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Mormon missionaries -- Malta
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Autobiography of Elder James Ferguson Bell, including a history of the Malta Mission
Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231009629]
Scope and Contents Typescript copy of the original autobiography by Bell, describing his life between April 1827 to March 1855. The document also contains information about the work of Bell during his presidency in the Malta Mission from 1853 to 1855. Original document was written in Pitman shorthand. The transcription is dated November 1998.
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Autobiography of Elder James Ferguson Bell, including a history of the Malta Mission
JoAn Borg Bitton papers
Content Description Contains materials which pertain to the life of JoAn Borg Bitton and her mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the Italy Catania Mission, and in particular, Island of Malta. Materials include a variety of printed materials such as newspapers, periodicals, maps, family records, and articles; containing information collected by Bitton about Malta and the history of LDS missionary work on the island, as well as written and email correspondence with family members and LDS...
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / JoAn Borg Bitton papers
JoAn Borg Bitton correspondence on Malta mission, 1912-2010
Series — Carton 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197239245092], Folder: 1-32
Identifier: MSS 8828 Series 1
Content Description Contains materials pertaining to JoAn Bitton's missionary service and the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Malta. Includes correspondence between those involved with the missionary work and progress of the Latter-day Saints in Malta. Also included is a range of personal correspondence and documents concerning JoAn Bitton's service as a missionary to Chile, genealogy work, and letters between JoAn and Davis Bitton. Materials dated 1977-2010.
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8828, JoAn Borg Bitton papers
JoAn Borg Bitton multimedia on Malta mission, 1940-1997
Series — Multiple Containers
Content Description Contains multimedia materials related to JoAn Borg Bitton's mission to Malta as well as the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Malta. The documents pertain to Malta, Italy, and some other parts of Europe. Includes photographic slides from Davis Bitton's mission to France, 1950-1953. Materials dated approximately 1940-1997.
JoAn Borg Bitton printed materials on Malta mission, 1927-2005, bulk: 1962-2005
Series — Carton 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197239245092], Folder: 33-76
Content Description Contains printed materials related to the missionary work in Malta as well as the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Malta. The documents pertain to Malta, Italy, some other parts of Europe, and Utah. It covers the subjects of Malta's history, missionary work, history and progress of the church in Malta, the Bitton's Temple Square mission, and JoAn and Davis Bitton. Materials dated 1927-2005.
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As Synthetic Biology field is on the rise, iGEM also grows up and number of parts in parts registry increase with submission of more complex constructs each year. Our first milestone was to perform more efficient standardization on parts entry due to facing some difficulty while running our algorithms on the parts registry. We also used Software Requirements Specification, Software Design Description and Quality Plan approaches to define requirements for each part and building blocks, risks and design art elements of the designed software program.
Next, we have used graph theoretic modeling to visualize relations between parts and to standardize representation of the parts as much as possible. It will help us when we try to find input-output relations between either biobrick parts or constructs. By this way, our program BIOGUIDE will act as a guide for searhing biobricks and will provide alternative pathway choices to users for construction of the most reliable devices with respect to given inputs and expected outputs.
METU Turkey Software is an interdisciplinary team of 8 students and 3 advisors from various backgrounds such as Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Engineering and Computer Education and Instructional Technology. We have put our knowledge and experience in our fields together to bring a much needed solution to a daily problem in field of synthetic biology for iGEM 2010
Tolga Can
Tolga Can received his PhD in Computer Science at the University of California at Santa Barbara in 2004. He is currently an Assistant Professor of the Department of Computer Engineering, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey. His main research interests are in bioinformatics, especially prediction and analysis of protein-protein interaction networks, and statistical methods such as graphical models and kernel methods.
Yeşim Aydın-Son
Yeşim, has received her M.D in 1999 from HÜTF, Ankara and completed her Ph.D at University of TN, Knoxville on Genome Science and Technology in 2006. After working as a research fellow at City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte,CA , she has recently accepted her current position at METU Informatics Institute as an Assistant Professor of Medical Informatics. She is also the acting coordinator of the Bioinformatics Graduate Program in METU. Main focus of her research is Genomic Biomarker discovery and applications of biomarker research in Personalized Medicine . Her research group is working on building a new integrated application for genome wide association of SNP biomarkers and discovery of genes and pathways related to diseases, where SNP genotyping data from both microarray and next generation sequencing experiments can be analyzed in all-in-one step.
Ömer Nebil Yaveroğlu
Ömer Nebil Yaveroğlu is currently a PhD Student in Imperial College, London. He has worked as a teaching assistant between 2008 – 2010 in the Computer Engineering Department of Middle East Turkey. Throughout his MSc studies, he tried to understand the orthological similarities between the protein interaction networks of different species using graph theory. He helped the group as an advisor in the computing related discussions
Burak Yılmaz
I am a recent graduate of METU Molecular Biology and Genetics department and now studying towards my masters degree on Molecular Bioengineering at METU. My interest in synthetic biology did start during my undergraduate years and after graduation I started up the Sentegen company which is the first biotechnology based company focused on synthetic biology in Turkey. I continue my research and training in synthetic biology while also contributing to the development of the field in my country. We need new scientific revolutions to solve huge problems of life and emerging field of synthetic biology is best candidate for biotechnological revolution. I am interested in synthetic biology applications, along with Lab-on-a-Chip devices for molecular biology techniques, and we are designing gene synthesis chips to produce biobricks - raw materials of synthetic garage biology- faster and cheaper. I enjoy snowboarding, cycling and write poems.
Muhammed Akif Ağca
Cihan Taştan
2010 is the last year for me as B.S degree at Molecular Biology and Genetics department. Moreover, I am studying at Computer Engineering as my minor department. My research will be on Scientist position at Cancer and Virology Relationship (Let's say Viral Oncology) by integrating novel technices of Bioinformatics and Synthetic Biology approaches. This is my second year at iGEM.
Hassan Salehe Matar
Ascended up the hills of Kilimanjaro, crossed over the savannah of Serengeti and finally landed on the country of Istanbul my name is Hassan Salehe. I'm a final year undergraduate student at the Department of Computer Engineering, Middle East Technical University. In Metu Turkey Software I'm a database administrator and a core Software developer. I'm interested in software development, database management, Computer networks and Bioiformatics I do marathon, I like swimming and I'm fond of action movies.Oh, I was about to forget to tell you that I also like traveling. Thanks!
Ayub Rokhman Wakhid
From the country of thousand islands, across the ocean he came to Ankara. Now he is finishing his undergraduate study at the Department of Computer Education and Instructional Technology, Middle East Technical University. This is the first time he joined IGEM. He is in design team in Metu Turkey Software. He has interest in animation, web development, and instructional technologies.
Muhammad Fakhry Syauqy
A senior undergraduate student of Computer Education and Instructional Technology at Middle East Technical University. He came far away from Indonesia to Ankara, Turkey, to make a great leap on his life. His role in this team is designer. Together with Ayub, they designs the team's wiki, poster. He is interested in 2D and 3D designing, web developing and animation. He loves playing football and working with computer. His motto is "Possibilities are limitless"
Saygın Karaaslan
Our multimedia support and the core of our design and animation team. Saygın, is a senior in Biology department at METU and about to launch his own scientific animation company. After graduation he will be continuing his academic studies on medical informatics, scientific data visualization and 3D molecular animations. He has recently completed the production of OCW for molecular biology laboratory lectures as video-notes. Never says no to a good soccer game or mafia II. We look forward for the day for the premier of his documentary on "History of Science"
Yener Tuncel
I have graduated from METU Molecular Biology and Genetics department and just started the Bioinformatics Graduate Program this fall. My main research interests is in systems biology, and its applications. Currently I am focused on genome wide association of SNP biomarkers, where we will utilize systems biology approaches for discovering disease gene and pathway associations after highthrough-put genotyping studies. During the course of our research on the iGEM project this summer as a Molecular Biologist I worked on the standardization of the parts information for our applicaiton database. Also, as a Bioinformatician in training, contributed to the development of the algorithms for the BioGuide software. Besides research, I develop educational tools for biology and bioinformatics education and getting used to do couples dancing.
Since 2008, we have been participating in iGEM as METU ( Middle East Technical University) wet-lab team, and each year we have noticed the increasing number of teams participating, along with an increase in biobricks entries at partregistry.org. While having more choices of biobricks to choose from is incredible, searching for and choosing the appropriate parts is becoming a challenge. This year during the construction process of iGEM biobrick parts for our new project, we felt the need for an application to find interacting parts based on an input/output model to design the genetic constructs. Using a specialized software for searching the parts registry to find possible biobricks to include into our construct would be much easy, fast and accurate than manual. We have shared our need with a group of friends who are software engineers, and initiated the METU_Turkey_SOFTWARE team where we worked together over this summer to build the BIO-Guide software.
Scope and Future Aspects
The partregistry.org is a continuously growing collection of standard genetic parts that can be mixed and matched to build synthetic biology devices and systems. The Registry is based on the principle of "get some, give some". Registry users benefit from using the parts and information available in the Registry for designing their own genetically engineered biological systems. In exchange, the expectation is that Registry users will contribute back to the information and the data on existing parts and will submit new parts they have designed in order to improve this community resource.
As an expanding database partregistry.org needs to be more organized and the standardization template needs to be improved. Additionally, the potential of multiple ways of using each part in different construct combination brings out the necessity for an application to search through the database. BioGuide is the first designed software that organizes over 1000 parts in partregistry.org as possible atomics parts to build new biological device and systems for specific input and outputs based on graph theory. The requirement of similar applications and software tools are now inevitable in the emerging field of synthetic biology. The innovative approach that makes the partregistry.org easy to use for synthetic biology applications is the collection of standardized parts that can be used in any combination with minimal effort under one database. But while working on our algorithm to search for possible combinations of parts depending on the given input and output, we have realized that present standards are inadequate and parts registry form must be improved.
In very near future a new format for parts registry form is needed and few additional features should be implemented to have more control on the database. We are planning to suggest a new format and features for the parts registry based on the survey results we have received. And planning to build the next version of Bioguide based on the revised parts registry form. Along with using new parts registry standards we will be improving the algorithm, so that the software can search through more complex relations and returns all possible functional constructs.
As the field of Synthetic Biology is on the rise, iGEM is growing up very fast and the number of parts in the parts registry is increasing with the addition of more complex parts each day. After facing some difficulty while running our algorithms on the parts registry, the need for more effective standardization of parts entry was apparent. We have investigated the information on parts in iGEM’s 2010 distribution and reorganized the information on the parts registry forms according to the needs of our algorithm. Then we have used graph theoretic modeling to visualize the relations between iGEM Parts and to standardize the representation of the parts as much as possible by graph theoretical methods. This helped us to find input output relations between the parts. Furthermore, our program BioGuide is now able to provide alternative pathways to construct the most reliable and functional Biobrick devices with respect to given inputs and expected outputs as a guide to Biobricks parts registry.
Brain Storming about the iGEM.
What is iGEM.
Previous Wet-Lab Projects developed at METU.
What kind of projects can be developed as a software team.
NOTE: The first software team in Turkey...
Reading articles about iGEM WetLab and Software team projects.
Looking for the members of the team.
Looking for the instructors who can consult the team.
Employing a member to team interested in Synthetic Biology.
Reading articles about Synthetic Biology, Bioinformatics and Bio Engineering.
Founding the team [ An instructor, and student members ]
At this month we have started regular workshop about Synthetic Biology, Bioengineering, and Bioinformatics.
This month biologists in the team telling the needed basics to software group.
Workshop -1
[Biology basics, What is Synthetic Biology?, and the works in this field ]
[What is Synthetic Biology?, and the works in this field ]
[iGEM, Parts, Biobricks, and Devices ]
Workshop – 4
At this month we have completed our workshops, and as the masters in this field started meeting with instructors. /
Meanwhile, looking for sponsors [We have designed a document telling the iGEM, previous project and our project generally and started to send it private companies who can found us.]
This month it is turn to software group; they are transferring the basics of software concepts to biologists in the team.
Furthermore, we are discussing about how we can apply the basics of computer engineering to synthetic biology and iGEM parts.
Meeting -1
[First, discussion on articles that have been selected by consulters. Then, brain storming about the selected iGEM projects from previous years and our project ]
Meeting -2[with consulters ]
[Tellingtheprevious projects to consulters and telling our initial idea about project. Then, brainstorming about our project. ]
[Basic databaseconcepts and iGEM parts. ]
[What is ER Diagram and How we can develop a database model for iGEM parts with ER Model. ]
At this month software group is going on to tell the basics of software development and programming and computer engineering, discussions about the computer engineering approaches are continuing.
Furthermore, we have constructed the design group for web page, poster, presentation, and an attractive animation telling us.
Meeting – 5
[Graph theory, Graph theoretic modeling, and graphical modeling of iGEM parts. Using Input Output loops on iGEM parts. ]
Meeting – 6 [ With Consulters ]
Project Description.
Our tasks on holiday.
Telling our project and basic concepts to design team.
Discussion on storyboard for animation.
Week 3 and Week 4
HAVE a NICE HOLIDAY
SEE YOU ON JULY 1 as a POWERFUL TEAM; “METU TURKEY SOFTWARE”.
At this month we have started to develop application. And divided the team to 3 groups [ Software - Gene – Design ].
Gene group is providing row data to software group by extracting it from the part registery and other resources.
Software group is developing application.
Designers are learning new design tools, and applying those to our project [Not all Members of the group working actively for the team].
NOTE: Members are not strictly assigned to a group; this is just for organization of tasks.
Meeting-7
Take stock for current situation.
Discussion on web, poster, animation design.
Task analyses for each group [ Software, Gene, Design ].
Checking the tasks of each group.
· Software Group
Interface for DB.
Designing a basic SRS and SDD to be able to state the requirements of application exactly .
· Gene Group
Extracting I/O information for each part in part registry according to specified standards by Gene group.
Discussion about expectation from the software.
· Design Group
DOING THE TASKS.
At this month we have started to apply graph theory on iGEM parts. We have specified nodes, edges, graph types. Furthermore, we have started to develop a new “ Part Registery Form ” to be able to more standardize the part entry to be able to apply some algorithms on the parts more efficiently.
Node data extraction algorithm.
Node description.
Visualization of nodes.
Pathway finding according to specified I/O properties.
Representing the nodes with original images.
Whichone is node part or subparts or both are nodes in different graphs?
Part Combination rules.
Web site, Poster Content
Animation storyboard.
Survey for new “Part Registery Standarts”.
NewPart Registery Form.
Meeting -10
Extraction of Part Combination Rules
Web, poster, presentation contents generally.
USTC and Berkeley projects.[ http://2009.igem.org/Team:USTC_Software and http://2009.igem.org/Team:Berkeley_Software
Graphical representation of node relations.
Part Combination Rules
Subpart Combinations Rules
Expectations from the software (SRS: Functional; Requirements)
At this time all bases for application were nearly to finish, the software group was waiting row data from the gene group. Meanwhile, they were working on code bases.
