about Mr. Wright via:
Colorlines
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THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - KENNETH BRASWELL AND LAWRENCE WILBON - 2020 MILLION FATHERS MARCH VIRTUAL EVENT AND THE BLUEPRINT VIRTUAL TOWN HALL FORUM - SEPTEMBER 15 - 2020
Kenneth Braswell is the Chief Executive Officer of Fathers Incorporated, a widely recognized national and international nonprofit organization supporting fathers, practitioners, researchers, and policymakers that provides capacity building services to thousands of organizations working to ensure that fathers contribute to the healthy well-being of their children.
He brings 29 years of collective work experience managing and leading fatherhood and community programs. Additionally, he serves as the National Director of the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearing House (NRFC) directing and guiding the strategic activities of the NRFC.
Recently, Mr. Braswell was live on our show talking about the 2020 Million Fathers March Virtual Event that is being held on September 25, 2020 and The Blueprint Virtual Town Hall Forum which is being held on September 29, 2020. During the conversation, Mr. Braswell was joined by Lawrence Wilbon. Mr. Wilbon serves as the Business Development Manager for Fathers Incorporated. With over 20 years of non-profit experience, he is tasked in assisting the organization with funds development and strategic partnerships. Prior to his current position, he has served as an executive director of a local non-profit. He is married with two children and reside in the Metro Atlanta area.
The Million Fathers March (MFM) is an opportunity for dads, uncles, grandfathers, coaches, mentors, clergy, men’s groups and organizations to show their commitment to the educational lives of their children throughout the school year by escorting children to school on this day.
Fathers Incorporated presents a virtual Town Hall Forum to examine the definitions and social reality of fatherhood for Black Fathers. The event is called The Blueprint: Reimagining the Narrative of the Modern Black Father and will be streamed on September 29, 2020 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Eastern) across several platforms.
In the newly crafted report, Fathers Incorporated are highlighting the research shows that shows supporting responsible fatherhood is critically connected to lifting Black men and their current and/or future children out of poverty while laying a firm foundation for their success in life. We recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with innovative strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth. We simply want to address the question “WHY DOES POVERTY LOOK LIKE ME?”
During the conversation, the gentlemen talked about:
– Some of their backgrounds
– The background on The Million Fathers March including how it almost did not happen this year, planning for it and what to expect during this year’s event
– How fathers and Fathers Incorporated are handling 2020
– The story behind The Blueprint, some of the challenges that Black American fathers are facing and what to expect during the Blueprint virtual event
– How do they want to feel after these two events, their future vision for Fathers Incorporated and their message for Black fathers
– What people can do to help Fathers Incorporated
You can find more about the 2020 Million Fathers March Virtual Event via:
2020 Million Fathers March Virtual Event
You can find out more about The Blueprint Virtual Town Hall Forum via:
The Blueprint: Reimagining the Narrative of the Modern Black Father
You can find out more information about Fathers Incorporated via:
You can find out about Mr. Braswell via:
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THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - AISHA K. STAGGERS WITH SPECIAL GUEST JILL JONES - STAGGERS STATE OF THINGS - SEPTEMBER 10 - 2020
– 45 admits to downplaying coronavirus threat in audio recordings revealed in journalist Bob Woodward’s new book, Rage, 45 acknowledged he knew the coronavirus could be transmitted through the air and was five times more deadly than the flu, even as he was publicly saying it wasn’t
– 45’s followers akin to mindset of Charles Manson and Jim Jones followers
– More than two dozen large wildfires raging across California after an extreme heat wave
– As America reckons with race, poll finds white Americans least engaged
– 45 targets white privilege and critical race training as ‘Anti-American’
– Cardi B vs. Candace Owens
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THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - GALEN BINGHAM - THE NEED FOR SELF DEVELOPMENT DURING THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES - SEPTEMBER 8 - 2020
Recently, Galen was live on our show talking about The Need For Self Development During These Uncertain Times.
– What and who put him on the leadership journey
– Some great tips to be a successful leader and manager
– One of his first major YASSS’s!!!! in his leadership journey
– Now being the time for companies to do more self development and training of their employees and this being the same for individuals
– A reason why companies don’t want to invest in employee training
– If companies or individuals are responding better to 2020
– The importance of curiosity in the process of self development
– Some of the opportunities that Galen is providing or is part of involving self-development (Collab Lab, Kiln Global & Consulting)
– Some of the core challenges that clients come to him with
– The importance of clarity when if comes to self-development
– A little bit of Ann McNeil (President of the International Mastermind Association)
– His business growing in 2020
– Kiln Global Leadership Academy launching on October 2, 2020 and how it became a reality
The Leadership Toolbox Podcast – Spotify
The Leadership Toolbox Podcast – RadioPublic
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_GALEN_BINGHAM_-_THE_NEED_FOR_SELF_DEVELOPMENT_DURING_THESE_UNCERTAIN_TIMES_-_SEPTEMBER_8_-_2020.mp3
Mon, 31 August 2020
THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - BLACK CANADA TALKING™ - AUGUST 23 - 2020
The conversation topic for the August 23, 2020 edition of Black Canada Talking™ was ADVANCE, Canada’s Black Music Business Collective.
ADVANCE, Canada’s Black Music Business Collective, is leading the change in developing an infrastructure for the betterment, upliftment and retention of Black people in the music business.
Serving as a unified front for Black people working within all sectors of the Canadian music industry, Advance creates conditions for long-term success by addressing racial equality and inclusivity through four areas: Advocacy, Mentorship, Community Outreach and Business Development and Entrepreneurship.
By holding the corporate, private and government sectors accountable, Advance is committed to building a more equitable Canadian music industry that grants Canada’s Black music communities a fair and valued voice in a consistently growing music nation.
The guest for the August 23, 2020 edition of Black Canada Talking™ was David “Click” Cox.
David “Click” Cox started his career as a member of the MMVA winning and JUNO nominated group, The Maximum Definitive. Created reputation for his promotional and marketing efforts working closely with concert promotions company REMG. Soon after, he started his career working with BMG Music Canada and then worked at Universal Music Canada as A&R. During his time with Universal, David founded the Stylus Awards to celebrate the Canadian urban music talents and recognition of DJs. After 8 years with Universal, he created his own entertainment company, CLK Creative Works. Today, CLK is responsible for managing an eclectic roster of highly skilled and experienced artists. Along with management, David teaches music business at Metalworks and The Remix Project.
During the conversation, David talked about:
– Some of his background including getting into the music business, how he got his jobs with BMG Music and Universal Music and some memories
– The weekly roundtable conversations that he is having about the Black Canadian music industry (Breaking Down Racial Barriers) which you can listen to here
– Some of the changes in the music industry during his journey
– Impact of 2020 on the Black Canadian music industry
– Some background on his mother in law the late Salome Bey, one the first Black Canadians to have a television special
You can find more information about David via:
CLK Creative Works
David “Click” Cox – Twitter
David “Click” Cox – Instagram
David “Click” Cox – Linkedin
You can find out more information about Advance – Canada’s Black Music Collective via:
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_BLACK_CANADA_TALKING_-_AUGUST_23_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - GRACE-CAMILLE MUNROE - BLACK PARENTS INVOLVEMENT IN THEIR CHILDREN'S ACADEMIC SUCCESS - AUGUST 24 - 2020
Dr. Grace-Camille Munroe holds a doctorate in Adult Education and Community Development, with a focus on Transformative Learning, from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto. She has acquired the knowledge, experience, and skills required to make interventions as a competent project manager, program evaluator, research analyst, and adult facilitator. In this regard, she has employed her skills successfully in designing and evaluating projects, conducting quantitative and qualitative research, data and policy analyses and preparing research briefs, reports, Cabinet Submissions, and presentations for clients across the public and private sectors. Dr Munroe has significant experience in the development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks for educational programs, as well as, in conducting needs assessments to inform the improvement of school administration and management. She is committed to employing her expanding knowledge and skills to projects and programs that will result in an improved quality of life for stakeholders in education. Dr. Munroe has worked at various levels of the education system in Jamaica, including the Ministry of Education as Senior Policy Analyst and Researcher in the Office of the Minister, to appreciate the complex nature of teaching and learning in the classroom, and to allow her to better address the challenges of developing and implementing system-wide change.
She currently works as the Manager for Research, Projects and Operations for the Leadership By Design Program, the signature program for the Lifelong Leadership Institute. The Lifelong Leadership Institute (LLI) is an educational organization that provides innovative leadership development to Canadian youth of Jamaican, African-Caribbean and Black heritage, so that they may fulfill their personal and professional ambitions, provide inspiring leadership to their communities and country, and make this world a better place for all.
Selected Publications and Research Projects
2019 Research Consultant, Curriculum and Training Development Specialist
Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health & Reducing Adolescent Pregnancies in Jamaica
2018 Researcher and Writer
Situational Analysis on Children and Youth in Jamaica
UNICEF/Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CAPRI)
2017 Research Consultant, Curriculum & Training Development Specialist
Curriculum and Training Development, National Family Planning Board
2013 Lead Researcher
An Analysis of Students’ Academic Progress and Attainment for Selected Cohorts (2006-2010) and Projections for Student Matriculation 2014-2018:
The Case of Jamaica College
2013 Researcher and Co-Author
Jamaica Transformation of Education Since Independence: Handbook on Education Development in Commonwealth. Bloomsbury Comparative International
Education Series
Recently, Ms. Munroe was on our show talking about Black Parents Involvement In Their Children’s Academic Success. During the conversation, Ms. Munroe was joined by Anton James.
– Both of them share some of their background including being the father of two boys
– Did education find them or did they find education and how did they meet
– some truths, stereotypes, barriers that many Black parents face when dealing with the education system including the myth that Black fathers are interested in their child(ren) education
– Anton’s dedication to his children and some of the barriers that he faces with his children and the education system
– Some of what Black parents need to do when it comes to education
– Some of the barriers preventing Black parents being more involved in their child(ren) education
– The impact that 2020 has on this subject and what do Black parents need to do in regards to their child(ren) education
You can contact Dr. Munroe via:
You can contact Anton James via:
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_GRACE-CAMILLE_MUNROE_-_BLACK_PARENTS_INVOLVEMENT_IN_THEIR_CHILDRENS_ACADEMIC_SUCCESS_-_AUGUST_24_-_2020.mp3
– The Progressive Conservative party in Canada has a new leader Erin O’Toole, the rise of Leslyn Lewis, Blacks realities in Canada and politics
– Jacob Blake, police brutality, Black Lives Matter, sports boycotts and institutions as society replies
– The death of Chadwick Boseman, Black Panther, Wakanda and Black identity worldwide in the 21st century
THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - AISHA K. STAGGERS WITH SPECIAL GUEST JILL JONES - STAGGERS STATE OF THINGS - AUGUST 23 - 2020
During the August 23, 2020 edition of Staggers State Of Things, the ladies talked about:
– The recent American Democratic party convention
– Steve Bannon being arrested
– Rose McGowan
– Megan Thee Stallion
– White women’s tears being the drink of America
– Mental health in the workplace in 2020
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_AISHA_K._STAGGERS_WITH_SPECIAL_GUEST_JILL_JONES_-_STAGGERS_STATE_OF_THINGS_-_AUGUST_23_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - BLACK MAN FROM NORTH OF THE 49TH ... BLACK MAN FROM SOUTH OF THE 49TH - KAMALA BIDEN AND THE 2020 ELECTION - AUGUST 16 - 2020
Dr. Vibe, Kinte Fergerson and special guest LeRon Barton have a conversation about the naming of Kamala Harris as the Vice President candidate for the American Democratic party.
During the conversation, the following topics were discussed:
– If they were surprised that Kamala Harris was chosen by Joe Biden as his vice president choice and if there was a better choice
– If Black women helped Kamala Harris get nominated
– If Joe Biden is fit for president
– Will Kamala Harris be president of the United States
– If Black Americans have power
– What should Black Americans ask their political candidates for
– If the upcoming election is important for Black America
You can contact Kinte Fergerson via:
Indy Radio
You can contact LeRon Barton via:
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_BLACK_MAN_FROM_NORTH_OF_THE_49TH_..._BLACK_MAN_FROM_SOUTH_OF_THE_49TH_-_KAMALA_BIDEN_AND_THE_2020_ELECTION_-_AUGUST_16_-_2020.mp3
Fri, 28 August 2020
THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - MOY FUNG - PRAY FOR THE MEN GLOBAL MOVEMENT - AUGUST 12 - 2020
Olivia “Moy” Fung is an author, entrepreneur, certified coach and a mother to three amazing young men.
Above all, she is a multifaceted woman that operates proficiently in the calling of God on her life, and is driven to guide and mentor others to operate in their divine calling also.
Recently, Ms. Fung was live on our show talking about Pray For The Men Global Movement. Ms. Fung was joined by Andrew Montague.
During our conversation, Ms. Fung and Andrew talked about:
– Some of their background including how they came to God
– How they met
– The story behind the movement
– Some of the challenges they are hearing that men are facing
– Encouragement for men and those who love them
You can contact Ms. Fung via:
You Inspire Me Women
Facebook – You Inspire Me Women
Moy Fung – Instagram
Moy Fung – Linkedin
Pray For The Men Global
Instagram – Pray For The Men Global
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_MOY_FUNG_-_PRAY_FOR_THE_MEN_GLOBAL_MOVEMENT_-_AUGUST_12_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - CRYSTAL ZHENG - BLACK LIVES MATTER - HOW SHOULD ASIAN AMERICANS THE CALL - AUGUST 12 - 2020
Crystal Zheng is an infectious disease physician currently working in New Orleans. She identifies as Chinese American: Her parents are Chinese immigrants but she was born and raised in Northern Virginia. Her schooling has taken her across the US, including California, Philadelphia, and New York, but she has chosen to remain in New Orleans because of the vibrancy of its people and its great medical need. She is a strong advocate for social justice, particularly when it intersects with medicine.
Recently, Ms. Zheng was live on our show talking about her article Black Lives Matter: How should Asian Americans answer the call?
During our conversation, Ms. Zheng talked about:
– Some of her background including her parents stressing education when she was growing up but not wanting her to get into medicine
– A challenging moment during her medical studies
– Becoming a social activist and getting arrested during a protest for trespassing
– The story behind the article
– What should Officer Tou Thao, the Minneapolis police officer who watched as George Floyd was pinned to death by his fellow officer Derek Chauvin, have done
– Many Asian Americans staying on the sidelines while many Black Americans have been killed by the police
– Many Asian Americans raising up white supremacy and the “model minority myth”
– Her still hearing Asian Americans being racist towards Black Americans and a reason why it continues
– Writing the article and some of the criticism that she has received
– In the light of the current political climate in America, how are Asian Americans dealing with racism
– Her parents reaction to her social justice
You contact Ms. Zheng via:
2012 Black Weblog Awards Winner (Best International Blog)BLACK
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_CRYSTAL_ZHENG_-_BLACK_LIVES_MATTER_-_HOW_SHOULD_ASIAN_AMERICANS_THE_CALL_-_AUGUST_12_-_2020.mp3
Tue, 18 August 2020
– Kamala Harris as Joe Biden’s presidential running mate
– The Democratic and Republican parties can’t agree on additional Covid financial aid for Americans
– The US Postal Service is now a 45 target in the 2020 election
– The upcoming American Democratic Party National Convention
THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - V. SHEREE WILLIAMS - CUISINE NOIR MAGAZINE - AUGUST 3 - 2020
Growing up, Sheree loved the smells and tastes of her mother’s soul food cooking. The food cooked and enjoyed by her family provided simple thrills and delicious memories. The thought of tasting the unfamiliar was not appealing and the comfort zone created since being a child seemed to be as good as it gets. That all changed over the years starting with college and later into her adult life when she began to discover and explore a whole new world and relationship with food.
Today, she is writing about her delicious relationship as the publisher of Cuisine Noir, the country’s first Black online and print food, wine and travel magazine. Re-launched online in September 2009 and debuting in print in September 2011 (2011 – 2017) under her company V. Sheree Creative Enterprises, Cuisine Noir is a lifestyle publication centered on connecting the African diaspora through food, wine and travel.
Designing a niche publication was an easy fit for Sheree who is also a multicultural marketing consultant. She knew that such a publication was not only needed but will be widely received by all. And it has. It would also provide a clear and distinct media outlet for advertisers executing multicultural campaigns geared toward Blacks with a food, health, wine/spirits and travel focus. Sheree’s leadership has successfully started a new cultural culinary movement by putting Black chefs, culinary professionals and vintners in the forefront to showcase their talents and contributions to foodies, media and key industry companies.
She has interviewed some of the most talented chefs across the country as well as celebrities such as Chef Govind Armstrong, Chef Carla Hall, the late Dr. Maya Angelou, George Duke, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Chef Roger Mooking, Niecy Nash, Russell Simmons, Grace Hightower DeNiro and Charlie Wilson.
In addition to writing about the chefs behind the food, she was produced and organized cooking demonstrations with a variety of celebrity chefs such as Chef Jeff Henderson (The Food Network), Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr. (The Food Network), Chef Tre Wilcox (Bravo’s Top Chef), Chef Darrell “DAS” Smith (The Food Network), Chef G. Garvin (The Cooking Channel), Chef Kevin Sbraga (Bravo’s Top Chef), Chef Bryant Terry (Author – Vegan Soul Kitchen), Chef Rock Harper (Winner of Hell’s Kitchen Season 3) and Chef Nikki Shaw (The Food Network). Event culinary programming clients include United Negro College Fund, Bay Area Black Expo and The Network for a Healthier California. From 2011- 2015, she was the stage manager for Unicomm’s Travel and Adventure Show’s Taste of Travel stage that traveled to seven cities and worked with local and celebrity chefs as well as restaurants and destinations around the world.
She was a sofi Awards judge for the Specialty Food Association and was also recognized by Dine Diaspora as one of 31 Women in Food to know during Women’s History Month in 2019. In 2020, she was among 26 Black and White women participating in the #sharethemicfoodandbev campaign created to amplify the voices of Black women in these industries.
Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Sheree holds a Bachelor of Science in Advertising from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications with a Concentration in Public Relations from Golden Gate University in San Francisco. She currently lives in Oakland, Calif., and enjoys trying new restaurants, cooking, gardening, traveling, hiking, relaxing on the beach and food and travel photography.
Recently, V. Sheree was on our show talking about Cuisine Noir Magazine.
During our conversation, V. Sheree talked about:
– Life growing up in Chicago and how she ended up living in California in 1998
– The story behind Cuisine Noir, taking ownership of the magazine in December 2008, the early days of the magazine and some memories
– Her first big YES with the magazine and going from covering food to covering food, wine and travel
– Black restaurants, Black wine industry and Blacks and travel in 2020
– The changes in the industries for Blacks over the years
– The connection of Black food with heritage
– Encouraging and informing Black youth about the different careers in the food industry
– Diversity and inclusion in these industries and are the big players in these industries change their mindset
– Some of the common barriers that Blacks in these industries face
– Some of her favourite foods
– Blacks and food sustainability and farming
– Her passion for self development and always wanting to grow
– The first restaurant that she would like to go to when the restrictions are lifted
– Where in five years would she would like to see Blacks in food, wine and travel and Cuisine Noir
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_V._SHEREE_WILLIAMS_-_CUISINE_NOIR_MAGAZINE_-_AUGUST_3_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - JAH CURE - GRACE JERKFEST 2020 - AUGUST 3 - 2020
Grace JerkFest was presented by TD Ready Commitment and went virtual this year due to COVID-19. The food, music and fun times was live streamed on www.jerkfestival.ca on August 8th and August 9th from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. each night. There was no cost, everyone was invited and saw jerk cooking demonstrations, Canadian dancers, singers, steelpan artists as well as the international headliners: Beenie Man, Jah Cure, Lila Ike and Alison Hinds.
We had the opportunity to speak with Jah Cure before this year’s Grace JerkFest.
You may know him as Jah Cure. Perhaps you know him by his given name, Siccaturie Alcock. But as the saying goes, “What’s in a name?” Most importantly, you must know his message. His music is at once his spirit, his all-consuming passion, and his personal declaration of a belief in a universal consciousness based on love and positivity.
Born in Hanover, Jamaica on October 11th, 1978, the global force that is Jah Cure has been a long time in the making. From as little as three years old, this child of slight build would captivate those around him with his innate musical virtuosity. As he and his love for the art grew, the young man whose voice would make any songbird green with envy would sneak out of his bedroom window late at night to visit local dancehalls and stage shows. It was here that he became immersed in the stylings of the undisputed greats: Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Burning Spear, Beres Hammond, Marcia Griffith, Garnett Silk, Yami Bolo, Jacob Miller and Black Uhuru. A young Siccaturie knew that he would dedicate himself to achieving membership of this superlative group.
Initially using the name ‘Little Melody’, Siccaturie’s voice started to leave an indelible impression in the streets and he soon became the talk of Jamaica. At the age of fifteen, he moved to Kingston. The name Jah Cure was bestowed upon him by the world-renowned Capleton and the David House Crew. This was primarily due to the vast amount of herb he smoked in the quest for spiritual enlightenment – a daily custom of his Rastafarian religion and commitment to natural living. Using the plants of the land for medicinal purposes, the singer looked young and healthy. He was ‘well-preserved’ or ‘cured’. Jamaican music icon, Beres Hammond, subsequently took Cure under his wing and became his mentor and producer.
However, Cure’s journey would be unexpectedly interrupted when in 1998 he was stopped and arrested late one night in Montego Bay. He was charged with four crimes, all of which he vehemently denies to this day. A non-jury trial was convened (one in which a single judge decides both questions of law and fact) and unfortunately, despite a total lack of visual confirmation of his involvement in said crimes, Cure was given a 15 year sentence.Not letting this setback disrupt his dream, Cure recorded and released many #1 singles from jail. The songs “Jamaica” and “Longing For” were both local and global successes. Cure’s first album, FREE JAH’S CURE, was recorded and released in 2001. On this project, Cure conveys his gratitude for life. He believes his incarceration was Jah’s way of teaching him humility, kindness, forgiveness and love for his fellow man. Consequently, he has relinquished any resentment for those who judged him unjustly. In 2003, Beres Hammond produced Cure’s second album, GHETTO LIFE, which featured the acclaimed single Divide and Rule.
On his first day of freedom, Cure publicly stated that his only remaining life goal would be to use his music as a means of spreading love, peace and healing. Since 2007, Jah Cure has topped the charts with several # 1 singles – Call on Me, featuring Phyllisia, followed by You’ll Never Find, and Unconditional Love, which quickly became the #1 reggae single worldwide. The song Like I See It, featuring Rick Ross, and the remix with dancehall king Mavado, undeniably rocked the international reggae scene. Released in 2013, the album WORLD CRY featured collaborations with the talents of Tupac, Keri Hilson, Mavado, MDMA, Rick Ross, Jazmine Sullivan, Shyne and several others. It can confidently be described as an auditory explosion that crossed and entwined the genres of reggae, hip hop, R&B, Latin and pop.
During our conversation, Jah Cure talked about:
– Some of his background including growing up in jungle in Jamaica
– The influence his grandmother has had on his life
– How music found him and singing the song that won his first singing competition when he was a young boy
– His first real music gig
– Moving to Kingston, Jamaica changing his life
– Some of reggae’s legends including Capelton, Beres Hammond, Buju Banton influencing his life
– Making his time in prison into a positive experience including recording music while he was in prison
– Joe Bogdanovich’s positive impact on his career
– His memories on the day he was released from prison
– Some of the musical moments that he is most proud of
– What does being a father mean to him
– Performing at Grace Jerk Fest
– How is he handling 2020
You can find out more information about Jah Cure via:
You can find out more about Grace Jerkfest 2020 via:
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_JAH_CURE_-_GRACE_JERKFEST_2020_-_AUGUST_3_-_2020.mp3
Thu, 6 August 2020
THE DR. VIBE SHOW™ - BLACK CANADA TALKING™ - AUGUST 2 - 2020
On the August 2, 2020 edition of Black Canada Talking™ the conversation topic was Emancipation Day … Reconciling Our Black Histories.
This edition of Black Canada Talking™ was a collaboration between The Dr. Vibe Show™ and Black History Ottawa.
The conversation was co-hosted by Dr. Vibe and Sarah Onyango.
The special guests for this conversation were:
Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard was appointed to the Senate of Canada in 2016. She is a highly regarded social worker, educator, researcher, community activist and advocate of social change. She has worked in mental health at the provincial level, in rural community practice at the municipal level, and, since 1990, as a professor at the Dalhousie School of Social Work, where she also served as director for a decade. In 2016, she was appointed Special Advisor on Diversity and Inclusiveness at Dalhousie University and she is the first African Nova Scotian to hold a tenure track position at Dalhousie University and to be promoted to full professor. Dr. Thomas Bernard has worked with provincial organizations to bring diversity to the political processes in Nova Scotia and teach community members about Canada’s legislative process and citizen engagement. She is a founding member of the Association of Black Social Workers (ABSW) which helps address the needs of marginalized citizens, especially those of African descent. As a former member of the Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women, and as its past Chair, was instrumental in the development of advice to ministers regarding frameworks for gender violence prevention and health equity. At the national level, she has served as a member of the National Coalition of Advisory Councils on the Status of Women. She has served as an expert witness in human rights cases and has presented at many local, national and international forums. Dr. Thomas Bernard has received many honours for her work and community leadership, notably the Order of Nova Scotia and the Order of Canada.
You can contact Dr. Bernard via:
Rosemary Sadlier is a historian, author, educator and Black History expert based in Toronto, Ontario Canada. Among her publications: Harriet Tubman (Dundurn Press), and The Kids Book of Black Canadian History (KidsCanPress). She was the consultant and writer/contributor to Black History: Africa, the Caribbean and the Americas (EMP)
Rosemary is available for speaking engagements, short-term contracts, to consult and provide interviews on all aspects of Black History, Black Women, the Black experience and social justice. Among her recent accomplishments, she organized the national Canadian Black History Summit (April 2016); partnered with Councillor Paula Fletcher for the commemoration of the William Peyton Hubbard Park (Oct 2016); the historic recognition of Lincoln Alexander and Kay Livingstone; successfully planned the South African and Black Canadian Network reception (Nov 2016). Her patience and persistence resulted with a commemorative plaque for the AME Church site – Toronto (Dec. 2016) and the submission of the Parliamentary Petition for August 1st Emancipation Day (2018). She Chairs the Royal Commonwealth Society Toronto Branch, has given deputations to the UN, the Senate and City Council. Info: Email or LinkedIn.
Peter Hanes
A descendant of enslaved persons who worked at President George Washington’s Mount Vernon and President James Madison’s Montpelier, both in Virginia, Peter Hanes has been a coordinator for annual Washington, DC Emancipation Commemoration educational programs since the early 1990s. His late mother, Loretta Carter Hanes, a distinguished educational activist, historian and researcher, spearheaded the DC Emancipation Day Commemoration revival with an annual educational events series. Her son Peter produced the educational events, with historians CR Gibbs and Vincent deForest, and other partners. Loretta’s work came to the attention of local and federal government officials and the community which took up her cause and joined in organizing DC Emancipation Day city-wide public events, including in schools, libraries and churches. Then-DC Mayor Anthony Williams in 2005 signed into law April 16th DC Emancipation Day, as a legal public holiday.
Peter specializes in the electronic marketing of African American and African Canadian Heritage educational information and programs to Washington, DC, national and North American (USA-Canada) public audiences and is the editor for African North American Heritage News Digest. A former U.S. Department of the Interior headquarters IT specialist/editor, Hanes has served on the planning committees or supported numerous Washington, DC, national/ international African American and African Canadian Heritage public programs including national/international commemorations and conferences in the USA and Canada since 2001. Historian CR Gibbs and Peter were presenters at various Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) Emancipation Day Commemorations. Peter attended such August 1st Emancipation Day Commemorations and Caribana in Toronto from about 2000-2006, 2012, and 2013.
A strong proponent of documentary films/video as a global distance learning resource, Peter was a film festival coordinator for: 3 Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) national conventions; and a Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Canada-USA Black Studies mini-film festival (2010).
Among his projects, Peter was part of a National Park Service (NPS) headquarters team that supported:
· Presidential Commission on the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), which made recommendations to the U.S. Congress that established the NMAAHC;
· NPS Harriet Tubman Special Resource Study Team, which made recommendations to the U.S. Congress that established the Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks.
He has also served as a:
· USA delegate/presenter, UNESCO Slave Route Project (SRP) International Seminar, Brasilia, Brazil (2012);
· Program Committee member, UNESCO SRP International Seminar, Charlottesville, Virginia (2018);
· Consultant, UNESCO SRP’s free web publication, Legacies of Slavery: A Resource Book for Managers of Sites and Itineraries of Memory (2019);
· UNESCO SRP Advisory Board Member (since 2013)
You can contact Peter via:
– Why they are passionate about commemorating Emancipation Day as a national holiday in Canada
– Emancipation Day being more relevant than ever
– The negative feedback that is being brought up in regards to Emancipation Day being regarded as a national holiday
– If Emancipation is a “made-up white-saviour holiday”
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_BLACK_CANADA_TALKING_-_AUGUST_2_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - JALISA LUCES-MENDES - HOW SHE HUSTLES - STARTUP & SLAY DIGITAL SERIES - SECOND EDITION - JULY 30 - 2020
How She Hustles, with proud sponsors CIBC and exclusive media partner, Rogers Sports & Media, is excited to produce the second annual Startup & Slay Digital Series featuring Canada’s diverse women entrepreneurs. The entrepreneurs profiled in this series will share inspiring stories about starting, sustaining and scaling their small businesses, despite uncertain economic times.
The entrepreneurs will be featured in weekly video chats and publicity campaign during October’s Small Business Month 2020. We welcome applications from non-binary entrepreneurs while we work on a more gender inclusive framework for How She Hustles.
The application process is underway to select Canadian women entrepreneurs who are soaring in this year of uncertainty. “These are turbulent times with both the COVID-19 pandemic and the acknowledgement of the toll racism has taken on communities of colour – particularly in the areas of business and simply trying to make a living,” said Emily Mills, founder of How She Hustles/Startup & Slay. “With this digital series we are hoping to change how we perceive entrepreneurs in this country and broaden that definition so more people can see themselves reflected.”
The national call out is to self-identified women entrepreneurs from diverse and underrepresented communities to share their stories of starting and scaling a small business in Canada. How She Hustles welcomes applications from non-binary entrepreneurs while working on a more gender inclusive framework.
Many businesses have had to pivot and change their game-plan to adjust to the current economic climate, social distancing rules and doing business virtually. We want to hear how women-led businesses have been able to keep afloat and, in some cases, increase their productivity during the pandemic. The selected entrepreneurs will be featured in weekly live streamed video chats during October’s Small Business Month. Applicants have until July 31, 2020 to share their story here.
Last year, Startup & Slay evolved into a national digital video series. Out of more than 100 applicants from five difference provinces and 30 different communities, six Canadian businesses were selected to share their journey on camera. They were also provided opportunities to share their stories with media outlets and at panel and networking events in Toronto during Small Business Week.
You can find out more about and apply for the Startup & Slay Digital Series via:
Startup & Slay Digital Series
How She Hustles – Website
How She Hustles – Instagram
How She Hustles – Twitter
How She Hustles – Facebook
How She Hustles – YouTube
One of the entrepreneurs who has benefited from How She Hustles/Startup And Slay is Jalisa Luces-Mendes.
Jalisa Luces-Mendes is a young, ambitious entrepreneur and the Founder of Toni Marlow Clothing, an innovative, inclusive clothing brand that aims to serve the queer community and those that feel underrepresented in the fashion industry.
Jalisa Luces-Mendes is community builder and leader. Jalisa is passionate about social change. Featured on How She Hustles, CBC, and Breakfast Television, Jalisa spends as much time as possible sharing their knowledge and building community. Jalisa is proud of the strategic partnerships they’ve been able to cultivate with limited amounts of resources. With a strong focus on underrepresented communities, Jalisa spends a great deal of their time organizing workshops and speaking on panels about the issues that matter most to them including but not limited to mental health, queer empowerment, black empowerment and sustainability.
You can find out more about Jalisa via:
You can find out more about Toni Marlow Clothing via:
Recently, Jalisa was on our show talking about How She Hustles and Startup & Slay.
During the conversation, Jalisa talked about:
– A little of her background, some of her entrepreneur journey and some of the Toni Marlow journey
– The story on how she became part of How She Hustles and how it has made a positive difference in her life professionally and personally
– How has she handled 2020 professionally and professionally
– Seeing How She Hustles grow
– Some words for women entrepreneurs
– Applying for How She Hustles – Startup & Slay Digital Series – Second Edition
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_JALISA_LUCES-MENDES_-_HOW_SHE_HUSTLES_-_STARTUP__SLAY_DIGITAL_SERIES_-_SECOND_EDITION_-_JULY_30_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - STEPHANIE YEE - WHY BLACK PEOPLE ARE TRAUMATIZED BY POLICE ENCOUNTERS - JULY 27 - 2020
Stephanie Yee is a PhD candidate in Counseling Psychology at the University of Maryland, College-Park. Ms. Yee researches how people with marginalized identities navigate the mental health and criminal justice systems. Her dissertation examines cognitive mechanisms of trauma in police encounters with Black adults. As a therapist, she aspires to be multiculturally competent through pluralistic practice, with an emphasis on psychodynamic and interpersonal theoretical frameworks. She provides psychological services including assessments and therapy to adults and children at Old Town Psychology in Alexandria, VA. In the fall, Ms. Yee will begin a clinical internship at Whitman-Walker Health Center in Washington, DC. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys rock climbing, learning about hip hop, and watching movies.
Recently, Ms. Yee was live on our show talking about her recent article Why Black People Are Traumatized By Police Encounters.
During our conversation, Stephanie talked about:
– Some of her background and knowing from a young age what she wanted to do with her life
– The impact on Black people of media images of Black people people being killed by police
– Some of the reasons why many Blacks under utilize health services
– How does she deal with racial stereotypes
– What can the police do in regards to this issue
– What she has heard about Black peoples attitude to police in her conversations with her
– what can be done to get more Black and Brown psychologists to provide culturally sensitive help to Black and brown people
– The stigma that many Blacks have in dealing with mental illness, trauma
– Her thoughts on the possibility of change in the areas of social and criminal justice and health care system for Black Americans
– Her message to police and the justice system, Black and brown people when it comes to Black people experiencing trauma
After our conversation Ms. Yee added:
"I need to fact check myself. Black children are actually UNDER diagnosed with ADHD. Also just to add- Black adults are OVER diagnosed with schizophrenia."
You can contact Ms. Yee via:
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_STEPHANIE_YEE_-_WHY_BLACK_PEOPLE_ARE_TRAUMATIZED_BY_POLICE_ENCOUNTERS_-_JULY_27_-_2020.mp3
Mon, 27 July 2020
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - BLACK CANADA TALKING™ - JULY 26 - 2020
On the July 26, 2020 edition of Black Canada Talking™, the guests were: El Jones, Cesar Ndema-Moussa and Warren Clarke.
– Masking while Black
– Buying Black
– Should there be a Black tax?
– What is the next step in the freedom rights struggle nationally and internationally?
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_BLACK_CANADA_TALKING_-_JULY_26_-_2020.mp3
The conversation topic for the July 12, 2020 edition of Black Canada Talking™ was Raising Black Boys From A Black Canadian Women’s Perspective.
The panelists were:
Event Planning Specialist, Inspirational Speaker, Podcaster and Activist, the multi-faceted Nicole Waldron works tirelessly for the betterment of her community. She believes in partnering with various individuals/companies that work to enhance the lives of others.
Passionate about the success of particularly future generations, she has also worked to raise awareness on affordable housing issues with organizations such as the CHF Canada, CHFT & the Cooperators, The community advocate has also been passionate on issues related to Violence against Women and Mental Health.
Nicole has recently launched the Victory Speaks Podcasts is to Motivate, Enlighten, an Empower you to live your best life, so you can experience the Victory you seek and the Victory Speaks Inspiring Conversations VidCast series to amply the inspiring conversation that we have with the people in our lives and share them with the world.
As an Event Specialist Nicole produces events with How She Hustles & Joan Pierre & Associates. Some of her past projects include being the Production Manager for Cuttin’ Style (Fashion Showcase at PANAMANIA), the Event Liaison for the Power WithIn International Conference speakers such as Dr. Phil McGraw and Robin Sharma. She was also Sr. Producer Kingdom Buzz television show, Editor at Large. for influence Magazine, Sr. Producer for the SHAI Awards (VIBE Awards) – which was Canada’s most diverse Christian Award Show. Nicole also worked as a Sr. Producer & Editor at Large for Silvertrust Communications (Planet Africa Magazine & Television Show).
An active volunteer in the community, is currently a member of the Family Advisory Committee the Quality Control Committee and the Horizontal Violence and Anti-Racism Committees at CAMH (Canadian Association of Mental Health). Nicole is the president of the Board at Atahualpa Cooperative Homes and also sits on the Pathway to Care committee and the Ontario Family Caregivers Advisory Network (OFCAN)
She is the Past President of the Board CHF Canada (Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada) and the Past President of the Ontario Council for The CHF Canada. She is also past board member of CHRY (VIBE 105.5fm), Past Board Member of the Coop Housing Federation of Toronto. Nicole has also served as an ambassador and Community Champion with SHSC’s Green Light on a Better Environment (GLOBE) Program, which aimed to promote conservation and a sustainable environment through resident engagement in co-op and non-profit housing.
Always passionate, she believes in working on projects that edify individuals to be the best they can be and organizations that have a positive impact on society. Nicole was named 1 of the 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women, she named as 1 of the 150 Women in HerStory in Black by How She Hustles, she has received the Service Award from CHF Canada and presented with the Kathleen Blinkhorn Award for Excellence in Volunteerism (The Community Champion Program) By Social Housing Services Corporation.
You can contact Nicole via:
Victory Speaks
Tanya Hayles is an award-winning event planner and creative storyteller, using various mediums to evoke emotions, create change and magnify moments.
She spends most of her days turning ideas into reality through via her creative agency rsvp + co. where event planning is not just what she does, it’s who she is.
By night, she is the founder of Black Moms Connection, an online global village of over 15,000 and non-profit providing culturally relevant programs and resources to educate and empower the Black mother and her family.
Dr. Lisa Gunderson is an award winning educator, community speaker, organizer, leader, and equity consultant and trainer for various institutions in Canada and the United States focusing on issues that impact BIPOC populations especially on racial identity and mental wellness. Dr. G. is also a frequent guest speaker to various organizations and to K-12 and post-secondary institutions. Her pronouns are she/her.
You can contact Lisa via:
One Love Consulting
During the conversation, the ladies talked about:
– Some of the challenges you had/have raising your Black son(s)
– How much support they are getting from family, friends and community in regards to help with raising your Black son(s)
– The challenges and opportunities has 2020 (eg. Covid19, racism etc.) brought you in raising your son(s)
– The suggestions they have for Black mothers, Black fathers and the Black community in regards to raising Black boys
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - BLACK MEN TALKING™ ... A DIGITAL JOURNEY ABOUT THE LIVES OF BLACK MEN ... DESMOND WILLIAMS - JULY 6 - 2020
Desmond Williams is a career teacher, principal, author and thought leader. He is driven to help all children live their dreams. Desmond had two dreams growing up: He wanted to design Transformers and be a sitcom writer. After having many teachers tell him those dreams were silly, he decided he wanted to teach because he knew children deserved better. He has spent his entire professional career working with youth serving as a special educator, classroom teacher, assistant principal and principal. His educational philosophy is simply that education should be used for the process of building and maintaining a nation.
He received his Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Howard University in Washington, DC. He later received his master’s degree in Education and Human Development from George Washington University. He started his teaching career in DCPS as a special educator. He subsequently moved through the ranks and became a special education coordinator because of his business acumen and understanding of children with special needs. Soon afterwards Mr. Williams, worked in the Office of Special Education for DC Public Schools.
After leaving DCPS’s Office of Special Education, he ventured into the world of school-based administration. His expertise includes, student engagement, restorative justice, relationship building with students, and family engagement. Desmond has spoken at multiple conferences across the country offering his expertise and insight in engaging inner-city students. He has worked with several independent schools and school districts. His focus is on educating boys of color. “They are the most marginalized and are in need of the most help. “Teachers that serve them, tend to be the teachers that are in need of the most support.” His other passions include teacher development, leadership development, special education and engaging boys of color in learning. In 2015, he launched the #SOBTC Twitter chat that united teachers, educators, parents and practitioners from across the country to discuss issues related to educating boys of color. #SOBTC, Send Our Boys To College started because he wanted those invested in the growth of Black boys to have a platform to discuss challenges and celebrate successes.
Desmond served six years at an all-boys school in Washington DC, teaching four years and serving as principal for two more years. His first year as an administrator reading scores soared to 64% proficient. In his second year, and upon his departure, The Bishop Walker School boasted reading scores of 83% proficiency. After leaving BWS, Desmond founded and launched Nylinka School Solutions. One of Desmond’s big goals was to help other educators increase the level of engagement and investment of boys of color. Mr. Williams does this by leveraging his experience and expertise to aid schools and school districts. The goal of Nylinka School Solutions is to help children achieve their dreams one solution at a time. In all, Desmond has spent nine years as a teacher and seven as an administrator. However, his greatest satisfaction is seeing kids maintain their enthusiasm for leaving their mark on the world. He has recently ventured into the world of writing. His first book The Burning House: Educating Black Boys in Modern America was released in February of 2020 and debuted as a #1 New Release. In the fall of 2020, Desmond will return to Howard University to pursue his PhD in Educational Psychology.
Recently, Mr. Williams was a guest on Black Men Talking™ … A Digital Journey About The Lives Of Black Men ….
During our conversation, Mr. Williams talked about:
– Some of his story including growing up in Detroit, how attending the Million Man March on October 16, 1995 in Washington changed his life
– What he thanks his parents for
– Deciding to go to Howard University and his experience attending there
– Making teaching his journey and graduating from his masters program with zero debt
– Some of his teaching journey
– Inspiring young Black men to become teachers
– The impact that white supremacy has on Black students
– Black people being at war
– Becoming an educator in the system school
– Leaving working at special ed school to be at a all boys school
– The story behind the book The Burning House: Educating Black Boys in Modern America and Nylinka School Solutions
– The current state of education Black American boys
– The current and potential future impact of 2020 (eg. Covid, racism, Black Lives Matters) on Black American students
You can find more about Mr. Williams via:
Nylinka School Solutions
Facebook – Nylinka School Solutions
Instagram – Nylinka School Solutions
Twitter – Nylinka School Solutions
Linkedin – Desmond Williams
The Burning House: Educating Black Boys in Modern America
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_BLACK_MEN_TALKING_..._A_DIGITAL_JOURNEY_ABOUT_THE_LIVES_OF_BLACK_MEN_..._DESMOND_WILLIAMS_-_JULY_6_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - AISHA K. STAGGERS - STAGGERS STATE OF THINGS WITH JILL JONES - JULY 11 - 2020
On the July, 11, 2020, the subjects that ladies talked about were:
– 45 commutes Roger Stone’s prison sentence
– In America, Covid cases and deaths going up and the future of opening of schools
– American Supreme Court allows NY access to 45’s taxes, blocks House
– According to the new guidelines issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the government will stop issuing visas for students planning to pursue online-only courses starting in September, while those already in the U.S. will need to transfer to institutions that still conduct in-person classes or leave the country altogether
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_AISHA_K._STAGGERS_-_STAGGERS_STATE_OF_THINGS_WITH_JILL_JONES_-_JULY_11_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - BLACK CANADA TALKING™ - JULY 5 - 2020
On the July 5, 2020 edition of Black Canada Talking™, the conversation topic was The Impact Of The Defonte Miller Judgement Especially On Black Youth, Policing In Canada And The Canadian Justice System.
El Jones is a spoken word poet, an educator, journalist, and a community activist living in African Nova Scotia. She was the fifth Poet Laureate of Halifax. In 2016, El was a recipient of the Burnley “Rocky” Jones human rights award for her community work and work in prison justice. She is a co-founder of the Black Power Hour, a live radio show with incarcerated people on CKDU that creates space for people inside to share their creative work and discuss contemporary social and political issues, and along with this work, she supports women in Nova Institution in writing and sharing their voices. El was recently named the Nancy’s Chair of Women’s Studies at Mount Saint Vincent University for the 2017-2019 term. Her book of spoken word poetry, Live from the Afrikan Resistance! was published by Roseway Press in 2014. El would like to pay tribute to the many nameless and unrecognized women whose work makes it possible for her to be here today.
Louis March, has been a volunteer community worker and advocate in the African Canadian community for over 30 years. His work has primarily focused on youth engagement and mentorship initiatives along with serving on various community organization Boards and Advisory Committees.
Most recently, Louis is the founder of the Zero Gun Violence Movement, a collaboration of over 40 different community organizations, agencies and programs across the City of Toronto, committed to addressing structural and socio-economic conditions that contribute to the gun violence problem. The ZGVM is an awareness and advocacy movement that works across the City of Toronto to engage people and organizations that are truly committed to being a part of the solution to reducing gun violence and also building safe and healthy communities, not for some, but for all.
You can contact Louis via:
Zero Gun Violence Movement
Zero Gun Violence Movement – Facebook
Zero Gun Violence Movement – Twitter
Zero Gun Violence Movement – Instagram
Louis March – Twitter
Louis March – Facebook
Louis March – Instagram
Jacqueline Beckles is a mother to a son, and lawyer with 17 years of experience, principally in criminal law, currently working for the Federal Government in Ottawa.
You can contact Jacqueline via:
– Their first reaction when you heard the Defonte Miller verdict and if justice was served
– The impacts that the current Canadian justice system is having on Black youth and where are the opportunities for improvement with the Canadian justice system when it comes to Black youth
– The need for reform of the Canadian justice system
– The state of policing in Canada and if defunding the police the correct solution
– One thing that would improve the Canadian justice system for Black Canadians
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_BLACK_CANADA_TALKING_-_JULY_5_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - BLACK CANADA TALKING - JUNE 28 - 2020
On the premiere edition of Black Canada Talking™, the guests were: El Jones, Cesar Ndema-Moussa and Warren Clarke.
The panelists talked about the following stories:
– The Defonte Miller verdict
– If there are good cops
– If Black communities should police themselves
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_BLACK_CANADA_TALKING_-_JUNE_28_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - AISHA K. STAGGERS - STAGGERS STATE OF THINGS WITH JILL JONES - JUNE 19 - 2020
During the June 19, 2020 edition of Staggers State Of Things, the ladies talked about:
– Juneteenth
– First 45 Rally amid rise in Covid cases in Oklahoma
– SCOTUS strikes down Trump cases twice this week
– Eliminating the N-word
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_AISHA_K._STAGGERS_-_STAGGERS_STATE_OF_THINGS_WITH_JILL_JONES_-_JUNE_19_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - JULIAN WALKER - INTERIM CO-CEO OF PUSHBLACK - PUSHBLACK'S BLACK HISTORY PODCAST - JUNE 17 - 2020
On May 22, 2020, PushBlack, the leading online community for Black Americans, released season one of its highly-anticipated Black History Year Podcast. The six-episode series connects listeners with Black thinkers and activists that have been left out of the mainstream conversations. Within the first 24-hours, the podcast reached #1 in the Apple Podcast history category and #6 of all podcasts streaming on Apple. Black History Year amassed over 20,000 subscribers in its first 48-hours.
“Black communities have been rocked by the senseless killing of George Floyd,” said Eskedar Getahun, Co-CEO of PushBlack. “We hope our podcast, which connects Black Americans to our history of struggle and resilience, can serve as a beacon of hope in these difficult times.”
The podcast episodes touch on a myriad of topics not discussed in other mainstream platforms, including Fear of the Black Women’s Body, Black Gun Ownership, Religion in Black America, Young Black Millionaires, and a host of others.
Guests on Black History Year include best-selling author Dr. Dorothy Roberts, Rev. Michael-Ray Mathews of Faith in Action, National African American Gun Association Vice President Douglas Jefferson, Vanderbilt University history professor Dr. Brandon Byrd, author and economist Dr. Boyce Watkins and Dr. Stephanie Dunn of Morehouse College.
This thought-provoking series is the latest in a content program built by PushBlack to engage and educate Black Americans about their history and create a more engaged population of black voters. To learn more about PushBlack please go to website.
PushBlack is the America’s largest media advocacy organization for Black Americans, currently serving 9 million people across all platforms, including 5 million subscribers on Facebook Messenger. We use the power of narrative, especially Black History, to educate and activate our subscribers to build their personal power and create lasting economic and political change.
Recently, Julian Walker – Interim Co-CEO of PushBlack was on our show be talking about their Black History Year Podcast.
During our conversation, Julian talked about:
– Some of his background including pursuing film making at a young age, how he got started at PushBlack and some background about PushBlack
– What influenced him to get involved in the arts and communication
– The story behind the Black History Podcast
– Memories of recording the first Black History Podcast
– The story behind the Black History Podcast getting 20,000 subscribers in the first 48 hours
– Many media treating Blacks on a transactional basis
– The importance of Black America and America to know about Black history
– If PushBlack plans to featuring the history of the Caribbean
– The podcast’s relevancy during this time in Black history
– Their process on producing a podcast
– The first YES moment for the Black History Podcast and for PushBlack
– What’s next for PushBlack
– His words for Black America and White America
You can find out more information about PushBlack via:
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_JULIAN_WALKER_-_INTERIM_CO-CEO_OF_PUSHBLACK_-_PUSHBLACKS_BLACK_HISTORY_PODCAST_-_JUNE_17_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - BLACK MEN TALKING - PATRICK PATTERSON - JUNE 11 - 2020
Patrick J. Patterson, MSW, MPH is President of Global Partners for Fathers and Families Consulting, LLC, a firm that specializes in growing the capacity and funding for agencies focused on empowering fathers, men, and boys. As a fund development expert, Patrick has written and led grant writing efforts that have successfully resulted in more than $55 Million in grant awards from Federal, State, and Private Foundation funding sources, including multi-million dollar Federal grant awards during both President George W. Bush & President Barack Obama Administrations.
As an expert at working with fathers, men, and boys, Patrick has been a featured fatherhood keynote, workshop leader or trainer in 43 states, the US Virgin Islands and 5 different countries. He currently serves as a fatherhood consultant to Wake County Human Services, Vance County DSS, Ohio Dept. of Youth Services, and the NFL Players Association and works closely with the NBA’s Chicago Bulls.
He earned a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Benedict College (Columbia, SC) and dual Masters degrees in Social Work and Public Health from the University of South Carolina.
Recently, Mr. Patterson was on Black Men Talking™ … A Digital Journey About The Lives Of Black Men ….
During the conversation, Mr. Patterson talked about:
– Being born and grew up in Columbia, South Carolina in the projects with a father that was in and out of prison until he was born (he is the third of four kids)
– Some of his father’s challenges with various addictions and how that period of his life effected his life and his life as a father
– What his mother instilled in him
– If he would change anything about his childhood
– His life before he started helping fathers, men and boys
– His father’s love for him and his father wanting to stay connected to him
– Knowing when his wife was the one for him from back in high school
– His first five years of serving fathers and the moment that it changed
– His thoughts on the state of fathers
– The fact that many fathers being lonely
– Being a father today compared to when he was a young father
– The state of boys today
– Black fatherhood and racism, Black fathers and the Black family
– Black fatherhood today versus a generation ago
– Some of his thoughts on young Black fathers
– Most men look for three things: approval, appreciation, respect
– The importance of a father’s relationship with their father
You can find out more about Mr. Patterson:
Global Partners for Fathers and Families Consulting, LLC
Global Partners for Fathers and Families Consulting, LLC – Facebook
Global Partners for Fathers and Families Consulting, LLC – Twitter
Instagram – Patrick Patterson
You can email The Dr. Vibe Show™ at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_BLACK_MEN_TALKING_-_PATRICK_PATTERSON_-_JUNE_11_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - CANDIES KOTCHAPAW - JUNE 3 - 2020
Candies Kotchapaw is a community builder and networker, holding Master and Bachelor degrees in Social Work from York University and a diploma in Child and Youth Work from George Brown College. While completing the Master program, Candies encountered systemic conditions that tried to prevent her from successfully completing the program. These forces included feelings of isolation in education, financial blocks, lack of mentorship and a sense that striving for greater was pointless. Candies found support in one faculty member who invested time and effort in developing her Major Research Project entitled, ‘The Politics of Social Work: Do Racialized Social Workers belong in the Practice Space of Public Policy Development?’
From this Major Research Paper, in 2016 Candies was invited to present her findings at graduate student conferences at York University at the Robarts Centre for Canadian Studies, The Global Labour Research Centre and the School of Social Work’s graduate symposium. Further, Candies was a panel presenter in Seattle, Washington at the Institute for Research on Labour and Employment (IRLE). As the only black female presenter at this conference, Candies began to interrogate how to make spaces of influence in education and the broader society more accessible for the black community. It was here that the idea of creating a program that combined mentorship with capacity building began to develop. Following completion of the Master of Social Work program, Candies founded the project called Developing Young Leaders of Tomorrow, Today (DYLOTT).
This program serves the purpose of connecting participants of the program with strong mentors within the black community and non-racialized allies who have been successful at navigating systemic structures and creating access to available opportunities for marginalized people. As DYLOTT continues to evolve into a unique leadership skills development program, Candies continues to inform the program through her research into precarious work and its effects specifically on the black community. Candies has travelled to the United Kingdom, Latvia and South Korea to present her findings on precarious work to further structure DYLOTT to open career paths for the black community that has been otherwise inaccessible.
Candies is always willing to talk about her experiences and the necessity of supporting a unique program such as DYLOTT.
Recently, Ms. Kotchapaw was on our show.
During our conversation, Ms. Kotchapaw talked about:
– Some her background including why she decided to pursue social work as her passion
– The importance of her family in her journey
– The qualities of her mother that she has in her
– Some of her professional accomplishments including achieving her MSW and the some of the challenges that Black Canadians face with the social service system
– The story behind DYLOTT
– The importance Senator Wanda Bernard has had on her journey
– Some DYLOTT successes
– The effect that Covid19 is having on Black Toronto youth
– Ter finding out that she is resilient and future vision
– Some of her recent awards
You can find more Ms. Kotchapaw at:
Developing Young Leaders of Tomorrow, Today
Developing Young Leaders of Tomorrow, Today – Facebook
Candies Kotchapaw – Twitter
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_CANDIES_KOTCHAPAW_-_JUNE_3_-_2020.mp3
Tue, 23 June 2020
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - 2020 DAD FEST WITHOUT DJ INTERLUDE - JUNE 20 - 2020
On Saturday, June 20, 2020, a collective of greater Toronto area Black Father-serving initiatives hosted DAD Fest.
DAD Fest was co-hosted and co-produced by Dr. Vibe.
DAD Fest is a pre-Father’s day community online festival, a FREE family fun event honouring fathers.
The festival took place online and included insightful panels (panel topics were Fathering During Covid and Black Dads Lives Matter) and discussions, poetry and culturally-relevant resources and information for Black Fathers and their families.
Dad Fest would like to thank the moderator of both panels Brandon Hay.
Dad Fest would like to thank the panelists: Mark A. Smith, Dalton Higgins, Cassius Washington Smith, Jermaine Spence, Keith Hill Jr., Tchaka Adofo and Brother Kofi.
Dad Fest would like to thank Dwayne Morgan for sharing two poems.
Dad Fest would like to thank DJ Elegance for the great music.
Dad Fest would like to thank Shea Moisture Canada for the men’s beard products.
Dad Fest would like to thank the following organizations:
Young and Potential Fathers
Woodgreen Services – Rites Of Passage
The Black Daddies Club
KNew Me – 10 Men – 10 Stories Of Perserverance
The Lions Circle
More Than A Haircut
Dua Kro Family Services
Fathers 4 Fathers
Shelly Cares Foundation
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_2020_DAD_FEST_WITHOUT_DJ_INTERLUDE_-_JUNE_20_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - THE JAHMEYKA PROJECT - MAY 27 - 2020
The Jahmeyka Project is a non-profit organization run by licensed social workers and funded solely by donations, seeking to directly benefit social services and communities in Jamaica.
The Jahmeyka Project origins began twenty years ago when Dr. Leslie Yaffa went to Jamaica as a Master’s of Social Work student. She became a college professor and created a graduate-level course that offered students an international social work experience focused on community engagement in Jamaica. After 5 years of visiting multiple agencies, providing community service to selected agencies, and experiencing the Jamaican social service culture, it was clear to Dr. Yaffa that the work, partnerships and connections to the communities had to go beyond the classroom.
Today, the Jahmeyka Project utilizes a service-learning and educational approach to integrate with our partnerships in Jamaica. We build on critical and reflective thinking, community service, partnership responsibility and inclusion. Through knowledge mobilization and partnerships, we are continuing to build a non-profit that will be open to all helping professions in future years who want to engage in professional trainings, workshops, field placements (into Jamaican organizations), outreach and research in Jamaica.
Beyond our work on the ground, The Jahmeyka Project supports organizations in the Kingston, Jamaica area who have identified needs in their communities for goods such as school supplies and hygiene products.. We also donate funds to agencies for their operating costs that are deemed to be most in need based upon our application process.
The Jahmeyka Project’s mission is to enhance community partnerships through a collaborative knowledge exchange as an ally with social services in Jamaica.
The Jahmeyka Project’s vision is to foster inclusion of social services through education alongside helping professionals by engaging in mutual partnerships and communities in the Caribbean.
Recently, members of The Jahmeyka Project were live on our show.
– Some of each of the ladies background and how they all met
– Where did each of the ladies love for Jamaica come from and their memories of meeting each other for the first time
– The story behind The Jahmeykah Project including getting non-profit status in Canada and the United States
– The initial response of Jamaicans to The Jameykah Project
– The status of social service agencies in Jamaica at this time
– The first “YES!” moment being part of The Jameykah Project
– Have they receive any pushback
– Have the challenges for Jamaicans changed over the years
– The impact of Covid19 on Jamaica, the social services agencies based there and The Jahmeykah Project
– Their vision for the next five years
– The state of fatherhood in Jamaica
You can find out more about The Jahmeyka Project via:
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_THE_JAHMEYKA_PROJECT_-_MAY_27_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - LERON BARTON AND CAVA MENZIES - BREONNA TAYLOR GEORGE FLOYD AND RAISING BLACK BOYS - JUNE 2 - 2020
LeRon L. Barton is a writer from Kansas City, MO currently living in San Francisco, Ca. A graduate of Paseo Academy of Fine Arts, LeRon is the author of two books, “Straight Dope: A 360 degree look into American Drug Culture” and “All We Really Need Is Love: Stories of Dating, Relationships, Heartbreak, and Marriage.” In addition to the books, LeRon is an essayist; whose topics cover racism, mass incarceration, politics, gender, and dating. These works have appeared in Salon, The Good Men Project, Elephant Journal, East Bay Times, and MoAD.
Cava Menzies is a multidisciplinary musician, visual artist, and educator who resides in Oakland, Ca. She is a Bay Area native and hails from a long line of creators; her grandmother a pioneer in the New York Jazz scene as a dancer at the Cotton Club, her father, Eddie Henderson, an accomplished jazz trumpeter and early member of the Herbie Hancock sextet, and her mother a classically trained flautist and music enthusiast.
Cava holds a BA from the Berklee College of Music in Boston where she studied jazz piano and music education. She received her MM from the University of Miami where she studied composition and music production and recording.
Cava is a founding music faculty member at the Oakland School for the Arts and served as the Artistic Director of the school from 2015 – 2018. Her musical directing and arranging work have been featured in performances with Chris Martin, Coldplay, Daveed Diggs, Rafa Casal, Dave Grohl, Kehlani, and Adrian Marcel. Through her cumulative work at OSA, Cava has led four concert tours to Italy, Puerto Rico, and New Orleans and has taught over 2000 young musicians from Oakland.
Cava is a 2014 National Artist Teaching Fellow. She has been a guest faculty member for Berklee College of Music’s weeklong music intensives in LA and Puerto Rico. She serves on the board of the SF Chapter for the Recording Academy and was a quarterfinalist for the 2018 Grammy Music Educator Awards.
Cava is the founder of the brand, COLORQUEEN, a multidisciplinary platform that highlights her integrated visual art, music, and travel work.
Mr. Barton and Ms. Menzies were live on our show. They will be talked about Breonna Taylor, George Floyd And Raising Black Boys.
– Events in Oakland during this time during early June 2020
– Their thoughts on the fact the many of the protesters are White
– Their thoughts on why they feel that the protests different this time and if the protests will be effective
– If there is a civil war, class war in America
– The George Floyd incident
– Policing in America
– The Breonna Taylor incident
– Cava talks about raising a sixteen year old Black son as a single mother, her having a number of “talks” with her son, her biggest concern for her son
– Cava provides some suggestions on what can be done to improve race relations in America
– Cava shares why she became a teacher, why she loves being a teacher and what is like for her being a teacher at this time in America’s history
– Cava’s message for non-melinated and melinated America
You can find out more about LeRon via:
You can find more about Ms. Menzies via:
Cava Menzies – Website
Color Queen
Color Queen – Instagram
Cava Menzies – Facebook
Cava Menzies – Instagram
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_LERON_BARTON_AND_CAVA_MENZIES_-_BREONNA_TAYLOR_GEORGE_FLOYD_AND_RAISING_BLACK_BOYS_-_JUNE_2_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - RU LISTENING - THE BLACK COMMUNITY SPEAKS - POLITICIANS LISTEN - JUNE 14 - 2020
On Sunday, June 14, 2020, Dr. Vibe co-hosted RU LISTENING! THE BLACK COMMUNITY SPEAKS! POLITICIANS LISTEN!.
During this conversation, various members of the Black Canadian community talked about:
– Words used and actions taken are important in the recognition of People of African descent.
– People of African descent are a distinct people whose history, culture and contributions must be respected
– Black Canadians are essential and front line workers delivering for the middle class and those working hard to join it
– That there is no data disaggregation reports or special measures taken as required by the UN Decade for peoples of African Descent.
– The need for subsequent engagements from many to get more out of the decade
– The progress Black Canadians have made since the adoption of the UNDPAD (International Decade for People of African Descent – 2015-2024) and what Black Canadians can collectively do to make progress as Black and African Diaspora peoples in Canada
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_RU_LISTENING_-_THE_BLACK_COMMUNITY_SPEAKS_-_POLITICIANS_LISTEN_-_JUNE_14_-_2020.mp3
Tue, 9 June 2020
THE DR VIBE SHOW - WHERE ARE WE NOW - WHERE ARE WE GOING - JUNE 7 - 2020
Last Sunday, Dr. Vibe hosted the conversation Where Are We Now? Where Are We Going? …What’s Next For The Black Community And What Action Does The Black Community Need To Do Now?.
The panelists for the conversation were: El Jones, Cesar Ndema-Moussa and Warren Clarke.
During the conversation, the panel talked about:
– Since our last conversation, what have they seen, heard and have been doing
– Do Blacks want non-melanated people as our allies? If yes, what does that alliance look like?
– What do think are the tangible action steps for the Black community?
– Who can provide compassionate support for Black experiencing mental health crises?
– What are the next steps for the Black community?
Direct download: THE_DR_VIBE_SHOW_-_WHERE_ARE_WE_NOW_-_WHERE_ARE_WE_GOING_-_JUNE_7_-_2020.mp3
Fri, 5 June 2020
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - AISHA K. STAGGERS - STAGGERS STATE OF THINGS WITH JILL JONES GINA FIGUEROA AND DR. CHETACHI EGRW - MAY 31 - 2020
Gina Figueroa is a Singer Songwriter/Musician/Producer/Director/Dancer/Activist. She is a featured artist and Grammy award winning co-writer of D’angelo and The Vanguard’s 2016 Best R&B song, Really Love as Gina Figueroa.
Chetachi A. Egwu joined the ladies during this conversation.
Chetachi A. Egwu is a Nigerian American professor, writer/producer, filmmaker, dancer/choreographer, artist and actor . She earned a BA in Communication from the University of Buffalo in 1996, then moved on to Howard University in Washington, DC, where she completed a Masters and Ph.D. in Mass Communication.
Dr. Egwu has served as a faculty member in the communication departments at Morgan State University, The George Washington University and Nova Southeastern University. She is currently communication faculty at the University of Maryland University College.
Her work has been featured in academic journals, newspapers and online publications such as The Grio and The Burton Wire, her creative nature reaches beyond writing. Dr. Egwu is also a dancer/choreographer and was a member of Carla and Company, Coyaba Dance Theater, Choreographers Collaboration Project in Washington DC and featured in several other projects. An avid filmmaker, she is currently co-producer and co-director for the documentaries Runway Afrique and No Justice, No Peas: Getting A Veggie In The Hood, and co-producer, director and cinematographer for the documentary Sunshine Chic. Dr. Egwu also is the host of MediaScope on the streaming platforms Instagram Live (Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Eastern< and Periscope and Facebook Live (Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Eastern).
During the May 30, 2020 edition of Staggers State Of Things, the ladies talked about:
– The George Floyd killing and the aftermath
– Amy Cooper calling the police after after Christian Cooper asked her to leash her dog and after he offered her dog treats to try to lure him out of a plant bed
– Covid19 now has killed over 100,000 Americans
– 45’s executive order targets companies that displease government
You can find out more about Ms. Figueroa via:
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_AISHA_K._STAGGERS_-_STAGGERS_STATE_OF_THINGS_WITH_JILL_JONES_GINA_FIGUEROA_AND_DR._CHETACHI_EGRW_-_MAY_31_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - ENOUGH IS ENOUGH - WHAT CAN BE DONE TO STOP THE KILLING OF BLACK MEN AND WOMEN BY THE POLICE IN NORTH AMERICA - MAY 31 - 2020
Last Sunday, Please join Dr. Vibe hosted the conversation Enough Is Enough!!! What can be done to stop the killing of Black men and women by the police in North America?.
The panelists for the conversation were: Lesline McEwan, MA,CAMF, RP Registered Psychotherapist, El Jones, Cesar Ndema-Moussa and Warren Clarke.
– If they saw the George Floyd video, what was their first reaction to it
– The impact that social media is having on this situation
– Are the protests in response to the George Floyd killing effective
– The effects of this situation on themselves personally and on their friends and family
– What should modern day organizing look like and what should the results of the protests be
– How can we defund white supremacy to at least hinder its ability to oppress
– How can Black people and their supporters activate policy change
– How to ensure that we continue the protest about the death of Black men and women and not lose site on dismantling the structures that support racism to thrive
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_ENOUGH_IS_ENOUGH_-_WHAT_CAN_BE_DONE_TO_STOP_THE_KILLING_OF_BLACK_MEN_AND_WOMEN_BY_THE_POLICE_IN_NORTH_AMERICA_-_MAY_31_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - EMILY MILLS - HOW SHE HUSTLES - 10TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT - MAY 25 - 2020
On Saturday May 30, 2020, from 8 p.m. Eastern to 10 p.m. Eastern, How She Hustles marks the major milestone of its 10-year anniversary with a virtual celebration sponsored by CIBC, HargraveRanching, ByBlacks.com and SheDoesTheCity.com. RSVP at howshehustles.com/10years to receive a live stream link. In May of 2010, award-winning entrepreneur and social media influencer Emily Mills started How She Hustles, a movement that brings Canadian women from diverse backgrounds together to support, encourage and learn from one another. “I can’t believe it has been a decade since we started hosting events and creating this amazing online community, plus award-winning digital content,” says Mills. “We’ve grown into a leading network and influencer in the women’s empowerment and entrepreneur space.” Special guests will include: CityLine host Tracy Moore, DJ Mel Boogie, Jazz singer Kellylee Evans, Pianist Hyacinth Brown Smith, Visual Artist Roxane Tracey, Jojo’s Mix and a virtual dance party led by Carnival Spice.
Mills will also announce details about the 2nd edition of Startup & Slay, a six-part digital video series that debuted last Fall featuring diverse women entrepreneurs from British Columbia to Nova Scotia. 2019 sponsors included CIBC, Futurpreneur Canada and Ryerson University.
How She Hustles is a network with 18K social media followers that produces sold-out events and groundbreaking digital content. More highlights of the past 10 years:
Produced 20+ sold-out events with women-led teams including:
o An annual women’s networking brunch
o International Women’s Day meetups
o Tribute to Our Mothers celebration
• Created the digital photo series HERstory in Black featuring 150 inspiring Black women, that earned national media coverage with CBC including a one-hour TV documentary.
• Hosted a roundtable with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and was invited to bring women to meet First Lady Michelle Obama.
Recently, Emily was our own show.
During our conversation, Emily talked about:
– Some of her background and what qualities has she adapted from her parents
– Some of her journey from studying arts to transiting into journalism with some interesting stories and people she met along the way, interesting story on her she got her first major media job
– The story behind How She Hustles including the first meeting that had fifty women showed and some special moments along the way
– The story behind HerStory In Black
– The upcoming ten year anniversary event on Saturday, May 30, 2020
– How has the landscape changed for women of color over the last ten years
– What’s next
You can find out more information about How She Hustles via:
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_EMILY_MILLS_-_HOW_SHE_HUSTLES_-_10TH_ANNIVERSARY_EVENT_-_MAY_25_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - NICOLE GIROUARD - MAY 22 - 2020
Nicole Girouard, BBA. Nicole is the Managing Partner of Bare Slate Inc., a corporate training and strategic business solutions firm based in Toronto, Ontario.
She is skilled in Crisis Management and Business Continuity, Operations Management, Communications, Corporate Training, and Leadership Development for both virtual and office-based environments
She helps organizations identify opportunities to incorporate best practices in today’s ever-changing business landscape.
With education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Yorkville University School of Business and Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology, Nicole works with businesses throughout North America helping them to innovate and effectively implement programs focused on maximizing their return on investment across multiple KPI’s.
Her articles appear in numerous publications including The Huffington Post, People Talk – The Voice of the HR Profession, Small Business BC, Evan Carmichael, and Canadian Virtual Gurus, covering topics like remote teams and virtual work, digital leadership, and leveraging technology successfully in today’s business landscape.
Passionate about the success of every organization, Nicole is focused on how businesses today can not only survive upcoming changes, but thrive.
Recently, Nicole was on our show. Laura Moon, Nicole’s fellow Managing Partner at Bare Slate joined us during the conversation.
During our conversation, the ladies talked about:
– Some of her background including wanting to be an entrepreneur from a young age since entrepreneurship runs in her family
– Her memories moving from Thunder Bay, Ontario to Toronto
– Spending two decades working in the Canadian health industry
– Some of her entrepreneur journey including trying to convince companies to go digital
– The day that she decided to leave the corporate world
– The first time Nicole and Laura met and how they became business partners
– Some of Nicole’s work on YouTube before she joined Bare Slate
– The story behind The Ask More. Get More. Show
– Having to pivot the Bare Slate business
– How companies are reacting during Covid19
– Her thoughts on the Canadian business landscape in over the next six months
The Ask More. Get More. Show – YouTube
Nicole – Linkedin
Nicole – Twitter
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_NICOLE_GIROUARD_-_MAY_22_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - MIKE DORSEY - BLACK FATHERS NOW! - MAY 21 - 2020
Mike D as he is affectionately known, is a Proud Husband and Father! He’s a Personal Development Coach and Communications Consultant, sought after Speaker, Author, Content Creator and Workshop Facilitator to those looking to Uncover their Unique Greatness and Embrace the Fullness of Who they Authentically Are. Mike’s Unique Life Experiences and Gift of Communication Helps him Bring Thought-Provoking Insight and Life Changing Perspectives to diverse and eclectic groups from various walks of life.
Mike is Blessed with the calling of:
• Effectively Challenging the Mindset of Teens and Young Adults
• Helping Professionals Unlock Their Unique Potential
• Equipping Individuals with Courage and Confidence in the Midst of Transition
Mike’s collection of experiences, education and personal development led to the creation of the Double Down on YOU Leadership and Personal Development Process. From the stage and in workshop settings, He challenges individuals to “Embrace their GREATNESS while pursing their INTEREST; Recognizing FAULTS & FAILURES and Guarding themselves against their Personal TRIGGERS“. He effectively encourages individuals to Unwrap their Unique G.I.F.T. (Greatness, Interest, Faults/Failures, Triggers)
Additionally, He’s super engaged in EVERYTHING associated with Black Male Excellence: from Birth to Legacy. He’s COMMITTED to doing his part to help reshape the narrative that’s so often presented regarding Black Men. Some of the resources he’s already created:
• Black Fathers, NOW! Podcast
• The Book – Dynamic Black Fatherhood Manifesto
These resources serve as a framework to Inspire Excellence in Black Fatherhood. They also serve as a platform and structure for Workshops and Speaking Engagements Specifically targeting Black Fathers.
Recently, Mike was on our show.
During our conversation, Mike talked about:
– Growing up in Augusta, Georgia being raised by his family and the village and having James Brown attending the same church his family went to
– The importance of family history
– If his parents experienced racism
– The qualities his parents instilled in him that he still carries today
– Leaving Augusta to go to Georgia Tech University
– Some of his career in sales for different companies
– The story behind Black Fathers NOW!
– Making the decision to get married
– Both moments that he became a father including a word of advice about being the father of a girl
– Comparing his growing up years to his children’s
– Some misconceptions about Black fathers
– What he has learned about himself during the Black Fathers NOW! journey
– How people can handle the Covid19 situation
You can contact Mike via:
Black Fathers NOW! – Podcasts
Black Fathers NOW! – Instagram
Dynamic Black Fatherhood Manifesto: A Commitment to Excellence in Life, Fatherhood and the Support of Dynamic Black Men
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_MIKE_DORSEY_-_BLACK_FATHERS_NOW_-_MAY_21_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - DR. CHETACHI EGRW - THE STATE OF MEDIA DURING AND AFTER COVID19 - MAY 11 - 2020
Her work has been featured in academic journals, newspapers and online publications such as The Grio and The Burton Wire, her creative nature reaches beyond writing. Dr. Egwu is also a dancer/choreographer and was a member of Carla and Company, Coyaba Dance Theater, Choreographers Collaboration Project in Washington DC and featured in several other projects. An avid filmmaker, she is currently co-producer and co-director for the documentaries Runway Afrique and No Justice, No Peas: Getting A Veggie In The Hood, and co-producer, director and cinematographer for the documentary Sunshine Chic. Dr. Egwu also is the host of MediaScope on the streaming platforms Instagram Live (Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Eastern and Periscope and Facebook Live (Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Eastern).
Recently, Dr. Tachi was on our show talking about The State Of Media During And After Covid19.
During the conversation, Dr. Tachi talked about:
– How Covid19 has separated the media knows and the media know nots
– The gentrification of the media space
– The Jiil Scott and Eryka Badu livestream event and Eryka Badu monetizing her online presence
– Her observations of the media space over the last two months, the new normal and what does this mean for content creators
– A divide between culture and ethnicity when it comes to the media landscape
– Covid19 and its effects on education and inequality when its comes to digital access
– The digital marketplace and competition within the digital marketplace
– Entertainment events (eg. film festivals) going online … A long term thing?
– Is the online economy going to be the new normal
– The rise of digital culture in the workplace
– Her assisting real estate agents with social media and live streaming
– Covid19 effects on event planners
– The importance content creators being ahead of the next curve
– If you are a content creator data is just as important as revenue
– The importance of the NAB (National Association Of Broadcasters) show
– This being a special time for media creators
– Her thoughts on the where the media landscape will be on September 11, 2020
– #BeMoreEr
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_DR._CHETACHI_EGRW_-_THE_STATE_OF_MEDIA_DURING_AND_AFTER_COVID19_-_MAY_11_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - WORLD DAY OF THE BOY CHILD - MAY 16 - 2020
On May 16, 2020, men and women leaders, including Dr. Vibe, from all over the world including the countries of Canada, the United States, New Zealand, Trinidad and Tobago, Mexico, Ghana, Bahamas, Nigeria, Trinidad and Jamaica participated on a panel, World Day Of The Boy Child Global Forum – Saving Our Boys, shared their successes, their challenges and their vision for work with boys the world over.
The 10 core PRINCIPLES of World Day of The Boy Child (WDBC) are:
– Educating and mentoring.
– Honouring boys who are talented and achievers.
– Rescuing boys from poverty and war.
– Eradicating illiteracy and underachievement.
– Addressing discrimination against boys.
– Promoting positive minds and healthy boys.
– Offering freedom and safety.
– Championing equality and equity.
– Maintaining good values and morals.
– Empowering boys.
You can find our more about World Day Of The Boy Child via:
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_WORLD_DAY_OF_THE_BOY_CHILD_-_MAY_16_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - NATALIE CAMILLE - MAY 12 - 2020
Natalie Camille is a prolific entertainer and a triple threat in the areas of dance, acting, and singing and has performed in various capacities since the age of 10.