Final Database
Final Graphs
Expectations from the software (SRS: Functional Requirements) (Suggestions)
Survey details
Animation (Storyboard, timeline)
Web site (Suggestions to web site)
Poster (How we can use 3D stereoscopic image, How we can tell the development progress and our concepts by 3D effect etc...)
Presentation ( Suggestions about presentation )
GUI ( about 70 % is over )
How to send the software to other teams for collaboration ( just general ideas, details will be talked later ).
With survey or not , can it shade the software?
What to ask to teams while sending?
Now everything is nearly over, it is time to put everything together.
Gene group explaining the methods that we have used during project.
Software group finalizing, software, testing it importing new function according to collaboration results with METU TURKEY wet lab team., trying to solve infinite bugs…
Design group putting all together…
Meanwhile, all team is writing the content for web, poster, and presentation.
BioGuide Application, missing points.
Web, poster, animation
Week 2, Week 3, & Week 4
GOOD NEWS Infinite meetings started :)
Writing content [shared it, tasks assigned to members according to their fields.]
Software; debugging, testing, adding functions…
Designers web, poster, presentation, animation, importing content…
November 1 – 12 is our ticket dates,
See you in BOSTON …
METU TURKEY SOFTWARE
Download Executable and Code
You can download BioGUIDE at http://sourceforge.net/projects/bioguide
Download & install it and feel it's power!!
Part Registry Survey
Click here to go to survey page..
(including responses between 10th -22nd of Oct 2010)
General Profile of Participants
The following teams are dedicated as collaborators with more than 60% team participation are
INSA-Lyon
Out of 244 participants between 10 to 22.10.2010, 57% of the participant had scientific degrees from B.Sc to Professor and 18% had graduate degrees. 18% of participants are enrolled in their teams as either Instructors or Advisors.
95 teams have responded to the survey while we are still waiting to hear from 33 teams. 74% teams participated with one or more members to the survey.
75% of participants were interested with synthetic biology field for academic purposes.
Browsing the Registry of Standard Parts
56% of participants think that it is not easy to search for the parts in Registry of Standard Parts. Many comments indicate a need for a better search engine and more flexible keyword search options, especially excepting aliases. Also many are longing for recognizable parts names, which will ease searching with keyword.
Partnership with Google and enforcing standardized parts names are suggested
As a global organization iGEM can offer the Parts Registry in different languages and more illustrations describing how the system works.
Content of Registry of Standard Parts
57% of participants agree that the number of parts registered in the Registry of Standard Parts is not enough for their projects.
55% of participants think that there are enough and useful parts distributed in iGEM Plates that we can use in our projects.
Even though most agree the number of parts in the registry is impressive, still they find it limited when it comes to design different devices for diverse applications especially in different species other than E. Coli. Participants believe that if there are more functional standardized parts, especially protein coding sequences and promoter-RBS , they can design devices according to the needs of the community instead of designing what can simply be assembled into a device.
Encouraging development of vectors and standards for new species and new standardized parts in different research areas is suggested.
Enforcing submission of right DNA sequences and working conditions for each part is suggested.
Few recommend expanding iGEM into a collaborative effort rather than an undergraduate tournament, which will increase the number and the diversity of the parts designed and submitted all throughout the year.
Submission to the Parts Registry
52% of participants said that they have not encountered difficulties during submitting parts. Even though participants are satisfied with the web interface of the registry, most complains about the pSB1C3 as the new standard plasmid to submit DNA.
71% of participants are like minded with our team's opinion, which is that The nomenclature of part IDs such as construct, device, composite parts, protein generator, is confusing as there is no consensus on how to use them correctly.
Terminology and categorization used on iGEM’s Parts Registry should be re-described and correct use of terminology should be enforced during the submission process.
75% of participants agree that different, specified submission interfaces should be designed for contructs, promoter, RBS, CDS and terminals is needed during Registry of Standard Parts. But, there are very strong and valid arguments against it such as, losing the flexibility of the registry will not allow future submission of unclassified parts.
We suggest keeping the parts submission interface as is, until these concerns are addressed.
75% of participants agree that Out-dated, un-available and not-characterized parts in the Registry of Standard Parts should be removed to an archive after the consent of the designer.
“It would be great to see some sort of organization like this! I agree that unavailable parts should be followed up on and removed if necessary. I also think that parts which are not sufficiently documented should be highlighted in some way. Once these parts are identified, teams can actively characterize them as part of their projects or as side projects.”
“Think about these things: (i) who decides when a part is out-dated, and how can that person know that an old part cannot have a novel use in the future? (ii) likewise, an uncharacterized part may be both characterized and used in the future”
We suggest building a backup system, such as an archive, to sort out the rarely used, un-available and un-categorized parts until they are in line with the enforced standards.
91% of participants have same opinion with us, which is that standardization of the nomenclatures used for each different composition of parts is necessary.
Standards that should be enforced and Additional New Standards
According to our survey, from high rated to low, these standards have been rated which has been used while assigning a name to parts
33% Type of part
17% Input
17% Output
14% Version
10% Year
9% Group
Along with above, having short recognizable part names along with function and performance , Genbank/EMBL link and organism information is important.
93% of participants have said that for the parts that are marked as “WORKS” distinguishing the parts with quantitative experimental validation vs parts without this information is important. Most participants have encountered with similar problems about parts that don’t work under their lab conditions or works but not they were claimed for.
89% of participants have same opinion with us, which is that iGEM should sub-categorize the “WORKS” comment into 1) “Quantitative” for parts which are characterized with experiments and 2) “Qualitative” for parts which are not characterized will be an appropriate measure for standardization of Biobrick database.
In order to overcome these problems we suggest enforcing the working conditions title for the registry entrance, in order to collect quantitative experimental details on submitted parts, which might slow down the registration process but will definitely increase the quality of the database.
61% of participants agree that POPS (Polymerase Per Second) should be assigned to every part or biobricks with a promoter, where appropriate. - 57% of participants have been agree that RIPS (Ribosome per Second) should be assigned to every part or biobricks with a RBS brick.
Though most participants agree the need for POPS and RBS information , they are concerned about the workload it would bring to individual labs.
“To do this, the Registry need to define a reliable and easy method of determining the PoPS for teams to use. However, I would say that there are better systems for quantifying promoter output than PoPS, and they should be used instead, if possible”.
67% of participants have thought that entering POPS information should not be mandatory while submitting new parts. Similarly, 65% of participants disagree that entering RIBS information should be mandatory while submitting new parts
Even though the researchers feeling the need for this information they are shying away from requesting it as a mandatory title for parts registry as it would be difficult for underfunded and inexperienced groups to perform these measurements.
We strongly suggest starting a forum on how to quantify the performance of promoters and genes to bring an easy to measure standard for the efficiency of the parts. Additionally iGEM should the responsibility and provide the measurements for the each promoter and gene included in the distributions. The second choice would be even better in terms of standardization as all the measurement will be performed by one center under similar conditions and with experienced researchers, which will allow user to compare and contrast the efficiencies of the parts more accurately.
82% of participants have thought that information on working conditions of the parts should be mandatory while submitting new parts. Most find submiting the detailed experimental information and working conditions is crucial and even easier than submitting measurements of POPS or RBS.
Definitions you would like to see at the Registry of Standard Parts
Transcriptional efficiency 13%
Protein lifetime 10%
Ribosome binding efficiency 10%
mRNA lifetime 9%
Translation initiation and efficiency 9%
Protein concentration 9%
Cooperative effects with other molecules 9%
Protein-DNA binding rates and efficiencies 8%
RNA polymerase affects 8%
System copy count 8%
Protein multimerization 6%
Additional titles includes: Catalytic rates and affinities for substrates, leakiness of promoter in lack of stimulus, POPS at various inducer/repressor concentrations.
Efficiency of the Database Entries
86% of participants would like to see a ranking/rating system for the parts by the other iGEM users which will be one indication of if a part is working and how well in different laboratories. Few had concerns about how well the rating system will work for rarely used parts while the widely used parts would even more popular due the the rating system. Still many believes this would be one futher towards a peer-reviewed quality control system for the parts.
61% of participants agreed that parts should be updated regularly by the designers, where most agreed at least when there is new information on the parts. It has also been suggested to give permission to all the users of that part for updating information.
73% of participants have been agree with us that excluding the low ranking parts or the parts with negative feedback from the future plates will increase efficiency of the system. The major concern about excluding any part is losing the variety of parts in the database. Few recommends excluding only the parts that are not working.
“Efficiency shouldn't be top priority in a database. First and foremost, data is the top priority. Excluding those parts would make the system more efficient”
“Some parts may be rare or new and have low efficiency, but can be very important! Getting rid of them would eliminate any chance of improvement to these parts, which not only a qualifier for an iGEM gold medal, but also one of the focuses of biobricks.”
We suggest excluding the parts not-working, low rated or with negative feedbacks from the annual distribution plates but still archive them and make their data available through the parts registry. So the while the individuals labs are receiving plates with higher rated, fully working parts for their projects, anyone who wants to work on a more exotic part can search through the achieves and re-vitalize the parts stored there. The challenge of re-vitalization of parts can be encouraged as an collaborative effort.
New Options for the Parts Registry Database
96% of participants are like minded with us that it will be useful to have a link out to the gene/protein information of the parts and - %97 of participants have been agree that they would like to know if a part is also involved in known biological pathways.
For receiving pathway information more participants have voted for NCBI Cog (59%) than KEGG pathways (38%) when the responses for both has been distributed among the choices according to response rates. Adding the blast option to the parts registry has also been suggested to locate parts of interest. We are sure all of us would like to see gene-protein and pathway information if these information was integrated into the database and offered automatically for each entry in the database.
We are planning to provide this information about the parts to all parts registry users as a build-in option in the next version of BioGuide in iGEM 2011.
New Parts Registry Form Suggested for The New Standards
Warning Boxes:
If Out-dated, un-available and not-characterized parts exist in the Registry of Standard Parts, bring to an archive after the consent of the designer. Divide archive into three title: Out-dated, un-available and not-characterized parts
Besides shown as “works”, in the works box there should be explanation whether the part is characterized or non-characterized.
Parts should be updated regularly by the designers
Excluding the low ranking parts or the parts with negative feedback from the future plates
Characterization Boxes:
transcriptional efficiency
mRNA lifetime
ribosome binding efficiency
translation initiation and efficiency
protein lifetime
protein concentration
protein multimerization
protein-DNA binding rates and efficiencies
cooperative effects with other molecules
RNA polymerase effects
system copy count
with click options
options: searched parts are:
Length OK
according to the clicks of above options, search is modified
Assume on the part image;
part DNA sequence is not confirmed, then tag with "non-confirmed DNA sequence"
non-characterized parts in the Parts Registry are not characterized further, then it will be tagged as "deprecated"
comment box stated that any team can make comment about experiences with the part is opened
boxes which had been not filled with the data are highlighted;
if the part is not characterized but "works" then a "Qualitative part" tag is added
besides "works", "Characterized" or "non-characterized" box is added
ranking/rating stars for the parts voted by the other iGEM users which indicate how well the parts perform in different laboratories is added. For example 4.5 star voted by 27 teams (number of stars and number of votes)
For new users whom want to interest with synthetic biology and for experienced scientists, in our program you have two options for Input Output properties ;
To find input-output related biobrick parts or larger constructs! If you want to provide specific chemical or physical inputs from external environment, you may choose these inputs from the list. if you want other specific inputs which will be expressed from a coding sequence, the list can provide these specified protein names.
Wanted features of outputs can be selected by either from list or entering individually into text boxes.
Then click on the “Show Parts ” button.
Then the program will show you the parts have specified I/O properties
To see the properties of a part just click on it.
After clicking, you will see a highlighted pathway on the 2nd graph. Which are the subparts of the clicked part. Showing the sub graph in network.
iGEM’s parts registry is the only current database that holds information and DNA for over 3000 standard parts for the use of synthetic biology community. BioGUIDE is the first designed software that organizes the parts in iGEM spring 2010 distribution as possible atomics parts to build new biological device and systems for specific input and outputs based on graph theory. We are the first group who has applied a novel algorithm to search for input/output relations between the parts to reveal possible construct assemblies. This new approach will chance how the parts registry is used by the scientific community. And the availability of software implementing our algorithm with a very user friendly graphical user interface will allow all the users of the parts registry to explore new and novel constructs according to their parameter with ease. Additionally as the BioGUIDE software is an open source ware , any user can contribute to the development of the application. So, BioGUIDE will be improving with a collaborative effort, which will make it even more widely used among the synthetic biologists.
We also had many collabrations with the teams such as, INSA-Lyon, Lethbridge, WashU through our survey and WARSAW as we have participated in their survey. Also our sister team METU_TURKEY is our main collaborator. They have provided feedback BioGUIDE at different stages of the development. And they had the chance to analyze their constructs input/output relations throughout this collaboration.
ALL TEAMS: The Parts Registry Survey that has been developed by METU_TURKEY_SOFTWARE got response from 253 of participant from 94 teams. Analysis of the survey results we have received so far indicates that we were able outreach to the iGEM community and help them verbalize their concerns and suggestions for the parts registry standards and the maintenance of the database.
WARSAW: Our team members have participated in their survey abour iGEM participants profile.
METU_TURKEY: Beta testing of the algorithm developed and the BioGUIDE software has been performed by METU_TURKEY on few case studies. Additionally they have tested their construct for 2010 competition with our algorithm.
Our main data source for BIO Guide Software Program was the available background information of parts distributed in 2010 iGEM plates (Total of three384-well plates of dried DNA) to the wetlab teams. This data was available through both the parts registry main website (http://partsregistry.org/Main_Page) in XML format and parts registry libraries (http://partsregistry.org/assembly/libraries.cgi?id=31) in Excel format. Data from parts with specific part IDs have been parsed with a custom code developed to modify SAX Parser. Then, the rest of the data which needs to be standardized according to biological importance have been extracted from the Registry of Parts Page manually. The chemical (IPTG, galactose etc.) or physical (UV irradiation, temperature etc) external inputs and proteins synthesized from a biobrick coding sequence can affect promoters on the parts. These effectors are identified under the title “Input”. And the “Output” s of these effectors are classified as inducers (a molecule that starts gene expression), repressors (blocker of attachment of RNA polymerase to promoter), activators (increasing the rate of transcription) and inhibitor s(decreasing the rate of transcription). These standardizations on the database helped us to build the algorithm based on input/output relationships. MySQL Server is used for Database development and organization. All of our illustrations for ER and algorithm is created in SmartDraw (trial version). Java Programming Language, and NetBeans Development environment is used or for software development. The graphical visualization of the software is done with Cyctoscape and yfiles libraries (trial version) are used for the presentation of graphical events. We have utilized css Javascripts for our webdesign. Autodesk Maya 2011 with Academic Licence, Adobe Creative Suite 5 Master Collection (Trial Version) have been used for animations and illustrations. Video tutorial for the BioGUIDE has been created by camstudio and trial versions of Flash and After Effects are also used for the videos.
SAX Parser ( modified )to parse XML files
Java ProramingLanguage, NetBeans Developement environment for software developement
MySQL Server for DataBase
cystoscape for graph visualization
yfiles library for graph events
SmartDraw for illutration of ER and Algorithm
maya & Cinema 4D for 3D animation, Adobe Master Collection and Microsoft Expression Studio for design
CSS, Java Script for web
Synthetic biology has the potential to impact many areas of society. Synthetic biologists may use artificial molecules to reproduce emergent behavior from natural biology, with the goal of creating artificial life or seeking interchangeable biological parts to assemble them into devices and systems that function in a manner not found in nature (Benner and Sismour 2005, Endy 2005, Heinemann and Panke 2006, Luisi 2007, Serrano 2007).There is possibility of causing intentional or accidental harm to humans, agriculture or the environment. While deliberate damage is dealt with under the heading biosecurity, the potential unintended consequences have to be considered under the term biosafety. As a software developer , we have to consider all possible maliciously use of synthetic biology tools. However, it is diffucult to understand for which purposesour tools will be used, bestway avoiding garage bioterrorism is all parts before adding to partsregistry must be checked , looked for toxic affect and any environmental or human harmness. After scanning possible candidate parts, a committe should decide whether novel part can be added parts registry or not.And we can only warn the user about our intention while building the application:
“BioGUIDE v1.0 software is FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY, no medical or diagnostic use for applications of the novel Biobrick constructs generated through our software has been described “
“No military (defense or combat) applications will be allowed in future”
Part Extraction Standards
All information about the parts that are essential in experimental setup of iGEM projects has been utilized. The information for the parts available provided with all three 384 well plates in Spring 2010 distribution have been standardized. Our standardization criteria have been discussed in detail under Database Standardization. ER diagram has been generated which simply describes the organization of the data. Around 70% of the parts information has been fetched by the custom parsing code from XML and Excel files provided by iGEM. Rest of the data had to be collected and organized manually as the organization of these data cannot be standardized to generate an algorithm. This step was one of the most time consuming steps in our project. For each construct and Biobrick the information collected was; Activity, Inducer, Activator, Repressor and Inhibitor for promoters and Inducer, Activator, Repressor and Inhibitor information valid for synthesized molecules (mostly proteins and RNA fragments etc.)
Rules (Image Combinations) In order to build our input/output relations graphs first we run our algorithm on the real combination dataset which contains all few thousand different possible combinations of the biobricks. But after performing all combinations for the first few hundred biobricks application’s rate slowed downed tremendously, which also become very time consuming for displaying biobricks graphs. To overcome this bottleneck we have developed a new strategy, where we have only used the construct combinations of the biobricks distributed within the plates. Moreover, according to information gathered from the subparts of the constructs distrubuted, we also collected the subpart assembly order, such as 1st: promoter, 2nd:rbs, 3rd:coding seq, any internal parts and the Last: terminator. Each specific Biobrick type has been assigned a number as a unique image ID from 1 to 19. Gathering the information on subparts was not a direct forward process. ImageID assembly orders for each construct has been used to extract the type information for each subpart with that construct. This innovative approach helped us to reveal 400 possible brick combinations present within the 3x384 well plates distributed by iGEM in Spring 2010.
For critics, suggestion, or appraisal, you can contact us on software_metuturkey@googlegroups.com
Future Plan
The application we have developed can be used by all iGEM members. As the iGEMs database expands and the recognition of the field of Synthetic Biology increases, data resources from other biological databases such as NCBI might be needed to be integrated to the application. In such a situation, extendibility of the application is vital. New data resources and new functions should be added easily.
Before planning ahead, feedback from other teams and iGEM headquarters about the BioGuide 1.0 will be collected. That will help us to fill in the missing features of the application and check the theories which are basis of our algorithms.
As our application is not geared towards any commercial use and will stay as an academic application, keeping track of the weekly developmental process on the wiki notebook environment was satisfactory. If the need for a commercial application emerges, we should be utilizing professional software development approaches to determine the exact requirements and to facilitate the use of a common language between interdiciplinary members in the team.
For constructing BioGuide 2.0 we have some plans.
Short Term plan:
Next year we are planning to generate BioGuide 2.0 by using all parts data but inorder to do this we will update our part database but easyway is standardization and reorganizing all parts in partsregistrty.org according to our suggestion because re-organizing and normalization are crucial. We are planning to add new tools to improve graphs.Our ultimate aim is finding best pathway based on automated construction and input-output relation. BioGuide 2.0 will be more faster because we are planning to use OODBMS and all all platform will support BioGuide 2.0.
Long term plan:
We want to improve our algoritm and add more parameter to make graphs more effective. Our dream is embeding our software into partsregistry.org so no mere iGEMers will choose parts in real time by using our software.
Suggestions based on PartsRegistry Survey Results
First suggesiton is offering fartnership with Google for easy search and founding a committe to enforce a standardized nomenclature for terminology and parts registry entries.
We strongly suggest starting a forum on how to quantify the performance of promoters and genes to bring an easy to measure standard for the efficiency of the parts. Additionally iGEM should assume the responsibility and provide the measurements for the each promoter and gene included in the distributions. The second choice would beeven better in terms of standardization as all the measurement will be performed by one center under similar conditions and with experienced researchers, which will allow user to compare and contrast the efficiencies of the parts more accurately. We suggest excluding the parts not-working, low rated or with negative feedbacks from the annual distribution plates but still archive them and make their data available through the parts registry. So the while the individuals labs are receiving plates with higher rated, fully working parts for their projects, anyone who wants to work on a more exotic part can search through the achieves and re-vitalize the parts stored there. The challenge of re-vitalization of parts can be encouraged as an collaborative effort. We are sure, all of us would like to see gene-protein and pathway information if these information was integrated into the database and offered automatically for each entry in the database. We are planning to provide this information about the parts to all parts registry users as a build-in option in the next version of BioGuide in iGEM 2011.
Database Standardization
Two main focuses of our project was the organization of the available information about Biobricks on iGEM’s website and development of a software application to help synthetic biologists at the experimental set-up level by providing all available construct combinations for any given input and output relations ,which they can utilize for their own project.
Normalization and re-organization of the part information at iGEM’s web site was needed in order to develop our application, which will automatically search the possible construct combinations. For the organization and analysis of the Biobricks, we used part info for Spring 2010 distribution. The information on all three 384 well plates distributed by iGEM scrutinized and checked individually to specify the standards available and needed. iGEM is providing so many parts within a hierarchical way, but there is no order in the information flow and no common standards. Furthermore, the information bulk is being used in an ineffective manner. Some of the parts distributed are known to be nonfunctional. Web pages for parts contain lots of information, but majority of them, are again not ordered. Moreover, some additional information had to be removed or replaced in such a way that the information for parts can be used effectively. And removal of the redundant bulk information related with parts at iGEM’s web site had been recommended for future.
Although, the final standardization, which we have suggested is not for general public use and it was urgently needed in order to satisfy the needs of our algorithm. But, still it will be a valuable resource, since it summarizes the basic information about the parts.
As the first step to build the proposed standardization template, the headings selected related to parts are listed on Table 1. Submission of part IDs for individual parts is an accepted and quite valuable way of tracking information. Although, every part has unique partID, for every part there is a need to assign unique part names as official iGEM names. Part names will have an important role as they will be providing the short description about the part, which synthetic biologists can immediately recognize and utilize during the construction of unique Biobricks. Additionally unique part names will be helpful to identify the devices with more than one Biobrick in their constructs. Assignment of unique and distinct names for parts describing their nature and content will be helpful to researchers for the recognition of and search for the parts.
Headings Selected From Previous Entry Forms for Indication of Standardized Information
PartID:
PartName:
Bricks:
BrickIDs:
ImageIDs:
RFC10:
Table 1: The table above basically describes and designates qualities of parts which identifies their compositions and demonstrates the status of previously assigned standards. PartID refers to the unique ID number for parts including atomic parts and assemblies. PartName refers to the given unique names to parts. Bricks, refers to the shortcut names which specifies atomic parts. ImageIDs, refers to individual or combination of numbers that are assigned by us. RFCs refers to the states of parts based on RFC standards.
iGEM both provides individual, atomic parts and pre-combined constructs such as devices and systems. Availability of combined constructs is important to the researchers as combining individual bio-bricks one at a time will be very time consuming. These previously merged constructs, serve as the repository for puzzle and they can be used for different purposes. Up to date the largest and most trustworthy source, for synthetic biology and its components, is iGEM’s parts registry. In 2010, iGEM provided over 1000 parts that have initiated many projects. Having more atomic parts available in the iGEM’s repository, will lead to the design of more complex and robust constructs, and we would have a better chance to design different constructs for unique purposes. Also, for the parts that are already available, extra steps needs to be taken for the quality control and surveillance of these products. The quality control of the information for the parts is essential for the future of iGEM and synthetic biology. Even though we have found pre-determined RFC standards useful and included those to our standardized template, some individual parts still requires re-organization of the information as RFC standards alone for the functionality of parts, does not satisfy the needs for wet lab biologists.
Without a question there is an urgent need to build a distinct and specific database well organized with its own standards for synthetic biology; however, development of such a database is not an easy task.
Contact Information of Part Owners and Qualitative Group Comments about Parts
Designers: Mail:
GroupFavorite:
StarRating:
Table 2: The above table simply depicts information about possessors of parts and their contact information and the popularity of the parts for groups. Parameters heading, refers distinctive experimental details unique to the usage of parts which should be decided by groups.
Second step for building the standardized template was to get the phylogenic information about the parts development process which includes the name of the group, designer and contact information, along with the comments from the group on the parts they have submitted. Contact information is especially important for iGEM as other groups who need extra information about the available part can reach to the required information. Even though contacting with the designers of the individual parts which are available is highly encouraged by iGEM, unavailability of contact information points at out the fact that iGEM’s parts registry needs strong re-organization in order to serve to the synthetic biology community properly.
Additionally, the “group favorite” and “starRating” fields are also important for individual evaluation of the parts, which doesn’t get the deserved attention from the iGEM groups. “Group Favorite” defines the confidence on the part by the designer group. “StarRating” defines the related part in terms of popularity and usage efficiency among the groups. According to our observations, most groups are not aware of either of the fields or they are used incorrectly or ineffectively. For example for a part with a full reporter which is known to be functional and gives precise and expected results the StarRating should be at least 2 stars, but for most of the parts in 2010 distribution, it is very difficult to observe a part whose “StarRating” is above one. For quick determination of functionality of the parts these two evaluations are important so they have been included in the proposed standardization template. But, as they were not properly used up to now for the re-organization of the parts information during the development of our software application we had to include all parts to our queries regardless of their evaluations based on “Group Favorites” and “ StarRatings”
Input and Output Characteristics of Parts
-Input:
• Promoter:
• Activity:
• Inducer:
• Activator:
• Repressor:
• Inhibitor:
• Promoter2:
-Output:
• Reporter:
• Reporter2:
• Regulator:
• Regulator2:
-Working Condition:
Table 3: The table above elaborately describes the input relations based on promoters and the output products based on the functional genes and RNAs which are included within the parts. Working condition simply describes any influencing factor or circumstance which is directly related with the functional properties of parts.
Third part of our standardization template includes parameters of contingent input and output elements. These parameters are classified into two groups for simplicity as presented on Table 3. This final part of the standardization template includes the upmost important information about the Biobricks that are required for the BioGuide Software to run its searching algorithm.
Briefly, BioGuide application is designed to catch the input and output relations of individual parts to examine possible Biobricks pathways for specific input and output queries. In other words, at pre-experimental stage, it helps wet lab biologists to design their unique constructs by revealing possible alternative options for pre-determined purposes, along with the primary paths. Our ultimate goal is to improve the algorithm designed for iGEM 2010 and present a new version of the BioGuide in iGEM 2011, which will provide optimum design of constructs for predetermined parameters.
Most of the parts are composed of functional and nonfunctional constructs which are formed by atomic parts. And every part should carry the information for all of its atomic parts within itself. The “input” heading actually stands for promoters. Parts with one or more promoters can be found at iGEM’s Parts Registry. Along with the information on which and how many promoters a part might have, the activity level of promoters are also important to distinguish between a constitutively active promoter or a promoter activated by specific physiological processes or states etc. This information was crucial for us to dissect in order to run our algorithm as it directly affects which inputs can activate the devices or the systems.
Throughout our investigations on the Parts Registry, we found out that much of the terminology was being used ambiguously. Although this might not be vital for synthetic biologists, it is still endeavoring to understand the function of certain regulatory elements which also becomes a time consuming task for the researcher. Thus, we recommend that the explanations of certain regulatory elements should be redefined and fixed especially for synthetic biology for easy communication, sharing and searching of information.
Common misuses of the terminology can guide us to figure out how to construct a standard nomenclature for synthetic biology. We claim that a standard nomenclature is urgently needed for synthetic biology for the following reasons. First of all, synthetic biology is an emerging research discipline and an industrial application area which is highly promising. Secondly, redefinition of the terminology to build a standard nomenclature is needed as some of the terms are prone to be used instead of another causing problems related to misuse for the global communication about synthetic biology. Lastly, the nomenclature has major importance for the construction of a persistent and trustworthy database for synthetic biology which serves for the information exhibition and exchange globally. For instance, there are obvious misunderstandings about the words which are predominantly used for regulation process. We have noticed that, the terms “inhibitor” and “repressor” are being used as equivocally in the part information pages. Like the lactose inhibitor protein, a widely used DNA-binding transcriptional repressor, that have been labeled both as “inhibitor” and “repressor” at iGEM’s Parts Registry. Similar problems resulting from ambiguous use of terminology also observed with regulatory elements. To sum up, we investigated all input elements for promoters and classify these elements in terms of their function, affect and required input element for them. So, we suggest that terminology used for regulation of transcription should be defined clearly on iGEM’s website and correct use of terminology should be enforced.
The second group of parameters was collected under the title “Output”, which refers to products of functional genes. In contradiction, the term “reporter” has also been described within the same list. Reporters are also genes whose products, can be used for screening as an output. According to our group, the usage of the term “reporter” for genes is unnecessary and cause extra complexity for information distribution and gives rise to discrepancies. Instead of using the term “reporter”, predefined “gene” description should be used for genes, which can function as reporters. The special information which is related with the characteristic of that gene should also be presented on part info web page.
Furthermore, the same terminology “reporter” was used for both atomic parts and composite bio-bricks. Also the overall image descriptions for these were defined as “reporters”. We want to point out that using same nomenclature for both atomic genes and for whole functional constructs contributes to the complexity and makes specific explorations difficult through the Parts Registry. So, assigning “reporter” for both atomic parts and for whole constructs is not a good practice. Instead, we are suggesting the usage of other available terminology for the parts listed as reporters, which most of the constructs, now known as reporters, can be grouped into, such as “protein generators”, “composite parts” or “inverters”.