In April 2009 and June 2010, Natalie Camille was a dancer and co-choreographer in Exousia Media Group’s inspirational stage play Ultimate Sacrifice.
In August 2018, Natalie co-hosted the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival Awards Show.
Currently she stars as ‘Wingi’ in the 2019, Marcia Brown Productions comedic stage play Deception.
In 2020, she will be in the stage play, Imperfect Love. Natalie Camille’s comedic antics can be enjoyed on YouTube and Instagram under the tag @1nataliecamille.
Recently, Natalie was on our show.
During our conversation, Natalie talked about:
– Young Natalie growing up with a single, Christian mother and admiring Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul and Janet Jackson on VHS video
– At a young age realzing that entertainment was her passion even when she working for the bank at a long time
– In 2018 making her move into the entertainment industry
– Her first comedy gig in 2019
– Being called the “n word” three time by the same girl when she was six years old
– What has she learned from her mother and her mother’s reaction when she told her that she was going into the entertainment industry
– Memories of her first comedy shows
– The difference between her first comedy gig and her second comedy gig
– Fully embracing being a comedienne
– Sister Din
– Her favorite comedian
– Comedy as a science
– Overcoming a broken engagement and getting clarity and purpose with her life
– How is feeling about this Friday’s event
– Where does she get her comedy material from
– How she dealing with Covid19
– Special moments during her journey
– What she would be doing if she were not an entertainer and where would she be if she did not have God in her life
You can find more about Natalie at:
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_NATALIE_CAMILLE_-_MAY_12_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - AISHA K. STAGGERS - STAGGERS STATE OF THINGS WITH JILL JONES AND GINA FIGUEROA - MAY 10 - 2020
Gina Figueroa is a Singer-Songwriter/Musician/Producer/Director/Dancer/Activist. She is a featured artist and Grammy award winning co-writer of D’angelo and The Vanguard’s 2016 Best R&B song, Really Love as Gina Figueroa.
On the May 10, 2020 edition of Staggers State Of Things, the ladies will be talked about:
– The Ahmaud Arbery situation
– 45 administration shelves CDC guide to reopening country
– Covid19 and unemployment
– U.S. Justice Dept. dropping case against former Trump adviser Michael Flynn
– The death of Betty Wright, Little Richard and Andre Harrell
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_AISHA_K._STAGGERS_-_STAGGERS_STATE_OF_THINGS_WITH_JILL_JONES_AND_GINA_FIGUEROA_-_MAY_10_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - DANY REDWINE - MAY 6 - 2020
Dany Redwine is a Grand Rapids, Michigan native who started her comedy career while fighting breast cancer in 2014.
No show is off limits as she performs for all types of crowds.
She has opened for names such as AJ Johnson, Scruncho, Pierre and Cookie Hull.
Dany is the host of the Make It Spicy comedy club at Mulligans and recently hosted Laughfest, an all women’s line up.
Recently, Dany was on our show.
During our conversation, Dany talked about:
– Life growing up in Grand Rapids, Michigan with a single mother and a few younger brothers being the oldest only girl with a father that was absent, not having a great relationship with her mother when she was growing up, parents split up when she was young, losing her father to death at 12 years old and her only memory of her father is in a casket
– Her challenges with her relationship with her mother
– What advise would she give mothers and daughter who are not bonding?
– How did she learn to love herself?
– Leaving a sixteen year marriage in which she was devalued and going through depression
– Being seven years cancer free but still going through surgeries
– The emotional place was she was in ten years ago
– Why does she believes that God saved her life
– When comedy become part of her journey and memories of her first comedy show and her early days in comedy
– If she still enjoy watching a comedy show or is it a learing module?
– Why do some many comedians use the “N word” in their comedy routines?
– Hosting Laughfest
– Dealing with cross-cultural humor
– Realizing that comedy is a science
– The challenge being a Black female comedienne
– Her three favorite comedians of all time
– Seven reconstruction surgeries over the last seven years
– How has Covid19 effected her
You can find more about Dany at:
Dany will be one of the comedians during the Laugh aLong Weekend Comedy Show on Friday, May 15, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern. Dr. Vibe will be co-hosting the event.
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_DANY_REDWINE_-_MAY_6_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - JOHNATHON BRIGGS - EXISTING WHILE BLACK IS A PRE-EXISTING CONDITION - MAY 5 - 2020
Johnathon Briggs is a 40-something father who favors wingtip shoes and statement socks. He launched his blog, Fatherhood@Forty, in 2017, a year after he was invited to speak at his college reunion about “when life goes off script.” A classmate inspired by his remarks pulled him aside and said, “If you had a blog, I would read it.” Fatherhood@Forty chronicles Johnathon’s journey through fatherhood, from date nights and dad bod to raising a child with special needs and musings about current events. Johnathon and his family live in the ‘burbs of Chicago but every winter he dreams of returning to his home state of California. His favorite hashtag is #BlackDadMagic.
Recently, Mr. Briggs was on our show talking about his recent article Existing While Black Is a Pre-Existing Condition.
During our conversation, Mr. Briggs talked about:
– Growing up in Los Angeles and becoming a journalist when he was in high school, meeting Oprah at the screening at the movie Malcolm X, being mentored by famous photographer Lester Sloan who was a photographer for Newsweek for 25 years
– Making the decision to become a journalist instead of a pediatrician
– Leaving Los Angeles, traveling to different cities and ending up in Chicago and being a professional journalist for eleven years
– Pre-existing conditions and structural violence in relationship with African Americans and coronavirus
– Historically that African American being mistreated by the health system
– Covid19 exposing the social and health inequities that have existed in America for many years
– Is America ready to do better?
– Being Black in America is inherently stressful
– The need for for more Black doctors to work in underserved areas
– Some things African Americans do to change the situation
– African Americans and health
You can find out more about Mr. Briggs via:
Fatherhood At Forty
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_JOHNATHON_BRIGGS_-_EXISTING_WHILE_BLACK_IS_A_PRE-EXISTING_CONDITION_-_MAY_5_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - AISHA K. STAGGERS - STAGGERS STATE OF THINGS WITH JILL JONES AND GINA FIGUEROA - MAY 2 - 2020
On the May 2, 2020 edition of Staggers State Of Things, the ladies will be talked about:
– Former President George W. Bush calling on Americans to abandon partisan divides in the face of the “sheer threat” of the coronavirus pandemic in a video released today
– The weekend of Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3, 1970 – exactly 50 years ago – was the “lull” before the storm of protests that erupted and enveloped the nation in response to President Nixon’s invasion of Cambodia and the start of Bobby Seale’s trial
– Joe Biden assault accusations
– New Protests in Michigan Against Stay-at-Home Orders
– Unemployment and Covid19
– The reopening of America
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_AISHA_K._STAGGERS_-_STAGGERS_STATE_OF_THINGS_WITH_JILL_JONES_AND_GINA_FIGUEROA_-_MAY_2_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - LeRON BARTON - COVID19 AND ITS EFFECT ON AMERICANS AND BLACK AMERICANS - MAY 2 - 2020
Recently, Mr. Barton was on our show talking about Covid19 And Its Effect America And Black America.
During the conversation, LeRon talked about:
– What LeRon has been up to lately including getting ready to do another TEDx talk and how has COVID19 has effected him
– COVID19 and its effect on Black America (eg. job loss) and the lack of Black leadership during this time
– Black leadership and COVID19
– The need for many Blacks to pivot
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_LeRON_BARTON_-_COVID19_AND_ITS_EFFECT_ON_AMERICANS_AND_BLACK_AMERICANS_-_MAY_2_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - DR. MARVIN THOMPSON AND DR. PAUL MILLER - BLACK MALES NEED TO BE BACK IN SCHOOL ... HOW DO WE CONSISTENCY WHILE THEY ARE NOT - APRIL 29 - 2020
Dr. Marvin Thompson is an educational leader who has spent the majority of his 25 years in the educational field turning around schools in challenged communities. The scope of his experiences in schools range from pre-school director, elementary teacher to district superintendent.
In 2003, his efforts led to his school being recognized as one of the top 15 most changed schools in America through the National School Change Award Program. He served on the Virginia Academic Review Steering Committee, which reviewed, revised and developed school performance standards which are currently being used in states across America. He has served on Governor Mark Warner’s Economic Development committees and Governor Tim Kane’s early childhood committee.
As the Chief Academic Officer of a charter school in New Orleans, Dr. Thompson was featured in Oprah Winfrey’s Blackboard Wars, a nationally televised documentary bringing light to the challenges facing urban schools in America. The program received many awards including CableFax’s Best Documentary, The CINE Golden Eagle Award and the New York Festival’s TV and Film Award.
Dr. Thompson has many televison and radio apprearances including the CBS Morning News, The Tavis Smiley Show, LA Today, and CNN: Headline News as an educational commentator. In 2013, he was a speaker at the Steve Harvey Mentoring Camp for Boys and the Indiana Black Expo. Dr. Thompson was most recently an invited guest of the White House to speak at the 2015 Congressional Black Caucus Convention in Washington, D.C., to discuss the challenges facing boys in challenged communities.
Currently Dr. Thompson is the President and CEO of EmpowerED, and educational Consulting firm specializing in organizational systems development. His company has worked with schools across America from rural districts to some of the largest and most challenged such as the Los Angeles Unified School District. In 2009, Dr. Thompson was an invited member of the International Exchange of Scholars to assist the University of South Africa, the 4th largest university in the world, in revising its educational curriculum. These efforts will influence over fifty percent of the teacher workforce in the continent of Africa.
Dr. Thompson received his Ed.D. degree in Leadership & Policy Studies from The George Washington University, an M.ED in Administration & Supervision from Virginia Commonwealth University and a B.A. in Psychology and Education from Randolph Macon College in Virginia.
You can connect with Dr. Thompson via:
Facebook – Dr. T Educates
Lighthouse Education Foundation
Lighthouse Education Foundation – Facebook
Dr. Paul Miller is the Principal and CEO of Green Tech High Charter School, a highly successful school for boys in Albany, NY. An expert in urban education, Dr. Miller has specialized in school reform and redesign for over 20 years, counseling school officials and administrators on effective strategies to increase performance among black males and establish a culture of success. He has committed his life to educating and empowering low-income urban youth with the intention to facilitate change and undo the trend of academic underachievement that often plagues young black men from the inner city. The passion did not begin with his professional career, but was implanted in him as a youth growing up in the projects of Rochester, NY. Similar to many of his students, Dr. Miller understands the challenges that often knock young minority men off-course and hinder their ability to reach their full potential. However, he teaches students not to be victims, but to use adversity as fuel to succeed and rise above their circumstances.
Since taking over Green Tech in 2012, Dr. Miller has turned the school into one of the best in New York State. Under his leadership, graduation rates have soared – reaching an impressive 95% with a 100% college acceptance rate for graduates. In addition, students have earned over $25 million in scholarships, compared to only $200,000 before he arrived. Dr. Miller has been recognized by the City of Albany as a Man of Valor, and as one of the top 40 Under 40 African American Leaders by the City of Rochester, among many other accomplishments. He is often invited to speak to students and to offer strategic counsel to school leaders on improving school systems and more effectively engaging students. Dr. Miller has emerged as one of the top and most highly sought after urban education leaders in the nation.
You can connect with Dr. Miller via:
Greentech Charter High School
We Need To Do Better: Changing the Mindset of Children Through Family, Community, and Education – Amazon
Recently, Dr. Thompson and Dr. Miller were live on our show talking about Black Males Need To Be Back In School … How Do We Build Consistency While They Are Not?.
– Some of the conditions that some young Black men live under
– How COVID-19 has amplified the achievement gap many Black boys are part of
– What can Black fathers do to help their children when it comes to education
– Lack of access to the education system for young Black men and their parents
– Lack of empathy from school districts and educators
– Having real conversations about and to some Black parents
– Recognizing that parents are the first teachers
– Some of the best practices to remedy this situation
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_DR._MARVIN_THOMPSON_AND_DR._PAUL_MILLER_-_BLACK_MALES_NEED_TO_BE_BACK_IN_SCHOOL_..._HOW_DO_WE_CONSISTENCY_WHILE_THEY_ARE_NOT_-_APRIL_29_-_2020.mp3
Sun, 26 April 2020
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - COVID19 AND ITS EFFECT ON THE ONTARIO CORRECTIONS SYSTEM - APRIL 23 - 2020
Richard Miller is the Founder of Keep6ix and a driven community leader, dedicated to assisting underserved youth. After experiencing and witnessing misrepresentation, racism, corruption, and injustices experienced by black youth and minorities, Richard decided to establish Keep6ix. It is his passion to bring healing to individuals who have been through traumatic experiences, by ensuring resources and programming are available to prevent incarceration. Richard is an experienced and savvy entrepreneur, who believes in training and developing the next generation of young professionals. He believes that with a second chance, and the right opportunities present, our young people can thrive and become successful.
Founded in 2006 by Zya Brown, Think 2wice assists in eliminating the impact of inequality and social injustice amongst racialized young people in the criminal justice system. We provide services and supports to Black and racialized individuals and communities, many of whom are incarcerated and reintegrating back into the community. We have supported a large number of incarcerated young people as well as youth and families in the community. In 14 years of operation and with approximately 20 partners, we have provided various initiatives and supports in 8 Federal Institutions and multiple NIA’s throughout the GTA.
Recently, Mr. Miller and Ms. Brown were live on our show talking about COVID19 And Its Effect On The Ontario Corrections System.
– Some of their backgrounds, how they started their organizations and how they met
– Their servant’s heart
– Their thoughts on how the Canadian federal and provincial corrections systems are handling the coronavirus situation
– Some of the concerns with the corrections system in Canada
– Ms. Brown claiming that her sons who is in prison was targeted by provincial guards because of letters she wrote to the Solicitor General of Ontario
– The price of speaking up against the corrections system and their opinion that the corrections system is a business
– Rehabilitation while being incarcerated and the lack of culturally sensitive programs for Black inmates
– What does the Black community need to do when it comes to Black inmates
– Some of the things that they need to take their organizations to the next level
You can find out more about Keep6ix via:
You can find out more about Think 2wice via:
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_COVID19_AND_ITS_EFFECT_ON_THE_ONTARIO_CORRECTIONS_SYSTEM_-_APRIL_23_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - AISHA K. STAGGERS - STAGGERS STATE OF THINGS WITH JILL JONES AND GINA FIGUEROA - APRIL 18 - 2020
On the April 18, 2020 edition of Staggers State Of Things, the ladies will be talked about:
– 45 encourages protest against governors who have imposed virus restrictions
– Americans reaction to coronavirus
– No money left in fund for US small businesses seeking forgivable loans to cover payroll expenses and rent during coronavirus pandemic
– Steve Mnuchin, the Secretary of the US Treasury, Says $1200 Will Last Families Up To 10 Weeks
– 45’s plan to get America back to work
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_AISHA_K._STAGGERS_-_STAGGERS_STATE_OF_THINGS_WITH_JILL_JONES_AND_GINA_FIGUEROA_-_APRIL_18_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - DR. VIBE'S ALLIES - BLACKS AND CORONAVIRUS ... THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE FROM BLACK MEN'S POV - APRIL 16 - 2020
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Join Dr. Vibe’s Allies as they discuss Blacks And Coronavirus … The Present And The Future From Black Men’s POV.
The panelists for the conversation were: Victory Unlimited (United States), Henri Morris (United States), Clive Henry, (England), Jonathan Shaw (Canada) and Mike Ramey (United States).
– How have each of the panelists been effected by the coronavirus situation and the impacts on Blacks
– If the shutdown still justified
– What Blacks need to do during and after this time
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_DR._VIBES_ALLIES_-_BLACKS_AND_CORONAVIRUS_..._THE_PRESENT_AND_THE_FUTURE_FROM_BLACK_MENS_POV_-_APRIL_16_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - AISHA K. STAGGERS - STAGGERS STATE OF THINGS WITH JILL JONES - APRIL 14 - 2020
On the April 14, 2020 edition of Staggers State Of Things, the ladies talked about:
– The great job that healthcare workers are doing during the coronavirus situation
– Coronavirus and its effects on the supply chain, stress levels and governors banding together
– Black people and coronavirus deaths
– Bernie Sanders and Barack Obama endorsing Joe Biden
– P Diddy hosting two-hour live event about Black America with Angela Rye, Big Sean, Reverend Al Sharpton, Fat Joe, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, Congressperson Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Killer Mike, Charles Blow, Van Jones, Kamala Harris and others
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_AISHA_K._STAGGERS_-_STAGGERS_STATE_OF_THINGS_WITH_JILL_JONES_-_APRIL_14_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - SHAKKOI HIBBERT - APRIL 10 - 2020
Shakkoi Hibbert is an all around creative entrepreneur. She has spent years connecting with the community through the dance group C-Flava. Now as a self published author , Shakkoi continues to captivate individuals with her truth and grace. Filled with experiences to share, there’s no question that everyone needs some Koi in their life!!!
Recently, Shakkoi was on our show.
During our conversation, Shakkoi talked about:
– Some of her background including overcoming that despite not loving education she got her university degree
– Her mom passing away when she was nineteen, some of her memories of her mother and how comedy helps her overcome the loss of her mother
– Getting into the world of comedy and memories of her first live performance
– Managing the current environment
– Knowing when comedy was going to be part of her journey
– Her best comedy performance so far
– Not ever doing a live online comedy show before
– Some her favourite comedians
– What were her life be without comedy
– Her comedy getting better over the years
– Her dream comedy show
You can find more about Shakkoi at:
Shakkoi will be one of the comedians during the April Fool’s Bun And Cheese Online Comedy Edition on today (Sunday, April 12, 2020) at 5:30 p.m. Dr. Vibe will be hosting the event.
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_SHAKKOI_HIBBERT_-_APRIL_10_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - LADY DAY - APRIL 9 - 2020
Lady Day is a fresh new face in comedy. After years of having stand-up on her bucket list, she finally took the plunge last year and was instantly hooked. She’s performed at several comedy shows and inserts humour wherever she can.
Lady Day’s perspective that “it’s better to laugh than cry” is the foundation for her comedy. She brings humour to her audience through stories that anyone can relate to, especially when it comes to dating and relationships.
Separate from her day job working in mental health, in her spare time Lady Day is a motivational speaker with a focus on building resilience. Applying her funny bone to speaking, Lady Day known in the speaking world by her name Natasha Halliday speaks on using humour to build resilience.
Recently, Lady Day was on our show.
During our conversation, Lady Day talked about:
– Growing up with big island and small island parents from the Caribbean who stressed education
– Her busy childhood and teenager days that she enjoyed and what she learned from her parents while she was growing up
– Getting involved in the world of mental health
– Some of her experiences working full time in the mental health field and how humour provides a balance for working in the mental health field
– Getting started in the world of comedy from it starting as a bucket list idea and her first comedy experience
– What has she learned during her comedy journey
– Memories of her first performance
– Her parents not knowing that she does not do stop up comedy
– Some classic stories about her mother
– How she has become a better comedian
– Comedy being a craft
– Her first reaction about this Sunday’s calendar
– Some of her favourite comedians
– What she is looking forward to in regards to this Sunday’s show
You can find more about Lady Day at:
Lady Day will be one of the comedians during the April Fool’s Bun And Cheese Online Comedy Edition on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Dr. Vibe will be hosting the event.
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_LADY_DAY_-_APRIL_9_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - CLIF KNIGHT - APRIL 10 - 2020
Clif Knight is a Guyanese born comedian based in Toronto.
On stage as a musician from the age of 11, Clif found the transition to comedy very agreeable and has been making people laugh since 2016.
Making appearances at The Nubian Show with Kenny Robinson and The Edinburgh Fringe Festival with his one man show, Clif brings a Caribbean twist to everyday humour and shines a light on the funny side of being a visible minority in Canada.
Recently, Clif was on our show.
During our conversation, Clif talked about:
– Growing up in Guyana until he was twenty-one years old, dealing with daily blackouts and why he came to Canada
– Being involved in entertainment from a young age
– His first comedy gig and some of his comedy journey
– Some comedians not understanding the business side of comedy
– His comedy style
– Handling not being able to tour at this time
– Having a relationship and being a comedian
– His experience doing online comedy shows
– Toronto being one of the best cities for comedy in the world
– Some of his favorite comics past and present
– His parents thoughts about his comedy career
– Some great memories during his comedy career and how has the comedy business changed during his journey
– What is he excited about for this Sunday’s online comedy event
– His advice for people who want to do comedy
– His love for giving back
– Managing his career on his own
– The importance of donating to artists
You can find more about Clif at:
Clif will be one of the comedians during the April Fool’s Bun And Cheese Online Comedy Edition on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Dr. Vibe will be hosting the event.
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April Fool’s Bun And Cheese Online Comedy Edition – April 12, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Eastern
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Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_CLIF_KNIGHT_-_APRIL_10_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - FACES BY PURENESS - TAKING CARE OF YOUR SKIN DURING CORONAVIRUS - MARCH 30 - 2020
Elizabeth Taylor, known professionally as Pureness, is the founder and owner of Faces By Pureness. A company that focuses on customer service, cleanliness, and talent in the field of beauty. The company was built with high standards and Elizabeth plans on keeping those standards very high. Dabbling in makeup during her high school/teenage years as she worked in an aesthetics shop, she then decided to change her future career focus when she attended college. Soon after, Elizabeth realized that she would never leave beauty behind, she then entered the entertainment field.
While singing and being in front of the camera, she was also very involved backstage with hair, makeup, and wardrobe for talent including herself. During her time attending university leveled courses for advertising, and working in the government for some years, Elizabeth realized that her talents should not be a side job, but yet her cause, and there began Faces By Pureness.
Having earned certification in hair, nails, and textured (“black”) hair, Elizabeth is here to work for you!
Elizabeth has dealt with many professions that focused on clientele, respect, and purity; and holds her own company with the highest measure in all of these categories. Elizabeth has worked on a spectrum of clients from Corporate, Weddings, Videos, Photo shoots, and Magazines, International Recording Artists, Avon Canada, Long & McQuade, and WNBA star Tammy Sutton-Brown.
“Keep it beautiful. Keep it natural. Keep it you.”
Recently, Ms. Taylor was on our show talking about Taking Care Of Your Skin During Coronavirus.
During our conversation, Ms. Taylor talked about:
– Some of her background including being a tomboy and being artistic when she was younger and being involved in the entertainment industry from a young age
– The start of her makeup service journey and when she realized that this would be her career and her parents reaction
– Memories from the early days of Faces By Pureness and what kept her growing and when Faces By Pureness started to grow
– Tips on taking care of your face on your skin during this time (drinking lots of water, washing your face with oils)
– Skin care for your face different cultural backgrounds
– How has the industry changed over the years
– The amount of her business is referral, the state of her business at this time and why did Google temporarily shut her down
– If her service offerings have changed over the years
– Some tips on men’s facial skin care
– Her preference for natural earthy products for facial skin
– How did the name Faces By Pureness come into existence
– What does she enjoy about what she does
– Young people asking her advice about her industry
You can contact Ms. Taylor via:
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_FACES_BY_PURENESS_-_TAKING_CARE_OF_YOUR_SKIN_DURING_CORONAVIRUS_-_MARCH_30_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - LAURA MOON - HOW CAN COMPANIES NAVIGATE THROUGH THESE CHANGING TIMES - MARCH 16 - 2020
Laura Moon is an accomplished sales and leadership executive, known for her unique ability to blend compassion and ambition in order to reach any goal. After more than two decades leading coaching and training over 500 leaders and sales professionals, Laura finished her corporate career in the automotive industry as the General Sales Manager at Toyota and leaped into entrepreneurship and founded Bare Slate Inc. in 2007.
Bare Slate Inc. is a social enterprise with a purpose rooted in helping individuals gain access to ongoing education through Effective Leadership and Core Skills Training Workshops. The Bare Slate founders have over 60 years of combined experience in the corporate world-spanning operations, remote teams, leadership, sales and business development. We have witnessed the results that Core Skills Training can have on an individual, a team, an organization, and a community, time and time again.
Our clients have experienced measurable and predictable returns on training investments. When you invest in your people, your people want to invest their time, innovation, and loyalty in return. Every good business needs exceptional team members that are willing to reinvest these attributes in today’s ever-changing corporate landscapes.
Bare Slate Inc. has a broad range of clients focused in the small to medium business sector, all with diverse backgrounds ranging from privately held daycares to Family Enterprises, Tech startups and Cannabis enterprises.
Recently, Laura was on our show talking about How Can Companies Navigate Through These Changing Times?.
During the conversation, Laura talked about:
– some of her journey including working in hospitality management, at one time being the only female salesperson for Acura and owning a restaurant
– Where did she get her boldness from
– If she has changed that much since she was young
– Lessons that she learned from her time in the corporate world
– Deciding the leave the corporate world and become the owner of her own business
– The story behind Bare Slate and the services that Bare Slate offers
– Some of the things that leaders need to do at this challenging time
– The definition of transparent leadership
– If small businesses are prepared for the current realities
– How are some her clients handling this challenging time
You can contact Laura via:
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_LAURA_MOON_-_HOW_CAN_COMPANIES_NAVIGATE_THROUGH_THESE_CHANGING_TIMES_-_MARCH_16_-_2020.mp3
Mon, 6 April 2020
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - ACROSS CANADA CONVERSATIONS WITH BLACK CANADIANS ... ANXIETY - COPING DURING COVID-19 - APRIL 4 - 2020
Recently, Dr. Vibe hosted a conversation on behalf of the UNDPAD Push Coalition in which Black Canadians discussed Anxiety: Coping During COVID-19.
The conversation featured Lesline McEwan, Registered Psychotherapist – RP, M.A., C.A.M.F.
Lesline McEwan is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
She did her graduate degree, a Masters in Individual Counselling at Saint Paul University and the University of Ottawa, and her undergraduate degree, B.A. with a double Major in Psychology
and Religion at Carleton University.
Lesline is a member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP).
She is a Workshop/Seminar Facilitator and Presenter. In addition, she is Certified Anger Management Facilitator (CAMF) accepted by Children’s Aid Society and the courts.
With over 20 year’s counselling experience, for the last seven years she has provided therapy solely by video or telephone.
She is in private practice doing individual counselling with adults addressing anxiety, depression, anger, grief, etc. She also provides service through major EAP companies.
She spent many years in the Federal Public Service working in various departments including the Treasury Board. Her last public service job was at the Supreme Court of Canada as a Program Manager.
During the conversation, the following subjects were addressed:
– What is anxiety
– Black Canadians and how they deal with mental health
– Some of the challenges that Black Canadians are facing during the conoravirus situation
– Some of the symptoms when should one see a doctor if they feel that they have a mental health challenge(s)
– Anxiety management techniques
– Helping someone who is dealing with a mental health challenge
– Handling anxiety with things we can or can’t control
– Black children and mental health during this time
– The use of online video chats at this time and what is the effect on individuals
– Wow to look for a therapist and what you expect when you see a therapist
– Parents demonstrating calmness around children during this time
– Newcomer adults with cultural barriers
– Ways one can express yourself if you are dealing with a mental health challenge
– Things that Black Canadians can do at this time to avoid and deal with stress
– UNDPAD Push Coalition updates
You can contact Ms. McEwan via:
You can find more information about the UNDPAD Push Coalition via:
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_ACROSS_CANADA_CONVERSATIONS_WITH_BLACK_CANADIANS_..._ANXIETY_-_COPING_DURING_COVID-19_-_APRIL_4_-_2020.mp3
Sun, 5 April 2020
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - AISHA K. STAGGERS - STAGGERS STATE OF THINGS WITH JILL JONES - APRIL 4 - 2020
On the April 4, 2020 edition of Staggers State Of Things, the ladies will be talked about:
– The new normal
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_AISHA_K._STAGGERS_-_STAGGERS_STATE_OF_THINGS_WITH_JILL_JONES_-_APRIL_4_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - ACROSS CANADA CONVERSASTION WITH BLACK CANADIANS ... COVID19 & BLACK COMMUNITIES - ACCESSING BENEFITS - MARCH 28 - 2020
Recently, Dr. Vibe hosted a conversation on behalf of the UNDPAD Push Coalition in which Black Canadians talked about the benefits being giving by the Canadian federal government due to the impact of Coronavirus COVID-19.
The conversation featured:
– A conversation with Executive Directors from Canadian Black Non-Profits in which they talked about the impacts that COVID19 is having on their organization, the services that they provide, the challenges they are facing at this time, staffing impacts, how have their clients been impacted and what business continuity plans they have in the current situation exists for a long period of time
– The federal government economic response to COVID19 stimulus fund (individual and family benefits, mortgages, rent, credit cards, personal loans, student loans, utilities)
– Business stimulus and incentives being offered by the Canadian federal government
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_ACROSS_CANADA_CONVERSASTION_WITH_BLACK_CANADIANS_..._COVID19__BLACK_COMMUNITIES_-_ACCESSING_BENEFITS_-_MARCH_28_-_2020.mp3
MEN AND MASCULINITY - M&M EXPLORES - ROBERT LEUNG AND MJ DURKIN - MEN AND VULNERABILITY - MARCH 26 - 2020
Robert Leung is a Certified Life Coach, with 20 years experience successfully coaching men through life’s challenges and transitions. He is the creator of Heart of Man Coaching. Robert’s work with over a thousand men, from all walks of life, has centered around helping men access, understand and master the power of their emotions, without compromising their masculinity. He believes this is the key to our evolutionary success as men. Robert has researched and created a number of seminars and exercises to help men discover the tremendous opportunities that access to their emotions can provide. Opportunities for better health, peace of mind, self-worth, healing, confidence, success and of course, love.
You can contact Robert via:
Heart Of Man Coaching
Michael J. Durkin is an author, speaker and dedicated maniac committed to the strengthening of Men, Women, Families and the Planet.
Self-Labeled as a “Contemporaneous Intuitive”, Michael specializes in working with live audiences and “downloads” answers, theology, wisdom and weaves his own personal experience into his teachings on Marriage, Business Success, Parenting, Fitness and overall Masculinity on request! He is passionate about keeping families together, making marriages joyful, giving children a place to grow and learn – and he is fan of putting the hot, seductive, alluring SEX back into Marriages where it belongs!
He is the author of 8 business books and has spoken in front of audiences as little as 6 people and as large as 26,000 people! He is the creator of the Men of Honor program which he hosts Monday through Friday at 6:30 a.m. Eastern from his studio in the back woods of CT. To date he has recorded over 190 half-hour messages on sex, honor, commitment, eating right, masculinity, getting a ripped and shredded body, romancing your wife and how to keep your mouth shut so that your marriage survives and possibly even thrives! The overall goal of the Men of Honor audios is to “help a Man be a better Man than he was yesterday!”
Michael Durkin has survived and re-built his life in the face of losing a daughter at birth, the collapse of a 20 year marriage, raising his oldest Son as an “only” Father for 14 years and having his youngest Son withheld from him for 7 years! His wisdom comes from a deep belief that God has a plan for his life and that his challenges have toughened him and developed him into a Man who can lead, counsel and teach other Men by revealing his experience, strength and hope.
You can find out more about MJ via:
Conversations With Men
MJ Durkin – Facebook
Men Of Honour – Apple Podcast
Recently, Dr. Vibe hosted a conversation with Robert and MJ about masculinity.
During the conversation, the men talked about:
– If vulnerability is helpful for men who are going through challenges
– The definition of vulnerability
– Vulnerability vs. being brave
– How does shame tie into vulnerability for men?
– Why is men reaching out and talking about shame so important for overcoming it?
– Men being vulnerable in a dating relationship
– Why do many men struggle with fully opening up? How does this affect their relationships?
– What are some tips for helping men become more vulnerable? How can we listen with an open heart and an open mind?
You can find out more information about Men And Masculinity via:
Direct download: MEN_AND_MASCULINITY_-_MM_EXPLORES_-_ROBERT_LEUNG_AND_MJ_DURKIN_-_MEN_AND_VULNERABILITY_-_MARCH_26_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - ACROSS CANADA CONVERSATIONS WITH BLACK CANADIANS ... CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 SAFETY AND ECONOMIC SECURITY RESOURCES FOR BLACK PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT - MARCH 21 - 2020
Recently, Dr. Vibe hosted a conversation in which Black Canadians talked about the impact that Coronavirus COVID-19 is having on their lives and how to handling this challenging time in history.
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_ACROSS_CANADA_CONVERSATIONS_WITH_BLACK_CANADIANS_..._CORONAVIRUS_COVID-19_SAFETY_AND_ECONOMIC_SECURITY_RESOURCES_FOR_BLACK_PEOPLE_OF_AFRICAN_DESCENT_-_MARCH_21_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - AISHA K. STAGGERS - STAGGERS STATE OF THINGS WITH JILL JONES - MARCH 14 - 2020
During the March 14, 2020 edition of Staggers State Of Things, the ladies talked about:
– The American Democratic Party nomination for the president
– The Andrew Gillum controversy
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_AISHA_K._STAGGERS_-_STAGGERS_STATE_OF_THINGS_WITH_JILL_JONES_-_MARCH_14_-_2020.mp3
Sat, 7 March 2020
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - AISHA K. STAGGERS - STAGGERS STATE OF THINGS WITH JILL JONES - MARCH 6 - 2020
During the March 6, 2020 edition of Staggers State Of Things, the ladies talked about:
– Coronavirus update – Big change since last time, signing of funding bill, response from White House, Kellyanne Conway’s statements to the press
– Nina Turner vs. Hillary Rosen a Biden supporter on Cuomo Prime Time
– Super Tuesday results, Elizabeth Warren’s departure, predictions for next Tuesday
– State execution in Alabama of Nathaniel Woods
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Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_AISHA_K._STAGGERS_-_STAGGERS_STATE_OF_THINGS_WITH_JILL_JONES_-_MARCH_6_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - MATTHEW SOLOMON - THE IMPORTANCE OF LISTENING TO HEAL RACISM SEXISM AND OTHER ISMS - FEBRUARY 17 - 2020
Known as The Coach for the Modern Soul, Matthew Solomon’s vision for the modern era is one that is rooted in the understanding that everything is based on relationships; whether they be romantic, familial, corporate or otherwise. From this space, Matthew stands with you in creating the life and experience that you truly desire.
As a coach, an author, and with his regular appearances on over 30 TV, radio, web and podcasts, Matthew has facilitated healing and transformation for individuals, couples, families, colleges and corporations.
Recently, Matthew was on our show talking about The Importance Of Listening To Heal To Racism, Sexism And Other Isms.
During the conversation, Matthew talked about:
– The state of listening in current culture and the fact that many of us are not taught to listen
– What makes a good listener
– Listening and sexism
– Listening opening up healing
– The impact that the media and heredity have had on sexism and racism
– Listening and racism
– If large companies listening to employees experiencing racism
– The need to uneducate many people about racism and sexism at an early age
– If sports the best place to combat racism and sexism
You can contact Matthew via:
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_MATTHEW_SOLOMON_-_THE_IMPORTANCE_OF_LISTENING_TO_HEAL_RACISM_SEXISM_AND_OTHER_ISMS_-_FEBRUARY_17_-_2020.mp3
THE DR. VIBE SHOW - AISHA K. STAGGERS - STAGGERS STATE OF THINGS WITH JILL JONES - FEBRUARY 29 - 2020
During the February 29, 2020 edition of Staggers State Of Things, the ladies talked about:
– The 2020 South Carolina Democratic primary
– White House ‘purge’ campaign hunts for those lacking loyalty to 45
– Coronavirus and Aisha’s conversation with Senator Richard Blumenthal about the situation
– Kobe Bryant memorial service
Direct download: THE_DR._VIBE_SHOW_-_AISHA_K._STAGGERS_-_STAGGERS_STATE_OF_THINGS_WITH_JILL_JONES_-_FEBRUARY_29_-_2020.mp3
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Flash Review: Moonshine And Valentine [The Love Knot: His Excellency’s First Love] [China]
Remember about 2 months ago when I wrote about my misadventures with Chinese drama Across The Ocean To See You? I sat through all 44 episodes of that show, against my better judgment, and lived to regret it.
This.. is kinda another one of those times, my friends. Sigh. I watched all of Moonshine And Valentine, and now with 20/20 hindsight, I’m sorry to say that I don’t think it was a good decision after all. I mostly didn’t have a good time with this one either, unfortunately.
On the upside, this one was 25 episodes instead of 44..? 😛
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Here’s the OST album, in case you’d like to listen to it while you read the review.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT
Helan Jingting (Johnny Huang), who is an alien fox prince who’s lived for hundreds of years, is searching for his reincarnated human first love, whom he believes to be rookie entertainment reporter Guan Pipi (Victoria Song). Helan has his work cut out for him though: not only does Helan need to win over a skeptical Pipi, he’s also racing against time to reverse a curse on his beloved. Will Helan be able to win the heart of his beloved, and save her?
STUFF THAT WASN’T GREAT, TO ME
As you’ve probably guessed by now, there were quite a few things that I didn’t love, in this show. In the interest of not being too much of a downer, let me attempt to be relatively concise in listing it all out for you guys.
1. The acting’s not great
This one was one of the biggest issues for me, with this show. I didn’t think anyone on the cast was a particularly strong actor, our leads included, and this was problematic, to me. Victoria Song did better between the two leads, with Johnny Huang showing very little range or depth of emotion. I tried to rationalize Helan’s lack of expressiveness (he’s hundreds of years old, he’s an alien, he feels things differently), but that didn’t really help. No matter which way I sliced it, Helan just was not showing a range or depth of emotion that was suited to his situation, and that made him pretty unconvincing, to my eyes.
[VAGUE SPOILER] For example, in the earlier episodes, when Helan was doing all kinds of things to win over Pipi, I couldn’t feel like Helan actually liked Pipi. It felt more like he was almost robotically going about re-establishing his relationship with her. This, despite Show telling us that this is the first time that she hasn’t liked him at first sight, which means that this is the first time that he’s had to work much at all, to re-establish their relationship. Just for that alone, I would expect to see more emotion on his face and in his gaze. But, mostly nothing. His expressions are quite flat. Beyond that, if he’s supposed to have loved her for hundreds of years, and is now faced with the prospect of her possibly not loving him anymore, his expression ought to be a lot more complicated than what we see. [END SPOILER]
I was willing to give Johnny Huang the benefit of the doubt, like, maybe his expression would deepen as things got more involved and more complex, but y’know, I watched the whole of this show, and that also added up to mostly nothing.
To compound the problem, this made the OTP interactions far from engaging, to me. The writing around the growing of the OTP connection is at fault too, but the lack of chemistry between our leads, and the less-than-desirable acting prowess, particularly on the part of Johnny Huang, made it hard to buy into the OTP’s love for each other. To be brutally honest, I mostly felt like I was watching two people play-acting on my screen, instead of actually being in love, on my screen.
As a silver lining, the male actors in this show are mostly good-looking and rather buff, and Show isn’t afraid to capitalize on its strengths. This shirtless workout scene was helpfully served up in episode 2:
2. The writing’s not great
I read that there was a last minute switch in the lead actress for this show, which resulted in the production scrambling to re-film scenes on a very tight schedule, and which also resulted in some massive re-writes to increase the screen time of the secondary characters and therefore alleviate the pressure on the need to film so many scenes involving Pipi’s character. Which already tells you that the writing in this show isn’t going to be great.
We get fillers galore on a regular basis, and often that filler would feel obviously shoved in there for no other reason except to take up screen time. As a silver lining, some of the filler was halfway endearing, like the little love triangle between Xiaoju (Liu Yongxi) and Helan’s two fox boys, Kuanyong (Leo Li) and Xiuxian (Li Shen). I say halfway endearing, because while I liked the concept of this little love triangle, I didn’t feel like Show fleshed it out in a way that was believable.
At other times, the filler leaned way more annoying. [SPOILER] Like every time the focus shifted to Pipi’s (ex-?)boyfriend Jialin (a very, very wooden Xu Kai Cheng), and his attraction to / relationship with Pipi’s so-called best friend Tianxin (Xu Fang Yi), I wanted to throttle the writer. [END SPOILER]
3. The funny isn’t all that funny
There were occasions when I found Show rather amusing, but to be honest, most of Show’s Intended Funny didn’t work for me. So for every instance that Show managed to tickle my funny bone, there were easily several instances of Intended Funny that fell flat, for me.
[SPOILERS]
Something that amused me was the whole concept in episode 12 where the high priest had to mate before everyone else could mate. I found the idea of everyone having virtual access to Helan’s sexytimes status quite funny, and I legit giggled at my screen.
On the downside, here are a couple of instances where Show’s brand of funny just didn’t land well for me:
E5. The whole dinner conversation between Pipi and Helan is played for comedy, with him giving her wild-sounding answers to her questions, while wearing a deadpan expression. The scene is backed by sound effects that indicate that I ought to find this scene funny. I didn’t find it funny at all, unfortunately.
E7. The arc where Helan gets a makeover from Xiuxian is obviously filler, and unfortunately, while the tone is meant to be comedic, I didn’t find this very funny either.
E13. I found all the 4S stuff.. kind of meh. And quite childish, to be honest.
[END SPOILERS]
4. Logic lapses and other inconsistencies
Sometimes Show isn’t super strong on the logic and consistencies fronts, which didn’t really help. Here are a quick handful of examples, just for the record.
E13. If Helan is so powerful that he can wave his hand and people fly into the air, like we see in earlier episodes, why can’t he blast open the door when he’s worried about Pipi coz she’s passed out?
E18. At one point, Helan says to Qianhua that the person he is saving is Pipi, not Huiyan. Which is confusing, and also, inconsistent, because on the one hand, Show is saying Huiyan is Pipi and Pipi is Huiyan, and on the other hand, Show is also saying that Pipi isn’t Huiyan. What gives?
E22. The continuity in this show is problematic. When Jialin is healed by Helan, Xiuxian and Kuanyong clearly say they’ll take him home because all he needs is more rest, and he’ll be fine. And yet, he’s actually taken to hospital.
Logic problems
E21. Helan’s transition from shivering-like-he’s-on-the-brink-of-death, to kissing Pipi, is completely unbelievable, and also, very awkward. How am I supposed to believe that he’s so exhausted that he’s barely holding it together, and yet suddenly – and quite magically – he has the strength for sexytimes?
E21. The script is problematic. The turnaround from stubborn noble idiocy to open communication between Pipi and Helan is sudden and very unconvincing.
5. Show’s internal mythology is kept mysterious for too long
Given Show’s fantasy premise, from the beginning, we get many scenes involving the fox clan, and fragments of information regarding the truth behind Pipi’s curse. While that is all fine and good, I feel like Show took too long to allow these fragments to come together in a cohesive way. It was only at episode 15, out of Show’s 25 episodes, that I finally had a grasp of how everything tied together, and how Qianhua’s mission fit in the overall scheme of things. That’s a pretty long time to keep your audience guessing about something so central to the logic of the narrative, I feel, and I would have liked to have had a little more information, earlier.
BONUS: The time Show made me mad [BIGGISH SPOILER]
In episode 17, Zhao Song (Jiang Qi Lin), who’s nursed a crush on Qianhua (Zhang Bai Jia) for literal centuries, rapes her in a fit of rage. Show makes it very clear that Qianhua is crushed by the event. The fact that Qianhua gets raped is bad enough, but Show makes little effort to acknowledge the violation, except for a scene of a tearful and disheveled Qianhua, post-assault.
What makes it all worse is that Qianhua seeks no redress for the violation, and save for treating Zhao Song coldly and stiffly as she says goodbye to him, we don’t see a great deal else. The worst thing of all, is that Zhao Song never admits that he did anything wrong, and even proceeds to do all kinds of terrible things to subsequently harm her and Helan. There’s even a scene where he remarks flippantly that he’s no longer attracted to her.
ALL of this made me SO flippin’ mad, seriously. I mean, yes, MUCH later, we see that Zhao Song still has feelings for Qianhua, but this whole thing was SO NOT COOL. Urgh.
STUFF THAT KEPT ME GOING
By now, you must be wondering why I watched this show to the very end, given how problematic I found it, right? I asked myself the same question, ha. Here’s what kept me hanging on, in spite of myself.
1. The premise itself
Even though I found myself not all that interested in the development of the OTP, I found that the mysterious bits of the drama worked quite well, to keep me watching. All the fragments of information about the fox clan intrigued me, and I wondered how everything fit together.
2. The flashbacks to our young leads
Show opens most of its episodes with flashbacks, and many of those flashbacks are of the past timeline of when Helan and Pipi first met, when Helan was a youth and Pipi was Huiyan. I found myself very drawn to the scenes from this timeline. Both of the young actors who play young Helan and young Huiyan (Victor Liu and He Haha) are very good, and I found them consistently expressive, engaging and believable. They made the young love in that timeline feel wistful and pure, and I always found myself wanting to see more, from this timeline.
3. Some moments shone brighter than others
Despite Show’s downsides and missteps, there were definitely some moments that worked better than others. These better moments were like little highlights, for me.
Here are a few of those highlights:
E7. That scene where Xiaoju, Kuanyong and Xiuxian stepped up and put the user boy and his girlfriend in their places was very satisfying.
E8. The little bromantic arc between Xiuxian and Kuanyong is sweet. I mean, to lie about being vegetarian, just to protect your friend, and then keep it up for the next several hundred years, is so quietly loving and loyal.
E8. I rather like the voiceovers that we get regularly from Pipi. It lends a thoughtful touch to the show, and also ties the episode together in a thematic way. This episode, it’s about how we start to avoid people without realizing it, when we think that we’re about to get hurt, or are about to hurt others.
[END SPOILER]
4. I was sick and wanted some mindless fluff
While I was in the earlier stretch of my watch, I fell sick, and found that this show was easy to consume in large servings. Despite its multitude of flaws, this was easy to slurp up, and that’s how I found myself suddenly in Show’s later episodes.
5. I just wanted to know what happened
By the time I reached Show’s later episodes, it was a lot less fun to watch, and I found that I no longer had the stomach for more than one episode a day. But, because I was curious to see how Show would resolve everything at the end, I kept on going, even when the going got a lot less fun.
QUICK THOUGHTS ON SHOW’S LATER STRETCH
Essentially, Show’s second half was messy and it felt all over the place. Our leads got less and less screen time, and we got more and more filler with secondary characters. The episodes started to feel distinctly draggy, and I found myself quickly becoming bored and disengaged.
Additionally, episode 24 felt strangely shoved in, even though the backstory was rather endearing. Basically, we spend all of episode 24 in a sudden deep flashback, where we see how Helan had gone to great lengths to prepare for Pipi’s birth.
Even though I rather like the idea of this backstory deepening our understanding of the current-day relationships, the placing of the episode in the overall scheme of things, does feel like Show is stalling for time. Like, here, watch this, while we figure out what to do with the finale. It just felt weird.
THOUGHTS ON THE ENDING [SPOILERS]
The central conflict that Show sets up is a conundrum that is very hard to solve. I feel like this is what dramas often end up doing; they draw in audiences by creating central conflicts that are compellingly hard to solve, but which audiences desperately want solved, and that’s how they get audiences to stay with the show until the end. And that’s when they throw an underwhelming ending at you, almost like they’re shrugging and saying, “What? You think I could’ve solved THAT?!?”
Given that I knew going in, that this ending was something that the writer came out and apologized for, I’d say that this was not a great ending, but it was also not as terrible as I feared. Bear in mind, though, that I had very, very low expectations of this ending.
In principle, I rather liked the idea of flipping the equation. We start the show with Helan loving Pipi, even though she had no memory of him from her previous lives, and therefore, ending the show with Pipi loving Helan, even though he has no memory of her, feels rather apt. Plus, the curse on Pipi is finally lifted, and that’s something that Helan had been working towards for centuries. There is a bittersweet quality to this ending, but at the same time, Show paints a picture of hope for the future – and for a possible sequel.
In execution, though, I did feel like the ending could’ve been better handled. It sometimes felt like Show was cycling in place to use up screen time, like when Pipi went off on her apple analogy during her interview. That analogy was really stretching it. Also, all four interviewers seemed not at all shocked, when she started talking about meeting her prince, who just happened to be an alien whose heart beat only 3 times a minute. That was kinda bizarre.
At other times, it felt like secondary characters got additional screen time, in order to create filler, also for the purpose of using up screen time. The entire arc around Kuanyong and Xiuxian preparing to save Helan by transferring their powers to him felt strangely relaxed, given that they said Helan was running out of time and would die if they didn’t save him in time. And yet, they had time to pick up Xiaoju, and take a bus ride out into the countryside, and have some time for chit chat, hugs and assurances, before finally setting off to save Helan. I mean, it’s not that I begrudge the boys some final conversation time with Xiaoju, but the relaxed and meandering pace of this arc just didn’t jive with the situation at hand, I thought. The boys thereafter hanging out at the cafe in fox form is a cute thought, but it did seem problematic to me that a cafe that serves food would be allowed to keep foxes on its premises.
And then there’s the thing with Qianhua and Zhao Song. This bit bugged me the most. First of all, how did Qianhua know to use the mirror to light the fire on the sacred wood? I don’t recall that there was ever any mention of it, and suddenly, both she and Zhao Song seemed to know exactly how to set that piece of sacred wood on fire. Second of all, I am so angry that even after Zhao Song raped her, and did all kinds of terrible things, and hurt Helan to the point of almost-death, Qianhua is tearfully declaring her love for him. WHUT. I seriously hate that Qianhua’s rape basically goes unacknowledged this whole show. And then, to have her destroy herself, while tearfully gazing at her rapist with love in her eyes, that just bugged me no end. I mean, sure, Zhao Song was destroyed too, and he did have a moment of regret, but I say that was too little, too late. I wanted him to disintegrate into smithereens; I just didn’t think Qianhua needed to go down with him. ALSO. He never apologized for raping her either. HOW IS THAT OK?!? Grr.
Do I regret hanging on to the end, with this show? Unfortunately, I’m gonna hafta say, mostly yes. Apologies to this show’s fans, but this was.. not great.
Let’s do better next time, boys?
Better in concept than execution, in just about every way.
FINAL GRADE: C+
This entry was posted in Flash Review and tagged 2018, Across The Ocean To See You, China, Flash Review, He Haha, His Excellency's First Love, Huang Jingyu, Jiang Qi Lin, Johnny Huang, Leo Li, Li Shen, Liu Yongxi, M, Moonshine And Valentine, Song Qian, The Love Knot, Victor Liu, Victoria Song, Xu Fang Yi, Xu Kai Cheng, Zhang Bai Jia on June 30, 2018 by kfangurl.
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Lilli June 7, 2019 at 11:03 am
Love your review, and I agree with you for the most part. I definitely think that it was unfortunate that the show encountered so many cast and production issues. The show started out alright but then got really convoluted with side plots and drawn-out plot development.
One thing I’d like to defend the show on is the inconsistency you mentioned about how the show says that Huiyan is Pipi but Helan says he’s trying to save Pipi, not Huiyan. Here’s my take on it if you’re willing to listen:
Yes, Pipi and Huiyan are essentially the same person in the fact that they look the same because Pipi is the reincarnation of Huiyan. At the same time, Pipi is not Huiyan because she has her own personality, grew up in a different environment, and has been shaped by those around her. Thus, Pipi is her own unique person. You could call Pipi a different “version” of Huiyan, and Helan wants to save this “version” of Huiyan, but Pipi is not exactly Huiyan. Each reincarnation of Huiyan is different, and I feel like Helan falls in love with each version of Huiyan despite their differences from the original. If you’ve ever seen The Vampire Diaries (TVD), the Huiyan and Pipi issue is somewhat similar to the doppelganger issue present in TVD.
Well, that’s what I think at least. Thanks for writing this review! I enjoyed it.
kfangurl June 13, 2019 at 8:50 pm
Hi there Lilli, thanks for enjoying the review. 🙂 Thanks for sharing your take on the reincarnation issue. That perspective does help to make more sense of some of the story points. 🙂 It’s too bad that Show suffered from so many other issues that even with that perspective on board, I still wouldn’t recommend this show to others. 😅
Ashlee April 13, 2019 at 12:15 am
Just wanted to say I agree whole heartedly with your review. I was pretty disappointed towards the second half of the show but liked the premise enough to finish the drama. I’ve also read about the production and cast issues they had so I’m somewhat sympathetic. Mainly sorry and unsatisfied that the potential wasn’t fulfilled.. there was much to build on! I’ve also heard its quite different from the book.
That aside, I was wondering.. what dramas would you recommend to someone that really enjoyed (the premise at least) this drama? (Fantasy, romance, comedy, interesting premise.. Preferably modern era but not necessarily so.) This is my first C drama in 10 years, watched it by chance and I can’t really seem to find another one with an intriguing premise like this!
kfangurl May 1, 2019 at 2:50 pm
Hi there Ashlee, hi5 that we feel similarly about this show! This one really had a more interesting premise than most. It intrigues me that there are folks who love this one a lot, because like you, I felt this could’ve been much better.
In terms of other fantasy C-dramas that you might want to check out, I must confess that I haven’t seen all that many C-dramas. If you don’t mind a xianxia, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms was really quite wonderful, I thought. There are others that sound like they might fit what you’re looking for, but I can only tell you that these were recommended to me, but I haven’t seen them myself as yet. Let’s Shake It! is supposed to ridiculous and funny, featuring an alien warrior. Mystic Nine is supposed to be very good, but I chickened out at the weird zombie stuff that Show started serving up. Qin Medical Examiner is also supposed to be quite entertaining. Ah, lots of folks loved Guardian even though it’s objectively got terrible production values. If the chemistry between the two male leads works for you, you might like that too. I hope that helps! 🙂
Ashlee May 17, 2019 at 2:52 pm
Thanks for replying! I will definitely check out the dramas you mentioned 🙂 Excited!
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lilyalana October 19, 2018 at 3:29 am
i suffered watching all those 25 episodes, it was a harrowin experience. i was going to quit after that fucking rape scene(WHOA WTF NO NO) but i stuck till the end cuz i was already more than halfway through the story. but i was painful, painful.
my only silver lining and the reason i keep on watching was just so that i don’t miss any flashback of young Helan and Huiyan. my babies were the reason i decided to watch this drama, their wedding night scene got me hooked they were so cute together urrrghhh
too bad there so little scenes with them
i hope someone can upload a cut scene of just them on YT
kfangurl October 24, 2018 at 2:59 pm
Gah, I feel your pain, lilyalana! I suffered through this one too, against my better judgment 😛 But yes, young Helan and Huiyan were just precious, and I loved every little glimpse we got of them. I’d have loved it if the whole story was just about them, tbh. <3
MyCreativeContext August 16, 2018 at 1:46 am
My biggest Problem was that I liked the Flashback Scenes so much the Present felt incredibly lacking from the get go. I really liked Johnny Huang in Addicted where he is a bit stiff but managed to really get to me in the more intense scenes which was initially why I checked this Drama out. I have no Idea why Victoria got the leading Role.. I have not seen a Single drama with her in it where she has any Chemistry with, well, anyone. This dissapoined me so much is stopped watching around Episode 5.
kfangurl August 29, 2018 at 8:45 pm
You were smart to drop this one early, Tali! Also, I know what you mean about the flashback scenes being so good that the present day scenes felt like they weren’t up to par, somehow. I also felt much more drawn to the flashback scenes. In fact, I think the promise of more flashback scenes was kept me going for a good long while! As for Victoria, I read that she actually was a last minute addition to the show. The previous female lead dropped out suddenly, and Victoria agreed to step in, and basically saved the day. So I am more forgiving of her scenes, plus, I actually feel she was more expressive than Johnny Huang. He was the weak link for me, between the two. Oh well. Either way, it wasn’t a great watch, so I guess there’s only so much to be said! 😝
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Trupti Suvarna July 15, 2018 at 9:05 am
Well crafted review
Saw the full series for the story
The story itself is good however the acting by the leads and the logic in the story is missing.
kfangurl July 26, 2018 at 1:45 pm
Thanks for enjoying the review, Trupti 🙂 Yes, the lack of logic was a downer, and the acting by the leads was not strong enough to save this one either. Too bad, since the premise was rather intriguing :/
Blenny July 4, 2018 at 11:44 pm
I also thought the premise was interesting. Unfortunately, that was about the extent of it. I couldn’t get past the first few episodes for all the reasons you mentioned.
Serious question here: I have started several Chinese dramas and have never been able to finish any of them. Is it a cultural thing? I mean, I don’t have trouble relating to/watching/liking/loving SOME Kdramas, fewer Jdramas, but the Chinese dramas just don’t do it for me AT ALL. (Although I can happily watch Chinese films) Possible reasons include:
#1. The opening credits go on so long…they practically tell the whole story before they actually start the story, if you see what I mean.
#2, 44 or 50 episodes? No. Just no. There’s already too much boring filler. And such a time-suck. I can’t manage the guilt.
#3. Flat acting, overacting, bad acting. Or they always seems like they are ACTING.
#4. Writing is stilted & awkward. Characterization is pretty much non-existent.
#5. And when they try to bring the funny? OMG, make it stop.
So I wonder if it is a cultural thing? Is there a reason Kdramas are more accessible to Americans/Westerners? I live in one of the most multi-cultural cities in the world, so it’s not like we haven’t been exposed to lots of other Asian cultures.
I seriously find this puzzling. Please advise, wise Fangurl!
kfangurl July 6, 2018 at 2:46 pm
Aw shucks, you are so sweet to call me wise, Blenny! 😘 Now, let me see if I am able to live up to that wisdom! 😛
About the opening credits, I usually skip them. I watch them once, when I’m first starting the show, and then I skip the ending credits every episode, until I reach the end. That helps, because I don’t always feel like I’m wasting time watching the opening credits. I’ve gotten pretty good at scrolling to exactly where the episode really starts, heh. And the closing credits usually contain way too many spoilers, which is why I avoid them until I’m done with the show.
C-dramas tend to be long, unfortunately. Also unfortunately, a lot of what you said is true, about the writing, overacting, and the funny. However, there are several very good ones that I can in good conscience recommend. Those would be Nirvana In Fire (just a masterpiece, all around), Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms (epic romance) and The First Half Of My Life (less filler by a mile, and overall very elegantly written and executed). For something shorter, I do love A Love So Beautiful, which has an X-factor charm that many other shows try for, but don’t manage to achieve.
In terms of the cultural thing, I personally think that kdramas know how to shine the spotlight on emotions and relationships, and spend time unpacking the most thrilling bits of a courtship, and that is the vicarious excitement that appeals to many of us. This is something that I find less well-developed in dramas coming out of China (well, from the sampling that I’ve seen, anyway).
For example, almost every kdrama will give a burgeoning loveline its time in the spotlight, whether it’s a loveline between the OTP or between secondary characters. But I’ve seen OTP characters jump from awkward first date to consummation of the relationship in a single scene – with the scene efficiently cut between said first kiss to the morning-after, of course. That was Love Me If You Dare, and I found myself completely befuddled at Show’s treatment of the loveline. Like, how did that happen, and in what world would that happen? 🤔 Of course, not all C-dramas are like that, but that’s definitely one of the things that I noticed that is different.
Timescout July 1, 2018 at 11:36 pm
Yup, this wasn’t a good drama by any means but I did watch most of it too. I never expected much of it, especially after the first fiew episodes, but I kept watching (with the help of the trusty ff-button) as I did like some aspects of it and I sorta needed some mindless fluff at the time. 🙂 The best parts were definitely the flashbacks, especially those of young Huiyan and Helan. I did like the Fox Bros and Pipi’s friend Xiaoju too. Writing was… well, just bad. The premise was fun so it was a pity they weren’t able to actually do it justice. Maybe in the hands of a more competent writer and without the behind the scenes drama…
Ooh, I’m quite surprised that you watch this one, Timescout! 😀 I mean, it’s not your usual type of show. But yes, this one does fulfill the quotient for mindless fluff rather well – at least for most of the earlier episodes. The later ones were too angsty to count as fluff, I found! 😝
The flashbacks were absolutely the best part of the show! The younger set of actors playing the leads were so much more engaging, I thought. I personally found the Fox bros’ arc with Xiaoju too fillery, but they were unoffensive, for the most part. I think the biggest offender was the writing, followed by the acting. I think to make this one work, they’d need to give this one a better writer, better actors, AND take away the behind-the-scenes drama! 😆
Timescout July 6, 2018 at 2:16 pm
Heh, I’m not very partial to fluff, even if well made, but I do sometimes feel the need for it. The first half of this year was incredibly busy at work and at the end of the day I had no brainpower or energy left. So watching anything demanding, whether in the brain or emotional department just felt like another chore, especially as the months went by. I didn’t have much free time either. I’m on my summer vacation right now and I think I slept through most of my first week off, LOL!
So, I’ve finally started to catch up on all those dramas I’ve “saved for later”. I might even be up to a post or two at some point. 🙂
Aw, yay that you’re on summer vacation and have more time now!! 😀 Now you can finally check out shows that you’ve put aside, like My Ahjussi. I’ve been watching that one, and am nearing the end. And, even though I skirted around it for a long time because it looked dark, I must say, it’s lovely. I feel sucked in, and am sorry that I now only have 2 eps left. Sob.
And yes, I totally feel you on needing some mindless fluff sometimes. That’s basically how I got through most of this show. I was sick and out of it, and needed something fluffy to occupy me. And then suddenly I was better, and Show was no longer fluffy, and my completist streak stubbornly insisted that I see for myself just how bad this ending turned out to be, that the writer felt the need to come out and apologize for it. And now I know. Ha. 😑
‘My Ahjussi’ is actually the next drama I’m going to start. The way I was feeling then, it was a bit too dark for me at the time it was airing, but I was sure I’d get to it sooner or laiter. Looks like that time is now. 🙂
I found My Ahjussi surprisingly easy to get into, given its darkish reputation. I do think you’ll enjoy it, Timescout! 😀 I’ll probably finish watching that soonish, so the review will probably go up sometime next week, if nothing gets in the way! 🙂
Goody! I’m looking forward to that.
Can’t wait to hear how you like My Ahjussi, when you get to it! 😀
bev July 1, 2018 at 6:09 am
I started this and then fell behind. I kept thinking I’d catch up, for some mindless fluff, but could never press play. Then saw people talking about the ending. I then decided it is not worth it. It wasn’t even enjoyable in a bad way, lol
I have too many dramas I want to finish and/or start. Just started Cheese in the Trap, inhaled first few eps, though I know I will probably be disappointed…..due to spoilers. But this first half is good.
Then want to try Circle, Behind Your Smile (first T drama) and Dear Sister, a rec when I wanted to try a J Drama.
Your procrastination worked out super well on this one, bev! 😂 Imagine if you’d been more proactive about watching this one – you might’ve frittered away as many drama hours as I did 😛 I say it’s time to pat yourself on the back, for falling behind on this one 😉
Cheese in the Trap’s ending is not terrible, but I think you need to keep a VERY open mind to writer-nim’s narrative choices. That might help! 🙂
shenmeizhuang July 1, 2018 at 5:45 am
To be fair, there are parts of the show, like the foxes devolving and the whole liver conundrum, rooted in Tang Dynasty mythology and not BS the writer made up. But I ended up dropping this at Ep 12. Which ended at that dramatic cliffhanger where Pipi was unconscious after they kissed, and I realized I just didn’t care. The show just never particularly interested me very much, even at the “better” earlier episodes.
Oh yes, thanks for pointing that out, Meizhuang! I’ve come across the fox mythology and liver-eating enough to know it’s a culturally rooted mythology rather than stuff that the writers made up. I didn’t know it was from the Tang Dynasty though, so thank you for sharing that! 😀
You were smart to drop out early with this one.. My stubborn completist streak just happened to rear its head, and my morbid curiosity about how bad this got, got me through to the finish line. But that’s not a drama decision I’m particularly proud of, heh. 😅
Dame Holly Has A Hat (@Lee_Tennant) July 1, 2018 at 7:21 pm
The thing about the devolving is that they spend so much time trying to establish that these were aliens who had evolved to look like us. They even had the prologue outlining their history, migration and evolution and a character deliver the line, “we’re very scientific”. And then suddenly the female lead is married to a small canid and the male lead is being toted around in a doggy carrier. Mythology or not, it’s just so utterly ridiculous, Watching Victoria Song deliver sobbing monologues about it had me in literal stitches. I’ve never laughed so hard at such a serious finale before – at least until a rape victim sacrificed her life while crying about how much she loved her attacker.
shenmeizhuang July 1, 2018 at 11:29 pm
They included the aliens bit because of SARFT (basically China’s censorship board) regulations. Characters from after the formation of the People’s Republic of China aren’t allowed to engage in backwards superstitious activities, believe in that sort of thing, etc. So whenever China does a supernatural drama now set after 1949, the writers just slap on the fact that those otherworldly beings are scientific aliens. Everything else about this show follows the fox spirit mythology very closely, and us cdrama watchers learn to ignore the aliens bit. Hope that helps!
seankfletcher July 1, 2018 at 5:39 am
After reading your review around a bonfire last night, I put my thinking cap on. This was a show that I really enjoyed to start with – Sci-Fi elements happening with Fantasy thrown in along with a mystery that spanned the ages. Then, as others have said, by episodes 10-12, I had my fingers crossed and checked out a few things such as the author (just the most amazing person) of the original books. So, three books so far and this series was based on book one and the ending was different.
To me the highlight was the flashbacks and they were done right. I quite enjoyed the “threesome”. In fact I was quite happy to see their storylines regularly. In terms of the ugly elements – extremely disappointing and unnecessary. Oddly enough, I enjoyed episode 24 re Pipi’s parents, but many did not. However, that’s where I stopped with this show because I made the mistake of reading what others said about the ending and went – not for me. So reading all the comments here, I can see why the show became such a mess.
What did I do to make up for such a disappointment? I watched The Crown Princess (Thai lakorn that was very good for a change. I say that because Thai actors in the larger productions are very good, but the stories 90% of the time just go all out crazy. So there are three in total that I have never dropped).
However, on the Kdrama front there is I’m a Mother Too. Now this show is so bad and most of the characters are so ugly, I have to keep watching. It has a great cast, and it’s probably only a matter of time before I drop it, but for now, I have been sucked into the vortex of a type of show that I would never, ever watch (a bit like the majority of Australian soaps). Then there are those I’m sitting on the the fence with: The Undateables and Are You Human Too? Lawless Lawyer had an out of body experience for three episodes, but is now back in full swing and What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim did go off the boil for one episode (but many people liked it, so my sense of humour is probably skewed at the moment – but then I watched an old Jet Li movie the other night which was a real hoot, so maybe not). Today I’m happy. Secretary Kim is back to doing what it should and in the JDrama Universe and Miss Sherlock has been a good all round watch. Now onto season two of Westworld…
Hi there Sean! I remembered you were liking this one quite well, especially in the earlier stretch! It’s too bad that this one went off the rails the way it did. I loved the teenage flashbacks the most. I also rather liked E24 about the parents – after I wrapped my head around the fact that this flashback was going to last the entire episode. I would’ve liked that either earlier in the show, or as the final, special episode. Shoving it in between the cliffhanger of E23, and the eventual wrap-up in E25, felt really weird, and made me think that Show was stalling for time, when it might not have been. I’d heard the ending was bad enough to be apologized for, but I went ahead and watched it anyway. I just wanted to see how bad it was, ha. 😛
I’ve just started on Lawless Lawyer, and 3 eps in, I’m liking it very well – more than I’d expected it to. So I’m happy to hear that you’re still enjoying it, even though it went off the rails for 3 eps. I’m only 1 ep into Secretary Kim, and am suitably amused, though not yet hooked. Not too bad, overall 😉
seankfletcher July 1, 2018 at 4:29 pm
I reckon in Lawless Lawyer you will come to like uber baddie Ahn Oh Joo. He’s fabulous. So is the other uber baddie Cha Moon Sook.
Ahn Oh Joo IS fabulous! I mean, Choi Min Soo is always a scene-stealer, so when he showed up on my screen, I kinda knew he was going to be mesmerizing, whether I liked it or not! 😆 Oh, did you ever watch Warrior Baek Dong Soo? A lot of non-logic flowing through that show, but Choi Min Soo KILLS IT, as the swaggering Sky Lord, who looks like he took a leaf out of Captain Jack Sparrow’s style book! 😀 Cha Moon Sook intrigues me, she’s so twisted!
I will take a look at WBDS 😊
I do kinda think it’s the sort of show you could get into, Sean! Also, watch it in HD if you can. I didn’t, and I think it would’ve looked a lot more beautiful in HD. You can check out my quickish review here! Can’t wait to hear your take on WBDS 😀
Thank you for the link to your review – I made sure I didn’t read about the ending. So, I have finished the first episode. Fabulous. The filming is superb. Also a bit of a who’s who re the different roles. It has a very Robin Hood feel to it, which I really like. It’s about the mythology, not the facts or whether it makes sense. It’s larger than life and for me, full on entertainment. As for Sky Lord, yes he does have a real presence right from the start. Marvellous 😃
Woot! I’m glad you’re liking it so far, Sean! It’s not for everyone, especially since it’s quite flawed overall. But it got under my skin in a visceral way, and I feel like this is just the kind of show that you might be able to appreciate. Sky Lord steals the show, no question about it! 😀
Episode 13 done and dusted. It’s interesting- I find myself compelled to keep going at the end of each episode.
Wow, you’re blowing through it pretty fast! (That knack for bending time and space is coming in handy, I see! 😉) That’s great that you feel compelled to keep watching, after each episode. That suck-me-in, gimme-more feeling is a precious thing – and even more wondrous, when it’s caused by a show as fantastical and flawed as WBDS! I’m sure you’ll soon be telling me that you’re all done. 😀
Lady G. July 1, 2018 at 4:56 am
Another half-baked Chinese drama I can avoid, thanks KFG!! Seriously, I need to make a list of the Chinese dramas worth watching, like Nirvana in fire – I swear I started it, got 3 episodes in – and it’s very interesting, but then life caved in on me and I didn’t have time to watch anything so I put it aside a few months ago.
Now that I got my drama groove back, I need to get back to it. Currently, Everyone seems obsessed with 10 miles of peach blossoms, I think the sequel?
I have to be honest, just like I don’t turn to Sageuks that often in Kdrama, I’m also not too interested in Wuxia or historicals. It depends though. They’re just not the first genre I turn to these days. I’d grown fond of Palace dramas, with the in-fighting and scheming amongst the concubines and wealthy families, but a lot of those dramas were from Hong Kong.
Now this is mostly a modern drama, but I can’t stand flat acting and all the filler. I immediately tune out. I’m sorry it didn’t work out for you again.
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Yeah, this one didn’t work out for me in the end either.. so I do think you can avoid this one without missing anything much at all! I just looked up the sequel to Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms, and found that they’re making an offshoot for the secondary couple. I wasn’t all that interested in their loveline in the first season, so I’m not sure if I’ll be watching the sequel, if it’s about that couple. But you know me.. if everyone starts raving about it, I won’t be able to resist dipping my toes in, just to see! 😉
Nirvana in Fire is FANTASTIC, but it IS the kind of show that you need brainspace for.. like, if life is hectic and you can’t watch whole episodes, or can’t focus, then it’s not a good time to watch it. So it’s perfectly understandable that you shelved it for later. Now that you’ve got back into your drama groove, I hope you’ll enjoy it! It’s superbly written, so in that sense, I feel it will appeal to the writer in you extra. 😉
Kat July 1, 2018 at 3:27 am
I feel for any show that deals with a lot of behind the scenes drama so I get it, but the criticism you mention that resonates with me most was about shows coming up with a great idea and then apparently not putting any thought into how to resolve things in a satisfactory manner. I was, like you, fine with the leads being in opposite situations with her knowing him and him not knowing her, but the road to getting there was a mess. So, yeah, basically what you said and I was enjoying the first half. I started skipping with the ex in America. Pure unnecessary filler. And the rape. I don’t know what the heck that was but c’mon.
Yet, I was hopeful in first half because I’m a sucker for supernatural and I liked the # of episodes. I think I’m about done with Asian supernatural dramas. Goblin, Black, Bride of the Water God, Black Knight….they all have things I liked and Black almost brought it home to be ruined in the last episode. I am still thankful that I knew about it going in but it was even worse than I imagined. I am okay with the time travel dramas but that isn’t really world building but rather a fish out of water story. Anyway, Arang and the Magistrate still tops my list and I would quit the genre if I could but I tend to like it when done well. I started About Time about the gal being able to see when people would die; yep, halfway through it’s totally gone sideways. I should just accept my fate.
Right?! I feel like a lot of shows do that these days.. write themselves into a corner, and then just sort of shrug and give up at the end. That is just SO frustrating for us as viewers, because we stay with the show FOR the resolution. Arang really is one of the best supernatural dramas I’ve seen as well.. that world was well thought-out and robust in its mythology. Another one I liked a lot was Chinese drama Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms.. Fantasy genre with its own world-building. Some of the details didn’t add up so well (like how celestial years translated into human years), and the ending was a touch convenient, but it was cracky goodness, and very prettily filmed too. If you haven’t seen it, you might want to consider giving it a go? 🙂
Thanks for the warning about About Time. I dipped my toe into E1, and couldn’t even make it through the episode. There’s just something about the leads that doesn’t jive for me. I found him unlikable and uninteresting, and I found her a little flat and candy-ish as well. I had plans to go back and try again, but now maybe I won’t 😛
Kat July 14, 2018 at 8:17 am
I loved 10 Mile Peach Blossom and am excited that Pillow Book is being made with the same cast. Crossing fingers it’s just as good. I watched Arang early on in my k-drama viewing and gave it a second viewing last year and think I appreciated it more. Still one of the best endings ever. Regarding About Time: It had potential but it was a mess in the second half and the end really didn’t make sense. It did portray a lovely relationship between the lead gal and an older lady that ended up being a highlight for me. It was lovely but not worth slogging through 16 hours.
I wasn’t a huge fan of the loveline between Feng Jiu and Dong Hua in Ten Miles, but I’ll probably keep an eye out for Pillow Book, just to see whether I’ll like it. Thanks for confirming that About Time isn’t worth the time, heh. 🤣 I will absolutely not go back to it now!
A3kings July 1, 2018 at 1:38 am
Hello kfangurl,
I love your review. I agree with everything you wrote about his show. Johnny just killed me from the beginning. He’s soo hot but has no talent whatsoever. Victoria did better that he did but they had no chemistry and the secondary characters were better. Qi Lin was actually the best actor in this drama. He did such a great job portraying his characters feelings of hurt, betrayal, unrequited love, and frustration. I was so mad at the show for the raped scene. When I watched I was in shock because it seemed to come out of nowhere and it was so unnecessary. And then they just kept making it worse and worse. Just like you and other commentators I hated their ending, she did not deserve that.
Hi A3kings! Thanks for enjoying the review! 😀 I totally agree, Johnny is hot, but unfortunately, does not seem to possess a lot of talent or skill in the acting department. :/ And OMG yes that rape scene really felt like it came out of nowhere. SO UNNECESSARY, and SO BADLY HANDLED. Ugh. I’m curious to know what the writer was thinking, shoving that in there. 😑
Julianne June 30, 2018 at 10:43 pm
Not making any excuses for the show’s flaws (since I dropped @ ep 16 or something), but I heard there were some big issues. Like they originally had a different main lead actress who dropped out after they started filming. Supposedly Victoria Song was a godsend savior who agreed to help out and act the role last minute. They spent too long filming in the beginning or something and didn’t have time to redo all the scenes with Pipi so they had to cut a LOT of the scenes (especially towards the end) with the main female character, which just ended up with a lot of filler scenes from the secondary characters. I happened to also watch a different reality show that Victoria was in during the same period, so I saw in the other show that she was already doing that show before signing on to the Pipi roles so I can see why with conflicting schedules and stuff they didn’t have time to reshoot Pipi’s scenes (she was on Hot Blood Dance Crew of something like that and there was an ep where she basically filmed during the day and spent all her time off the set rehearsing a dance choreo with someone from the dance competition show).
So basically, the ending was bad cuz it WAS haphazardly put together last minute.
Also same! I literally lived to watch the beginning clips of teen Huiyan and Helan…they were so adorable and believable!
kfangurl June 30, 2018 at 11:47 pm
Julianne! 😀 Always great to see you! <3 Thanks for sharing more about the change in lead actress. I had read about the change and how that caused a mad scramble with re-writes and re-filming, but I had no idea she was participating in a variety show! 😳😳I can only imagine how exhausting and stressful that must have been for her! She definitely was this show's savior, in more ways than one. Her acting was more convincing than Johnny Huang's, imo, so she was pulling a lot of weight to make the OTP work as much as possible. But yeah. Very haphazard-feeling watch – and now we know just how haphazard it was, behind-the-scenes! 😛
I would've watched an entire drama with just the teen characters, to be honest. They were so cute, and they acted so well! So expressive and believable, whatever immersion I had in the OTP connection can be credited to those two young cuties, I swear. I wish we'd seen more of them! 😍😍
talesofathirdworldnurse June 30, 2018 at 9:49 pm
I liked how the plot was not so complicated during the first episodes then halfway through the series, it felt like everything was rushed. Let alone the last episode! There were a lot of loopholes and some of the scenes were not properly established by the previous eps.