Devices are whole constructs which are functional and have specific and distinct functions. But, as we have observed, unfortunately, the term “device” is also being used for parts which are not functional and do not have specific functional at all. Moreover, within the classification of devices, we argue that some terms are also being used unnecessarily and ambiguously. Devices are classified into five types which are protein generators, reporters, inverters, receivers and senders, measurement devices. For example iGEM defines protein generators as:
Protein generator = promoter + rbs +gene + terminator
Though we accept the definition for protein generators, we observed that there exist numerous parts which are defined as protein generators but actually most of them do not fit to the definition provided above. Although some parts are not functional and do not generate proteins at all, they are classified as protein generators, which makes searching for the parts difficult in the registry. Furthermore, there are also numerous parts which are defined as “composite parts” but actually they fit to the same definition with protein generators. In order to overcome the problem of misuse of device type we have extracted related image ID information for the composite parts. Image ID information helped us to correctly categorize composite parts depending on its individual atomic parts and identify the ones with more than one function, such as being both inhibitor and activator. In other words, we used image and part IDs in order to merge an input for its outputs.
Subtitle working conditions, includes all the detailed information about the experimental properties of parts, and the details about the working process of individual parts and complete devices. Additionally, we marked the subtitle “Working Condition” in our standardization template as potentially the most important title that helps synthetic biologist to better understand the parts functions at iGEM’s part registry database. The main problem we have encounter with the subtitle “working condition” is within most of the parts the details about working process is not enough and not provided regularly.
Examples of Misuse of Terminology:
For Composite Parts:
PartID: BBa_S04055
PartName: Synthetic lacYZ operon
This part is functional and responsible for the production of LacY and LacZ proteins. This part partially fits the definition for “composite part” but actually should be a protein generator as it fits fully to the definition of “protein generators”.
For Protein Generators:
PartID: BBa_J45299
PartName: PchA & PchB enzyme generator
The part which is illustrated above actually fits the definition for “composite part” but in part registry it is classified as protein generator. This part can be functional but it needs a promoter. Even though this part is not functional and is not capable of producing protein, part registry assigns this product as protein generator. We suggest that all parts in the registry, which are composed of more than one atomic part and which are not functional on their own but can be functional, should be classified as “composite parts”.
For Reporters:
PartName: RFP Coding Device with an LVA tag
This functional part is classified as “Reporter” in the parts registry database. It is very clear that this part fits the same description as Protein Generator in Biobrick part registry standards. Although, this part has specific and known functional role, characterizing this part as a reporter is unnecessary and contributes to the level of complexity of information provided. Instead, we suggest that this part should be classified as “protein generator” and related detailed information about the specific function of this part, should be provided in the part information page.
In conclusion, as mentioned above we tried to reorganize and normalize the information about parts which is provided in part registry for 2010 in order to develop our algorithm for the BioGuide application. During this process, we encountered some inconsistencies and misuses of the terminology being used and also inadequacies about the information provided about parts. First of all, we claim that a standard nomenclature should be constituted for future use in the field of synthetic biology. Based on the information gathered according to new nomenclature a professional database should be constructed to address the needs of synthetic biology. This will enable easy information exchange and exhibition globally. Secondly, although there are enough information about parts exists on parts registry database, the information which is provided for parts need to be ordered urgently. Furthermore, there should be new experimental standards which must be introduced to groups in the part submission process for the subtitle “working condition”. These experimental standards will be important because the experimental details about parts are not satisfying the needs of wet-lab biologists for the design and the construction of new Biobricks.
In this section, the step by step functioning of our application, along with the encapsulation of the algorithmic concepts of ‘standardization’ of functional iGEM devices are depicted in pictorial forms called flowcharts. Rectangular boxes represent the encapsulation of implementations of the computer programs to perform the particular tasks stated in that box on the flowcharts. These boxes are sometimes called subprograms, objects or packages in Object Oriented software Engineering context. The diamonds represent decision branching and they are found between two rectangular boxes. The arrows show the direction in which subprograms work and communicate. The subprogram at the head of the arrow starts executing after the termination of the subprogram at the tail of the arrow. Following flowcharts are the high level representations of our algorithms developed for the BioGuide software.
Diagram 1. Flowchart of collection, formatting and storage of devices data algorithm
Information about the iGEM parts had to be collected in a standardized format for our application to function properly. Following data collection custom subprograms is needed to parse and forward the data the application’s database. In order to achieve this we have designed and implemented the algorithm shown in diagram 1. In this algorithm, the first stage was to find the list of part IDs of devices which were supplied by iGEM in Spring 2010 distribution. This information has been collected from two sources 1) plate files in excel format which was available online 2) device data provided in xml format, both provided by iGEM. The last step in the algorithm was to send the collected partID data to the application’s database.
Diagram 2. Flowchart for BioGuide execution before and during user interaction
Diagram 2 presents the main algorithm, which shows how BioGuide application works. In BioGuide the major components are device and Biobrick graphs. While the device graph represents input-output (promoter-regulator) compatibility combination of iGEM devices, the Biobrick graph represents combinations of atomic parts assembled in a device or system. The flowchart shows how these graphs are created and embedded into the program, which displays both of the graphs to the user when launched. Application presents few interactive options to the user when started, which were shown on the flowchart under the horizontal, bolded line. As shown on the diagram 2, there are four interactive tasks BioGuide can do, where the device and Biobricks graphs are utilized. Upon clicking a node on a devices or Biobricks graph, that node changes in size and color and the various functions shown on the flowchart can be performed then after.
Graphical Modeling for Bio-Guide
Graphical Modeling Theory has been applied to construct four different graphs where relations of atomic parts, devices and systems and the functional combinations that can build new constructs are presented for the iGEMs parts registry database. Three graphs are composed of iGEM devices and one graph is based on Biobricks. Each graph comprises a set of vertices or nodes and a set of edges. In the set of nodes each node represents a device, while in the set of edges each edge represents the input-output combination of the nodes. These graphs are directed graphs as the edges are created according to input-output combination. All compatibilities between a regulator and a promoter of an edge is created, where the source of this edge is the device with the corresponding regulator and target of the edge is the device with the promoter in concern.
Fig. 1: A node representing a device
Fig. 2: Arrow representing an edge between two nodes
The atomic structures used in our graphical model have been represented in Figures 1 and 2. A node is represented with a solid circle where the label, the part/device ID according to iGEM standards, of the device is marked on the foreground. The blue arrows between nodes connect the related devices, representing the input-output connectivity. End style of the arrow helps us to determine the direction of the node, like in Figure 2 where the node labeled BBa_S03520 is the source and BBa_JO9250 is the target.
All the four constructed graphs build for BioGuide are directed graphs. So that, for every edge there must be a single source and a target. There is no single edge which is bidirectional. In mathematical form this can be represented as:
If an edge e has node v as source and node w as target then the edge can be expressed as
For a directed graph the combination (v, w) is totally different from (w, v). Therefore,
The direction of the edges has been represented with the arrows, as explained in Figure 2.
The nodes forming their own sub-graphs disconnected from the rest of the nodes have been recognized, which showed us the presence of incompatibility between few regulators and promoters of the devices. We have observed this disconnection in all four of our graphs. The basis of the disconnection has been shown in Figure 3, where the two sub-graphs without any edge that connects them to the main graph has been presented on the right hand side of the diagram. These features classify our graphs as disconnected graphs [1].
Fig. 3: A zoomed in screenshot showing two sub-graphs within the disconnected graph.
"Semi-Simplicity"
A simple graph is a graph in which no more than one edge contains the same set of nodes. So, in a simple graph it is not possible to find more than one edge with the same source and the same target. Additionally, an edge with the same source and target, forming a loop is not allowed. But, in synthetic biology it is possible to construct a device consisting of devices or bio bricks of the same species or type. Accordingly, our graphs are simple graphs with an exception of possible self-containing loops, where the edge starts from and ends on the same node. Our graphs have an exception of having loops and due to this permitted flexibility our graphs are "semi-simple".
For general information about graphs refer to:
[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graph_(mathematics)
In order to develop BioGuide algorithm, there was a need to reorganize and normalize parts information database in partsregistry.org. Information of the parts was processed and developed from partsregistry.org which includes the PartID, PartName, RFC values, etc , designer and contact information and parameters to build a standardized template for our algorithm to run smoothly.
Database standardization is done by analyzing iGEM Spring 2010 distribution and collecting information needed for the standardized parts. Also new parameters are assigned according to parts input-output model like : Inducer, Activator, Repressor, Inhibitor
For each promoter we have assigned their inducers or repressors as input and for protein generator parts we have assigned generated proteins as output which maybe activator or repressor of other devices.
iGEM devices are depicted in pictorial forms called flowcharts, encapsulation of implementations , decision branching and direction are milestones of our algorithm. Following flowcharts are the high level representations of our algorithms developed for the BioGuide software.
We run our algorithm on the real combination dataset in order to build our input/output relations graphs. We also collected the subpart assembly order, such as 1st: promoter, 2nd:rbs, 3rd:coding seq, any internal parts and the Last: terminator. Each specific Biobrick type has been assigned a number as a unique image ID from 1 to 19.
ImageID assembly orders for each construct have been used to extract the type information for each subpart with that construct. This innovative approach helped us to reveal 400 possible brick combinations present within the 3x384 well plates distributed by iGEM in Spring 2010
Four different graphs were constructed based on graphical modeling theory where relations of atomic parts, devices and systems and the functional combinations that can build new constructs are presented for the iGEMs parts registry database. Three graphs are composed of iGEM devices and one graph is based on Biobricks.
Each graph comprises a set of vertices or nodes and a set of edges. In the set of nodes each node represents a device, while in the set of edges each edge represents the input-output combination of the nodes.
We arrange a survey to analyze user needs and response, According to our survey results, 244 participants are completed our survey between 10 to 22.10.2010, 57% of the participant had scientific degrees from B.Sc to Professor and 18% had graduate degrees. 18% of participants are enrolled in their teams as either Instructors or Advisors.INSA-Lyon, Lethbridge, WashU are dedicated as collaborators with more than 60% team participation. You can learn more on survey results on our collaboration page
Attribution and Contributions
The BioGUIDE software is a proud product of METU_TURKEY_SOFTWARE group where the students have presented the problem and come up with the solution with minor advising. This project was not a part of an ongoing project in any of the advisors.
The biologist of the team have done the preliminary database standardization by analyzing and collected data from the iGEM Spring 2010 distribution. All the algorithms have been developed by the soon-to-be computer scientist in the group. The Parts registry survey and standardization of the database information on parts have been developed through a colloborotative effort within the group.
Additionally all the logo, illustrations, animations, video and other visual media and web design has been created by the design team in the group.
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The speed of the RBS rescue plan underlines the depth of concern in official circles over the Edinburgh group’s finances.
Fears that RBS (down 31p to 65p) could run out of cash if wholesale lending markets remain shut have wiped over £30billion off the bank’s shares this week alone.
The government will get 60 percent of the bank in return for $35B, which we will consider as cash raised.
The bank survived revolutions, the Great Depression, and two world wars, but finally succumbed to the credit crunch. The banks current and final CEO, Fred Goodwin, reined in an age when competition is sin and self centered greed is virtuous.
Can one even wonder why Goodwin began a frantic hunt for the leveraged loan buyouts and subprime-backed loan portfolios as the credit bubble expanded? He spent almost $90B on takeovers since he became CEO in 2000.
Fred Goodwin became Europe’s highest profile casualty of the credit crunch after striking a deal too many at Royal Bank of Scotland
RBS was on Monday forced to get 20 billion pounds ($34.5 billion) in emergency funds. Chief Executive Goodwin stepped down, and Chairman Tom McKillop will follow next year.
Goodwin, a steely Scot, was the longest serving boss of a UK bank after becoming chief executive in 2000, but paid the price for his ill-timed takeover of parts of ABN AMRO last year.
Well, it’s more like “after striking as many deals as he could.” After all, the new capitalist model is to burn the flares at both ends while taking as much as you can and leaving the bank to crash.
Goodwin told you so himself when he said he “had to go some time.” Going is what usually happens to a CEO after a second fund raising. It would be nice to think that being forced out was the price he paid for his ill-timed takeover of parts of ABN AMRO last year, but the reality is that he was paid the price for the ill-timed acquisition. We mentioned this before.
The buy out of ABN was a botch to begin with, it made no sense except to the ones directly involved with the fees, royalties and sundry of other payoffs and kick backs, all quite legal if not proper I assure you. Show me the directors and insiders who benefited from them and I’ll show you who’s protecting Goodwin. But Mr. Goodwin well knows that a CEO is just the right rank for a patsy, high enough to quench blood thirst of angry shareholders and draw the attention of investigators, while low enough to give up with out skipping a beat.
Goodwin’s dream was to take as much as he could. He did just that.
Goodwin, who became the U.K.’s most highly paid CEO after the 24 billion-pound acquisition of National Westminster Bank Plc in 2000, has waived his right to bonuses and compensation for early termination of his contract and won’t receive about 1.2 million pounds for forfeiting his 12-month notice period, spokesman Carolyn McAdam said. He will continue to draw his salary until Hester takes over, helping the bank sell assets, reduce jobs and lessen its dependence on capital markets funding.
He should have returned bonuses from the heyday of the bubble, which is when he really should have been fired. Instead, management slams the door on an empty barn and Goodwin et al. make off with billions:
RBS is in advanced talks with two buyers to sell its insurance business, Goodwin said on today’s call. He didn’t say how much the bank may get for the business. The company also is looking at selling parts of businesses, assets and buildings to bolster its capital, Goodwin said.
2008-08-10 – Loss:
The Royal Bank of Scotland gave its second quarter 2008 results Friday and did something it had never done before. After 40 years in business, RBS reported its first loss loss, a record $55.3B. The bank also took $11.3B in write-downs. We were unable to determine total Level 3 assets, but the bank’s SFAS 159 comes in at $1.6B.
It said Friday that the charges were partly offset by a gain of 812 million pounds from the changing value of its own debt.
Here’s the tally thus far:
Write-Downs/Charge-Offs: $3.6B + 11.3B = $14.9B
Cash Raised: $24B
Level III Assets $0.0
Loan Loss Reserves: $2.84B
We now sum all the distresses to get Royal Bank of Scotland’s current Misery Index of $41.73B. <>
2008-06-15 – Victory:
Royal Bank of Scotland declared victory from the right issue it announced last week. The bank raised $24bn of new capital. the $24 billion is already accounted for in our tally.
2008-06-06- Geting More More More:
RBS announced a rights issue, this week. The capital is meant to shore up a balance sheet battered by the battle over ABN Amro acquisition, and after massive write-downs on credit investments.
2008-06-04 – Raided:
Is the Royal Bank of Scotland beyond the long reach of the royal law? We may have an answer from an announcement that Britain’s version of the SEC, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), raided the bank 13 days ago:
Barclays Plc and Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc were raided by the U.K. antitrust regulator as part of an investigation into the price of loans to accountants, lawyers and other professional services firms.
The two banks were visited 12 days ago, Corinne Gladstone, a spokeswoman from the Office of Fair Trading said in an interview today. London-based Barclays said it approached the OFT with information about “inappropriate” contacts with one department in exchange for leniency on March 17.
Maybe we can start a count of the number of years in prison sentences for bank officials. <>
2008-05-14 – Outrageous:
Royal Bank of Scotland’s proposed rights issue was formally approved yesterday for $24B. The bank reminds me of a snake eating its own tail — this band aid can’t begin to stop the gushing from wounds opened by the acquisition of Dutch bank ABN Amro and the US subprime mortgage market. It was a forced move which only further fattens its usurers and elites, but delays the inevitable fatal hemorrhage.
In addition to the $3.6B in write-downs, we now count $24B in raised capital.
2008-04-22 – Unrighteous:
Royal Bank of Scotland first denied, then delayed, and finally confessed to the outrageous rights issue announced today:
Although the bank said at its annual results last month that it did not plan any significant asset sales, analysts at Cazenove said in a note this week that they expected the bank’s managers to pursue a number of other small disposals.
Forcing investors in Royal Bank of Scotland to come to grips with the most dilutive issue in the bank’s history:
Britain’s second largest bank will record write-downs of $11.7 billion and raise $23.9 billion in new capital to cover exposure to toxic U.S. loans
Royal Bank of Scotland wants to make sure everyone knows that the acquisition of Dutch rival ABN Amro has nothing to do with laying off 200 staff members of it’s global banking and markets business this week.
A spokesman for RBS refused to comment on changes to its workforce but said: “Most global financial institutions are reviewing their business in light of the current market conditions and we’re no exception”
I don’t believe you, but I don’t blame you either. In a world where ”competition is sin” according to David Rockefeller how could you resist the take down of your primary rival at the cost of only two hundred staffers?
About a month after the Royal Bank of Scotland reported earnings, someone noticed something funny, staggering actually:
Royal Bank of Scotland’s portfolio of mortgage-backed securities more than doubled to about £68.3bn last year after it led the consortium that bought the Dutch bank ABN Amro.
The nail biting is over as the results and consensus are in. And, the initial conclusion from most analysts was that RBS’s figures were far from reassuring.
If Sir Fred Goodwin had hoped the publication of a full set of audited results would help ease the stock market’s concerns about Royal Bank of Scotland’s performance, he will have been disappointed.
RBS came in with a pretax profit for the year to Dec 31 2007 of £7.3B ($14.5B), up 9 pct compared with the previous year, exclusive of earnings of businesses acquired from Dutch rival ABN Amro. The bank also raised its total dividend for 2007 to 33.2 pence per share, an increase of 10 pct. But the results could not deflect attention from the bank’s larger-than-expected write-downs stemming from the U.S. subprime housing crisis. Those write-downs of £1.6B ($3.2B) are due largely to a £456M ($904M) write-down on its exposure to U.S. bond insurers after they were hit by a rating downgrade.
The banks remaining exposure is listed as £8.8B ($13.4B) in commercial mortgages, £2.5B ($3.8B) to bond insurers, and a leveraged loan portfolio of £8.8B ($13.4B). Regarding that portfolio:
Johnny Cameron, head of RBS’s Global Markets business, stressed that – in the case of the bank’s £8.8bn leveraged loan portfolio – the writedowns reflected mark-to-market valuations that did not reflect the quality of the underlying loans. “We and most banks are unwilling to sell at a price that is quite wrong based on fundamentals,” he said.
Well… just because your level three assets fall short of the hoped-for value doesn’t mean that value is closer to their true worth in the long run. Indeed, even leveraged loans are pretty questionable right about now. Also, we will certainly see other write-downs worthy of immediate mark-down but not counted today. We will generously count the estimated write-down of $1.9B made only 48 hours ago against the actual of $3.6B. So RBS missed the mark by $1.7B.
Royal Bank of Scotland is set to report full fear 2007 earnings on Thursday, February 28, after market close. The company is reportedly like a confident athlete who expects a great performance before a championship match. And since earnings season has come to this, we will likely see a grand performance from the bank and CEO Sir Fred Goodwin.
Goodwin and his boardroom colleagues are relaxed about RBS’s financial health … barring a stomach-churning deterioration in the credit markets…
For much of the troubled year, turmoil swirled around everything from a rights issue to speculation about the bank’s low capital ratios, damaged in the take-down of Dutch bank ABN Amro last year. Through it all, the bank remained mum until December:
Last December RBS took a GBP 950 million, or roughly $1.9 billion, write down on its mortgage holdings, which was less than the market was expecting, and said that it expected to produce an operating profit and earnings per share “well ahead of market consensus.”
RBS said that net of hedges and writedowns, it had GBP 1.1 billion (or roughly $2.2 billion) of high grade CDOs containing commercial loan collateral, prime and subprime mortgage collateral, as well as GBP 1.3 billion (or roughly $2.6 billion) of exposure to “mezzanine CDOs based predominantly on residential mortgage collateral.” RBS marked the high grade CDOs at 90% of face value, and the mezzanine CDOs at 70% of face value, citing “outputs from our proprietary model, market data, and prudent valuation adjustments.”
Only RBS knows exactly what securities it owns, and the market price can vary dramatically. But a source on a Wall Street trading desk (who is not commenting on RBS specifically), says that in general, the high-grade CDOs are worth between 35 cents on the dollar and 75 cents on the dollar, and the mezzanine CDOs are worth between 10 cents to 50 cents on the dollar. That would imply substantial addition writedowns for RBS.
It is from this potential write-down that the bank will use all of its championship skills to deflect investors’ attention. First it will announce a record profit above £10.3B ($20.3B), up from £9.4B ($18.5B) last year. Any revelations of further losses on bad credit lines will offset that with a whopping 5% increase annual payout.
RBS is expected to announce about £400m ($0.7B) of additional write-downs stemming from its exposures to investments affected by the US sub-prime lending crisis. But the profit rise will still represent an increase of some 10% year on year.
Will Royal Bank of Scotland prevail Thursday or be upset? The only sure thing is that no one will remember if all that 90% rated junk (exposure) turns out to be 35% or less.
So, we begin our tally with the $1.9B it announced in December and look for another $700M on Thursday.
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I know that the RBS scandal is long past and that Fred ‘the shred’ has cashed in and gone but the effects still linger. I live in Helsinki where banks are still considered as monuments to sobriety but my memories of how scary it was when RBS tottered still plays on my mind when I husband my dwindling resources at Sampo her in Helsinki. It could happen here too. It could happen anywhere.
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October 7, 2014 rossgrady
It always takes a little while, at the start of every recruiting season, to calibrate one’s level of empathy such that you don’t wind up passing folks on to the next interview when you know they’re just going to fail it miserably. I feel like that calibration process is actually happening more quickly this year, at least.
What happened today? I listened to the latest YOB and liked it better than the other ones I’ve listened to previously. So that’s at least one metal album that I’m into this year.
The Supreme Court refused to hear a bunch of different appeals of lower court rulings striking down anti-same-sex marriage laws, which means that in those jurisdictions, those laws remain null & void. But what that means for the rest of the country remains unclear. Meanwhile, it’s all but certain that the Roberts Court is going to screw us all over in myriad other ways, including more attempted gutting of the Affordable Care Act.
Dinner was an excellent gumbo at Geer St. Garden. The evening has involved watching computer science lectures on YouTube and struggling with which microphone to use for an online videoconference. All investment in the future; precious little payoff in the present. Oh well. We’ll always have YOB.
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Kudos for Sweeney, both real and fake
Posted By Michael Symons On July 29, 2011 @ 12:00 pm In Uncategorized | Comments Disabled
It’s a big day for recognition for Stephen Sweeney — both the real Senate president and his fake Twitter handle.
Sweeney was named by Philadelphia Magazine in its “Best of Philly 2011” as its “Politician Who’s Ahead of the Curve.”
“The president of the New Jersey State Senate has been pushing for shared municipal services for a decade, long before this became a buzz phrase in state funding crises. When will we listen?”
The website Politico, meanwhile, last night posted its annual ‘50 Politicos to Watch [1]‘ list for 2011. Among the ‘top tweeters [2],’ and the winner in the ‘fake politician category’ is @SenSweeney [3], which skewers Sweeney (with lots of typos due to “these ironworker sausage fingers”) and anyone in his sights.
“The parody-politician Twitter category is crowded, especially since the success of @MayorEmanuel, the doppelgänger that followed Rahm Emanuel on the campaign trail, then vanished and was outed as the work of a Chicago journalism professor who snagged a book deal. But @SenSweeney, created in March to razz the Democratic president of the New Jersey state Senate, is really coming into his own. The real Sweeney has been in the news lately for seeming to turn against his onetime ally Gov. Chris Christie: “I want to punch him in his head,” the senator, who is not on Twitter, told a columnist. @SenSweeney’s shtick generally consists of mocking Sweeney’s blue-collar pretensions, machine politics and distaste for liberals. Sample tweet, directed at a national progressive group that targeted Sweeney: “Hey, everybody, I’m gonna eat some native american food in my kimono tonight w a sherpa. whpo’s progressive now, f—-ers?” Another sample tweet, directed at Christie’s official account: “@GovChristie Lissen here, tubs. You keep this s—- uip and we’re gonna pass a tax on cheeseburgers. Now pipe down.” New Jersey sources say the author’s identity is a mystery.”
URL to article: http://blogs.app.com/capitolquickies/2011/07/29/kudos-for-sweeney-both-real-and-fake/
[1] 50 Politicos to Watch: http://www.politico.com/50-politicos-to-watch-2011/
[2] top tweeters: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0711/59944.html
[3] @SenSweeney: http://twitter.com/#!/SenSweeney
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November 2012 Blog Posts (32)
Blues jazz guitarist Mickey Baker has died at 87
RIP Mickey Baker Gone But Not Forgotten!
Mickey Baker died near Toulouse, France, aged 87. Mickey Baker, also known as Mickey "Guitar" Baker (October 15, 1925 – November 27, 2012) was an American guitarist. He is widely held to be a critical force in the bridging of rhythm and blues and rock and roll, along with Bo Diddley, Ike Turner, and Chuck Berry. He was…
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Artist Rosemary Marchetta talks about her experience at River City Reunion, and her anniversary project
"Anyone that feels they want to make art should make art."
Rosemary Marchetta: Nostalgia for an era gone by...…
Photographer Robert Altman talks about his amazing career, the sixties, Tim Leary, Jagger and Taj Mahal
"The bright light is that the history we created made indelible changes in the hearts and minds of millions."
Robert Altman: Images of Love, Peace and Trips
Robert Mark Altman is an American…
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Writer/astrologer Helen Weaver talks about Kerouac, Ginsberg, Corso and her awakening in Greece
"it was in Greece that I had my spiritual awakening. It was something about the light. The light and the colors..."
Helen Weaver: The Awakener
Helen Weaver was born in 1931 in Madison, Wisconsin and grew up…
Guitarist Rob Zolezzi (aka Robby Z) talks about Otis Rush, Shane Dwight, and his Blues experience
"Blues music originated from natural sounds... trains, horses and such. It is basic and real. It is what much music is based on today."
Rob Zolezzi: Fire on the axe…
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East Coaster Albert Cummings talks about Double Trouble, Jim Gaines, Texas Blues; and his own paths
"I think the blues was the beginning of all music we know today. It is a music that can’t be faked."
Albert Cummings:
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Artist Alex M. Bustillo, an inspiring/audacious creative artist talks about philosophie, literature and music
"Art is the way we read a feeling with the tools that we have."
Alex M. Bustillo: Artistic synesthesia
Alex M. Bustillo is an international artist par excellence. Born in Miami, Florida and…
Conversation with Beat Poet ruth weiss about the Cellar, Blues, Jazz, Sappho, Beats, and Poetry
"When I look into the past – All Seems to Fit into ITS RIGHT TIMING"
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Record producer/writer Joe Boyd talks about the "White Bicycles" and the music of past and present days
"My productions try to sound warm and real, with a listener able to imagine a live performance happening around them with nothing added."
Joe Boyd: Making Real Music
Joe Boyd is a record and film producer. Born in Boston in 1942,…
An Interview with Minneapolis band of Lone Crows: An unique brand of catastrophic Rock to the Blues feeling
"Blues is about a feeling and that feeling is something everyone who's ever lived has had."
The Lone Crows:
Blues on the "City of Lakes"…
An Interview with writer/blogger Levi Asher of Literary Kicks, one of the earliest popular literary websites
"The music scenes in “On The Road” are some of the best scenes in the book. This is jazz itself, captured in prose."
Levi Asher: Literary Kicks
Levi Asher, born Marc…
New Yorker Dave Fields talks about Hubert Sumlin, Big Apple's blues scene and his own music paths
"I hear people try to copy it today but it’s hard. The Chess played the way they lived. Times have changed. Music today reflects that."
Dave Fields: Blues Detonation in Big Apple
Dave Fields has…
Greek American writer Stephanie Nikolopoulos talks about Kerouac, David Amram, Jazz, and Beat family
"The legacy of the Beats is their words! Their honest, beautiful words set down on paper, giving comfort and hope to many."
Stephanie Nikolopoulos: Burning Furiously Beautiful
Stephanie Nikolopoulos is…
The Blues Foundation presents the Keeping the Blues Alive (KBA) Awards 2013
2013 KBA Award winners anounced!
The Blues Foundation will honor 15 individuals and organizations with its 2013 Keeping the Blues Alive (KBA) Awards during a recognition luncheon Friday, February 1, 2013, in Memphis, Tennessee. Each year, The Blues Foundation presents the KBA Awards to individuals and organizations that have made…
Louisiana based musician Peter Novelli talks about Dr. John, Sonny Landreth, Augie Meyers, and NOLA
"Louisiana roots music is special; it has a feel that doesn’t exist anywhere else. Louisiana has so many true legends in music."
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Vancouver’s bluesman James ‘Buddy’ Rogers talks about his blues buddies and Canadian scene
"Open up and realize Blues is universal and not boring, sad, and rough around the edge whiskey voice music."
James "Buddy" Rogers: Me and my guitar
Most blues musicians can proudly recall…
Playwright of "Beat" Paavo Hall talks about Kerouac, Burroughs, Ginsberg, Snyder, and Clellan-Holmes
"A beat motto and what I've learned from the Beats would be: When the going gets weird, procrastinate."
Paavo Hall: The Beat Odyssey
Yale playwright Paavo Hall was born in Bamberg,…
New Yorker Wildcat O'Halloran talks about Bo Diddley, Albert Collins, New England's scene and his band
"Blues helps us deal with the ups and downs of life...well, ain't that kind of like what a religion does?"
Wildcat O' Halloran: NY Bluezism
Hottest guitar-driven high-energy blues band ever to come out…
An Interview with Texan Aaron Burton: The musical heritage of Texas through the prism of the folk blues
"Life - I believe everyone has experiences that could be put to music."
Aaron Burton: Old recipe of blues
Aaron Burton is a young Texan guitarist, mandolinist, and…
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Boy Scout kept momentum for road sign from flagging - News Journal
I first heard about it in 2008," Chris said, when he and his dad went to a Brandywine Hundred oral history event hosted by County Councilman Bob Weiner and James Hanby Sr., a magistrate and preservation activist.