Yes, the initial episodes were definitely better than the later ones. It was weird; everything did sorta feel rushed, but at the same time, Show felt like it was cycling in place a lot. That’s.. weird. All in all, a disjointed, messy watch which I now wish I’d been less persistent about! 😛
talesofathirdworldnurse June 30, 2018 at 10:12 pm
I feel you. I was even waiting for a redeeming episode only to be slapped in the face with a rather disappointing ending.
Aw. I’m sorry you suffered too. Group hug? 😆
sarahlantz June 30, 2018 at 8:50 pm
You are BUSY, woman!!! Wow! Three reviews in almost as many days! I’m getting through my Taiwanese crack “Office Girl’s” and loving it, then will go to Suits. Looks great!!!
When you have a breather and can take the serious and mysterious… I’m telling you, Chicago Typewriter. (Although I have a spat with you over Fated to Love You. Before she met Daniel, female lead made me cringe internally and externally. Like, I fell into a depression because that’s how I used to be and it’s in the DSM as a psychiatric illness. Someone like daniel could help treat it, but bombastic Jang Hyuk would have been terrible for her until he told the truth.)
Anyway. That’s my jam. I got through it bc I trusted your judgment and I don’t regret it, sans depression:). But that’s my fault. I do recommend Chicago Typewriter!!!
Heh. Naw, I didn’t actually write 3 posts in 3 days – you are too kind! Or, you might be living in a very different time zone? 😂
Glad you’re enjoying Office Girls.. I haven’t checked it out, dya think it’s something I’ll like? I’ve got Chicago Typewriter bumped up the list, just so you know. I’m just drowning in recommendations of shows that I absolutely must watch. Right now I’m working my way through My Mister and Pretty Noona Who Buys Me Food. So I’m not flaffing around, I promise! 😉
I’m sorry FTLY had that effect on you.. I don’t know anything much about psychiatric illnesses and basically adjusted my lens for weird, wacky and somewhat illogical, in order to enjoy the show. Sorry there was that gap which allowed the DSM to fall through. :/
Hey, it’s okay – not many would know. I only know from extensive experience with the DSM. As for Office Girls, it’s cracktastic!! Roy Lieu (I think that’s his last name but I can’t open another window) is such a brilliant actor, and I love the lead actress. She has integrity. Her best friend is super annoying, and the second female lead is devious as ever.
But the side characters are totally worth the show, it’s 40 episodes and I’m blowing through it. I love Roy’s character, so endearing, as is the female lead, Xien Ren (I think?). I’m awful.
I’d skip miss Rose – I was missing Bromance, and Megan was in it, where I was introduced to Roy. Her character was Soooooo weak. office girls lead is way stronger, has a goal, and will reach it with or without a man. Love her. I suggest it if you want something light:)
Thanks for the quick introduction to Office Girls, Sarah 🙂 I’ll keep it mind for when I’m next in the mood for a Taiwanese drama. <3
Dame Holly Has A Hat (@Lee_Tennant) June 30, 2018 at 7:10 pm
About 10 episodes into this show, I realised it was basically China’s answer to Goblin and about as silly (albeit less epic). Once I decided it was terrible, I stuck around to enjoy just how bad it was. And so when it took a detour to awful, I poured myself a drink and enjoyed myself a lot. I’ve never laughed so hard at something that was supposed to be so very TRAGIC and ROMANTIC.
I still can’t believe they spent a full 2 minutes each episode establishing how super scientific the whole thing was only to have them be very unscientific for the whole thing. I mean, the whole weird “devolving” thing? So terrible. So hilarious.
But the very worst, not funny things…
Just ignoring for a moment that they never established any mythology but instead kept throwing random bits of information at us in ways that made it seem they were just making it up as they went along, the rape was the worst thing they did. Asian dramas are notorious for not dealing with rape properly and this was the most egregious example I’ve seen recently. Plus, that ending? Lord.
Yeah, this was awful. But hilariously awful.
I never did manage to finish Goblin, but I do think you’re right, Dame Holly! There ARE at least some big-picture similarities between this and Goblin! Really old supernatural creature, searching for his human bride, and the whole impossibility of it all. I giggled at how you found a way to laugh at the awful! 😆
And OMG yes, the way they handled the rape was quite possibly the worst (or at least one of the worst) I’ve seen in an Asian drama. Ugh. That made my blood boil so bad. 😡😡
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Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia turns 56 today, Monday, 7 October 2019.
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Google has topped the list of world’s best company to work for, grabbing the numero uno position for the third straight year, while software developer SAS Institute and manufacturing firm WL Gore were ranked second and third respectively. The annual ‘World’s Best Multinational Workplaces List’ ranks the top 25 global companies to work for.
Rounding out the top five on the list are data storage specialist NetApp and mobile communications provider Telefonica. EMC Corporation has been ranked sixth, followed by software giant Microsoft at seventh position in the list compiled by research and consulting firm ‘Great Place to Work Institute’. No Indian company however, made it to the coveted list. Others in the top ten include, BBVA (8th), Monsanto (9th) and American Express (10th) place. The list also include, Marriott (11th), Belcorp (12th), Scotiabank (13th), Autodesk (14th), Cisco (15th), Atento (16th), Diageo (17th), Accor (18th), Hyatt (19th), Mars (20th), Cadence (21st), Hilti (22nd), EY (23rd), H&M (24th) and Novo Nordisk (25th).
The analysis, which involved survey responses from more than half a million employees at the 2015 World’s Best, found that a spirit of camaraderie is central to employee perceptions that their cultures are great. This year’s best workplaces represent operations in 47 different countries and come from industries ranging from cosmetics and candy to computer software and chemicals. Other listed companies are from the retail, financial services and hospitality fields.
Qualifying companies must have been selected for at least five national Great Place to Work lists, have at least 5,000 employees worldwide and count at least 40% of their global workforce outside of the company’s home country.
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Best of 2020 Closer
Posted by vagrantesque in Best of 2020, Misc. Tagged: 2020, annual, Best, countdown, five, ten, top, worst, Year. Leave a comment
Well now I guess we’re in 2021. While that isn’t magically going to solve all of 2020’s problems, it will reset the multiple arbitrary counters in my mind and allow me a little while to play/watch/listen to things that don’t absolutely have to go onto a pile for consideration towards the next annual countdowns. It sounds silly, but that feels like a massive load off at the moment. I hope the calendar reset has, in some small way, made you less stressed as well.
Anyway, here’s all the good stuff from last year:
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1. Top 10 Disappointments
2. Five Special Awards
3. Top 15 K-Pop Singles
4. Top 10 Movie Characters
5. Top 10 Game Consoles
6. Top 10 Movie Scenes
7. Top 10 Gaming Moments
8. Top 10 K-Pop Albums
9. Top 15 Games
10. Top 10 Movies
Best of 2020: Top 10 Movies
Posted by vagrantesque in Best of 2020, Lists, Movies. Tagged: 2020, annual, Best, countdown, five, ten, top, worst, Year. Leave a comment
Just one more day of 2020 left, so it’s perhaps fitting that this series of countdowns ends with the list most affected by the year’s defining pandemic. Finding good new movies in 2020 was a tall task throughout most of the year due to the ongoing game of film studio chicken going on overseas, but streaming services did just enough to hold us over with their own exclusive releases until the flurry of bigger-name films began to hit around mid-to-late October – only accelerating from there. For a long stretch of the year I was seriously considering reducing this list to a more casual top five, but in the end I was just about able to scrape together a full list.
A quick thing I realised while finalising this list: I saw way fewer movie trailers this year than any before it; and while that probably means I missed some movies I might’ve checked out otherwise, I really think it improved my actual watching experience for quite a few of them. Just a thought that came to mind as I was grabbing trailers for this page.
Anyway, it’s time to put 2020 behind us.
VR BEST OF 2020 DISCLAIMER
This list represents my opinion only. I am not asserting any kind of superiority or self-importance by presenting it as I have. My opinion is not fact. To agree with me 100% is an utterly bizarre coincidence. Respectful disagreement is most welcome.
10. Onward
It already feels like years since I watched Onward – 2020 will do that to ya – so all that really stands out to me about it when I look back is that amazing finale. But the rest of the movie is still worth checking out; it’s basically Pixar’s take on a road movie, and even if that well-worn comedy hi-jinks structure feels like a bit of a waste of a really cool fading-magic-world setup, Chris Pratt and Tom Holland give spirited vocal performances backed by Marvel chemistry to keep things engaging. The mythical supporting cast is also good fun to watch while the movie prepares its pile of emotional bricks. Whenever Pixar sets its sights on a family unit, you just have to watch your tear ducts.
9. Mank
This one feels weird to talk about, because I can’t really tell you much of what Mank is trying to say as a story, and I’m sure plenty of old-school Hollywood references soared right over my head; ultimately my enjoyment of David Fincher’s latest film comes down to every layer of production except the deepest ones. The shot composition and period-apt transitions are on-point; the first of two jazz-soaked December 2020 scores by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross (there’s an utterly weird bit of trivia) is just fabulous; and not only is every performance excellent, there’s proper variety in the work of each major player. Lily Collins and Tuppence Middleton steal scenes on opposite ends of the patience scale, Charles Dance commands the movie on the strength of his reaction shots alone, and of course Gary Oldman and Amanda Seyfried take turns making themselves at home within every frame. A case of style over substance that works for me.
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Best of 2020: Top 15 Games
Posted by vagrantesque in Best of 2020, Games, Lists. Tagged: 2020, annual, Best, countdown, five, ten, top, worst, Year. Leave a comment
Ah, 2020 – you came, you saw, you reduced us all to the last shreds of our sanity. But my word; you sure gave us some incredible videogames to fill the time.
This past year brought the interactive goods like it was 2017 all over again: the genuine power behind Dreams’ boundless player expression; the frenetic flow of Doom Eternal; the absolute ton of new content in Persona 5 Royal; the revolutionary VR jaw-dropper Half Life Alyx; the shiny systems sandbox of Watch Dogs Legion; the viral push of Valorant; the unreal ambition of Microsoft Flight Simulator‘s return; the grand scale of Immortals: Fenyx Rising; the unlikely success of long-awaited sequels Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, Spelunky 2 and Streets of Rage 4.
We had gorgeous remakes like Resident Evil 3, Demons’ Souls and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2. We had acclaimed games with laser-targeted niches and actual budgets, like Wasteland 3, Star Wars Squadrons and Nioh 2. We had strategic gems like XCOM Chimera Squad, Gears Tactics and Othercide; amazingly fresh indies like Spiritfarer, Carto, Paradise Killer, The Pathless, Bright Memory and Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin; hugely successful spin-offs like Minecraft Dungeons and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. And of course, we had the one and only Cyberpunk 2077.
That’s just the stuff that didn’t make my list.
To qualify a game for this top fifteen I need to have played it for more than five hours and/or finished it, unless it’s multiplayer-focused. That disqualifies a lot of good stuff that I was enjoying but stopped playing early due to interruptions, such as plenty of the games I just mentioned but particularly Ikenfell and Sakura Wars. I also cannot use a 2020 re-release of an old game on a new platform unless I didn’t play the original release at all – This last point means some of the best games released this year (A Short Hike, Pikmin 3 Deluxe, Dragon Quest XI S – all of which you should definitely play) cannot count.
Without further ado, these are my fifteen favourite videogames from 2020. Parentheses indicate where I played each game.
15. Animal Crossing: New Horizons (NS)
2020’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons really could have gone anywhere on this list; anyone who got involved in that initial two-month wave of communal playing could tell you that as long as it’s got new content to offer, this is less a game and more a daily life activity on roughly the same level of necessity as brushing your teeth. As a result some people will have this in their number one spot while others may forget to even think about it in the GOTY conversation – and so using it as an introduction of sorts to this list just feels right.
I’ve been playing the Animal Crossing games for almost two decades, so I’ve seen plenty of games in the series get away without adding much shiny new content. Though it’d be easy to see New Horizons as simply another addition to that legacy when looking at the right screenshots, the genius of this one is that it takes the opening moments of most Animal Crossing titles and essentially makes them the endgame of this one. You build up day-by-day from a desolate island with a mere campsite to a bustling remote town with a host of diverse facilities – all with the help of a clever new crafting system – and then eventually you get to terraform the island itself. The secret of Animal Crossing has always been about self-expression, but New Horizons takes the concept through the stratosphere.
14. Genshin Impact (PS4/Mob)
This is a weird one, because I played Genshin Impact for eight hours on its PS4 launch day (my laptop was being repaired at the time), then checked in daily over a couple of weeks for no more than the login bonuses, tried the mightily-impressive (sadly cross-save-incompatible) mobile version for an hour or so, then never went back to it. But I just can’t not have it on the main list; this game may be a confusing pitch blending the gacha mechanics of standard free-to-play mobile RPGs with a distinctly skin-deep Breath of the Wild approach to environment design, but in its moment-to-moment gameplay it is something else entirely. It plays more like an action RPG with on-the-fly elemental mixing mechanics that – bizarrely enough – remind me of Starlink: Battle for Atlas. Its cast of characters bring vastly different playstyles to the table and slot into the story interchangeably without consequence – or emotional investment. Genshin Impact somehow feels like both the shallowest and deepest game I played in 2020, and I’m still trying to reconcile that in my head.
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Best of 2020: Top 10 K-Pop Albums
Posted by vagrantesque in Best of 2020, K-Pop, Lists, Music. Tagged: 2020, annual, Best, countdown, five, ten, top, worst, Year. 1 comment
When you’re locked down at home or the studio, you can write some pretty good tunes. That’s the message the K-Pop industry (and its satellite subgenres) sent to album fans all over the world in 2020. It was an embarrassment of audio riches this year, and I don’t think it’s a stretch to say I listened to a higher percentage of it than in any previous year (thanks again to the great Stankpop community). But I think I’ve proved my point that the state of K-Pop album production is in a better place than it was half a decade ago, so I won’t open the floodgates for honorable mentions like I did last year. Music is of course intensely subjective, but know that every single record on this page comes with my enthusiastic recommendation.
And yes, this is where the SM boys ended up; thanks for asking.
1-3 tracks = N/A
4-7 tracks = mini album
8+ tracks = full album
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5. Maria – Hwa Sa
The first MAMAMOO soloist to put out an EP I’ve enjoyed the whole way through, Hwa Sa’s big collaboration-heavy year unleashed Maria as its crown jewel. Brazenly self-reflective in a way not attempted by too many K-Pop group members, Hwa Sa uses her English name as a motif repeatedly throughout the seven tracks, letting in just one featuring artist – DPR Live – on penultimate Salsa-tinged track I’m bad too. The bounteous strings and piano on soaring spiritual closer LMM really sit with you after the mini album is done, feeling like an emphatic answer to the question posed by the diary entry of an introductory track; WHY is the big industrial centrepiece that helps get you there, though, and there’s more sardonic fun to be had within the shifting beats of the Zico-produced Kidding.
4. Jackpot – Elris
Shifting gears to something far fluffier and more energetic; Elris’ fourth mini album is a surprisingly great sugar hit with some serious crunch on hand to substantiate things. The introduction is a brilliantly-constructed 75-second build that might make you wonder why so few producers get their own intros so wrong – it slots right under the title track with ease and improves it out of sight. But the delightful carefree chorus of the headliner isn’t even close to the best thing on the EP, as the three ballad-free follow-ups absolutely fly by. This Is Me is a harmony-rich dose of old-school K-Pop energy that’s honestly just a better song overall (which someone behind the production must have realised, because there’s a well-produced dance video for it). But if the bass and vocals are the star there, Like I Do announces its intention to fill your headphones with delectable bell-chime treble from its first moment. Final track No Big Deal is the mini album’s secret weapon, letting the vapours of its celestial pre-chorus sprinkle over an aloof hook with minimal backing. Colour me mad-keen for the next Elris package.
Click here to let the tunes roll on
Best of 2020: Top 10 Gaming Moments
What a spicy year for videogames this was. I’ll get more into the sheer volume of good ones in a couple of days, but long story short I played a lot of games this year and finished a fraction of them. This gave me a monster of a shortlist for cool moments within those games, and they came in all sorts of flavours. The year brought us gameplay surprises, narrative shocks, and good-old fashioned feelings of accomplishment. Sadly 2020 was lacking in the ‘local multiplayer gathering’ kinds of moments that usually find their way onto this list most years, but we’ll just have to hope 2021 lets us bring more of those back.
Anyway, these are the ten gaming moments I feel like talking about the most this year.
THERE ARE BIG VIDEOGAME SPOILERS ON THIS PAGE.
10. Space Infomercials – Journey to the Savage Planet
Every time you return to your ship in the darkly funny commoditised exploration adventure Journey to the Savage Planet, a colourful screen buzzing with over-the-top energy and a yelling voice of some kind awaits you. Sometimes it will show a plot-focused recorded message from the CEO of Kindred Aerospace, the 4th-best interstellar exploration company in the galaxy. But whenever it doesn’t, there’s a randomly-chosen bizarre advertisement with daytime TV vibes to chew on – and I can’t pick just one for this list. Whether it’s the visceral horror of the animated waste Meat Buddy, the purple structure-changing food replacement goo known only as Grob, or the explosion-laden pitch for fictional game Moba Moba Moba Mobile VR v17 (where microtractions are the game), the main adventure always had to take a break whenever one of these came on during my playthrough.
9. Baby Shark… – Maneater
I didn’t exactly love Maneater, but it’s definitely quite a bit of fun at the start, and I wasn’t expecting the weirdly charming low-budget-aquatic-GTA shenanigans to turn so suddenly dark immediately after its extended tutorial. I had a physical reaction when the powerful, confident shark I’d been playing as fell into the clutches of happy-go-lucky villain Scaly Pete; the guy abruptly puts an end to your predatory avatar with one gruesome slash of his knife, revealing that you were pregnant the whole time. As a sneering act of cocky faux-pity, Pete throws the newborn shark into the river, simultaneously revealing that this shark is actually the game’s true protagonist. Then it’s back to the goofy attack-feed-upgrade loop.
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Best of 2020: Top 10 Movie Scenes
We return to the movies, and to a list that’s always fun to write – even, as it turns out, when there aren’t all that many movies to choose from. Because I tried to widen my movie-watching scope to fit what was available this year (especially when it came to horror films and/or films with bad reviews), I feel like I was surprised by movie scenes more than usual; even if that’s all in my head, I definitely get to talk about some real corkers this year.
Quite a few of these scenes are more about execution than narrative surprise, but that doesn’t change the fact that this is always the most spoiler-heavy list of the year. Proceed with caution.
THERE ARE HUGE MOVIE SPOILERS ON THIS PAGE.
10. Demon Bear Battle – The New Mutants
Yes, this is a scene that actually happens in the otherwise low-energy, high-angst teen-fiction-esque The New Mutants. Right at the end there is a giant, multicoloured spirit-bear-thing that arrives to destroy absolutely everything – I’m pretty sure it makes slightly more sense in context. The bear immediately solves one of the main problems faced by our principal gang of super-powered misfits, creates a brand-new one straight afterwards, and then proceeds to save the movie. We finally get to see the young mutants act like a team and use their formerly-mysterious powers in tandem, shipping in some emotional payoff where there wasn’t much earlier.
9. The Mall – Wonder Woman 1984
The opening action set-piece of Wonder Woman 1984 is sprawling, dramatic and epic, but it almost plays like its own weirdly unrelated short film. The second one is really something else, though. Anyone who grew up watching live action comic book adaptations of any kind before the turn of the century will find something to cringe at here, from airborne launches that look like they don’t have the budget to cover up the wire work, to cartoony spins as baddies are left in a daze, to Wonder Woman’s centre-frame commercial-ready wink at a wide-eyed child. Oh yeah, and the establishing shots for the scuffle literally start by panning up from a pair of leg warmers, then moving through neon-saturated streets and corridors lined with garish ’80s shoulder pads and perms. WW84 is absolutely in on the joke and the gleeful nostalgia had me grinning in disbelief the whole time.
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Best of 2020: Top 5 Game Consoles
Posted by vagrantesque in Best of 2020, Console, Games, Lists. Tagged: 2020, annual, Best, countdown, five, ten, top, worst, Year. Leave a comment
So here we are once again, in the launch year of proper “next-gen” consoles. The gaming world is in a wildly different place than it was in 2013 – as anyone who tried to get a pre-order on one of the new consoles can attest – and while that would’ve been the case even without a pandemic, it’s hard to look anywhere online at the volume of overall console demand in 2020 and call it run-of-the-mill. It feels like the Switch spent the entirety of 2020 breaking sales records, and we seemed to get an apology from a different gaming CEO every month apologising for the lack of some form of hardware stock.
So a few more people have videogame consoles in 2020, but which one had the best feature upgrades and exclusive games this year? Which one felt the most like this was its year? Yep, it’s time for this merry-go-round once again; this is my opinion on the Top 5 Game Consoles of 2020.
No, PC and mobile are not consoles.
5. Xbox Series X|S
LAST YEAR: N/A
Over the last month and a half I have not been shy about expressing how much I appreciate the new generation of Xbox consoles. They’re so fast to get anywhere or do anything; they’re compatible with mountains of games and accessories; they look sharp and modern; they love being connected to good screens and for the most part, they just work. However, right here at the starting line in 2020, it feels like the Xbox Series X and Series S can’t go anywhere on this list but at the bottom. I’ve always used two main factors to navigate console placement on the year-end list: fresh advances in the world of user features, and exclusive game releases. Microsoft has made both of those things quite irrelevant within the marketing pitch for their new consoles at this point in time, but more on that in a couple of paragraphs time.
I promise they’re great though. I had to pull myself away from playing my Xbox Series X to write this.
Click here for the other four
Best of 2020: Top 10 Movie Characters
2020 was not a great year for movies, or indeed movie-watching. As we’ve already covered this week, several studios spent the year buffing up 2021’s release slate instead. But as long as there are new films trickling out, there will be characters from those films that stick in the memories of those who watch them on a screen. If anything, lower-quality and/or lower-budget movies are more likely to have characters that stand out from their surroundings, so this list wasn’t as difficult to put together as I thought it might be.
A quick note: Here in Australia we get Soul and Wonder Woman 1984 today and tomorrow respectively, so they sadly won’t be able to count for this list if they are hiding a cool character or two.
Also there will be some unavoidable but minor plot spoilers in this one.
10. Black Canary – Birds of Prey
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) isn’t the ensemble movie that it could have been, which I say is to its detriment – but then again I’m not the world’s biggest Harley Quinn fan. The movie barely manages to tell two coherent DC stories in parallel, but the fact that it does get there is hugely down to the enthusiasm of its cast. On the non-Quinn side of the narrative is the Renee Montoya sick-of-this-shit police tale, which contrasts perfectly with the hilariously awkward wannabe-baddass Huntress (who almost made this list). But if not for the committed performance of Jurnee Smollet-Bell as Black Canary, it’d all fall apart. With a compelling set-up, a handful of cool action beats and one of the most novel approaches to a superhero arc I’ve seen in a film, it’s a shame she doesn’t get more of the spotlight throughout.
9. Roy – Palm Springs
I had absolutely no idea J.K. Simmons was in holiday-themed time loop caper Palm Springs before I caught it’s late digital release down here in Australia. So I was absolutely thrilled when he popped up in what I thought was a cameo, resplendent in full military camouflage paint. Then the movie reveals more of its central premise, and it turns out the versatile star has a whole lot more to do in his role as the gruff, vengeful Roy. A cameo this sure ain’t, as Roy needs to simultaneously sell a laundry list of outlandish visual jokes and one of the finale’s key theme-capping monologues.
Best of 2020: Top 15 K-Pop Singles
Posted by vagrantesque in Best of 2020, K-Pop, Lists, Music. Tagged: 2020, annual, Best, countdown, five, ten, top, worst, Year. Leave a comment
Lockdowns, quarantines and shutdowns slowed a great many things to a halt in 2020, but they couldn’t quite stop the music, and across the ever-widening scope of Korean tunes crammed under the label of “K-Pop”, there was plenty to get excited about. A lot of the best tracks this year released without the slick music videos that would qualify them for the ninth edition of this list (!) – we will get to the album B-sides of 2020 in short order, fear not – but the headliners still provided just enough quality to make for a top fifteen that I really enjoy. You might too, particularly if you enjoy the kind of synth-heavy 1980s throwback sounds that the industry regularly utilised this year.
I must send my apologies to the boy group stans out there – this is the first time ever that the list hasn’t featured a single male voice in the top five. That’s probably a teensy bit tied to the fact that this is also the first K-Pop list I’ve ever written without a single entry from SM Entertainment – Oh how far we’ve come.
As always, a quick shout-out to the 2020 Korean releases that definitively slap but don’t qualify for the list’s criteria: ChungHa’s funky jam Dream of You (with R3HAB), Eden’s LEEZ team-up Paranoid, and BVNDIT’s gloriously cheesy Cool are all exclusively in English (with the latter also breaking my one-song-per-act rule); THAMA & SOLE’s chilled masterclass Google Map does not have a music video (nor is it a B-side), putting it in technical no-man’s land; and the sensational K-RnB giga-collaboration Automatic Remix is over 15 minutes long so there’s no way I’m talking about it here.
Another massive shout-out to the community of This Week in K-Pop‘s Stankpop podcast, which just finished its first full year of shows under the new call-in format. Without their vast and illuminating tastes, this 2020 list would have been a complete shambles. Anyway, get your headphones on, crank up the volume and let’s get into it.
15. I Can’t Stop Me – Twice
We start without wasting time – Here’s an immediate hit of that ’80s sound with which this past year seemed infatuated. Constructed by an eclectic mix of international producers, the synth-loving headliner to Twice’s excellent 2020 full album puts the light and breezy energy the group brings so consistently to use over a slamming stadium beat that only briefly gives way to the omnipresent industry trap sound. Can’t Stop Me‘s oddly thin vocal production isn’t the top-drawer stuff you often get with Twice (see the group’s recent collaboration with the League of Legends team) but the rest of the song’s parts more than make up for it.
14. Ohio – Crush
In this house we sure do enjoy a bit of experimental percussion, and Crush’s Ohio is ear-catching from moment one. Like a controlled tumble of wooden toys looping forever, the crunch of this beat is set in perfect contrast to some of the smoothest pipes in K-Pop – each half of the song enhances the effect of the other. The encroaching piano seals the two halves together, only dropping out twice to let some more acapella touches breathe over the beat. By the time the bass guitar swells underneath Crush’s falsetto for the final flourish, Ohio has established itself as one of the more successful spicy songs in Crush’s extensive discography.
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Best of 2020: Five Special Awards
Posted by vagrantesque in Best of 2020, Games, K-Pop, Lists, Movies, Music. Tagged: 2020, annual, Best, countdown, five, ten, top, worst, Year. Leave a comment
Got the usual mixed bag here – the same three ultimately meaningless but fun-to-write awards I’ve been unable to fit into any other lists for a few years now, joined by two new ones – and I’m hoping one of the new two has the staying power to return next year. But we will see. Not much more to say on these ones, other than that they’re a bit wordier than they were last year. Here we go.
Best Third-Party Game Publisher
Do not adjust your screens; they’ll still take your money any way they can (as will any of these companies) but due to the widespread delays and unique challenges of game development in a pandemic, the infamously small-output habits of the modern-day Activision did not come off quite as cynical in 2020 as they have in recent years. EA’s only decently-received new release of note was Star Wars Squadrons, although they did make a few unusually consumer-friendly moves by leading the pack on cross-platform play throughout the year and adding their services to Xbox Game Pass by year’s end. Bethesda had to make do with just Doom Eternal and an expansion for The Elder Scrolls Online before ending the year as a Microsoft first-party studio. Capcom essentially only had the Resident Evil 3 remake; Konami stayed disappointingly dormant; and Focus Home Interactive was understandably unable to back up their stellar 2019 efforts. Ditto for 505 Games, although Journey to the Savage Planet is rad.
That left five major third-party publishers in the running. 2K Games deserves a mention for at last giving people a decent mainstream golf game in PGA 2K21, as well as bringing almost the entirety of the Borderlands and Bioshock series to the Switch in fine fashion. XCOM Chimera Squad is excellent – as well as cheap – and the Mafia remake wasn’t awful, but the 2K challenge ends there. Sega cannot be discounted in a year where it released the absolutely wonderful Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Sakura Wars and Streets of Rage 4 – not to mention a sequel to Puyo Puyo Tetris – but alas, we move on. Ubisoft was sitting pretty in 2020 thanks to its decision to delay literally every big game in its holster out of 2019, prompted by the poor critical and commercial reception of Ghost Recon Breakpoint. As a result they were able to unleash huge open world adventures Watch Dogs Legion, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Immortals: Fenyx Rising in consecutive months despite the pandemic, right after re-launching their much-improved game client Ubisoft Connect. They also launched their own battle royale title Hyper Scape, though opinions differ on that one to be sure.
For me 2020 comes down to two publishers in the end. The crown could quite easily have gone to Square Enix on the strength of its Japanese contingent alone – the Trials of Mana remake gives the Japan-only 1995 SNES classic a properly impressive modern presentation, Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory surprised plenty of people with its content, and Final Fantasy VII Remake is a triumph on plenty of fronts. However, despite a thoroughly enjoyable campaign, Marvel’s Avengers has utterly failed to justify itself as an online experience, and the less said about the XIII remake the better. No, the most consistent game publisher of 2020 was somehow Activision-Blizzard. The extremely pretty Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War successfully evokes the variety and value of the first Black Ops title a decade ago; World of Warcraft: Shadowlands has recaptured a ton of lapsed players; and Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time proved that not only is there still an audience for the marsupial mascot in 2020, but you can still make a really good game for that audience. The clincher? Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 is simply one of the very best videogame remakes I have ever played.
Runner-Up: Square Enix
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Shane Abbess to direct ‘7th Day’
Ben Ripley scripting De Laurentiis thriller
By Jeff Sneider
Jeff Sneider
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Australian filmmaker Shane Abbess (“Gabriel”) will direct “7th Day,” a sci-fi thriller that “Source Code” scribe Ben Ripley is writing for the Dino De Laurentiis Co.
Script, which concerns a voyage to establish a new colony in outer space, is based on an original story by Abbess and Ripley.
Martha De Laurentiis will produce the pic along with Abbess’ Storm Alley Entertainment.
“We are always looking for young, inspiring filmmakers wanting to tell a unique, high-concept story, and after meeting Shane, I decided to immediately snap the property off the market,” said De Laurentiis, who described the story as “The Shining”on a spaceship.
“7th Day” is “going to be a contemporary take with the soul of classic genre,” said Abbess.
“We tried to design sequences at every turn which would surprise us and subvert genre expectations,” said Ripley.
Prexy of production Lorenzo De Maio will oversee the project for Dino De Laurentiis Co., which is still developing a reimagining of “Barbarella,” as well as remakes of Stephen King adaptations “Firestarter” and “Maximum Overdrive.”
Other projects include a feature based on the 1980s TV show “MacGyver,” an adaptation of James Rollins’ bestselling series “Sigma Force” and a supernatural thriller based on Richard Kadrey’s “Sandman Slim” series.
Abbess is repped by WME and Generate, while Gersh and Mosaic rep Ripley.
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LoveRaw: “We Want to Remove the Stigma and Prove that Vegan Chocolate can be Decadently Indulgent and Delicious”
June 16, 2020 Interviews
©LoveRaw - Rimi Thapar
In 2013, with just £600 and an idea, Rimi Thapar, entrepreneur and founder of vegan confectionery brand LoveRaw, secured an order of £13,000 from Wholefoods Market UK. Her mission was to create legendary “kick-ass” chocolate that was chocolate first, vegan second, using superior ingredients that did not compromise on taste.
Her journey over the past seven years has included rejecting investors, having two children, and selling millions of LoveRaw products on her terms to vegans and ‘unvegans’ alike.
We spoke to Rimi about the challenges and successes she has experienced since LoveRaw began in her tiny kitchen and how she eventually found an investor that aligns with her mission and values.
©LoveRaw
Please introduce LoveRaw to our readers and describe its history and mission.
Seven years ago, I decided to lead a healthier lifestyle. I realised there was a shortage of snacks on the market that wasn’t full of artificial ingredients and preservatives, yet still tasted good. So I thought, “I can do this! I’ll make a product that’s vegan, natural, looks good, and, most importantly, something that I would buy myself,” and off I went to make it happen.
I started in 2013 with £600, a food processor, and went on a trip to London. This involved hustling past two receptionists and hand-delivering samples to a buyer without a meeting, and thankfully, he liked them. My crazy idea is now our reality, and we have come a long way, even turning down a 50K investment offer from Deborah Meaden on the Dragon’s Den,
Our mission is to continue making legendary kick-ass vegan chocolate whilst maintaining our honest, transparent, and no artificial nonsense roots. We want to remove the stigma and prove that vegan chocolate can be decadently indulgent and delicious.
You recently launched a new vegan milk chocolate candy bar, M:lk Choc Bar. Please share the details about this new product with our readers.
We wanted to expand our current range, and the next part of our plan was to make the BEST vegan milk chocolate bars, which taste just like milk chocolate. Cadbury’s have been trying to make a Vegan Milk Chocolate bar for the last two years, and we launched ours within six months.
We launched in March with three flavours, and the Salted Caramel seems to be the favourite amongst our customers. We have been blown away with how they have been flying off the shelves (of our online store) since lockdown!
The bars are made in the UK; they are Palm Oil free and contain no artificial nonsense!
How has the incredible growth in veganism in the UK affected LoveRaw?
Massively….and very positively!
From a sales perspective, it has opened a lot of doors for us with buyers. They are getting increasing demand from their customers for more vegan products, so this makes it easier for us to get in front of them.
More recently, Veganism has lost some of its stigmas as being some ‘weird’ thing that only a few people do, and it’s great to see it becoming so much more mainstream, not only for LoveRaw but also for the planet.
What does the recent seven-figure investment by Blue Horizon Ventures mean for LoveRaw’s future growth?
Having Blue Horizon Ventures on board is game-changing. Regardless of the investment, our values align with theirs: we are all on a mission to make plant-based eating the norm and to also turn LoveRaw into an international brand. We are so glad that we waited for the right investor and didn’t buckle when the Dragon’s Den* offer came in when we so needed it!
Share with our readers what it means to be an ‘unvegan’ vegan.
A growing number of people are choosing to eat less meat and opting for either vegetarian or vegan meals. Some are doing this for sustainability, some because they are trying to cut down on how much meat they eat and some because they want to try something a bit different.
It’s these people who are ‘unvegan’ vegans. They are dipping their toe in the vegan water, maybe being vegan one day a week but not putting pressure on themselves to go fully vegan yet and just to enjoy some of the delicious vegan products and meals on offer.
Please add anything else you would like to share with our readers.
LoveRaw is here to stay, and we are excited about our future. The popularity of our products to date proves that there is a demand for delicious vegan chocolate. Therefore, we will continue to produce chocolate, which is a little bit better for you, but with absolutely no compromise on taste!
*Rimi Thapar, entrepreneur and Founder of vegan confectionery brand LoveRaw, unforgettably turned down a £50k investment offer from Deborah Meaden when she appeared on the Dragons’ Den in 2017. Rimi now works alongside nine staff, including her husband, Manav, from their HQ in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.
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Community Download: What Does NVIDIA’s RTX 20 Series Mean For VR?
Community Download is a weekly discussion-focused articles series in which we pose a single, core question to you all, our readers, in the spirit of fostering discussion and debate.
Now that NVIDIA’s Gamescom press conference is over, we finally have the details on their brand new RTX 20 series of GPUs. Touted as the greatest leap in graphics processing ever, NVIDIA’s CEO Jensen Huang was on-stage to show off the power of the new RTX line.
You can read the full rundown on the RTX 2080Ti, 2080, and 2070 right here, as well as a summary of what Turing and the embedded VirtualLink connector could mean for VR going forward. So now that we know the price points and specs — what do you think?
What does NVIDIA’s RTX 20 series mean for VR? Is this as huge of a leap forward as the company wants to think it is with its impressive real-time ray tracing and incredible visual fidelity? Will it actually yield tangible results for current-generation VR technology, or is this mostly for future VR tech?
Let us know what you think of the new NVIDIA RTX 20 series down below and tell us if you plan on gettign one. They’re open for pre-order now and will be available on and around September 20th, 2018.
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H. Daniel Hogan
General Manager of LUKOIL International Upstream West Inc.
Education: 1981 — Texas A&M University, B. of Engineering Technology
Career:
Mr. Hogan has more than thirty nine years of Operations and Executive experience. His career started with Exxon Company International where he spent sixteen years in various supervisory roles. He worked two years with ENI/Agip Petroleum as Operations Manager and VP of Well Operations, nine years with Devon Energy Corporation as the International Operations Manager and VP of International Well Engineering, and one year with HRT America as Vice President of Drilling. Mr. Hogan has worked on six of seven continents in countries including Australia, Brazil, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Malaysia, Thailand, Trinidad and has extensive experience in the Gulf of Mexico.
2010 — Joined the Vanco Group to manage the company's West Africa drilling campaign.
2012 - Senior Vice President - Operations with responsibility for PanAtlantic's global drilling, completions and production activity, HS&E, contracts & procurement and operations geology.
2016 - Promoted to Chief Operating Officer for PanAtlantic in addition to assuming the responsibilities of President and Chief Executive Officer.
2017 — Joined LUKOIL International Upstream West Inc. as General Manager in Houston, Texas.
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Fang Island
This is part 12 of the When Animals Attack! series.
killkillkillcrocodiles.blogspot.com
Crocodiles are a noise pop band from San Diego. I've read that they're influenced by Jesus and Mary Chain, so I can see why Amy would love this band (hopefully if things work out, she'll be covering the band at 7th Street in Minneapolis this June 22nd*).
Crocodiles' third album, Endless Flowers, came out June 5th via Frenchkiss Records. The album was recorded in Berlin, and features the band's full five-piece lineup (I mean who wouldn't want to be part of a fun travel to Germany for recording music!)
The band is currently in the middle of their Summer tour to promote Endless Flowers, expect to see all five band members: singer/guitarist Brandon Welchez, guitarist Charles Rowell, keyboardist Robin Eisenberg, bassist Marco Gonzalez, and drummer Anna Schulte.
Tour dates below:
06/13 San Diego, CA House Of Blues*
06/15 Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Palladium*
06/16 San Francisco, CA Warfield Theatre*
06/17 Portland, OR Roseland Theatre*
06/18 Seattle, WA Showbox At The Market*
06/19 Vancouver, BC Malkin Bowl @Stanley Park*
06/22 Minneapolis, MN 7th Street Entry#
06/23 Chicago, IL Reggie’s Rock Club#
06/24 Detroit, MI Magic Bag#
06/25 Toledo, OH Mickey Finn’s#
06/26 Pittsburgh, PA Brillobox#
06/27 Hoboken, NJ Maxwell’s#
07/13 Philadelphia, PA Johnny Brenda’s
07/14 New York, NY Village Voice 4knots Festival
07/15 Baltimore, MD Ottobar
07/16 Chapel Hill, NC Cat’s Cradle
07/18 Orlando, FL The Social
07/19 Palm Beach, FL Respectable Street
07/20 Miami, FL The Vagabond
07/21 Tampa, FL New World Brewery
07/22 Atlanta, GA Masquerade (Purgatory Stage)
07/24 Morgantown, WV 123 Pleasant Street
* supporting The Temper Trap
# Devin supports
* Incidentally, the Minneapolis show marks the band's shift to headliner.
fangisland.com
Brooklyn's Fang Island got their name from a fictitious island, briefly mentioned in an Onion headline about Donald Rumsfeld's secret lair.
Recently, Fang Island premiere another song, "Sisterly", from their forthcoming new album, Major, at Pitchfork.
Singer/guitarist Jason Bartell had this to say about their music:
One of our core ideas has always been that our songs would be all of your favorite parts of the song that other bands make you wait 8 minutes to get to. We wanted to be the band that's nothing but your favorite hooks back to back.
Look for Major to be available on various music formats on July 24th, via Sargent House Records. Or you can pick up a copy at one of their live show:
07/21 Philadelphia, PA @ Morgan's Pier
07/22 Washington DC @ U Street Music Hall
07/23 Columbus, OH @ The Basement
07/25 Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
07/26 Pontiac, MI @ Crofoot - Pike Room
07/27 Chicago, IL @ Beat Kitchen
07/28 Chicago, IL @ Wicker Park Music Festival
07/29 St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway
07/30 Kansas City, MO @ Czar Bar *
08/01 Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge *
08/03 Boise, ID @ Neurolux *
08/04 Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre *
08/05 Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile *
08/07 San Francisco, CA @ Great American *
08/10 Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour *
08/11 San Diego, CA @ TBA *
08/12 Phoenix, AZ @ The Rhythm Room *
08/13 Tucson, AZ @ Club Congress *
08/14 Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad *
08/16 Dallas, TX @ Club Dada
08/17 - 08/18 Texas @ TBA
08/19 Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live - Studio
08/20 New Orleans, LA @ Parish at House of Blues
08/21 Birmingham, AL @ Bottle Tree
08/22 Gainesville, FL @ Double Down Live
08/23 St. Petersburg, FL @ The Local 662
08/24 Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits
08/25 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
08/26 Asheville, NC @ Asheville Music Hall
08/28 Raleigh, NC @ Kings
08/29 Richmond, VA @ Strange Matter
08/30 Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
* w/ Zechs Marquise
www.dinosaurjr.com
Yes, I know, Dinosaur Jr broke up in the late 90's. Then about five years ago, the band got back together and produced their album, Beyond. Since then, J Mascis did some solo stuff, created another band called Sweet Apple, but last year, I noticed he came back to his Dinosaur Jr project with a constant touring schedule.
The band announced that they have a new album, I Bet On Sky, coming out in September on [PIAS] Records. The album marks the band's 10th LP since their original debut, Dinosaur, in 1985.
06/22/12 Chicago, IL: Subterranean
06/23/12 Chicago, IL: Green Music Festival
07/06/12 Des Moines, IA: 80/35 Music Festival
08/25/12 St. Louis, MO: LouFest 2012
09/24/12 Toronto, ON: Lee's Palace
09/27/12 Detroit, MI: St. Andrew's Hall
09/28/12 Cincinnati, OH: MidPoint Music Festival
09/29/12 Champaign, IL: Pygmalion Festival
10/01/12 Nashville, TN: Mercy Lounge
10/02/12 Atlanta, GA: Variety Playhouse
10/03/12 New Orleans, LA: Tipitina's
10/04/12 Austin, TX: Mohawk
10/05/12 Houston, TX: Fitzgerald's
10/06/12 Dallas, TX: The Prophet Bar
10/08/12 Flagstaff, AZ: Orpheum Theater
10/09/12 Santa Ana, CA: The Observatory
10/10/12 San Francisco, CA: The Fillmore
10/11/12 Eugene, OR, WOW Hall
10/12/12 Seattle, WA: Neptune Theatre
10/14/12 Salt Lake City, UT: Urban Lounge
10/15/12 Denver, CO: Bluebird Theater
10/17/12 Omaha, NE: The Waiting Room
10/18/12 Minneapolis, MN: Cabooze
10/19/12 Madison, WI: Majestic Theatre
10/20/12 Grand Rapids, MI: The Orbit Room
10/22/12 Bloomington, IN: The Bluebird
10/23/12 Cleveland, OH: Beachland Ballroom
10/24/12 Millvale, PA: Mr. Smalls Theatre
10/25/12 Washington, DC: Black Cat
10/26/12 Charlottesville, VA: Jefferson Theater
10/27/12 Philadelphia, PA: Union Transfer
BRIEFLY:
little-dragon.net
We like Little Dragon, covered them a few times here. Haven't heard much from the band lately, it's probably because the USA isn't their main focus right now.
The last thing I got about the band was that in their live performance at Le Baron Chinatown in May 2012, they unveiled a new song called "Sunshine".
You can watch the session at Youtube, courtesy of ENCORE! Sessions, made possible by creative collaborator ABSOLUT and produced by </FORWAR:D>.
Last Dinosaurs are from Brisbane, Australia. They recently announced their video for "Andy", which you can watch via Youtube. The song comes from their debut album, In A Million Years, which came out in March in Australia… but was never officially released in the States.
The band is currently playing in London (13 Jun: Breakout Club Night, 16 Jun: Lovebox Festival) and will be returning to Australia to play Splendour In The Grass.
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Brexit – what next?
Posted: November 16, 2018 in Political musings
Tags: Brexit, Brexiteers, Conservatives, EU, negotiations, politics, Referendum, Theresa May, UK
Regular readers will know (a) that I think Brexit is a really, really bad idea, and (b) I have blogged about why often, or waffled about it on Facebook, or whatever.
But after the shambles in the UK Parliament yesterday (Australian time) I thought this BBC graphic might be useful for anyone trying to understand what on earth happens (or can happen) now.
The UK Parliament yesterday was a seething mass of regret, ambition, determination and anger.
The problem, as one Brexiteer friend complained to me this morning is that Prime Minister Theresa May was never a Leaver, and therefore the entire negotiation has been bumbled along incompetently in order to leave the British sort of still in the EU and sort of out of it. As Aussies would say, paraphrasing a famous old advertising slogan: “It’s the Brexit you’re having when you’re not having a Brexit.”
Theresa May under pressure in the UK parliament yesterday.
There’s only one problem with this analysis, which is that the current situation could well cost Theresa May her job, and politicians don’t generally engineer a situation which seems tailor-made to see them sacked.
If May wanted a Brexit deal that left the situation essentially a status quo, one suspects she would have dressed it up better to mollify the right-wing anti-European segment of her party, rather than enrage it. (Which presumes that they were capable of being mollified, which is by no means certain.) But when the Minister in charge of the deal enunciated yesterday, as Dominic Raab did, that he’s resigning because he can’t support the deal he himself negotiated, then we are in uncharted political territory.
It is likely that the Brexiteers in May’s party (by no means a majority, but incredibly determined and vocal) were simply waiting for this moment to topple her in favour of one of their own. They won’t get one of their own, but they will succeed in making their party look ungovernable and fractured. Why they would want to do that you will have to ask them.
Nevertheless, putting a deal to Parliament which seems to please no-one apart from a small core of May loyalists seems a failure of political strategy. Doing something to unite the right wing of the Tories, the increasingly marginalised Lib Dems, the much more significant Scots Nats, large swathes of Labour (if not its increasingly unimpressive leader) and even the DUP (nominally part of the government, in effect) is quite a feat.
It may simply be that May has simply run out of time, and had to do something. She may, indeed, prefer to go down fighting on the principle that the people voted for Brexit, and she’s going to deliver the Brexit she can, or die trying. Certainly her performance in the Commons – against a barrage of criticism unlike anything seen since Chamberlain was removed in 1940 – was bullish, determined and courageous.
The problem, of course, is that in terms of what is right for Britain, this is a disaster.
If the deal cannot survive the Commons, then a “No Deal, Crash Out” outcome becomes very likely. Passionate opponents of the EU will say (are saying) “Well, so what? We survived two World Wars, we can manage a bit of trade disruption!” The problem is that this is mere wishful thinking – “magic thinking” – and terrifyingly naive.
The UK currently trades with the EU under rules set down by the EU customs union, which is an agreement that goods can be traded freely, and the single market, which sets a common regulatory structure and allows the free movement of goods, capital, people and services.
Leaving these two arrangements overnight would, first, mean the UK would trade with the EU on the basis of rules set down by the World Trade Organisation (WTO). This would end the free movement of goods between the UK and the EU, and mean that tariffs, or special import taxes, would apply on some products. Secondly, customs checks would also be immediately needed between countries where they aren’t currently. Chaos.
Aviation is an example of another key area where problems will arise. At the moment the UK aircraft industry operates under EU regulation both within the EU and for flights to other countries such as the US. If the UK leaves suddenly next March, then some new regulatory arrangement would be needed. This could be worked out in advance, or could ground flights between the UK and EU countries for a period if not. On some scenarios, flights might halt for a few days before things are worked out – but much will depend on what the mood is between the two sides at the time. Any any such disruption would cause untold problems. Similarly in pharmaceuticals, the UK is part of the EU regulatory regime and questions would emerge over pharma exports from the UK,and vice versa. Stockpiling of vital drugs in both the UK and EU countries is already at the planning stage as a fallback. The UK Health Secretary reportedly told the Prime Minister and her cabinet that he ‘could not guarantee that people would not die’ if no Brexit deal was agreed. Matt Hancock is reported to have said that lives will be at risk due to a shortage of medicine in a no deal scenario during the stormy No 10 five-hour meeting on Wednesday.
Britain is also highly dependent on imported food. By value, imports make up more than 90% of the fruit and vegetables consumed in the UK and half of the meat. A “hard” Brexit is expected to suddenly and substantially increase trade costs and make food imports more expensive, something that could lead to changes in diets and dietary risk factors that influence health. In fact, Brexit could lead to up to 5,600 diet-related deaths per year by 2027, additional healthcare expenditure of £600m, and increase the GDP losses of Brexit by up to 50% according to estimates Florian Freund and Marco Springmann published in a new Oxford Martin School Working Paper.
The stupid thing about all this is that it is only Theresa May’s dogged determination (although disgracefully supported by the grinning idiot Jeremy Corbyn) that “Brexit means Brexit” and therefore there is nothing for it but to “keep on buggering on” in Churchill’s famous aphorism, that is the real problem here. She is full of Thatcher-like passion that “there is no alternative”. But there is an alternative, which is commonsense.
During the Brexit process, and increasingly as the negotiations have become mired in the very complexity that many of us predicted from day 1, the British people have gradually woken up to the fact that they don’t really like the look of what they voted for.
The original referendum was advisory only, and even if we elevate that to the level of Holy Writ as some have (with no basis in law), arguing that it places a moral obligation on the Government to deliver Brexit (this is May’s oft-stated position), this does not allow for the very obvious fact that people change their mind.
When a Government is elected, it undoubtedly has a mandate (of some strength or other, depending on the details of a result) but that Government is elected in sure and certain knowledge that it can be removed if it loses the confidence of the House, or a subsequent election. So why should the result of a referendum be somehow locked eternally in stone, when no other Governmental process is?
The Government has struggled hard to deliver Brexit. And failed. It was always a quixotic and incredibly complex goal.
The terms of the deal May has now put on the table actually leaves Britain economically worse off than staying in the EU, but with none of the advantages that Brexit was supposed to deliver. Far from “taking back control”, it actually cedes further control to the bureaucrats. Crashing out without a deal would be political and economic insanity, although it would be the preferred option for the Brexit fanatics. But in reality they have never truly been in a majority, either in the Conservative Party, or the country as a whole.
Opinion polls now suggest that there is a solid majority of the British electorate who have changed their minds on Brexit as the details have become clear. An even larger majority want the chance to vote on the terms of the deal in a so-called “People’s Vote”. May stubbornly refuses.
It is simple ornery-ness to deny them that chance, especially as it might well produce a result – staying in the EU – which would instantly resolve the current impasse. Such a result would not, of course, prevent the UK seeking to continue to renegotiate any of the terms of membership which it finds especially onerous.
Sadly, such commonsense is in short supply at the moment. Götterdämmerung works in Wagner operas. It’s no way to run a country.
Keep the conversation going. Tell others! Feel free to print the article, too.
Pat A says:
Excellent and thoughtful precis of this whole Brexit debacle, Yolly, thank you.
Unfortunately many people seem to be naive to the point of stupidity including major politicians – how they summon the intelligence to cross the road unaided is beyond me. Dominic Raab (who has just resigned on a point of what he seems to think is principle) was called by his staff Raab C Brexit (people in the UK will know of Rab C Nesbit, a fictional character and [accidental] gormless comic genius) – and Dominic Raab openly said a couple of days ago that he didn’t realise the Dover-Calais trade was so vital to the country!!! Presumably he thought the channel tunnel had been put there just for holidaymakers – but this was a then government minister and (then) member of the Cabinet openly admitting his TERRIFYING ignorance of a) trade and b) how this country works – and he is one who said Brexit would bring untold benefits to the UK and no consequences. Idiot.
For anyone with a) intelligence and b) a fully functioning conscience, this is an awful time to be around here. The trouble is that even now, many people don’t seem to have a clue what is happening and what the horrible consequences can be – how they can have missed all this is beyond me, but lots of people have, I was talking to one only last week. The prime Brexiteers are reported to have been getting a lot of their assets out of the country – most of them are multimillionaires and Jacob Rees Mogg is reported to have moved a mass of his business dealings to the Republic of Ireland because of Brexit. Ah the gentle whiff of hypocrisy!
To take but one example of the thousands, take medicines – we import £37 million of medicines per month from the EU – people don’t take these for fun, they save lives. If they can’t be flown/shipped in without border problems, people will sicken and die. One days delays at customs has in the past caused 25 mile tailbacks – that is just for one day, imagine how vast and all encompassing the lorry parks will be if there is border chaos – people will die and it worries me to pieces.
And we haven’t even got on to the car industry and other industries that now have a 40 minute window to get their new parts delivered – two or three delays would mean plants closed down and moved abroad along with hundreds of thousands of jobs – they have warned the government and been ignored
Oh yes, and as for that meaningless piece of Mrs May’s propaganda ‘Brexit means Brexit’ – well ‘idiot means idiot’, ‘Kafka means Kafka’ etc etc.
I could write so much on this – but I will just say about the old saw ‘people get the government they deserve’ – no we don’t, we get the government the most clueless deserve – God help us all.
Stephen Yolland says:
You may care to engage with Paul’s comment on this article, Pat, if you can be bothered.
Paul Brixey says:
Don’t bother as I’ve heard enough old tosh from the likes of him. Brexiteers are even more adamant that we will be leaving due to the attitudes of Remainers, the Political Elite and the EU. And your attitude of “if you can be bothered” just about sums up the arrogance of the Remainers over here. We have had enough. We’ve had every insult thrown us but we will stand firm.
Except you’re not standing firm. The Leave side is shedding supporters daily and has been for a year.
What you hear and what is happening could well be two different things. A People’s Vote will never happen but the nasty streak in me says ‘bring it on’. Then what would Remainers do if they lost….again?
A people’s vote is now the only way out of the mess that you are your far right loons have foisted on the country. The fact that you can’t understand that is typical of the level of ignorance shown by Farage, Johnson, Rees-Mogg and the rest of your idiot born-to-rule crew. Incidentally, ever wonder why Farage has insisted his children have German nationality? Hmmm?
“Far right loons”……and the abuse continues…..very Liberal of you Yolly.
I have no respect for far right loons. You call it abuse. I call it not being a bullshit artist.
In your labelling of Brexiteers as ‘Far right loons’ you include people like me and I am far from ‘far right’.
I never hear you express anything but far right views.
I find that insulting to be honest. Think you misunderstand what ‘far right’ means now.
If you want to class me incorrectly as ‘far right’, go ahead but I’ll class myself as just RIGHT.
I guess it’s all in the eye of the beholder.
Typical smart arse response by a Lib Dem and so like the comments that spew out of Tom Brake’s mouth in Parliament for cheap jibes.
You really are an unhappy person nowadays, aren’t you? Eaten up by bile. Pity.
Yes I am. The big reason being totally fed up with the whinging and whining of remainers who just can’t accept the result of a democratic vote. The funny thing a large majority of them tend not to even live in the UK
Snide little comment. You do have a very poor understanding of democracy, don’t you?
“Poor understanding”, I think not. Funny thing is we have a Lib Dem on our local council who is trying to defy a clear majority vote by the Full Council. Seems like a trait amongst Lib Dems. Sorry way to go for a once proud Party.
You seem to think democracy is a once-off event. It isn’t. It’s a process.
Ignoring the result of a democratic vote is a dangerous thing to do especially at a time when the public has little faith in our elected MP’s and system. It will not be good for our country and I for one probably wouldn’t bother to vote ever again.
You keep ignoring the points that (a) the referendum was only advisory (b) there is nothing undemocratic about one vote overturning another vote – that is the very BASIS of democracy.
If you don’t answer my other question asking you to speak plainly I will be forced to delete all your comments and ban you from this site.
I notice you don’t argue with the fact you’re being snide. A most unpleasant characteristic.
Because we would have no control. I would have no faith in an army that involved some of the countries involved. I take it you’re in favour.
You can take it I see very little difference between NATO and an EU defence Force. As for “having no control”, for decades you have been perfectly happy to have American aggressive nuclear weapons on UK soil over which we genuinely have no control. Does that bother you?
I’m not happy with it but not overly concerned one way or the other. I would much rather have americans on our side than some tinpot EU beuracrats acting way above their station. I love the way you use the word ‘we’ as if you’re still on UK soil.
I love the way you imagine a conflict in Europe would not affect where I live, let alone the family and friends that are still domiciled in the UK. I note you trust Donald Trump over Macron or Merkel. I don’t. I would much rather be allied with Europe than America. Europe is more stable and less belligerent.
I wouldn’t trust Merkel or Macron with my car keys. In any case both of them will be on their way soon.
Woke up this morning expecting a long blog from you which ultimately would lead to a demand for a so called ‘People’s Vote’ and surprise, surprise you didn’t let me down.
The Prime Minister has made a mess of the negotiations, or rather not allowed her negotiators to do the job that they were being paid for. With support from her sidekick Olly Robbins she has gone against the will of the people who voted in a democratic vote. Not only that she has broken a manifesto commitment.
She may be tough (stubborn) but she deserved everything she got in the commons yesterday.
When Cameron proposed the referendum he said that the Government would do what the people decided so it was not advisory at all.
One thing I do agree with you is that the Lib Dems have been increasingly marginalised. You’re spot on there but I think the description ‘increasingly more insignificant’ would be more appropriate. Their input yesterday was some waffle from Vince Cable and the usual smart arse comment from Tom Brake.
You will never get a ‘People’s Vote’ or a re-run of the referendum just because you didn’t like the result. It wouldn’t be democratic and would cause even more damage to the fabric of the country and the future of democracy which is something I thought you would be worried about.
I admire you’re perseverance but not sure you really understand what’s going on over here or got any idea of the anger in the country.
I just watched three hours of analysis on Sky News where speaker after speaker said “a second referendum is by far the most likely outcome”. When it happens you will, of course, rush back here to admit I was right all along.
As for “it was not advisory at all”, whatever rubbish was spoken by Cameron at the time is utterly irrelevant, particularly because he thought he was going to win and therefore he could use the result as a stick to beat his own far right loons over the head with – idiot – but primarily because the referendum was set up by an act of parliament – a law – which clearly states it was advisory only. Your mates Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson and the rest of the liars can waffle on all you like, but a fact is a fact.
“Three hours of analysis where speaker after speaker……..”, exactly, biased and blatant anti Brexit reporting by Sly. At one point the reporter described Brexiteers as Far Right and had to retract it quickly.
So a Government can issue a nationwide leaflet saying that they will abide by the will of the people yet it’s advisory’. Cue the end of democracy if that’s the case.
Whatever the leaflets or the politicians said, what matters is what the BILL said that Parliament passed. Why can’t you people get that into your thick skulls? Anyway, as the article said, even if you consider it not advisory only, why can’t people be allowed to change their minds?
Also: We originally voted in a referendum to go INTO the EU. How come it’s ok to overturn THAT Referendum, but not the one a couple of years back. You really haven’t thought any of this through, have you?
“Thick skulls”….yet another insult to add to the many.
Of course people can change their minds but you can’t keep over turning election results on a whim. If Remainers were so keen on staying in then maybe they should just get off their arses and exercise their democratic right.
They might in elections in the future but the effect will be negated by the banning of multiple voting.
Multiple voting? What far right nonsense are you spouting now?
Evidence? Note, you are not allowed to quote a lunatic conspiracy theory website to support your rankings.
You obviously missed the open admittance from students in such places like Canterbury and Oxford. Are you denying that it happened?
Nope. I am denying it’s relevant. A handful of votes at most. Compared to, for example, the utter dishonesty of the Leave campaign that you can’t confront.
A handful…..my arse. I didn’t even raise the issue of gathering of bulk votes in some areas because I know I would be accused of racism.
You’re not racist for pointing out that Tories collect bundles of votes from old folks homes 😉
Ha ha or a particular group of people collecting them in Tower Hamlets, Bradford etc etc
A “particular group of people”? Who could you possibly mean? Speak plainly.
I would but we’re not allowed to anymore. Another sop to the PC brigade.
I think we all know what you’re referring to or implying Paul. Why are you too cowardly to speak plainly?
If you are not prepared to speak clearly I am afraid we cannot continue the discussion.
As a committed and angry Brexiteer you obviously now blame May for not being able to deliver the impossible like those who share your point of view. Fair enough, you’re entitled to think what you like. But it’s a nonsense. Brexit was never going to happen because you can’t detach Britain from its biggest trading partners.
I do blame May as a Remainer should never have been in touch. Funny that you ignored my comment about the involvement of Mr Robbins and the insignificance of the Lib Dems.
I’m not ignoring it, you were repeating what I wrote in the article.
As for calling the referendum “democratic”, a referendum built on outrageous lies is many things, but democratic isn’t one of them. How’s that extra money for the NHS going for you, Mr Brixey?
If you’re referring to what was written on the bus then forget it. that was an example as you well know. Project Fear was full of lies
Can you hear your own confirmation bias? It was no “example” it was a bloody promise! Do you need a photo of the bus reproduced to remind you?
I know exactly what was on that bus and nowhere did it mention the word ‘promise’. I don’t think Remainers should try and take the moral high ground after the claims by Project Fear and dare I say it, still going on to this day.
There was no project fear – what you are seeing now is absolutely what the Remain camp said would happen. You’re so locked in your bias you daren’t admit it.
Ditto. If there was no Project Fear then you’re living in cuckoo land.
If you want to defeat something, and you have no evidence to place against the argument, then you label it “Project Fear”. “Project Fear” as you call it is coming to pass, right now. I sincerely trust that none of your family need medication that is going to get stopped at Calais in March 30th.
Oh do me a favour. You’re far too intelligent for a comment like that.
On the contrary, you just don’t wish to admit it. The Leave campaign was a tissue of lies that completely conned millions of people, including you.
I beg to differ and didn’t need any persuading whatsoever and I’m even more determined now.
Wonderful Yolly, I think you’ve done it for me, thank you! Mind you, we haven’t even touched on Aaron Banks who so heavily funded the Leave campaign, and the money from strange sources, Russia being mentioned;or the fact that Farage is now under investigation by Robert Mueller…. or the fact that it wasn’t ‘the will of the people’ as so many Brexiteers like to call it – 17 million out of a total voting population of 46.1 million at the time (Office of National Statistics) doesn’t make it the will of 64 million people – it makes it the tail wagging the dog – and in a non binding referendum at that.
Nor does it mention the fact that in 1998, during the Northern Ireland Peace Process, every single household in NI had a copy of the proposed declaration delivered to their door so that they could vote on it. We deserve no less, particularly since the Brexit deal that has been agreed is so very far from the original that even Brexiteers don’t like it. No-one voted to be poorer – particularly that much poorer!
Then there’s the fact that up to the very day of the referendum Farage said that if the vote went 52 – 48 in the Remainers favour, he would call for a second referendum….
We could go on, couldn’t we Yolly, but we pay attention!
Oh, BTW, the People’s Vote campaign now say that Jeremy Corbyn is now on board for a People’s Vote – he might at last have got off the fence, sensing some possible political advantage to himself. In today’s email they say “Meanwhile, Jeremy Corbyn has demanded his party vote against the deal adding: “If we cannot get a general election… we will support all options remaining on the table, including campaigning for a public vote.””
They also say “It’s not just the Brexiters in Parliament who want to tear up May’s lousy deal. A YouGov poll shows that 63% of the public want it rejected when ‘don’t know’s’ are excluded. Some 59% want a People’s Vote – a figure that rises to 64% if the deal is voted down.”
Thanks Yolly!
Yawwwn. The clock is ticking.
Hope you’re ready for the call up when the EU army is in operation……the one that Cleggy said wouldn’t happen.
What do you have against an EU army, by the way?
As always you are right Yolly – thank you for doing such a wonderful job – I notice Paul couldn’t argue with any of your points, just call it project fear – when the disaster predicted is ready to unfold and more people are realising the scale of the disaster. That is telling the truth, but the lying leave campaign couldn’t tell the truth if they tried.
I prefer the democracy and decency of Europe any day over lunacy and lies.
As do I.
What points are you referring to?
So now we’re accused of ‘lunacy’. You couldn’t make it up.
Oh BTW Yolly, if you can manage to see last night’s The Last Leg on Channel Four over here, the first half an hour will make you roar with laughter – it wasn’t just funny it was so very, very true! I don’t know how easy it is to see other countries’ programmes but it is really worth trying.
I’ll try and find it Pat, thank you.
Sorry, I don’t think this is the place to put this, but I have just seen this excellent article in The Grauniad, which I think you would like to read Yolly,
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/nov/16/uk-austerity-has-inflicted-great-misery-on-citizens-un-says?utm_term=RWRpdG9yaWFsX0d1YXJkaWFuVG9kYXlVS19XZWVrZW5kLTE4MTExNw%3D%3D&utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=GuardianTodayUK&CMP=GTUK_email
“UK Austerity has inflicted great misery on its citizens, UN says” – inset into the article is the 24 page report by Professor Philip Alston – the report is excoriating on the parlous state of our country, yet it is written with sadness, compassion and logic, never anger. It is so very well worth reading and I agree with every word, God bless the dear man.
Well, it is very relevant in the sense that austerity measures will be introduced if Brexit results in a further reduction in Government revenues through falling taxation …
Ah, The dear old Grauniad. I’ve only ever been reported on the front page of one national newspaper, and they managed to spell my name wrong …
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Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders: Climate Change is STILL the Number One Security Threat
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Guest essay by Eric Worrall
In the aftermath of the horrific events in Paris, you would think some politicians might have been jolted into reconnecting with reality, regarding the relative dangers posed by climate change vs terrorism. But a few politicians seem to be clinging to the ridiculous view, that climate change is somehow more of a threat, than well organised homicidal maniacs.
According to Slate;
At Saturday night’s second Democratic presidential debate, just a day after ISIS launched horrific coordinated terrorist attacks in Paris, moderator and Slate political columnist John Dickerson asked Bernie Sanders a straightforward question: “Sen. Sanders, you said you want to rid the planet of ISIS. In the previous debate you said the greatest threat to national security was climate change. Do you still believe that?”
Sanders didn’t hesitate: “Absolutely.”
Read more: http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2015/11/14/bernie_sanders_was_right_on_climate_change_and_terrorism_at_the_debate.html
Guns and bombs are horrible enough, but they might only be a taste of what the near future holds. For example, lets consider the issue of nuclear terrorism.
Iran, an alleged sponsor of state terrorism, is rapidly approaching the point at which they could potentially possess substantial quantities of highly enriched Uranium – though Iran claims they are enriching Uranium for peaceful purposes. Financially bankrupt North Korea has produced enough HEU to make at least one or two bombs, at least one of which they have detonated. Unstable Pakistan, which suffers frequent military coups, possesses an unknown number of nuclear bombs, and bomb making material. Other countries are almost certainly either operating, or considering, their own nuclear programmes – in many cases in response to concerns about what their neighbours are doing.
I’m not suggesting that even Iran, which holds regular public “death to America” rallies, necessarily actually wants to blow up an American city. But as enrichment technology spreads, sooner or later, some of the material currently in the possession of corrupt, unstable regimes, is going to find its way into the hands of someone who wants to kill a lot of people.
Possession of Highly Enriched Uranium is a dream scenario for wannabe nuclear terrorists. HEU is incredibly difficult to produce, but once it has been produced, it is as easy to handle as any other lump of metal – as long as you are careful not to pile too much mass in one place, before you are ready to detonate the bomb.
1. HEU is incredibly stealthy. Highly Enriched Uranium, unlike Plutonium, is not very radioactive, until it reaches critical mass and carves the heart out of a major city. Your only hope of detecting a smuggled HEU component is to make it “fizz” – to target the hidden consignment with a beam of neutrons, in the hope of simulating a small secondary nuclear fission reaction. If you are lucky, the secondary reaction will set off your radiation detector. If the sample of HEU which you are trying to tickle with the neutron beam is small, or has a suboptimal shape (flat and thin, rather than ball shaped), and is well concealed behind plenty of shielding, you are unlikely to get a significant response to your neutron beam. For example, if say a consignment of tractors were imported into a country, and some of the washers in the engines of the tractors were made out of HEU rather than steel, it is unlikely the subterfuge would be detected. HEU is twice as dense as lead, so you wouldn’t need many washer size pieces of HEU, to create the critical mass of material required for a terrorist bomb.
2. HEU has a good shelf life. Unlike Plutonium, whose half-life is 24,000 years, Highly Enriched Uranium has a half-life of 700 million years. Your HEU bomb components could sit on a shelf and remain perfectly viable for centuries, providing they were protected from corrosion. Once HEU is in circulation, the threat it poses will be very hard to contain.
3. HEU is easy to use. Unlike Plutonium, which requires complex implosion triggers, HEU can in principle be detonated by smashing two lumps of material together. The other components required to produce a working nuclear bomb are fairly easy to obtain, with the exception of a Polonium initiator, which may or may not be required for the construction of a viable atomic bomb. However, as the recent assassination of Alexander Litvenenko demonstrated, smuggling Polonium into a Western country is not a significant challenge. Polonium is highly radioactive, but most of its radiation is emitted in the form of Alpha particles, which are very easy to shield from detection – a few sheets of paper would suffice. In the case of the Litvinenko murder, the Polonium was carried undetected in liquid form, in a small glass or plastic bottle.
As for building a HEU bomb, the required construction technique is well within the skill level of a terrorist bomb expert, possibly with the assistance of an expert metal machinist. Probably not much more complex than making a pipe bomb.
Will someone successfully build and use a terrorist nuclear bomb? It is impossible to say. But in any case, the nuclear threat is only the tip of the iceberg – we haven’t covered other routes to atrocity, such as weaponised diseases; Ebola, Anthrax, or maybe a strain of the Plague which has been deliberately bred to be antibiotic resistant.
Plague should especially concern Americans. 10 – 15 people are infected with the plague every year in mainland America, from exposure to animal carriers in the wild. A wannabe biological terrorist wouldn’t have to cross any international borders, to obtain their US plague sample. The only reason the Plague is not a bigger issue in America, is that there are effective treatments. A weaponised version of the plague, which has been deliberately hardened, by repeatedly exposing generations of cultured plague bacteria to slowly increasing doses of antibiotics, selecting for mutants which can resist the antibiotics, might not be so easy to stop. Of course you would have to also regularly try your hardened mutant strain on a few test subjects, to make sure your selective breeding process hadn’t damaged the virulence of your biological weapon – but psychotic terrorists wouldn’t have any qualms about kidnapping a steady supply of victims.
For small payloads, such as biological weapons, you wouldn’t even have to launch the attack from America. Small, fully automated drones are commercially available, which have a maximum range of thousands of miles. It would be entirely possible to launch a stealthy, high precision drone attack against mainland North America, from a base in South America, Africa or Europe, or an attack against Europe, from a launch site in Northern Africa or the Middle East.
Why have I explored these ghastly scenarios, in such nauseating detail? I believe people who claim climate change is more of a threat than terrorism haven’t faced up to the reality of what is possible. Suggesting all of these horrific yet technically viable scenarios are somehow less of a threat, than a mild temperature rise which might or might not manifest over the next few decades, in my opinion is completely nuts.
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George Bush —-> WMD’s in Iraq.
Obama and Bernie – “Climate Change”.
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They found evidence for WMD program on the ground. Nothing for the magical danger of “Climate Change”. You missed the gassed Kurds.
Reply to Michael
“They found evidence for WMD program on the ground.” Really!
Sure there’s plutonium scattered about, but the WMD that Bush/Blair told us existed was a fantasy.
(Saddam had used gas previously.)
Nerve gas is classified as a WMD. Since Saddam had used it previously, he obviously had WMDs.
Amazing that nerve gas and bacteriological agents are classified as “WMD” when they usually wouldn’t kill any more people than large conventional bombs (re. WW1).
Phaedrus: “but the WMD that Bush/Blair told us existed was a fantasy.”
Detective Phaedrus enters the basement lab. Finds all the precursor chemicals needed to make meth, finds all the equipment needed to make meth, finds recipes for meth, finds logs detailing meth distribution…
But finds no Meth.
“False alarm, no meth lab here, the neighborhood is safe” he declares….
The weapons existed, we know that because Saddam used them against his own people.
The programs also existed and had been mothballed ready to be restarted when the pressure was off.
BTW, the idiots on the left were demanding that the pressure be removed right up to the day the Iraq war resumed.
The WMDs existed, even if you refuse to believe the evidence.
It’s not even arguable if Iraq had WMDs, it’s a fact.
Now whether this justified the 2003 invasion or not, that’s arguable.
So who provided the nerve gas products and intelligence to end the war between Iran and Iraq?
A lot of people claim it was the US. So the US knew there were chemical weapons at one point. However, anyone who watched Collin Powell’s amazingly cartoonist presentation to the UN should have been embarrassed for the poor man who was obviously just following the career destroying orders of his Commander in Chief. (IMHO as a non-American and non-participant in the folly in Iraq. Sad.)
http://foreignpolicy.com/2013/08/26/exclusive-cia-files-prove-america-helped-saddam-as-he-gassed-iran/
http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-988527
http://www.thewire.com/national/2013/08/new-docs-show-us-involvement-saddams-nerve-gas-attacks/68698/
https://www.rt.com/news/chemical-weapons-iran-iraq-980/
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2013/09/10/iraq-s10.html
Propaganda or a grain of truth? Probably both. Not judging, just saying. The public can never know how many layers there are in the Cake.
dickon66
Of course Saddam Hussein had gas weapons – it is well documented that they were used extensively in air-dropped bombs and artillery shells. In fact, during the Iraq invasion, hundreds of US M-687 artillery projectiles were found in disposal sites – mostly empty, all over 20 years old and completely unuseable.
Paul Westhaver
Saddam Hussein 1) SAID that he had them and 2) he had previously used them on the Kurds.
Hillary Clinton also claimed they were there as did the NYT and just about everyone. Do I need to link the video of Saddam saying it and the images of the bloated bodies of the Kurds… really… you wanna go there?
Reply to Paul Westhaver
Hussein said that he had them no more, but that was not believed.
The UN inspectors had found no evidence of their continued existence, but were not satisfied that they had enough evidence of their destruction. In the event, Bush called time and the UN inspectors were not given further time to carry out ground checks.
The overwhelming evidence is that Hussein did not pose any significant threat to the West, and that the war was all about regime change; Hussein being a thoroughly nasty person (as are all the dictatorships in the area). Unfortunately, the results of that was destabilisation of the Middle East.
Destabilisation of the area was always the foreseeable outcome, after all in the Iran/Iraq war it was deliberately ended leaving both powers intact so as not to destabilise the area. So it was known, back in the 1980s, the problems that would be caused by a castrated Iraq. Unfortunately, we are now just reaping the seeds of all of this added by the later regime change in Libya and western government support of so called ‘moderates’ who now turn out to be largely ISIL, and who Putin was telling us that we were supporting and arming groups more dangerous than Al Qu*ed*.
You would have thought that we might have learnt our lessen, and that we might realise that a moderate is not someone who holds a machine gun, grenades and bazookas, but the motives behind western governments interventions are not easy to understand, as is exemplified by Bernie sanders comments.. .
Of course Saddam said he had them! It was a bluff that back-fired and ultimately started GW2.
A little more patience and we might not have the mess we have today!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq_and_weapons_of_mass_destruction
Buried tanks of “pesticide” were found. In concentrated form, pesticides are nerve agents.
http://www.nytimes.com/1984/03/30/world/nerve-gases-and-pesticides-links-are-close.html
Of course the gullible media swallowed hook, line, and sinker, the supposed distinction between the two.
Stink, you mean I have WMD nerve agents in my garage, holy crap.
Wikipedia isn’t a good source for controversial topics. If you click on the “View History” tab, then hit “Oldest” at the bottom of the page, you’ll find the edit wars on WMD started back in 2002, with over 2000 edits and re-edits and reverted vandalism. And the PC view always comes out on top.
mothcatcher
The way I see it, Saddam unquestionably had WMD – and a big program for it – and had indeed used WMD – but he feared an invasion and so he had complied and destroyed all, or most, of the finished product. But he also wanted his neighbours to think he still had them (his power always stemmed from the threat of terror), and so tried to play this double game, ultimately unsuccessfully. I’m pretty sure that Bush and Blair did believe genuinely that he had such a capacity largely intact (vide the obstructionist treatment of the UN inspections) but they didn’t KNOW it, as their good intelligence inside Iraq was close to absolute zero. So they had to make a political case, and exaggerated the certainty, as politicians tend to do when it suits them.