By then, Weiner had put in a proposal for the sign, as had the Department of Special Services. But they sat idle as Chris, of Troop 67 and Springer Middle School, made the naming his project for a Community merit badge.
Boy Scout kept momentum for road sign from flagging
A decades-old idea became reality Sunday with the help of a Boy Scout who, along the way, got a lesson not only in Delaware history and heritage, but also in the inertia of government.
At the unveiling of a sign marking the lane to Talley Day Park and the Brandywine Hundred Library as J. Harlan Day Drive, Chris Durgin, 13, was hailed as "the Scout who made it happen."
The idea to name the road for Day, who sold the land for the park to the county, began with the 1975 sale, and was revived when Day died in 1981.
"I first heard about it in 2008," Chris said, when he and his dad went to a Brandywine Hundred oral history event hosted by County Councilman Bob Weiner and James Hanby Sr., a magistrate and preservation activist.
County Executive Paul G. Clark said the sign idea was brought to his attention when he took office and he immediately approved its installation.
No explanation has surfaced for why the idea took 36 years.
"It shouldn't have taken so long," Clark said, adding the sign honoring the historic Day family is the start of more recognition. A local history section soon will be created in the library, he said.
Hanby, the master of ceremonies at Sunday's unveiling, praised the teen -- whose great-grandfather's name is on the sign.
"Through this whole process, Chris has kept everyone's feet to the fire," Hanby said. "He has contacted numerous elected officials at both the state and county level to get this project completed. When others of us let it drop off the radar screen, it was Chris who again brought focus to the mission we here today are completing."
Octogenarian John William Day Sr., son of the sign's namesake, said there were times he didn't think he'd live to see the sign. "I'm very happy," he said, shaking Chris's hand. "Thank you."
John Day's friend John Stewart, 82, said, "I love it. ... Mr. Day would be so proud, he really would."
But John Day gazed at the sign and said, "Mabel. It should have said 'Mabel and J. Harlan Day Drive.' My mother sacrificed just as much as my father did."
Write to robin brown at The News Journal, Box 15505, Wilmington, DE 19850; fax 324-5509; call 324-2856; or e-mail rbrown@delawareonline.com.
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Hollywood Heartbreaker
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Being late to an interview lands her the biggest job opportunity of her life.
He may be rich and successful—but he’s just this side of miserable.
Can a wannabe be The One for the biggest star in Hollywood?
Cassie Carroll came to Hollywood with big dreams that never materialized. Acting isn’t even on the back burner anymore—it’s completely off the stove. Working for a third-rate agent, Cassie hopes to land a new job that will give her credibility, as well as help pay the rent. Late to her interview, she swerves to avoid hitting a dog—and totals the car of Hollywood’s leading action superstar. Surprisingly, she walks away from their encounter with a job—as the sexiest man alive’s personal assistant.
Rhett Corrigan is bored with the movies he makes and the drop-dead gorgeous model he’s dating. He’s afraid that Hollywood has typecast him—and that he’ll never be able to break out of his action mold and try new acting challenges. When Cassie Carroll literally slams into his life, she brings a breath of fresh air and common sense to his world. She pushes him to be a better actor and a better man.
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Former burglar on demand, Emily Atterberry has left her life of crime behind. Or so she thinks until she stumbles on a piece of her past holding clues to her biological family’s identity. She feels guilty but steals it, hoping it will lead to the answers she is searching for. Detective Armand Lecavalier is investigating recent luxury car thefts and is convinced Emily knows more than she’s saying. He needs to find out what she knows to prove to the big-time police precincts he’s more than just a small-town officer. Thrown together, Emily and Armand find it hard to remain professional. All they want to do is have fun—with and without handcuffs. But can Armand look past his code of conduct for love or is Emily facing time behind bars?
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They say love is blind.
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Ravens release Thomas after on-field altercation
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens are abruptly parting ways with seven-time Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas two days after an on-field altercation with teammate Chuck Clark, the team announced.
The Ravens announced they had terminated his contract for personal conduct that has adversely affected the team. The Ravens are expected to try to void his $10 million guaranteed salary this season. It is expected the safety will file a grievance.
A source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that Thomas punched Clark during Friday’s practice.
Thomas posted on his Instagram story 21 minutes after the Ravens officially announced his release.
“Appreciate the Ravens organization for the opportunity,” he wrote. “Had a great run .. Wish things would have ended different but you live and you learn. Thank you [Ravens GM] Eric DeCosta and everyone else who played a role in bringing him to B-More. Wish you guys the best.”
Thomas, 31, was sent home Friday and has not returned to the Ravens’ facility since his on-field altercation with Clark. This was the second fiery exchange with a teammate for Thomas, who confronted nose tackle Brandon Williams after a loss to Cleveland 11 months ago. Thomas also missed or was late to several meetings throughout his 17 months in Baltimore, a source added.
The Dallas Cowboys are the leading contender to sign him, sources told Schefter.
The Ravens wanted to split from Thomas so badly that they are willing to take a major financial hit and move forward without a proven replacement for him. They will take a $15 million salary-cap hit for releasing him, unless they are able to void his $10 million guaranteed salary this season for conduct detrimental to the team. If the Ravens can avoid paying him the guaranteed money, Thomas will count $5 million against the cap this season and $10 million next year.
Without Thomas, the Ravens are inexperienced at free safety. DeShon Elliott, a 2018 sixth-round pick, is expected to step in for Thomas for now. The Ravens like his aggressiveness and upside, but Elliott has been limited to six games in two NFL seasons because of injuries.
This marks the second tumultuous divorce for Thomas. His nine years in Seattle ended with him extending a middle finger to Seahawks coach Pete Carroll while being carted off the field with a leg injury. A little over a year and a half ago, the Ravens were lauded for luring Thomas away from his verbal agreement with the Kansas City Chiefs and signing him to a four-year, $55 million deal, the largest given to a defensive player in franchise history.
Thomas reached the Pro Bowl in his first and only season in Baltimore, but he struggled mightily at times. He gave up on an 88-yard touchdown run by Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb in Week 4 and then got stiff-armed by Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry in the playoffs.
The breaking point came Friday in the team’s fourth training camp practice of the year. After Thomas blew a coverage, Clark angrily ripped off his helmet and threw it to the ground. Thomas then punched Clark, a source said. Both players were separated by teammates and coaches. It’s unusual for two players in the same position group to fight.
That led to Baltimore parting ways with one of its biggest stars three weeks before the start of the regular season.
Original article: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29723620/sources-ravens-cut-trade-earl-thomas-dispute
UFC on ESPN 15 rookie report: Grading the newcomers in Las Vegas
Ravens RELEASE Earl Thomas
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The most comprehensive guide to the Fifty Shades of Grey filming and books locations.
Fifty Shades Locations Guide
The Fifty Shades of Grey book trilogy is set in the beautiful Pacific Northwest cities of Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington. When Universal made the first movie filming was primarily done in Vancouver B.C., with secondary scenery filmed in Seattle, Washington. For Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed the filming was again mostly in Vancouver BC, but also included Whistler BC, and the south of France. This book takes you to locations used from all three of the books and movie filming. It leads you to real life and fictional places from the story, and their movie-magic stand-ins. It also includes links to Google Maps of the cities so you can easily navigate the locations.
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Explore the Heathman Hotel & Bainbridge Cove
We take you through Portland and Seattle landmarks within the books including the Heathman Hotel, Voodoo Donuts and Bainbridge Cove.
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The Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy is set in the beautiful Pacific Northwest cities of Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington. When Universal made the first movie, filming was primarily done in Vancouver B.C., with secondary scenery filmed in Seattle, Washington. This book takes you to locations in all three cities, visiting sites from the books and movie filming. It leads you to real life and fictional places from the story, and their movie-magic stand-ins. It also includes links to Google Maps of the cities with marked locations. I hope you have a fun time visiting the places featured in the books, and seeing how they became new locations for the movie.
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In 1962, the United States government enlists the help of Mutants with superhuman abilities to stop a malicious dictator who is determined to start world war III.
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Jervois to Receive Environmental Approval to Drill Gold Target in Uganda
By: TheNewswire.com - RSS (Media)
August 13, 2020 at 19:11 PM EDT
- Jervois to receive final environmental approval from the National Environment Management Authority ("NEMA") to drill the CC copper-gold target in the Kilembe area of western Uganda.
- Initial 1,000 metres of core drilling to be completed in compliance with all COVID-19 operational workplace requirements.
- Jervois has mobilised to site and expects drilling to commence within a fortnight.
- Jervois CEO Bryce Crocker temporarily relocates to US to progress the Company's Idaho Cobalt Operations ("ICO"), with BFS due for public release in September 2020 and project financing negotiations continuing.
TheNewswire - 14 August 2020 - Jervois Mining Limited (the "Company" or "Jervois") (ASX:JRV) (TSXV:JRV) (OTC:JRVMF) is pleased to advise it is recommencing drilling activities at its Kilembe area properties in western Uganda following a hiatus during COVID-19 restrictions.
Jervois has been advised by the Government of Uganda that it shall shortly receive the signed environmental approval from NEMA to execute an initial 1,000 metres of diamond core drilling on the CC copper-gold target in the Kilembe area of western Uganda. As detailed in its 26 June 2020 ASX release, Jervois plans to test targets where it recovered high-grade copper-gold rock chip samples at surface, which were also coincidental with gold in soil anomalies. An interpreted structural feature defined from ground magnetics, which is coincident with the surface rock chip and soil samples (see ASX announcement 22 January 2020), will be tested with this drilling. Jervois was previously scheduled to drill these targets in Q1 2020, until COVID-19 field restrictions in Uganda forced demobilisation.
The drilling team has mobilised to site in western Uganda in order to commence drill pad preparations for the commencement of physical drilling, anticipated within two (2) weeks. Work crews have mobilised to the field under registered permits, and in compliance with both Ugandan and Jervois COVID-19 requirements under enhanced safety and health protocols.
The programme will be conducted utilising Jervois' in-country geological professionals and regular East African drilling contractor, whom have safely executed the Company's prior workplans in conjunction with Jervois' ongoing and modified Community Engagement programme. Jervois has implemented strict Standard Operating Procedures ("SOP's") which will be carefully followed by the field teams throughout the drilling.
Whilst COVID-19 impacts continue, Jervois is excited to be restarting activities across its global footprint in a safe and responsible manner. Jervois's Chief Executive Officer, Bryce Crocker, has relocated to the United States for the second half of 2020 to advance financing for the Idaho Cobalt Operations.
On behalf of Jervois Mining Limited,
Bryce Crocker, Chief Executive Officer
Bryce Crocker
bcrocker@jervoismining.com.au
Nathan Ryan
NWR Communications
nathan.ryan@nwrcommunications.com.au
Mob: +61 420 582 887
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The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Dean Besserer, P.Geol., the GM Exploration for the Company and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
This news release may contain certain "Forward-Looking Statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. When used in this news release, the words "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "target, "plan", "forecast", "may", "schedule" and other similar words or expressions identify forward-looking statements or information. These forward-looking statements or information may relate to exploration work to be undertaken in Uganda, the reliability of third-party information, and certain other factors or information. Such statements represent the Company's current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social risks, contingencies and uncertainties. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements or information to reflect changes in assumptions or changes in circumstances or any other events affections such statements and information other than as required by applicable laws, rules and regulations.
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Episode 1 also reviewed here: Anime 1st episodes 2018: C
Also known as: Hataraku Saibou
Director: Ken'ichi Suzuki
Writer: Yuuko Kakihara
Original creator: Akane Shimizu
Actor: Akinori Egoshi, Akira Ishida, Anzu Haruno, Aya Endo, Ayako Kawasumi, Chitose Morinaga, Daiki Hamano, Daisuke Ono, Gakuto Kajiwara, Hikaru Akao, Hiroki Maeda, Hiroyuki Yoshino, Junichi Yanagita, Juri Kimura, Kaito Takeda, Kana Hanazawa, Kazuaki Kobayashi, Kikuko Inoue, Kousuke Toriumi, Mai Nakahara, Mamiko Noto, M.A.O, Maria Naganawa, Mariko Higashiuchi, Mikako Komatsu, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Riki Kitazawa, Rikiya Koyama, Saori Hayami, Satoshi Hino, Sho Nogami, Shoya Chiba, Taito Ban, Takahiro Sakurai, Toa Yukinari, Tomo Muranaka, Tomoaki Maeno, Tomokazu Sugita, Yui Ishikawa, Yuichi Nakamura
Keywords: anime, favourite
Website category: Anime 2018
Review date: 25 July 2019
It's genuinely different. (Okay, there's also been stuff like Osmosis Jones, but even so this isn't something you see every day.) It's about the life of the cells in your body. It's a surprisingly lovable combination of fun characters, seriously educational content and ultra-violence.
Firstly, the scientific accuracy. There are points where the show's toned down the gruesomeness of what really happens, but that's just taking things from "insanely" to "very very very". What happens in your body every day is massive death and carnage. Your body contains 37.2 trillion cells, most of which have a lifespan in days even when something hideous doesn't happen to them. (White blood cells might live for about thirteen days, although it varies since there are lots of different kinds of them. Red blood cells for about 120 days and a liver cell for about eighteen months.)
Your initial impressions of this show will probably be:
(a) Red Blood Cell is lovely! The platelets! I want to hug them all.
(b) AMAZING GORE. The white blood cells hunt and kill bad things all day, every day... and they don't use guns. They've got knives. Big ones. (Well, except for Macrophage and her terrifying meat cleavers, mallets, baseball bats, axes, etc. Do not mess with Macrophage. You wouldn't want to, though, since she's sweet and maternal even when battering Staphylococcus bacteria into bloody chunks.) If I had to choose one image to represent this show, it would be serene, sexy Macrophage in the title sequence with her frilly maid outfit, happy smile and hand that's dripping with someone else's blood.
That said, though, the plotting's a bit one-dimensional. The cast are all hard-working cells. They have their own personalities and foibles, but they'll almost always be focused on doing their jobs. (That's even paradoxically true of the baddies, which are similarly fulfilling their function as bacteria or whatever. Cancer's a special case, though.) This restricts the plotting. Almost every episode is A Bad Real Thing That Can Happen To Your Body. The cast's personalities bring a lot of colour and humour to that, but the show, underneath, can be a bit predictable.
It's also possible that specific storylines might connect with you personally. If you have a family member with cancer, for instance, who knows how you'll react to the cancer two-parter? (I will, though, point out that those episodes were praised as "very accurate" by a cancer researcher, Dr. Satoru Otsuka, of the molecular neuro-oncology department of Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia.)
Our heroes include:
1. Red Blood Cell. She's a postal worker, whose job is transporting oxygen around the body. This one, alas, has no sense of direction. However she's also earnest, friendly and absolutely incapable of giving up. Listen out for her adorable little "ooo" in the show's theme song, which is mostly sung by Red Blood Cell and White Blood Cell. (In-character theme songs are the best.)
2. White Blood Cell (a neutrophil). Completely bone-white from head to toe, both in clothes and skin colour. (Except when splattered with blood, which is usually.) Stoic, humourless and devoted to his incredibly violent job, but also very fond of Red Blood Cell. Thinking about it, he's lovable in a dog-like way. Having him around is like knowing a big dangerous dog who's also your best friend and the most loyal, obedient big lunk in the world.
3. Killer T Cell (another kind of white blood cell). A loud, macho soldier. He can be funny as a supporting character, e.g. his bitch fight with NK Cell, but I don't think he works as a protagonist in ep.9. I got a bit bored by that one.
4. Macrophage (yet another kind of white blood cell). Multi-functional, both in the human body and within this show. Her sexy design is both funny and a refreshing change from the overwhelming masculinity of other white blood cells when she's saving them and slaughtering bacteria. However it's also logical and appropriate, since she's also a teacher and protector of young erythroblasts. It's accurate in other ways too. She's tall and wears a big hoop skirt, making her physically larger than other cells... which is true of real macrophages. And she's voiced by Kikuko Inoue.
5. The platelets. Good Lord, they're adorable. My only complaint is that they're not in enough episodes. (They're small children, which again is accurate since platelets really are smaller than other cells.)
The baddies are fun too. They'll all become a gushing blood fountain when White Blood Cell finds them (and he's one of the body's less scary defenders), so it's lucky that they're all outrageous monsters. (Again, with the exception of Cancer.) What's cool, though, is that their appearances are sort of accurate. Do a google image search for pneumococcus, then watch this episode. It fits. They've given it a human form and a face, but you can see the similarity. Ditto for staphylococcus aureus, streptococcus pyogenes, etc. Admittedly their version of pseudomonas aeruginosa is absurd, but it's also amusing in a comedy cartoon way.
As for viruses, they're malevolent balls with bits sticking out (again resembling real viruses), which glue on to cells' heads like evil hats and turn them into zombies. And wait until you see hay fever.
My only quibble is with the numbers. If you represented 37.2 trillion cells as people, that could populate a galaxy. What we see looks town-sized... but you could make it work if you hypothesised that the buildings, roads, etc. must be cells too. If every brick in every building in this show were a cell, that might fix the scale and also make the show a more satisfying model of what's inside your body.
Do I have a favourite episode? Maybe ep.4, for the distress and triumph of Eosinophil? Or maybe ep.6 for the hilariously macho childishness of Killer T Cell and NK Cell? Hell, almost the whole show's fun.
BRILLIANT DISCLAIMER ON THE MANGA: "these are depictions created for this comic, and differ from scientific fact." What, you mean the platelets in my blood don't really look like primary school children and I can't hope that Red Blood Cell and White Blood Cell have pink babies together?
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New Food Festival in Argyll
New Food Festival in Argyll – Talking about food festival, people might not be as excited about it. Many food festivals adapt similar concept; bringing over food truck or restaurant to crowd point. Sooner or later, people will not be able to enjoy this kind of festival. Is there any new concept to try?
– Friday: Gin & Gym Day
First day of the food festival is opened with a tasty gin. Jura and Lussa brand is the most famous one in the island. Don’t miss your chance to have a sip. There will be a special session to have a closer look on gin making process. If you are lucky, you will get a cup of gin paired with venison and shellfish in juniper style. This experience is guaranteed to be as delicious as winning online poker jackpot in https://multibet88.online.
Looking for something active to do? Then head to Machrie Hotel. The staff will gladly introduce you to Fat Biking Experience. Rest if you are tired. An original roasting coffee shop could be found on your way home. Still want to do some sightseeing? Continue the biking route to beach. After you come back, don’t miss the opportunity to try local food.
– Saturday: Market Day
If there is food, there must be people who want to go shopping. Don’t worry, Argyll food festival get you covered. Market day is split into two locations: Bowmore Square and Harbor Inn. Stalls are opened for costumer from 10 am till 4 pm. Expect to find locally produced vegetable, meat, coffee, seafood, meals and pre cooked foods.
Have you decided to go to Harbor Inn? Then be prepared to get drunk. Here, there will be a parade of tempting beverages. Say all of the names; wine, rum, ale, gin, cocktail; each of them is available. What makes thing more special is the food journalist, who will share mixing tips and demonstrate it for you.
– Sunday: Experience Day
Main course of the day is seafood feast. You will enjoy seafood platter and cuisines. Best local products will be cooked and sold as well. Top star on Sunday will be freshly caught scallops. If you dare, you could pick scallop by yourself.
Where could you find a tour of food for the whole week? Go and try Argyll latest food festival. This year, it was held on Friday to Sunday, 20 to 22 September 2019. Next year it might be held in similar date as well. This food festival brings food to another level and enjoyment to the tip of your ear.
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Thing Many People Missed from Argyll in Scotland
By forargyllc / September 2, 2018
Many people might have known the name of Argyll, the isle in Scotland. That is because this place has a lot of nice spots where many people can simply travel and enjoy all of the nice things that Argyll offers. Unfortunately, there are simple facts about this place that many people have missed. Here are some of those things. For the start, there are not many people who realized that Argyll used to be an independence and stand-alone country. It is true that nowadays Argyll is known as one part of Scotland, but in the past, Argyll was a country of its own. The history of this country was quite complicated so that only few people who understand the real history of this small country on the western part of Scotland. The second thing is that more than two third of the population of Argyll lives near the coastal line, at least less than a mile from the coast. It is true that Argyll has a quite nice and long coastline, but the fact that up to 73 percents of its population lives less than one kilometer is something quite unique. It is like most of those people prefer to have that kind of condition rather than the busy street and city as their place to live. The next one is that the number of inhabited islands in Argyll is quite high. Since Argyll is an aisle, there are quite a lot of islands that you can find in Argyll. For your information, the latest data that was taken in 2012 said that Argyll has more than 20 islands that are inhabited even though the size of the island is quite big, not that small so that people will not want to live in there. The last one is the fact that there are a lot of train stations in Argyll but the most favorite transportation is the ferry. This one is surely one thing affected by the fact that Argyll is an aisle. That means ferry is quite important mass transportation. However, the fact that there are 14 railway stations in Argyll supposed to help to spread the focus of the mass transportation even better. However, there are more people who prefer to have the ferry as their main transportation rather than the trains that the government offered. So, have you known all of those information about mentioned above?
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BBC ALBA documentary on Scottish working horses
On Monday 30th July – from 8.30 to 9.00pm, BBC ALBA is airing a documentafry on the lives of working horses in Scotland: Dileas – Working Horses.
Traditionally, Scotland has relied on iconic breeds such as Clydesdales and Shetland ponies – indispensable to generations of farmers.
BBC ALBA’s programming is a compelling and informative new three-part documentary series on the lives and roles of working horses in Scotland today.
Episode One of Dìleas – Working Horses sees presenter Angela MacKay visit Jackton Farm in Ayrshire, meeting the Steel family, who breed Clydesdales and demonstrate the work involved in preparing them for annual driving competitions.
‘A hobby that’s got out of hand’, they say.
From the largest Scottish breed to the smallest, this episode also visits the Shetland Isles where the island’s breeders are taking measures to ensure the quality of the breed is maintained to a high standard – and are also promoting their use as ridden ponies.
Episode Two follows National le TREC Champion Lianna Bourne and her horse Holly as they train and compete in a winter series competition, learning about the special trust required to become a good team in equestrian sport. Lianna and Holly have an unbreakable bond. She says: ‘To build a good relationship with your horse, it really does take time’.
The programme also follows professional eventer Olivia Wilmot and her horse, Axil, at the Blair Atholl Horse Trials, showing the work involved in competing at the highest levels of Eventing.
Finally, the series focuses on the work carried out by horses in modern methods of therapy.
Episode Three visits the Glasgow group of the RDA (Riding for the Disabled Association) and discovers what is required of a riding therapy horse in carrying out their vital roles in improving the lives of disabled riders. There are personal statements from riders with cerebral palsy.
This episode also looks into Equine Assisted Therapy and visits Castle Craig hospital in the Scottish Borders where therapist Aureol Gillan reveals how the unique temperament of the horse helps addicts through the process of rehabilitation.
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Category: Etnies Published: 20 November 2015
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The first skateboard shoes Etnies were established in 1986 in France and then wore name Etnics. The word comes from Etnics Ethnic, that gives the skate its own identity. Three years later, pro-skateboarder Pierre Andre (European Champion 1982) carries the brand in California, now renamed Etnies. The success of the company began to grow with the release of pro-model Natas Kaupas. Its popularity helped sales Etnies as a whole for the next few years. In fact, Etnies is the first creators of the pro model skate shoe.
In the US, Pierre Andre managed for a short time to develop Etnies Skate Shoes in the company, which is today. In many models the design was created personally by sponsored riders, with time appearing models wearing names skate icons such as Arto Saari, Ryan Sheckler, Bastein Salabanzi, Ryan Campell and Lee Dainton - just a few. By sponsorship, Etnies work not only skate riders and with the same success and promote BMX, Moto-X, surfing and snowboarding.
Etnies launched a successful line skate shoes for girls and children. The last child brand that has appeared Etnies Plus. It's about a new type of footwear naaplno inherited basis of Etnies Skate Shoes, but inspired by art, fashion and music. They are made of rare and unusual for the manufacture of footwear, materials and can only be found in selected stores worldwide.
For over 20 years Etnies has established itself as one of the most popular skate brands and sold not only in the world and in Bulgaria.
Official website: http://etnies.com
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Google Keep, a New Service for Taking Notes
Carlos Jeurissen found some interesting hints about a new Google Drive app called Keep. There are multiple references to Google Keep in the GDrive code, including some URLs like: https://drive.google.com/keep/?note. In fact, the codename for Google Keep is "memento" and the MIME type for Google Keep files is "application/vnd.google-apps.note". Obviously, Google Keep is a replacement for Google Notebook, a service that has been discontinued back in 2009.
Carlos also found the service's icon and a short URL that redirects to the Play Store page for a non-existent Google Keep app.
Google has a cool Chrome extension called Scratchpad. It's great for taking notes and it syncs with Google Docs. Let's hope that Keep is better than both Scratchpad and Google Notebook.
Update: Android Police has some screenshots of the new service.
{ Thanks, Carlos. }
Labels: Google Drive, Google Keep, Google Notebook
please let this be true.
Tom March 17, 2013 at 10:28 AM
I think I'll stick with Evernote, given that it works well - and isn't likely to be suddenly discontinued!
Dan Jones March 17, 2013 at 6:28 PM
My thoughts exactly. Why would I need this when I've already got Evernote. This'll just disappear when Google gets bored with it like all their other cool projects.
@kstaxman March 17, 2013 at 9:06 PM
I feel the same way Google will have to show me a very good reason to use it and that it's not going to go the way of notebook, newreader, and so many other services they've came out with. Evernote has been here and shown that they have no intention of folding, selling out, or failing to keep innovating.
Ben March 17, 2013 at 10:30 AM
Yea, who cares. They'll just discontinue it after everyone has invested their time into it.
Rodneylives March 17, 2013 at 10:34 AM
Not only is it likely they'll wait until everyone relies on it to kill it, buy they've ALREADY killed one product that did roughly the same thing! No thanks.
Isaac March 17, 2013 at 10:34 AM
Yep, they discontinued Google Health, Google Reader, ... This is yet another to be discontinued.
Thor Dekov Buur March 17, 2013 at 10:34 AM
as far as I remember Scratchpad has been closed down.
gee March 17, 2013 at 11:27 AM
Nope. It was updated last month.
Previous rumors hinted at a Pocket type service: https://plus.google.com/u/0/100132233764003563318/posts/T4JF76TAXHf
Never going to try any new shit from Google again.
Curly March 17, 2013 at 11:34 AM
Bring back Google Notepad!
MattBluf March 17, 2013 at 12:14 PM
NO thanks, lost all trust
- anybody but Google experimenting on us.
MaBi March 17, 2013 at 12:38 PM
Thanks but no thanks, after they killed Reader I'm not trusting Google anymore. And this reminds me that I can now unsubscribe this blog.
James March 17, 2013 at 1:48 PM
And in future news, it was announced during Spring Cleaning 2015 that Google Keep was being discontinued due to the fact that you could just as easily post notes into G+ and remove all circles and accomplish the same thing.
Gert March 17, 2013 at 2:46 PM
I don't think it's that strange to close down some of the services they have. Google Reader is a nice product, but quite easy to replace, since it relies on content of others. And they also created Google Takeout to export all your subscriptions.
People overhere act like Google closed down GMail, YouTube or Google Docs.
Alex Chitu March 17, 2013 at 4:15 PM
Well, Keep will be a Google Drive app like Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Fusion Table. It won't be an independent project like Reader or Notebook. If I remember correctly, no Google Docs/Drive app has been discontinued until now.
Notebook was integrated with Google Search and Google Bookmarks. When the integration with Google Search was removed and Bookmarks became a low-priority project just like Google Toolbar, Notebook stopped being interesting for Google.
I've always find it weird that the stock Android doesn't include a note app. Even if it may seem boring and simple, I think a note app is fundamental for a mobile device. It's always there for you to write to-do lists, ideas, quotes, gather data, test keyboard features etc.
Cheers to that!
Maybe I'm old and curmudgeonly but I always seem to compare every new PDA and now smartphone with my first Palm Pilot. Contacts and Calendars are always there and getting better and better. But Tasks and Notes seem to come and go.
Totally fed up with the constant churn of Google products & services.
I'm preparing for life after Google.
I need professionalism & reliability.
Cleber March 17, 2013 at 7:30 PM
Alex Chitu
>>If I remember correctly, no Google Docs/Drive app has been discontinued until now.<<
I'm fairly certain that GDocs Drawing is unofficially deprecated.
Sounds like a good idea but for me I'll stay with Evernote. I know it will be there and they have a record of innovation and growth that show they are going to be around for a long time. But for those not using Evernote I can see how "keep" might sound attractive.
Egidius March 18, 2013 at 1:39 AM
Wouldn't it be an idea to fix the Google Drive OSX app first before launching another product? It doesn't sync at all.
LarsJ March 18, 2013 at 6:00 AM
^^ what everyone else said. Google Notebook closed, Google Reader closing. Forget it.
Ruth O'Leary March 18, 2013 at 7:35 AM
I don't care if it's amazing, I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole: they'll just kill it whenever it suits them and leave users high and dry. I'll stick to Evernote, thanks.
RIP google...
Unkn March 18, 2013 at 9:49 AM
Hope it comes out soon. Evernote membership is coming up for renewal, and I don't exactly want to renew it.
Bob March 18, 2013 at 10:25 AM
I had a lot of notes in "notebook". Had they put that project into a caretaker status, they could have moved my notebooks over. Since they simply dropped the offering, I'm so over it now.
Now they dash reader, and I must move to feedly. They pushed me to evernote, pushed me to feedly, and I'm looking for a IG replacement.
Used to be All Google, now the number of different services is growing.
Sounds to me like the smart marketing is a lot like the promised smart government....