The bigger error was the failure to do the job first time round, 1990/1991, when much bigger and well equipped western forces under the gentlemanly Bush Senior, gave way to liberal media opinion and stopped after ejecting Saddam from Kuwait, instead of finishing it there and then with half a million allied troops on hand. As usual, the west only fights half a war, when war is only ever total. So much of the evil which now assails us, and the poor benighted people of the middle east, stems from that lack of resolution.
“One way or the other, we are determined to deny Iraq the capacity to develop weapons of mass destruction and the missiles to deliver them. That is our bottom line.”
President Clinton, Feb. 4, 1998.
“If Saddam rejects peace and we have to use force, our purpose is clear. We want to seriously diminish the threat posed by Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction program.”
President Clinton, Feb. 17, 1998.
“Iraq is a long way from [here], but what happens there matters a great deal here. For the risks that the leaders of a rogue state will use nuclear, chemical or biological weapons against us or our allies is the greatest security threat we face.”
Madeline Albright, Feb 18, 1998.
“He will use those weapons of mass destruction again, as he has ten times since 1983.”
Sandy Berger, Clinton National Security Adviser, Feb, 18, 1998
“[W]e urge you, after consulting with Congress, and consistent with the U.S. Constitution and laws, to take necessary actions (including, if appropriate, air and missile strikes on suspect Iraqi sites) to respond effectively to the threat posed by Iraq’s refusal to end its weapons of mass destruction programs.”
Letter to President Clinton, signed by Sens. Carl Levin, Tom Daschle, John Kerry, and others Oct. 9, 1998.
“Saddam Hussein has been engaged in the development of weapons of mass destruction technology which is a threat to countries in the region and he has made a mockery of the weapons inspection process.”
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D, CA), Dec. 16, 1998.
“Hussein has … chosen to spend his money on building weapons of mass destruction and palaces for his cronies.”
Madeline Albright, Clinton Secretary of State, Nov. 10, 1999.
“There is no doubt that . Saddam Hussein has reinvigorated his weapons programs. Reports indicate that biological, chemical and nuclear programs continue apace and may be back to pre-Gulf War status. In addition, Saddam continues to redefine delivery systems and is doubtless using the cover of a licit missile program to develop longer-range missiles that will threaten the United States and our allies.”
Letter to President Bush, Signed by Sen. Bob Graham (D, FL,) and others, Dec, 5, 2001.
“We begin with the common belief that Saddam Hussein is a tyrant and a threat to the peace and stability of the region. He has ignored the mandate of the United Nations and is building weapons of mass destruction and the means of delivering them.”
Sen. Carl Levin (d, MI), Sept. 19, 2002.
“We know that he has stored secret supplies of biological and chemical weapons throughout his country.”
Al Gore, Sept. 23, 2002.
“Iraq’s search for weapons of mass destruction has proven impossible to deter and we should assume that it will continue for as long as Saddam is in power.”
“We have known for many years that Saddam Hussein is seing and developing weapons of mass destruction.”
Sen. Ted Kennedy (D, MA), Sept. 27, 2002.
“The last UN weapons inspectors left Iraq in October1998. We are confident that Saddam Hussein retains some stockpiles of chemical and biological weapons, and that he has since embarked on a crash course to build up his chemical and biological warfare capabilities. Intelligence reports indicate that he is seeking nuclear weapons…”
Sen. Robert Byrd (D, WV), Oct. 3, 2002.
“I will be voting to give the President of the United States the authority to use force — if necessary — to disarm Saddam Hussein because I believe that a deadly arsenal of weapons of mass destruction in his hands is a real and grave threat to our security.”
Sen. John F. Kerry (D, MA), Oct. 9, 2002.
“There is unmistakable evidence that Saddam Hussein is working aggressively to develop nuclear weapons and will likely have nuclear weapons within the next five years . We also should remember we have alway s underestimated the progress Saddam has made in development of weapons of mass destruction.”
Sen. Jay Rockerfeller (D, WV), Oct 10, 2002,
“He has systematically violated, over the course of the past 11 years, every significant UN resolution that has demanded that he disarm and destroy his chemical and biological weapons, and any nuclear capacity. This he has refused to do.”
Rep. Henry Waxman (D, CA), Oct. 10, 2002.
“In the four years since the inspectors left, intelligence reports show that Saddam Hussein has worked to rebuild his chemical and biological weapons stock, his missile delivery capability, and his nuclear program. He has also given aid, comfort, and sanctuary to terrorists, including al Qaeda members. It is clear, however, that if left unchecked, Saddam Hussein will continue to increase his capacity to wage biological and chemical warfare, and will keep trying to develop nuclear weapons.”
Sen. Hillary Clinton (D, NY), Oct 10, 2002
“We are in possession of what I think to be compelling evidence that Saddam Hussein has, and has had for a number of years, a developing capacity for the production and storage of weapons of mass destruction. “[W]ithout question, we need to disarm Saddam Hussein. He is a brutal, murderous dictator, leading an oppressive regime … He presents a particularly grievous threat because he is so consistently prone to miscalculation. And now he has continued deceit and his consistent grasp for weapons of mass destruction … So the threat of Saddam Hussein with weapons of mass destruction is real …
Sen. John F. Kerry (D, MA), Jan. 23. 2003.
For all you revisionist idiots.
The inspectors had been looking for years. How many hundreds of years did you want to give them?
Saddam said he had destroyed them, but refused to provide the evidence of that destruction and did everything he could to prevent the inspectors from doing their job.
Regardless, the left was demanding that the sanctions be lifted, for the children of course, so there was another clock running.
simple-touriste
“The overwhelming evidence is that Hussein did not pose any significant threat to the West”
at the time of GWII or in the future?
Was the perpetual continuation of sanctions the future of Iraq?
Do you believe for one second that Saddam wasn’t going to try to get WMD?
In US law WMD definition is soooo general that the military and commercial enterprises use them everyday. It’s like the DEA definition of pot as a schedule 1 narcotic, right up there with heroin. This WMD definition is so ridiculous that the Boston Marathon bomber was charged with having one. It’s of course made this general for scare so that military/FBI has the authority and public backing to go after anyone they decide to. From the FBI site:
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) are defined in US law (18 USC §2332a) as:
“(A) any destructive device as defined in section 921 of this title (i.e. explosive device);
http://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelpeck/2013/04/29/974/
http://ndupress.ndu.edu/Portals/68/Documents/occasional/cswmd/CSWMD_OccationalPaper-8.pdf
https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/terrorism/wmd/wmd_faqs
fossilsage
Kudos Paul on the post “revisionist idiots” Another similar post could be made on the liberal and Jacobin support of the “democratic” Arab Spring led by those champions of democracy: the Muslim Brotherhood!
What would Europe look like today if NATO forces had not occupied Germany for decades after WWII?
Mike Rossander
Yes, BFL, you almost certainly do have chemical warfare agents in your garage. The difference between many insecticides and the chemicals used by armies is only in dosage (and sometimes surficants). This is especially true of the older broad-spectrum insecticides such as organophosphates that attack biological pathways common to both insects and mammals. The active ingredients are the same. If you didn’t already know that, frankly you shouldn’t be in this conversation.
(Note: It is less true for the newer generation of insecticides which have been engineered to attack pathways more unique to the target insect. Neonicotinoids, for example, are highly toxic to plant-eating insects but comparatively very safe for mammals.)
Political Madness is a disease, present in 99.9% of the political classes,
You just have to look at Europe today, Hundreds of thousands of Muslims coming to Christian Countries, from where ??? Refugee camps, I repeat Refugee Camps in Muslim Countries, ( where they under control and feed by the West ) to be giving the key to the cities in Europe !!! Not to go into Camps where they can be processed, ( Economical, Criminal, Terrorist, Political ) but given money, food , clothes, and homes in the cities that are being bombed by their religious brethren!.
Rant finished
nottoobrite
YOU SAY a disease, ? is it not a gene, politicians the world over all lack reality when you are born stupid?
Ziiex Zeburz
Idiots ? In my country the politicians debated over 18 hours ( 4 days) to, or not to provide needles for injections in Hospitals at a cost to the patent of (approx) $0.05 each. The politicians and their families have a free “special” Hospital
The PP (precautionary principle) implies that you had to eliminate Saddam in case of serious doubt over WMD possession.
No way out!
Reply to simple-touriste
The same principal used for Climate Change(?)
Reply to Phaedrus
The PP should apply equally to any potential risk with reasonable plausibility, but significant uncertainty over its range and even its mere existence.
The plausibility of CAGW is minuscule. It was higher when it CO2 increases was believed to occur before warming, and scientists had no data to confirm or refute that. Overwhelming evidence goes against CAGW.
The plausibility of the hypothesis that a dictator who had a WMD program, who previously used gas against its population will restart its WMD program ASAP is high.
The idea behind PP is that we shouldn’t rest until we get absolute, definitive proof of anything. Before we get absolute proof of the risks of something, consequences can be serious, so we should try to take steps to minimize potentially harmful consequences of our activities, at reasonable cost.
Of course people disagree about “reasonable cost”, what constitutes sufficient evidence to take actions, and even constitute absolute proof. Very reasonable can disagree on risk analysis. But some stuff are undisputable.
catweazle666
SH had acquired no less than 550 tons of yellowcake uranium which was shipped to Canada in small shipments.
WASHINGTON (CNN) — The United States secretly shipped out of Iraq more than 500 tons of low-grade uranium dating back to the Saddam Hussein era, the Pentagon said Monday.
The U.S. military spent $70 million ensuring the safe transportation of 550 metric tons of the uranium from Iraq to Canada, said Pentagon spokesman Brian Whitman.
The shipment, which until recently was kept secret, involved a U.S. truck convoy, 37 cargo flights out of Baghdad to a transitional location, and then a transoceanic voyage on board a U.S.-government-owned ship designed to carry troops to a war zone, he said.
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/US/07/07/iraq.uranium/
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/25546334/ns/world_news-mideast_n_africa/t/secret-us-mission-hauls-uranium-iraq/#.VkpMDa7hAUE
http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/ENF_Iraqi_uranium_removed_to_Canada_0807081.html
I doubt he acquired it to make glow-in-the-dark garden gnomes.
Also, a German technician, Karl-Heinz Schaab, was prosecuted for exporting centrifuge components and plans.
All the hardware was shipped to Syria, where it was subsequently rebuilt with help from North Korea, and then destroyed by an Israeli air strike.
The Story of ‘Operation Orchard’: How Israel Destroyed Syria’s Al Kibar Nuclear Reactor
In September 2007, Israeli fighter jets destroyed a mysterious complex in the Syrian desert. The incident could have led to war, but it was hushed up by all sides. Was it a nuclear plant and who gave the orders for the strike?
http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-story-of-operation-orchard-how-israel-destroyed-syria-s-al-kibar-nuclear-reactor-a-658663.html
Then there was this:
Isis storms Saddam-era chemical weapons complex in Iraq
Facility containing disused stores of sarin and mustard gas overrun by jihadist group
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/iraq/10913275/Isis-storms-Saddam-era-chemical-weapons-complex-in-Iraq.html
Mike the Morlock
It appears that Iraq had or has a uranium mine.
In the run up to the start of GW2 I came across a reference to it. With the story about the efforts to purchase more “yellow cake” I figured they must be pretty far along-about where Iran is now.
Anyway finding “yellow cake” is not surprising as Iraq at one time exported it.
http://fas.org/nuke/guide/iraq/facility/akashat.htm
Mike the Morlock: “It appears that Iraq had or has a uranium mine.”
Apparently it came from Nigeria.
That was covered up by the Palme affair in the US.
From one of the articles you reference the second one.
“Israeli warplanes bombed a reactor project at the site in 1981. Later, U.N. inspectors documented and safeguarded the yellowcake, which had been stored in aging drums and containers since before the 1991 Gulf War. There was no evidence of any yellowcake dating from after 1991, the official said.”
I got fooled once into thinking they (Iraq) were buying it, but it seem to have been their own stuff.
Needless to say given time they could have constructed a uranium bomb
Actually it was Clinton, Clinton, Kerry, Reid, etc that first said there were WMD’s in Iraq and warned us that there must be regime change. Most Democratic Senators voted for the Iraq war.
Get your facts straight:
If you remember that day, it was a day of speeches. And at least out among the Littles, the final count wasn’t known until the roll was called. Here are your brave warrior Dems, those who voted Yes, covered in testosterone (or confusion) and glory. I’ve highlighted a few names to note:
YEAs — 77
Bayh (D-IN)
Biden (D-DE)
Breaux (D-LA)
Carnahan (D-MO)
Cleland (D-GA)
Clinton (D-NY)
Daschle (D-SD)
Dodd (D-CT)
Dorgan (D-ND)
Edwards (D-NC)
Harkin (D-IA) Hollings (D-SC)
Lieberman (D-CT)
Lincoln (D-AR)
Miller (D-GA)
Torricelli (D-NJ)
Reply to Catcracking
http://wattsupwiththat.com/2015/11/15/bernie-sanders-climate-change-is-still-the-number-one-security-threat/#comment-2073038
Chaam Jamal
he must say what he needs to say to garner the votes from his well defined constituency that consists of save-the-planet voters who cannot imagine what could possibly be more important than saving the planet.
inMAGICn
Reply to Chaam Jamal
To save a planet, you must have one in jeopardy.
Ours is not
Reply to inMAGICn
inMagicn (is that a call sign ? )
And pray tell me which planet are you from?
Please do beam up. This planet called Earth is not in jeopardy. If life can survive 90%+ species extinction at the end of the Permian, I think it, let alone the entire planet will somehow make it through the trivial increase in CO2, the gas of life, in the atmosphere.
Oh, and it’s inMAGICn. And anyone signing as Ziiex Zeburz has a lot of gall commenting on my handle.
… Ziiex Zeburz has a lot of gall commenting on my handle.
LOL! ZZ is Owned!
Bernie Sanders from Vermont where about 55% of the state’s electric power is being shut down and now Vermont is looking to Quebec/Canada for electric power supplies.
Can be real “green” if someone else is supplying your electric power.
I agree. His followers have turned him into a messiah that they project all their hopes and fantasies on…and then he hands them all over to Hillary at the party covention. Then she will become their new messiah.
http://cbs4indy.com/2015/10/22/cdc-4-deaths-15-cases-of-bubonic-plague-in-u-s-this-year/
trafamadore
Thousands of people have been killed in heat waves that are made worse by GW. Thousands of people are forced to leave farms because of drought that is made worse by GW.
Many more than France 13 Nov.
Many more than Towers 11 Sept
Sanders is correct.
Reply to trafamadore
One flew over the cuckoo’s nest.
I would much rather die from the heat from our sun than from the heat driving me to jump from the Twin Towers.
Jeff in Calgary
If you hope to convince anyone here, you are going to have to provide some evidence. Do you know how many people die each year from indoor air pollution (a result from cooking and heating using an open fire because they don’t have access to affordable energy)? According to the International Energy Agency, of the 1.5 billion people without electricity, 4.3 million die each year from household air pollution resulting from the use of traditional biomass fuels for cooking.
Your comment that “Thousands of people have been killed in heat waves that are made worse by GW” seems a paltry in comparison.
Thousands of people have been killed in heat waves that are made worse by GW.
Stop making stuff up.
601nan
Bernie and Obama are ISIS appeasers championing the ISIS war on western civilization and giving aid and abetting to the perpetrators.
Obama will have a long list of war crimes to answer to at The Hague in 2018.
Oh yea. The USA Dept. of Justice does not recognize the authority of The Hague.
No matter, Mr. Obama can be detained and rendered as easily as his political opponents only this time it is HE in the noose of INTERPOL.
Question: Can Mr. Obama “pay off” the INTERPOL guards and Officials? That is a question of “Cash On Hand” in Mr. Obama’s pockets.
Bernie Sanders manages the nearly impossible task of making Hillary Clinton look good.
Doug S
Bernie is as always willing to say whatever he needs to say. This nozzle took his honeymoon in a place famous for setting a party line. Did anyone on stage disagree with him.
As I’ve said before, liberals and socialists don’t like reality !!!
indefatigablefrog
Reply to Marcus
Or prosperity, or freedom, or national pride, or other people.
Reply to indefatigablefrog
Should have concluded:
but love spending other people’s money usually wasting it on hopeless causes.
Speaking as a socialist, some of us understand reality. There’s a few of us that understand capitalism is necessary but requires regulation to provide the best benefit. Capitalism allows creativity to flourish, but there needs to be a socialist oversight to keep the criminals from abusing the system and reducing opportunity for others to enter that system. There’s also always going to be a need for essential goods and services that capitalism cannot adequately or ever supply. It’s what I call “practical socialism” as opposed to neo-Marxist “pie-in-the-sky” socialism.
Those are the ones that scream “No more capitalism!” and have no clue how that would affect their lives negatively. They are pure creatures of reaction and emotion, no logical thought process involved. It’s why they bought into AGW. It was a pre-packaged hate-the-oil-companies religious theology that fit right into their illogical worldview.
The Paris attack will be used by the leading Democrats to gain sympathy and support for the COP21 goals.
How long will it be before they say something like “If we can only reduce climate change (whatever that means) through fossil fuel reductions, we will also reduce a major (sic) cause of terrorism” – and how long will it be before they start to equate climate skepticism with supporting the conditions that supposedly cause terrorism, and then blame us for ‘interfering’ with the united fight against the ‘two biggest threats’ to mankind?
Will free expression of scientific dissent from this ‘unity’ at the COP21 be repressed by security measures?
Reply to Bob Weber
How long will it be? There’s no reason to wait. Bernie Sanders has already called climate change a “threat multiplier.” He also said, “If we do not get our act together and listen to what the scientists say,” we will see more of these international conflicts. So climate change is the cause of terrorism. It’s the cause of everything bad. Before the industrial age, nothing bad ever happened because there was no climate change to cause it.
Reply to Louis
Bernie is a funny guy to watch and listen to – as Bernie talks and waves his arms back and forth, he reminds me of one of those wind-up carnival monkey toys…
Bernie must have some back-channel comm link to ISIS to really know what’s teeing them off. Has anyone ever heard of any terrorist who has said he was on the rampage because the weather and climate were bad? How come they’re demanding everything but relief from the 0.8C temperature increase since 1850?
Bernie supports the very climate and terrorism policies promoted by what he rails against – Wall Street and the Big Banks, while Clinton tries very hard to hide the marionette strings connecting her to them.
Bob– I have a different take.
I think the the Paris Jihadist terrorist attacks will show how irresponsible Leftist European governments have been in allowing so many unscreened Muslims into Europe, 1000’s of whom were Jihadi terrorists.
The more terrorists attacks that occur in Europe and the US in the months and years ahead, the stronger the blowback against Leftist ideology will be.
Also, since NONE of the dire projections of the Leftist’s CAGW cult are coming even close to reflecting reality, the blowback against Leftists will be huge once this hypothesis is officially disconfirmed and people realize $trillions of their hard-earned money was wasted on this silly CAGW cult.
Reply to SAMURAI
Hopefully by then the Leftists won’t establish an even tighter iron-grip before the public can push back. Ideally Paris would only be about the science, but it won’t be now.
Before this happened COP21 looked like it was headed for failure. Now they’ll have a chance to conjoin the issues and work towards muddling the message despite whatever the BRIC nations do there. They’ll go into it with a different attitude, and they’ll be more determined to come out with a global governance position of some kind. I expect an even more dismissive intolerant attitude towards anyone against them.
They will make every attempt to lock everyone into emission reductions before temps fall post El-Nino & post SC24. If they fail in COP21, they will project onto COP22 the usual “it’s the last chance” BS. I think the top people have heard of the distinct possibility that low solar activity will cool us down over the next decades, and I think they’re scared they won’t get their way before that happens, before the public has a chance to push back upon experiencing plain evidence that all can see without warmist data manipulation.
Gerry, England
The problem is knowing just how deluded the Warmists are. Do they really understand how much influence the sun has but ignore it? If they know then Bob’s scenario that they urgently need an agreement before the population really notices that we are cooling not warming is spot on. It is the ‘last chance’ but not to save the planet. And do the pro-CAGW governments really understand what damage a binding agreement will do to their economies? A review was carried out in the UK and then hidden because it didn’t give them what they wanted to hear. I think they will get a fudge agreement where nobody signs up to anything binding but all agree it is a big problem….and who’s up for a gathering in Morocco.
TheLastDemocrat
samauri – the general populace does not have any idea how much of their money has been wasted by govt on AGW, or on anything.
StarkNakedTruth
Climate change causes terrorism? And hang nails, and hemorrhoids, and bad breath! (snark)
Some have already blamed the Syrian civil war on AGW-caused drought.
Ben Howison
Well, I think fighting climate change IS much more profitable than fighting terrorists, ‘course more people will die but “stuff happens”.
Just Steve
As we all know, climate change causes terrorism. You know, just like it did back in 1801 with the Barbary Pirates.
Obama ignored intel that Iraq’s Kaliki was destroying any hopes of unity and a democracy that was inclusive. The factions that united to drive out Sadam and Al Quaeda felt betrayed and ISIS’ power grew. I suspect attempts to blame the Syrian civil war on climate change has been driven by their desire to divert attention from how the Obama administration’s bad foreign policy created greater chaos and emboldened terrorists.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/why-we-stuck-with-maliki–and-lost-iraq/2014/07/03/0dd6a8a4-f7ec-11e3-a606-946fd632f9f1_story.html
Bernie “everything will be free” proposes socialism. In four years we will live in socialism! Says an old geezer, I don’t mind, I have a terminal cancer.
Curious George – I hope your family and health care team are wonderful and deliver what you need in dignity.
Dudley Horscroft
You don’t even need something as complicated as drones. Remember the Japanese attacks on USA mainland soil? No? You have forgotten them, or never heard of them? See:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_balloon
Terrorist operations are carried out in peace time. Helium is readily available. Smaller balloons with incendiary bombs could easily be launched from yachts off the coast. In summer, when the trees are dry and hot, a few balloons could easily wipe out vast areas of forest. Plausibly when the wind direction is steady, bombs could be radio controlled to be dropped near small towns. Three or four bombs in a wooded area near a town could wipe out the town.
Are the isolated forest fires that are so newsworthy when they wipe out hundreds of thousands of wooded acres really started by @lightning strikes@?
Reply to Dudley Horscroft
Middle Eastern forest have been wiped out thousands of years ago.
I did not know there were railroads “thousands” of years ago.
Historic significance of the Cedars of Lebanon
“… the Ottoman Turks deforested all of the cedar growing areas within easy transport distance of their Hijaz railway to provide fuel for their wood-burning engines. Only the highest and most remote groves escaped damage.
McComberBoy
Ottoman Turks also deforested all of Jordan, with the exception of the odd tree here and there, for the cross ties for their railroad. Jordanians still hate the Turks for atrocities like this. The King of Jordan initiated a program to bring back trees to the barren hills many years ago, but it will be generations before it will produce significant results. Thousands of acres are covered with drip irrigation to help the effort, while in other areas, acacias have been planted dry in hopes of establishing some kind of rudimentary plants in the hills.
If there’s any truth in the Old Testament’s account of lions and bears, there had to be some plant growth greater than what is currently in the Middle East in order to sustain a food chain ample enough to feed the larger mammals.
“In summer, when the trees are dry and hot, a few balloons could easily wipe out vast areas of forest. Plausibly when the wind direction is steady, bombs could be radio controlled to be dropped near small towns. Three or four bombs in a wooded area near a town could wipe out the town.”
Obviously fire setting balloon bombs should be classified as “WMD”.
I’m pretty sure that the biggest problem that we face isn’t climate change or terrorism.
Surely, it’s the fact that the political class have completely lost touch with reality.
Especially the fact that they have chosen to guide science in the direction of supporting their policies, rather than allowing their policies to be guided by science.
Now they are about to commit a vast proportion of global resources to battling with phantasmogorical creations.
The climate is changing and that change must be stopped in its tracks, before it is too late.
For example, where are the missing Cat 3+ hurricane landfalls in N. America.
Isn’t anybody concerned about this? Hurricane have basically disappeared.
That can’t be natural.
With concerted and committed effort, we could bring catastrophic hurricanes back to US shores.
And is nobody concerned about the recent news that Antarctica may be gaining ice?
By attaching blow-torches to penguins, then we could blow billions in public funds on trying to compensate for dangerous Antarctic ice gain.
And what about islands. The Chinese just built several new ones.
Now we have more islands than shown in a regular school atlas.
We were supposed to be losing islands not gaining new ones.
You, me, Christiana Figueres, and the Prophet Gore.
We can all contribute towards stopping things from changing.
With our new slogan, “Ban technology. Bring back the LIA.”
Tom in Florida
Let’s add an ignorant public that keeps electing these fools.
Reply to Tom in Florida
I’d add that. It’s a great….oh look, “Dancing With the Stars!”
And what do you suggest since there are only fools on the ballot? Not once in my lifetime have I seen on the ballot papers anyone remotely capable of running a country.
I don’t vote, and perhaps if turn out was less than 10% some one would take note, and a debate may ensue about legitimacy and how we can get democracy. In this computer/internet age, perhaps the people should vote on nearly all issues, on an issue by issue basis. Only Switzerland has some passing claim to democracy.
Have to point out that politicians are the best actors in the universe as proven by their many reverses once in office. Obviously not even they know which wind blown principles that they actually support until it becomes crony convenient. For example, they can give a speech pro-union then pro-corporate depending on the venue. With the average lying actor politician to vote for I can see why many say “why bother”.
David A
Unfortunately the ladder is not orthogonal, as lost touch with reality makes the sane world ever more vulnerable to terrorism and perhaps the most devastating nuclear option, a couple of well placed EMPs. This would set the US back to pre industrial green hell for perhaps decades.
Eric Worrall’s fine article needs the EMP possibility added to the list. Also this comment, “I’m not suggesting that even Iran, which holds regular public “death to America” rallies, necessarily actually wants to blow up an American city” is, I.M.V. either wrong or poorly worded, as I am quite certain they very much would love to blow up a U.S.A. city, they just do not want to get caught!
And what do you suggest since there are only fools on the ballot?
Every ballot should have “None of the Above” as an option at the bottom. If a majority of the voters select “none of the above”, then there must be a new election with new candidates. Those candidates that lost to “None of the Above” are barred from ever running again for this office.
Legally, you could change your name to “None_of_the_Above ZZZZZ”. Then you would appear at the bottom of the ballot as:
ZZZZZ, None_of_the_Above
You would stand a fair chance of winning every election in which you ran. So rather than not voting, change your name and run for office to clean up the mess.
This is actually not correct. Every ballot typically has two choices.
1. The incompetent
2. The crook.
Sanders and Clinton. One truly believes what they say. The other says whatever you want to hear.
Probably-
http://atimes.com/2015/11/why-france-will-do-nothing-about-the-paris-massacre/
in which case all 40,000 of them will man up for Gaia and trot off to COP21 in Paris won’t they?
Me too. I occasionally wonder what it must have have been like to live during the reign of some of the Roman Emperors who were completely radio-rentals. Caligula and his horse currently come to mind.
Reply to michael hart
Caligula and his horse currently come to mind.
If we had a few more “Noble Incatatus” types in the senate, it might be an improvement.
I sometimes think I should become a survivalist. Thanks to Eric, this is one of those times. Darn.
Climate alarmists already have that covered IMO… http://wattsupwiththat.com/2015/08/22/meet-climate-survivalists-new-consumer-demographic/
I sometimes think I should become a survivalist.
Be advised: their survival rate is not particularly encouraging.
karabar
The gullibility of some fools is unfathomable. For instance, here is a syndicated columnist of many years’ experience that, having gulped down the Koolaid, has faith in Gaia’s Church of Thermageddon and the Apocalypse, and brushes off terrorism as a nuisance.
http://www.straight.com/news/420321/gwynne-dyer-explains-why-terrorism-overblown-and-why-islamists-want-western-countries
Reply to karabar
I took a look at your link. Facepalm doesn’t do it justice. Observa’s link from above is an eyeopener.
Why France will do nothing about the Paris Massacre: Spengler
BY DAVID P. GOLDMAN on NOVEMBER 15, 2015 in AT TOP WRITERS, DAVID P. GOLDMAN, MIDDLE EAST, SPENGLER
Ignored in news coverage of the Paris massacre is the single most pertinent piece of background: A 2014 opinion poll found that ISIS had an approval rating in France (at 16%) almost as high as President Francois Holland (at 18%). In the 18-to-24-year-old demographic, ISIS’ support jumped to 27%. Muslims comprise about a tenth of France’s population, so the results imply that ISIS had the support of the overwhelming majority of French Muslims (and especially Muslim youth), as well as the endorsement of a large part of the non-Muslim Left.
why-terrorism-overblown
The problem being that these overblown things seem to keep blowing up.
Let’s not forget that old Christiana ‘Charlie Chaplin’ Figueres has been threatening to chop the head off anyone who doesn’t toe the line at the 21st Conference Of The Partygoers, so ‘climate change’ is definitely encouraging a few swivel-eyed lunatics.
There is a radical cult in Shite Islam called “Twelvers”, that wishes to bring about Armageddon, thereby bringing about the Second Coming of the 12th Imam, followed by the obliteration of all infidels in the world….
Iran’s previous PM Ahmadinejad is a “Twelver”, which explains why he worked so hard to establish an nuke program, with the eventual goal of creating Armageddon.
Yes, I understand how crazy this may sound, but as a common CIA adage explains, “when dealing with Jihadists, NEVER rule out crazy”…..
john byatt
Tol just threw you under a bus
Michael Selden
I’m pretty sure the greatest threat t our security are Luna Lovegood’s Wrakspurts, or maybe snipes. We definitely need to focus trillions of dollars of spending and regulation on those.
Reply to Michael Selden
If outlawing guns is supposed to end gun violence, why don’t we just outlaw terrorists?
When your religion says CC is the biggest threat and you’re a faithful believer, no amount of reality will change your mind. The only answer is for rational society to continue to marginalize the socialist-democrats at the ballot box.
CarlF
A trip over to Slate is enlightening. The left is convinced that Sanders is correct, that climate change in the middle east has led to the poverty that created ISIS, and that if we can reduce CO2, everything will be fine again, or something like that. They also think that climate change has led to the migration of 157.8 million people. Not 158 million mind you. OK, so they think man is causing the climate to change this time, fine, but what they don’t get is that reducing CO2 is impossible without starving half the population. Maybe that doesn’t bother them, or they think we can just conjure up the power out of magical windmills. Anyway, a visit to Slate is a trip to a fantasy world.
Reply to CarlF
So Slate and Sander’s are convinced that globull warming is the cause of the middle east mess, and their corrections are apparently going to take a couple of hundred years to get real results to correct. Seems like a major logic flaw in there somewhere…..
Reply to BFL
Did you mean Gullible warming?
Apparently the middle east was a paradise prior to 1950.
And when gas prices skyrocket in 25 years as the oil wells start running dry, they’ll be the first to whine about the rising costs of fossil fuels and why the government isn’t doing enough to keep the gas in their gas tanks.
Reply to AndyJ
In the last couple of decades, I recall TWO episodes, quite separated in time, to regulate the price of a gallon of gas in the U.S., as prices passed the $4/gallon mark.//
Mark and two Cats
Heh – Hilary is a bigger security threat than Climate Change.
Reply to Mark and two Cats
…plus 10 Mark, and certainly not just her email scandal, or Benghazi, which she “accepted full responsibility for” while at the same time spending hours lying and denying any responsibility.
The Hillary and the O appear to have only one affect in the ME, that of strengthening the position of Jihadists terrorists both Shia and Sunni; in Libya, where Gadhafi, a long neutered terrorist threat, was killed by the Hillary, with no foresight or planning on what would take place in the power vacuum that followed! So the Hillary cackled about this killing, “We came, we saw, Gadhafi died” and then in Iran, where we gave the largest state sponsors of terrorism hundreds of billions of dollars to play their nuclear games, and
in Egypt, where thankfully the O’s Muslim Brotherhood push failed, and in Syria where we gave arms to ISIS in a failed attempt of purportedly supporting “moderates” of similar if slightly less overt genocidal disposition. In Syria the O has, like Hillary in Libya, had ZERO follow up plan for who is to replace Assad, who at least protected the few remaining Christians. Apparently the O’s post Assad plan was to simply let the Jihadists have another state while spending hundreds of millions of dollars to train the only five moderates actually found in the M.E.
Now the O wants to import hundreds of thousands of unfiltered “moderates” because it is working so well in the E.U.
So yes Mark, progressive elitist ideology is the biggest security threat we face.
Reply to David A
In Democrat circles, accepting full responsibility means you get a raise and a promotion.
Bernie’s defense of ISIS atrocities, climate change made them do it. Go after Exxon and Mobil … nuts
Bernie Sanders is a useful idiot. Keep talking Bernie.
This article is a classic example of indoctrinating the audience to lap up the next step – exercising the precautionary principle against perceived threats. Maybe that only means the precautionary principle is vulnerable to dire circumstances that make it the lesser evil. How long before those who failed with RICO begin a new campaign targeting climate terrorists (avoids the hated climate denier meme, at least) while pounding the drum of the precautionary principle? My guess is some organization somewhere is already at work on this and it will arise in some form at COP21.
Back on topic, Bernie is wrong on two counts but he’s never really been the sharpest knife in the drawer.
Steve Lohr
Bernie is just one of the many components of the caldron of political slop bubbling before our eyes. I don’t need to list much to give one a case of the sweats. Russia looking for land, France going full bore blaster, Western politics in full pussy mode and rising powerful, huge, and unstable economies vulnerable to crisis, total world dependence on everything coming from somewhere else, an insane diversion of investments into toy power generation, a proliferation of entitled populations who demand they be cared for at an ever increasing rate, and no end in sight for any of this. I need not go on. All we need is to sparge in a catalyst and who knows what kind of troll will leap from the pot.
WUWT is doing untold damage to its reputation for even handedness with this recent foray into ‘politics’.
Shoddy science and corruption can be condemned from any point on the political spectrum.
The amount of irrational hatred and ignorance on display here over the last couple of days has left me feeling a little queasy. I really don’t want to turn my back on this site, but I will if you keep this up.
Reply to Charles Nelson
100 times agreed.
Some guy says climate is the #1 threat? and you think AW is being political?
REALLY ???????
Reply to AndyG55
+ 100 [there was a need to balance “les”}
Jim in London
Irrational hated making you feel queasy you want to turn your back on it then challenge it instead.
If Paris has taught us anything it. Is in the face of the onslaught of hated we can’t run away.
Climate debate Climate Skeptism is part of the democratic process which we have to continue the dead and the injured in Paris we owe them that
I’m not picking on Bernie because he is left wing, I’m criticising his views on climate change.
When left wingers express healthy skepticism about climate issues, I’m happy to praise their views. e.g. http://wattsupwiththat.com/2015/10/12/freeman-dyson-democrat-supporter-climate-skeptic/
There is a political dimension to the climate craze – if climate alarmism was a purely scientific mistake, it would have withered and died long ago. Political stupidity can have real and serious consequences, if it isn’t challenged.
emsnews
Samuel C. Cogar
Apparently one of the younger generation that truly believes that ….. “Emotionally offending words will break your bones but sticks and stones will never harm you”.
T’is utterly amazing the number of people that make “life and death decisions” …. based on the “queasy” feelings in their stomach.
Reply to Samuel C. Cogar
I am curious though what “irrational hatred and ignorance” the poster was referring to before threatening to run off to his safe space.
The left has a long history of defining any view that they disagree with as hateful.
JustSteve
Politics is what drives AGW proponents. You cannot separate the two when every proposal they make either requires billions of dollars of other people’s money or, in the most extreme cases, incarceration or execution of those that disagree with their prescriptions.
While Anthony and the contributors to WUWT most often stick to the science, pointing out the politics is unavoidable IF you’re paying attention. Scientists can’t, on their own, lay a hand on your money or person. Governments can.
It’s called living in reality.
The trolls are out in force, demanding that the failures of their peculiar religion remain hidden from the masses.
I’m curious, how do you deal with Bernie with these comments about others who disagree with him?
“In a statement, Sen. Sanders said:
I applaud President Obama for recognizing that climate change is the great planetary crisis facing our country and the world. I support his plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants and to promote more wind and solar power and other sources of renewable energy.
It is time for Republicans in Congress to stop obstructing efforts to transform our energy system away from fossil fuels and toward energy efficiency and renewable energy sources.
I understand that Republicans, including many of those running for president, are dependent on the Koch brothers, oil companies, and other fossil-fuel contributors. Maybe for once they can overcome the needs of their campaign contributors and worry instead about the planet they are leaving their kids and grandchildren and young people all over the world.”
Do you find truth in these statements from Bernie?
Are you comfortable to eliminate fossil fuels and starve the world?
Climate change debate exists because it is political. The science is actually pretty well documented though ignored in favor of models and it is models alone that fuels the politics. No discussion of climate today can be without politics and that has been true since Hansen’s gangsters fiddled with the thermostat at the congressional hearings those many years ago.
Gerhard Kramm
There are many reasons to vote for a GOP candidate. Most of them are called Bernie Sanders.
Sanders? Is this guy into chicken?
Does yummy chicken !!
(or is that chicken-little)
Thanks for that inspirational photo at the top of the page. After that test, there was no Bikini Atoll.
Reply to Mike McMillan
It’s still there. What is gone is the test site, replaced with a ~200m diameter submerged crater.
Reply to Patrick
Some of the warships anchored off the island survived the test and had to sunk later. The BB USS New York and the CV USS Saratoga come to mind.
Eh…. I think you missed some humor there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88QOmxSa-IE
michael 🙂
I doubt N Korea can make a nuke. They were probably given one by a friend to keep up appearances. Their missile program consists of about forty Russian engineers who lost their jobs back home.
One of the greatest contributions to keeping the world safe from nuclear weapons was South Africa’s decision to pretend to be making pebble bed reactors long enough for the old boys to collect their pension checks.
One of the gravest threats from nukes is Iran trying to take out Saudi Arabia. The casual Westener knows little of where the real religious animosities lie. Taking pot shots at the infidels is a sideshow.
Well a nuclear fissile bomb is not really needed to fill people with fear. All is needed is some radioactive material, such as found in medical equipment, and a conventional bomb, and a few city blocks are brought to a standstill!
The ultimate fear weapon, yet the reality is that it’s fairly easy to clean up such contamination.
Guys with Geiger counters in protective suits pick up the biggest pieces, then set up filters in the storm water drains and bring out fire hoses.
The area will remain marginally above background for a few years, but the reality is that background radiation varies tremendously depending on where you live. Living in the Rockies will expose you to 2 or 3 times more radiation over your lifetime than you would get living on the coast.
Higher elevation means more cosmic radiation and granite is a natural concentrator of uranium.
For that matter, your granite counter top will set off most Geiger counters.
Tour Montparnasse was evacuated because… it was discovered that some asbestos was present.
People have been working there for years. Everything was stopped because they could not take the risk of a few more days of “contamination”.
Don’t come in France to do business.
Don’t invest in France.
Crazyness is the norm.
Or something less obvious like a slurry of radioactive material dumped into the water tank of a street sweeper. Any science fiction writer can come up with many ways to deliver a deadly payload without drawing attention to themselves with explosives. If the purpose is to project terror you really only need to do simple but terrifying things.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Hahn
I thought the target was Israel?
Indeed it is, however any ideology based on taking the head off of anyone who disagrees with you, is going to manifest that ideology in perpetual wars, both external, and internal as in Sunni vs Shia. This along with a well trained and armed military has kept Israel alive. In Islamic ideology world domination is the goal, they just have trouble defining the specifics of who the leaders are while trying to get there.
Reply to Bryan
Sorry, presses wrong key.
What does this essay hope to achieve.
The author is clearly a Republican.
Turning a purely scientific question about the effect of increased CO2 in the atmosphere into a political football is no help to the skeptic cause.
This ya – boo slanging match approach will alienate Democrats and others on the left.
In the fullness of time the effect of atmospheric CO2 will be fully understood and hopefully no-one will feel obliged to change which party the y support.
“….. will alienate Democrats and others on the left.”
You can’t alienate “the left” any more than what they already are.
So, in pointing out what a socialist Democrat (Bernie’s own term) says you’re able to divine someone else’s political affiliation.
So, what will the Power Ball numbers be next Wednesday?
“What does this essay hope to achieve?”
If you support the idea of blaming 1400 years of Islamic terrorism on your SUV then this post is not for you.
The following were not caused by your SUV…
The Paris Killers were Muslim
The Shoe Bomber was a Muslim
The Beltway Snipers were Muslims
The Fort Hood Shooter was a Muslim
The underwear Bomber was a Muslim
The U.S.S. Cole Bombers were Muslims
The Madrid Train Bombers were Muslims
The Bafi Nightclub Bombers were Muslims
The London Subway Bombers were Muslims
The Moscow Theater Attackers were Muslims
The Boston Marathon Bombers were Muslims
The Pan-Am flight #93 Bombers were Muslims
The Air France Entebbe Hijackers were Muslims
The Iranian Embassy Takeover, was by Muslims
The Beirut U.S. Embassy bombers were Muslims
The Libyan U.S. Embassy Attack was by Muslims
The Buenos Aires Suicide Bombers were Muslims
The Israeli Olympic Team Attackers were Muslims
The Kenyan U.S, Embassy Bombers were Muslims
The Saudi, Khobar Towers Bombers were Muslims
The Beirut Marine Barracks bombers were Muslims
The Besian Russian School Attackers were Muslims
The first World Trade Center Bombers were Muslims
The Bombay & Mumbai India Attackers were Muslims
The Achille Lauro Cruise Ship Hijackers were Muslims
The September 11th 2001 Airline Hijackers were Muslims
Pointing out that Sanders is an idiot means you are clearly a Republican?
If I were to point out that Hillary lied in her claims regarding gun deaths, would that make me a Republican too?
Sanders can be an idiot independently of party affiliation of who ever notices his idiocy.
I have no hesitation praising Democrats when they say something sensible about Climate Change. http://wattsupwiththat.com/2015/10/12/freeman-dyson-democrat-supporter-climate-skeptic/
I’m not picking on Bernie because he is a Democrat, I’m criticising the silly things he says about Climate Change.
No 1 threat eh,
the world has been greening for the last 30 years, food price index is at an 8 year low-
http://www.climatedepot.com/2015/11/15/noaa-u-s-deaths-caused-by-severe-weather-hit-22-year-low-in-2014/
Food is so cheap nobody grows it anymore. Inspired by Yogi Berra.
CO2 induced Climate Change disappears into insignificance compared with several real threats to mankind from natural disasters caused from within the earth’s crust and from outer space let alone from the ever mutating bugs and viruses that continuously invade our bodies.
The human race also has the ability to go a long way in destroying itself in a Dr Strangelove scenario that is not impossible at some stage of our future.
But to-day, I do not think that ISIS has the capacity or the desire to use a nuclear weapon against the West. Even if remotely possible I am sure that the US President from either side of the political spectrum would have no hesitation in ensuring that the West obliterated their Caliphate out of existence first… and ISIS must realise that and want to leave a some sort of legacy no matter how many virgins are waiting up there in the desert sky.
No, I am sure our immediate and mid term threat is unfortunately going to be a lot more of what we have seen in Paris – cheap, effective and very hard to prevent. The first thing we need to in combating it is to divert sufficient funds and the unity and will from the non problem towards a solution to the real one.
Reply to King of Cool
Sorry king of fools, The ISIS goal is to bring about Armageddon via a Caliphate !!
I do not think that ISIS has … the desire to use a nuclear weapon against the West
Would you invite someone into your house, when that person fundamentally believes that God’s will is that they throw you out of your house?
the problem people fail to realize is that Islam is not homogeneous. There a different schools of Islamic Law. Some require that you convert of die. Others will tolerate your existence so long as you are willing to submit and pay.
But in all cases you either must convert to Islam, submit to the authority of Islam, or die. This is God’s will. There is no middle ground. There is no tolerant multiculturalism.
I have no doubt that ISIS would use a nuclear weapon if they had one.
>>I’m not suggesting that even Iran, which holds regular
>>public “death to America” rallies, necessarily actually wants
>>to blow up an American city.
Of course they do, that is why this is so dangerous. Look up ‘eschatology’, and start to worry.
Iranias are Shia ‘twelvers’. Like ex-president Armadinnerjacket, they await the comming of Ali, the twelfth immam. The twelfth immam is currently hiding down a well, and he has been there for the last 1,200 years. And he will only come out if the well when Muslims are severely persecuted, and then he will save the righteous and everyone will become Muslim.
There are many Iranian clerics and politicians – just like Armadinnerjacket – who believe that the best way to get the immam out of the well is to arrange a nuclear strike against Israel or America. Then tere will be a retalliation, which will be the ‘persecution’ of Muslims, and the immam will come out of the well and lead Iran to world domination. This is why Armadinnerjacket made that eshatology speech in the UN, saying that Israel should be destroyed. I will look out for it when I get back home. I have trouble with videos on the iPad.
Sound crazy? Yeah, sure, but it is not unlike the Chrestian belief in Armageddon. And this is why the Iranians want a nuclear bomb so badly – they want to start the eschatological Armageddon process, so they will eventually triumph over the West. The old Cold War doctrine of M.A.D. does not work with Iran, because they WANT to die.
And people like Obama and his advisors know this full well, because they sacked Robert Spencer for telling the CIA all about this, back in 2011. So having been informed about Shia eschatology, which has been a central component of Shia doctrine for 1,200 years, you have to ask yourself why Obama agreed to give Iran nuclear technology. Just whose side is this guy on? What are his true intentions for America and the West??
Obama was raised as a muslim..period !!!
Islam spawned ~700n years from the Judeo/Christian rubbish.
I really love it when atheists go out of their way to prove that they know nothing.
Well, Patrick is kinda right in that Islam came from Judaeo-Christianity. Most of the historical texts the K refers to are short synopses of Torah stories, but shorn of their detail, and many of their characters, and much of their meaning (the K is quite short an frustratingly repetitive). Many of these stories have a slightly different view to the standard Torah. And since the K mentions the flight of the Sabaeans in the early 6th century a number of times, it is likely that the Torah stories came via Saba.
The K then adds the history of Muhummad’s military campaigns against the Meccan camel trains and against the Jews of Medina. (Muhummad was a petty warlord and camel-train raider.) And many of these passages are not printable on a family website. And if you mix all of that together – voilla, you have the K. It is not very inspirational.
Christians believe that it is God who will bring about Armageddon and that there is nothing man can do to change the time table already set down by God.
In the past, this site was very careful to not box itself in, politically. Appeals to rational thinking were the key point, using only science and clarity.
The dangers of writing about the political scene in general is divisive and counter productive. It will divide, not unite. Another point here: the people threatening all humanity with nuclear war are the leaders of the top nuclear power nations, that is, European governments, US governments, Russian and Chinese governments all going at each other in one way or another and slipping into WWIII.
This is a political problem due to no one wanting to disarm first.
And we are so used to this which has existed only in the last 60 years, we don’t even think about this anymore.
Reply to emsnews
Disarming first could well precipitate WW three. “MAD” is an effective policy, terrible, scary, but effective. The nuclear genie cannot be put back in the bag, but effort must be made to prevent insane dark age ideology from acquiring nuclear weapons, because “MAD” will not be effective with the insane.
In the US we have a political party blaming rule the world dark age ideology on CAGW. That is news WUWT is, IMV, obligated to cover.
Wolves do not attack sheep that are protected by dogs. If the sheep disarm, by removing the dog’s teeth, the wolves will attack.
All predators (including people) pick on the weak. They avoid a fight with someone able to defend themselves.
As Sun Tzu taught more than 2000 years ago. The Art of War is to prepare for War, so that you can avoid War. Your enemies must always be convinced that should they attack you, they would be destroyed.
The idiocy of the left knows no bounds.
1) It is the left that is pushing the AGW lunacy.
2) Just having nuclear weapons means you are threatening the world with annihilation? I suppose you are one of those guys who feels threatened every time he sees a gun?
3) It’s your style of pacifism that led to WWII, and it will probably cause WWIII as well. Not those evil people with weapons.
I am not particularly interested in the political leaning articles, and much prefer the science. I would be happy to see almost no political led articles, but that said, I consider Climate Change to be 85% political, about 14% poor science, and about 1% (or less) solid science.
Given the politicalised nature of cAGW, and Climate Change, it is impossible to stick entirely to the science and to completely ignore the underlying politics that drive this forward.
kelleydr
Of course Sanders believes in CAGW – he “feels the burn”!
Bernie Sanders is comfortable with and 100% sure that he won’t be the Democratic nominee. He’s now simply trying to make the Primary race appear to be a serious competition, as opposed to a Hillary coronation and posterior buss-fest. Not coincidentally, this is a same tack the dominant left-leaning mass media takes toward Hillary. Oh sure, they’ll take a few gentle jabs at her, to make in look like they’re not completely partisan and in the tank for her. Then they’ll endorse her and slam the Republicans.
Reply to Mickey Reno
Mickey,
The way I see it is much the same as you do. Bernie Sanders was put up to this just to make Empress Hillary look palatable in comparison. This gives the Dems a choice of the loon or the liar and since the end justifies the means, the liar should be the shoe-in nominee.
Oops! But… Clinton has so many negatives among Democrats that the primary voters may just go with the loon. And there are enough Democrats that see Bernie as only slightly left of center that he’s not considered a loon by a larger number of progressives.
You and I agree, Mickey, on what seems to be the obvious strategy being pursued by the Dems, but what if it turns out that they picked the wrong guy and Bernie wins in the primaries? Things could get really interesting, eh?
Jeff Glassman
Re: Bernie Sanders & AGW 11/15/15:
Obama is losing the War on Terror,
Obama lost the War in Iraq,
Obama is losing the War in Afghanistan, his favorite war,
Obama is losing the Cold War.
Soviet Socialists have reason to hope,
National Socialists have reason to hope,
all Socialists have reason to hope.
Bernie Sanders has reason to hope.
Climate Changes (Change’s) everything.
Reply to Jeff Glassman
Losing a War is good, …… when you do it to protect and embolden “your own” without causing harm to yourself.
Re: Samuel C. Cogar 11/17/15 0420:
As Rick said, “We’ll always have Paris.” Or Benghazi. Or 9-11. Or Klinghoffer. The list seems endless. See David A’s short list, above. 11/16/2015 @ 05:23 am.
Cogar reminds me of Nina Conti’s Granny, who said that her departed husband, Frank, was a comedian. Told jokes during the war. Then, sadly, the war ended.
Otherwise, his comment is indecipherable, Obamese.
Obama, whose universal active verb is “make sure [shore]”. Does no one else hear this ingrained signal of incompetence?
Jeff G,
If one never tells a lie …. then they won’t have to unlie it.
It is quite obvious that you deciphered my comment the second you read it.
Me positive your subconscious mind “triggered” your silly conscious response of an “Oh my gawd” self-realization.
Resourceguy
Bernie is still in character. Don’t wake him up.
Re: MarkW 11/16/15 0634:
Democrats push gun control; create gun-free sanctuary cities, schools, restaurants, theaters, malls, arenas, churches; maniacs come dancing out of the woodwork to shoot up the soft targets.
Obama withdraws the boots, terrorists attack, Obama sends in the dress shoes. International gun control in full bloom.
Robert Clark
Democrats such as Sanders and Obama are terrorism deniers.
Sanders isn’t alone in arguing that climate change has the potential to make international conflicts worse. According to Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, “Extreme weather, climate change, and public policies that affect food and water supplies will probably create or exacerbate humanitarian crises and instability risks.” The Department of Defense says that climate change “poses immediate risks to U.S. national security” and has the potential to exacerbate terrorism. There’s also substantial evidence that drought linked to climate change helped spark Syria’s civil war.
Reply to Luke
Luke: Oboma’s political minions – at ANY government-paid level in ANY current government bureaucracy! – are not a source of truth about anything.
Reply to RACookPE1978
Oh I see. If government scientists or administrators suggest that global warming will have negative consequences they are political hacks. If they present information that suggests the some impacts of climate change may be less dire (Zwally’s recent paper for instance) there is no questioning of their results. That is the definition of hypocrisy.
Yes, government bureaucrats,”educators” and “scientists” have been paid 92 billions the past 3 years alone to spread their hypocritical propaganda. You can buy a lot of “democrat government politicians” for 31 trillion in carbon trading futures, and even some more for 1.3 trillion in new carbon taxes.
And they can be, and they enthusiastically are, being bought and paid for.
No, Luke, you really don’t see anything.
Did you manage to fail to notice the Climategate and the “Cause”? Did you manage to fail to notice the systematic distortion of climate science, or what passes for science, by the Obama administration?
Are you for real?
Thankfully the climate is rather stable. When it does change it looks like this:
http://hugefloods.com/Scablands.html
Reply to dp
That’s from when the ice from the last glaciation melted. Impressive.
“Sanders isn’t alone in arguing that climate change has the potential to make international conflicts worse.”
Of course he isn’t.
There is an inexhaustible supply of credulous alarmists, and there always will be.
We will never reach peak stupid.
Bernie on Ronda Rousy defeat.
http://i.embed.ly/1/display/resize?key=1e6a1a1efdb011df84894040444cdc60&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpbs.twimg.com%2Fmedia%2FCT41f9iVAAEvuOd.png
François Hollande just finished his boring speech in front of the whole Parlement, the “congress” (Assemblée nationale + Sénat).
The speech was silly and ignorant, confusing security and safety: in the Constitution “sûreté, résistance à l’oppression” doesn’t mean “security”. Safety means the protection against abuse by the State. Security is something else; either this buffoon doesn’t understand the difference or he hopes we don’t.
I lost track but he managed to end with something about the cleanness of the planet.
Note: The constitutional reform wanted by Sarkozy created the right for the President to talk in front of the congress. The President cannot enter the Parliament and talk, according to the Constitution, he is the only citizen who cannot enter (following a fear of a potential wannabe dictator getting full power). When Sarkozy proposed that the President could make ONE speech in front of “le congrès” there was a lot of criticisms and the constitutional reform was described as one for a dictator.
But yesterday the President declared State of emergency which creates a right to control the medias.
The reform of the Constitution by Sarkozy was probably the most significant reform of these last years, and the greatest increase of individual rights. Only now people are beginning to say so, because they hate Sarkozy so much (for good reasons) they couldn’t say so before.
How long before this bunch force us into drinking Guyana Punch to “save the planet”?
Reply to TRM
When they realize all animal life creates CO2 with every breath we take.
The “threat” of manmade climate change, which is what they always mean by “climate change” is pure myth, so the climate liar’s use of a “national security threat” due to “climate change” is a ploy, meant to trade on people’s fears of terrorism. Pushed to it’s logical conclusion, those who “deny climate change” could then be considered as “security threats” or worse.
I’ve already been called a “traitor to humanity” for pointing out that plants love CO2. It’s only a matter of time before they demand we be jailed for not worshipping in their insane cult…oh wait, that has already begun.
I can’t wait to vote for tweedle dee or tweedle dumb. Tough decisions ahead.
Nikola Milovic
The event in Paris, surprised every honest man, and nobody asked who was brought up in this situation, many countries that were destroyed for no reason and flee from them all and even terrorists. Who is more terrorists? Those who became terrorists because of external influence or one that is all prepared to form terrorism ”
I feel sorry for the people in Paris or in any place where killed as fair, but I wonder: How many “tears spilled” Westerners are trying to destroy Serbia, killed more than 5,000 people, destroyed everything they could, with such “poor technique “the period of about 100 days, with 2,000 modern aircraft” merciful angels “. Few were they so destruction, but ensure themselves from the Serbs for the future billions of years, spewing “poor and osiraomašeni” uranium, and now, every year the number of patients with cancer exceeds several tens of thousands of innocents.
How do we call these who have sent so many “angels of mercy” to “terrorist” Serbia. France’s Kouchner probably enjoyed watching a “cultural and well-educated” Albanians have a lot of efforts to “defeat” the enemies of Europeanization cross on the church from the Middle Ages.
What do you think what fate awaits those who have made a “humanitarian wasteland” of Serbia.
We will see whether anyone from Europe and America to express condolences and was to admit that these “angels” were terrorists to the nth dimension.
Reply to Nikola Milovic
So, this wasn’t a war? There weren’t two sides fighting to establish their superiority? Aircraft…”angels of destruction”…just roared out of nowhere, flown by imperialist aggressors bent on unjust destruction of Serbs? And who then, was slaughtering Croats? Was that also the terrorists from other nations? And did the imperialist nations institute genocidal rape against Bosnians? I suppose they don’t count.
Paris is not the same. It seems a different forum would be more appropriate to discuss the pros and cons of propagandizing genocide.
Nikola, perhaps you have a language issue, as I could not follow your post, but the events in Paris surprised exactly zero rational people. Merkel of course was “shocked”.
I feel sorry for the people in Paris or in any place where killed as fair, but I wonder: How many “tears spilled” … Westerners are trying to destroy Serbia, killed more than 5,000 people, destroyed everything they could, with such “poor technique “the period of about 100 days, with 2,000 modern aircraft” merciful angels “. Few were they so destruction, but ensure themselves from the Serbs for the future billions of years, spewing “poor and osiraomašeni” uranium, and now, every year the number of patients with cancer exceeds several tens of thousands of innocents.
How do we call these who have sent so many “angels of mercy” to “terrorist” Serbia.
Hmmmn. Ask Hillary and Bill Clinton (typical modern democrat liberal immoral progressives). They were the ones who needed to “invent” a War in the Balkan States to deflect questions and attentions from Clinton’s impeachment and financial embarrassments (er, bribery) scandals.
No refutation of misconceptions, no facts, nothing will dissuade true believers. Make no mistake, globalwarmism has all the symptoms of a full-blown, radical religion.
otropogo
Does anyone here honestly believe you can become a US Senator (let alone a Democratic Party Presidential Candidate!) while speaking out frankly on every topic? Really??
Obama recently quoted the French “principles” of “liberte, egalite, fraternite” as having inspired the corresponding American ones (plus “In (our) God We Trust”, or course). I’d happily settle for just the first of those, but so far, none of them have been realized on either side of the Atlantic.
So, let’s be realistic. Bernie Sanders wants to raise important issues, and to do that, he can’t afford to be tuned out automatically by the readership of the American mass media. In our “democratic” system of “representation”, in which all of the essential decisions are made before the people even get a look, let alone a vote, it’s all about choosing the best of a bad lot.
I live in Quebec, the most authoritarian of the five Canadian provinces I’ve experienced. And one of the best things I can say about living in Quebec, is that it borders on the State of Vermont, arguably the least authoritarian state in the USA.
How? Because in Vermont, not only resident US citizens, but even reputable aliens visiting from abroad are automatically trusted with sidearms for self-defence.
In Quebec, even after having been screened, tested, and re-screened regularly over a period decades, Canadian citizens are not allowed to convey any firearm via any means of public transport except by taxi (no bus, train, subway, ferry, airline), and sidearm owners can only take their sidearms (unloaded and under lock and key, of course) to an (expensive, mostly by invitation only) shooting club with a special permit, for which they must take and pass (and of course, pay for) a course in French, and at which their attendance must be meticulously recorded and transmitted to the provincial police. Club officials and members, and members of the public are also encouraged to communicate any suspicions or misgivings they might have about any gun oiwner to the police.
So, what can one say about the democratic, let alone patriotic, commitment of a government that doesn’t trust its own law-abiding citizens with arms for self-defence?
I’d choose the Vermont model, given the chance. And Bernie Sanders is the Senator from Vermont.
Reply to otropogo
otropogo It is the people of Vermont who protect their own rights. Not Mr. Sanders.
Vermonters can be peculiar people, they tend to get argumentative if antagonized, some of the Revolutionary War battles were fought there, they went very very badly for the British/Hessians
I like Vermonters and Vermont, As I kid and young adult I often vacationed there. There is no place like New England in the autumn. I miss it.
Reply to Mike the Morlock
And they have a single payer health care system too. Oh wait….
Mike the Morlock . ” It is the people of Vermont who protect their own rights. Not Mr. Sanders.”
I get that Mike, but it speaks in his favour that they elect him to represent them in the Senate.
I’ve got a Vermont connection too. In my youth I served briefly in the first British regular regiment formed in North America, originally called the Queen’s Rangers. They got whooped in Vermont, but the fault apparently lay in the inferiority of their smooth-bore muskets, which let the Green Mountain Boys pick them off from a safe distance with their rifled barrels.
To paraphrase:
‘Does anyone here honestly believe you can become a… Presidential Candidate while speaking out frankly on every topic? Really??’ I mean, except for The Donald. ☺
Maybe that’s why he’s so far out in front…
eddie willers
Ben Carson’s theory of the Pyramids as storage bins has more validity than Bernie’s climate change causes terrorism.
It’s Hubble’s lesser known second law which states that political galaxies furthest from viability are flying away from reality at greater velocity in a linear relationship. See Gore and Kerry for plotted points on the graph.
I’m not suggesting that even Iran, which holds regular public “death to America” rallies, necessarily actually wants to blow up an American city.
Straight after they’ve vitrified Tel Aviv.
Reply to catweazle666
…exactly, they just do not wish to get caught. Their ultimate goal is likely an EMP fired from an unknown source in the Atlantic with instructions to sink itself after launch.
Having worked in Iran, the average Iranian I met is not so different from the rest of us. The Mullah’s on the other hand, frighten the typical Iranian even more than us.
jmorpuss
America has to create wars just to justify to the people their military spending. https://www.nationalpriorities.org/cost-of/war/
Global Warming / Climate Change was put in place to cover up the effects of these experiments. http://geopolitics.co/2015/06/06/us-air-force-admits-they-can-control-weather/
Can someone please explain this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jjt17Z8fxWs
Reply to jmorpuss
I think you need to get your tin foil hat fixed, the Z-rays are frying your brain cell.
Or perhaps you could try builders’ lead flashing, 10SWG would probably be arequate.
Joel Snider
I live outside Portland, Oregon. I’m already seeing idiots with ‘Ready for Bernie’ stickers on their cars.
http://iceagenow.info/2015/11/muslim-world-laughs-at-obamas-speech-video/#more-17316
willhaas
The climate change we are experiencing is caused by the sun and the oceans and Man does not have the power to change it. There is no real evidence that CO2 has any effect on climate. Man has been unable to change a single weather event let alone the climate. So let us spend a lot of time and money trying to change things that we just cannot. The sun may suddenly explode so let us spend time worrying about that. Another star may come close enough to the sun to cause a radical change in the Earth’s orbit. Let us spend a lot of money worrying about that one too as is we could do anything to prevent it..
Thanks, Paul Westhaver, for the statements by the Liberal Democrats about Saddam Insane’s WMD program, and why they thought he was dangerous to the United States.
Bush 43 gets all the blame for the Iraq war, but we know the U.S. had a long confrontational history with Saddam, long before George W. Bush came on the scene. He just happened to be president when everything came to a head.
Now, the Liberal Democrats want to act like they were just innocent bystanders to all the events, and had nothing to do with pushing the nation into the Iraq war.
I might borrow some of your quotes for another forum sometime, but I’ll give you the credit. 🙂
Reply to TA
The true record of the past eludes the deluded left.
I am old enough to remember the circumstances and young enough to still …remember. If you know what I mean.
I got the list from, of all places,… snopes. They are all yours.
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To Promote Climate Alarm, Good News Is Regularly Portrayed as a Disaster
MIT Technology Review: Pandemic Denial Shows Rising Climate Deaths Might Not Lead to Action
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LA Times: Children “literally organizing out of climate anxiety”
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Title: Phantom Lives
Author: Elizabeth Loraine
Genre: YA Paranormal Mystery
Another great series from top selling author Elizabeth Loraine!!!
From the author of Royal Blood Chronicles comes her paranormal series Phantom Lives!!
After the sudden death of her parents Abigail Black decides to take her life back from her abusive boyfriend, Dallas, and start over. She is drawn south from her childhood home in Memphis into a world she thought only existed in her dreams. Ones that she has had since she was a small child, of a place so real, she could describe everything and everyone in minute detail. And there's Bill, a man who has her cautiously believing in love again.
Suddenly she discovers that the place in her dreams really exists and it is calling her to it. Why?
Another page turning romance adventure from Elizabeth Loraine. Phantom Lives intertwines the modern world with the post-Civil War world of Collier, a plantation Abigail has had dreams about her entire life. Now she is about to find out why. It's a fantasy world of spirits and immortals built in a way which fans of Ms Loraine’s will again thoroughly enjoy. Find out who Abigail was in the past, and how it changes everything.
I grew up in a small northern Minnesotan town married my high school sweetheart, had two beautiful children and as soon as we could we moved to a warmer climate. I have worked with my husband building and decorating custom homes for years. After loving every kind of vampire book, movie and series I decided that I wanted to know more. I can write a book I thought, how hard can that be? Well.... But I stuck to it and finished my first book Royal Blood Chronicles Book One in August 2009. I now have six books in the series and am about to release book two of my new series Phantom Lives. My parents always told me that I could do anything that I wanted, work hard, study and do it right. I believe that and live that way every day.
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Look for Book Two of Phantom Lives, Phantom Lives Power, along with other books books written by Elizabeth Loraine, in her fantasy series, Royal Blood Chronicles...Katrina, the Beginning, The Protectors, The Dark Prince, Cain the Quest, Bloodline, Legacy, Redemption, Destiny and Sabine. Royal Blood Chronicle Novellas: Quinn, A Watchers Tale, Marcella, Vampire Mage and June 5th, Julius, the Coven.
˃˃˃ I loved the writers creativity. Vampires and such get old after a while and this was very refreshing. I loved every moment reading this book, I never wanted to put it down. I cannot wait to read the other books in this series! Adie
˃˃˃ I don't read too many book in this genre but I must say I loved this book. It was exciting and kept me on the edge on my seat wanting to know what happens next. Its about a woman who after losing her parents is taken advantage of by something very evil and has to find a way to get her life back. In her struggle for freedom she discovers she has a important destiny in life and will do everything in her power to fulfill it. It’s got paranormal romance and drama all rolled in to one it’s a definite must read.
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Home Industry News Releases Cider Culture Is Now the Official Publication of the American Cider Association
Cider Culture Is Now the Official Publication of the American Cider Association
LANCASTER, Pa. – Jan. 1, 2021 – Cider Culture announced today a partnership with the American Cider Association (ACA) to become its official publication, offering a new way for the ACA to communicate, educate and inform both cider makers and consumers.
Cider Culture, a 2020 Top 35 Cider Blog awardee, is a digital publication for cider lovers that features cider events, travel, recipes, news and interviews. It was co-founded in 2014 as a passion project by cider enthusiast and Dish LLC co-founder and CEO Mary Bigham.
“We created Cider Culture as a way to deepen our knowledge and share our appreciation for all things cider. We’ve explored the history and diversity of cider, and the genuine creativity and passion of those who make it,” said Bigham. “I’m excited for the publication’s next steps: to support this industry by forwarding the ACA’s mission. Our new focus will include advocacy, more storytelling, and a forum for the ACA’s programs, like the Certified Cider Professional Program, and its events, notably CiderCon®. We’ll also act as a platform to showcase amazing cider content from all across the web and provide a much-needed revenue stream for the ACA to continue to make an impact.
The American Cider Association is an organization of cider and perry producers in the United States. Its mission is to grow a diverse and successful U.S. cider industry by providing valuable information, resources and services to its members and by advocating on their behalf.
“We’ll be engaging our readership and developing new audiences to promote and amplify stories from across the ‘cidersphere,’” said Emily Kovach, Cider Culture editor-in-chief. “We’ll be doing so on a consumer level, but also as a robust partner to help the ACA’s members grow and evolve this industry.”
Look for Cider Culture to bring stories, tips, education and content that’s helpful to the cider lover, while providing value to makers by highlighting their products, elevating the discourse among producers, sharing forecasts and continuing to tell their stories, too. It will also be a way for makers to promote and share trends, latest technologies, best-practices and marketing tools, not just among cideries, but also with adjunct industries, such as manufacturers of packaging, juicing and pressing equipment, for example. Lastly, the partnership is a way to financially impact the industry; investing in Cider Culture in 2021 and beyond directly benefits the ACA.
“Advertising in Cider Culture creates a new revenue stream for the ACA which helps it forward its mission on behalf of its membership and the industry,” Bigham emphasized. “It’s a win-win as makers and industry professionals use these opportunities to not only promote their businesses, but also the cider industry as a whole. Each marketing dollar goes to the ACA.”
ACA Executive Director Michelle McGrath said, “When these industries work together, the entire cider world rises. We’re partnering with Cider Culture to share news that will impact producers and inform consumers. We’re building on Cider Culture’s existing strengths of telling our members’ stories, providing education and fun content, like gift-guides with additional consumer-focused fare and industry-focused resources. We believe this synergy will positively impact our members’ growth and success — and, that’s our number one goal.”
To stay current with ACA happenings, follow Cider Culture on the web, Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest. Contact Cider Culture to learn more about editorial coverage and sponsored content opportunities.
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‘An easy decision’ – Rob Key has his say on Crawley v Denly debate
by Wisden Staff July 11, 2020 - 8:38pm 2 minute read
Speaking on Sky Sports Cricket, pundit Rob Key said he would pick Zak Crawley over Joe Denly for England’s second Test against West Indies at Old Trafford.
England face a tough decision for that game, with regular captain Joe Root set to return to his usual spot at No.4 after the birth of his second child. Denly is England’s incumbent No.3, and has been credited with helping lay the platform for the middle order by blunting the new ball. But after his soft second innings dismissal for 29, chipping the part-time off-spin of Roston Chase to short midwicket, his average sits below 30.
Crawley is an opener by trade but was batting at No.4 in this match, making the possibility of Root coming in as a straight swap seem likely. But while he made only 10 in the first innings, his 76 was England’s only second-innings score above 50, and the highest score of the match so far. He has shown a capacity to learn on the job, improving on his top score in each of his first five Test matches, and now averages two runs more per dismissal than Denly.
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Key, a former Kent captain as well as an England opener, has batted alongside both Denly and Crawley in county cricket, and knows both of the pair well. He was put on the spot by co-commentator Michael Atherton to answer which of the two he would like to see retained for the second Test, but Key said the choice was a simple one.
“To be honest with you it’s quite an easy decision for me, I’d go Zak Crawley,” he said. “I’ve always thought that actually, even at the start of this game. Zak Crawley, good player.”
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Atherton wondered if the near 12-year difference in age between the pair could prove decisive. “A big factor will be age, not that age is a defining factor,” Atherton said. “But you’d have to think that there’s immeasurable improvement ahead of Crawley. But at 34, maybe not for Joe Denly.”
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Legislature approves NJ’s plan for legalized marijuana
Phil Lewis
State lawmakers approved a bill Thursday established the framework for New Jersey’s recreational adult-use marijuana industry, as approved by voters in a constitutional amendment six weeks ago.
Democrats approved the bill in mostly party-line votes of 23-17 in the Senate and 49-24 with six votes to abstain in the Assembly. Legislators also voted to downgrade the charges for possession of psychedelic mushrooms and, by a larger margin, to decriminalize the possession of up to 6 ounces of marijuana.
“It’s not something that I’m encouraging,” said state Sen. Nicholas Scutari, D-Union. “It is something that we need to do to right these many wrongs over these hundreds of years of prohibition against marijuana and create something that’s already there, regulate it and make it good for people and make it safe for people.”
Assemblywoman Annette Quijano, D-Union, said New Jersey voted Nov. 3 to turn the page on cannabis prohibition and that the enabling law directs revenues to cities that have been a focus of the drug war.
“This is a commitment to hope and opportunity, social and economic justice for New Jersey, especially the black and brown communities disproportionately affected by the marijuana prohibition, crime and economic distress,” Quijano said.
Seventy percent of revenue from the sales tax on marijuana purchases and all the money from a new, sliding-scale excise tax will be directed to social-justice programs in designated impact zones. Still, not all Democrats who voted for the bill were impressed by its social-justice efforts.
“It is better than it was, but it’s nothing to pat yourself on the back about,” said state Sen. Nia Gill, D-Essex, who predicted litigation will follow to resolve problems in the pending law.
Most Democrats voted yes, though two were opposed. No Republicans voted for it. Assemblyman Brian Bergen said the workplace protections are too lax.
“Given the potential for significant harm to the public if an employee is impaired on the job, shouldn’t we err on the side of the safety and allow for a strict drug-free workplace especially in safety-sensitive positions?” Bergen said.
State Sen. Mike Testa, R-Cumberland, said Democrats had botched the new law even though, as a campaign promise of Gov. Phil Murphy, its passage was seen as likely for nearly three years.
“The tax structure on legal marijuana is so outrageous that street-level dealers are going to have a field day,” Testa said. “And almost all of the money generated by this greedy taxation will be funneled to and wasted by, as is usual, the money pits that already receive the bulk of state money and school aid.”
State Sen. Teresa Ruiz, D-Essex, objected to Testa’s characterization.
“Impact zones are described as my community, the city of Newark, one of the most disenfranchised areas that has been compounded by the so-called war on drug,” Ruiz said, adding that to "equate it to a money pit is irresponsible.”
There were a number of tense moments in the debate, part of a four-hour voting session conducted remotely by phone due mostly to the snowstorm as well as COVID-19 allowances. Scutari and state Sen. Ron Rice, D-Essex, at one point engaged in a full-on shouting match.
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#256 - Matt
Matt in Wandsworth is 41-50 and is the founder of Fathers for Justice.
Matt is the founder of father’s rights organisation Fathers 4 Justice. After Matt divorced his first wife, with whom he has 2 children, he started the campaign that uses stunts to fight for equal parenting, family law reform, and equal contact for divorced parents with children. Fathers 4 Justice’s themes and ways are controversial. “I’m the only person fucking stupid enough to do it,” Matt defends himself in the film.
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What do you miss when you're away from London? BUZZ
What's your favourite neighbourhood? SOFT SPOT FOR OLD SCHOOL EAST LONDON - BETHNAL GREEN OUT TO NAM (DAGENHAM)
What's your favourite building? O2
What's your ideal day out in London? CLIMBING BUCKINGHAM PALACE
What's your ideal night out in London? EATING OUT AFTERWARDS WITH MRS O & THE KIDS
What's your most hated building? THAT FUCKING WALKIE TALKIE BUILDING
What's the best view in London? FROM A TAXI
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What's your favourite bar, pub or restaurant? I WAS AN EARLY ADOPTER SUSHI MONSTER, SO MOSHI MOSHI SUSHI, Liverpool Street (IF IT’S STILL THERE)
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If you could travel to any time period in London, past or future, where would you go? 60’S
For you, who is the ultimate Londoner? GUY FAWKES (EVEN THOUGH HE WAS BORN IN YORK)
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2. Panzer Division (Reenacted)
1939: The Polish Campaign
After they had been alarmed in their peacetime garrisons on August 20, 1939, the divisional units assembled near Poysdorf (Lower Austria) from where the division moved to the Frankstadt – Friedeck – Mistek area in former “Austrian Silesia” of the old Habsburg Monarchy. Just before the outbreak of hostilities the division was redeployed to Moravia via Jablunka Pass. On September 1, 1939 the divisional artillery opened up at 04.45 hrs exactly: war as on! Polish border defenses were quickly overcome but near Jordanov the division met fierce resistance: Polish Officer Cadets from Crakow were fighting to the death against the German invaders.
Location of 2. Panzer Division on 8/31/39:
The operational tasks of the 2. Panzer Division in the Polish campaign were twofold:
To Perform as an armored spearhead in the gigantic pincer movement which was to trap and annihilate the Polish armies in modern “Blitzkrieg” manner. In this role the division performed excellently, making contact with the northern pincer arm south of Brest Litovsk and thus firmly sealing off the huge pocket in which the enemy was facing complete annihilation.
To build up a strong barrier position northwest of Lemberg to prevent the Polish forces from escaping to Rumania which was still neutral in 1939. The division accomplished this in close cooperation with her sister division (4th Light, renamed 9th Panzer Division in 1940).
In the course of her offensive operations the 2. Panzer Division had crossed the San River which was earmarked as the future German –Soviet demarcation line according to the secret pre-war “Hitler-Stalin pact”. Thus the division had to stop any further eastward movements now and retreated back over the San after Russian advance units had made their appearance and all necessary contacts were established. After the Polish campaign had come to its end the division moved back to her home garrisons where the units were jubilantly welcomed by the civil population.
2. Panzer Divisional Map Showing Route Through Poland:
1939 KStN:
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MH370: Malaysia Airlines 'negligent' in death of Victorian man onboard, wife says in court filing
By Phil Johnson
Updated February 24, 2016 19:54:01
Photo: A piece of the wreckage was found on La Reunion Island 16 months after the crash. (AFP: Yannick Pitou)
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A Victorian woman who lost her husband when flight MH370 crashed two years ago is suing Malaysia Airlines.
In a writ lodged with the Victorian Supreme Court, Yen Li Chong, 49, alleged the airline breached its duty of care, resulting in the death of her husband, Chong Ling Tan, a business class passenger on the flight, which disappeared in March 2014.
Ms Chong alleged the airline was negligent and failed to ensure the flight was safe, monitored and tracked at all times.
It was also alleged Malaysia Airlines failed to ensure reasonable or adequate safety precautions were taken, and failed to ensure its crew, servants and agents followed all proper procedures and did not commit any wrongful acts.
The writ alleged that had the airline ensured the flight was safe, that there were adequate safety precautions, and that the flight was supervised, it would not have disappeared.
Ms Chong, who is joined in the action by her two sons, aged 19 and 14, is suing the airline for unspecified damages, claiming nervous shock and loss of earnings.
The plane veered off course on a flight between Kuala Lumpur and Beijing on March 8, 2014.
Boeing 777 debris found on the island of La Reunion, confirmed to be from the flight, proves it crashed in the Indian Ocean.
However, the cause of the disaster remains unknown.
Photo: French gendarmes and police carry a large piece of plane debris which was found on the beach in Saint-Andre, on the French Indian Ocean island of La Reunion, July 29, 2015. (Reuters: Prisca Bigot)
Photo: Police officers leave the scene with container holding metallic debris found on a beach in Saint-Denis on the French Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean on August 2, 2015, close to where a Boeing 777 wing part believed to belong to missing flight MH370 washed up days before. (AFP: Richard Bouhet)
Photo: Jiang Hui, whose mother was onboard the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, checks the news on his mobile phone before talking to reporters near his home in Beijing, on July 30, 2015. (Reuters: Damir Sagolj)
Photo: A relative of a passenger aboard missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 writes on a balloon at a remembrance event on the one year anniversary of its disappearance in Kuala Lumpur, March 8, 2015. (Reuters: Olivia Harris)
Photo: Catherine Gang, whose husband Li Zhi was onboard the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, holds a banner as she walks outside Yonghegong Lama Temple after a gathering of family members of the missing passengers in Beijing March 8, 2015.
(Reuters: Kim Kyung-Hoon)
Photo: A message left on a board of remembrance by Kelly (last name not given), 29, the wife of a passenger aboard missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, at a vigil ahead of the one-year anniversary of its disappearance in Kuala Lumpur, March 6, 2015. (Reuters: Olivia Harris)
Photo: Relatives of Chinese passengers from the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, console each other outside the Malaysia Airlines office in Subang on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur on February 12, 2015 (AFP: Mana Vatsyayana)
Photo: Chinese police gather outside the Malaysian embassy in Beijing as relatives of MH370 passengers hold a protest. (Huey Fern Tay)
Photo: The unmanned Bluefin-21 submarine undergoes pre-deployment checks on the deck of Ocean Shield. (Supplied: Defence.gov.au)
Photo: Phoenix Internaional personnel, Mike Unzicker and Chris Minor, deploy the towed pinger locator off the deck of Australian Defence Vessel Ocean Shield in the first search for the missing flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, April 5, 2014. (ADF: Leut Kelly Lunt)
Photo: A navy diver scours the water for debris from Malaysia Airline flight MH370 as he is towed behind the Ocean Shield's quick response boat in the southern Indian Ocean on April 7, 2014. (ADF)
Photo: Brent Collier, a pilot in a Royal New Zealand Air Force P-3 Orion, helps with the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in the southern Indian Ocean on April 11, 2014. (AAP: Richard Wainwright)
Photo: A supplied image obtained Friday, March 28, 2014. Executive Officer of HMAS SUCCESS Lieutenant Commander Chris Straughan stands watch on the bridge at sunrise as the ship continues its mission to locate evidence of the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. (AAP: Department of Defence, ABIS, Julianne Cropley)
Photo: Australians place messages on a tribute wall for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in Kuala Lumpur on March 30, 2014. (ABC News: Samantha Hawley)
Photo: A large clump of seaweed passes down the port side of the HMAS Success as it conducts patrols throughout several locations within the search area for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in the southern Indian Ocean on March 28, 2014. (AAP: Supplied by the Department of Defence, ABIS Julianne Cropley)
Photo: RAAF Flight Lieutenant Russell Adams looks out from the cockpit of a AP-3C Orion during a search mission for missing Malaysia Airline flight MH370 in the Southern Indian Ocean on March 26, 2014. (AFP: Paul Kane)
Photo: Flight Lieutenant Neville (Smokey) Dawson and Flight Officer Brittany Sharpe Pearce on board a Royal Australian Air Force AP-3C Orion which is searching for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in the Indian Ocean on March 21, 2014. (AAP: Richard Wainwright)
Photo: Grieving Chinese relatives of passengers on missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 try to remove a police barricade blocking journalists as they gather to protest outside the Malaysian embassy in Beijing on March 25, 2014. (AFP: Mark Ralston)
Photo: A graffiti artist paints a mural in tribute to the passengers of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on a wall in Kuala Lumpur on March 24, 2014. (AFP: Mohd Rasfan)
Photo: Family members of passengers aboard the Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 protest outside the Malaysian embassy in Beijing on March 25, 2014. (Reuters: Kim Kyung-Hoon)
Photo: A family member of a passenger aboard the Malaysia Airline flight MH370 reacts after hearing news the plane had almost certainly crashed in the southern Indian Ocean, March 25, 2014. (Reuters: Jason Lee)
Photo: The front page of Malaysia's Star newspaper pays respects to the victims of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on March 25, 2014. (ABC News)
Photo: The front page of China's Shanghai Daily newspaper reports the news that Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has almost certainly crashed, March 25, 2014. (ABC News)
Photo: Relatives of passengers leave a hall in Beijing after hearing news that flight MH370 had almost certainly crashed in the southern Indian Ocean, March 25, 2014. (AFP: Goh Chai Hin)
Photo: Representatives of the relatives of the passengers on Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 make a statement in Beijing on March 25, 2014, after being told the news that the plane plunged into the Indian Ocean. (AFP: Goh Chai Hin)
Photo: A relative of passengers on Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 cries after hearing the news that the plane plunged into Indian Ocean at a hotel in Beijing. March 24, 2014. (AFP: Goh Chai Hin)
Photo: Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak (L) prepares to deliver his statement on the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 as acting transport minister Hishammuddin Hussein joins him onstage at the Putra World Trade Center in Kuala Lumpur on March 24, 2014. Mr Najib said the Malaysia Airlines jet came down in the southern Indian Ocean. (AFP: Mohd Rasfan)
Photo: A TV still of a flare marking the spot where an RAAF Orion spotted some debris in the search for MH370 in the Indian Ocean on March 24, 2014. Prime Minister Tony Abbott says two new "objects" were found. (Al Jazeera)
Photo: HMAS Success sweeps the search area in the southern Indian Ocean for the Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on March 22, 2014. (ADF: Justin Brown)
Photo: Planes and ships, including the Navy's HMAS Success, are searching for the missing plane in remote seas off Perth. (AFP: Australian Defence/Julianne Cropley )
Photo: Royal Australian Air Force officers insert two Self-Locating Data Marker Buoys into the southern Indian Ocean on March 20, 2014. (ADF: Leading Seaman Justin Brown)
Photo: RAAF flight engineer Neil Scott-Jackson works onboard an AP-3C Orion during the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 over the southern Indian Ocean on March 22, 2014. (ADF: Justin Brown)
Photo: RAAF pilot, flight lieutenant Russell Adams from 10 Squadron, flies an AP-3C Orion over the Indian Ocean. (ADF: Hamish Paterson)
Photo: Family members of passengers missing on MH370 have called on authorities to "give us back our families". (Reuters: Damir Sagolj)
Photo: Chinese relatives of passengers onboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 embrace while they await information at the Lido Hotel in Beijing on March 20, 2014. (Getty Images: Feng Li)
Photo: Chinese relatives of passengers from the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 wait for news at a hotel in Beijing on March 17, 2014. (AFP: Mark Ralston)
Photo: Fariq Abdul Hamid was the co-pilot on the Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 that went missing en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.
Photo: A man leaves a message of support and hope for passengers of the missing Malaysia Airlines MH370 at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport on March 15, 2014. (Reuters: Damir Sagolj )
Photo: A pilot on board a Vietnamese Air Force Russian-made AN-27 uses a map to help search Vietnam's southern sea for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on March 14, 2014. (AFP: Hoang Dinh Nam)
Photo: Indonesian Air Force pilot aboard an Indonesian Air Force military surveillance aircraft over the Malacca Strait searches for the missing plane on March 13, 2014. (AFP: Indonesian Air Force)
Photo: A sand sculpture in support of the missing Malaysian airliner MH370, by artist Sudersan Pattnaik, sits on a beach at Puri Beach in India on March 12, 2014. (AFP)
Photo: Photo showing what was originally thought to be possible debris from the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 floating in the South China Sea, March 12, 2014. Several satellite photos were released on the website of a Chinese state oceanic agency, but were released "by mistake and did not show any debris". (www.sastind.gov.cn/)
Photo: A Vietnamese officer stands next to a screen showing a flight route during a press conference about the search for a missing Malaysian airliner, at Phu Quoc Airport. (Reuters)
Photo: An RAAF crew member in an AP-3C Orion patrol plane looks out a window and scans the surface of the sea west of Peninsula Malaysia during the search for Malysian Airlines flight MH370 on March 11, 2014. (ADF: Cameron Jamieson)
Photo: A Vietnamese official checks a map during a search flight off Vietnam's coast on March 11, 2014 as part of continued efforts aimed at finding traces of the missing Malaysia Airlines MH370. (AFP: Hoang Dinh Nam)
Photo: Malaysian police photographs showing 19-year-old Iranian Pouria Nour Mohammad Mehrdad (L) and an unidentified man (R), who both boarded missing Malaysia Airlines MH370 flight using stolen European passports. The images were displayed to the media on March 11, 2014 (AFP: Malaysian Police)
Photo: Personnel from the Republic of Singapore Air Force scan the seas north-east of Kota Baru, Malaysia, for any signs of the missing plane. (AFP: The Strait Times/Desmond Lim)
Photo: An officer looks out of a helicopter during a mission to find the missing plane. (Reuters: Athit Perawongmetha)
Photo: Graphic of the intended flight path for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 that last had contact with air traffic controllers on March 8, 2014. (ABC News)
Photo: A Vietnamese Air Force officer looks out a window of a Soviet-made AN-26 during the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines plane over seas south off Vietnam. (AFP: Hoang Dinh Nam)
Photo: Journalists wait for a news conference regarding the missing Malaysian Airlines flight at a hotel in Beijing. (Reuters: Jason Lee)
Photo: Malaysia Airlines Group chief executive Ahmad Jauhari Yahya addresses the media near Kuala Lumpur International Airport. (AFP: Manan Vatsyayana)
Photo: A man takes pictures of a flight information board displaying the scheduled time of arrival of flight MH370 at the Beijing Capital International Airport. (Reuters: Kim Kyung-Hoon)
Photo: A woman believed to be the relative of a passenger onboard flight MH370 cries as she talks on her mobile phone at the Beijing Capital International Airport. (Reuters: Kim Kyung-Hoon)
Photo: A relative (C) of a passenger onboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 covers her face at Beijing Capital International Airport. (Reuters: Kim Kyung-Hoon)
Photo: The second RAAF P-3C Orion on the tarmac in Darwin ready to depart for Malaysia to join the search party on March 10, 2014. (ABC News: Marty McCarthy)
Photo: New Zealand father-of-two, Paul Weeks, who was on board missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. (ABC News)
Photo: Rodney and Mary Burrows were among the six Australians on board the missing Malaysia Airlines flight. (Queensland Police Service)
Photo: Queenslanders Catherine and Robert Lawton, pictured on holidays. (Facebook)
Gallery: The search for MH370
Topics: law-crime-and-justice, courts-and-trials, air-and-space, accidents, disasters-and-accidents, melbourne-3000, malaysia
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Women On Tap
A celebration of women & beer in Harrogate
What else we do
Beer tasting sessions
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Women On Tap CIC was launched in 2017 as a beer festival designed to celebrate women & beer, held at The Little Ale House on the weekend of 19-21 May 2017.
Following on from the success of the debut festival, the remit of Women On Tap CIC has been widened. The beer and arts festival is now an annual event.
Our small team of 3 now runs pop-up events across the region, collaborating with leading bars, breweries and experts to create distinctive and welcoming experiences designed to encourage women to find and further explore their passion for beer.
On 15th June 2018 we incorporated and became a Community Interest Company.
Why Women On Tap exists
Women On Tap CIC is a celebration of women and beer based in Yorkshire.
We devise and deliver an annual brewster beer and arts festival in Harrogate, plus a series of collaborative pop-up events across Yorkshire and the North. In everything we do we fuse the themes of women, beer, and the arts, and we always welcome everyone who shares what we stand for.
Through our work we aim to positively raise the profile of women in a traditionally male-dominated industry in an attempt to redress the balance, and we welcome the conversations we spark.
Our overall mission is to:
Showcase women in beer and women in the arts
Educate, inspire, and empower women everywhere
Actively contribute to a beer industry – and society – where true equality exists, and
Have some fun along the way!
We also aim to promote Harrogate – a town we love and a serious player in terms of its independent beer scene.
As a Community Interest Company we are committed to our cause and we reinvest our profits to further our mission.
Our brand values are positive, friendly, open, collaborative, inclusive, independent, creative, and vibrant.
Co-founder Rachel says:
“I’m a keen beer drinker and I wanted to create something in a town I believe punches above its weight in term of great beer and bars that highlights the valuable contribution women are making to beer today. The reception of Harrogate’s first Women On Tap Beer Festival demonstrated how much local people are behind this initiative.
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“We absolutely love what Women On Tap is all about. It’s our passion, and we are delighted to be able to share that with you.”
About Melissa Cole
Award-winning beer writer and author, Melissa Cole writes extensively about the world’s favourite drink. She is also a Certified Cicerone® and was identified as one of the Most Powerful Women in the Drinks Industry by Channel4 Food, winning the acclaim of her industry peers when named Educator of the Year by Imbibe magazine in 2013. Melissa has just finished a new book – The Little Book of Craft Beer: A guide to over 100 of the world’s finest brews.
About The Little Ale House
The Little Ale House is an independent micropub in the heart of Harrogate, presenting an ever-changing selection of cask and keg beer. Having opened in 2016, The Little Ale House has quickly earned a reputation as one of Harrogate’s premier craft ale establishments. Owners Richard and Danni Park offer a welcoming, rustic and dog-friendly space, perfect for summer afternoons and cosy winter evenings alike.
Women On Tap was founded in 2016 as a hobby venture by Rachel Auty and Andrew Cameron – Harrogate-based beer enthusiasts. It has always been an independent non-profit community initiative and on 15th June 2018 was officially incorporated as a Community Interest Company (Number 11418320).
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The end of American exceptionalism?
Within the sustainable consumption community we have been talking for a long time about the need for system change. And there has been no shortage of ideas on that front: from reducing consumption by way of shorter working hours, to reducing competitive consumption by way of less inequality, to controlling advertising, to supporting stronger communities and local economies, to retrofitting suburbs, to replacing GDP as a measure of societal progress, and even to questioning capitalism.
But politically it is impossible to sell the idea of systemic change to citizens who believe in American exceptionalism, an ideology in which they have been inculcated from birth. American exceptionalism holds that the U.S. is the best country on earth, that we do everything better and have nothing to learn from other countries; and that individualistic US citizens know best how to spend their money for the benefit of their families and immediate communities, and that contributing taxes toward societal institutions and collective action is highly suspect. This ideology has become especially strong ever since President Reagan convinced Americans forty years ago that the government cannot solve our collective problems because “the government is the problem”.
In a recent article in the Atlantic entitled “The Coronavirus Called the America’s Bluff” a historian and Pulitzer laureate Anne Applebaum deconstructs this myth (https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/03/coronavirus-showed-america-wasnt-task/608023/). Covid-19 virus – she writes – reveals the fundamental dysfunction of the US as a society. This dysfunction goes way beyond the current Trump administration, which visibly failed to respond in a timely manner (largely because the personality cult in the president’s inner circles and the fact that the President cares about the stock market, not about public health). “American bureaucracies, and the antiquated, hidebound, unloved federal government of which they are part, are no longer up to the job of coping with the kinds of challenges that face us in the 21st century.”
Global pandemics, cyberwarfare, and climate change are threats that require flexible and highly motivated and educated professional bureaucracies, a national health-care system that covers the entire population and is immune to political winds; and public schools that produce thoughtful and engaged citizenry. The country also needs institutional structures which protect citizens from chronic economic insecurity whereby even middle class families are one paycheck or one major illness away from homelessness. It shows the critical need for paid sick leave, unemployment benefits for hourly workers, and other social protections. It glaringly reveals the vulnerability of the economy that depends so heavily on household consumption, including the GHG-intensive air travel.
In relation to American exceptionalism, the coronavirus starkly shows that society-wide existential threats require a collective response, strong and trustworthy public institutions, and a strong tax base, including fair contributions from top earners and corporations. Individuals cannot develop their own private response to a pandemic, just as they cannot have their own private little levies against rising sea levels, or private little protections from the effects of unraveling economy.
There is a chance in this election year that the Covid-19 crisis will lead our citizenry to see the glaring dysfunction of the US institutions. When that happens, a decisive crack will be inflicted in the wall of denial built around the mirage of American exceptionalism.
In his “interstitial” theory of social change celebrated American sociologist Eric Olin Wright, who died in 2019, envisions new modes of social organization appearing in the fractures of the dominant system, eventually leading to radical social change (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_Olin_Wright). I hope that the Covid-19 pandemic will prove his theory right.
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Stanley win Performance of the Week award
Accrington Stanley have been given the LG Performance of the Week Award by the League Managers Association.
The LMA's five-man panel, comprised of chairman Howard Wilkinson, Sir Alex Ferguson, Joe Royle, Dave Bassett and Barry Fry, determined that the award should go to Stanley following their 4-0 victory against third-placed Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday 21st April 2018.
The Reds moved a step closer to a historic Sky Bet League Two title after their emphatic 4-0 win at Adams Park.
Kayden Jackson, Scott Brown, Sean McConville and a 94th minute Offrande Zanzala penalty – his first ever league goal – sealed the memorable win.
Luton drew at Carlisle to win promotion themselves and they are the only team who can now catch the Reds at the top of the table – but Stanley need just a single point from their final two matches to secure the title.
The experienced and highly distinguished LMA panel has managed a combined total of over 6,000 competitive matches in professional football.
Stanley manager John Coleman will receive a celebratory bottle of champagne, courtesy of Tanners Wines, and an LG Performance of the Week trophy in a presentation to commemorate the result.
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ACS > Analysis > ACS Books
Paid Speech Isn’t Free
by Derek Cressman, a longtime reform advocate and architect of anti-Citizens United voter instruction measures in California, Colorado and Montana.
Common sense tells us that if money is equivalent to political speech, then that speech is not free. But contemporary campaign finance jurisprudence presumes that paid advertisements, which can indeed disseminate political speech, deserve identical First Amendment protections as the free press. Supreme Court rulings such as Buckley v. Valeo, Citizens United v. FEC, and McCutcheon v. FEC have undone post-Watergate reforms to limit big money in politics and have given a small group of billionaires an outsized role in deciding who runs for office, who wins elections, and what issues dominate our political discourse.
I wrote When Money Talks: The High Price of “Free” Speech and the Selling of Democracy in order to draw a bright line between paid speech (which is funded by the speaker and foisted on the listener unsolicited) and free speech (which is sought out and usually paid for by the listener when she buys a newspaper, for example). It’s an instruction manual intended to equip citizens with arguments and an assortment of tools to overturn Supreme Court rulings in Citizens United and related cases. It eschews legalese for plain talk, but includes plenty of arguments that lawyers, academics, and advocates will find provocative.
Once the line is drawn between paid and free speech, some constitutional protections for paid speech remain – as Justice Stevens has eloquently explained. So while we may limit the amount of money anyone spends on paid speech, we may not ban it entirely and must justify the limits with a compelling public interest.
Legal scholars have long debated the extent to which preventing corruption or promoting equality justify some restrictions on paid speech. I offer a third interest: the wisdom of the crowd. For both voters and legislators to make wise decisions about public policy, we need robust but also balanced information from opposing viewpoints.
We have long accepted that judges can limit the page length of briefs and the minutes of oral argument in order to assure a balanced debate and increase the likelihood of a wise and fair judicial outcome. City councils limit the duration of each speaker during public comment for the same reason. Some have presumed that time limits on actual speech are justified within a closed forum but not “outside” the forum in the real world.
When Money Talks challenges this assumption by noting that just like legislators and judges, voters too have limited time to consider opposing viewpoints. Drawing upon cognitive research from behavioral scientists, the book identifies the conditions necessary to prevent a wise crowd from devolving into a foolish mob. One need only look at today’s presidential primary campaigns to note the absence of those conditions, which include a balanced debate and individual autonomy in decision making.
Contrary to assertions from those trying to justify unlimited paid speech outside of a moderated forum, public attention to politics is not unlimited. When one viewpoint crowds this scarce resource, it displaces other viewpoints – diminishing speech and leading to less wise decision making. Paid advertising intrudes upon a voter’s autonomy to choose for herself which speech to listen to, and which she simply doesn’t have time for. Paid lobbyists intrude upon the scarce time of public officials using access they purchase with campaign contributions, and in the process diminish time available for ordinary constituents. The result is a public decision making process that overemphasizes the interests and concerns of the few while deprioritizing the needs of the many.
While movements to overturn court doctrine can indeed take decades, we are already 40 years into that struggle. In the four decades since Buckley v. Valeo, reformers have forged a deep national, bipartisan consensus that money is not free speech. Our governmental apparatus will inevitably accommodate that consensus in one way or another, perhaps sooner than cynics can fathom.
When Money Talks offers a full menu of options for changing course. I examine the pros and cons of asking voters to sit on their hands and simply wait for a change in court personnel as well as exploring other options, including multiple routes for passing a constitutional amendment or provoking an FDR-style constitutional crisis where the executive branch challenges the judicial branch’s interpretation of the Constitution.
You can read a broad overview in the introduction to the book here. There are Q&As as well as excerpts of the book available at BillMoyers.com, Truthout and Salon, as well as a vibrant debate in a Reddit AMA. Three bonus chapters of the book (available for free here) offer a detailed history of legislative efforts to limit money in politics, a rebuttal to policy arguments against such limits (such as their effects upon challengers), and a brief exploration of the very real threats to free speech faced in America today which have been overshadowed by the Supreme Court’s obsession with money.
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Crude Records First Weekly Decline in Seven Weeks
China’s industrial production rose 4.4% in May, missing the consensus view of a 5% gain, putting pressure on the Shanghai Composite index in today’s trading.
Gold rose slightly in this morning’s trading, adding to its previous week’s rally, as worries over the second wave of infections and the US Federal Reserve’s gloomy economic outlook lifted demand for the precious metal.
Japan’s stock market declined for the third straight session on Monday, as investors worried about reopening efforts resulting in a rise in covid-19 infections.
US equities recorded sharp losses last week after the Federal Reserve issued a dismal economic outlook and news of a spike in coronavirus cases in some US states.
New Zealand reported an improvement in its services PMI for May. The BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index rose to 37.2 last month, from a record low of 25.7 in April. However, tourist arrivals in country plummeted by a whopping 99.4% to 1,721 in April, putting pressure on the NZD/USD.
What’s happening: WTI crude prices extended their losses on Friday to record the first weekly decline in several weeks.
What happened: Both benchmarks slipped slightly on the last trading day of the week but printed losses of more than 8% for the week. This was the first weekly decline after the bullish run since April.
Oil prices came under pressure due to rising oversupply concerns, despite the OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) and its allies agreeing to cut crude production. The recent spike in US coronavirus cases fuelled fears of a second wave of the pandemic disrupting economies and demand for oil. The US announcing a surprise increase in its crude inventories didn’t help either.
Why it matters: Various states in the US have been witnessing a rise in new infections following their reopening efforts, stoking fears that the pandemic is still far from over and the economy will need to reopen more gradually than was earlier hoped.
Meanwhile, the IMF’s (International Monetary Fund) Chief Economist, Gita Gopinath, said that the global economy is rebounding at a slower-than-expected pace.
The rise in crude oil inventories in the US also exerted pressure on oil prices, with the stockpiles climbing to a record 538.1 million barrels last week following low-priced imports from Saudi Arabia. On the other hand, the number of active oil drilling rigs in the US were reduced by 7 to 199 last week, Baker Hughes reported.
WTI (West Texas Intermediate) crude for July delivery slipped 0.2% to settle at $36.26 per barrel on the NYMEX (New York Mercantile Exchange) on Friday, after recording its biggest single-day decline since April 27 in the previous trading session, falling 8.2%.
Brent for August delivery rose 0.5% to settle at $38.73 per barrel, after dropping 7.6% on Thursday.
The US benchmark recorded a weekly decline of 8.3%, while Brent fell 8.4% for the week.
In other commodity news, July natural gas declined 4.5% to $1.731 per million British thermal units on Friday, recording a loss of 2.9% for the week.
What to watch: Crude oil is likely to remain under pressure today with the continued rise in new covid-19 cases adding to concerns over the global economy. WTI crude oil traded down 3.5% in the Asian session. Investors continue to be optimistic about oil prices, although the rise is now expected to be at a much slower pace than the climb after April’s sell-off.
European stocks will be in focus today, after the region’s markets closed sharply lower last week.
Context: European stocks closed higher on Friday, after recording their worst session since March on Thursday on worries over the Federal Reserve’s dismal outlook and the rising number of covid-19 cases in the US. The Eurozone markets closed significantly lower last week.
Details: Around a dozen states in the US have reported a surge in new coronavirus cases. There are concerns now that the global economy may be unable to recover as quickly as expected, despite trillions of dollars in stimulus packages announced by governments across the globe. Investor sentiment has been hit by coronavirus cases rising every time reopening efforts are made and fears of a second wave of infections.
The Stoxx Europe 600 index rose 0.3% on Friday, after gaining as much as 1% earlier in the session. The index had tumbled 4% in the previous trading session to record its sharpest single-day decline since March 23. The index posted a weekly loss of 5.7%.
The German DAX 30 index posted a weekly decline of 7%. The FTSE 100 gained 0.5% on Friday but was down 5.9% for the week, after the UK announced a 20.4% contraction in its GDP in April.
Games Workshop Group’s shares gained over 8% on Friday, after the UK firm indicated a better-than-projected recovery since the reopening of the economy. Shares of Pearson climbed more than 11% after investment firm Cevian Capital bought a stake in the education firm.
What to watch: Traders await the balance of trade report from the Eurozone. Analysts expect the Eurozone to record a trade surplus of €15.9 billion in April, versus a surplus of €28.2 billion in March.
Markets will also be monitoring the covid-19 numbers, with the total cases exceeding 7,899,540 globally, with 433,010 deaths.
Other Markets: US indices trading closed higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones index, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 up by 1.9%, 1.3% and 1%, respectively.
GBP/CHF - 1.1910 and 1.1920 Positive
EUR/CHF - 1.0711 and 1.0719 Positive
French 40 – 4810.31 and 4851.13 Negative
FTSE 100 - 6070.91 and 6115.08 Negative
WTI Crude Oil - 34.91 and 35.30 Positive
EUR/USD (1.1256, 0.02%) Dow ($25,042, -1.4%) Brent ($37.83, -2.3%)
GBP/USD (1.2517, -0.19%) S&P500 ($2,986.25, -1.24%) WTI ($35.09, -3.2%)
USD/JPY (107.20, -0.14%) Nasdaq ($9,556.25, -0.79%) Gold ($1,738, 0.1%)
India’s wholesale price index and balance of trade, Italy’s inflation rate, Saudi Arabia’s inflation rate, Canada’s manufacturing sales, China’s foreign direct investment, South Africa's SACCI business confidence index as well as the US New York Empire State manufacturing index.
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Buster’s Road to Recovery
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 2:59 pm. By Laura Knighten
Categories: Featured, Latest News, Special "Angel" Rescues
Meet Buster, an irresistible 4-5 year old Sheltie mix and the latest recipient of United Hope for Animals’ Angel Fund, which is dedicated to helping shelter pets who need a little extra medical care in order to be adopted.
About two weeks ago, a picture of Buster circulating on Facebook caught the eye of UHA volunteer Menna Kearns. This one-of-a-kind boy – with his luxurious black and brown coat, adorably short legs, comical floppy ears, and kind-hearted eyes – was at the Baldwin Park Animal Care Center and seemed like a dream dog. As soon as Saturday rolled around, Menna and a fellow rescuer met up at the shelter to meet Buster (then called Mr. Beasley) – who turned out to be even more charming in person than his picture suggested.
“It was so obvious that this was possibly the sweetest, most mild-mannered pup in existence,” Menna says. “He is the embodiment of that warm giddiness you get when you see something really cute.”
With looks and a disposition like this, Buster was a prime candidate for adoption – a perfect family pet. There was just one problem.
“We noticed there was blood in the kennel, and thinking it was an injured paw pad or something minor, we considered leaving and telling the staff on the way out. But something made me stay,” Menna says.
That something turned Menna into Buster’s angel. The source of the blood was not a superficial wound, but ruptured anal sacs that had developed into a large and painful infection in need of immediate medical attention. Thanks to Menna’s hard work and the cooperation of the shelter, UHA was able to rescue Buster immediately and book him a same-day appointment with our vet.
With a couple of hours between leaving the shelter and the vet appointment, Menna took Buster home to hang out in her back yard.
“He proceeded to sniff around and get covered in leaves and cobwebs. I was amazed at how happy and grateful he was, despite the obvious pain he was in. He pranced when he walked and enjoyed taking in all the smells around him,” Menna says.
We are happy to report that Buster is now on the road to recovery. His infection required surgery to treat, and he is healing well in a foster home, where he is receiving lots of love and affection.
“Buster is a cuddler and loves to be touched and to sleep next to you, if you invite him. He is house trained and has the most beautiful brown soulful eyes,” says his foster mom, Lorinda.
End Suffering by Preventing Suffering: Spay/Neuter!
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 5:19 am. By
Categories: Featured, South of the Border, Spay/Neuter
Many Americans would be shocked to know that just a few short hours south of Los Angeles, land of movie stars and sunshine, dogs live on the streets, scavenging due to starvation, dying of preventable diseases, and reproducing at a rapid rate due to a lack of spay/neuter resources. The local Mexican pounds, or Perreras, fill up endlessly as a result.
“The percentage of animals [in the Perreras] that are either adopted or claimed by their owners is negligible,” Marlene Revelen, President of Animal Advocates of the United States (AAUS) says. This means that most pets who enter the Perrera don’t make it out alive. Between January and June of 2012, 22,399 dogs were euthanized in seven Baja Perreras (Tijuana, Mexicali, Ensenada, San Quintin, Nogales, Saltillo, and San Luis Colorado).
While over 22,000 dogs euthanized in a seven-month period points to a staggering problem — there is hope. One of the most effective means of ending suffering in the Perreras is preventing pets from ending up there in the first place.
Every month, United Hope for Animals teams up with AAUS, 4 Paws, and other individual sponsors to support a spay and neuter clinic in Baja, California. The clinic travels to areas where people do not have the financial means to alter their pets, and in doing so provides this needed service as well as pet-care education.
The clinic team is made up of about 30 volunteers and three veterinarians, who devote a Saturday or Sunday from 9 am to about 6 pm, performing as many spay/neuters as possible.
Laura Sandoval of AAUS reports that there hasn’t been much need of advertising the clinic, as people share information with their friends and family. Dog and cat owners who could not otherwise afford to pay for the surgery line up each month, and often only have rope, wire, or shoe laces to leash their dogs, Sandoval said.
In March, the clinic team surpassed its goal of 80 procedures when a record number of 111 pets were altered: 77 dogs and 34 cats!
United Hope for Animals was able to sponsor 40 of these surgeries, thanks to generous donations to our Spay and Neuter Program.
We hope to continue our regular support and even expand it, increasing the number of animals we can help each month. For just a $20 donation, which goes toward anesthesia, sutures, and other medical supplies, you can sponsor the spay or neuter of one pet and prevent the suffering of thousands more.
With your help, there is hope. Please consider donating here!
Corso the Wonder Dog
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:46 pm. By
Categories: Featured, Happy Tails
It wasn’t long after we brought home our Italian greyhound puppy that we started calling him “Corso, the Wonder Dog.” What a charmer. I was smitten.
But when Corso had his first seizure three years later, I was scared.
He was in the car with my husband and suddenly started flapping around, “like paddling a rowboat with his hind legs and front legs,” Steve told me. Corso didn’t answer to his name, nor did he seem aware of his surroundings.
Our veterinarian’s office just happened to be nearby, and when Steve arrived Corso was calm and responsive. But when the vet came into the examining room, Corso was just coming out of a second, milder attack. Good thing I wasn’t there.
The vet looked Corso over, gave him a shot to prevent another immediate seizure and ordered blood work to see if the attacks might have been caused by something other than a misfiring brain — kidney or liver disease, or diabetes, for example. The tests, however, confirmed our worst fear: Corso had canine epilepsy, likely inherited and incurable.
We learned that if the seizures recurred only intermittently, we would just need to keep him safe until they stopped. In more serious cases, when seizures become as frequent as once a month or more, there is a risk of brain damage and anti-convulsive medicine is required. Corso turned out to be in the latter group.
Corso wasn’t a rescue or a shelter dog. We wanted an Italian greyhound puppy and made a decision to go through a breeder. And we got a dog with seizures. Of course, rescue and shelter dogs can have seizures too. But here’s the thing: Canine epilepsy like Corso’s can’t be cured, but with the right medication, most cases can be managed and the dogs can live otherwise normal, happy and active lives.
It’s true. Corso the epileptic IG just celebrated his 12th birthday.
Corso takes Phenobarbital twice a day and rarely has seizures more than once or twice a year, and that’s usually because he managed to dig the tiny pill out of his food dish and hid it somewhere. Ever the Wonder Dog, he is playful, impish, flirtatious, and dedicated to ridding the neighborhood of cats and squirrels. He travels with us, loves the beach, loves to run, adores playing with fluffy white dogs and buries treats (for later) in the sofa or under my pillow. Come by and you’ll find him snuggled up close to me n what I can only described as doggy bliss. Now that’s a happy and active life.
Here’s what the Canine Epilepsy Network website, which is sponsored by the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, says about living with an epileptic pet:
Most epileptic pets can live relatively normal lives. We can successfully control epilepsy in over 2/3 of the cases. These dogs may require daily medication, but they can still run and play and love. Even the best controlled epileptic will still have some seizures, but usually we can keep their occurrence down to a tolerable level. The number of dogs who have serious side effects from the medications is very small. Some may experience sedation, but this does not prevent them from being loving companions. They don’t need to stay awake in class or behind the wheel, so if they need an extra nap in the afternoon, who cares!
Yes, even one of those rare seizures still frightens me, but when you get the kind of love and companionship – and, in our case, entertainment – that dogs provide, it’s worth it.
Home Run for Henry: How mistaken identity earned him his freedom
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 12:44 am. By
Categories: Featured, Happy Tails, Special "Angel" Rescues
It’s no secret that every other weekend, a group of extremely dedicated UHA volunteers gives up a precious weekend day to help dogs in need at the shelter find their way out of anonymity by photographing and videotaping a hand-picked group of highly adoptable dogs that need a little extra help to make them sparkle. Volunteers will generally choose which dogs to include in the photo shoot the day before, so they can get everything organized in advance.
As it happens, a little dog named Henry (originally thought to be named “O’Toole”) got passed over (probably not the first time in his life), and was likely next in line for euthanasia. He was visibly sick (a white dog with chronic diahrrea), emaciated, lethargic, and very matted and dirty. He wasn’t the kind of dog an average person would want to pick up, let alone take on as a project. But somewhere in there was a wonderful and amazing soul just dying to be loved and recognized—and yet he languished under matted hair and fecal material, too smelly and weak to make anyone interested.
A Sweet Soul, Forgotten and Clinging to Life
And yet, these very qualities are what sometimes do get the attention of a big-hearted UHA volunteer, and he had one other thing going for him: he shared a kennel with another dog on the list, who happened to get adopted. So, when it came time to get the little white dog out of the kennel, guess who got picked up? Henry!
This little guy was not snuggle material yet. He needed a bath, badly. He needed a shave as well. Lucky for him, he got both, as it was UHA glamour-shoot day and we weren’t going to take his photo like that! No way! This delicate and serene long-legged poodle mix got scrubbed and clipped, and came out looking like a shorn lamb, and bewildered to boot.
His big eyes blinked in the bright sun and he didn’t know where he was but it was better than where he was before. All the attention was overwhelming, and he was weak. He trembled in the arms of the volunteer presenting him for the camera, and had to be cradled in a towel, as he didn’t have a tail and was suffering from Giardia, a parasite that infects the bowel tract. He was cleaned up on the outside, but still a mess inside.
The director of the UHA Shelter Support Program, Laura Knighten, who has a soft spot for small white dogs, had her eye on him, and was concerned. “I didn’t think he was going to make it through the weekened, let alone through the night.” She just wasn’t sure she could bring home and care for this sick dog, but continued to fret. “I already had another foster and two more at home, and my condo was close to bursting.”
As kismet would have it, another volunteer, Amanda Wray, also noticed Henry’s tenuous condition, and her heart went out to him. “I was worried for that little dog. He looked so sad and downcast and was hanging onto a thread. I had a feeling he had a wonderful spirit in there somewhere, and deserved a chance.” UHA’s glamour shoot had already worked its magic, before the photos and videos even went public. Amanda spotted Henry when she was helping upload the videos to YouTube to make public. She called Laura and Laura knew right away that together they could rescue and care for Henry.
They jumped in their cars and met at the Baldwin Park Animal Care Center and sprung Henry from his crowded kennel. The hard cement floor must have been unforgiving on his bony frame. Laura brought Henry to a “meet and greet” enclosure where Amanda waited for her to gently place him on the ground. They held their breath as he stood there, struggling for balance on his tip toes, and fell over. He picked himself up and wobbled again, but this time held his ground.
“He reminded me of a newborn fawn he was so delicate and unsteady,” Amanda said. “It was as if he had never been in the open before. As a matter of fact, his lack of a tail and difficulty balancing made me think someone had botched trying to dock his tail, and kept him in a tiny kennel most of his life, probably for breeding.”
Video of Henry (formerly “O’Toole”) just before his rescue
Laura, who had stopped to get him a hamburger on the way to the shelter, gave it to Amanda to feed to Henry and she tore it up into tiny pieces while he watched. The aroma got his attention and he moved forward very slowly. She offered him several small pieces.
“It took him a minute, but he ate every last one,” Laura laughed, remembering the moment. “I wasn’t sure he would be able to, but he did. He was hungry.”
Amanda decided she would foster Henry at her house, and Laura would serve as a backup, in case something came up. Turns out, Henry fit in just fine—but it took some time to get him rehabilitated. He didn’t get in that condition overnight, and it would take several weeks of TLC before he would be ready for adoption. The first stop was the vet’s office, where Henry stayed for a week being treated for Giardia. It’s highly contagious, and Amanda didn’t want to risk her own dogs catching it, so she opted to play it safe and boarded him at Family Dog and Cat Animal Hospital in Monrovia. He was well looked after, and is fondly remembered to this day.
Henry’s Rehabilitation
Upon bringing Henry home, it soon became apparent that Henry would need more that just a full plate of food. His balance issues persisted, and he had a peculiar behavior that was going to make gaining weight a tricky undertaking: when food was put in front of him, he would start a ritualistic pushing away of the bowl with his nose, and it was pink and raw on top, not the shiny, moist black it should have been.
This fueled Amanda’s suspicion that he was likely kept in a kennel most of his life. “If he was in a small, confined space that was not kept up, and he had to eat and defacate in the same place, I think I would have pushed things away also. He couldn’t get away from things in his space, so he pushed them away from him.”
As a result, getting Henry to eat required creative thinking.
“At first he wouldn’t eat at all if I told him not to push the bowl away, and then I think he thought he wasn’t supposed to eat when I was around, so I would end up leaving the room and then he would eat. When it became apparent he wasn’t gaining weight, I started buying whole roasted chickens from the grocery store and hand feeding him. It was a real song and dance.”
Despite the slow progress, Henry did thrive in his new environment. He became steadier on his feet every day, and gradually gained weight, ounce by ounce. After a couple of weeks he was playing with her dogs in the yard, barking at them to egg them on, and curling up next to her on the couch like he had done it all his life. Not long after that, a potential adopter called, and Henry’s fate was sealed.
“This woman was perfect for him,” Laura said. “She had two the other small dogs, worked at home, had a yard, and a poop-proof floor in her house, glazed pebbles of all things. Wow. I couldn’t believe his good fortune. On top of that, she was extremely gentle, and sensitive to his future needs.”
Before Amanda released Henry for adoption, he needed to weigh at least 14 pounds, as that’s what the vet required to neuter him. Every few days she put him on the scale, but his appetite was finicky, and his weight went up and down. “I about went crazy trying to put weight on him, but he made it!” Amanda said.
And now Henry is living the life up in the Hollywood Hills.”
Talk about a rags to riches story!
“Appearances aren’t everything, but a bath, haircut and good photo can really turn a shelter dog’s life around,” Laura said. “That’s what our Shelter Support Program is all about. Volunteers make all the difference in these dogs lives, and now, thankfully, our program is expanding to other Los Angeles County shelters, including North Central and Downey. We are so pleased, and I think the dogs are pretty happy about it, too.”
So what started out as a mix-up and bad paperwork turned out to be a home run for Henry!
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A great way to start volunteering is to join our MeetUp Group. We go to the Baldwin Park Shelter to photograph and videotape dogs every other Saturday, from 8:30 a.m to 1 p.m.
Make sure you contact the organizer before showing up, as our volunteers can get real busy when we have lots of dogs standing in line for their photos!
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Honors And Recognitions On The Agenda For Last Bath School Board Meeting For 2009-2010 School Year
Warm Springs, Va – As the school year winds down, end of year recognitions filled the Bath County School Board meeting on Tuesday night.
Dascher Pasco is the Valedictorian of the Bath County High School Class of 2010. She plans to attend William & Mary University this fall. Melissa Sampson is Saluditorian and she’ll be attending Virginia Tech. School board student representative Andi Rosenberg was recognized for her work this year. She’s graduating and will attend Roanoke College. And it was announced that Jenna Crummett has been selected as the student representative for the school board next year.
Millboro Elementary School Teacher Kim Manion was recognized for her work with the Destination Imagination teams. And the following retiring staff members were recognized: Bill Lindsey, Lori Skeens, Rick Tufaro and Mike Williams.
The board also accepted the resignation of Valley Elementary Teacher Nicki Wolfe.
In other business Tuesday night, the summer school schedule was approved. Summer school will be held at both Millboro and Valley Elementary schools in July, beginning on Tuesday July 6. Summer school meets for half a day, four days a week, with no school on Fridays.
School Board member Joyce Hevener wanted to add discussion about the high school softball field relocation to the agenda on Tuesday night. There was no second from any other board members, so it didn’t make it onto the agenda. School Board Chairman Eddie Ryder said additions to the agenda need approval from two board members.
The board also considered a change in the medication policy regarding narcotics. The school nurses recommended a change in policy to prohibit the administration of narcotic medication at school. The nurses cited concerns with side effects, concerns with students who drive who have taken medication and with verifying that medication is given at appropriate time intervals.
The board discussed the recommended change and School Board member Joyce Hevener made a motion to accept it, but with no second it didn’t pass. The medication policy change will continue to be reviewed.
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Adoptive “Non-Engineered” T-Cell Therapy Shows Preliminary Efficacy in Lymphomas
Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies engineered to recognize and destroy CD19 antigens on the surface of lymphoma cells have revolutionized the treatment of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), but these products require complex manufacturing processes, which can lead to delays in treatment. To overcome these challenges, researchers from Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital are exploring “non-engineered” T-cell therapies that are easier to manufacture and able to target multiple antigens.
At the 2019 Transplantation & Cellular Therapy Meeting of the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation and the Center for International Blood & Marrow Transplant Research, Ann M. Leen, PhD, from Texas Children’s Hospital, reported that this approach was safe and led to complete responses (CRs) in most patients enrolled in a small study.
Attendees browse posters at the 2019 TCT Meetings.
Unlike CAR T-cell therapies engineered with viral vectors, with this approach, researchers selectively expand a patient’s T cells in the laboratory, conferring them with the ability to target tumor cells, Dr. Leen explained.
She shared results for 33 patients who had been treated with this therapy:
13 with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL)
17 with aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL; including DLBCL, mantle cell lymphoma, and T-cell lymphoma)
3 with indolent NHL (including follicular lymphoma and marginal zone lymphomas)
The investigators used peripheral blood–derived T cells that were expanded to target several tumor-associated antigens (TAAs): PRAME, SSX2, MAGEA4, NY-ESO-1, and Survivin. Targeting multiple antigens simultaneously, the authors noted, overcomes another challenge associated with CAR T-cell therapies that target a single antigen: the heterogeneity of hematologic malignancies and the possibility for tumor immune evasion.
After the cells were expanded in the lab, patients were infused with between 0.5×107 and 2×107 multiTAA T cells/m2. No participants received lymphodepleting chemotherapy.
Eighteen patients had disease that was in remission at the time of T-cell infusion and received multiTAA-specific T cells as adjuvant therapy to prevent relapse; of these, all but two maintained disease remission. Remission duration ranged from three to 42 months among responders.
The other 15 patients received multiTAA-specific T cells to treat active disease. All of these patients had heavily pretreated disease, the authors noted, and had been exposed to a median of four lines of prior therapy (range not provided).
Of this group, five patients had transient disease stabilization followed by disease progression and four had ongoing stable disease, ranging from three to 18 months after T-cell infusion.
The remaining six patients (3 with HL and 3 with DLBCL) had achieved CRs, according to PET assessment, that ranged from four to 41 months.
“These clinical responses correlated with the detection of tumor-reactive T cells in patient peripheral blood post-infusion, directed against both targeted antigens as well as nontargeted TAAs … indicating induction of antigen/epitope spreading,” the authors reported.
The researchers noted that no participants experienced infusion-related systemic or neurologic adverse events – which are commonly reported with CAR T-cell infusions.
“Infusion of autologous multiTAA-targeted T cells … has been safe,” they concluded, “and despite concerns that endogenous T cells directed against shared/cancer testis antigens would be of insufficient affinity to produce prolonged benefit, [our cells] were able to induce durable CRs.”
The findings of this study were limited by the small study population and single-center design.
The authors report relationships with Marker Therapeutics, which sponsored the study.
Carrum G, Lulla P, Tzannou I, et al. Targeting lymphomas using non-engineered, multi-antigen-specific T cells. Abstract #24. Presented at the Transplantation & Cellular Therapy Meetings of ASBMT and CIBMTR, February 20, 2019; Houston, TX.
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Abhishek Dalmia
Non-executive Independent Director
Abhishek Dalmia is a non-executive independent director of Ashiana Housing since 2006. He is a chartered and cost accountant by profession. He started his career by setting up an advisory business under the name Renaissance Group.
Remunerated in sitting fees only. The term of contract is as per the provisions of The Companies Act 2013, in respect of the role of an Independent Director.
Ankur Gupta
Mr. Ankur Gupta as Joint Managing Director of the company for a period of three years w.e.f. 1st April, 2016
Detailed terms of his remuneration are as follows :
Rs. 5,00,000/- per month.
The expenditure incurred by the Company on hiring accommodation whether furnished/ unfurnished.
Free furnished accommodation in case the accommodation is owned by the Company.
In case no accommodation is provided by the Company, entitlement to house rent.
The expenditure incurred by the company on gas, electricity, water & furnishings will be valued as per Income Tax Rules, 1962.
Payment of commission every year upto the rate of 1% of the net profits of the company calculated in accordance with the provisions of section 198 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rules made there under.
Contribution to the Provident Fund as per rules of the company, subject to a ceiling of 12% of Basic Salary.
Payable as per rules of the company but not exceeding half month’s salary for each completed year of service.
Expenses actually incurred for self and family.
Leave Travel Concession
For self and family once in a year for any destination in India.
Fees of club subject to a maximum of two clubs may be allowed. Admission and Life membership fees are not permissible.
Premium not to exceed Rs. 25,000/- per annum.
Facility of Car with driver. (Use of car for private purpose shall be billed by the company to the Joint Managing Director.)
Telephone at residence. (Personal long distance calls on telephone shall be billed by the company to the Joint Managing Director.)
One month leave for Eleven Months of service. Leave accumulated but not availed will be allowed to be encashed at the end of tenure.
The Company and Mr. Ankur Gupta are entitled to terminate the contract by giving not less than ‘Ninety days’ notice to either party.
Mr. Ankur Gupta, shall not be entitled to any sitting fees for attending the meeting of the Board of Directors and/ or committee of Directors.”
Mr. Ankur Gupta will receive the remuneration in any financial year, where the company has no profits or its profits are inadequate during the term of office, the remuneration aforesaid, shall be paid as minimum remuneration upto maximum remuneration in terms of Schedule V of the Companies Act, 2013.
Hemant Kaul
Hemant Kaul lhas been an Independent Director of Ashiana Housing since 2013. He is a BSc graduate of the University of Rajasthan and holds an MBA from Poddar Institute of Management, Jaipur. In his previous avatar, Hemant was the managing director and chief executive officer of Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited. He was also a part of the initial team that set up the UTI Bank in 1994 in India.
Remunerated in sitting fees and a commission to a maximum amount of ₹8 lacs per annum. The term of contract is as per the provisions of The Companies Act 2013, in respect of the role of an Independent Director. Hemant’s term is up to 28 August 2017.
Narayan Anand
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Narayan Anandis a non-executive Independent Director at Ashiana Housing. He graduated with honours Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, and holds an MBA from IIM, Bangalore. Narayan has spent nearly two decades working as an investment banker, where he helped mid-market and large corporates in raising equity and debt capital in India.
He is appointed as an Additional Director and will hold office upto next Annual General Meeting. Remuneration in sitting fees instead of "Remunerated in sitting fees only.
Piyul Mukherjee
Ms. Piyul Mukherjee is a consumer behavior specialist with more than 30 years of experience working in the corporate sector. She is the co-founder and CEO of Quipper Research Pvt. Ltd. a boutique market research firm that conducts qualitative research for a global roster of blue-chip clients, by offering a diverse range of qualitative methodologies and hybrid research design. Her company is the go-to destination for a wide set of vibrant brands - all those seeking to make a mark in the Indian, and increasingly, international marketplace.
She is also the founder and director of Taraltec Solutions Private Limited, an India Innovation 2.0 awardwinning startup that holds patents in the area of breakthrough technology that aids to eradicate and eliminate water-borne diseases, without consumables. The underlying technology has various potential applications with a significant impact on the future health of global citizens.
Apart from above, she is a trustee of Vidyaranya Trust, a not-for-profit charitable set-up that runs programs for the education of under-privileged children, in the state of West Bengal.
Piyul is a PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, and holds an MBA from the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, University of Mumbai.
She is appointed as an Additional Director and will hold office upto next Annual General Meeting. Remuneration in Sitting Fees only
Sonal Mattoo
Sonal has been an Independent Director of Ashiana Housing since 2003. She holds Law degree from National Law School, Bangalore, India, with nearly two decades of experience as a lawyer. She specialises in workplace harassment, diversity issues, mediation matters, matrimonial issues and negotiations.
Sonal is paid a commission amount to the maximum of ₹ 18 lacs per annum since April, 2015 and the aforementioned sitting fee. The term of contract is as per the provisions of The Companies Act 2013, in respect to the role of an Independent Director.
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Payment of commission every year at the rate of 1% of the net profits of the company calculated in accordance with the provisions of section 198 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with rules made thereunder.
Facility of Car with driver. (Use of car for private purpose shall be billed by the Company to the Whole Time Director.)
Telephone at residence. (Personal long distance calls on telephone shall be billed by the company to the Whole Time Director.)
The Company and Mr. Varun Gupta are entitled to terminate the contract by giving not less than ‘Ninety days’ notice to either party.
Mr. Varun Gupta, shall not be entitled to any sitting fees for attending the meeting of the Board of Directors and/ or committee of Directors.
Mr. Varun Gupta will receive the remuneration in any financial year, where the company has no profits or its profits are inadequate during the term of office, the remuneration aforesaid, shall be paid as minimum remuneration upto maximum remuneration in terms of Schedule V of the Companies Act, 2013.
Mr. Vishal Gupta as Managing Director of the company for a period of three years w.e.f. 1st April, 2016.
Rs. 5,00,000/- per month
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Telephone at residence. (Personal long distance calls on telephone shall be billed by the company to the Managing Director.)
The Company and Mr. Vishal Gupta are entitled to terminate the contract by giving not less than ‘Ninety days’ notice to either party.
Vishal Gupta, shall not be entitled to any sitting fees for attending meetings of the Board of Directors and/ or committee of Directors.
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Nicholas Spiro "Nick" Michaels
Passed Away: November 24, 2019
Nick as everyone knew him, was the son of Leo and Athena Michael. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 54 years, Patsy (Napier) Michaels, brother Stephen Michaels, sister Rene Michaels, daughter Charlotte M. Bailey (Carrie), son Stephan Michaels (Kate) as well as his four grandchildren, Kayla Michaels Old (William), Ellie, Athena, and Liam Michaels, two special god children, Hugh Koontz and Joey Michaels, as well as many loving nieces, nephews and family members.
In 1943 at the age of two Nick moved to Virginia Beach. Growing up in the Old Beach neighborhood of 24th Street, his charismatic personality and easy smile quickly gained him popularity within the beach community. As a young man, Nick was an avid surfer and a Lifeguard for the Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service and he proudly served in the Virginia Army National Guard from 1964 – 1970 earning the distinction of a SPC 4. Nick attended Virginia Beach High School, Frederick Military Academy, and Frederick College.
Working summers on the beach and any position his father put him in at The Excellent Restaurant, Nick learned the ways of the restaurant industry. After several years and a few self-owned businesses, he eventually came back to the family business at the King of the Sea to assist his father when he became ill. He was later joined by his brother Stephen and together they owned and operated the restaurant for over 30 years. The restaurant business was much different 25 years ago on Atlantic Avenue, there were only a handful of establishments. Nick would often proudly boast of how they fed close to a 1000 people in one day which was quite the feat back then! Nick’s strong work ethic and integrity was instilled in the many that worked with him.
In 1965 Nick met the love of his life, Patsy and it was truly love at first sight. After nearly 54 years of marriage he still fondly referred to her as his beautiful bride. He often left Patsy little love notes sometimes referring to her as “his sweet thing” or “Snip”! Their loving marriage has been a shining beacon for others to follow. They were the example of the perfect marriage. They loved to dance together and had their own version of the shag!
In addition to their many adventures and travels, together they owned and operated many businesses from The Captain’s Table at The Schooner on 2nd Street in 1975 to World Wide Mini Golf on 25th and Pacific as well as several establishments up and down the oceanfront. Nick’s presence was felt all along Atlantic Avenue and he remained a well-respected oceanfront businessman. Retiring from the restaurant business in 1997, he served on numerous committees and was a founding member of the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Virginia Beach where he served on the Parrish Council. Nick was always very proud of his Greek heritage. Upon retirement, he began his love/hate relationship with golf where he made many new friends while serving as a marshal at Red Wing Golf Course.
Nothing made Nick happier than spending time with Patsy and friends. Nick could often be found holding court at Tempt during his and Patsy’s standing Friday date night where Nick would always laugh and tell everyone it was Patsy’s night to treat! Family was always forefront in his mind and everything he did in life he did for his family. Almost every Saturday and Sunday you could find Nick and Patsy under the umbrella on the beach in “their” spot surrounded by much loved family and friends. Nick never met a stranger and his generosity was unsurpassed. He was known for his quick wit and the occasional inappropriate joke! He never ceased to bring smiles and laughter to all who knew and loved him. He put others first, literally all the way until the end, that was our Nick, our Dad.
A memorial service will be held at Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church 621 First Colonial Road, Virginia Beach at 11:30 on Monday December 2nd .
The Altmeyer Funeral Home-Maestas Chapel is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.altmeyerfh.com. Memorial gifts, In lieu of flowers, may be expressed to benefit The Virginia Beach Rescue Squad VBVRS.org (mailing address:740 Virginia Beach Blvd Virginia Beach VA 23451) or The Virginia Beach Youth Service Club at VBSYC.org.
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William Cooper posted on 12/2/19
Dear Patsy and family, Eileen joins me in expressing our sincerest sympathies at your loss of Nick. We had a previous engagement and could not make his services. Know that you and your family are in our prayers and thoughts. We have fond memories of both you and Nick a truly exemplary and fun couple. Love, Billy and Eileen
John X Aragona posted on 12/2/19
Nick was a good man and I was proud to call him my friend.
Cory and Brook Hunger posted on 12/2/19
May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. Our most sincere condolences.
Carlton and Tammy Bowyer posted on 12/2/19
Patsy, you and your wonderful family are in our thoughts and prayers with the passing of our dear, dear friend Nick. Our memories of traveling out of town to football games and the many laughs we shared with you and Nick bring big smiles. However, Carlton's special memories of Nick began much earlier and included fun memories of Rene and Stephen. Dining at the King was a regular routine for us and it came with the bonus of more fond memories of the Michael clan. Always you and Nick remained the ideal couple, the fun couple and the couple of adoration. Our hearts are broken knowing a cherished friend has passed and the world is now not quite as much fun. Please know that we are with you in thought and prayer, even though we must miss Nick's service due to our health situation. Love you, Patsy!!
Debra Fink posted on 12/2/19
Patsy and Family. We are sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers are with you all. Debby and Bill
Betsy and Kenny Todd posted on 12/2/19
Patsy We are so sad to hear of Nicki’s passing! Big hugs and love to you and your dear family!
Patti and Scott Gandy posted on 12/2/19
Nick was one of the kindest, most sincere people we have ever had the privilege of knowing. We have many fond memories of Nick. Especially laughing lots during long bike rides. But one of our fondest memories is his infectious smile. You couldn't help but smile when he did. Patsy and family, we are so very very sorry for your loss.
Gina & Ron Morton posted on 12/1/19
I am very sad to hear of Nicky's passing. I remember working at King of the Sea when Papu and YaYa were alive. The family values were strong then, and I know will continue to be now at this difficult time. To the entire family, I know Nicky's memories will stay alive in each of you and God will bless you at this time.
Mary Benn & John Failes posted on 12/1/19
Please know that Patsy and all the family are in our thoughts and prayers with the loss of dear Nick- such a special person! He will be missed by SO many.
Capt JB Dadson, USN ( Ret) posted on 11/30/19
Dear Patsy, Stephen, Rene and family, Please accept my sincere condolences. I am proud to have had Nicki as one of my dear friends and truly blessed to have so many great memories of our fun times together. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and my heart goes out to each of you in this time of great sorrow. Sincerely, JB P.S. Unfortunately I’m out of state and unable to make the service. Rest assured, I’ll be there in spirit. GOD BLESS….
Scott Miller posted on 11/30/19
God rest his soul. I remember him as one of my first coaches, and he made an indelible mark on my life. Great man, who’s going to be a great angel for his family still on earth. Praying for the entire Michaels family, especially his son Stephen. Hang in there brother.
John Demosthenes posted on 11/30/19
Nick was a true family man. I enjoyed so much knowing him as a fellow Saint Nicholas member. You could count on Nick to get to the heart of a matter, but do so in a down to earth manner with a story thrown in. May his memory be eternal.
Chip McQuilkin posted on 11/30/19
The pure beauty of beach people for us brothers of surfing is we were all equally accepted no matter what the difference in age. I liked that melting pot of surf wax. Nicki loved to smile like all those Micheals, but I had to leave Va. Beach proper behind as I don’t know anyone there anymore. I’m happy now and I love those Micheals always but I had to say goodbye. From Chip McQuilkin
Robin Hubbard Oliver posted on 11/29/19
Patsy, so sorry for your loss! Love hugs and prayers for you and your family ❣️
Lee amd Lisa Pearson posted on 11/29/19
Patsy and Family, Nicki's passing has sadden us deeply. His presence on the beach each Sunday @ 61st Street will be missed. His smiling face, jokes and generosity were second to none!. Our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. Lee and Lisa
Elizabeth Scarborough Johnson posted on 11/29/19
Patsy, Charlotte, Stephen and family, Thank you for sharing Nick with all of us. He was a mainstay of our childhood and played a huge role in bringing unforgettable moments to us all. He was a presence throughout my father's illness and an unwavering "gentleman." He will be missed deeply. The Scarborough Family
Judith & Stuart Nachman posted on 11/29/19
Our sympathies to Patsy and the family for the loss of your beloved Nick. He touched many lives in many ways and we all mourn his passing.
Cheryl J Skinner,Tri-State Military Museum posted on 11/29/19
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time, May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of Nicholas Spiro Michaels, give you peace, comfort and strength… Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete. I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers to the family of …. US Army National Guard Veteran, Nicholas Spiro Michaels, is “A True American Hero” God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
dickie Burke posted on 11/28/19
A real Good man!! Nick will be missed by all!!!
A real good man!!! Nick will be missed by all!!!!
A Real Good Man!!!! He will be missed!
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Ask the Applications Engineer—8: Op-Amp Issues
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(Noise, continued from the last issue, 24-2)
Q. What is “noise gain”?
A. So far we have considered noise sources but not the gain of the circuits where they occur. It is tempting to imagine that if the noise voltage at the input of an amplifier is Vn and the circuit’s signal gain is G, the noise voltage at the output will be GVn; but this is not always the case.
Consider the basic op-amp gain circuit in the diagram. If it is being used as an inverting amplifier (B), the non-inverting input will be grounded, the signal will be applied to the free end of Ri and the gain will be -Rf/Ri. On the other hand, in a non-inverting amplifier (A) the signal is applied to the non-inverting input and the free end of Ri is grounded; the gain is (1 + Rf/Ri)
The amplifier’s own voltage noise is always amplified in the non-inverting mode; thus when an op-amp is used as an inverting amplifier at a gain of G, its voltage noise will be amplified by the noise gain of (G+ 1). For the precision attenuation cases, where G<1, this may present problems. (A common example of this is an active filter circuit where stopband gain may be very small but stop-band noise gain is at least unity.)
Only the amplifier voltage noise-and any noise developed by the noninverting-input current noise flowing in any impedance present in that input (for example, a bias-current compensation resistor)-is amplified by the noise gain. Noise in Ri, either Johnson noise or arising from inverting input noise current, is amplified by G in the same way as the input signal, and Johnson noise voltage in the feedback resistor is not amplified but is buffered to the output at unity gain.
Q. What’s “popcorn” noise?
A. Twenty years ago this column would have spent a great deal of space discussing popcorn noise, which is a type of low frequency noise manifesting itself as low level (but random amplitude) step changes in offset voltage occurring at random intervals. When played through a loudspeaker it sounds like cooking popcorn-hence the name.
While no integrated circuit process is entirely free from the problem, high levels of popcorn noise result from inadequate processing techniques. Today its causes are sufficiently well understood that no reputable op-amp manufacturer is likely to produce op-amps where popcorn noise is a major concern to the user. {Oat-bran noise is more likely to be an issue in situations where cereal data is concerned[:-)]}
Q. Pk-pk noise voltage is the most convenient way to know whether noise will ever be a problem for me. Why are amplifier manufacturers reluctant to specify noise in this way?
A. Because noise is generally Gaussian, as we pointed out in the last issue. For a Gaussian distribution it is meaningless to speak of a maximum value of noise: if you wait long enough any value will, in theory, be exceeded. Instead it is more practical to speak of the rms noise, which is more or less invariant-and by applying the Gaussian curve to this we may predict the probability of the noise exceeding any particular value. Given a noise source of V rms, since the probability of any particular value of noise voltage follows a Gaussian distribution, the noise voltage will exceed a pk-pk value of 2 V for 32% of the time, 3 V for 13% of the time, and so on:
Pk-pk value % of time pk-pk value is exceeded
2 × rms 32%
4 × rms 4.6%
6 x rms 0.27%
6.6 × rms 0.10%
8 × rms 60 ppm
10 × rms 0.6 ppm
12 × rms 2 x 10-9 ppm
14 × rms 2.6 × 10-12 ppm
So if we define a peak value in terms of the probability of its occurrence, we may use a peak specification-but it is more desirable to use the rms value, which is generally easier to measure. When a peak noise voltage is specified, it is frequently 6.6 x rms, which occurs no more than 0.1% of the time.
Q. How do you measure the rms value of low-frequency noise in the usually specified band, 0.1 to 10 Hz? It must take a long time to integrate. Isn’t this expensive in production?
A. Yes, it is expensive, but-Although it’s necessary to make many careful measurements during characterization, and at intervals thereafter, we cannot afford the time it would take in production to make an rms measurement. Instead, at very low frequencies in the 1/f region (as low as 0.1 to 10 Hz), the peak value is measured during from one to three 30-second intervals and must be less than some specified value. Theoretically this is unsatisfactory, since some good devices will be rejected and some noisy ones escape detection, but in practice it is the best test possible within a practicable test time and is acceptable if a suitable threshold limit is chosen. With conservative weightings applied, this is a reliable test of noise. Devices that do not meet the arbitrary criteria for the highest grades can still be sold in grades for which they meet the spec.
Q. What other op-amp noise effects do you encounter?
A. There is a common effect, which often appears to be caused by a noisy op amp, resulting in missing codes. This potentially serious problem is caused by ADC input-impedance modulation. Here’s how it happens:
Many successive-approximation ADCs have an input impedance which is modulated by the device’s conversion clock. If such an ADC is driven by a precision op amp whose bandwidth is much lower than the clock frequency, the op amp cannot develop sufficient feedback to provide a stiff voltage source to the ADC input port, and missing codes are likely to occur. Typically, this effect appears when amplifiers like the OP-07 are used to drive AD574s.
It may be cured by using an op amp with sufficient bandwidth to have a low output impedance at the ADC’s clock frequency, or by choosing an ADC containing an input buffer or one whose input impedance is not modulated by its internal clock (many sampling ADCs are free of this problem). In cases where the op amp can drive a capacitive load without instability, and the reduction of system bandwidth is unimportant, a shunt capacitor decoupling the ADC input may be sufficient to effect a cure.
Q. Are there any other interesting noise phenomena in high-precision analog circuits?
A. The tendency of high-precision circuitry to drift with time is a noise-like phenomenon (in fact, it might be argued that, at a minimum, it is identical to the lower end of 1/f noise). When we specify long-term stability, we normally do so in terms of µV/1,000 hr or ppm/1,000 hr. Many users assume that, since there are, on the average, 8,766 hours in a year, an instability of x/1,000 hr is equal to 8.8 x/yr.
This is not the case. Long-term instability (assuming no long-term steady deterioration of some damaged component within the device), is a “drunkard’s walk” function; what a device did during its last 1,000 hours is no guide to its behavior during the next thousand. The long-term error mounts as the square-root of the elapsed time, which implies that, for a figure of x/l,000 hr, the drift will actually be multiplied by √8.766, or about 3x per year, or 9x per 10 years. Perhaps the spec should be in µV/1,000√hr.
In fact, for many devices, things are a bit better even than this. The “drunkard’s walk” model, as noted above, assumes that the properties of the device don’t change. In fact, as the device gets older, the stresses of manufacture tend to diminish and the device becomes more stable (except for incipient failure sources). While this is hard to quantify, it is safe to say that-provided that a device is operated in a low-stress environment-its rate of long-term drift will tend to reduce during its lifetime. The limiting value is probably the 1/f noise, which builds up as the square-root of the natural logarithm of the ratio, i.e., √1n 8.8 for time ratios of 8.8, or 1.47 x for 1 year, 2.94 x for 8.8 years, 4.4 x for 77 years, etc.
A Reader's Challenge:
Q. A reader sent us a letter that is just a wee bit too long to quote directly, so we’ll summarize it here. He was responding to the mention in these columns (Analog Dialogue 24-2, pp. 20-21) of the shot effect, or Schottky noise (Schottky was the first to note and correctly interpret shot effect-originally in vacuum tubes1). Our reader particularly objected to the designation of shot noise as solely a junction phenomenon, and commented that we have joined the rest of the semiconductor and op-amp engineering fraternity in disseminating misinformation.
In particular, he pointed out that the shot noise formula-
In = √(2q IB) amperes,
where In is the rms shot-noise current, I is the current flowing through a region, q is the charge of an electron, and B is the bandwidth-does not seem to contain any terms that depend on the physical properties of the region. Hence (he goes on) shot noise is a universal phenomenon associated with the fact that any current, I, is a flow of electrons or holes, which carry discrete charges, and the noise given in the formula is just an expression of the graininess of the flow.
He concludes that the omission of this noise component in any circuit carrying current, including purely resistive circuits, can lead to serious design problems. And he illustrates its significance by pointing out that this noise current, calculated from the flow of dc through any ideal resistor, becomes equal to the thermal Johnson noise current at room temperature when only 52 mV is applied to the resistor-and it would become the dominant current noise source for applied voltages higher than about 200 mV.
A. Since designers of low-noise op amps have blithely ignored this putative phenomenon, what’s wrong? The assumption that the above shot noise equation is valid for conductors.
Actually, the shot noise equation is developed under the assumption that the carriers are independent of one another. While this is indeed the case for currents made up of discrete charges crossing a barrier, as in a junction diode (or a vacuum tube), it is not true for metallic conductors. Currents in conductors are made up of very much larger numbers of carriers (individually flowing much more slowly), and the noise associated with the flow of current is accordingly very much smaller-and generally lost in the circuit’s Johnson noise.
Here’s what Horowitz and Hill2 have to say on the subject:
“An electric current is the flow of discrete electric charges, not a smooth fluidlike flow. The finiteness of the charge quantum results in statistical fluctuations of the current. If the charges act independently of each other,* the fluctuating current is ...
I noise (rms) = InR = (2 qIdc B)1/2
where q is the electron charge (1.60 x 10-19 C) and B is the measurement bandwidth. For example, a “steady” current of 1 A actually has an rms fluctuation of 57 nA, measured in a 10-kHz bandwidth; i.e., it fluctuates by about 0.000006%. The relative fluctuations are larger for smaller currents: A “steady” current of 1 µA actually has an rms current-noise fluctuation, over 10 kHz, of 0.006%, i.e., -85 dB. At 1 pA dc, the rms current fluctuation (same bandwidth) is 56 fA, i.e., a 5.6% variation! Shot noise is ‘rain on a tin roof.’ This noise, like resistor Johnson noise, is Gaussian and white.
“The shot noise formula given earlier assumes that the charge carriers making up the current act independently. That is indeed the case for charges crossing a barrier, as for example the current in a junction diode, where the charges move by diffusion; but it is not true for the important case of metallic conductors, where there are long-range correlations between charge carriers. Thus the current in a simple resistive circuit has far less noise than is predicted by the shot noise formula.* Another important exception to the shot-noise formula is provided by our standard transistor current-source circuit, in which negative feedback acts to quiet the shot noise.”
*Italics ours
1Goldman, Stanford, Frequency Analysis, Modulation, and Noise. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1948, p. 352.
2Horowitz, Paul and Winfield Hill, The Art of Electronics, 2nd edition. Cambridge (UK): Cambridge University Press, 1989, pp. 431-2.
James Bryant
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CJ2K Accused In MULTIPLE Murder-For-Hires?!???
Trill Withers4/09/2020 3:15 PM
Happy Thursday.
What the hell is it with former NFL rushing champions and MURDER??? Are the initials CJ just cursed?? Does everyone just have Joe Exotica hiring hitman fever? What the hell is going on??
From TMZ:
Long story short, officials believe CJ2K rewarded a gang member with cash after the guy allegedly killed two men who were suspected of gunning down Johnson's friend in 2015.
Here's the backstory ... Johnson nearly died in a shooting in Orlando, Fla., back on March 8, 2015 ... when Orange County Sheriff officials say someone opened fire on a Jeep that Chris was in at around 4 AM.
Johnson suffered a bullet wound to his shoulder and made a full recovery ... but the driver of the vehicle, his friend, Dreekius Johnson, did not survive the attack.
In new court docs ... law enforcement officials say "intelligence gathered suggested [the shooting] was a gang related murder attempt on Chris Johnson."
Officials also say ... months later, a noted Florida gang member named Dominic Bolden shot and killed two men -- one on Jan. 19, 2016 and one on July 24, 2016 -- who were believed to be the shooters in the March 2015 incident.
Holy shit. You pay a running back ONE TIME and this is what happens? Chris Johnson got shot and instead of succumbing, he decided to play two more years in the NFL. But there's more!
In the court docs, officials claim an informant told them as a reward for Bolden's alleged actions … Chris helped the guy become a leader of a famed drug trafficking organization (DTO) in Florida.
The informant told officials that Johnson supplied Bolden "with funds and an individual who could continually supply Dominic Bolden with as much narcotics as needed to supply the DTO."
In the docs, 34-year-old Johnson is also accused of helping with day-to-day operations of the DTO … but court records show he has NOT been formally charged with any crimes.
So he's a hiring coordinator for a drug organization, but he also helps out on the day-to-day side? What a life! We should all be so lucky to have a life so interesting in retirement, sans the getting shot part.
How many football players do you realistically think are involved in some seedy underworld shit? Like 10%? 20%? We only hear about the ones that get caught, like this one and it happened in 2015. We hear about what former wide receivers for the Indianapolis Colts have been accused of, or dancing Ravens linebackers have beat chargers for but there's more that we don't remember. And even more that we never hear about!
Remember when Jamal Lewis did federal time for helping a buddy buy coke? This was three months after he got drafted! Or what about Sam Hurd, you remember him? He's doing 15 years as we speak for trying to buy cocaine and weed to sell. I bet somebody that we least expect is an actual drug kingpin in the league right now. I can't wait until we find out that Andy Isabella or Gio Bernard is basically the Pablo Escobar of the NFL.
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The need for transformation in the property sector is best understood by the need of economic transformation generally of the country and overlaying the same need in the Property Sector with is unique context, according to Portia Tau Sekati, CEO of the Property Sector Charter Council (PSCC).
"Despite significant progress since the establishment of a democratic government in 1994, South African society, including the property sector, remains characterised by racially based income and social services inequalities," she tells Fin24.
"Despite legislative and policy interventions to eradicate these inequalities, in practice there are skewed patterns of ownership, control and management. This is specifically limited in terms of black and black women participation."
The PSCC, therefore, provides a framework and establishes the principles upon which B-BBEE will be implemented in the sector. The PSCC is one of the 12 sector councils recognised by the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) in terms of the BBBEE act.
The PSCC strives to achieve its mandate through the development of Property Sector Code (PSC) legislation in terms of B-BBEE to create a conducive environment and to enable transformation of the property sector.
The council furthermore, reports on transformation progress of the property sector on an annual basis.
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In addition, there are other roles and strategic projects that it PSCC has identified and do that assist in order to achieve the above mandate.
"There are a vast number of challenges of the council - the main ones being around achieving transformation of the property sector as captured in the PSC and other operational issues to support its mandate and purpose as captured above," she says.
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A main finding of the 2019 State of Transformation Report is that the property sector had a level 5 B-BBEE Recognition level.
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The local background
The republican convention
The black rallies
The riot starts
The politicians arrive
The politicians fail to arrive
The sheriff takes command
The central negro district
The tensions ease
Source materials
More newspaper clippings
Group Title: Miami report : the report of the Miami Study Team on Civil Disturbances in Miami, Florida during the week of August 5, 1968.
Title: Miami report
Title: Miami report the report of the Miami Study Team on Civil Disturbances in Miami, Florida during the week of August 5, 1968.
Physical Description: viii, 30, 25 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cm.
Creator: Miami Study Team on Civil Disturbances in Miami, Florida
Hector, Louis J.
United States -- National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence
Publisher: Study Team
For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O.
Place of Publication: Miami Fla
Publication Date: [1969]
Subject: Riots -- Florida -- Miami ( lcsh )
Genre: federal government publication ( marcgt )
Statement of Responsibility: Louis J. Hector and Paul L.E. Helliwell, co-director.
General Note: "Submitted to the National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence."
General Note: "January 15, 1969."
Page vii
Page viii
.s'O
The report of the Miami Study Team
on Civil Disturbances in Miami, Florida
during the week of August 5, 1968
Submitted to the
National Commission on the Causes
and Prevention of Violence
For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, D.C. 20402 Price 50 cents
Miami Study Team Staff ........................................... iv
Preface .........................................................
Sum m ary .................................................. ... vii
1. The Local Background ............................................. 1
2. The Republican Convention ....................................... 5
3. The Black Rallies-Sunday through Wednesday, August 4 to 7 ............. 7
4. The Riot Starts-7 P.M. Wednesday, August 7 ........................... 11
5. The Politicians Arrive-8:15 P.M., Wednesday, August 7 ................... 13
6. The Politicians Fail to Arrive-8 A.M., Thursday, August 8 ................. 15
7. The Sheriff Takes Command-5 P.M., Thursday, August 8 ................. 17
8. The Central District-Thursday Night, August 8 ................ ......... 19
9. The Tensions Ease-Friday through Tuesday, August 9 through 13 ........... 21
10. General Observations ............................................. 25
MIAMI STUDY TEAM
Louis J. Hector and Paul L. E. Helliwell .......................... Co-Directors
Robert C. Josefsbergt and James W. Matthews ................... Associate Directors
M elville Dunn .................................................. Investigator
W ilkie Ferguson ................................................. Investigator
David Fincher ................................................... Investigator
Jerom e S. Reism an ............................................... Investigator
Jam es Sim m ons ................................................. Investigator
Ralph C. D atillio .....................................................Editor
Arden Doss, Jr. ..................................................... Editor
Mrs. Terry Cueto .......................................... Executive Secretary
This report on the civil disturbances in Miami, Florida, during the week of August 5,
1968, was prepared by the Miami Study Team at the direction of the National Commission
on the Causes and Prevention of Violence. The Miami Study Team was asked to prepare a
narrative account of the Miami disturbances, an analysis of the causes including any local
events during the previous year which had a significant influence on the disturbances, the
effect if any of the Republican National Convention then taking place at Miami Beach, and
the effect of the presence of mass communications media at the scene of the disturbances.
Our report concentrates more on local conditions, the events preceding the riots and
police actions, than on the details of the actual rioting. The looting and burning in Miami
was little different from looting and burning in recent black disturbances elsewhere in the
United States. We have tried to focus on matters which may be atypical and particular to
the Miami disturbances.
To assist in the preparation of this report, the Co-Directors retained the services of
Robert C. Josefsberg, Esq., and James W. Matthews, Esq., both local Miami lawyers in pri-
vate practice, one white and one black, both of whom have recently served as Assistant
United States Attorneys in the Southern District of Florida. To Mr. Josefsberg and Mr.
Matthews fell the task of recruiting and supervising the investigative team, analyzing the in-
formation which was developed, and assisting the Co-Directors in the organization and sum-
marization of the material into meaningful form.
The investigators, who interviewed more than 200 persons involved in the disturbances,
were also local Miami men, two white and three black, who obtained leaves of absence from
various public and private jobs in Dade County to work for the Study Team.
The investigators are:
Melville Dunn
Wilkie Ferguson
Jerome S. Reisman
James Simmons.
We are indebted to them for doing a thorough job under time pressure and often difficult
Some of the material in Chapter 1, "The Local Background," has been derived solely
from secondary sources such as local newspapers. All significant facts in the remainder of
the report have been verified through interviews or examination of documentary sources.
We are surprised at the extent of the discrepancies between various accounts of the dis-
turbances, even on such simple factual matters as the time and location of single incidents
reported by numerous observers. Except in the report on the Central Negro District, we have
not undertaken to set forth varying accounts of the same episode. We have resolved them as
best we could in discussion with our staff, and presented only our conclusions. A summary
list of source materials which are now part of the Commission's archives is attached hereto
as Appendix I.
We have received excellent cooperation from those whose assistance we have requested:
local newspapers; radio and television stations; the FBI; the Miami Police Department and
the Dade County Department of Public Safety, both of which made their files and internal
reports available to us; other local governmental offices and organizations, including the State
Attorney's office and the Dade County Grand Jury; and many individuals who participated
in or have special knowledge of the disturbances. We do not feel that any information has
been withheld from us after a reasonable request and after the purpose of our investigations
was made known, except in a small number of cases where persons feared reprisals of some
kind, and in these cases we do not feel the withheld information would significantly change
our conclusions.
We must record our thanks to Col. William G. McDonald, Administrative Officer of the
Commission, and to his staff in the Washington offices of the Commission; to Ralph C.
Datillio, Esq. and Arden Doss, Jr., Esq., of the Miami Bar, who edited the final text; and to
Mrs. Terry Cueto, our Executive Secretary, and to those who assisted her in the establish-
ment of our Miami offices and operating procedures.
LOUIS J. HECTOR
PAUL L. E. HELLIWELL
The civil disturbances which took place during the week of August 5th, 1968 in Miami,
Dade County, Florida brought into confrontation the following groups:
(1) The inhabitants of Liberty City, a black area located within the city limits of
Miami, and local black leaders.
(2) City of Miami Police, supplemented by small detachments from two other
Dade County municipalities.
(3) Deputy Sheriffs from the Dade County Department of Public Safety, supple-
mented by personnel of the Florida National Guard, officers from the Florida Highway
Patrol, and the State Conservation and State Beverage Departments.
(4) Various city, county, and state political figures.
(5) Press and television reporters and cameramen.
The fact that the Republican National Convention was taking place during the week of
August 5th, at Miami Beach, some seven miles away from Liberty City, played only an inci-
dental part in the course of the disturbances. The disturbances involved no articulated politi-
cal or ideological issues such as the Presidential campaign, Viet Nam or the draft. The dis-
turbances were preceded by two attempts to hold mass rallies, but neither of these was
particularly successful, and the leaders of the rallies did not play a significant part in the
disturbances. Although the slogan "Black Power" and the characteristic raised-fist gesture
were used on numerous occasions during the disturbances, they were used as expressions of
solidarity and emotional fervor by the participants and not as part of a planned confronta-
tion or demonstration to obtain specific governmental or economic reforms.
The inhabitants of Liberty City participating in the disturbances were entirely black,
and there were actively involved no white sympathizers or white opponents of the black
cause in general or of the Liberty City community in particular. No students or other out-
side ideological, political or action groups, except two local chapters of United Black Stu-
dents, were significantly involved.
Few blacks from outside of the Liberty City area appear to have been present during
the meetings which preceded the disturbances and they did not play a significant part in the
origin or continuance of the disturbances.
Except for the fact that the local radio reports seem to have attracted additional people
to the riot area, the mass communications media seem to have had little effect on the course
of the disturbances.
The disturbances originated spontaneously and almost entirely out of the accumulated
deprivations, discriminations,and frustrations of the black community in Liberty City, which
are similar to those of urban black communities throughout the United States, exacerbated
by the following special local circumstances:
(a) Loss of local jobs by blacks over the prior several years to Cuban refugees.
(b) Failure of the Dade County business community during the summers of
1967 and 1968 to provide a sufficient number of jobs for black youths despite widely
publicized promises to do so.
(c) Tensions of many years standing between the Miami black community and
the Miami police, which had sharply increased in recent months.
1. THE LOCAL BACKGROUND
The Riot Area
The Miami dusturbances took place almost entirely within the Liberty City section of
the City of Miami. Miami is located in Dade County, Florida, and Liberty City on its west
side lies directly along the boundary between the City of Miami and the unincorporated area
of Dade County. Police protection within the city is provided by the City of Miami police;
within the unincorporated area by the Dade County Department of Public Safety, also
known as the Dade County Sheriff's Department.
Liberty City is a black area with a population of approximately 45,000 located in the
northwest section of the City of Miami. It was planned after World War II as a model low-
cost housing area to supplement and eventually replace the old Central Negro District of
dilapidated wooden houses. In its early stages it consisted of low, widely-spaced buildings
with ample green space between them, but in succeeding years the area has come more and
more to be filled with what are locally called "concrete monsters," i.e., multi-storied con-
crete block apartment houses with open balconies entirely surrounded by asphalt paved
areas. A lack of effective planning and zoning controls, lax enforcement of health, sanitation,
and maintenance standards and the substantial profits to be derived from the construction
and rental of high-density low-maintenance apartment units have destroyed the original con-
cept of a more civilized and liveable low-cost housing area. Ironically, one of the reasons for
the high population concentration in the Liberty City area has been the displacement of
blacks from other areas by various urban renewal and improvement projects, without ade-
quate housing provisions having been made for them elsewhere.
As the Liberty City area has become more and more built up over recent years, the
concentration of people, noise, and, in August, heat, has made living conditions there less
and less tolerable. Nevertheless, the Liberty City area is still somewhat superior to the older
Central Negro District where there are still a number of wooden shacks.
The disturbances took place in Liberty City instead of in the older districts probably be-
cause of the greater total population of Liberty City, a higher proportion of young people,
and the greater difficulty of containing and checking a disturbance in a concentrated area of
multi-story buildings.
A substantial amount of economic and sociological data concerning the Liberty City
area can be made available to the Commission if it is desired. In our view, however, these
data do little more than illustrate and confirm the usual pattern of unemployment and
under-employment, poor schools, early school termination, high-rent for poor housing, poor
health conditions, and high incidence of crime characteristic of similar areas in many other
cities of the United States. Our omission of these data does not imply that we do not think
them of the greatest relevance to the Miami disturbances, but rather that they are not pecu-
liar to Miami and that the relevance of such conditions to civil disturbances is already
well-documented in other studies. Our attention has been focused rather on those elements
in the Miami disturbances which seem to be atypical or local.
Liberty City is seven miles from the hall at Miami Beach where the Republican Con-
vention convened on August 5, 1968.
The location of Liberty City and its geographic relation to the rest of Dade County is
shown on Maps I and III attached.
Chief Walter Headley
The City of Miami Police had for many years prior to the disturbances in 1968 been
under the command of Chief Walter Headley, since deceased. Chief Headley, a strong-
minded, hard-working police chief, carried virtually unchanged into the late 1960's policies
of dealing with minority groups which had been applied in Miami in the 1930's and even
earlier. He was an unequivocal and unapologetic proponent of the "get tough" policy, be-
lieving that the outbreak of civil disturbances can best be prevented by a continuing open
display of force, supplemented from time to time by actual demonstrations that the authori-
ties will not hesitate to use this force. Chief Headley did not believe that community rela-
tions programs with minority groups are a part of the law enforcement responsibility, and he
made no attempt to establish systematic communications with the Miami black community.
His death having intervened between the time of the disturbances and the time of this
report, we do not wish to charge Chief Headley unfairly with practices or attitudes which he
cannot now refute. The Co-Directors of this study, who had known him casually for many
years, interviewed him at some length at the beginning of the investigation and it is their
belief that the foregoing statement of his policies is a fair and accurate one; that he applied
those policies vigorously and conscientiously; that he knew of and had considered alterna-
tive policies; and that he had concluded that his policy of staying tough and displaying force
was the best way to handle minority groups. This is corroborated we think by his public
statements on the subject during the year before the disturbances and by other source
material.
Chief Headley was out of the state during the whole period of the disturbances. He
cannot be held personally accountable for the command confusion which seemed to char-
acterize the actions of the Miami police at times during the disturbances. His relevance to
the events described in this report lies in his police organization and practices and his poli-
cies in dealing with minority groups.
The Black Community and Law Enforcement
During the summer of 1967, the people of Dade County for the first time became gen-
erally aware that black disturbances could occur in their community. The accumulated de-
privations and frustrations of the black community, combined with national racial riots, had
created an atmosphere of tension and apprehension which could no longer escape public
Several times during the summer of 1967 it was feared that riots would break out, the
law enforcement intelligence reports on several occasions narrowed down potential times and
places where disturbances or riots were in the formative stages. These were averted before
any overt acts were committed through the joint efforts of black and white community lead-
ers. Local law enforcement agencies, however, began to prepare seriously for the possibility
of later violence, and they have been generally aware since then that formulation of plans
and stand-by preparations for riot prevention and control are now necessary in Dade County.
After the threats of violence subsided in 1967, community leaders did not succeed in
evoking widespread public interest or support in coping with the causes of discontent in the
black community, and black groups during the following months felt that promises negoti-
ated during the period of imminent threat were not fulfilled. As had happened in other cities,
some of the black leaders who had counseled the black community against violence on the
basis of anticipated remedial action by the community began to lose their influence to more
militant black leaders.
One of the most important sources of black frustration was the feeling that the busi-
ness community had not made good on its well-publicized promise to young blacks that they
would have ample employment opportunities during the remainder of the 1967 summer and
thereafter. The number of jobs made available fell short of meeting the need, and the frustra-
tion created by this was heightened by the increasing number of Cuban refugees being em-
ployed in Dade County. The failure to secure jobs together with the lack of recreational fa-
cilities left many black youngsters with too much free time during their summer vacation.
In December, 1967, after a disproportionate number of individual violent crimes in the
black areas of Miami, Chief Headley of the Miami Police Department called a press confer-
ence and announced his widely-reported get-tough policy. He stated that the black commu-
nity would henceforth receive concentrated treatment with double patrols armed with shot-
guns and dogs. As to riots, he stated, "When the looting starts, the shooting starts."
Responsible white and black leaders asked Chief Headley to call an additional press confer-
ence to clarify his position and to insure against any misunderstanding that his get-tough
policy would be applied in discriminatory fashion only to blacks. The Chief in future public
statements and press conferences did not allay fears that the get-tough policy would be ap-
plied largely to blacks. We attach hereto as Appendix II, copies of newspaper articles report-
ing Chief Headley's announcement and subsequent clarifications of his get-tough policy.
Whether or not the policy of the Miami Police Department was actually as tough and as dis-
criminatory as the published reports indicated, there was sufficient substance to them to
keep the black community in a state of continued agitation during the next eight months
from December 1967 to August 1968.
During these eight months, the implementation of the get-tough policy, the frequent
display of shotguns and dogs by Miami Police in black neighborhoods, and the aggressive use
of the Miami stop-and-frisk law resulted in frequent confrontations and growing tension be-
tween members of the black community and the Miami Police. Word spread through the
black community that the Police were regularly hailing black males on the street, addressing
them as "boy" or "nigger," and requesting identification and disclosure of the purpose of
their being where they were. Patrols with shotguns and dogs regularly entered predominately
black clubs and bars and demanded identification and purpose of presence from all patrons.
We attach hereto as Appendix III, newspaper articles relating to incidents of this type, not as
proof of the detailed substance of the articles but as examples of the stimuli to which the
black community was reacting during this time.
Whatever the details of these and other types of confrontation, the City of Miami Police
Department did appear to believe that continuous forceful displays and confrontations would
elicit fear and respect on the part of the black community and secure civil order. The belief
grew in the black community, however, that they were being unnecessarily harassed and
abused by the Miami Police.
During these eight months the policies and actions of the Miami Police were accentu-
ated by comparison with the policies and actions of the Dade County Public Safety Depart-
ment. That Department had instituted a program of community relations whereby deputy
sheriffs went into the black community and sought to open lines of communication and
develop friendly relations. County policemen went to the pool halls to meet the youths;
they mixed with crowds and tried to convey the message that law enforcement groups and
the black community could and should have mutual respect for each other.
The Dade County Director of Public Safety, who also carries the title of Sheriff, and
his chief assistants personally participated in many group meetings with the black commu-
nity to discuss policy and community problems. The County officers did not pamper
trouble makers or law breakers, however, and they seem to have enforced the law and main-
tained order effectively.
During these eight months, the technical law enforcement duties accomplished in black
communities by the Miami Police and the Dade County officers were not materially differ-
ent. The personal relationships and attitudes developed, however, were very different. The
black community and many whites involved in OEO and other community relations pro-
grams came to believe that the Headley policy had revived within the Miami Police a basic
intolerance toward blacks and had encouraged unnecessary police harshness and insolence
toward them. The Dade County Police officials, on the other hand, seem to have gained the
respect and trust of many members of the black community.
2. THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
August 5 August 8
Preparations for the Republican National Convention which took place in Miami Beach
during the week of August 5, 1968, were well handled and as a result, no major law enforce-
ment problems arose.
Miami Beach is a solidly Democratic community and the City Council apparently had
no political or personal interest in the outcome of the Republican Convention. Their interest
was solely that it be conducted in a fashion consistent with bringing other major conven-
tions to Miami Beach. The Miami Beach Police is an independent municipal police force
serving only the resort community where the convention took place.
Prior to the Convention, leaders of the Nixon, Rockefeller, Reagan, and lesser campaign
groups were contacted by the Miami Beach police and advised of the procedures to be fol-
lowed. Before and during the Convention itself, there was constant communication between
the police and organizations interested in demonstrating at the Convention. These groups
made numerous demands upon the police force and many demands were accommodated.
To those that were rejected, the police tried to give acceptable alternatives. If the police felt
there was a security problem in demonstrators going up one street, for instance, they sug-
gested another street that similarly served the purposes of the demonstrators. Tampa garbage-
men, Cuban refugees, the elderly, several black groups, along with supporters of each candi-'
date, were permitted access to desirable positions in order to demonstrate. They did not al-
always get the places and the times desired, but they were not given times and places that
were unacceptable. By such practices, the law enforcement officials did not place candidates
or pressure groups in a position of direct confrontation and disagreement with the police and
permitted most demonstrators to feel that they had had an opportunity to let off steam and
support their candidate or cause in a reasonable manner.
The law enforcement coordination for the Republican Convention was well handled be-
tween the City of Miami Beach, the other cities of Dade County, and County and Federal of-
ficials. There were available at all times sufficient law enforcement personnel not only to
stop but also to deter any violence. Needless to say, there were individual instances of law
violations, of hostility and lack of restraint, but the instances or allegations of these are so
minor they are not worthy of mention.
We do not intend by the above description and characterization of the police work at
Miami Beach to make invidious comparisons with police work at Chicago or elsewhere. No
candidate nor any pressure group at Miami Beach acted in such way as to precipitate an un-
avoidable confrontation with law enforcement officials or a violent outbreak. Responsible
parties on both sides kept things running smoothly, and neither side had occasion to demon-
strate the restraint which seems to be required in situations where an organized group is con-
sciously looking for trouble.
Although there was no significant direct connection between the Republican Conven-
tion at Miami Beach and the Liberty City disturbance during the week of August 5, the two
were not wholly unrelated. Local black leaders and the more politically-sophisticated mem-
bers of the black community, for instance, resented what they felt to be totally inadequate
black representation in the delegations to the Republican Convention. An ad hoc group
called Afro-Republican had been formed to organize a protest against "lily-white" delega-
tions, but this group never appeared to have an effective organization or program. Although
they did desire to protest the small number of black delegates they did not appear to have
any thought of actually disrupting the Republican proceedings, and there did not appear to
be in the Miami black areas any movement to influence the selection of the Republican can-
didates.
The only other significant connections between the Republican Convention and the
Liberty City disturbances were:
(1) The City of Miami police and the Dade County Public Safety Department
had available smaller resources of personnel and supplies than normally because of
assistance they were giving to the Miami Beach police.
(2) There was in Dade County a much greater concentration of news media of
all kinds than normally and a much greater possibility of national publicity.
(3) There was in Dade County a large concentration of city, county, and state po-
litical officials, who could easily get to the area of the disturbances, in the hope of
helping to quell them or secure national television coverage for themselves, or both.
(4) There was at Miami Beach a concentration of national black leaders who
played no part in originating the disturbances but whose presence may have caused
local black activists to be more aggressive than usual in the hope that they would at-
tract the attention of national black leaders.
One other source of tension underlying the Miami disturbances relates not to the Re-
publican Convention which did take place on Miami Beach but to the Democratic Conven-
tion which did not. For some weeks Florida state and local officials, trying to convince the
Democratic Party to have its convention at Miami Beach also, emphasized as the main selling
point the fact that civil disturbances of the type anticipated in Chicago could be avoided here.
The Governor and local officials assured the Democratic Party that this kind of thing could
not happen in Dade County, or if it did, that it would be minor and easily contained. Some
black leaders had come to feel that this wide advertisement of their purported passivity for
the purpose of promoting local hotel and tourist facilities was demeaning to the local black
community and falsely implied that the black community was content with its economic and
social circumstances.
3. THE BLACK RALLIES
Sunday through Wednesday, August 4 to 7
On Sunday evening, August 4, representatives of the Dade County organizations of the
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE),
United Black Students (UBS) (including groups from the University of Miami and Miami-
Dade Junior College), Black Association for Total Equality bateE), Black Panthers, Afro-
Republicans and others met at SCLC headquarters at 534 N. W. 2nd Avenue and decided to
hold a mass black rally on the following Wednesday, August 7.
The listing of these groups does not imply that each of them took a formal position
supporting the rally; in some cases the group representation was very casual. The NAACP,
for instance, which was listed in the notice of the August 7 meeting denies any participation
whatsoever.
Primarily responsible for calling and organizing the meeting was Jimmy Chapman, a
former president of the local SCLC who still retained great influence on local SCLC activi-
ties. The motivations and purposes for organizing a mass rally were mixed, but seem mainly
to have been:
(1) A desire to demonstrate that the Dade County black conimunity was not as
content as portrayed by those attempting to attract the Democratic Convention.
(2) A desire to organize a protest against all-white delegations to the Republican
Convention.
(3) A desire to express black demands and grievances at a time when the atten-
tion of important political figures and nationwide publicity might be secured.
Representatives of generally the same groups met again at SCLC headquarters on Mon-
day evening, August 5. Handbills announcing a rally on Wednesday had been prepared by
one of the groups and were passed out for distribution. (Appendix IV). During the next
two days these handbills were circulated generally throughout the black community and par-
ticularly in the Liberty City area. Some of them seem to have found their way to Miami
Beach where they were passed out during the Abernathy muletrain march on Tuesday,
August 6.
It was apparently the hope of some of the organizers of the Wednesday rally that they
could attract a sizeable crowd and then stimulate it to go from Liberty City to Miami Beach
to protest. A more or less spontaneous movement of the crowd in private automobiles was
apparently intended since there were never any fully developed plans or organizations for
the movement. The Miami Beach Police Chief was not informed by the organizers of plans
to go to the Beach, and the plans were seemingly never significant enough to be picked up
by police intelligence.
Meanwhile, arrangements were made for a meeting of the Afro-Republicans on Tuesday
evening, August 6, for the purpose of protesting the small number of black delegates at the
Republican Convention. There is some confusion over the sponsorship of this meeting. Two
local black leaders, Bernie Dyer and Brother Lowe are said by some sources to have organ-
ized the meeting, but Bernie Dyer, one of the more energetic black activists, denies that he
was involved. It is confirmed that leaflets advertising the meeting were distributed by
Brother Lowe. one of the older and less active black leaders.
Whatever the sponsorship, the meeting was a failure, apparently in large part because of
very poor publicity. James Farmer, former head of CORE, Athalie Range, a black Miami
City Commissioner, and a representative of striking garbagemen in Tampa, Florida, then
demonstrating on Miami Beach, were to speak, but when less than twenty people appeared,
the meeting disbanded without any program taking place.
The relationship between the Tuesday evening Afro-Republican meeting and the Wed-
nesday mid-day rally is not completely clear. Although the Afro-Republican group was ac-
tive in both, and the meetings took place in the same room, there is no evidence of any
connection between them; nor is there any evidence that the course of events on Wednesday
and thereafter would not have been approximately the same with or without the Tuesday
evening meeting.
In an effort to insure a large turnout at the Wednesday meeting, six guest speakers had
been advertised on the handbill, including Ralph Abernathy and Wilt "The Stilt" Chamber-
lain. In terms of subsequent events probably the most important guest speaker advertised
was Wilt Chamberlain, the nationally known basketball player. Mr. Chamberlain, who was in
Dade County on behalf of a Republican candidate for nomination, was approached on Tues-
day afternoon, and asked if he or a member of his group would come to the mass rally
meeting the next afternoon. He responded that he would try to send someone to this meet-
ing, but he apparently never committed himself to come or even send a representative, and
never agreed to permit the use of his name in conjunction with the meeting. The same also
appears to be true of Ralph Abernathy. Chapman claims that he approached Abernathy
twice but admits that Rev. Abernathy never committed himself any further than to say that
he might be able to attend the meeting late Wednesday afternoon.
The hall chosen for the Wednesday mass black rally is located at 1675 N. W. 62nd
Street, on the corner of two major thoroughfares and opposite a school, which insured at-
tention from numerous passers-by and from teenagers congregated at the school playground.
(Map II). This is a densely populated area and the meeting place was in a three-story
"concrete monster" apartment house. On the ground floor is the large vacant office of
a local rental agency then being used by Clarence Edwards, a local black leader who was or-
ganizing a get-out-the-vote campaign within the black community to assist Democratic candi-
dates in the November election. Edwards was using such slogans as "Vote Power," "Vote
Baby Vote," and other similarly oriented phrases. It was Edwards who made the room
available to Chapman and his group for the Wednesday rally. Some of his "Vote Power"
literature was in the room on Wednesday and apparently got mixed with handbills for the
Wednesday meeting which resulted in some confusion about the purpose of this meeting and
some confusion between the slogans "Vote Power" and "Black Power."
At approximately 12:30 P.M. Wednesday, August 7, a gathering of about thirty people,
including Chapman and Edwards, had assembled in the meeting room. In addition to the
participants, several local news reporters, at least two television network reporters, and one
TV cameraman were on the scene. Prominently displayed at the entrance of the meeting
room was a sign which read "Blacks Only." Since all of the newsmen were white, they were
denied access to the meeting, and with one exception they remained outside of the building
in the immediate vicinity of the intersection of N. W. 17th Avenue and 62nd Street. Disre-
garding the sign, one white reporter entered the building sometime prior to 1:00 P.M. As
the meeting was called to order, this reporter, along with a few other white persons who had
entered, was requested to leave. All left except the reporter, who was initially asked and sub-
sequently ordered to leave the meeting. After his repeated refusals, he was physically es-
corted out of the meeting by several unidentified black people.
During the early stages of the meeting there were introductions of those present and a
few speeches intended to generate interest in poverty and minority deprivations generally.
By 1:15 P.M. the group still numbered less than thirty, many of them teenagers obviously
attracted by the rumor that Wilt "The Stilt" Chamberlain would be there. As time passed,
other teenagers appeared, apparently attracted by the same expectation.
These activities had from noon on been under surveillance of a few uniformed City of
Miami Policemen. Unbeknownst to the City Police, the meeting had been infiltrated since
approximately 12:30 by two black Dade County Public Safety Dept. intelligence officers.
The City Police confined their activities to observations from a location directly south of
the meeting in the parking lot of a hamburger stand. A telephone emergency call box lo-
cated on the corner of N. W. 17th Avenue and 62nd Street was used by the officers to sub-
mit status reports to their superiors. The people at the rally felt that the police intended to
break up the meeting, and at approximately 1:30 a black representative requested the police
to stop the surveillance. This verbal request was refused and the Miami Police remained on
surveillance.
As the rally progressed, some of the participants filtered out onto the sidewalk appar-
ently to attract more people to the rally, and began to distribute not only the flyers adver-
tising the rally but also "Vote Power" and other materials which had been left in the meeting
room by other groups. This material was given to pedestrians and motorists who were
stopped at the intersection. Motorists who refused to accept the flyers and pamphlets were
verbally abused.
From 2:00 P.M. on, the crowd grew more rapidly and by 2:30 P.M. there were at least
150 people present. The crowd, because of its size, could no longer be contained on the
sidewalk and began overflowing onto the street. As the crowd grew, it became more vocal
and more active, and the police reacted by calling five additional police patrol cars and one
canine unit to the scene. Immediately upon their arrival they became the target of the
crowd's jeers and taunts.
One black City of Miami motorcycle patrolman who had been called to the scene en-
tered the meeting hall and was promptly insulted and requested to leave. Upon the arrival
of his white counterpart the crowd became so unruly that they both decided to leave.
Between 2:30 and 3:00 P.M., the crowd of approximately 150 to 200 consisted mostly
of teenagers and pre-teenagers. These youngsters, who were disappointed because Wilt
Chamberlain was not there and who were not interested in the speeches, took to the street
and began to vent their disappointment on the police and motorists passing through the
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area. At this stage they were throwing small stones at motorists, both black and white, and
yelling insults at policemen. The policemen took no action to stop them, but continued
only to observe and to move back onto the sidewalk from time to time those who had wan-
dered into the street.
During this period, an impromptu parade was staged by a group marching with signs
previously used by Tampa Garbagemen in their demonstration at the Republican Convention
site. This attracted the attention of a white TV cameraman from one of the local stations,
and he attempted to film the marchers. Some of the marchers were receptive and sought
vigorously to have themselves and their signs in the reporter's face and in front of his camera
to prevent any pictures being taken.
The increased activity brought many of the inhabitants out of the apartments in the
area, as well as others who were attracted by the growing excitement. Until around 3:30 or
4:00 P.M. the mood of the crowd seemed jovial and the atmosphere somewhat carnival-like.
From then on, the crowd grew larger, louder and more restless and unruly. Teenagers, who
had previously been throwing pebbles, began throwing larger rocks, bottles and other ob-
jects, and they began to single out vehicles driven by white persons as their targets. This
conduct continued unhampered by the approximately twenty-five uniformed City Policemen
until around 5:00 P.M., and during this time traffic was allowed to flow freely through the
area. Several automobile windshields were broken, but no serious injuries to individuals
occurred.
By 5:00 P.M. the disturbance had become so widespread and intense that the Miami
Police decided to restrict traffic through the area. The City established road blocks on 62nd
Street and 12th Avenue on the east, and requested that the Dade County Public Safety De-
partment establish a similar traffic control point at N. W. 18th Avenue on the west. Both
traffic control points were secured by 6:00 P.M., and traffic was diverted successfully, ex-
cept for that which entered 62nd Street from intermediate Avenues between 12th and 18th
Avenues. As the traffic thinned out, the rock and bottle throwing eased off, and the City of
Miami Police became the prime targets for the crowd's abuse.
The City of Miami Police on the scene at this time consisted of two distinct groups re-
ceiving separate orders from their respective command officers. Units of a special Task Force
had surrounded the building where the meeting took place, and when things had calmed down
there, they determined that their presence was no longer required. The regular police, under
separate and independent command, were ordered to a police command post which had been
established at 12th Avenue and 50th Street, in order-to reorganize and receive additional
equipment. Both groups withdrew before 6:50 and at the same time the City removed its
road block and requested the County to do likewide. By 7:00 P.M., all police had left the
area and traffic had resumed on 62nd Street. As he was departing the scene, one policeman
observed rock and bottle throwing commencing again, and at about this time a white female
passenger in a passing car was severely injured by the flying glass.
By this time, a crowd of approximately 300 with many adults among them had congre-
gated at the intersection of N. W. 62nd Street and 17th Avenue. They were again throwing
rocks and stones at passing cars. No law enforcement officials were visibly present at the
scene.
4. THE RIOT STARTS
7 P.M. Wednesday
Around 7 P.M. Wednesday, a white man was driving east on 62nd Street in an automo-
bile bearing a "Wallace for President" sticker. As he approached 15th Avenue, his car was
peppered with rocks. He panicked, attempted to go around two other automobiles and
through a red light, lost control of his car, hit a truck, and stalled. The car was then bom-
barded with rocks and bottles and the crowd started yelling "Get Whitey." The driver
waited for a few minutes in his car hoping for police assistance, then abandoned the car and
was pulled to safety inside a nearby bar by a group of black men standing in the doorway.
The car was overturned and set afire by a group of black youths. The riot had started.
The automobile burning took place a little after 7 P.M. at N. W. 62nd Street at 15th
Avenue, two blocks east of the meeting hall. Immediately afterward groups of black youth
commenced looting and vandalizing in the immediate area of the automobile fire and then
moved quickly eastward toward the rows of small stores on 62nd Street. One of the first
stores they attempted to enter was a grocery near 14th Avenue. The door was blocked by
four blacks who talked them out of looting that particular store. Continuing east, the
crowds attempted to be selective in their looting by determining whether a shop was black-
owned.
As the riot grew in size and intensity, it moved further east along 62nd Street, all within
the city limits of Miami. The Dade County Sheriffs Department was advised of develop-
ments by its intelligence agents on the scene and observers stationed immediately across the
city boundary at 62nd Street and 17th Avenue.
At 7:10, the Sheriffs Department, on its own initiative, reestablished traffic control
points on N.W. 62nd Street at 22nd and 18th Avenue, the western boundary of the Miami
City limits. Because of jurisdictional limitations, the county on its own initiative could estab-
lish traffic control only at a point to the west of the trouble area.
Almost all witnesses agree that at this time there were no Miami Police visible in the
During this period, as at all times before and after, the activities of the news media were
unrestricted in the area of the disturbances. They used their own discretion in determining
where to go and what to do. The fact that the disturbances were taking place was aired
promptly on two radio stations serving primarily the black community. One newscaster
made a telephone call to one of the stations from the scene, and his report came "live" on
the air in the midst of a popular rock-and-roll show. This medium, perhaps more than any
other was responsible for quickly spreading the work and attracting more people to the scene
with concomitant problems.
Some 300 people appear to have been directly involved in the disturbances which fol-
lowed the automobile burning, in addition to numerous uninvolved residents of the area, by-
standers and sight-seers. The vandalism and looting was started primarily by groups of
young black males between the ages of ten and twenty, but they were soon joined by adults,
both men and women. No black-owned stores however were looted or vandalized at this
time, and the violence was concentrated between N.W. 12th and 17th Avenues along 62nd
Street.
The City of Miami Police, who had withdrawn from the area at approximately 6:50,
began to return at approximately 7:25, after receiving riot equipment at the Police com-
mand post established at 12th Avenue and 50th Street. One squad car at a time arrived until
a sizeable force was in the area.
A clear plan for coordinated police action was not evident, and the arrival of squad cars
in a piece-meal fashion caused some confusion. As each car arrived at the scene of the dis-
turbance, it would often make its own new radio report of the incidents which it observed.
As the number of vehicles arriving at the scene increased, there was a corresponding increase
in the number of radio reports of incidents, and as each new incident report came over the
air, vehicles would often go to the scene of the new incident on their own decision, some-
times leaving another trouble spot unsecured.
As the police cars went from one incident to another, the looters returned to the areas
the police had left. The riot had seemingly reached a stage where it would break out again
as soon as police forces were removed.
As the number of police increased to a total of around 200, however, they gained con-
trol of the area of looting, which was still largely confined to five blocks along 62nd Street,
and the crowds began to splinter and disperse. The police arrested some individual law vio-
lators, but avoided any action which might produce mass confrontations.
By approximately 8:15 P.M. the area had cooled down; there were no large crowds;
and there was only individual and isolated looting and vandalism.
5. THE POLITICIANS ARRIVE
8:15 P.M. Wednesday, August 7
At approximately 8:15 P.M. elected officials began to enter the area of the disturb-
ances. By this time, the crowds had for the most part been dispersed and brought under
control by the Miami Police. Many residents of the area had returned to their homes.
The arrival of persons holding major public office, accompanied by entourages of as-
sistants, security personnel and representatives of the news media served to bring the area
to life again. The speeches given by the officials on the open streets drew more people
out into the streets. Since the message of the talks was to "go home and be quiet," there
was some resentment on the part of the residents of the area at being called out of their
homes, in effect, only to be told to go back. As one resident expressed it, the crowds
were not particularly receptive to "white politicians doing their thing."
The first major political figure to enter the area was Mayor Clark of Miami. By
8:15, he was addressing a crowd at N.W. 62nd Street and 15th Avenue from the top of a
police car. In airing their grievances, the crowd began to demand that the Miami Police
withdraw from the area, and the Mayor agreed to a Police withdrawal.
Due either to the belief that police withdrawal was a law enforcement decision
which must come down through appropriate channels or the belief that withdrawal was
unsafe, the City of Miami Police were unwilling to leave. After a conference, the police
agreed to withdraw if Mayor Clark would assume full responsibility. He accepted the re-
sponsibility and advised the crowd the police would leave. However, a combination of
crowd exuberance, a police car that stalled, the throwing of a rock at a police vehicle,
and the firing of a warning shot by a policeman resulted almost immediately in the re-
newal of the disturbances, and this ended any possibility of the withdrawal of the police
forces. Mayor Clark left the area and did not return that night.
In response to the renewed disturbances, for the first time the Miami Police com-
menced the limited use of tear gas. By 9:00 P.M. the police had again regained control of
the crowds.
At approximately 9:30 P.M., Charles Hall, Mayor of Metropolitan Dade County, ar-
rived in the disturbance area. Touring the area in a large official limousine, he finally
stopped at a gas station on N. W. 12th Avenue and 62nd Street and he began to talk to a
small group gathered there. As he talked, more people gathered, many again coming out
of apartments in the neighborhood. The Mayor's speech was largely concerned with the
proposed consolidation into Dade County of the Miami and other municipal police forces
and other municipal services, with the Mayor urging that a vote for consolidation was a
step toward curing the problems and difficulties of the black community.
Shortly thereafter Claude Kirk, the Governor of Florida, arrived in the area, accom-
panied by Ralph Abernathy of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference who was at-
tending the Republican Convention at Miami Beach. Both the Governor and Rev. Aber-
nathy gave a short talk to the people on the street, asking them to voice their grievances
rather than engage in civil disorders. The Governor, the Rev. Abernathy, Miami Municipal
Judge Huttoe, Miami City Manager Melvin Reese, and Metropolitan Mayor Hall, then en-
tered the Liberty City Community Council offices at 1260 N. W. 62nd Street to meet
with the leaders of the Council and discuss grievances. Police were stationed outside the
As the meeting progressed, approximately 100 people collected on the streets near
the building, among them several members of the press as well as aides to officials at the
meeting. Many of the residents of the large apartment complex immediately to the east
of the Community Council Building, as well as of other nearby apartments, gathered on
the outside stairs and balconies of their apartment buildings, and gradually became more
restless and boisterous as the meeting progressed inside. The police in turn became in-
creasingly concerned over the safety of the public officials. Several times during the
course of the meeting, representatives of the Community Council left the building to calm
the crowd and reassure the police, but the police finally decided to require all the resi-
dents to clear the porches and stairways and go back inside their apartments. This ap-
pears to have been accomplished without any serious confrontations.
The meeting itself proceeded without significant interruption and the general area
remained quiet.
At the meeting, the Council representatives voiced dissatisfaction with the various
programs which had been proposed or offered to aid the black community, both as to
their nature and as to how they had been carried out. About 1:30 A.M. Thursday, after
almost three hours of discussion, the Governor concluded the meeting by requesting the
preparation of a written list of grievances, which he said he would use to brief the repre-
sentatives he promised to send to a meeting the next day. Such a list was prepared and
submitted. The Governor and the other public officials who had been present then left,
saying that they would send representatives to a meeting at 11:00 A.M. Thursday to dis-
cuss further the problems of the black community and the programs which might help
alleviate them.
With the announcement of the forthcoming discussion of problems and programs, the
black community leaders were able to assist in dispersing the remaining crowds. Most of
the black residents, even the militants, appeared to be willing to peacefully await the re-
sults of the meeting scheduled for Thursday morning.
During all this time, and continuing until about 8 A.M., Thursday, there were only a
few isolated incidents of fire bombings and looting. Since 62nd Street was almost devoid
of civilian traffic, however, police cars responding to calls with lights and sirens seemed
more numerous and ominous than they actually were.
6. POLITICIANS FAIL TO ARRIVE
8 A.M. Thursday, August 8
By 8:00 A.M. Thursday morning, groups of teenagers had assembled in the vicinity of
13th Avenue and 62nd Street, the location of the offices of the Liberty City Community
Council where the meetings had taken place the night before and were scheduled to resume
at 11:00 A.M. As the crowd grew, some of the teenagers began again to throw small rocks
occasionally at passing vehicles, including police cars. By 10:00 A.M. the Miami Police be-
came sufficiently concerned to again reroute traffic away from 62nd Street. Other residents
of Liberty City joined the crowd awaiting the arrival of the officials, and by 11:00 A.M. the
crowd in the area between 12th and 13th Avenues on 62nd Street numbered approximately
300 with others congregating along 62nd Street to the west.
At 11:00 o'clock, none of the officials expected by the crowd appeared. The Governor
sent a representative, Macon Williams, a black leader of his staff for OEO matters, but be-
cause he lacked the authority or ability to do more than act as a messenger, the leaders of
the Liberty City Council refused to confer with him.
The Council leaders telephoned the various officials to express their disappointment
and the meeting was rescheduled for 2:00 P.M. The public announcement of the cancella-
tion caused an immediate reaction not only in the crowd gathered in the immediate one
block area, but also among the crowd gathered along 62nd Street from 17th Avenue to 12th
Avenue. Almost immediately, they began again to throw rocks and bottles and to break
into and loot stores on 62nd Street.
The Miami Police had relieved many of the officers who had worked the hight before,
and there were only fifteen police on the scene who were unable to control or contain the
crowd after the political leaders failed to arrive. At 10:30, the Miami Police had requested
assistance from the County and a small force had been dispatched, but it was sent back to
County duty by the Miami Police shortly thereafter on the ground that the County action
had left certain black areas in the County inadequately policed. At around noon, the Miami
Police at the riot area requested assistance and by 1:00 P.M. had received a supplementary
force of an additional twenty City Police and twenty Florida Highway Patrolmen with a riot
truck. The crowd in the immediate vicinity of the meeting place was very unruly and ver-
bally abusive, and there were isolated incidents of both looting and burning in nearby areas.
Well-known local black citizens sought to calm the crowd by talking through a loudspeaker
from the Highway Patrol riot truck, but were shouted down by demands for the appearance
of the Governor and the Mayors and the withdrawal of all white police from the area. The
demand was relayed to the Miami Police command post by police radio and the command
post advised that "The Mayors are enroute."
So far as it is known, neither the Governor nor any senior representative returned to
the meeting hall, though a crowd awaited their arrival through the mid-day heat which
reached 90. The two Mayors apparently intended to return, but after they were advised
that their personal safety might be endangered if they entered the riot area, they decided
not to return. This development was not adequately communicated to anyone at the meet-
ing place and no effort was made to reschedule the meeting at some "alternate," "safer"
When 2:00 P.M. passed without any of the officials arriving for the meeting, the dis-
turbances became far more intense. The few Miami Police present became the targets of
rocks, bottles, and other miscellaneous objects, and the looting and burning intensified.
Police efforts to arrest those involved were hampered by the surrounding crowds. The Fire
Department arrived and much of the police attention was taken up with protecting them.
As on Wednesday afternoon, incidents were reported several times on the police radio,
were heard by all cars, and frequently caused an unnecessary congregation of police cars at
the new incident, leaving other incidents unattended.
In order to disperse the crowds, the police requested the use of the Highway Patrol riot
truck to gas the area. The truck moved west on 62nd Street to 17th Avenue lobbing tear gas
into the crowds and dispersing them. As the gas disappeared, however, the crowd promptly
reassembled along 62nd Street. The city police reappeared, now strengthened with an addi-
tional fifty-five State Highway Patrolmen and attempted to disperse the crowd again with
hand-thrown tear gas, but this was not successful.
As the situation continued to deteriorate, police squad cars reported that they were re-
ceiving sniper fire. The first sniper fire purportedly came from the second floor of an apart-
ment building at 61st Street and 13th Avenue. A radio report brought other squad cars to
the scene and they too claim to have received sniper fire. The crowd on 62nd Street and 15th
Avenue had grown increasingly unruly and refused to disperse, and at this point, the police
fired warning shots from shotguns and automatic weapons in the direction of the crowd.
People began running for cover, behind and between apartments and behind the concrete
walls in the area as the shooting continued. The shooting lasted only a few minutes. When
it was over, two black civilians, both adults, had been shot dead and one black child had
been wounded. Several policemen had received injuries from thrown objects.
We have not attempted to describe in detail the events of Thursday afternoon. There
was no coordinated strategy or plan of the rioters, and it is our impression that the police
action also consisted largely of individual actions and decisions with little or no coordinated
plan. The general character of the incidents can be illustrated by quoting the report of one
policeman who had left 62nd Street and 15th Avenue just before the shooting started at
62nd Street and 15th Avenue.
"I was on foot west of it [N. W. 14th Court on 62nd Street] and a couple of
shots were fired. I whirled around and came back. At that time there were several
officers firing. I took a crouched position on the western side of the wall, adjacent
to the sidewalk. I could only see two people down behind another wall. I couldn't
tell what they were doing. There had been gun fire coming as I was running up. I
saw two males I don't know how old they were, behind a wall some distance back
and I put a burst of shots across the cement wall that was there. I was firing a sub-
machine gun, an M-3 special machine gun, military model. When I shot, everybody
quit shooting. I had fired at the wall, I figured that they could tell we weren't
playing games."
This is not untypical of the individual police reports.
7. THE SHERIFF TAKES COMMAND
5 P.M., Thursday, August 8
With the outbreak of major disturbances on Thursday, Miami police officials realized
that they did not have sufficient manpower to accomplish more than containment and con-
sequently requested Melvin Reese, the Miami City Manager, to call for assistance.
Prior to this time there had been limited contact between police and National Guard
officials regarding the possibility of mobilizing and coordinating a large force to regain con-
trol of the disturbed area, but the officials who possessed the authority to request such as-
sistance apparently had not been involved in these discussions.
At approximately 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 8th, as the incidents of violence
continued, the Governor and various City, County, Police and National Guard officials
met in the City of Miami command post at Manor Park, some 12 blocks south of the
riot area.
From this meeting the following developed:
(1) The Governor gave the Dade County Sheriffs office overall command of
anti-riot operations.
(2) Approximately 950 National Guardsmen, who as such could not effect civil-
ian arrests, were mobilized. They were placed under command of the Sheriff who had
county-wide civil jurisdiction and authority to effect arrests.
(3) Command officials adjourned to Miami Fire Station No. 2 at N. W. 65th
Street and 27th Avenue and there planned implementation of a 6:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M.
curfew and a massive show of force in the actual riot area.
The agreed curfew area covered about 500 square blocks, with its 14 block nucleus be-
ing the actual riot zone of N. W. 61st to 63rd Streets between 10th and 17th Avenues.
Around the nucleus, some 50 officers of the State Conservation Department sealed off roads
and the Dade County Public Works Department supplied barricades. A "buffer zone," cov-
ering about 100 square blocks from N. W. 58th Street to 67th Street and between 7th and
17th Avenues, was established. Along the perimeter of this "buffer zone" a police line,
manned by Miami police, was set up (See Map III). All bars and liquor stores were ordered
At approximately 6:00 P.M., while the Miaini Police and State Conservation Officers
were establishing their lines, the National Guard and County Police assembled at Edison
Park on N. W. 62nd Street and 5th Avenue and from there marched to the riot zone.
Without incident, fifteen 10 man squads of National Guardsmen and fifteen 7 man
squads of county police (a total of about 250 men) entered the 14 square block riot area in
parade fashion about 7:00 P.M. The squads proceeded down N. W. 62nd Street from 10th
to 17th Avenues, accompanied by jeeps and an armored personnel carrier. Each squad was
equipped with automatic weapons and, as proved more important, a full set of loud-speaker
equipment.
Squads were dropped off at strategic points along the line of march throughout the
riot zone. Loud speakers announced a 6:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M. curfew was in effect, and
anyone violating the curfew would be subject to immediate arrest.
Residents saw the display of massive force, heard the curfew orders and the orders to
return home and, with few exceptions, rapidly complied so that massive confrontations were
avoided and major force never utilized.
At the outset, many of the residents in the curfew area (which extended far beyond the
actual riot zone) were unaware of the curfew. As a result, many who attempted to enter the
area upon returning from work were not permitted to do so until they could prove their resi-
dence. Others, who had been in their homes and did not hear the curfew proclamation were
arrested when they went out during the night for various purposes. The actual riot zone re-
mained completely cordoned off.
The actions of the police and the National Guard were well coordinated and force and
curfew enforcement were used with discretion. Only one incident involving the possible use
of excessive force appears to have occurred. A man, his wife and daughter (all adults) were
on their porch at N. W. 63rd Street and 13th Avenue. Uniformed county police ordered
them inside. Apparently feeling the man was unduly procrastinating they struck and knocked
him down with rifle butts. He fell over his wife, who was sitting in a chair, and both went to
the floor, where he was again struck. The man contends any delay on his part was solely be-
cause his wife had just been released from the hospital following surgery and it was neces-
sary that he physically help her inside.
Two newsmen on the scene attempted to photograph the incident, but the police used
their bodies and rifle barrels to prevent photographs from being taken.
During the enforcement of the curfew there were some isolated incidents of criminal
activity, to which the enforcement agencies effectively responded. As was to be expected, a
substantial number of curfew violators, who were not engaged in criminal activity, were ar-
rested and jailed but were released as soon as they could be sorted out.
In addition to the curfew imposed in the Liberty City area, the City of Miami imposed
a similar curfew in other predominantly black areas within its boundaries.
8. THE CENTRAL NEGRO DISTRICT
Thursday Night, August 8
Upon the assumption of command by the Dade County Public Safety Department, the
City of Miami Police were relieved of any authority and responsibility in the Liberty City
riot area, and were instructed that all calls for police service in the area would be handled by
the Public Safety Department. The order brought instant angry protests from the Miami
Police ranks. They felt that they were being replaced after having done all of the fighting
and restoring the area to normalcy.
The City of Miami Police continued to provide police service to the remainder of the
City, and after withdrawing from the central riot area, they increased their patrols in the
two other black areas of the City-the Central Negro District and the Coconut Grove area in
the South. There were occasional reports of incidents in Coconut Grove, and police cars
were stationed in and around that area, but no significant episodes are known to have oc-
curred. In the Central Negro District there were isolated looting and curfew violations
throughout Thursday night, apparently inspired at least in part by the Liberty City disturb-
ances. The disturbances never became widespread, however, and there was only one major
episode Thursday night worthy of description. This was a brief but violent occurrence of
gun fire at an apartment house at 329 N. W. 22nd Street.
The apartment house on 22nd Street is a three story concrete block apartment building
with approximately 75 units and 300 inhabitants. It is one of the more depressing types of
the concrete monsters and is in an unusually crowded and run-down area of similar apart-
ment buildings.
At approximately 10:30 P.M. a fire bomb of some type was thrown onto the roof of a
store next door to the 22nd Street apartment house. The roof was gravel and no harm was
done, but one of the residents, apparently afraid that the bomb would roll onto nearby gas
tanks, called the Miami Fire Department. When a Miami fire unit arrived, they found no
fire and found no one who would tell them anything, the residents apparently being afraid
that they would get someone into trouble. This same episode was apparently repeated a
short time afterwards.
Meanwhile police patrols had been increasing in the area. At 11:15 there was a looting
at 310 N. W. 24th Street, two blocks away from the apartment house, at which time four
black men were arrested and the stolen property recovered. This episode served to increase
police concentration in the area. As the police vehicles passed in front of the apartment
house on several occasions, they were greeted with derogatory shouts by a number of the
inhabitants standing on the balconies. One police officer said that some rocks were thrown
at his car, which caused him to tell the people on the balconies to go back into their apart-
Down the street a short way from the apartment house was a black man who appeared
to be drunk and who was shouting profanities at the police officers as they drove by. When
the officers arrested him, the crowd on the apartment balconies became even more abusive.
The police state that in addition to verbal abuse, the crowd began openly to throw rocks and
bottles at the police cars.
The two squad cars on the scene called for assistance and within a short time a total of
20 police cars were in front of the apartment house. What took place following this is
sharply disputed. The police state that a shot was fired at them from a sniper on the roof,
that this was followed shortly after by additional shots from the apartment house, and that
the police returned the fire for a period of approximately two minutes. The inhabitants
claim that a police officer shouted "You niggers get your asses inside," and that a bottle, ac-
cidentally kicked, broke with a loud report near the police, at which point the police began
to shoot indiscriminately at the apartment house.
The Miami Police estimate that 10 rounds of ammunition were fired from the apart-
ment house at the police, and 40 rounds of ammunition were fired into the apartment house
by the police. The inhabitants claim that far more shots were fired by the police and dispute
that any shots were fired from the apartment house. Whatever the facts in this regard, the
result of the shooting was that one inhabitant of the apartment house was fatally wounded,
three were seriously wounded and nine received minor injuries, and one police officer was
wounded. Ambulances were called and the wounded removed to the hospital. There were
no further outbreaks in the area during the rest of the night.
9. THE TENSIONS EASE
Friday, August 9 to Tuesday, August 13
By midnight Thursday, August 8th, the area of civil disturbance was secure, as foot and
jeep patrols and anti-sniper squads reported only sporadic, isolated incidents during the re-
mainder of the night. A helicopter patrolled the area of disturbance throughout the night
and alerted ground patrols to any areas of activity. The few incidents reported chiefly in-
volved curfew violations. In fact, with the massive police force, the curfew, and the closing
of liquor stores and bars, the "activity" and crime rate was probably less than that of a typi-
cal Thursday night in Liberty City.
Friday morning was also quiet. Deputy Sheriffs and National Guardsmen continued to
patrol the riot area and to keep it closed off with road blocks, while the Miami Police and
Florida Conservation officers patrolled the perimeter. About noon, County Intelligence
Officers received information that both the Northside Shopping Center and Coconut Grove
would be fire-bombed, looted, and destroyed. These rumors, as well as rumors of the mak-
ing of "Molotov Cocktails" in the riot area proved to be groundless, however.
Late Friday afternoon, there was a major fire just west of Liberty City. This was rou-
tinely handled and provoked no new disturbances.
The curfew was imposed again on Friday night and the curfew area expanded to N. W.
27th Avenue on the West, Biscayne Bay on the East, N. W. 79th Street on the North, and
the Miami City limits to the South. (See Map III.) The ban on liquor sales continued.
Around 7:00 P.M. Friday, a heavy rain which lasted most of the evening enveloped
Dade County. The downpour caused people to remain indoors during the curfew hours and
further cooled activity within the riot zone. Amidst the relative calm, field units were by
midnight reduced to half their daytime strength. Fifty Sheriffs Deputies and seventy-five
National Guardsmen controlled strategic points within the riot zone.
Meanwhile, the Black Brothers for Progress, a group of young black activists indigenous
to Liberty City, had arranged for a Saturday morning conference with prominent Miami of-
ficials, including Congressman Claude Pepper, Mayors Clark and Hall, City Manager Melvin
Reese, County Manager Porter Homer, and City Commissioner Athalie Range. After a bois-
terous two hours at the Happy Miami Community Center, located in a grocery store at N. W.
62nd Street and 10th Avenue, the young blacks withdrew to their.headquarters at Tacolcy
Youth Center, one block away, and there continued to confer with the white leaders whom
they had invited.
At this conference with the officials, the Chairman, Willie Sims, a twenty-year old black
activist demanded the immediate release of all people arrested, a list of all people injured,
more black police on both the City and County forces, the withdrawal of Sheriffs Deputies
from Liberty City, no more white police in Liberty City, and the withdrawal of National
Guardsmen the following Monday.
When the meeting adjourned for lunch, the crowd, which had gathered outside moved
west on 62nd Street through 12th Avenue where it dispersed without incident. The white
officials did not return to the afternoon session allegedly because during the morning meet-
ing the Chairman had insulted and abused them, sometimes telling them to "shutup" and
"sit down on your ass."
Saturday evening was marked only by minor incidents. Twenty-five juveniles were re-
ported to have assembled at N. W. 17th Avenue and 92nd Street; and gunfire at N. W. 7th
Avenue and 22nd Street was reported but not confirmed. Later in the evening two small
fires were reported and a large gathering of blacks at the 46th Street Liquor Store, the closest
bar west of the curfew area, had also been reported but these occurrences were considered
routine for a Saturday night. With incidents subsiding and the area being relatively quiet at
midnight, field units of the National Guard, the Florida Highway Patrol, and State Beverage
Agents were reduced to a minimum, with those relieved remaining on a stand-by basis.
Sunday was also a day of relative calm. Local youth leaders called a Sunday afternoon
meeting at the offices of the Liberty City Council at 1260 N. W. 62nd Street. The meeting
was cancelled, when a group of only twenty-five appeared.
Plans were announced Sunday afternoon for a further reduction of police and National
Guard activity, but the curfew was still maintained.
Several minor incidents, including minor fires and small gatherings,-occurred early Sun-
day evening, but these had no significant connection with the riots. A major fire outside of
Liberty City later in the evening was determined to have probably been the result of two
"Molotov Cocktails," but there was no evidence connecting this directly with the civil dis-
turbances. Calls to the Miami Police advising that an armed band of juveniles was throwing
rocks at N. W. 36th Street and 23rd Avenue were also reported to the Sheriff, but an investi-
gation failed to disclose any disorders.
On Monday the intention to remove the last vestiges of the anti-riot forces was pub-
licly announced.
The National Guard and the Sheriff announced they would withdraw from the disturb-
ance area the following morning, leaving an observation post, and that the Miami Police
would then resume patrols of Liberty City. A skeleton force of approximately twenty
Sheriff's Deputies and fifty National Guardsmen was to remain on duty in Liberty City dur-
ing the interim. Shortly thereafter, Sheriff's Deputies and National Guardsmen were advised
that the curfew would not be effectuated that night.
On Monday afternoon, N. W. 64th Street, especially between 12th and 14th Avenues,
was checked for the production of "Molotov Cocktails" and none were discovered. That
night the curfew area was quiet and normal, although the Northside Shopping Center was
put under surveillance because of telephone threats, and the prohibition on liquor sales con-
tinued from midnight to morning.
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, five blocks from the riot area, the fourth fatal-
ity occurred. Between 1:00 and 2:00 A.M. during a gambling session, one participant be-
came dissatisfied after losing his money and called the County Sheriffs Office. He advised
them that there was a man on the scene with a sawed-off shotgun and trouble was starting.
Two County officers were dispatched to the scene at N. W. 21st Avenue between 60th and
61st Streets. As they arrived, the participants began running with the exception of one man,
who when ordered to halt by the deputies, did so. As he turned around he was shot and
died shortly thereafter. This matter has been bound over at a Justice of the Peace hearing
and is currently under investigation.
Later Tuesday morning, the withdrawal of the last anti-riot forces began. By 2:30 P.M.
all Deputy Sheriffs and National Guard personnel had departed. The civil disorder in Miami
had run its course.
10. GENERAL OBSERVATIONS
Disorder and Riot
Chapter 4 of our Report is entitled, perhaps with undue drama, "The Riot Starts."
This is a short-handed way of describing our general observation that what took place before
then was a rather harmless and not uncommon type of expression of grievances combined
with general exuberance and letting off of steam. It could have been quickly checked or
controlled at almost any point of time by a firm, properly organized display of adequate
force. Although some of the characteristic black power manifestations were in evidence,
there was none of the virulence, irrationality, and almost obsessive law-breaking characteris-
tic of riots as we understand them. In many ways, these earlier actions seem to have been
more characteristic of an over-exuberant crowd at a hotly-contested sporting event which
police can keep within reasonable bounds, or perhaps more aptly, a tense labor relations
confrontation. This is not meant to denigrate the very real convictions of social, economic
and political injustice which lie at the basis of protest meetings such as that described in
Chapter 3 and the subsequent disorders. The point is rather that despite very real convic-
tions of injustice, their expression is often accomplished with physical restraint even when
accompanied by verbal excesses, which indeed themselves are often used with a certain
tongue-in-cheek attitude.
We do not purport to counsel the distinguished psychiatrists, sociologists and other ex-
perts of the Commission on this subject, nor do we specify with any great assurance the
time. when an easily-terminable disorder in Miami turned into a riot which.then fed on its
own momentum of violence and was far more difficult to stop. The time of this transition
may actually have been 2 P.M. Thursday (when the rescheduled meeting with the Governor
failed to materialize) rather than 7 P.M. Wednesday. And it is conceivable that the differ-
ence we speak of may be a mere matter of degree. From our study of the Miami disturb-
ances, however, it seems to us that there is some point in the development of a disturbance
when a quantum jump takes place and disorders with some more-or-less clearly definable
purpose or pretext turn into a riot which then prepetuates itself and seems to call forth less
articulate and more purely emotional forces far harder to deal with. That point, we believe,
was reached at 7 P.M. Wednesday, when the attack on the automobile with the Wallace
sticker took place.
Although the materials of the Miami riots are not extensive enough to shed much light
on the point, it would appear also that a similar shift in psychology and conduct can take
place among law enforcement personnel as well as among the rioters.
Press, Radio and TV
We have no doubt that the prompt dissemination of news concerning the development
of a riot may itself have an effect on the riot. In Miami, the broadcasting of the news, some-
times live from the spot, served to attract outsiders of the area, some bent on rioting and
looting and others merely attracted by the excitement. This no doubt enlarges the riot and
thereby makes the control job harder. The conflict thus created between the maintaining of
civil order and the free gathering and transmission of news is simple, classic, and difficult to
resolve. We do not purport to add anything to the conventional wisdom in this area.
A more recent and perhaps more difficult problem is whether the very presence of news
media, particularly TV cameras, at the scene of violence increases the amount or intensity of
the violence. On this point, we find the sharpest disagreement. Most police testimony is
that it does and that it "impedes law enforcement." Black leaders claim that it does not.
Our investigation found very little evidence on the point. There was one clear instance of a
man who had been denied passage through a police barricade, had grown angry, and then
calmed down, and then became very demonstratively angry when the TV lights and cameras
turned on him. There are indications although less precise, that disorderly crowds generally
may do more actively and energetically whatever it was they were already doing when they
go on camera. All of this concerns, however, what we have called the "disorder" phase of a
disturbance rather than the "riot" phase. There is no indication in our investigation that
looting and vandalism are increased by TV exposure, except for the fact that a massive TV
presence can apparently serve to make an existing disorder more energetic, wide-spread and
disorderly and thereby more likely to reach the critical point which turns it into a self-
sustaining riot.
Our conclusions on the communications media are disappointingly meager. The Miami
rioters were not consciously seeking publicity as were those in Chicago, and they apparently
had no plans to embarrass the police by provoking them to take unusually strong action in
view of TV cameras. If we assume the basic decision that a riot can freely be reported even if
this brings more rioters to the area, we do not see from our limited experiences that the
presence of the communications media significantly encourages or magnifies the violence un-
less the rioters are rioting at least in part for the very purpose of massive TV coverage.
Terror vs. Force
It is not unfair to characterize the Headley policy as one of keeping an underprivileged
and restless minority orderly and cowed by a constant visual display of force in its more
ominous and symbolic forms, e.g., shotguns and police dogs, coupled with frequent harshly-
executed acts of stopping and frisking or stopping for questioning, and whether consciously
planned or not, occasional acts of brutality. Quite apart from more basic legal and ethical
problems, the greatest failings of this policy are that it creates grievances which can accumu-
late until they actually cause a riot and that the training and equipping of police for the ap-
plication of such a policy does not prepare them to cope with a major riot once it starts. We
are not convinced that police dogs and shotguns can be used to quell a riot without wide-
spread indiscriminate and useless bloodshed and simultaneously sowing the seeds for future
disturbances. And once a riot starts, police dogs sitting in their mobile cages or shotguns
sticking out of the windows of police cars-the most usual modes of display-will have little
or no effect on the rioters.
Many of the City of Miami police officers who were at the disturbance seem to be
aware of this, at least in part. Almost uniformly they ask for more and better riot control
equipment. Some of the items they request seem somewhat more suited for outright war
than for riot control, but we think they are right in principle that riot prevention and con-
trol needs special equipment in adequate quantities and that this means something more
than shotguns and police dogs. We think, in short, that the use of instruments of terror to
hold potential disturbances in check eventually fails to hold them in check and then is of
little or no use in quelling a disturbance once it starts.
It is interesting also to note that many of the Miami Police officers in their reports com-
plain of the confusion and lack of organization and planning in the initial stages of the
Miami Police efforts to prevent and then control the riot. The picture of totally uncoordi-
nated Miami squad cars racing from spot to spot with sirens screaming which is implied in
some reports is undoubtedly exaggerated, but it is clear that many of the Miami Police were
very dissatisfied with the lack of planning and coordination by the Police Department. In
our judgment, this is not unrelated to the basic get-tough, show-of-force policy. Such a pol-
icy by its very nature discourages contacts with the potential rioters, knowledge of their
psychology, and sensitivity to how and where disturbances may break out. Since it relies
basically on frightening or cowing individuals or small groups by symbolic or token violence,
it takes little account of disorderly and riotous masses of people who may react in exactly
the opposite way to such attitudes and practices.
We do not purport to judge whether the City of Miami police could have eventually
brought the Liberty City disturbance under control or how long it would have taken. We do
conclude, however, that there was a basic and important difference between their anti-riot
actions and the Sheriffs use of a force of well-armed and trained police and soldiers equipped
with full anti-riot equipment proceeding, according to a clearly defined and understood plan,
to completely clear the area of disturbance with the use only of that force necessary to ac-
complish the objective.
We do not conclude that the disturbances would not have taken place had the Sheriff
been in charge of Liberty City at all times. We do conclude that long-term community rela-
tions programs and planning against the contingency of disturbances or riots on the part of
the Sheriff were substantially better than those of the Miami Police and that had the Sheriff
been in charge of Liberty City at all times the disturbances might not have gotten out of
hand. We do conclude that as events transpired, the City of Miami could well have asked at
an earlier time for outside assistance to secure a massive presence of armed force and that
the Sheriffs general strategy of stopping a riot once it has started was demonstrably superior
to that used by the City.
Black Police
There appears to be no effective and continuous policy on the part of the City of
Miami to encourage recruitment of qualified blacks as members of its police force, although
a substantial portion of the population of the city is black. It also appears that the compara-
tively few black members of the force, for reasons unexplained, do not progress upwards
through the ranks to positions of administrative and command responsibility. The leaders of
the black community feel strongly that well-trained and motivated black police would be a
powerful riot preventative and positive community relations factor, particularly if some
black police occupied positions of responsibility on the force. There seems to be no substan-
tial feeling that blacks should be promoted just because they are black, but there is a real
conviction that a qualified black policeman does not get the same "break" as an equivalently
qualified white. In view of this attitude of the black leaders and the black community it
would appear that this is a matter deserving of serious consideration and affirmative action.
Non-Police Public Officials
It goes without saying that a disagreement on the scene of a riot over the powers of an
elected official, such as Mayor Clark of Miami, to give orders to police forces can do nothing
but create further confusion and tensions. We do not make any recommendations on the
matter of police command structure except that it must be crystal clear in advance.
As to the usefulness in general of non-police public officials at the scene of a riot, the
Miami experience suggests certain guide-lines:
(1) The public officials must know the purpose of their presence and appear con-
fident and at ease. Confusion and vacillation such as characterized the visit of some of-
ficials to Liberty City can be counter-productive.
(2) The public officials must be genuinely interested in the grievances of the
rioters or in quelling the riot, or both, and not appear in any way to be using the riot
as an opportunity to enhance their personal political fortunes or any political issue un-
related to the disturbance. It was only when Governor Kirk together with Ralph Aber-
nathy met with local black leaders, asked for a list of grievances, and promised to send
representatives to meet with them the next day that the appearance of non-police offi-
cials began to bear any tangible results.
(3) There is some question whether any substantive promises should ever be
made during the heat of a riot as opposed to promises to meet on substantive matters
when at least relative calm prevails. However, it is clear that any-promises, whether
substantive or procedural, made by public officials during a riot must be kept. Failure
to do so can make the riot worse, as witness the violent outbreak of Thursday, August
8, when the public officials, or their representatives, failed to appear at meetings as
promised.
(4) Credibility with a dissident group must be established before the rioting
starts, not during it.
Because of the unique relationship of elected officials to the public, including the riot-
ing public, the presence of officials on the scene can be helpful or it can be disastrous. There-
fore, the decision on their presence or absence should be a key element in the anti-riot strategy
and should be coordinated with those charged with the direct responsibility of quelling the riot.
On balance, the sudden appearance on the scene of elected officials, unbriefed and not acting
in coordination with law enforcement agencies, probably will do more harm than good.
Investigation of The Riot
By almost any standard, the Miami disturbances were minor except to those involved.
The number of personnel on both sides was comparatively small; the period of peak violence
was short; damage to persons and property was less than in many other recent civil disturb-
ances. Despite this, there have been numerous investigations of the Miami disturbances.
There have been investigations by the FBI to determine whether outside provocateurs or
subversives were involved and whether violations of Federal law may have occurred; there
have been investigations by local public prosecutor officers to determine whether there
were violations of State law; there have been investigations and critiques by the Miami
Police and the Dade County Sheriff's Department to determine the efficiency and effectiveness
of their practices and procedures and to determine whether any of their officers were guilty
of poor judgment or excessive use of force; there have been Justice of the Peace inquests of
the four fatalities; there was an investigation by the Dade County Grand Jury; and as this
report is being completed, the City of Miami has announced that it is actively commencing
its own investigation of the riots.
One would think that all of this investigatory activity would have produced a compre-
hensive and coherent picture of what was really a fairly limited and well-observed series of
actions, but such is not the case. Each one of these investigations had a more or less limited
objective, and not one of them has produced a report or document which gives an adequate
picture of the disturbances as a whole. The only thing approaching such a picture are the
reports of the two local general-circulation daily newspapers, the Miami Herald and the
Miami News-a fact which should be carefully considered by anyone proposing that the ac-
tivities of the news media be restricted in a riot area.
We were startled at the frequency with which the witnesses interviewed by our investi-
gators said that no one else had ever discussed the disturbances with them, and the frequency
with which other witnesses said that the only persons who had ever talked to them about
the riots were members of the press. We regard this as a highly unfortunate circumstance.
In addition to specific law enforcement purposes to be served by investigating a riot,
there is the important general public purpose of allaying or confirming suspicions of injus-
tice or brutality and of giving the injured and the bereaved the feeling that their stories and
complaints have fully been heard.
A concrete illustration of this is the conviction on the part of many of the black resi-
dents of the apartment house on N. W. 22nd Street, that there has never been a full investi-
gation of the shooting that occurred there on the night of Thursday, August 8, which re-
sulted in one death and several wounding. The homicide section of the Miami Police
Department investigated the incident but did not distribute any report. The inhabitants of
the apartment house feel that this investigation consisted exclusively of police interviews.
This investigation resulted in a report filed on September 17 which concluded that the shoot-
ing was accidental.
A Justice of the Peace inquest conducted by the State Attorney was scheduled for
September 4, but was continued until September 19 apparently to allow for the completion
of the Miami Police investigation and to permit matters to "cool down." The Justice of the
Peace hearing concluded that the homicide was accidental, but here again there was no de-
tailed public report, and again the inhabitants of the apartment house felt that they had not
had any real chance to be heard. The State Attorney's file shows that three of the wounded
inhabitants were asked by letter to testify; one had moved with no forwarding address, but
the other two apparently did appear. They were not, however, interviewed in advance. The
State Attorney's file shows that statements were taken from twenty-three Miami Police offi-
cers but does not show that any statements were taken from the inhabitants, a fact which
seems to be confirmed by our interviews of the inhabitants.
We shall not attempt in this Report to decide exactly what took place at the apartment
house at N. W. 22nd Street on Thursday evening, August 7. This would be a sizeable investi-
gatory job with much of the evidence already cold, and for the purposes of our investigation
the important fact is that when a riot starts in a community and knowledge of the riot is
wide-spread, tensions develop among both the population and the law enforcement officials
which can erupt into confrontations far more heated and dangerous than under ordinary
From the point of view of preventing such outbursts in the future, however, we feel
that there has been a significant error in public relations in the failure of any governmental
body to make an immediate, public and thorough investigation of the 22nd Street incident.
The widow of the man who was killed has told our investigators that no one had ever taken
the time to hear her story except the FBI and a newspaper reporter, despite her repeated
calls to various public officials. She was informed by a call from the State Attorney's office
that a hearing was to be held by the Justice of the Peace and told that she could attend if
she wished. She did attend but was never questioned although she had been with her hus-
band until just before he was shot. Other inhabitants of the apartment feel strongly and bit-
terly that they have never had an opportunity to tell their story, and in particular their con-
tention that the range of police fire was broader than any sniping would have justified.
We do not know what a complete investigation of the incident would have concluded.
It is possible that it would have confirmed the police account in its entirety, and while this
would undoubtedly have been received with skepticism by the black community, it would
at least have given them the assurance that their case had not gone unheard nor their com-
plaints unheeded.
We have found the thought in some quarters that a matter like this should be permitted
to cool down and then concluded as expeditiously as possible, and that any prolonged inves-
tigation will merely serve to prolong hostile attitudes and tensions. While this may be sound
individual psychology in connection with a marital spat, we do not think that it is sound
mass psychology after an outbreak of serious violence. Thorough investigations of such inci-
dents followed by a public report would, we feel, help not only the attitudes of the injured
but also serve in the long run to help the morale of the law enforcement officers involved.
There are inevitably doubts in the community in general and even among members of the
police force itself as to what really occurred and these doubts are not good either for public
relations or internal morale in the long run. The simplest way to allay such doubts is a full
public investigation.
Official Reports of Dade County Department of Public Safety
Official Reports of City of Miami Police Department
(a) General
(b) Fatalities
Investigative Reports of State Attorney's Office, Dade County, Florida
Verbatim and Summarized transcripts of testimony of approximately 200 persons
Records of Public Defender, Dade County, Florida
Summary of City of Miami Municipal Court Records
The Miami Herald
The Miami News
Miami Police Strt
'Get Tough Poaic'
: ~L I0ughR P~loc11.c
By .IM SAVAGE
Herald Staff Writer
-Miami Pr'ice ChifWalt er-.
,iamcy-Announced usay
that his men will use shot-
guis,-dogs and a "get tough
policy" instead of community
relations programs .to cut
crime in the city's slums.
Headley said he. is "de-
claring war" on criminals
responsible for a sharp in-
crease in armed robberies
and shootings in Miami's
Negro areas.
"Felons will learn that
they can't be bonded out
from the morgue," he said.
He said his men have
been told that any force, up
to and including death, is
proper when apprehending a
felon.
"Community relations and
all that sort of thing has
failed," Chief Headley said.
An Angry Headley
Explains Crackdown
"I'm fed up with holding back," s tra dl
"People are getting robbed, beaten up and killed in record
numbers here in Miami and 85 per cent of all violent crimes
involve Negroes.
'"There are five well orga- .. -- ...
nized gangs of young Negrots ~ ''"',., "
operating here three in the
central Nporn risrtri.t nnp in
me no, h and one in the south :
-and they terrorize Negroes '
as well as whites..
"When we pick them up -
they. throw civil rights in our r -
face. They say they know we '-
can't do anything. to them.
They throw it right in our
face." '
Headley, Miami's police ..-...
chief for nearly two decades CHIEF HEADLEY
and usually a most cautious man, was worked up to fever
pitch. He had just finished a press conference with TV camer-
as and radio recorders whirling away.
.Fifty-eight crimes of violence over the holiday weekend.
- including three killings had touched Headley off. He
told all the assembled newsmen he was issuing shotguns to
.patrolmen, that he was trying to get more police dogs and
that extra men would be pulled off vice assignments and sent
on p-io.l.. .. _. .. ...
"We have done everything
we could, sending speakers
out and meeting with Negro
leaders. But.it has amounted
to nothing," he said.
"We haven't had any seri-
ous problems with civil
uprisings and looting because
I've 1' "... wura filter down
that when the looting starts,
the shooting starts," Chi.f
Headley said.
His statement was in sharp
contrast to recent comments
of Dade Sheriff E. W i1 s o'n
Purdy-who credited commu-
nity relations programs arif
special personnel training for
successfully preventing civil
disorders.. ,
,:'i "My men are getting tired
of felons being bailed out of
jail so quickly that they beat
the arresting officer back to
iis zone," Headley said.
i He said the major group
his "get tough". policy is
aimed, at is young 'Negro
males, from 15 to 21.
"Ninety per cent of oui-
Negro population is law abid-
ing and wants to eliminate
our crime problems," he said.
But 10 per cent 'are young
hoodlums who have taken
advantage of the civil rights
campaign." -
Miami Herald Dec. 27, 1967.
(Continued on next page /
After the press conference was over Headley invited me
to sit down and talk with him, Assistant Chief 0. E. Caudell
and Officer Jack Minix.
Headley was still pretty much in a froth. "I know these
guys aren't going to print or broadcast all the things I'm say-
ing," said the chief. "There seems to be a press policy against
saying a Negro has committed a crime. You're not supposed
to stir up hard feelings."
Headley said that Negro leaders and ministers who come
to his office take the same wrong tack as the young hood-
lums who talk about civil rights and alleged police brutality
rather than how to stop the crimes.
"Don't these people know that most of the crimes in the
Negro districts are against Negroes?" asked Headley. "Don't
they know we're trying to protect Negroes as well as
whites?"
Chief Caudell broke in at this pint to explain the worst
problem in policing roving gangs of Negro hoodlums. The
problem is witnesses.
"When a man or woman gets robbed in the Negro section
we can't even get them to come down here and look at sus-
pects in a lineup," said Caudell. "In many cases they know
who robbed them or have a pretty good idea of the gang in-
volved, but they're afraid to be witnesses."
Headley said that, statistically speaking, witnesses to
crimes are seldom molested, but that we understood the fear
that prevails.in the Negro districts.
He pointed to the slaying of a bakery truck man earlier
this year by young Negroes. "There were 20 witnesses to this
crime," said Headley. "It should have been cleaned up in an
hour. But, do you know not one of those people ., .uld talk?
We got the people all right. But it took days and days."
I had realized at the press conference that Headley was
being most uncautious and was inviting criticism from every
civil rights group in Miami and the nation.
As he slowly uncoiled from his anger at the press confer-
ence, Hea-ley tried to explain his motives for the craL;down.
"I. couldn't sleep at night over the weekend worrying
about all this violence," explained Headley. "I knew we had a
job to do and it was time to get tough. I think it (getting
tough) is the only way we're going to stoy the violence."
I asked Headley if he knew any of the three slaying vic-
tims personally. He said yes, that he had known Jock Ling
Joe, a Chinese-American merchant killed Saturday well -
that he sat next to Ling at the last dinner given by Chinese-_
Americans given in Miami..
'But I .,a't want t- s,'v. l;.- ....i,. .-.. .., I'm dc:..,
this because of him," added Headley. "I feel just as bad about
the woman (Mrs:. Lydia Motycka) and the man (Joseph Mar-
esca)."
*Officer Minix, a press assistant who had helped to ar-
range the news conference, interrupted at this point to tell
about a gang incident from the night before.
"A group of young Negro hoodlums beat up a police
officer," said Minix. "He summoned help and other policemen
rounded the boys up. But do you know what happened when
they took the boys to Youth Hall? They said they were full up
and to take the boys back home fo their parents."
Headley's frustration with Suprme Court rulings and
local court actions had come up in earlier conversations.
He said that earlier in the day he had received a call
from a person saying he was being threated by a man recent-
ly picked up and charged with first degree murder. (This was
a white man, incidentally, and his victim was white.)
"I said it wasn't possible that a man charged with first
degree murder could be out on bond," said Headley. "But do
you know I was wrong? The man is out on bond."
Headley admitted that the shotguns which police will
carry and the police dogs he hopes to get for special duty
officers are largely psychological weapons. A shotgun isn't
nearly so deadly as a hand gun, but it attracts attention. A
dog acts only on command, but the dogs are feared. A patrol-
man making his rounds alone couldn't have a better ally than
a dog.
"You don't know how lonely it is patrolling these high
crime sections," said Officer Minix. "You're laying your life
right on the line."
When I left Headley late yesterday I knew that he had
stepped on a very large hornet's nest. Sure enough, Negro
leaders today were blasting the veteran chief with every.
thing from threats to get his job to calling him Fascist.
Did Headley realize he was inviting all this trouble? I'm
sure he did. He emphasized time after time as reporters asked
questions that he was doing it (getting tough) All on his own;
He said 1. hadn't consulted the mayor, Steve Clark, ..d that.
City Manager Melvin Reese is on vacation.
Will Hadley get any public support? Perhaps, but it'll be
mostly the silent variety. Anything involving racial problems
scares the bejabbers out of responsible, white community
Healey's best point, I felt, was that the law abiding
Negr', com'.munlty (which he estimates at 90 per cent of the
pop ,!atiorj ar-- '"- ,.. -y victims of violence. What do
Y'co leaders prc -r: to do about' this?
But when the fir.. young Negro is felled ty a sh. '-'L
blast or chevy, tc by e police dog, Chief Headlr, ',ad l~ !r
. 'ch out frr the reactio-.
He has 'aid his job on the line and he knows i'..
Miami Herald -
Dec. 27, 1967.
Chief Defends His Stand
At A Crowded Hearing
By WILLIAM TUCKER
and MORTON LUCOFF
Reporers of The Miaml News
A Miami City Commission-
er accused Police ChiecZL
ter Headtoday ot making
"if rmi-matory" statements
about Negro crime here
which could give the city "a
black eye through the na-
tion."
Commissioner M a u r I c e
Ferre's complaint was the
first break in the solid front
the five-member commission,
had put behind the chief in
his determination to wipe out
slum rrime.
Ferre spoke out as the
commission met with Head-
ley and Negro leaders to
hear a "clarification' of his
decision to use shotguns and
police dogs in the Negro
section and "stop and frisk"
all suspects.
The chief's declaration last
Tuesday focused national
attention on Miami and
arouglit denunciation from
Negro leaders. Headley also
has received many expres-
sions of support in his tough
stand, promoted 'by three
murders in four days in the
Negro section..
More than 200 spectators
jammed the tiny commission
room and flowed into the
aisles at the Dinner pov
AudtoRnum. Iney included
eight youths four white
and four Negro standing
at the door with pistol tar-
gets drewn on their backs.
They were symbolic tar-
gets of Headley's crime war
gunners, they said.-
Headley briskly defended
his get, tough policy before
the commission and the
crowd, but said it is "not our
purpose to get involved in
any harassment.
"My job is to protect life
and property," Headley said.
"I am going to do everything
j can do to do th.L."
He pointed out that at. his
original press conference on
the new policy he did not.
mention Negro criminals
specifically. But when asked
afterward how the races
were involved in crime, and
where the incidence of crime
was highest, he answered
bluntly. At the time, he said
only three white men were
involved in 58 crimes all
of them in the Negro sec-
tions.
Commissioner Ferre said
the police are free to use
shotguns and other arms but
he did not think Headley was
wise to attack the state of
race relations in the city.
This was "inflammatory"
talk, he said. The chief had
said community relations had
broken down.
Headley again defended
his previous answers to ques-
. tions about Negro involve-
mnent in crime. He also said
wh n he had been asked
about police brutality he
repi.. 4 *hat "My police offi-
cer: e been charged with
po!!ce brutality so often they
are used to it."
Ferre Lone Commission Critic
Ge t-T ugh
Head.eyW on't
By MIKE POWER
MiamiJ. lice Chie alter
Mrl~iniy, sometimes angry
crowd of Negroes over and
over again Friday his new
get-tough anti-crime policy is
not aimed at Negroes alone.
He promised not to look at
color when 'enforcing the
law. Dogs and shotguns will
be used with caution, hq
voved. "Everyone knows I'rn
not a racist."
But he did not retreat front
his earlier vow to maki
young toughs know the pok
lice mean business.
With the exception of
Mauri Ferre, commission-
ern generally supported Head-
ley's get tough approach
and by their silence affirmed
lerre called the. snogun
a d dog approach "intemper-
ate and uncalled for" and
said the initial statements
the chief was quoted as mak-
ng were inflammatory. "
Several commissioners did,
however, take exception to
Headley's comments that
cUmaMniy rtiwm hav
failed.
And some, speaking to a
crowd of Negroes, whites,
Chinese, adults and children
as well as placard-wearing
youths that spilled out of the
commission chambers into
the foyer and to a balcony
overhead, asked his assur-
ance that there would be. no
police harassment.
"The police alone can't do
all the job. It takes the coop-
eration of all con *erned,"
Mayor Steve Clark sa d.
"I publicly would like to
compliment the Community
Relations Board We
,plan to maintain this type of
stability and this type of
communication."
(Continued on next page
Headley's stand, she wants
proof it is aimed at crime
and not harassment.
"There is not a citizen,
white or Negro, who is-not
interested in better living, in
better law enforcement."
But, she said, the vast,
majority of Negroes stand in
fear of police harassment.
"We do not feel that we
are safe in just having it said
there is going to be a get
tough policy without discrim-
ination. Are they (the police)
going to devote their atten-
tion to felons or are they
going to harass as happened
the other night?"
Mrs. Range was referring
'to a police shakedown of
customers in a Central Dis-
trict bar Wednesday night.
"It 'is certainly not our
intent to be involved in'any
sort of harassment," re-
sponded Headley. "We have
those things happen. We
can't help it once in a while(
Ferre said he felt Head-
ley's get-tough comments
earlier this week were "infla-
matory and the type that will
not only give Miami a black
eye throughout the nation
hut will also cause all types
Of probl-s.-,
"We are adding to our-
problems rather than trying
to solve them intelligently
Assuming these quotes
are correct, I can only say
our chief is at best overzeal-
ous in his statements."
Commissioner David Ken-
nedy was Headley's staunch-
est backer.
"We have to realize we
have a crime problem here
and most of those crimes are
committed by Negroes and
,most of those crimes are
committed against Negroes.
eadley. Sees Headley;
Image Was Blurred
By DAVE BEHRENS
Police Chief W r ea-
dley t on his Invi ng-rbWo
sof, surrounded by letters
and telegrams watching
Chief Headley on color tel-
evision. .
". no license to kill,"
the slightly out-of-register
colot image on the big screen
was telling a panel of inter-
viewers.
Chief Headley, was not
concerned with his image
Sunday afternoon. He had,
after all, more than 700 tele-
grams and letters praising
the "get tough with crime"
dotrine h~:;. ad 'pronounced
hfve" day3'before. Not one
glimmer of disapproval in the
entire stack, he said.
The veteran Miami choice
however, did want to bring
his shotgun-and-dog ap-
proach int- *'et:.
IH was u.re t'an hopeful,
he said, *';. his men would
rar-y -Jt the ief-declared
war on crime la the city's
Negro section with restraint
and intelligence.
The air would not be filled
with shotgun pel!cts, he said.
The r.*- ",'"" '.- h.
patroled by snarling police
dogs. Stop-and-frisk would
not be used promiscuously.
Leaders in the Negro ghet-
tos, shocked at Headley's
shotgun-and-dog declaration,
hope he is right.
They are alarmed that
innocent citizens, not hood-
lums, would be the victims of
Indiscriminate police power
focused on the Negro sectors.
Headley explained Sunday
why he decided to issue the
open declaration of war on
crime in the ghettos. The
issue, he sa&., was not race.
Civil rights leaders might
express concern, but the man
on the street, including many
Negroes, shared his view'on
crime, the chief claimed.
"At least 6U of-the tele-
grams were from Negroes,"
Headley noted with special
satisfaction.
"This is an issue I had
been thinking about for
months," he begai, "The
crime rate in Miami was
rising and frankly, I couldn't
sleep. I'm not doing my job, I
thought to myself."
The crime rate charts Hea-
dley spoke of showed a total
of 90 robberies in the city
during 1966, the chief'said.
During the first 11 months of
this year, he said, the total
reached 232.
"At least 85 per cent of
these crimes were in, the
Negro sections in the
-central district between Fifth
and 22'nd Streets, in Coconut
Grove, in Liberty City and
othet Negro areas," Headley'
The breaking point came
at Christmas.
"During that three-day
holiday, Miami had 31 armed
robberies and 27 strong-arm
holdups. Three people were
killed," Headley said.
Of those 58 robberies, said
the chlef,'55 were committed
by Negroes, almost all in
Negro districts.
It was then, he said, that a
special meeting of his brain-
trust was called. Shotguns
would be issuedto patroling
officers. Dogs would be used.
Suspects would be stopped
and- frisked. "They can't bail
out o' ,o morgue," Headley
Sia replied' that first day in
an' wer tc a questioning re-
Sporer.
The phrasing of his "get
tougl decision did not draw
the unanimous approval that
Headley's telegram count
seems to reflect. Civil rights
leaders were--dsturbed over
cL,. chi-f apparent disre-
gard for a continuing com-
munity relations approach.
"I. .don;t,- regcr-a. ermrr.
..thia-.I've. said,''" He.adley
declared without hesitation
But he did clarify and, In
some ways, soften the image
of his war on crime in these
SHOTGUNS: "Only known
felons fleeing capture, black
or white, will draw fire. Our
men !mow they are not to
use their weapons unless
they're sure who they're
shooting at."
DOGS: "There will be no
dogs roaming the streets.
Dogs will continue to bet
used on leashes. They are
well-trained. They will be
used more often in ways we
have not used them before
but they will terrorize no one.
I assured the governor's of-
fice of that point specifically
when one of his aides raised
the question."
STOP ANID fIi TSF"'t' a
good law. We donl'w.'aantto
lo. AeIiW.e'ie-not. going to
abuse it. There'll be no -in-
crease in stop-and-frisk."
COMMUNITY RELA.
TIONS: "I think the Commu-
nity Relations koard has
done good work and I've said
so before. It was their work
that prevented a small scale
Miami Herald Jan. 1, 1968.
looting incident by juveniles
after the Orange Blossom
parade from spreading-to the
adult community."
Headley pointed out that
although his phone is listed
under Walter Headley Jr.,
there have been no angry or
threatening phone calls since
the "get tough" policy was
announced.
.The telegrams, he said,
have been very satisfying.
Most were short and serious,
congratulating Headley- for
"cou-age and wisdom," urg-
ing him to resist "outside
pressures that try to distort
your stand."
But sE-o'us r ,;,- laints
over ue tor of Hea 'ey's
campaign have b1en lod-ed,
and Headley kno .i it.
He will not ba,.k do'.n on
the shotgun. and-dog ap-
proach. It is clear in his own
view that the cop on the beat
will not translate these
weapons into a reign of ter-
trif ~ Te Nsgro ghettos.
T', s'- hi critic 'maintain.
is the question the new year
will answer.
Headley
Sidesteps
SBy GEORGE KENNEDY
Miami Police Chie alter
H Madley onday sides eped
t-reqiest from the Commu-
nity Relations Board that he
clarify his "get tough" policy
to reaffirm his intention to
ignore racein enforcing the
law. I b l.s8 .
The request was contained
in a five-page letter from
CRB Chairman Harry Cain
explaining-the concerns
aroused in the Negro con.""'
nity by Headley's Dec. 26
announcement of a "shot-
guns and dogs" approach to
cutting crime in the Negro
areas.
Headley's reply was a
three-paragraph letter and a
Board Plea
copy of the Miami police
department's training bulle-
Cain said that, while the
response wasn't quite what
he had hoped for, "I am
reading into it what I really
believe the chief's position to
be."
.Cain had suggested that
Headley reply by "reaffirm-
ing you: determination to
uphold the policy and proce-
dures in your training bulle-
tin"
Headley told Cain he was
"at liberty to reproduce" the
training bulletin but the chief
took no position in his letter
on the bulletin's pledge to
"enforce the law impartially
without regard to race, creed,
color, national origin or situ-
ation in life."
Cain had suggested in his
letter that the police depart-
ment distribute the bulletin
to "tens of thousands of
citizens."
Headley gave no indication
whether this would-be done.
The day after The Herald's
story of his news conference,
however, Headley congratu-
lated the reporter who wrote
it for its fairness and com-
pleteness.
,Continued on next page)
Cain wrote Headley after
Negro members of the CRB
said many Negroes believe
the chief intends "to wage
war against people inst ;.-'
crime."
He said the purpose of the
letter was to give Headley
the opportunity to deny any
anti-Negro intentions.
Miami Herald Jan. 16, 1968.
H.eadley: 'Arsonist
S9 uld B
By JI.MeKHANA&
nerel sJf#ll Wrilir
The b40mi Dro! J chief
agreif''WednesdIay with the
Onyor of a~cago that
an arsonPrf is a murderer
and s
Ctef(WValter J. Headly
sad M ayo aey
was right when he ordered
the fatal shooting of arson-
ists and the gunfire crippling
of looters.
.nat could have been me
talking," Uaadlay astd ar'
It was Headley. who after
a series of almost daily
armed robberies in the Cen-
tral Negro District, ordered
shotgun hearing officers and
police dogs into the area last
*There has been a policy
of appeasement all over the
country," Headley said, 'and
it is not going to accomplish
anything The job of the po-
\e Shot'
lice Is to protect life and
property, preserve the peace
and enforce the law.
"The only way to do that
is to meet force with force,
because that Is all the looters
understand."
'We are dealing with less
than five per cent of the
population," the chief said,
"and that part couldn't care
less a-t rWiv' :. T:
them it is only an excuse to
loot and burn."
Headley claimed his own
type of crackdown was suc-
c-ssful in two respects.
Using the city's "stop and
frisk" law, the chief said,
"we've picked up an average
of 135 guns from hoodlums
each month."
And the number of anned
robberies dropped from 91
last December to 40 in Janu-
ary, 36 for February, and 31
Miami Herald April 18, 1968.
?^f 01
By GARY GOW
And MILT SOSIN
Miami News Repolrers
Occe Chie aiI-
Ifold a group of Miami
Pegro leaders today he never
made a ".hoot-to-kill" state.
ment attributed to him'and
that in backing Mayor Daley.
of Chicago he was refer
to riot conditions in that c
The Negro leaders, hea
by City Commissioner
Athalie Range, called
Headley "because the st
ring meant has inflamed the Ne-
ity. groes of this community,"
ded Mrs. Range said.
on (Continued on next page)
ate-
nit1
jOO
; P, -. 1 KL^Li t i
MRS. RANGE HEADLEY
Among those who aecom.
panied Mrs. Range to the
chiefs office for what she
described as a "round table
discussion," were City-Iant.
ager Melvin Reese, Bernard
Dyer, director of the Liberty
City Comnunity Council, and
Garth Reeves, editor of The
Miami Times.
Mrs. Range said there was
"no particular spokesman"
for the group, which she said
numbered about 10 or 12, but
that "we all spoke what was
in our mind.
'We don't believe Miami
deserves to be compared to
Chicago," Mrs. Range said.
"There has been complete
cooperation by the commu-
nity.here and because of this
no trouble has arisen.
"The stateme t attributed
to Chief Headley was l*flam-
matory and deserved to be
clarified."
The statement attributed
to Headley gained circulation
following the Chicago riots
when Mayor Daley said that
arsonists and looters should
be shot on sight.
Headlcy, who on Dec. 26
had instituted a "get tough"
policy on Negro crime which
ha d caused considerable
comment throughout the
nation, was asked to com-
ment on Dalcy's orders and
the Miami chief backed bp
the Chicago mayor.
Today Headley said, "I did
not make the statement attri-
buted to me.
"I only agreed with the
Chicago Mayor -- speaking
of the situation in Chicagom
"When I Instituted my 'get
tough' policy I was not
think...g of the pussibuity ot
riots but only of crime. Since
the 'get tough' policy' went
Into effect. last Dee. 26,
crimes of armed robbery,
purse snatching and murder
in the commission of felonies
have dropped 62 per cent in
the Central Negro Dictrict
and 50 per cent in the city."
Mrs. Range referred to the
case of two policemen who
were accused of hanging a
Negro youth from a bridge
by his ankles.
She also brought up re-
ports made to her that the
day after Headley's purport.
ed statement. Miami police
ranged up and down NW
62nd Street, in the Negro
district, ordering Negroes to
disperse.
Hecdley, in reply, quoted a
paragraph of the police train-
ing manual, which, he says,
expressly points.out:
"Police officers of the City
of Miami will enforce the law
and perform their other du.
ties professionally and im-
partially.
"Violation of this policy
will result in prompt discipli-
nary action and, if warrant-
;d, may result even in crimi-
nal charges."
*Headley said he believed a
better community under-
standing would evolve ftom
today's meeting.
"Community relations in
i ; .. 11 iiv aitVd ; a O uZ u
good," he kdded.
Asked why the Miami
police department did not
have a community-relatiohs
program similar to those of
some other police depart-
ments, Headley replied:
-"Th' whole Miami police
department is involved in
community relations. It is
taught in the police acad-
emy."
Miami News May 2, 1968.
Headley Tempers
Get-T'ugh Policy
By MilE PETIT
Mia Police Chief alter
Headley under .severe cr1-
-iismlfor his get tough state-
ments, Thursday clarified his
position after a closed-door
session with city officials.
And the official policy
came out somewhat softer
than what had been indicat-
Headley said he told a dele-
gation headed by Miami
Commissioner Athalie Range
that his policemen would
enforce the letter of the
law whether broken by an
individual criminal act or
under'riot conditions.
This Included, Headley
said, to "shoot when neces-
"ary."
It was the chief's agree-
ment with a similar state-
ment made by Chicago May-
or Richard Daley that
touched off the recent criti-
cism and led to Thursday's
Said Mrs. Range, "I earn-
estly feel N --'"-'*: tn.
day are at their lowest ebb in
the City of Miami." Head-
ley's support of Daley's
statements, she added, had
"aroused feeling of many
people in both the Negro and
white communities."
Headlq Xm uphanid that ha
didn'tt deny a thing" during
the morning meeting, though
he added all his responses at
the time he made his state-
ment were in. answer to con-
ditions as they existed in Chi-
cago at the time.
Chief Headley
... letter of law
When asked directly to
elaborate on what courses of
action his policemen would
take if there were a major
disturbance, Headley said It
was necessary to break down
cluninal acts hinu three ,;:.
egories.
Snipers, he said, "should
4 ceive no warning" by po-
licemen and. like the second
category of offenders -
arsonists -- should be ap-
proached as individuals en-
gaged in an act of murder.
The looter "should be giv-
en the opportunity to surren-
der to arrest," Headley said.
In the event of resistance,
police should "use anything
it takes, including death, to
apprehend them."
"We "have one of the best
(police forces) in the country.
They know law and use their
heads," Headley said. The
chief said his orders to the
Miami police force was to
follow the letter of the law in
apprehending law breakers..
"Our people are very well
instructed," he said. .
Attending the conference
with Headley n .his office
were Mrs. Range; City Man-
ager Melvin Reese; Bernard
City Community Council and
muni Times.
Reeves, in an editorial last
week, called for Headley's
resignation due to his en-
dorsement of Daley's state-
Reeves said "not a great
deal of clarification was
reached" at the meeting "but
I think he understands our
side a little more."
He said Headley appeared
to embrace the philosophy
that he could bluff the law-
less element in the Negro
community "by holding a
club over their heads.'
Pointing out that the law-
less element was only "three
or four per cent," Reeves
said Headley's remarks were
having an opposite effect.
"They are serving more to
Inflame the young militants
in the area."
Dyer said Headley refused
to retract any statements he
made in the past but "indi-
cated he would be more care-
ful in the future."
Among quotes attributed
to Daley was one that or-
dered Chicago police to
"shoot to kill" arsonists and
to "shoot to maim or cripple"
looters.
Headley, last Dec. 26, or-
dered a "get tough" policy
on crime that he said has
resulted in a 62 per cent de-
crease in armed. robbrey,
in the Central Negro Dis-
trict and 50 per cent decline
in other parts of the city.
Miami Herald May 3, 1968..
APPENDIX III
Negroes Attack 'Get Toug' Polif
Juvenile Court Gets Tough, Too ............ 11
Charles Whited Views the Controversy ,. .... 11.
By GEORGE KENNEDY
Some of the people who
live in Miami's Negro areas
said Wednesda that Police
Chi Walter Headleypicked
the wors possieway to
emphasize their desperate
need for better police protec-
tion. / <-
Headley announced Tues-
day that "we're going to use
shotguns and dogs" to crack
down on the young Negro
hoodlums he, blamed for a
recent upsurge of violent
crime in the city ,-):"7 (, 0 j "i
His "get tough" 'policy
dre w immediate backing
from several city commis-
sioners and the all-white
.Downtown : Kiwanis Club.
State and national Negro
leaders, and the Miami chan-
ter of the American Civil
Liberties Union attacked him.
But residents of the ghet-
toes, some of them prom-
inent and some not, avoided
either extreme.
James Matthews, lawyer
and former Assistant U.S.
Attorney, said "the idea is a
good one, on hoodlums."
"But I think a lot Of stress -
Is being put on law and order
and too little on law and
justice, which is the real way
of attacking the problem."
It's a very real problem,
said one Negro merchant
who asked that his name not
be used.
"I'm afraid every time I.
open my store. I've cut down
'ny hours._becausp "',n afraid
whose job it is to know what
is going on in the plums, said
the youths are saying "If the
police are 'looking for war, ,
war is what they're gonna,
get."
*" ..
.-, wouldn't take much
If you want to- have a
: '-./' w t take Ih' :..
riot, let, 'em Start .stopping
and frisking and shooting
people," said Johnson, a
poverty program neighbor-
hood center director.
Johnson and others dis-
puted Headley's contention
that "community relations
and all that sort of thing,,
have failed."
The Miami police, unlike
'the Metro Sheriff's Depart-
ment under Sheriff E. Wilson
Purdy, have neVer had an
effective community .rela-
tions program, they said.
"There's no disagreement
that we need good law en-
Sforcement," Johnson said,
biat he added "There are.
some trigger-happy police-
men waiting for this kind of
thing. A lot of those guys are
'afraid of black people."
. Father Theodore Gibson,
longtime Negro leader, said
he considers Headley a friend
but "I thought his statement
was unfortunate."
Father Gibson said he
hopes a meeting of Negro
leaders can be arranged to
frame a repvl to Hed''-
One of those leaders, Dr'
George Simpson, president of
the local branch of the
NAACP, said, "I would hope
that he is not giving a signal
to his law enforcement' offi-
cers to revert to the enforce-
ment practices of 15 or 20
'years ago when, In too many
instances to be black wag to
be guilty."
Willie Freeman, 37, a lawn
worker, felt "it's a little too'
.much. I don't think he should
use all that-violence, and I
-don't think he should pick on
the Negroes only."
Gene Mobley, 37, of 1180
NW Third Ave., said "No:'
!body's for open violence, but
we're not for a police state,
either."
SThe only way to stop
crime, he said, "is to catch
the people who commit the
crime and put them away for
good." He was referring, he
said, to short prison sen-
Ftences that allow criminals
Marvin Davies
'get a lawsuit'
to return to their neighbor-
hoods again in a short peri-
od. "But you can't put the
town under martial law."
Edmond Baker, a 36-year-
old waiter, supported the
chief's new program.
(Cotinued on next pae)
"I definitely think some-
thing should be done. The
situation is outrageous," he
said. "As long as their tactics
are controlled. I'mr in favor of
it."
SDaniel Smith, a 40-year-old
brickmason, said crime was
allowed to get out of h:.xd.
"They should have made
some effort before now. This
is only going to make trouble
for the city and-cause hard
feeling between both races,"
The policy Headley an-
nqunced took .effect Tuesday
night, with the Negro areas.
being patrolled by 16 un-
marked cars, each carrying-
three men including one with
*a shotgun.
Eight cars with dogs, the
drivers armed with shotguns,
were also on the streets
along with the regular eight
"zone" cars, most now car-
rying one white and one
Negro patrolman.
Detective Bureau personnel
have been' shifted to put
more on the night shifts in
the robbery and homicide
Headley said Wednesday
Lt.- _.:". "nmunity
relations efforts "will never
have any good effect on the
small minority of hoodlums."
He said, however, he
,thinks community relations
programs. may be-i-hlping'
ease some tensions in the
Negro community.
"When we had -a recent
situation where 35 or 40
young Negroes started loot-
ing stores during the Orange
Blossom Classic parade,
thousands of Negroes watch-
ing the parade refused.to join
the looting."
"Maybe good community
relations helped in tha-t ii-u -
tion," he said.
Miami Herald Dec. 28, 1967.,
Chief Headley said. his
department Is not abandon-
ing all community relations
programs "But we have
accepted the fact that these
programs are not affecting
criminal activity of the hard
core criminal element."
"There is always the prob-
lem that these community
relations programs may be
interpreted by some citizens
as a form of appeasement.
"We intend .to continue
our 'get tough' policy to cut
down on crime and hope that
relations programs may help
with long range" solutions,"
He said he is confident
that a show of force by his
shotgun carrying patrolmen
in the Negro areas will not
have a damaging affect on
overall human relations ef-
forts.
"The only ones who will
be affected by our show of
force ind get tory,' policy
will u, the .i. final he
orcement
Herald Staf. Writer
Patrolman E. D. Putman
rides the Central Negro Dis-
trict from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A
german shepherd named Lad
shares his cruiser.
Putman went into the cen-
tral district almost a month
ago. He is part of the extra
force dispatched into Miami's
.Negro areas by Police Chief
alter Hpealeyin a .cracl
down on what ..the. chic
called "young hoodlums tal
ing advantage of. the. civil
rights movement."
The streets are safer now.
Police statistics show I..
And the change is easy t,.
sec. The young men wht
clustered on the sidewalk of
Second Ave. even in the
daytime aren't there now.
The green-and-white patrol
cars with steel mesh between
front and' back seats are
much more in evidelice.
The merchants, the wom.
en, the winos who used to
be attacked are 'grateful to
the police, even the white
ones like Putman.
But Putman, a man who is
concerned about such things,
thinks he is also winning the
acceptance and grudging
respect of the young men.
Ther -s evidence he's
"The cops are taking ad-
vantage of the situation. My
friends have been harassed in
bars and pol rooms. People
are stayingla.nore
"They will eventually get'
tired and and say to hell with
The speaker was a 23-
year-old resident of NW First
Ave. He was angry and sul-
len. His mood is widely
shared.
IT WORRIES many people
who work with that intangi-
;le called community r a-
tions, but it does n -' appear
to worry greatly H,.adley or
his field commanders.
This heat's going to go on
(Cbnt#iudanm nxt pae)
as long as we've got the pub.
lic with us." said Lt. Charles'
Renegar, c( mmander of the
60-man task force to which
Putman is attached.
The strategy being fol-
lowed by the task force is
based on their conclusion
that the crimes of violence
prevalent in the Negro areas
are perpetrated by the gangs
of "Negro males aged 15 to
25" who hang on the street
corners and in the bars and
pool rooms.
The victims, a study of the
records showed, were in
most cases purse-carrying
women, helpless drunks and,
less frequently, shopkeepers
and deliverymen.
Many of the strong-arm
crimes were committed in
broad daylight.
So Putman and two other
"dogmen" .now, patrol the
central district "ii the day-
time, when one man formerly
was there. The dogs are kept
in. the vehicles, except for
brief exercise walks or occa-
sions when a building is
checked. They are a deter-
rent force, there to see and,
more Important, be seen.
Putman keeps a notebook,
jotting down names and de-
scriptions of everybody he
talks to. When one youth
asked why, he smiled.
"I want to know you the
next time I see you."
Canine cars also work the
Liberty City area.
AT NIGHT, the rest of the
tadk force goes to work.
Traveling in teams, shotguns
in their, cars but not used so
far, the officers roam the
"high crime" zones.
They break up street-cor-
ner group. aea i unI. --
halls and bars to demand
Identification from the pa-
trons. There are arrests for
vagrancy and more serious
Intent of all this is. to'dis-
turb the potential trou-
blemakers, make them change
their ways of operation and
keep them under surveil-
lance.
The police, the people they
are out to protect, even the
people who see themselves as
persecuted all agree that the
gangs have been broken up,
at least for the moment The
incidence of violent crime'is
aown dramatically from De-
cember.
"It takes fear out of me -
just the fact that he comes
around," Mrs. Carrie Morley
said of the officer newly
assigned to the area around
her tiny grocery store on NW
17th St.
She has been robbed once,
at gunpoint.
Henry Ross, a beer truck
driver, agreed that Headley
has finally taken a step long
overdue.
"There's no other way it
can be done. Otherwise, it's
not safe to walk the streets.
You can't live in peace."
Ross has been held up
three times in six months.
"IF IT GETS any worse,
I'm gonna have to quit riy
job. I got a family to support.
I can't lose my life."
David McMil:an. 50, man-
ages Clyde's Recreation on
Second Ave.
"I don't see any 'harm in
the policy myself. We all
knew something had to be
done. The police don't bother
me personally.
"I get along with both law
-n 1,inodlums. For- Second
Ave. it's done a whole lot."
Fear lives with many resi-
dents of the ghettoes.
"From the time the sun
goes down I'm. scared to go
out the door unless I got
something in my hand," said
62-year-old John Rawls.
"You can't walk Third
Ave. unless you got a gun."
More police mean fewer
"jitterbugs" on the corner to
Rawls.
"Since the police b e e n
around here, you don't see
too many of 'em."
There is another side to
the story, though. The view
is different from the side-
walk.
A HERALD REPORTER
was talking with several men
on a corner in the Central
Negro District early one
night when a car with two
policemen drove up.
"Give me this sidewalk,"
said one officer. Several of
the. en accepted without
'L*a .ZCS to di,-
perse.
Two who didn't were or-
dered to the car to produce
identification. The reporter,
himself a Negro, and another
man continued talking. One
of the policemen motioned
them to the car.
"I was just talking to this
reporter here," the man said.
The policeman looked
surprised, said "Oh, I didn't
recognize you" to the report-
er, and drove away.
A teenager said several
boys were standing on a
corner when two officers
came up and ordered them to
put their hands on the wall
to be searched.
"One boy jumped like he
was being tickled by the
officer," the youth said, "and
this cop with a shotgun
cocked ft and said, 'Boy, you
better be still 'cause this gun
goes off very easily.' "
James Jackson, 17, said, "I
got stopped when I was
going home from Royal Cas-
tle. Asked me where I was
going. Some of them when
-tey stop you, will get nasty
and start cursing.
"COLORED policemen are
doing that just because
whitey is pushing them.
'They took me to jail one
time for loitering. I just
walked into the poolroom
and this cop took me by the
arm and told me to stand by
"I stayed in jail four days
for It. All he asked for was
an ID and I had that I asked
why he was taking me to fal
and he said they had to do
something."
f(Cortionudonnext pge)
"Then he drove me over by
Sixth Ave. and told me to get
out of the car and he said
'When I count to three I
want you to get out and run.'
"So I got out and started
walking and he called me
back and said 'Did votuear..
what I said?' so I started
running."
Lt. Renegar said his men
never take shotguns into the
plates they check out.
He also said, "I have yet to
receive any complaint about
any of my merk in cond'"-g
uiese searches."
MORE important than
whether Hepburn's and
Jackson's stories are wholly
or even partially true is that'
they are being told and be-
lieved among.those who con-
rider police their natural
memies.
Headley and his men are
taking no great pains to
ease that impression.
Edward Hepburn, 18, told.
a similar story:
"I was shooting pool and
this sergeant came to the
door with another officer
who came in the back door
with a shotgun; Everybody
stopped playing but me and
the sergeant said 'When you
see me coming I want you to
stop.'
"So I asked nm why and
he said 'cause you're my
enemy.' He put re in his car
and told me 'wken I talk to
you, I want you ito talk to me
nice,' so I started saying.
yessir.
** I
Renegar considers the
publicity given the chief's
'"shotguns ,and dogs" an-
nouncement "one of the best
things that's happene' to the
police force."
Some important elements
of the public are disturbed by
the racial overtones they
heard /in Headley's words.
Several Negro members of
the Community Relations
Board -said they have re-
ceived complaints oftpolice
"harassment" and discour-
tesy;
Both Negro and white
members, while declining to
be quoted by name, -said
privately and emphatically
they were particularly upset
that Headley chose not to
take the opportunity offered
him by r'RB chairman Harry
Cain to remove the racial
sting from his Dec. 26 an-
nouncement.
They cited by comparison
figures showing that crime
increased only one-fourth as
much last year in that part of
the Liberty City-Brownsville
area patrolled by the Sher-
iff's Department as in the
rest of Dade County.
Sheriff E. Wilson Purdy
has devoted intensive com-
munity relations efforts to
Community relations, Ne-
gro leaders say, has never
been a strong point of. the
Miami Police Department.
Headley appears to have put
his faith in tough action rath-
er than soft words.
THERE IS -a question, at
least in the minds of many in
the ghettoes, how long the
crackdown will last.
Renegar insists it can and
will go on indefinitely. Most
of the men being used were
already assigned to his task
force, which he calls the
department's "mobile strik-
ing force."
The canine men are now
working six-day weeks but
Renegar says more dogs are
being trained to ease that'
shortage.
Still, .4..ei o0 me older"
people fear, and some of the
younger ones are counting
on, an easing of the pressure
sooner or later.
One policeman speculated.
that the intensive effort will
be called off in a mohth or so
and then reapplied if gang
activity increases again.
The most important ques-
tion since most of the
white community seems to
be behind Headley may be
whether the angry young
Negroes will come to accept
the behavior patterns the
police are trying to force onr
Miami Herald- Jan. 29, 1968.1
Police: Feard,
Dis li ed
bep1vde On
I?]i b
Htrild Stiff wrl!er
Relations between tfhe
police and the Negro commu-
nity are strained in the best
of times.
On both sides there is mis-
trust, dislike and fear.
But.there is also, in these
"'ff-"-lt: *-+ m:nt-al de-
pendency;
The police cannot maintain
law and order without the
cooperation of the black
The black community, at
least the vast majority of it,
is worried about the high
crime rate and, concerned
about Inadequate police pro-
tection. Brutality is a lesser,
thou g h not unimportant,
Mrs. Louise Carter, is
black, with iron-gray hair
that makes her logk older
than her 49 years. She lives
in a 'tiny, furniture-crowded
..apartment on the second
floor of a concrete monster
in the slums of Liberty City.
Mrs. Carters is no great fan
'of the Miami Police Depart-
ment. Its officers, she said,
searched her home without a
warrant a few months ago.
But she wishes there were .
more uniforms on 61st
"I don't go out at night
without some protection.
These young boys, you can't
: .
Walter Headley
....'get-tough policy'
E. Wilson Purdy
... 'extended a hand'
walk down the street without
being embarrassed.
"They awful about cussin'.
"The police should be in
these poolhalls and places-
instead of bdtherin' innocent
people."
The police problem is pro-
viding the protection desired
by Mrs. Carter while avoid- \
ing unnecessary irritation. of
the v-'atile young me;i who
are already inclined toward
violence and are very touchy
about police harassment.
ONLY A quarter of all the
respondents in The Herald's
survey said police brutality
was a big problem, but seven
of every 10 black youths
between 15 and 24 saia tney
had been victims of mistreat-
ment or knew someone who
had.
The Miami Police Depart-
ment and the Dade Sheriff's
Department have adopted
vastly different approaches
to the critical area, called
community relations.
In the 18 months of Sheriff
E. Wilson Purdy's tenure, his
office has established, an 11-
ma n Community Service
Section which is already
winning national attention.
The section works under
the supervision of Purdy's
executive assistant, Harold
Barney,. who was, hired be-
cause of his wide experience
in police-community relations
work, and Sgt. Larry Vardell.
Four community se-vice
officers work in the districts
with high crime rates, estab-
lishing rapport .between the
community and the depart-
The officers, three of
whom are white, visit b.rs,
shoot pool with the young
bloods, receive complaints
and help people cope with
very day problems, many of
which are not police related.
(Continued on next page)]
In the beginning, Purdy
said, the-Negroes "were sus-
picious, cynical, skeptical
and rightly so. They've seen
*tn -'- c' this f itff "
In a little over a year,
though, "A number of prob-
lems have been solved. A
number have surfaced. A
number may never be solved.
'* *
THE SHERIFF added,
"some people say we're so-
cial workers. But you have to
remember that after 5
o'clock at night we're the
only social service agerrcy
operating in the community.
"We extended a hand ard
the community wanted it. _
"This is a long-range com-
mitment. We believe deeply-
ni it."
SThis spring, a federal grant
enabled the sheriff to set up
an eight-week training course
for his sergeants an4lieuten-
ants.
Consultants were brought
in from St. Louis -- where
the oldest and best police-
community relations program
is working and Baltimore,
another big, progressive de-
partment.
A cram course in history
and sbciology is coming from
Miami-Dade Junior College
instructors.
Purdy and Barney credit
the community relatic-.
effort with some impressive
statistics gathered erly this
The crime rate In Dade
rose 20 per cent in. 1967,
about the national average.
But the increase was only 4.1
per cent in the district in-'
cludig thle Liberty City Ne-
gro area.
The number of arrests Il
that district was :p 50 SW-
cent, a good in icator of
conmmmuniiy cooperation with
St'. police.
And the once-loud com-
plaints 'agipst officers were
:"dow'to a whisper," in Pur-'
dy's vprds.
ment,,whicl! patrols the Cen-
tral Negro District, pa.t of
the Liberty City-Brov,-sville
area and Coconu; Grove, arsa
has achieved national atten-
tion for its dealings with the
Negro communitv,, :'
CHIEik ALTER Headely's,
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Cen'.ral Negro District, fol-
lowed by his "when the loot-
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and stirred controversy
across the country.
In the Dade ghettoes, the
policy has won .he support
of 55 per cent of the Negroes
who are aware of it. The
support is highest in the
criir.-ridden Central Negro
District.
Many law-abiding citizens
are willing to overlook tough
'talk in the interest of long
overdue protection.
But the support is low
among the young, who bear_
the brunt of police harass-
ment of street-corner loun-
gers and raids on bars and
poolroolis.
Fewer than half the blacks
under 35 approve of the
Headley policy and more
than half complained of po-
lice brutality.
Successful community
relations programs are aimed
at this potentially explosive
group. The Miami Police
Department, however, has no
significant community rela-
tions program aimed at them
or anybody else.
The department "can't
afford" a formal unit such as
the Sheriff's Deoartment has,
said Major A. W. Anderson
who carries the title of "com-
munity relations coordina-
tor" for the MPD in addition
to his fulltime duties as com-
mander of the service'divi-
sion.
Anderson is generally re-
Sgai:dd as being truly inter-
ested in corn'iunitv relation'
but most obs. ,, ss ':r :d-
ley's attitude, rather tl.n
lack of money, as the big
deterrent to more MPD activ-
ity in that AJLa-
-Lack of interest at the top
and lack of.understanding at
lower levels appears to ham-
per the efforts of Anderson
and a few others in the de-
partment to establish com-
munication with the black
"I feel as though we need
to be doing more in commu-
nity relations, but in just
what areas is the big ques-
tion," Anderson said.
.* *- -
HE AND public informa-
tion officer Jay Golden hav"
oficred to address Negro
groups, but have had no tak-
ers, he said.
The offer has been extend-
ed through a number of old-
line Negro leaders.
By contrast, Purdy's men
talk with the street gang
leaders, bolita writers and
i pool room operators any-
one with a following in the
black community.
The contrasts in approach
between the two departments
are not reflected clearly in
responses to The Herald's
survey.
There were slightly fewer
-complaints of brutality in the
area patroled by the Sher-
iff's Department, 'ut the
difference was small. \
More than just a year's
effort is apparently required
to erase bitterness and is-
trust built up over decades.
And more than police efforts
alone will certainly be re-
quired to ease the tensions
that continue to irritate both
the nearly all-white police
forces and their black constit-
uents.
Miami Herald May 1, 1968.
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two Aurora hospitals ranked among nations 100 top hospitals by truven health analytics
Two Aurora hospitals ranked among nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics
Aurora BayCare honored for third time; Aurora Medical Center in Manitowoc County recognized
Milwaukee – Aurora BayCare Medical Center and Aurora Medical Center in Manitowoc County have been named among the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® by Truven Health AnalyticsTM, a leading provider of data-driven analytics and solutions to improve the cost and quality of health care.
“We are very proud of the caregivers and physicians of Aurora BayCare Medical Center and Aurora Medical Center in Manitowoc County, and the outstanding care they work so hard to deliver each and every day,” said Jeff Bard, north region executive vice president of Aurora Health Care. “Being ranked among the 100 Top Hospitals reflects their strong commitment to providing patients with high-quality, cost-efficient care.”
This is the third time Aurora BayCare, in Green Bay, has received this honor. It is the first time Aurora Medical Center in Manitowoc County, in Two Rivers, has received this recognition.
The Truven study shows that if all hospitals in the U.S. performed at the level of this year’s winners:
more than 104,000 additional lives could be saved,
nearly 48,400 additional patients could be complication free,
$2 billion in inpatient costs could be saved, and
the average patient stay would decrease by half a day.
The Truven Health 100 Top Hospitals study identifies hospitals and leadership teams that provide the highest level of value to their communities, based on a national balanced scorecard measuring overall organizational performance across 11 key analytic measures, including patient care, operational efficiency and financial stability. The study has been conducted annually since 1993.
To conduct the 100 Top Hospitals study, Truven Health researchers evaluated close to 3,000 short-term, acute-care, nonfederal hospitals. 100 Top Hospitals researchers use risk-adjusted methodologies to analyze public information – Medicare cost reports, Medicare Provider Analysis and Review (MedPAR) data, and core measures and patient satisfaction data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare website. Hospitals do not apply, and winners do not pay to market this honor.
More information on this study and other 100 Top Hospitals research is available at 100tophospitals.com.
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Quality Time: Focusing on Quality of Life During Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Doctors are putting a greater emphasis on quality of life when caring for patients living with pancreatic cancer
hen Dr. John Marshall first started treating patients with pancreatic cancer nearly 30 years ago, the goal of treatment was to extend a patient’s life; the quality of the patient’s life – while important – was a secondary consideration. Despite some gains in survival for pancreatic cancer in the years since, the survival rate is still in the single digits. Unfortunately, only 10 percent of patients are alive five years after diagnosis.1 While research to improve treatment options continues, quality of life has become increasingly important.
“Patients want to be tough and compliant with their treatment because they want their cancer to go away,” said Marshall, Chief of the Division of Hematology/Oncology at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital and Director, The Ruesch Center for the Cure of Gastrointestinal Cancers. “But if their treatments are preventing them from enjoying life, they may need to reconsider their options.”
The management of cancer is a continuum, and priorities can change between a focus mostly on treatment effectiveness to a greater emphasis on quality of life, according to Dr. Marshall. “Doctors haven’t always been good at documenting quality of life,” Dr. Marshall said. “We need to be better at focusing on the specific aspects that are most relevant to patients with pancreatic cancer.”
Some doctors have struggled for a few reasons. First, while survival can be objectively measured in months and years, quality of life is determined by subjective perceptions of physical, emotional, social and cognitive aspects of a patient’s life. Many doctors do not collect this sort of data because it is difficult to measure and varies from person to person. According to Dr. Marshall, each patient has a unique set of priorities and may experience symptoms associated with pancreatic cancer differently. Some patients want to live longer, no matter what it takes; others may prioritize the quality of the remaining time they have.
“Pancreatic cancer is a miserable disease that causes a tremendous number of symptoms,” said Dr. Michael Pishvaian, the Director of Gastrointestinal, Developmental Therapeutics and Clinical Research Programs for the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and an associate professor at the School of Medicine. Symptoms include loss of appetite, weight loss, back or belly pain, nausea, vomiting, diabetes and more.2
Many patients expect pain or discomfort when being treated for cancer and sometimes suffer in silence. But when doctors know about their patients’ issues, they can often provide solutions. Doctors should be diligent about asking the right questions and encouraging their patients to respond honestly, reporting how they feel on both good and bad days throughout their treatment, according to Pishvaian.
Experts suggest there are a few ways patients and physicians can ensure that quality of life will be a consideration during treatment. First, communication is key. “As patients go through their diagnosis and treatment for pancreatic cancer, things continually change, making the need for information that much greater,” said Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA, president and chief executive officer of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
Second, patients who feel that their doctors are treating them as “a whole person” report higher satisfaction. Doctors do not need to care for their patients alone; they can help their patients assemble a team that includes a nutritionist, a psychiatrist and others to provide comprehensive support for their patients.
“Patients need to not only communicate their needs with the people who are supporting them,” said Fleshman, “but also advocate for themselves by asking for the latest information on treatment options, clinical trials and support resources.”
National Cancer Institute Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program (SEER). Cancer Stat Facts: Pancreatic Cancer. Available at https://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/pancreas.html. Accessed October 26, 2020.
American Cancer Society. Signs and Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer. Available at https://www.cancer.org/cancer/pancreatic-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/signs-and-symptoms.html. Accessed October 26, 2020.
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American College of Radiology to provide image coordination for national COVID-19 observational study – DOTmed HealthCare Business News
August 3, 2020 by
The American College of Radiology® (ACR®) Center for Research and Innovation™ (CRI) will serve as the imaging coordination center for the multicenter COVID-19 Observational Study (CORAL) led by Dr. Catherine “Terri” L. Hough of the Oregon Health & Science University. The CORAL Study is part of the Prevention & Early Treatment of Acute Lung Injury (PETAL) Network, a consortium of academic and affiliated hospitals across the United States – funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health – to conduct clinical trials in patients with or at risk for critical illness, including acute respiratory distress syndrome.
The purpose of CORAL is to inform epidemiology and resource utilization through three interrelated approaches: a registry; a detailed cohort, including a bio-specimen collection correlated with clinical phenotyping and outcomes; and a health system assessment. In collaboration with CORAL leadership, and following standards developed for this study, the ACR CRI will collect imaging exams on registry subjects, create a link between the images and clinical data collected by PETAL, archive images throughout study duration and, once complete, make images accessible to researchers.
At present, little is known about the epidemiology of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States. Rapid expansion of cases across this country and others necessitates urgent study of severe acute COVID-19 in order to care for patients, inform and develop treatments, target therapeutics, prognosticate and understand health system impacts. The CORAL Study is a responsive effort to these needs.
“We at the ACR are pleased and proud to be part of the effort by our colleagues who are caring for patients suffering with COVID-19 who require hospital care. We hope the collection of imaging and clinical data that the PETAL project creates will lead to improved treatment and diagnosis of COVID-19 complications, including advanced lung disease, stroke and cardiac dysfunction,” says Etta Pisano, MD, chief research officer of the ACR.
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Alternate primers for whole-genome SARS-CoV-2 sequencing
View ORCID ProfileMatthew Cotten, View ORCID ProfileDan Lule Bugembe, View ORCID ProfilePontiano Kaleebu, View ORCID ProfileMy V.T. Phan
doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.10.12.335513
Matthew Cotten
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For correspondence: matthew.cotten@lshtm.ac.uk
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As the world is struggling to control the novel Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), there is an urgency to develop effective control measures. Essential information is encoded in the virus genome sequence with accurate and complete SARS-CoV-2 sequences essential for tracking the movement and evolution of the virus and for guiding efforts to develop vaccines and antiviral drugs. While there is unprecedented SARS-CoV-2 sequencing efforts globally, approximately 19 to 43% of the genomes generated monthly are gapped, reducing their information content. The current study documents the genome gap frequencies and their positions in the currently available data and provides an alternative primer set and a sequencing scheme to help improve the quality and coverage of the genomes.
Competing Interest Statement
The authors have declared no competing interest.
Manuscript revised to address peer reviewers's comments. Revisions included improved resolution of graphics in Figure 1 and 2, additional Figure 5 with testing of primers on a larger set of clinical samples, correction of typos and grammatical errors.
The copyright holder for this preprint is the author/funder, who has granted bioRxiv a license to display the preprint in perpetuity. It is made available under a CC-BY-NC 4.0 International license.
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Home Biotechnology Coronavirus: Gilead’s Remdesivir Begins Trials as Researchers Publish Positive In Vitro Results
Coronavirus: Gilead’s Remdesivir Begins Trials as Researchers Publish Positive In Vitro Results
Clinical trials of Gilead Sciences’ remdesivir have begun in Wuhan, China, the center of the novel coronavirus outbreak, a day after Chinese researchers recommended that the antiviral drug candidate remdesivir be assessed in humans as a potential treatment for 2019-nCoV.
China’s National Medical Products Administration has approved applications by the China-Japan Friendship Hospital and the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences to conduct trials evaluating remdesivir.
Today, China’s state-owned Xinhua news agency reported that Friendship Hospital plans to study a total of 761 patients in two trials—one trial to assess 308 with mild or moderate infection, the other 453 severely infected patients—at Jinyintan Hospital in Wuhan, under Phase III studies that have been officially launched.
“We hope good results will be achieved in the trials,” said , deputy director of the science and technology ministry’s China Biotechnology Development Center, at a press conference held by the National Health Commission.
According to updated coronavirus figures reported today by the National Health Commission, 65 people died and 3,887 more people were confirmed to be infected on Tuesday. To date, 24,324 people have been confirmed as infected with 2019-nCoV, and 490 people have died—more than the 349 who died in the SARS outbreak of 2002–03—with 892 patients cured and discharged from hospitals.
Xi Jinping, president of china
China has launched numerous initiatives in recent days aimed at controlling the outbreak, with Xinhua reporting today that President Xi Jinping said “the infection prevention and control is at a critical moment and stressed the utmost importance of carrying out the work in a law-based, scientific and orderly manner,” during the third meeting of the Commission for Overall Law-based Governance of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, headed by Xi.
Xi also signaled that China may hold some officials accountable for the nation’s initial slow response to containing 2019-nCoV: “Xi spoke of the need to improve legislation related to epidemic prevention and control, strengthen the building of supporting institutions and improve punishment procedures.” He has previously characterized China’s initial response as marked by “shortcomings and deficiencies.”
Remdesivir, chloroquine “highly effective”
The trials were announced as having begun a day after the experimental drug and a marketed anti-malarial, chloroquine, showed promising preclinical results.
“Our findings reveal that remdesivir and chloroquine are highly effective in the control of 2019-nCoV infection in vitro,” the researchers reported in “Remdesivir and chloroquine effectively inhibit the recently emerged novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in vitro,” a study published as a letter to the editor of the Nature-owned journal Cell Research.
“Since these compounds have been used in human patients with a safety track record and shown to be effective against various ailments, we suggest that they should be assessed in human patients suffering from the novel coronavirus disease,” the researchers added.
The research team consisted of investigators from the Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences / National Center for Biosafety and the National Academy of Military Medical Research Institute of Emergency Medicine for Prevention and Control of Drugs.
The researchers published their recommendation Tuesday, the same day that China’s Ministry of Science and Technology first said it would launch human clinical trials of remdesivir after a batch of the drug arrived in the country, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported.
In their study, the researchers assessed remdesivir and chloroquine and five other drugs against a clinical isolate of 2019-nCoV in vitro. The five were: ribavirin, penciclovir, nitazoxanide, nafamostat, and favipiravir (T-705 or Avigan).
“Notably, Remdesivir (EC50 = 0.77 μM; CC50 > 100 μM; SI > 129.87) and chloroquine (EC50 = 1.13 μM; CC50 > 100 μM, SI > 88.50) potently blocked virus infection at low-micromolar concentration and showed high SI [selectivity index],” the researchers reported.
A time-of-addition assay showed remdesivir to function at a stage post virus entry, which according to the scientists appeared to reflect its putative anti-viral mechanism as a nucleotide analogue.
“Our data showed that EC90 value of remdesivir against 2019-nCoV in Vero E6 cells was 1.76 μM, suggesting its working concentration is likely to be achieved in NHP,” the researchers added. “Our preliminary data showed that remdesivir also inhibited virus infection efficiently in a human cell line (human liver cancer Huh-7 cells), which is sensitive to 2019-nCoV.”
Pursuing remdesivir patent
Remdesivir proved sufficient effective, the institutions added in a statement issued by the Wuhan Institute of Virology, that they have applied for Chinese invention patents on January 21 “in accordance with international practice and from the perspective of protecting national interests (Resistance to new coronaviruses in 2019).”
The institutions stated that they also plan to pursue multiple patents worldwide as allowed under the global Patent Cooperation Treaty.
However, the institutions added that should Gilead “intend to contribute to China’s epidemic prevention and control, we both agree that if the state needs it, we will not require the implementation of the rights claimed by the patent for the time being.”
The institutions have opted not to pursue patents for chloroquine, which is already marketed in China, also with the aim of encouraging partners to join them in efforts to prevent and control the spread of coronavirus.
Gilead said on January 31 that it will partner with officials to carry out clinical trials of remdesivir, and has offered the Nuc inhibitor for use in a “small number” of patients with 2019-nCoV for emergency treatment in the absence of any approved treatment options. The company added that it is also expediting “appropriate” laboratory testing of remdesivir against 2019-nCoV samples.
Gilead chief medical officer Merdad Parsey, MD, PhD, has cited positive in vitro and in vivo activity shown by remdesivir in animal models against MERS and SARS, coronaviruses that are structurally similar to 2019-nCoV.
Remdesivir also showed “no adverse events” after it was administered as a treatment to the first American confirmed to be infected with 2019-nCoV, according to “First Case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus in the United States,” a case study published Friday in The New England Journal of Medicine by members of the Washington State 2019-nCoV Case Investigation Team.
Rating unchanged despite potential
“This case-report suggests that remdesivir could be an effective treatment for 2019-nCoV and should be formally investigated as a therapeutic agent for the treatment of 2019-nCoV pneumonia, and we are encouraged by Gilead’s efforts to further investigate remdesivir, through the recently initiated trial in collaboration with Chinese health authorities,” SVB Leerink director of therapeutics research and senior research analyst, Geoffrey C. Porges, MBBS, wrote Monday in an investor note along with colleagues Neil Puri, MD, Ke (Andrew) Yuan, CFA, CPA, and Bradley Canino, CPA.
They added, however, that they would not change SVB Leerink’s “Market Perform” rating of Gilead stock as a result of remdesivir’s potential in treating coronavirus.
“From a societal perspective, we are unequivocally supportive of Gilead’s (and other company’s) efforts to develop an effective treatment for this rapidly spreading, and potentially fatal, infection; however these activities do not alter our fundamental assessment and outlook for GILD’s stock, as therapies of this nature are likely to provide a short-term financial boost, but unlikely to yield a significant impact on long-term shareholder value,” Porges and colleagues wrote.
Atazanavir, an antiretroviral medication used to treat and prevent HIV, was the most promising chemical compound to emerge from an artificial intelligence-based prediction model for antiviral drugs that may be effective on 2019-nCoV, according to an article posted Sunday on the bioRxiv preprint server by researchers at Deargen and Dankook University in South Korea, and Emory University in Atlanta—the latest report in GEN’s ongoing coverage of the 2019-nCoV novel coronavirus outbreak.
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Benjamin Walls Gallery, Bristol Awarded 2020 Historic Preservation Award
The Historic Preservation Award recognizes and honors property owners and developers who engage in preservation on property within the city’s five historic districts: Euclid Avenue, Solar Hill, Virginia Hill, Bristol Downtown Commercial, and Bristol Warehouse Historic Districts. Restoration of 701 State Street began in 2008, preserving history while bringing the building to modern code. The retrofitted façade was removed, original
Freshfields Village to Host Internationally-Acclaimed Artist Benjamin Walls for Exhibit & Film Screening
Freshfields Village in partnership with the Benjamin Walls Gallery will host a weekend-long art exhibit and exclusive pre-release screening of the award-winning film, KIFARU on the Village Green. The Art of Adventure: A Weekend of Art & Film at Freshfields Village will take place February 14 to 17, 2020 to coincide with the annual Freshfields Village Art & Wine Walk.
Walls Gallery Raises $90,000 for Jane Goodall Institute
The Benjamin Walls Gallery helped raise ninety-thousand dollars for the Jane Goodall Institute on Friday, September 20th, 2019. The funds were raised by auctioning Benjamin’s art and tickets sales to an intimate fire side chat with Dr. Jane Goodall. With this effort The Benjamin Walls Galleries have now raised over a half million dollars for local and conservation charities. Benjamin’s life-long
Benjamin Walls to Make Fifth Smithsonian Museum Appearance – Celebration Planned in Bristol
Bristol, Va. — A new image by Benjamin Walls will be featured in the Windland Smith Rice International Awards exhibition at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. This is Walls’ fifth image to be featured at the Smithsonian. He will be recognized during the opening reception at the Smithsonian on Thursday, Nov. 15. Named after Windland
Benjamin Walls Gallery named “Best of Virginia 2018”
Benjamin Walls Bristol Gallery has been voted Best of Virginia 2018. The annual award is presented by Virginia Living Magazine as voted on by in their annual online poll. Peruse all the winners in this month’s issue of Virginia Living, on newsstands now. Thank you for voting for Benjamin Walls Gallery!
Benjamin Becomes Youngest Recipient of Arts Achievement Award & Named Best of Virginia 2017
Bristol native Benjamin Walls was recognized by the Arts Alliance Mountain Empire (AAME) and A! Magazine for the Arts for his contributions to the arts in the Tri-Cities region. Walls’ is also a recipient of dual 2017 Best of Virginia Awards, presented by Virginia Living Magazine. Article below.
Benjamin’s Solo Museum Exhibit Opens in Nashville TN
Named “One of the Top Ten Things to do in Nashville” by Nashville Lifestyles magazine, Benjamin expansive 6000 sq ft TN State Museum exhibit features 55 large-scale pieces. The exhibit is entitled “Through Appalachian Eyes” and is broken up into four exhibit halls; Appalachia, National, International, and Abstract work. The exhibit showcases how the techniques he developed in Appalachia have
Benjamin Walls Gallery Exceeds $300,000 for Charity
Since opening its doors in late 2010, the Benjamin Walls Signature gallery has helped local charities raise over $300,000. The funds have been raised through events, auctions, donations, and endorsements by Benjamin and the gallery. The charities include The United Way of Bristol, Believe in Bristol, Healing Hands, Abuse Alternatives, Girls Inc, Susan G. Komen For the Cure, The Paramount
Dolly Parton to Write the Foreword for Benjamin’s New Book
BEYOND by Benjamin Walls Foreword by Dolly Parton Twelve years of experience, three hundred thousand exposures, and a million miles of travel have gone into the making of Beyond. Walls’ work ethic, his focus, and his singular artistic vision have helped him become not only a cultural and artistic ambassador for our region, but also an effective advocate for the preservation of
Third Smithsonian Exhibit for Bristol Native Benjamin Walls
Bristol native and fine art photographer Benjamin Walls will send two more works for display at the Smithsonian Institution. This time, his work has been selected for a September 2014 exhibit entitled “Wilderness Forever: 50 Years of Protecting America’s Wild Places.” With this honor, Walls becomes the first fine art photographer to have images selected for international juried exhibits in
Two Benjamin Walls Images Selected for Smithsonian Exhibit
Be among the first to view the two new Benjamin Walls images recently chosen for exhibit at The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. The exhibit, entitled “Wilderness Forever”, is part of a nationwide celebration commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act – a landmark legislation that has preserved over 100 Million acres of land since its signing in
Benjamin’s Kickstarter Project Finishes as 4th Most Funded
Thirty days after it began, Benjamin Walls’ Tiger Now, Tiger Never Campaign became the #4 most funded photography project since Kickstarter’s creation. At the time of completion the other top projects had origins in 1. NYC 2. Los Angeles 3. NYC 4. BRISTOL VA 5. NYC. Furthermore, “Tiger Now” posted as the #1 most funded photo project working with endangered
“ELEMENTS” Returns to the Natural History Museum of London
Benjamin Walls’ award winning image “Elements” will return to the Natural History Museum of London as part of the WILD PLANET tour. ”Elements” and WILD PLANET will be on display from March through September and is expected to be seen by a crowd of 6 million people, which will include the masses of tourist visiting for the Summer Olympic Games.
Benjamin’s Acclaimed Image “ELEMENTS” Featured in Bath, UK
Benjamin Walls’ award winning image “Elements” is on the next leg of the WILD PLANET tour. Next stop is Bath, UK where it will be featured from April 6th through September 2011 outside the Abby and Roman Baths. Walls and his image “Elements” will be recognized by the Chairman of the Council, Councillor Sarah Bevan and company at a reception
Benjamin Walls Gallery Raises $9,000.00 for Local Charities
The Benjamin Walls Gallery was officially open for less than two months last calendar year, yet raised nearly $9,000 for local charities. Crossroads Medical Mission, Young Life of Bristol, The Mike Marshall Family Benefit, and Believe in Bristol were some to the organizations that were supported via donations, auction items, or private events. Read the A! Magazine article by clicking
Wild Planet International Touring Exhibit Opens in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK
Benjamin Walls’ award winning image “Elements” is on the second leg of the WILD PLANET tour. Next stop is Sheffield, South Yorkshire UK from October 6th through March 27th 2011.
Wild Planet Tour Kicks Off in Brighton, UK
Benjamin Walls was honored at a reception in Brighton UK and commended by the Mayor of Brighton and the staff of the Natural History Museum of London for his image “Elements” which is part of the international exhibit WILD PLANET. Walls was one of 80 photographers from dozens of countries that were honored at the event which kicks off the
Benjamin’s Photo Selected for International Exhibit – “WILD PLANET”
Benjamin’s image “ELEMENTS” was selected as one of the 80 best images to show at the Natural History Museum of London in the past 20 years! This incredible honor has earned him a spot in the WILD PLANET international touring exhibit, which is set to show in city centers in EUROPE and then around the globe from 2010 to 2015.
Benjamin’s image “THE TWELVE” featured in Smithsonian’s new Oceans Hall
Benjamin Walls image “The Twelve” has been selected to show in the flagship exhibit in the brand new OCEANS HALL at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. “The Twelve” depicts the eroded cliffs of Victoria Australia and the role the ocean plays in sculpting our landscape.
Benjamin Walls Selected as Smithsonian Exhibitor
Benjamin Walls image “Watching the Sunrise” has been selected to show at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Walls will be honored at a reception and unveiling at the Smithsonian next month. Inclusion in this exhibit is one of the top honors in the nature photography industry.
Benjamin Walls’ Abstract Image “ELEMENTS” on Display in London
Benjamin Walls image “Elements” has been selected to show at the Natural History Museum of London. Walls will be honored at a reception in central London at the end of the month with a tour of the new exhibit to follow. The image will also be published in BBC Wildlife magazine and the coffee table book PORTFOLIO 16. The image
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As They Are: Two-Spirit People in the Modern World
American Indian traditionalists tend to see a person's basic character as a reflection of their spirit. Androgynous or transgender persons are seen as doubly blessed, having both the spirit of a man and the spirit of a woman, since everything that exists is thought to come from the spirit world. A feminine male who preferred to do women's work (gathering wild plants or farming domestic plants) was logically expected to marry a masculine male, who did men's work (hunting and warfare). Because a family needed both plant foods and meat, a masculine female hunter, in turn, usually married a feminine female, to provide these complementary gender roles for economic survival. The gender-conforming spouse of two-spirit people did not see themselves as "homosexual" or as anything other than "normal". In the 20th-century, as homophobic European Christian influences increased among many Native Americans, respect for same-sex love and for androgynous persons greatly declined. Two-spirit people were often forced, either by government officials, Christian missionaries or their own community, to conform to standard gender roles. Some, who could not conform, either went underground or committed suicide. With the imposition of Euro-American marriage laws, same-sex marriages between two-spirit people and their spouses were no longer legally recognised. But with the revitalisation of Native American "red power" cultural pride since the 60s, and the rise of gay and lesbian liberation movements at the same time, a new respect for androgyny started slowly re-emerging among American Indian people. Here we proudly share with you: As They Are: Two-Spirit People in the Modern World A Film by Mike Garrido and Tarek Tohme
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A/SERT (Allergy / Sensitivity Elimination and Reprogramming Technique) is a revolutionary treatment system based on the principles of Chiropractic, Acupuncture, and Applied Kinesiology (Muscle Response Testing). This technique was developed by Dr. John Brimhall, and is a modification of NAET (Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Technique) developed by Dr. Devi Nambudripad. This treatment, in conjunction with the 6 Steps To Wellness Protocol, can bring about dramatic improvement -at times even total elimination- for all types of allergies. It is simple, non-invasive and extremely effective. It is currently practiced by hundreds of health practitioners, including MD's, nurses, acupuncturists, chiropractors, dentists, and, to some extent, allergy sufferers themselves.
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A/SERT is based on the recognition that all things, animate and inanimate, in our universe have their own specific electromagnetic fields due to their atomic and molecular makeup, and that these fields affect each other. This is true for our bodies, rocks, pollen, mold, peanut butter, a flower, water, in short, everything. This electromagnetic energy is associated with meridians (energy pathways) in acupuncture, chi in Chinese Medicine, and can be demonstrated with Kirlian photography. Nuclear physicists can determine the type of atom by its electromagnetic frequency. According to Dr. Devi Nambudripad, this is what happens: Your energy system and brain interpret a particular substance (a diamond ring, a whole wheat bagel, a peanut, hot water, sun light) as potentially harmful to your body, and your body reacts. For other people this same item is totally harmless. Your energy pathways freeze up as a way of defending the body against this unsuitable substance. This in turn blocks your energy meridians and, if this condition continues, the overall functioning of your body suffers.
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Our fingertips are very sensitive to the electromagnetic energy of substances with which we come into contact. By placing a sample of a suspected allergen into a person's hand, and using Applied Kinesiology muscle testing, the A/SERT practitioner can determine whether or not a person reacts "weak" or "strong" to the substance, i.e., whether this substance causes an energy blockage in the patient's body. Such blockages can cause a wide variety of symptoms, from sneezing and coughing to chronic diseases such as asthma.
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The A/SERT practitioner stimulates key points along the patient's spine while the patient is holding the allergen. The doctor stimulates certain meridian points, specific organs and lobes of the brain with a Low Level Laser. A chemical change takes place in the autonomic nervous system, neutralizing any allergic reaction to the substance. A/SERT reprograms the brain and the nervous system, and eliminates your body's conditioned response to the "allergen". Environmental medicine has been dealing with hidden allergies for several decades. You try to avoid the allergenic substance in your life, you go on a rotation diet, and maybe you can manage. But with A/SERT you can continue to have contact with the very substance that made you sick.
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Maggie Lynne is currently appearing in the London production of Wicked where she is part of the ensemble and covers for Nessarose. She answered a few questions about appearing in such an iconic show.
Q: How did you get into acting? Did you always want to act?
A:I always liked to prance about and perform songs and dance routines for my poor parents from about the age of 3 but I never really saw it as a career, I wanted to be a lawyer! So I made sure I had the grades to do that whilst still studying at Knightswood (The Dance School of Scotland) then tried my luck in London and continued to study Musical Theatre at Mountview Academy of theatre arts! It’s been a journey but I’ve loved it!
Q: What was it like to join such an iconic smash hit musical?
A: A dream come true!! It was daunting and at times a little scary but it’s an incredible show with a beautiful story and one I am so proud to be a part of. It was a show that I had always said ‘if I can be in that, I’ve reached my final goal.’ Now I don’t want to stop!
Q: You're currently in you're the second year with the show. What made you want to continue for a second year?
A: I love it. People ask me all the time ‘doesn’t it get boring doing the same thing every night?’ But it doesn’t. Every single person on stage and off has something beautiful to bring to the show as individuals and that keeps it fresh. It’s the same formula but we are always finding new things every night.
Q: What's your favourite number in the show?
A: Loathing. It’s fun and snappy and you can really play around with your character on stage!
Q: You currently understudy Nessarose. What's it like covering the role?
A: It’s great! She’s a brilliant acting role and has so many sides to her which has been wonderful to explore. I love covering because you get the fun and enjoyment of the ensemble but then you get the added bonus of stepping out and playing a set character with a through journey.
Photo by Matt Crockett
Q: How many costume changes do you have as part of your ensemble track?
A: 10! And 3 wigs. Our dressers and wigs department are amazing!
Q: Do you have a favourite costume?
A: I love all of my costumes but although my Ozdust is very cute I love my Emerald City costume! Everyone looks stunning!
Q: If you could play any other role in the show who would you pick to play and why?
A: Galinda! It has always been my absolute dream to play that role one day. She goes on the biggest journey in the show in my opinion and really has to grow as a person. Yep, that’s the dream right there!
Q: The show recently celebrated its 13th birthday in London. Why do you think the show has such a lasting appeal?
A: It is so relevant to today’s current political and ethical climate. It’s a story about friendship and manipulation which everyone can relate to. It also massively helps that the songs are incredible, the costumes are unrivalled and the staging and lighting really takes the audience to a different place.
Q: We recently saw you as part of Sunday at the Musicals up in Leicester where you sang a couple of songs (I Could Have Danced All Night and No-One But You). How did you find the experience?
A: Ooooh, thank you very much! I loved it! It was a brilliant experience to be performing alongside some incredible names! I would do it again in a heartbeat.
Wicked the Musical continues at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre. For booking visit https://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/london.
We thank Maggie for her time and wish her continued success with Wicked and beyond.
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Higher education bonds Ratings
Atlantic City expansion boosts Stockton University rating outlook
By Andrew Coen May 28, 2019, 1:23 p.m. EDT 2 Min Read
Stockton University’s ability to meet enrollment targets at its new Atlantic City satellite campus positioned the New Jersey public college for an upgrade.
Moody’s Investors Service revised the outlook for its Baa1-rated Stockton debt to positive from negative citing revenue gains from the new Atlantic City campus that debuted last September. The change applies to $281.4 million of outstanding bonds issued through the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority and the Atlantic County Improvement Authority in 2016.
“The revision of Stockton University's outlook to positive from negative reflects successful delivery of the Atlantic City expansion and attainment of revenue and enrollment projections during this period of substantial investment and growth,” Moody’s analyst Jeffrey Kaufmann wrote Thursday. “Additionally, New Jersey's ongoing commitment to Atlantic City's redevelopment and the currently more favorable state funding commitment continue to support Stockton's strategic priorities.”
Moody’s rates Stockton one notch below Fitch Ratings, which downgraded the university’s debt one notch to A-minus last June citing cash flow challenges stemming from escalating debt service obligations tied to the Atlantic City expansion. Stockton purchased land that formerly housed Atlantic City High School as part of a public-private partnership with Atlantic City Development Corp. The university’s main 1,600-acre campus is about 10 miles west of Atlantic City in Galloway.
Stockton saw its cash flow margins improve 10.3% in the 2018 fiscal year driven by a 7.7% growth in net tuition and fees along with a nearly 20% increase in state aid, according to Moody’s. The university’s 2019 fiscal year results are projected to be positive with the school outperforming budget expectations, Kaufmann said.
“It is very satisfying to see that our efforts to improve Stockton’s financial standing have been recognized,” Harvey Kesselman, the university’s president, said in a statement. “Going directly from a negative to a positive outlook is a huge achievement.”
Stockton has seen steady enrollment growth at around 3% annually in recent year up to 9,621 full-time students for the fall 2018 semester, according to Moody’s. The university, which has boosted enrollment by 13% since 2014, is projecting its enrollment headcount to reach 10,000 by 2021. The Atlantic City campus is slated to eventually house around 1,000 students and is home to Stockton’s Hospitality and Tourism Management Studies program.
“We appreciate the support we have received from the community and the State and are hopeful that additional state support will be provided to continue with our expansion in Atlantic City,” Kesselman said. “Stockton is growing, and we will continue to plan our expansion in a manner that is fiscally responsible for our students and stakeholders.”
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Rubikloud Partners with LiveRamp, Appoints Chief Technology Officer
Rubikloud, a machine intelligence platform for retailers, this week announced a partnership with LiveRamp, a provider of data connectivity and onboarding services.
Through the partnership, Rubikloud will leverage LiveRamp Customer Link to connect data from multiple first and third party sources within Rubikloud’s predictive insights platform.
“Marketers are turning to predictive analytics to bring a new level of insight to their marketing strategies,” said Travis May, President and GM of LiveRamp. “With access to more sources of data linked at the consumer level, Rubikloud clients can now benefit from a people-based approach to predictive analytics.”
“Together, LiveRamp and Rubikloud can give clients access to a much richer set of data at the consumer level. Brands and retailers are always looking for a more complete data picture, to accurately serve their customers. Our partnership brings clients one step closer to this vision, ” said Rubikloud Founder and CEO Kerry Liu.
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Rubikloud also noted it has appointed Roger Singh to the role of chief technology officer. As co-founder and previous CTO of Scalar Decisions, and previous head of engineering for Sun Microsystems of Canada, Singh brings experience managing growth of large engineering teams and delivering product innovation.
“Rubikloud is ready for a massive inflection point and we are very excited to have Roger join as our new CTO. He has been part of the company as a key advisor since day one,” states Liu. “He knows our team, he knows the space, and he has a proven track record of scaling companies to hundreds of engineers. The internal decision reflects rapid growth anticipation for Rubikloud, and we couldn’t be more excited that Roger is joining our team!”
“I am thrilled to transition to working with Rubikloud on a daily basis. I have been a technical advisor and on the Board of Directors since day one. Stepping inside will allow me to focus on Rubikloud on a full time basis as we are on the cusp of some exciting growth. I look forward to growing the team and delivering on our vision,” said Singh.
Singh succeeds Frank Thomas, who served as chief technology officer since Rubikloud’s founding in 2013 and will transition into leading the architecture team.
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8 Lesbian Couples Share Their Adorable (and Unlikely!) Love Stories
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Meeting women to date (and marry) is notoriously difficult for women seeking other females. Not only is same-sex love and marriage between two women so rarely represented in the media—there are still no equivalent rom-com meet cutes for women meeting women today—but the dating pool for queer women is just smaller (roughly 5 percent of American females identify as LGBTQ). And just because someone shares your sexuality (as any woman who has been set up with another woman based on the fact that they’re interested in the same sex would know) that doesn’t mean you want to share your life, or even a date, with them.
A friend of mine once ran a calculation (in jest) to prove that she and her wife statistically were meant to be, based on the exquisitely small percentage of potentially single, queer, Jewish women within her age group, alongside a smattering of other arbitrary qualities she liked. Of course, love isn’t about numbers, statistics, or data, but her point was clear: It’s kind of amazing she and her wife met and eventually fell in love with each other, in spite of what might seem like a small chance of ever finding a perfect match.
Whether you’re a believer in soul mates or struggling on the dating scene, from dating apps to artisanal cheese shops, fall in love with these eight women’s adorable stories of how they met their wives.
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Catering Cuties
“It was love at first sight. I know it sounds corny—but it is true! In fact, my wife informed me that we were meant to spend our lives together within a couple of weeks of our first encounter. It took us about 25 years of life to tie the knot. I met my wife at my first job in the 1980s. We were both in high school, working for her parents in the family catering business. We were inseparable. In fact, her dad told me on day two that my main job was to keep Alexa out of trouble...It was a different time, though. I wasn't ready to come out at that point. We both went away to school but kept in touch. In 2005, we had both moved back home to Indiana, and I saw her in the catering tent at a wedding—she was running the family business, and I began as the sales manager a couple of weeks later. First love. First employer. Full circle. Today, we own the catering business and have a keto food company.” —Samantha Aulick, 47, and Alexa Lemley, 44, Columbus, Indiana
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A Little Cheesy
“I started working at Cowgirl Creamery and Abby was returning as a cheesemonger after an internship at a farm in Utah. All of her old coworkers were all talking about her coming back, so I was like, ‘Who is this girl?' and stalked her a little online. Her coworkers also told her about me, and she admitted to stalking me too, so the attraction was there before we met. There was a lot of really tense energy during our first shift together, and we were kind of afraid of each other. Over the course of a couple days, we started getting more comfortable, and that led to hanging out after work. Finally we got together, on 11/1/2011, and we actually worked really, really well together. We complement each other with our strengths. We got married in 2014 in our backyard. I was raised Muslim and Abby was raised Mormon, and while we don't actively practice our faiths, we were able to incorporate what we both got out of them in our wedding. Our friends also helped with catering, and that was the first time we had raclette, from a wheel of one of our favorite cheeses.” —Zara, 31, and Abby, 32, Salt Lake City, Utah, co-owners of Raclette Machine.
One night we were watching Napoleon Dynamite, and we were asking each other questions, and I bravely asked ‘What would you say if I told you I liked you?’ Her response was in my favor and we've been together ever since: 13 years together, and six years married!
“My wife and I attended the same high school. We met through mutual friends. She was at my 16th birthday party. How many people can say that? I came out during high school and ironically had a crush on her, but she was straight. She had a boyfriend, so I got over my crush. She was a class above me, and she graduated and went to an acting academy in NYC. I thought I wouldn't even hang out with her again. She's immensely talented—I thought I would see her winning awards some day. However, the summer after I graduated, she came back. We come from a smaller town, and being gay is something she never even considered. After spending time in the city, she realized she had feelings for me. We hung out a lot that summer, staying up until 3 a.m. talking about nothing and everything. One night we were watching Napoleon Dynamite, and we were asking each other questions, and I bravely asked ‘What would you say if I told you I liked you?’ Her response was in my favor and we've been together ever since: 13 years together, and six years married! I don't get to tell our story often, but I love to tell it.” —Heather, 32, and Christine, 32, New Haven, Connecticut
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“We met on Tinder on New Year’s Day. My now-wife Robin was driving home from Dallas after going to the Rose Bowl to see Michigan lose. I was at a party in Dallas, where I lived, eating black-eyed peas after my NYE date turned out to be straight. We texted like crazy for a week before Robin insisted we talk on the phone despite my strong distaste for talking on the phone. One week later, Robin took me on a Cinderella-style dream date in Dallas. Our second date was to a country-western wedding complete with line dancing. And our third was a week-long Olivia cruise followed by five days in Isla Mujeres. We figured if we still liked each after that much time together in that close proximity, we just might be onto something. And we were. Resisting the incredibly, incredibly strong urge to U-Haul, I took my time moving to Robin’s house, waiting even longer to surreptitiously redecorate. Six months after meeting, despite swearing that four seasons had to pass before marriage could even be discussed, Robin proposed as the sun set behind the glorious porch of the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. I could not have been more surprised.” —Jenny Block and Robin Brown, Houston, Texas
“When I first saw Christina on Bumble I thought it was too good to be true! Her smile and eyes drew me in and I just had to talk to her. I immediately swiped right and kept checking to see if we would match. I remember we talked about books, and I loved that. On our first date, I was so infatuated. She was confident, beautiful, intelligent, and artistic. I felt like I was in a dream because she had all of the qualities I had been looking for, but never found. At the end of the date, we were waiting by our cars, shivering because it was mid-January in Michigan. After nervously saying our end-of-the-night goodbyes, she gave me this adorable look that I’ll never forget that seemed to say, ‘You really aren’t gonna kiss me after all that?’ Then she pulled me in by my coat and kissed me. I was so nervous because I liked her so much, and I just remember having massive butterflies! Our six-hour-long first date felt like two hours. We had such a great time that we planned our second date for just a few nights later. Our third date was in the same week, and ever since, we’ve been inseparable.” —Christina and Amanda, Farmington Hills, Michigan
Moms Online
"Believe it or not, I met my soul mate, dream girl, lover, best friend, love of my life, on a dating site. We both are powerhouse working women and moms that don’t have precious time to waste. We immediately connected, got to know each other, and fell in love. Nicole swept me off my feet on our first date. She whisked me off to the symphony and a beautifully romantic dinner. It was the start of our fairy tale. It was the best thing I ever did, as this love is the foundation of life. Now we are one big happy blended family with our six amazing sons. Happily ever after.” —Cat Cora and Nicole Cora Ehrlich, Los Angeles, California
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Midwestern Surprise
“We met during a not-so-happy homecoming several years ago—little did I realize that a tough trip home would turn into my happily ever after. At the time, my New York rent had skyrocketed, and I was no longer able to afford my Lower East Side apartment. I had just returned to New York after a failed whirlwind shot at love in Copenhagen. To make a hard situation even harder, my mom in Kansas City (where I had grown up) let me know her partner, Gene, wasn't well. I decided to move home to be with my mom. One summer evening, while having a couple of drinks with my friends, I jokingly lamented over who I would date in Kansas. Patty and Nicole looked at each other, and in unison, said, ‘Jen.’ Jen had also been friends with Patty and Nicole for 20 years, and though we had met once at Patty and Nicole's wedding reception, I was in a relationship at the time. Jen claims I blew her off. I felt like she was being a stalker, and I was simply being loyal to my then-girlfriend. I told my friends absolutely not, I didn’t want to be stuck in Kansas and what was I going to do with a sports-loving, beer-drinking, Midwestern lesbian? But Jen was chivalrous, romantic, patient, kind, thoughtful, and felt like home. And she just kept showing up. Exactly in the way I had always hoped my one-day wife would. Shortly after we made our relationship official, Jen was transferred to Chicago, where we now live and where Jen proposed. The best part about meeting my wife? I get to confidently assure the love hopefuls I work with that the happily-ever-after is out there for each one of us. She might show up in a different place, package, or at a different time than you originally envisioned, so keep your mind, heart, and eyes wide open for her arrival!” —LGBTQ matchmaker Kara Laricks, 45, and Jen, 54
An Epic
“I met my first wife, Linda, when we lived literally around the corner from one another in a condo complex. Her realtor was a friend of mine, and told me she had just moved in. I knocked on her door, and she never answered. I left notes, and she did not respond. Then I spotted her leaving at 10 p.m. every evening with a backpack, and her car was not there in the morning. I finally heard her TV tuned to an Angels game and her yelling at the batters. I knocked and she finally answered, in sweats, wearing an Angels cap. I saw my notes pinned to her lamp. We were together 23 years before she died of pulmonary fibrosis.
While Linda was on hospice, she became close friends with her hospice nurse, Casper. Linda was a nurse, and she and Casper were two peas in a pod. They talked long hours, and shared chocolate sodas and M&M's, and Casper helped her get ready to die. They were really close by the end. Before Linda died she started telling me, our kids, our friends, our minister, and Casper that she needed to come back for me and marry me. We both told her to stop. There was nothing between us except taking care of Linda. She was my heart. Linda made me promise to talk to Casper after she was gone. She said she could not die thinking I would be alone with our kids.
It turned out Linda was right. Casper and I had coffee, then dinner, then more dinner. She was at my house several times when I worked late because the kids called her for emergencies that really were not emergencies, but they needed her. We had three years together, and could finally be legally married just before she died. It was quite a wedding, because she had Lewy Body Dementia. We had six happy months, then Lewy showed up, but it took three years for a diagnosis.
When she was dying I did not have as much help because there were folks who did not support my remarriage. One person who came constantly, despite working an hour away by train and working really long hours, was the funeral director who met with me and Linda, and came when she died. Stacie was part of a small crew, and fit in. She came the night [Casper] died, and helped through the arrangements. We have been married five years this May.” —Jill, Riverside, California
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Hogan announces $30 million COVID relief to entertainment, music venues; 23 Baltimore organizations to receive funds
Watchdog: Why don't you have to pay to park in handicapped spaces?
By By ALLISON BOURG abourg@capgaznews.com
EDITOR'S NOTE: The Watchdog wants to know about your consumer dilemmas and civic complaints. Each week she'll select one of your issues and cut through the red tape of bureaucracy.
Question: Anyone who has ever spent any time in downtown Annapolis knows parking is at a premium.
Especially if it's free.
You might get lucky and find non-metered street parking, or you might have to pay to park at a meter or in one of the city's four parking garages (city residents can get two hours of free parking).
The exception - if you park in a handicapped spot, you don't have to pay anything.
A frequent visitor to downtown asked the Watchdog to find out why.
Though people with disabilities should get prime parking spaces, the freebies cut into much-needed city revenue, she said.
According to the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, drivers with disabilities who qualify for special parking placards and plates don't have to pay meter fees if the meters don't meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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They also can park for up to twice the maximum allowable time shown on the meter, not to exceed four hours, the MVA says.
The ADA doesn't bar payment of parking meter fees by someone with a disability. If you're visiting a jurisdiction outside of Maryland, you should verify requirements of feeding parking meters and time limits allowed.
Iain Banks, parking specialist for the city, said Annapolis has 16 handicapped accessible parking spaces within the meter district.
There are four on Main Street, four at City Dock, two on Dock Street, two at Market Space, two at the Gotts Court metered lot, one at the Fawcett lot and one at the Fleet Reserve lot.
Each meter in the city brings in an average of $264.29 per month, Banks said.
Considering there are 16 ADA spaces, the potential revenue loss per month could be as high as $4,228.64.
If your car's windshield gets damaged at the car wash, who's responsible for picking up the tab?
Linda Duret said her windshield got dinged during a routine visit to a local car wash last fall. She complained to the business - more than two dozen times, she said - but has not gotten a response.
"A damage claim was written up at the time of the incident by a manager," Duret wrote in an email. "They assured us that the problem would be resolved in three to five business days."
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That was in October.
Generally, Duret, and any other customers in this situation, need to go to the business' insurer to file a claim. If the insurance company denies the claim, the consumer can ask the Maryland Insurance Administration to review how it was handled. Complaints can be filed online at
http://www.mdinsurance.state.md.us
Or if the business refuses to provide the name of its insurer, Duret can file a claim through her auto insurance company if she has comprehensive coverage.
If the damage is covered, her insurer would pay to fix the damage and then possibly try to recover its costs from the business or its insurance company.
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Land Rover Discovery Sport SD4 SE (2015) Review
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The Land Rover Discovery Sport is the latest model to come from the brand and upon first glance looks like the lovechild of a Range Rover Sport and a Range Rover Evoque. Is this genre dilution at its finest, or is the Land Rover Discovery Sport a credible offering? We spent a week with the Freelander-replacement to find out.
Land Rover and sister company Jaguar are making waves at the moment. There's a lot of product and innovation coming from the company and it's difficult to find fault with most of their offerings. The Land Rover Discovery Sport is the latest, and probably one of the most important new models, to reach the market. vehicle The demise of its predecessor, the Freelander, is a real shame as it offered a chance to get into the brand for a not-too-unreasonable amount of money, and we were sad to see it go. But despite its positives, the Freelander had its faults - all of which the Discovery Sport address with ease.
Unmistakably Land Rover Design
Let's start with the basic question: what is a Land Rover Discovery Sport? Think of this as a Discovery-lite, a practical and sensible vehicle. The Discovery range has become quite pricey and this Sport model offers similar levels of specification and performance, without the price tag bordering R1-million. It's a smart-looking SUV with a touch of sportiness, and thanks to the headlight/grille combination it's unmistakably Land Rover.
Seven Seats
Thanks to clever engineering seven seats are fitted as standard. The third row of seats can be folded flat when not in use resulting in a cavernous boot area, or quickly activated by pushing a button located in the boot. The downside of having three rows of seats means that no matter how cleverly designed your product is, boot space becomes very limited. The passengers in the third row of seats have space thanks to the second row being able to slide forwards and backwards.
Build Quality and Features
Build quality feels good at face value and the materials certainly feel premium. Tested here is the SD4 SE model, which sits halfway up the Discovery Sport ladder. Standard specification is commendable and you're certainly getting your money's worth. Cruise control, rear parking assist, two-zone climate control, navigation, USB port, Bluetooth connectivity, three 12V charging sockets, auto headlamps and rain-sensing wipers all come standard. Safety features include seven airbags, anti-lock brakes, traction control, stability control as well as trailer control. Being a Land Rover, you can specify extra goodies to your heart's content, but be mindful of the cost!
New Infotainment System
One of the big changes seen in the cabin of the Land Rover Discovery Sport is the all-new infotainment sustem which replaces the unit which has done duty in pretty much every recent Land Rover/Range Rover product. While the previous touchscreen system wasn't too bad, it was getting dated compared with the HD, tablet-like screens from the likes of Audi and BMW in recent years. This new 8-inch touchscreen features better resolution and a smartphone-like interface. Colours are crisp and the user experience is generally pleasant. We did find that you have to firmly press the screen repeatedly to make a selection and the system is initially a little confusing. Once you're familiar with it, however, it's straightforward.
Engine, Transmission & Offroad Ability
Powering the Land Rover Discovery Sport is a 2.2-litre turbodiesel with 140kW and 420Nm. Power drives all four wheels through a nine-speed automatic transmission. While some may suggest that nine ratios is perhaps one or even two ratios too many, we found that it was a good combination as it keeps the engine in its sweet spot of power, torque and economy. Shifts are smooth and the transmission is responsive if you suddenly mash the accelerator. Despite its fashionable and modern looks, it's still a Land Rover and that means its offroad ability has to be good. The vehicle has a wading depth of 600mm and a ground clearance of 212mm, meaning it can confidently press on through the rough stuff, which was limited to a mild off-road track and a shallow river test.
The Land Rover Discovery Sport comes with the brand's acclaimed Terrain Response system, which adapts the vehicle's drivetrain to different offroad situations through a simple-to-use interface. The modes include gravel, snow and mud/ruts and so on, and selecting one of these modes will assist the car in automatically applying the correct amount of throttle and traction control to safely traverse the obstacles. There's also a centre differential and hill descent control which allow the Land Rover Discovery Sport to venture quite far offroad. So much for a fashionable icon then!
When not doing its best Bear Grylls impression, we found the Land Rover Discovery Sport to have excellent tarmac manners. The ride quality is noticeably refined and the car exudes a premium feel that few can match. Land Rover is pitching this at the likes of the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 which are popular vehicles in the luxury lifestyle class and we think the Land Rover Discovery Sport is easily a match for these two.
Land Rover Discovery Sport Price in South Africa
The Land Rover Discovery Sport range starts from R545 901, with the range-topping model retailing for R739 300. The mid-spec SD4 SE here costs R640 320.
The Land Rover Discovery Sport does an excellent job of being both a premium offroader and seven-seat transporter. With a premium a badge on the nose and the ability to cross rivers as well as carry seven people, this new SUV will give rival manufacturers massive headaches. We're prepared to excuse its hefty asking price based on the above reasons and essentially it does everything asked of it exceptionally well. So if you can't afford a Discovery and think the Evoque is a little too designer chic, then Discovery Sport is your answer.
We Like: Offroad ability, modern looks, revised infotainment system, great engine/gearbox combo, seven seats.
We Don’t Like: Not a lot...
Also Consider: BMW X3, Audi Q5, Volvo XC60, Lexus NX, Jeep Cherokee
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Having contributed to multiple motoring titles as well helping run the public relations machine of the Johannesburg International Motor Show, Dave has experience in both sides of the motoring industry. He's based in the Western Cape and has driven & photographed too many cars... he's still trying to remember them all.
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Home » Commentary » Business » What’s on the horizon for Tier 2 sponsors?
What’s on the horizon for Tier 2 sponsors?
The Government has announced its response to two reviews of Tier 2 policy by the Migration Advisory Committee (‘MAC’).
The key points are below:
Tier 2 (General)
The minimum annual salary threshold will increase to £25,000 in autumn 2016 and £30,000 in April 2017 for experienced workers. The current rate of £20,800 will remain in place for new entrants;
Overseas graduates who are sponsored under a graduate training programme will find it easier to switch into Tier 2 (General) at the end of the training programme;
High-value businesses relocating to the UK and those that support an inward investment will not have to perform a Resident Labour Market Test (‘RLMT’) and will be given extra weighting;
Non-EEA nurses will remain on the Shortage Occupation List but employers must carry out a RLMT before sponsoring them;
Students switching from Tier 4 into Tier 2 will not be included in the annual COS limit and employers will not have to conduct a RLMT.
Tier 2 (ICT)
The current ICT routes (other than graduate trainees) will be merged into a single route with a minimum salary threshold of £41,500. In autumn 2016 the Skills Transfer route will close to new entrants. At the same time, the minimum salary threshold for the Short Term category will increase to £30,000 and the category will then close in April 2017;
In autumn 2016, the minimum annual salary threshold under the ICT category for graduate trainees will be reduced to £23,000. Employers will be able to allocate 20 places rather than the current 5;
The high earner threshold will be lowered to £120,000 for those remaining in the UK for 5 – 9 years as from April 2017;
In April 2017, the minimum one year experience requirement will be removed for those paid over £73,900;
Those coming under the ICT route will be required to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (‘IHS’) as of autumn 2016 and the use of allowances will be reviewed.
The IHS will be levied on Tier 2 employers at a rate of £1,000 per person per year from April 2017. A reduced rate of £364 per person per year will apply to small and charitable sponsors. PhD roles, Tier 2 (ICT – Graduate Trainees), and Tier 4 to Tier 2 switchers will be exempt;
If you need legal advice in relation to any of these changes, please contact us.
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Cadbury Highlights T&Cs
Long Terms and Conditions
Promoter: Mondelez Europe Services GmbH – UK Branch at Cadbury House, Sanderson Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1DH.
1. Information on how to enter forms part of these conditions of entry. Participation in this promotion constitutes acceptance of these conditions of entry.
2. Entry is open only to residents of the United Kingdom aged 18 and over. Directors, management and employees and their immediate families of the Promoter or the agencies or companies associated with this promotion are ineligible to enter. Entrants may only enter the promotion once per calendar day during the Promotion Period. The first entry on each day will deemed to be the only valid entry.
3. Promotion Period: The promotion will begin at 00:01 on the 2nd of April 2018 (“Opening Date”) and close on at 23:59 on the 24th of May 2018 (“Closing Date”) (“Promotion Period”).
4. Internet access, and a valid e-mail address are required. Purchase necessary with the exception of residents in Northern Ireland, see clause 10 for details.
5. How to enter:
Purchase any Cadbury Highlights Milk Chocolate Drink product (“Participating Products”).
Participating Product list includes but is not limited to:
Cadbury Highlights Milk Chocolate Drink 154g
Cadbury Highlights Dark Hot Chocolate 154g
Cadbury Highlights Fudge Flavoured Drink 154g
Visit http://www.cadbury.co.uk/HighlightsEscape, enter your details and enter the number located below your barcode on your Participating Product to find out instantly whether you have won. Following the end of the Promotion Period all valid entrants also will be entered into a prize draw for the chance to win a Main prize.
6. Winner Selection: Winners for a prize will be selected by random winning moments (date, hours, minutes, seconds) which have been randomly and securely selected by an independent adjudicator across the Promotion Period . Those valid entrants who enter the barcode number of a Participating Product on or first after one of these winning moments will win a Prize. If no one enters a barcode number of a Participating Product within a winning moment timeframe, the available Prize will roll into the next moment or next day of the promotion so that the Prize may still be won i.e. if a winning moment is selected at 23:59 on one day, a Participating Product barcode number entered at 00.01 the next day will capture that winning moment. In the event that there are no entries received within a given period between two or more winning moments, the relevant Prize(s) will be rolled forward and awarded to the next available entrant(s). Once an entrant has entered the barcode number of a Participating Product, a window will instantly pop-out informing them whether they are a winner or not. Additionally, all valid entries will be entered into a Prize Draw for the chance to win the Main Prize to be conducted within 5 working days of the end of the Promotion Period. For your total confidence, the prize draws will be conducted by PromoVeritas Ltd.
7. Prizes:
a. Main Prize: 3 winners may choose either:
i. A two-night stay at Aztec Hotel & Spa, Bristol for two people worth £3,600, including 1st class travel to Bristol, spa treatment vouchers, chauffeur travel, meals (consisting of lunch and a 5* dinner experience), a hot air balloon flight for two people, and spending money.
ii. A city break of your choice for two worth £2500, including flights, hotel, and spending money.
b. Prize: 150 x Day Spa Pass for 2 with Treatment. The Day Spa Pass may be used at one of 16 locations nationwide and are subject to the terms & conditions of the voucher. The voucher must be used by the expiry date as shown on the voucher.
8. Further Main Prize and Prize Information:
a. Prize winners will receive a voucher to book a Spa Day worth £151 and are valid for one year from the date of issue
b. Prize may be booked seven days a week, subject to availability.
c. Prize winners should allow at least four weeks advance booking notice. Opening hours vary from location to location, please check upon booking.
d. The Treatment included with the Prize lasts a total of 40 minutes per person.
e. Winners can NOT combine their prize with any other promotional offer.
f. Main Prize winners must travel on the booked trip. The trip cannot be transferred to a friend or family member.
g. Main Prize winners must provide at least 6 weeks’ notice before any preferred departure dates.
h. Prize must be booked and taken by 31st December 2018 (subject to availability) but excludes Christmas and New Year (20th December 2018 – 1st January 2019), Easter, School Holidays and Bank Holiday periods.
i. Where a prize requires travel via an airplane, the winner and their guest will require a passport valid for at least 6 months on date of travel.
j. Any necessary visas or travel insurance are the responsibility of the winner and their guest. Please note, effective 1st April 2016, all passengers travelling to the USA under the Visa Waiver Program must hold a passport with an integrated chip.
k. Where a Main Prize winner selects the city break prize, they may choose any city, hotel, and flight location of their choice up to the value of £2500.
l. Airline seats are subject to availability.
m. The guests of the Main Prize must be at least 18 years old.
n. Tickets are non-refundable and non- transferable.
o. The winner and their guest must abide by and are subject to any relevant Airline’s published Conditions of Carriage.
p. Once tickets have been issues, they are only valid for flights, hotels, dates and times shown.
q. Travel must be taken at the stated time; no alternatives are available. Name changes to the flight seats once confirmed are not permitted.
r. If a booking is cancelled by the winner, no alternative tickets will be issued and no compensation and/or refund will be provided.
s. Unless stated otherwise, return transfers from the winner’s home to the local international airport are not included.
t. For the avoidance of doubt, the prize does not include travel/transportation to/from the airport in the UK, food, beverages, souvenirs, gratuities, car parking charges, excess baggage, additional excursions and attractions or any other costs of a personal nature (including spending money) that are not explicitly set out in these terms and conditions and neither the Promoter nor any provider of any part of the Prize will be responsible for any such costs.
u. The winner must inform the Promoter of any wheelchair or any similar access needs.
v. All medical conditions are required to be detailed in advance of the booking and a doctor’s note may be required.
w. The winner is solely responsible for any additional charges incurred at the hotel during their stay, including, without limitation, costs of meals drinks, additional nights and services together with related taxes.
x. A valid credit or debit card may be required to check in to your room and will be used to guarantee any incidentals such as in-room calls or services.
9. A maximum of one Main Prize per person, and one Prize per person.
10. Purchase necessary to enter this promotion (excluding Northern Ireland residents). Northern Ireland residents can enter without purchase by writing on a correctly stamped envelope/postcard to JS8387 Cadbury Highlights – Northern Ireland, PO Box 704, Pinner, HA5 9PF, with their name, full postal address and email address. One entry per stamped envelope. Entrants will then be sent a barcode number to enter the promotion through the method stated in clause 5. Please ensure that all entries are received by Promoter promptly at least 2 working days before the Closing Date in order to receive a barcode number.
11. Proof of purchase may be required so entrants should retain packaging and receipt.
12. Winner Communication
a. Prize winners will be contacted by email within 7 working days of the draw to confirm eligibility and collect further information to facilitate the prize, and will need to respond to the initial contact within 14 days. If a winner does not respond within 14 days the winner will be disqualified. In the event that a winner is disqualified the Promoter reserves the right to select another winner in the same manner.
b. Main Prize winners will be contacted by email within 7 working days of their winning moment to with further information about their prize. Prize winners will need to respond with any requested information within 14 days. If a winner does not respond within 14 days, the winner will be disqualified.
13. It is the entrants’ responsibility to ensure that they provide the correct contact details. The Promoter will not be liable for non-delivery of prizes caused by the provision of wrong or incomplete information, postal disputes or other causes beyond its control.
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Kellenberger: Is it time for MSU to trim QB competition?
Hugh Kellenberger
STARKVILLE — Mark McLaurin hates fun.
That’s the only possible explanation for what happened Saturday when the Mississippi State safety ruined the timeless tradition of Boobie Dixon scoring a touchdown.
OK, so Dak Prescott sailed the ball a little bit from the sidelines, and an NFL vet like Dixon needs to know he has to come back to the play. But still, did McLaurin really have to run in front of Dixon and take the football?
“They weren’t falling for the banana in the tailpipe this year,” coach Dan Mullen said.
The annual insertion of a beloved former Bulldog like Dixon is nice because it adds just the right touch of whimsy to a spring football game that was otherwise as unremarkable as any other spring game across the country. Even the players are in on the gag that this practice means more than the 14 that preceded it. At least that’s what Maroon quarterback Nick Tiano’s grin as he said, “Glad we were able to get the win,” suggested.
What we know about Mississippi State now is the same thing we knew on Friday — the defense is far ahead of the offense as this point, which is not unusual but notable because of first-year defensive coordinator Peter Sirmon’s installation of a new 3-4 defense. The offensive line is suspect, the wide receivers will be good and the running backs are fine.
And, probably more importantly all things considered, that Mullen doesn't yet know who his quarterback is. All four that started the competition to replace Prescott remain in it — redshirt junior Damian Williams, redshirt sophomores Nick Fitzgerald and Elijah Staley, and Tiano, a redshirt freshman.
Of the group, Williams had the best day on Saturday — 14 of 20 for 165 yards, two touchdowns and zero interceptions. Next was probably Tiano (8 of 13 for 99 yards, 76 yards rushing). Fitzgerald was Prescott’s backup last season, but threw two picks in the spring game and Staley completed less than 50 percent of his passes.
But you should not read too much into any of those numbers because it's a spring game and consistency is something that has eluded any of the four so far and is ultimately why there is no set pecking order.
“I don’t know if any of them was,” Mullen said. “On different days guys performed on a different level.”
We know enough about Mullen to know that whoever he ends up putting out there to start in Week 1 against South Alabama will be in position to perform well. Mullen has always figured out how to maximize the potential of his quarterback, one of the major reasons why Mississippi State has gone to six straight bowl games.
There’s reasons to like any of them. Williams is the only one who has started a game and has by far the most experience, but Fitzgerald has played more recently than Williams has. Staley has all the physical gifts, even if his acknowledgment that maturity is something he has to continue to work on has to cause at least some concern. If it’s all even, I might be tempted to go with Tiano only because of his youth, upside and balanced skill set suggest you can grow with him.
But alas, none of the four have done enough to really say who is Prescott's ultimate replacement. That's not essential, but it’s probably time to start getting a better idea of who that is going to be (or if Mississippi State will need to play multiple quarterbacks, which is not at all unheard of for Mullen).
“Eventually you got to start paring it down,” quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson said. “Going through the spring with it was excellent for the development and the competition. Hopefully you’d like to see some natural separation start to take place during the course of the summer and during the fall camp.”
Said Mullen: “There’s a lot of time in there for someone to go and separate themselves.”
Contact Hugh Kellenberger at (601) 961-7190 or hkellenber@jackson.gannett.com. Follow @HKellenbergerCL on Twitter.
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CMU Night at the Symphony is Friday, Sept. 20
Carnegie Mellon University students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends are invited to come together for a performance and reception celebrating CMU’s important partnership with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.
A reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Garden Courtyard of Heinz Hall, followed by the PSO opening night performance at 8 p.m., featuring conductor Manfred Honeck and violinist James Ehnes in works by Mozart, Dvorak, Saint-Saens and Borodin.
Reserve your tickets by Sept. 10.
Tartan Express Truck Now Serving Fresh Mediterranean Kosher Menu
Carnegie Mellon's food truck, the Tartan Express, is now open, featuring Tahini by Elegant Edge, serving fresh, authentic Mediterranean cuisine, certified kosher by the Vaad Harabanim of Greater Pittsburgh. The menu features shawarma, vegan eggplant “shawarma” and falafel pita sandwiches, couscous and hummus bowls, and freshly prepared sides and salads including bourekas, tabbouleh, grape leaves, chickpea salad and zahtar pita fries. Offerings include a wide variety of plant-based, vegan options and menu items that can be prepared without gluten-containing ingredients.
The Tartan Express food truck is located in the Legacy Plaza between the Cohon Center and West Wing. The truck will serve lunch and dinner Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and lunch on Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Explore AndyEATS To See What's Cookin'
Explore the September AndyEATS events calendar to see what Dining Services’ is cooking up this month, including food samplings, a pop-up smoothie bar, Taste of the Tartans and more! This week, check out the Kraft Heinz Back-to-School Carnival, and Discover Dining events at Rohr Commons, Pure, The Cohon Center Marketplace and The Underground.
New Art Exhibit, "Held Together," Unveiled in Tepper School
The Tepper School's Accelerate Leadership Center has partnered with the Miller Institute for Contemporary Art to unveil a new art exhibit for Emergence, a rotating art installation series in the Tepper School's MBA Commons. Titled “Held Together,” this sculptural exhibition created by artist Rachel Mica Weiss explores human relationships and boundaries — both physical and psychological.
Emergence launched last year as part of Accelerate’s SHIFT programming, a series of interdisciplinary initiatives created to foster the development of empathy, ethical judgment, critical thinking and cultural sensitivity as an elective supplement to the center’s required MBA leadership curriculum. “These exhibitions are meant to spark conversation and support in MBA students a greater sense of self and others,” said Leanne Meyer, executive director of the Accelerate Leadership Center.
Weiss’ sculptures highlight her focus on transforming materials to challenge assumptions and expectations about material integrity. In this exhibit, she brings together material and visual languages to give form to the boundaries that define us and to demonstrate aspects of the human condition.
Emergence: Held Together will be introduced at an opening reception at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 18 in the Tepper Quad MBA Commons. Find out more.
September is Fire Safety Month
The Environmental Health & Safety Department is hosting several activities and hands-on training exercises in September to highlight Fire Safety Month. The sessions will teach you what you need to know about fire safety and fire prevention.
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12 – 1 p.m., 4 – 6 p.m., Merson Courtyard, Cohon Center
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Fire Trailer Demonstration
1 – 3 p.m., Merson Courtyard, Cohon Center
See how quickly smoke can impair visibility and learn how to navigate a fire event.
Documentary Screening: “After the Fire”
McConomy Auditorium, Cohon Center
12 – 1 p.m., speak with the creators Shawn Simons and Alvaro Llanos
4 – 6 p.m., screening
In “After the Fire,” Simons and Llanos tell their powerful story of survival to reinforce the importance of fire safety.
Questions? Send email to safety@andrew.cmu.edu
Free Flu Vaccine Clinics Begin Sept. 9
Once again, the university will offer flu vaccinations at no cost for faculty and staff members. The flu vaccine clinics will be hosted by the Office of Human Resources and administered by Giant Eagle Pharmacy.
Visit the Flu Vaccine Clinic Website for the clinic schedule. To obtain your flu vaccination, you will need to present your Carnegie Mellon ID card. While walk-ins are welcome, we recommend you schedule an appointment for faster service.
As an added incentive, employees who are vaccinated at a mobile clinic are eligible to receive $5 off their next visit to Giant Eagle. You must present your Giant Eagle Advantage Card at the clinic to receive the $5 credit.
Students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends are invited to the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's season-opening performance and reception celebrating CMU’s partnership with one of the city's great cultural assets.
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Tech investor accused of sexual harassment takes leave
Justin Caldbeck, co-founder of Silicon Valley VC firm Binary Capital, apologizes to those he hurt and "to the greater tech ecosystem."
June 23, 2017 4:57 p.m. PT
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In just the latest misconduct scandal to hit Silicon Valley, a prominent tech investor accused of sexually harassing female entrepreneurs has apologized for his actions and is taking a leave of absence.
Justin Caldbeck, co-founder of Silicon Valley venture capital firm Binary Capital, on Friday afternoon sent Axios a statement saying he leveraged his "position of power in exchange for sexual gain" and as a result is taking an indefinite leave of absence and is seeking professional counseling.
On Thursday, tech news site The Information reported that six women had accused Caldback of "unwanted and inappropriate advances" while discussing business. In the statement to Axios, later sent to CNET, he apologizes to "those women who I've made feel uncomfortable in any way, at any time -- but also to the greater tech ecosystem, a community that I have utterly failed."
His admission and apology come on the heels of the forced resignation of Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, whose company has been investigated for sex discrimination and unprofessional business practices. And it sharpens the focus on the tech industry's perceived bad-boy culture, triggering calls for change.
In his statement, Caldbeck himself noted the larger problem.
"The power dynamic that exists in venture capital is despicably unfair," he said. "The gap of influence between male venture capitalists and female entrepreneurs is frightening and I hate that my behavior played a role in perpetrating a gender-hostile environment."
Binary Capital declined further comment beyond Caldbeck's statement.
First published on June 23, 4:57 p.m. PT.
Update, June 25 at 1:34 p.m.: Adds confirmation of Caldbeck's statement and Binary Capital declining further comment.
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Oppo UDP-203 review: For serious videophiles only
Ty Pendlebury
July 1, 2017 4:00 a.m. PT
Oppo UDP-203
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The Good The Oppo UDP-203 is a well-built, premium 4K Blu-ray player and the first to support Dolby Vision disc playback. Connectivity is superb, with a full 7.1 analog output and even an HDMI input for connecting streaming players. Video and audio quality is excellent.
The Bad The player is expensive and defiantly free of built-in streaming features. Picture performance isn't readily distinguishable from players at half the price.
The Bottom Line The Oppo UDP-203 is an excellent high-end 4K Blu-ray disc player, but image quality improvements over cheaper players are tough to spot.
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For twelve or so years Oppo has built up an enviable reputation for making reference-level disc players, including DVD and Blu-ray models that have earned our highest marks at CNET. The four-year-old Oppo BDP-105 is still our reference player for testing home theater equipment.
The times are changing though, and streaming is engulfing the need for physical media. So how does Oppo respond? With a steadfastly "physical" 4K Blu-ray player, the UDP-203. No streaming, no extraneous frippery. Just you and your local content.
If you're a disc enthusiast the choice will be music to your ears, particularly as the Oppo supports most disc-based standards including Dolby Vision and even 3D (remember that?). The player also sports onboard digital-to-audio-converters and 7.1 analog audio outputs for additional flexibility.
If you're an Oppo fan, know that this player maintains the high standard the brand has earned over time and it's just a lot of fun to use. On the other hand, competitors are able to offer similar disc performance for half the price. For anyone who doesn't need to pay for "the best" you might be better off with a Sony UBP-X800 or Samsung K8500.
The Oppo UDP-203 is available for $550, £649, and AU$949.
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Ever since Oppo's first Blu-ray player in 2009, the BDP-83, the company has cultivated a readily identifiable look for its machines. While competitors opted for ever-slimmer chassis, Oppo has maintained its output of large rectangular boxes. Sony and Samsung have changed tack with some very stylish players in the past year, but the substantial Oppo UDP-203 still manages to ooze quality in a way those others don't. It's built like a velvet battering ram.
The front of the player is a big 'ol slab of brushed aluminum which is inset with a Southern Cross of playback controls and a blue LED display. There is also a USB port for connecting external drives and a disc tray of course. It's a fairly standard width at 17 inches and it's a little over three inches tall.
The remote is the standard Oppo remote we've seen before. Yes it is loaded with buttons, but it's reassuringly large, and actually fun to use. When used in conjunction with the player's friendly menu system it's an experience that's quintessentially Oppo.
The user interface is the best Oppo has produced yet, and this is no doubt due to the lack of streaming features. The wallpaper is a cool blue and there are stock photos accompanying each option. It's a lovely change from the austere black of previous Oppo menus.
Say you're dropping $550 on a new 4K Blu-ray player, what kind of features would you be looking for? If you said "Netflix," you're going to be sorely disappointed, but I actually applaud Oppo's decision to ditch apps. Streaming apps on a Blu-ray player or smart TV almost never get the latest revisions, and by contrast a Roku box is crazy cheap and regularly updated.
If you want to stream via the Oppo you can plug one of those boxes or sticks into its novel HDMI input. The company says "This approach affords users the flexibility to choose from a wide range of streaming devices and easily upgrade as streaming technologies evolve, while still taking advantage of the UDP-203's audio and video processing capabilities."
Oppo concentrates on the media you keep in your house -- whether this is silver-disc-based, on a USB key or even a local network drive. As a 4K disc player the Oppo has support for most of the standards you would expect: High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Wide Color Gamut, plus an HDR converter for standard televisions. You get allowances for color spaces such as BT.2020 as well as standards such as HDR 10 and Dolby Vision. Almost the only thing that isn't supported yet is Hybrid-Log Gamma (HLG) and Samsung's HDR10+, but there's no need to worry about those right now.
Still carrying your music collection around on a USB disk? The Oppo supports AIFF, WAV, ALAC, APE, DSD and FLAC. The player also comes with 802.11ac Wi-Fi or gigabit Ethernet for playing back audio and video files on a NAS or networked computer.
While 3D support is quickly disappearing from TVs and Blu-ray players alike, the UDP-203 is doing its best to keep the format alive by including it too. It's weird to think that this feature -- so hot a few years ago -- is now considered "legacy", especially when new 3D Blu-rays are still being released.
Connectivity is one of the player's strongest suits and maybe it's even enough to convince people to pay the difference over a "standard" player. In addition to the HDMI input you get two HDMI outputs (one HDMI 2.0 and one 1.4 audio for legacy receivers), plus 7.1 channels of analog audio in addition coaxial and optical digital. Theres also three USB ports for connecting external disks or powering the aforementioned HDMI streaming dongles.
We've said for many years that 1080p Blu-ray players are now at the point where performance is almost irrelevant -- most models are able to replay discs to a very high standard. From what we've seen, the same is true with the current 4K players. Even though the medium pumps out four times as many pixels and throws in HDR and extended color palettes, the models we have tested so far, including the Xbox One S, have been universally excellent at playing back 4K Blu-rays.
We started with standard 1080p Blu-ray test discs, however, and the Oppo was excellent. It ate the HQV 2.0 Blu-ray for lunch. Most of the benchmarks involve jaggie reduction or matching the correct video cadence, and for these the Oppo did very well. For example, the second test involves a wide clock dial that sweeps over a fine grid. The Oppo completed it better than any other player we have ever seen, with minimal blurring on the sweeping edge.
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1 And Moab rebelled against Israel, after the death of Achab.
2 And Ochozias fell through the lattices of his upper chamber which he had in Samaria, and was sick: and he sent messengers, saying to them: Go, consult Beelzebub, the god of Accaron, whether I shall recover of this my illness.
3 And an angel of the Lord spoke to Elias the Thesbite, saying: Arise, and go up to meet the messengers of the king of Samaria, and say to them: Is there not a God in Israel, that ye go to consult Beelzebub the god of Accaron?
4 Wherefore thus saith the Lord: From the bed, on which thou art gone up, thou shalt not come down, but thou shalt surely die. And Elias went away.
5 And the messengers turned back to Ochozias. And he said to them: Why are you come back?
6 But they answered him: A man met us, and said to us: Go, and return to the king, that sent you, and you shall say to him: Thus saith the Lord: Is it because there was no God in Israel that thou sendest to Beelzebub the god of Accaron? Therefore thou shalt not come down from the bed, on which thou art gone up, but then shalt surely die.
7 And he said to them: What manner of man was he who met you, and spoke these words?
8 But they said: A hairy man with a girdle of leather about his loins. And he said: It is Elias the Thesbite.
9 And he sent to him a captain of fifty, and the fifty men that were under him. And he went up to him, and as he was sitting on the top of a hill, said to him: Man of God, the king hath commanded that thou come down.
10 And Elias answering, said to the captain of fifty: If I be a man of God, let fire come down from heaven, and consume thee, and thy fifty. And there came down fire from heaven, and consumed him, and the fifty that were with him.
11 And again he sent to him another captain of fifty men, and his fifty with him. And he said to him: Man of God, thus saith the king: Make haste and come down.
12 Elias answering, said: If I be a man of God, let fire come down from heaven, and consume thee and thy fifty. And fire came down from heaven, and consumed him and his fifty.
13 Again he sent a third captain of fifty men, and the fifty that were with him. And when he was come, he fell upon his knees, before Elias, and besought him and said: Man of God, despise not my life, and the lives of thy servants that are with me.
14 Behold fire came down from heaven, and consumed the two first captains of fifty men, and the fifties that were with them: but now I beseech thee to spare my life.
15 And the angel of the Lord spoke to Elias, saying: Go down with him, fear not. He arose therefore, and went down with him to the king,
16 And said to him: Thus saith the Lord: Because thou hast sent messengers to consult Beelzebub the god of Accaron, as though there were not a God in Israel, of whom thou mightest inquire the word; therefore from the bed on which thou art gone up, thou shalt not come down, but thou shalt surely die.
17 So he died according to the word of the Lord which Elias spoke, and Joram his brother reigned in his stead, in the second year of Joram the son of Josaphat king of Juda: because he had no son.
18 But the rest of the acts of Ochozias which he did, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Israel?
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Father blames "body broker" after son dies during drug rehab
Updated on: November 8, 2018 / 6:17 PM / CBS News
Father blames "body broker" after son dies
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SAN FRANCISCO — It has been dubbed "the Florida Shuffle." Drug addicts from across the country get lured to the Sunshine State for decades with the promise of treatment, only to be traded from one unscrupulous drug rehab to another. Meanwhile, the patient's insurance company gets milked for tens of thousands of dollars in fraudulent charges.
Many have overdosed and even died in the process, prompting Florida lawmakers to crack down on the scam.
Now, some bad actors are luring their victims to California, CBS San Francisco reports.
"He called me when he was in treatment and started telling me about California," said Rich Strickling, who lives in Ohio. He said he had a feeling something was up when his 22-year-old son Alex, a recovering heroin addict, called to tell him he was planning to leave his treatment center in Florida for a new rehab facility in California.
Days later, he got another call: Alex had overdosed and died in a motel room just a few miles from his drug rehab facility.
"Somewhere I was building some type of wall waiting for the day that it happened to my son, but nothing prepares you for that," said Strickling.
Some treatment centers accused of keeping addicts hooked for insurance dollars
When he learned how the overdose happened, the pain turned to anger. "There was somebody whispering in his ear," said Strickling.
It turns out that a person Alex met in treatment was offering him money and airfare to switch to a new rehab in Beverly Hills. "I had all the text messages after my son passed away," said Strickling.
In a first text, a person asked: "Wanna go to Cali?"
"I'll send you like $200 to get you established out there and on top of that you get 2 packs of smokes a day, haircuts and gym."
"I'm pretty sure I am down," Alex responded,
Days passed. Then the messages became more urgent.
"What's the word homie? You ready? Cali's calling your name," the next set of texts said.
Then the person spells out in detail what was needed: "Send me your insurance info and I'll run it to get you approved." Another text said, "Send it tomorrow I'll throw you the cash after 17 days, broski."
"I trust you lemme get back to you tomorrow with my info," Alex responded. After Alex sent his insurance information, radio silence followed.
Strickling now knows why. "That same person that does that hard sell on you, they're going to tell you towards the end of that process that, you know you have to fail your urine test in order for them to justify getting you into treatment," said Strickling.
It was that relapse that cost Alex his life.
Alex, 22, overdosed and died in a motel room just a few miles from his drug rehab facility. CBS San Francisco
The person who was trying to lure Alex to California is what's known in the industry as a "body broker." Unethical treatment centers will pay former addicts kickback money to recruit someone with good insurance to come to their facility. Then that rehab center will run the addict's insurance for unnecessary testing, making millions.
"A body broker, to use an indelicate word, is a pimp," said David Skonezny. He moderates a Facebook group called, "It's time for ethics in addiction treatment."
"And most often those people will be bought and sold over and over and over, including being paid to relapse often times," said Skonezny. On the Facebook group, he flags what he suspects might be unethical rehab centers.
Gretta Sudekum and Brandie Baca both responded to one such post about a rehab facility called UMNPA Treatment in Anaheim.
"I felt responsible, because I was bringing people in," said Sudekum.
"It was just like a flop house, basically," said Baca.
The two former rehab center employees and others CBS San Francisco spoke with reported to authorities that the center was paying for patients.
"I really feel sorry for the people who are really there to get well," said Baca.
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The two women said that while they were working at UMNPA Treatment, there was no credentialed clinical staff on location as required by law. They also said patients used drugs. Records show police responded to the center on calls concerning a near-death heroin overdose, possible meth use, battery and an attempted suicide.
The two former employees provided CBS San Francisco a balance sheet with a line item for $341,030 dollars for marketing. They believe that money was actually used to pay for clients.
"We would never pay a client to come to treatment," said the treatment center's president Indigo Allendorf when CBS San Francisco inquired about money going to people receiving treatment.
CBS San Francisco asked her: "One of the line items in UMNPA Treatment's budget is for marketing/referrals and that this past year you guys spent about $341,000 on that? Who are you paying that money to?"
"We have a very reputable marketing firm that we pay a substantial monthly payment to," said Allendorf. She provided the name of the marketing company, but when CBS San Francisco called, they had never heard of UMNPA.
Brad Lamm operates a treatment center in the Hollywood hills. He is the only rehab owner in the state who supported a bill aimed at banning patient brokering that recently became law.
"It's sort of like Wack-A-Mole. One area of scamming is cracked down upon and then the scammers find another way to exploit the sector," said Lamm.
He said there are so many bad actors that operators like himself who refuse to pay for clients struggle to stay open.
"You wonder how in the world do people sleep at night, preying on this vulnerable sector," said Lamm.
Governor Brown recently signed the new law that outlaws patient brokering in the treatment industry. If caught, a treatment center would be fined and could lose its license. That penalty is less strict than Florida's law, which makes the practice a felony.
First published on November 8, 2018 / 12:07 PM
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Wireless Music Streaming Platform Naim Uniti Can Play, Rip and Store
Uniti by Naim includes the reference audiophile Uniti Nova, the multi-functional CD operating Uniti Star and the compact but powerful Uniti Atom.
Robert Archer • November 29, 2016
The British audio manufacturer Naim Audio has announced its new Uniti range of audio components. Designed to meet the needs of today's music listener with features to play digital audio, including streaming media, the line is available through the company's American distributor Audio Plus Services.
Naim developed the line of products through its four-plus decades of manufacturing experience, and describes Uniti as its “most advanced all-in-one music streaming platform.”
“The new Uniti range is the result of years of development, designing and building these systems from the ground up,” says Steve Sells, electronic design director, Naim Audio. “From the user interface and apps, to the interior electronics through to the premium materials used, we have meticulously designed the Uniti range to deliver the ultimate audio performance for a one-stop wireless solution.”
Drawing upon its experience designing its Mu-so wireless speaker system and Statement amplifier products, Naim notes the Uniti range offers streamlined features to enable dealers to easily configure complete audio systems.
The new Uniti family consists of three all-in-one players:
Reference audiophile Uniti Nova
Multi-functional CD operating Uniti Star
Compact yet powerful Uniti Atom
The Uniti family pictured above.
The Uniti Core industry reference music server completes the range, allowing users to store and stream thousands of albums and back up all music in one place. With each player working independently (or together), users can simply add speakers to unleash their music in any room of the house.
Designed to quickly integrate into a wireless home network, the Uniti products facilitate the playback of streaming services that include Spotify Connect and TIDAL, as well as the digital files stored on PCs, Macs and hard drives via the UPnP.
Naim says the products also incorporate Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay and Google Cast to allow for the streaming of audio content from iOS and Android devices, and the products support multiroom audio applications.
Looking at the specific components with the line, the Uniti Core is a network-based storage device that supports bit-perfect CD ripping, and a total storage capability of 8TBs, or enough to hold 16,000 CD-quality records, while the all-in-one components incorporate Class A/B amplification and Burr-Brown DACs to ensure smooth quality audio regardless of the audio format.
Naim also offers a companion app for the control of the Uniti line of products as well as front panel user interface options.
Explore the Uniti family here.
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Bob is an audio enthusiast who has written about consumer electronics for various publications within Massachusetts before joining the staff of CE Pro in 2000. Bob is THX Level I certified, and he's also taken classes from the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF) and Home Acoustics Alliance (HAA). Bob has also served as the technology editor for CE Pro's sister publication Commercial Integrator. In his personal time beyond his family, he's studied guitar and music theory at Sarrin Music Studios in Wakefield, Mass., and he also studies Kyokushin karate at 5 Dragons and Brazilian jiu-jitsu at Binda Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Both martial arts schools are located in Haverhill, Mass.
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If you love these leading ladies on the big screen or concert stage (or even on television or Instagram), just wait until you check out the delicious recipes from their very own cookbooks, from Reese Witherspoon, whose book also includes lots of southern traditions and delights, to Martina McBride, whose skills in the kitchen just might match her voice. You’ll definitely enjoy checking out any of these gorgeous cookbooks—and cooking from them, of course—and there’s no better time than Women’s History Month to indulge.
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Taconic Investment Partners LLC stepping in to complete Morris Adjmi-designed seven-story building after financial troubles delayed project. On May 31, 2012, the City Council approved a zoning text amendment that will allow Taconic Investment Partners LLC to move forward with a plan to replace a freight-loading garage with a seven-story residential development at 412-414 Greenwich Street in the Tribeca North Historic District. Taconic is under contract to purchase the property from 71 Laight Street LLC, which originally planned to build the project.
In 2008, 71 Laight Street LLC obtained Landmarks’ approval to demolish the garage and build a Morris Adjmi-designed seven-story, aluminum-clad structure that would replicate the massing and design of an adjacent warehouse at 401 Washington Street. At the time, the area was zoned for manufacturing uses, and 71 Laight Street needed a variance from the Board of Standards & Appeals because the building would not comply with use, parking, and floor area ratio (FAR) regulations. In January 2010, BSA granted 71 Laight Street LLC the variance. Later that year, the City approved the North Tribeca Rezoning, which rezoned the property from M1-5 to C6-2A and created new subareas within the Special Tribeca Mixed Use District. The proposed building’s use and bulk would now comply with the zoning, but its 74-foot street wall height would not. However, as part of the North Tribeca Rezoning proposal, the City included a grandfathering provision permitting 71 Laight Street LLC to complete the project within the two-year time frame of the BSA’s granting of the variance.
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On January 12, 2012, the grandfathering provision expired and construction on the building had yet to begin. The next day, Taconic submitted its application to amend the zoning text to extend the grandfathering provision from two to six years, providing Taconic with an additional four years to develop the building. Manhattan Community Board 1 and Borough President Scott M. Stringer supported the text amendment. The City Planning Commission approved the amendment on April 25, 2012.
No one opposed the proposal when it reached the City Council’s Zoning & Franchises Subcommittee on May 22, 2012. At the hearing, Taconic’s representative, Kramer Levin’s Marcie Kesner, explained that Taconic stepped in after 71 Laight Street LLC was unable to obtain a building permit prior to January 2012 due to economic conditions. According to Kesner, without the text amendment, Taconic would be unable to proceed without redesigning the building.
The Subcommittee unanimously approved the text amendment, and the Land Use Committee and full Council followed suit.
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HomeFood & DrinkReview: Meatcure Hinckley
Review: Meatcure Hinckley
Meatcure began life in Market Harborough in 2014 before expanding to Leicester, Bedford and now Hinckley, so we went along to their newest venue to see if they’ve managed to retain their independent charm as the business grows.
The newest member of the Meatcure family is situated at The Crescent in Hinckley, a new centre which also houses a Cineworld, Prezzo, a micro ale and cider house and a number of other casual dining establishments. The location in the middle of town is perfect and the Meatcure setting stands out with their full glass fronted exterior, outdoor tables and typical minimal but trendy Meatcure interior.
Now offering Kids Eat Free all through the week from Monday to Friday, there were a number of families in the restaurant, which was lovely to see. With kids being able to choose from burger, hot dog or chicken, plus an ice cream to finish, it’s a nice easy option for parents, especially with the school holidays coming up. That said, with the large bar area and al fresco dining option the restaurant also offers a great after work stop or evening out with friends.
Food wise, Meatcure have recently launched a new menu across all of their restaurants, which retains all of their old favourites but with a few twists. They’ve brought back the Rocky Balboa (beef patty, double cheese, beer pulled chicken, smoked bacon and smoked mayo), which was their most popular ever special, as a permanent fixture, and added on a number of pouring options (brisket beans, cheesy sauce and chilli). They’re also now running a monthly special, which for July is Wanda, a lightly battered fish fillet with beetroot and caramelised onion chutney, dill pickle and red onion mayo.
Already being a Meatcure fan and wanting to try something new opted for the Wanda special along with their classic Royale with Cheese. Whilst Meatcure no longer offer fries with the burger as standard, the burgers are now cheaper to compensate for this and a large portion can be yours for just £2.50 (choice of plain, rosemary salt or paprika). Plus if you’re trying to be vaguely healthy it can be handy to not have them there as a temptation!
The food was served very promptly with friendly service from restaurant manager, Nick, and certainly didn’t disappoint. The Wanda is a perfect light option with its delicate batter and tasty beetroot and caramelised onion relish, it’s a great summer dish and one that’ll convince you it’s still ok to order dessert afterwards! The Royale with Cheese, as always, impressed with the smoked patty flavour enhanced by the added streaky bacon. With an additional portion of chips ordered there was plenty to share and it ended up costing less than it would have on the old menu when chips were included as standard. Winner.
Dessert? Of course. Meatcure offer a selection of Sundaes (peanut butter, lemon meringue, strawberry shortcake and chocolate Oreo) as well as Waffles (fruit & cream or ice cream & chocolate sauce) plus milkshakes (peanut butter, banana, strawberry or chocolate). We opted for a chocolate milkshake and an ice cream & chocolate sauce waffle, both of which cause real life gasps as they were brought to the table.
Firstly, the milkshake, which was in a large Sundae glass with chocolate sauce poured all around the inside, with added cream on the top plus more chocolate sauce. Definitely more pudding than a drink, but absolutely delicious! Then the waffles, which were much larger than expected! 2 large gooey cinnamon waffles came covered in ice cream, chunks of Oreo with lashings of chocolate sauce and proved too much for us to handle as we upsettingly left part of it uneaten. Don’t get me wrong, it was ridiculously good, but on reflection one that we could have shared having just devoured the burgers.
Having become familiar with their Market Harborough and Leicester restaurants over the past couple of years it was interesting to see how Meatcure would transition into Hinckley, but The Crescent seems such a perfect fit for their brand. The happy hour which offers 2 for 1 drinks every day between 5-7 pm is the perfect after work solution and we can see them being very busy indeed throughout the summer and school holidays with the reasonably priced menu.
The interior is minimalistic and on trend, as we’ve grown to love from Meatcure, and with the friendly service to boot we wouldn’t hesitate in returning. For your next visit to Hinckley town centre it’s definitely one for the to do list!
Meatcure Hinckley is located at The Crescent and the full menu details can be found at www.meatcure.com. You can also follow them and keep up to date with offers and specials on Twitter.
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Home Countries Australia Lee: Johnson should have played in Ashes
Lee: Johnson should have played in Ashes
Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee wishes the selectors had picked a few more express pace bowlers during the Ashes, saying someone like Mitchell Johnson would have been effective against England.
England won the Ashes three-nil, with two draws, and while Lee thought the Aussie bowlers did quite well, he though they could have done with a bit more variety. While Ryan Harris was superb, and Peter Siddle too, none were of Lee or Johnson's pace.
Lee told the Cricket Australia website: "Its obviously been a disappointing series for the Australians, I think pace-wise we've done pretty well.
"The only negative thing you can probably draw upon, and listening to the commentary team over there, was that Australia chose all the same type of bowler.
"I want to see a Pat Cummins come in, I want to see Mitchell Johnson back."
Johnson, who has played 51 Tests for the Baggy green, last played a five-day game in March, against India in Delhi. He then went on to play for the Mumbai Indians, performing superbly, before joining up with Australia in the Champions Trophy.
Lee added of his former team-mate: "I was surprised that Mitchell Johnson didn't get the opportunity and that's nothing against the guys that went over, they all warranted their spot.
"Get some pace in, get some pace back in the Australian team. Get some sort of fear factor going. 130 kms seam up is good. You need that."
Lee was then asked whether he thought T20s were ruining Test cricket, and he said he felt the opposite of most, and thought some T20 players were actually becoming better at the longest format.
He said: "I'll go the other way and say it's actually improved Test cricket. It gave a guy like Steve Smith, the opportunity through the Indian Premier League to put his name back up in lights.
"He went on the path where he was sliding down that slippery pole there for a while, went over to the Indian Premier League and had a cracker of a season.
"Then he's back playing for the Australian cricket team and he's back playing Test cricket and scoring a beautiful hundred."
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Like Gary Giddins in his recent Criterion essay, Andrew O’Hehir, in an engaging and sharp new DVD review for Salon, sets out to refute the long-held misconception that Ingmar Bergman’s The Seventh Seal is a humorless, medicinal monolith. Pointing out the “drily comic figure” of Death, whom he calls a “medieval bureaucrat in a black cape”—and saving his greatest admiration for Gunnar Björnstrand’s character, Jöns the squire, “the film’s true existentialist man of action, closer to Dirty Harry than to Hamlet”—O’Hehir does a terrific job of making Bergman’s masterpiece accessible, while also refusing to overlook its more metaphysical concerns and abstractions. It’s definitely worth a click.
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Steve Harder and his granddaughter Louisa Pesch.
Steven (Steve) Shadle Harder, 59, of Free Union, died on April 23, 2011 after heroically battling pancreatic cancer for many months. He died peacefully on his farm in Peavine Hollow surrounded by his loving family and dear friends who had come together to join in his care with love and devotion.
Steve was born in Greenville, SC on December 7, 1951 to William and Barbara Harder. The family then moved to Annapolis, MD where he grew up. He graduated from Severna Park High School, UMBC and then began his own construction company, Annapolis Builders. He relocated to the Charlottesville area in 1994 and founded Kid Hollow Builders. In 2006, he became project manager for Albemarle Housing Improvement Program (AHIP) where, through their kind support, he was able to work almost to the end of his life.
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Steve was the beloved husband of Pat Harder. In 1994 they married and together they made a family. Their children are Meghan Pesch of Cobb WI, A.J. Pesch of Crozet, Genevieve Harder of San Francisco, CA, Adam Pesch of Rackerby, CA, and Christian Harder of Annapolis, MD. The family grew to include daughter-in-law Allie Marshall Pesch and two beautiful grandchildren, Louisa and Leo Pesch. In addition Steve was loved by his step-daughter Sarah Fridrich of Silver Spring, MD, his brother and sister-in-law Bill and Pat Harder of Harwood, MD and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased in death by his parents and by his sister, Lyn Shaw of Queen Anne, MD who was also a pancreatic cancer warrior. His life was greatly enriched by the many friends he had—some since his childhood and some that he made in his later life.
He leaves behind a legacy of humility, grace, and acceptance. He never questioned, “Why me?” He and Pat worked as a team throughout their marriage as they raised children and goats, and no less so during his cancer journey. Steve’s humor, optimism, and faith sustained them through the hills and valleys of treatment. He was a true craftsman whether in building and remodeling homes or relationships. He was dedicated to service, professionalism, and community and never backed down from a challenge. He was particularly proud of his twenty years of sobriety. Steve showed us how to live a life of quality and die with dignity and strength.
The family would like to give special thanks to the many health care providers who cared for Steve. Truly, some of the kindest people in the world work with the most challenging of medical conditions. Among these are his physician and friend, Dr. Bruce Campbell and his staff, Dr. Zazakos and his staff of the H.O.P.E. center at Martha Jefferson Hospital, his medical team at Johns Hopkins Cancer Center in Baltimore, Cindy Janechild, Cali Gaston, and Hospice of Piedmont—all of whom gave him excellent care and much needed support.
Friends and family are invited to join in Steve’s memorial service and potluck celebration of his life at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 30 at Wesley Chapel, 5210 Wesley Chapel Road, Free Union, VA 22940.
In lieu of flowers, tax-deductible donations may be sent to the non-profit AHIP (2127 Berkmar Dr. Charlottesville, VA 22901) or to support pancreatic cancer research at Johns Hopkins University (with Steve’s name on the memo line) mailed to Ralph H. Hruban, M.D. Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, 410 North Broadway, Weinberg 2242 Baltimore, MD 21231-2410. Online condolences can be made at www.hillandwood.com under obituaries.
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Faith Burns April 27, 2011 at 2:20 pm
I have wonderful childhood memories of Uncle Steve. My condolences go out to the entire family. I look forward to reconnecting with you all at the memorial service this Saturday.
Wanda Hartley April 29, 2011 at 3:31 pm
I can’t make it to the service, but my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Steve really was a great guy and he will be missed terribly. I am so glad that we made it down to say goodbye earlier this month.
Phil James May 1, 2011 at 12:51 pm
Thank you for sharing this tribute to Steven’s life that we might know a little better the richness he added to our community. Thank you, too, for including the pictures, especially love the one with Louisa! Our sincerest condolences to your family.
Kelley Skeath Rouse December 29, 2011 at 7:39 pm
So saddened to learn of Steve’s passing. I have many fond memories of Steve growing up in Severna Park along with his brother Bill and my brother Terry. This is a lovely tribute for a very fine man and compassionate human being. My condolences to all.
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Bucking ruling party tradition
By Brook Larmer
Mexico's ruling-party politicians are sharpening their hooves for the traditional ``buffalo stampede.'' Once the Institutional Revolutionary Party's presidential candidate is unveiled, friends and foes horde around him, hoping to stomp their way into a top-level government post. But as officials prepare for the ``bufalada,'' a trio of opposition groups is trying to buck the tide with more force than ever before. Perhaps the most surprising protest has sprung from a small band of prominent ruling-party dissidents known as the Democratic Current. Led by former governor Cuauht'emoc C'ardenas - son of Mexico's most revered president - the Current has defied the party's hallowed unity by publicly denouncing the secretive process of choosing the PRI candidate. Despite its name, the Current's goal is not full-fledged democracy. It has no intention of loosening the PRI's grip on political life. While pushing for populist economic policies, the dissidents are asking for US-style primaries, in which PRI candidates openly campaign and are chosen on their merit by PRI activists.
Their efforts have borne some fruit. In August, for the first time in its 58-year history, the PRI publicly named its six candidates and held a limited forum for their ideas. It was apparently the last concession the PRI would make. Last Monday, PRI leaders declined to register Mr. C'ardenas as a PRI candidate. Having played all its cards, the movement's future is in doubt.
Heberto Castillo, presidential candidate of the Mexican Socialist Party (PMS) - a revitalized coalition of once-fractured leftist parties - wants to form an electoral alliance with the Current. But Current leaders are reluctant to leave the PRI since it would mean sacrificing party status and clout.
The PMS coalition has pumped new life into the left, which had degenerated into ideological in-fighting. But so far the PMS has only limited support.
Nevertheless, the PMS could leapfrog the National Action Party (PAN) into the number two position in the 1988 election, Mexican political scholars say. The conservative PAN, which has rallied voters mainly in the northern industrial states, still stokes its campaign with memories of the 1986 Chihuahua State elections. In a tightly contested race with the PAN, the PRI ensured victory with widespread fraud.
Jes'us Gonz'alez Schmal, a PAN deputy contending for the party candidacy, says the PAN must continue to expand its base throughout Mexico. ``The Mexican people seem to need a strong father,'' he says, referring to the PRI's hierarchical structure. ``But it's not to be found in the PAN.''
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A Break for Moscow
By John Hughes
THE Helsinki summit was a major breakthrough for Mikhail Gorbachev. On the one hand, President Bush was so convinced of Soviet helpfulness in the Iraqi crisis that he is going to encourage the flow of American technology and assistance to Moscow's beleaguered economy. Gorbachev badly needed that.
On the other hand, Mr. Bush at Helsinki opened the door to a Soviet role in the Middle East. This is something that has been consistently opposed by American administrations on grounds that the Soviets are meddlesome and not a constructive influence.
Mr. Bush thinks the Soviets have turned over a new leaf and have proved by standing firmly with the US on Iraq that they are now constructive. The US is apparently ready to see the Soviets participate in some new kind of security structure in the Middle East - a move that once would have been unthinkable.
That George Bush would trust the Soviets with a hand on the spigots that control the flow of oil from the Middle East to the industrialized world shows how far the new US-Soviet relationship has come since the initial Bush-Gorbachev summit in Malta.
Should there be a dramatic reversal of Soviet mood or policy, it would be a move the US would sorely regret.
But at Helsinki there was no rumbling of dissent between the two nuclear superpowers. The two presidents, their spokesmen, and the communique, referred time after time to their ``united'' stand, to their ``common'' interests, to their ``developing mutual understanding.''
Mr. Gorbachev said the number of Soviet contract experts in Iraq had been run down from 196 at the time of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait to 150 today, and would decline further. He said the Soviets had privately told Saddam Hussein to honor the UN's demand for Iraq's withdrawal from Kuwait.
At his joint Helsinki press conference with Mr. Bush, Mr. Gorbachev urged Saddam Hussein to ``display sobriety,'' and to respond to the UN's ``demands.'' If Hussein was watching CNN in Baghdad, as he is sometimes wont to do, it could not have been a cheering spectacle. His irresponsible escapade has brought the US and Soviet Union together on a major foreign policy issue for the first time since World War II.
And so with the Soviet Union shorn of its East European empire, with its economy impoverished by years of Marxist mismanagement, Moscow in its weakness has achieved a stature it never knew at the peak of its strength.
For years the Soviets had an international inferiority complex, a yearning to be treated as a great power, an ambition which they sought to achieve through the use of terror, military power, and cold war abrasiveness.
Acceptance - by George Bush at least - has finally come through the Soviets' endorsement of reason and the rule of international law.
If the Soviets continue on this course of amity and cooperation, some good will have emerged even from so dangerous a crisis as that which confronts us in the Middle East.
For Saddam Hussein will have given warp and woof to the delicate alliance that Bush and Gorbachev began building in Malta, and strengthened at their second summit meeting in Washington and Camp David.
The end of the cold war made the world safer from confrontation between the superpowers. But the erosion of superpower influence also encouraged the emergence of regional tyrants like Saddam Hussein. Unified superpower condemnation of such tyrants, as we have just seen at Helsinki, is something that could hardly have taken place when Mr. Gorbachev's militant predecessors were in power in Moscow.
Even out of Saddam Hussein's crucible of evil, some good may come.
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Coachella Valley Visually Impaired Community Services will seek to provide blind and visually impaired individuals with a comprehensive range of participative services and interactive activities to improve and enrich their lives and life experiences. These services and activities will include education, art, music, social interaction and others as needed.
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CVVICS was founded in November 2019 and received their 501c(3) non-profit status one month later. Their first classes were offered at the Joslyn Center in Palm Desert, CA at the start of 2020. For now, CVVICS offers the visually impaired community in the Coachella Valley classes in basket weaving, current events, chair exercises and games of the mind. More classes and activities will be added as the organization continues its growth.
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Volunteer Sea-watchers at Eyemouth Fort on 5 Aug 2018 Photo credit: Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserve
Every year for nine days in late July, Sea Watch Foundation look for wildlife enthusiasts and around the UK to support National Whale and Dolphin Watch, a citizen science project organized by the Sea Watch Foundation, hoping to catch a glimpse of whales, dolphins and porpoises visiting the seas around the British Isles.
National Whale and Dolphin Watch is about involving people and allowing them to experience something they never thought they could be part of, it is about collecting vital data for the protection and conservation of local cetacean species, and it is about sharing this magical event with people from all other the country and have fun all together.
Humpback whale photographed at RSPB Bempton Cliffs reserve, Yorkshire, on July 30th, 2018. Photo credit: Jo Symon
No previous experience is needed, anyone who wants to and who is in the UK during the event can help. All that people need to bring is patience, a lot of enthusiasm, binoculars, and sightings forms and a cetacean identification guide (downloadable from the Sea Watch website). The Sea Watch staff is suggesting for people to conduct their land watches for a minimum of one hour and to work in groups to take turns during data collection. If you are an experienced watcher, you can easily identify species and fill in our website forms. If it is the first time for you, there are manned sites around the country where experienced watchers will be available to assist first-timers.
Volunteer Sea-Watchers dolphin watching off Newquay, Cornwall on 3 August 2018. Photo credit: Newquay Seasafaris and Fishing
Accredited wildlife tour operators and other recommended dolphin watching companies around the UK are also taking part in the weekend. Please note that spaces on most boat trips need to be reserved first. Prices vary for these trips and you should contact the relevant
operator directly. All marine wildlife operators abide by a voluntary code of conduct.
To take part in this year’s National Whale and Dolphin Watch visit the Sea Watch Foundation website. If you have a question, email the organizers at nwdw@seawatchfoundation.org.uk
You can also follow the Sea Watch Foundation – on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Citizen scientists help protect Bay of Quinte wetlands and wildlife
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Every year, the Bay of Quinte Remedial Action Plan (BQRAP) seeks volunteer citizen scientists to monitor frogs and birds in local wetlands.
On Monday, March 5 at 7pm at Quinte Conservation, naturalist and columnist, Terry Sprague will host a presentation explaining how you can protect Bay of Quinte wetlands and wildlife by monitoring for birds and frogs. A new Ospreys and Eagles program will also be announced.
The FrogWatch Ontario program is a family-friendly activity; and the Marsh Monitoring Program is more structured.
The Marsh Monitoring Program records wetland birds and frogs, twice for 15 minutes each, between May and July.
FrogWatch Ontario volunteers record amphibians once a week from April through June and submit their results online.
“The information you collect tells us about the presence and abundance of both species in coastal and inland marshes, and contributes to our understanding of these species and their habitat needs,” says Sprague.
This year, there is a new program focusing on monitoring for Ospreys and Eagles using Twitter on a smart phone.
“Ospreys and Eagles are indicators of water quality health,” said Sprague. “Changes in the number of nesting pairs and number of chicks produced can reflect changes in aquatic ecosystem health.”
Last year, the environmental challenges relating to fish and wildlife populations met all the criteria outlined in the Bay of Quinte Remedial Action Plan.
Soon, the bay is expected to be officially declared as restored by the federal and provincial governments.
“Now, the focus must change to ensuring they don’t backslide,” said Sprague. “This is where citizen scientists become vitally important, as the ‘boots on the ground’ as the saying goes.”
Participants can monitor sites at the cottage, in the backyard, or at designated monitoring locations. The information gathered will ensure the long-term protection of this area’s fish and wildlife.
Sprague is available to help guide each individual through the monitoring.
“These monitoring programs are all user friendly and even inexperienced volunteers will feel comfortable taking part,” he notes.
There is no cost to attend the presentation.
For additional information contact Terry Sprague at 613-848-4549 or tsprague@xplornet.com
Visit www.naturestuff.net or www.bqrap.ca
The Bay of Quinte Remedial Action Plan is in partnership locally with Lower Trent Conservation and Quinte Conservation.
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But a taped recording of the Grimes fundraiser at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill on June 5 reveals that Kentucky's secretary of state did not mention the word "coal" during her 11-minute-long remarks, according to a report in Politico.
The Grimes campaign did not dispute the authenticity of the recording, but spokeswoman Charly Norton said Politico was being "selective" in its reporting. While Grimes did not discuss the EPA rules in her speech, "we used the event and the opportunity to speak to (Senate Majority) Leader (Harry) Reid" privately, Norton said.
But the campaign of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., considers the omission to be serious.
"Alison Lundergan Grimes just did exactly what every Kentuckian knew she would - tell them one thing and do another with Harry Reid," McConnell campaign spokeswoman Allison Moore said in a statement. "If there was any question about what she would do as a senator, this tape erased all doubt."
Kentucky Republican Party spokeswoman Kelsey Cooper said in a statement: "It's one thing to toe the Obama line, it's another to lie about it."
But Reid confirmed the Grimes campaign's account.
"Alison Lundergan Grimes has spoken against the president's proposed EPA rules to me many times, including last Thursday," Reid said in a statement Tuesday. "In fact, she has spoken with me about protecting Kentucky families by opposing the president's EPA rule far more times than Senator McConnell has, since Senator McConnell has not raised the issue with me once or sought to meet with me to discuss his ideas on this issue."
In coal-dependent Kentucky, which mines coal and depends on it for nearly all of its electricity, the Obama administration's efforts to combat climate change by reducing carbon emissions was roundly rejected both by Grimes and McConnell.
Even so, both candidates have sought to capitalize on perceived weaknesses in the other's political position.
McConnell has sought to portray Grimes as an Obama ally and a supporter of Reid, who has expressed concerns that "coal makes us sick."
Grimes has blamed McConnell for promoting political gridlock that encouraged the administration to circumvent Congress.
But it sounded as if Grimes intended to use the EPA rules on coal to emphasize her centrist political brand at the Washington breakfast campaign event with Reid, at which donors paid between $500 and $2,600 to attend.
Norton had said this after the EPA rules were unveiled and before the Washington fundraiser: "Alison is absolutely livid about the new rule and plans to use the event to share stories of how Kentuckians are hurting and demand that the Senate take action to invest in clean coal technology."
However, her talk to about 60 campaign donors focused on McConnell and the Republican Party, Politico reported, based on the tape of the event.
Politico said it obtained the recording "through a source at the event."
Reid introduced Grimes to the contributors, referring to her as the "perfect candidate" and "something special." The Democratic leader also predicted his party would be victorious in Kentucky, Politico reported.
In her comments, Grimes addressed McConnell's efforts to emphasize her ties to Reid and to President Barack Obama.
"You didn't know this, but I apparently am the right hand to the president and to Leader Reid; they call me before they make any decision. Y'all did not know that, did you?" Grimes said, jokingly.
Grimes also referred to McConnell as the "senator of yesterday," adding "I just like to give Mitch McConnell a heart attack every time I come to D.C. to check out where my new office will be next year."
"Make no mistake, the hill that we are climbing...it is steep," Grimes cautioned. "But I will continue to run circles in my heels around Mitch McConnell."
The Grimes campaign and Reid's office both said she and the Democratic leader had spoken about her concerns regarding the EPA rules.
Grimes campaign manager Jonathan Hurst said in a statement the secretary of state "had strong words with Senator Reid regarding her displeasure with President Obama's new EPA regulations and the negative impact it could have on Kentucky families."
Adam Jentleson, spokesman for Reid, said Grimes spoke with the Nevadan before and after the fundraiser.
Grimes "made her strong opposition to the president's proposed EPA rules extremely clear," Jentleson told Politico.
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A new U.S. Army Corps of Engineers report anticipates a brutal future of flooding, droughts, power failures and drinking water shortages across the 13-state Ohio River basin in the decades ahead.
The study, reported Thursday by Courier Journal, was published online in May, even as Trump was pulling the United States out of an international agreement to fight climate change, which scientists largely blame on human activities. He's said the agreement was a bad deal for Americans. He has also moved to scrap former President Obama's Clean Power Plan to curb power plant emissions.
And Trump's Environmental Protection Agency and others have been scrubbing federal websites of references to climate change.
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But while the president has been boosting coal, a major source of heat-trapping pollution, the U.S. military continues to see climate threats.
Kathleen White, a top Corps climate expert, told Courier Journal that the Corps is required by law to anticipate all changing conditions.
"These are changing conditions," she added.
Pentagon concern about climate change goes back at least more than a decade, fearing a global warming threat "as a multiplier for instability in some of the most volatile regions of the world."
The Corps study preceded another, bigger report this year – the latest National Climate Assessment, pinning the problem squarely on people and concluding that "for the warming over the last century, there is no convincing alternative explanation supported by the extent of the observational evidence." It was written by scientists from 13 federal agencies and peer-reviewed by the National Academies of Science.
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For its part, the Corps was concerned about how a changing climate might affect an extensive network of facilities and projects that manage or use Ohio River basin waterways, said the report's lead planner, Gus Drum, a retired Corps official from Huntington, West Virginia.
James Bruggers: 502-582-4645; jbruggers@courier-journal.com; Twitter: @jbruggers; Support strong local journalism by subscribing today: www.courier-journal.com/jamesb.
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