Same here I will stick with Evernote. I can save search results direct to it with Enginuity search engine.
http://theenginuity.com
dah_sab March 19, 2013 at 1:08 PM
As many of us learned with Notebook & Evernote, if there's a service you really need & rely on, best to pay for it. At least Google offers Takeout so, if we want to leave a free service, we don't lose everything.
andrius.zilenas March 23, 2013 at 2:52 PM
it's useless without keywords and categories!!!
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[10] Their products were introduced in Austria in the 1910s in order to spread popularity, and by 1913 the company was producing 18 times more chocolate than they did when at the original plant in 1880. Sell your Creams to wholesale international Creams buyers. Category People & Blogs; Show more Show less. Milka Slab - Chips Ahoy 22 X 100 G. 22 X 100 g Alpine milk chocolate with biscuits and chocolate pieces and Alpine milk cream filling. Milka Jaffa Chocolate Mousse. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. There was a problem completing your request. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Milka Jaffa Chocolate Mousse. Content on this site is for reference purposes and is not intended to substitute for advice given by a physician, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. Rice Is Choco's Best Friend 40. The unique and famous Milka cow is now also available as crunchy cookie with a layer of soft melting Milka Alpine milk chocolate, imported from Poland. Milka Choco Cow 40g biscuits semi-dipped in Alpine milk chocolate. We recommend that you do not solely rely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. The unique and famous Milka cow is now also available as crunchy cookie with a layer of soft melting Milka Alpine milk chocolate. This new cookie is shaped like Milka's "mascot" a cow, and it has a layer of Milka's milk-chocolate on the bottom, hence the name Choco Moo. Sold by ByEurop and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. Terms of use. Cadbury & Oreo Biscuit Assortment Carton 500g (3 customer reviews) £4.00. Disclaimer: While we work to ensure that product information is correct, on occasion manufacturers may alter their ingredient lists. Triolade 37. Introduced: 1901. Milka is one of the world’s most beloved – and recognizable – chocolate brands. Made with Alpine milk, Milka has been delighting consumers in Germany and beyond since 1901. Ingredients "Milka Choco Moo - Alpine Milk Chocolate Coated Biscuits 200g" Weizenmehl, Zucker, Palmöl, Kakaobutter, Magermilchpulver, Kakaomasse, Süßmolkenpulver (aus Milch), Butterreinfett, Vollmilchpulver, Backtriebmittel (Natriumhydrogencarbonat, Ammoniumhydrogencarbonat), Speisesalz, Emulgatoren (Sojalecithin, E476), Haselnussmasse, Aromen, Säureregulator (Citronensäure) See more ideas about Chocolate, Chocolate milk, Milka chocolate. Milka Chocolate Bars Assorted Bundle of 5 (Bundle #1), Milka Cookies and Candy Assortment (Bundle of 5), East Coast Bakehouse Chocolate Enrobed Milk Chocolate Chunk Cookies 160G pack, Grabower Kusschen German Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Kisses 250g / 8.8 Ounce …, Cadbury Roundie Milk Chocolate Biscuit (30g x 30), Japanese Rice Cake Mochi Daifuku (Assorted)15.8 oz, Milka Chocolate Assortment Variety Pack of 10 Full Size Bars - Randomly Selected. Biscuit partially covered with Alpine milk chocolate (28%). It's called Choco Moo. [2][3] For more than 100 years, Milka has been primarily produced in Lörrach, Germany, producing about 140,000 tonnes of chocolate in 2012. Sold by FRENCH MY WORLD and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. Milka Choco Cow. The brand, with its unique lilac-colored packaging and Lila, the Milka cow, have a dedicated “cow-munity” of adoring fans around the world! £1.23 per 100 g Add to Basket. Milk and Honey Cream ... Milka Chocolate Dessert 36. [10] By the 1960s the Milka script logo and its lilac packaging was trademarked, quickly becoming Germany’s number one chocolate. Milka Wafelini 39. Milk chocolate Milka with filling with vanilla & biscuit flavor Oreo 300 g. $9.99 +$6.00 shipping. Store in a cool and dry place. Please try your search again later. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Please try again. In 1970, Suchard merged with Tobler to become Interfood. NIEDERSACHSEN, GERMANY APRIL 25, 2015: A bar of Milka Mondelez Oreo biscuit milk chocolate with the purple Chocolate chips cookies and milk. In 1901, the first "Milka" chocolate was packaged in the distinctive lilac-colored packaging. Milka - îndrăznește să fii tandru. [4] It is sold in bars and a number of novelty shapes for Easter and Christmas. Swiss Chocolates - Alpine Milk Chocolate Bars with Roasted Almonds, Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2020, some of them came cracked but not surprised since it was shipped but good cookies, Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2017, Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2020. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. [7], The brand's symbol is a purple cow with a bell around her neck, usually in an Alpine meadow. 35 ($1.24/Ounce) FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. During the 1890s, milk was added to Suchard's chocolate.[9]. Milka has sponsored many alpine skiing stars since 1995, including five World and Olympic champions. Milka is a brand of chocolate confection which originated in Switzerland in 1901[1] and has been manufactured internationally by the US confectionery company Mondelēz International (formerly known as Kraft Foods) since 1990. Sep 13, 2020 - Explore Jen Hartnett's board "Milka", followed by 6643 people on Pinterest. One of these items ships sooner than the other. While we work to ensure that product information on our website … Milka Chocolate Biscuits 150g (2 customer reviews) £1.30. Or should I say biscuit? Amazon's Choice for milka cookies. [14][15] During the 1990s, Peter Steiner appeared in Milka commercials. Unable to add item to List. Land O Lakes has milk in it. Now in small, convenient package. Nov 30, 2012 - Explore Iuliana Petrescu's board "C.H.O.C.O.L.A.T.E" on Pinterest. Milka Choco MOO Chocolate... Biscuits and Soft Cakes Milka Pralines feature a wide range of messages and formats to make emotional and every day connections with friends and loved ones and “say it with Milka.” Pralines 2017 Fact Sheet Large or small, available in many flavors! 4x/8x MILKA Happy Cow / Kuhflecken chocolate from Germany TRACKED SHIPPING. Reply # 177738. When you turn the cutter the biscuit does not raise as well! 80p per 100 g New Add to Basket. For more than 100 years, Milka has been primarily produced in Lörrach, Germany, producing about 140,000 tonnes of chocolate … [8] The following year, Suchard expanded his company and moved production to nearby Serrières, where he produced 25–30 kg of chocolate daily in a rented former water mill. Ingredients: Wheat flour, milk chocolate 28% [sugar, cocoa butter, skimmed milk powder, cocoa mass, whey powder (from milk) dehidratirana mlechna maznina, hazelnut paste, emulsifier (soya lecithin, E476), flavor], sugar, palm oil, whole milk powder, raising agents (sodium carbonate, ammonium carbonate), … Milka Choco - Satisfy chocolate cravings with our cow-shaped Milka Choco Cow Biscuits. [11] Interfood merged with the Jacobs coffee company in 1982, becoming Jacobs Suchard. Page - 83 Legal Disclaimer. © 2018 Mondelēz International - all rights reserved © 2017 Getty Images Statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Milka is a German brand of chocolate confection which originated in Switzerland in 1901 and has been manufactured internationally by the US confectionery company Mondelēz International (formerly known as Kraft Foods) since 1990. The brand, with its unique lilac-colored packaging and Lila, the Milka cow, have a dedicated “cow-munity” of adoring fans around the world! Milka Choco Wafer. [13] In 2016, they further expanded their market into China. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. This boat was dubbed the “Muhboot” (pronounced Moo-boat). Milka is one of the world’s most beloved – and recognizable – chocolate brands. Contact your health-care provider immediately if you suspect that you have a medical problem. Contact Info Phone: 713-835-3805 For additional information about a product, please contact the manufacturer. Biscuiţi în formă de văcuță, acoperiţi cu ciocolată cu lapte din Alpi (28%). Milka Choco Biscuits. It is sold in bars and a number of novelty shapes for Easter and Christmas. You should not use this information as self-diagnosis or for treating a health problem or disease. Other options New from $8.99. Your question might be answered by sellers, manufacturers, or customers who bought this product. See more ideas about Milka, Milka chocolate, Chocolate. Note: European Expiration Date DD/MM/YYYY. Make sure it is floured well. Everything is shattered to pieces, and chocolate is melted. Ellen (Ohio) says: Usually if someone is looking for a non-dairy or 'no milk' recipe they also cannot have butter. 15 cookies are convenient, resealable package, so keep the cute Milka Choco Moocookies fresh for longer everyday enjoyment. Just FYI, tip on using biscuit cutter, always cut down and bring it out. That argument aside, huge news, looks like the genius chefs over at German chocolate giant Milka HQ have only gone and … $22.47 to $28.11. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. … Milka Choco Minis. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Milka Choco Wafer. "Milka Oreo White" is a smooth melting chocolate delight made from white Milka chocolate and crispy original Oreo biscuit pieces. Cow Spots 22. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. [6] Milka brand’s name is derived from a portmanteau of the product’s two main ingredients: “MILch (milk) and KAkao (cocoa or chocolate).”[7], On November 17, 1825, Swiss chocolatier Philippe Suchard (1797–1884) established a pâtisserie in Neuchâtel where he sold a hand-made dessert, chocolat fin de sa fabrique. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Milka Choco Twist. [10] In October 2012, Kraft spun off its snack food division, which was renamed Mondelēz International. Produse; Biscuiti; milka.ro. Made with authentic alpine milk, these creamy biscuit desserts are semi-dipped in alpine milk for an irresistible treat. Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our Web site. This item is non-returnable, but if the item arrives damaged or defective, you may request a refund or replacement. Milka is one of the world’s most beloved – and recognizable – chocolate brands. In 2015, Milka used a lilac-colored boat with Lila the mascot on it to tour the rivers of Germany and Austria during the summer. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Milka has sponsored many alpine skiing stars since 1995, including five World and Olympic champions. The cookie itself is crunchy and somewhat dry, kind of like a tea biscuit but much thicker. [7] In 2015, Milka used a lilac-colored boat with Lila the mascot on it to tour the rivers of Germany and Austria during the summer. Milka Jaffa Rasberry. Store in a cool and dry place. Milka & Lu Biscuits - Pack of 3. Amazon.com assumes no liability for inaccuracies or misstatements about products. Milka is a German brand of chocolate confection which originated in Switzerland in 1901 and has been manufactured internationally by the US confectionery company Mondelēz International (formerly known as Kraft Foods) since 1990. For the given name, see, "The history of Kraft and its many, many brands", "Eine ganze Stadt ist verrückt nach Milka", "Kraft Foods Chocolate Treats Make Easter Especially Delicious", "L'historique de Milka: comment est né le nom Milka", "COMPANY NEWS - 14.9% of Rowntree To Jacobs-Suchard", "Kraft Foods to rename snacks company Mondelez", "Oreo chocolate bars key to snack giant Mondelez's 'big splash' in U.S.", "Czech consumer 'harmed' after eating Mondelēz Milka chocolate", Images of Milka wrapper designs throughout the decades, "Milka Suchard" Advertising poster from the 1940s, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Milka&oldid=989373870, Short description is different from Wikidata, Official website different in Wikidata and Wikipedia, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Kraft General Foods (formerly known as, 1990–2012), This page was last edited on 18 November 2020, at 16:45. Milka also produces chocolate-covered cookies and biscuits. $11.35 $ 11. Dessert Au Chocolat 23. They are named after their malt flavouring and milk content.. Please try again. Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2020, Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2020. Milka Choco Wafer 150g (Pack of 2) Themes were related around holidays such as Christmas and Easter and had chocolate cast into the shape of Santa Claus, Christmas ornaments, Easter bunnies and various sizes of Easter eggs. Milka Choco Cow. Milka Choco Biscuits. Produse delicioase cu … 100g (3.5oz) Shipping Wt. For more than 100 years, Milka has been primarily produced in Lörrach, Germany, producing about 140,000 tonnes of chocolate in 2012. [12] Kraft Foods acquired Jacobs Suchard, including Milka, in 1990. Please make sure that you are posting in the form of a question. Gullón Zeroh! Make Offer - Milk chocolate Milka with filling with vanilla & biscuit flavor Oreo 300 g. Sugar Free Dark Choc Digestive 270g The unique and famous Milka cow is now also available as crunchy cookie with a layer of soft melting Milka Alpine milk chocolate. Milka Choco Grains. 87p per 100 g Add to Basket. Milka Choco Cookies. Milka is a German brand of chocolate which originated in Switzerland and has been manufactured has been added to your Cart. Milka Choco Cow. Product of Poland. [7] In 1972, the Milka cow named Lila[7] became the face of their advertising campaigns and has remained so to the current day. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. 4.6 out of 5 stars 185. Fox's Chocolatey Selection 365g (7 customer reviews) £4.50. Made with Alpine milk, Milka has been delighting consumers in Germany and beyond since 1901. The malted milk is a type of biscuit, first produced by Elkes Biscuits of Uttoxeter (now owned by Fox's Biscuits) in 1924. Milka Jaffa Rasberry. Ingrediente. Milka Chocolate and Biscuit 38. Milka Choco Twist. [16], Milka has put focus on “tenderness” being their main advertising theme since the 1960s. In 1972, the Milka cow named Lila became the face of their advertising campaigns and has remained so to the current day. Milka Biscuits (Homework) Choco Cow 20sec TVC. [10] By the 1920s Milka had introduced limited edition themed chocolates. [7], Milka is sold in a number of packages and flavors, according to where it is purchased:[17][18], This article is about the candy. NZD 2.99 Milka Choco Cow 40g NZD 14.99 NZD 11.24 Milka Double Filled Chocolate Biscuit XL 300g Bar BB 17/12/2020 NZD 5.99 Milka Strawberry Yoghurt Milk Chocolate Do not buy this. Milka Choco Minis. We do not have any recommendations at this time, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99
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Happened upon one of the classic threads -- circa 2005 -- at Ace of Spades.
• When it snows in Washington, Dick Cheney doesn't put chains on his tires, but instead uses hippies.
• Dick Cheney's favorite snack? Souls.
• Ants have the proportional strength of Dick Cheney.
• For the past 32 years during his family's Christmas dinner Dick Cheney has carved and served the turkey pardoned by the President at Thanksgiving.
• In most places where West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil is pumped and sold, it is actually referred to by its more common name, "light, sweet Cheney."
• Dick Cheney was bitten by a radioactive spider in high school, imparting to the spider Cheney-like powers.
• When a new senator places his hand on the book to be sworn in, very few realize it is actually the Necronomicon until Cheney laughs and tells them "you're mine now".
• The only thing hard enough to cut Dick Cheney is Dick Cheney.
• While on a sex-spree in a Tijuana [brothel], Dick Cheney used a live cougar as a condom... The bodycount was fourteen Mexican [hookers] and one cougar... In Tijuana, they refer to this as "The Night of the Sodomizing Cougar-Man." Dick Cheney refers to it as "last Thursday."
• Bathes every night in the warm, viscous plasma of freshly killed Iraqi insurgents to keep his skin soft.
• After turning down an offer from Mafia Don, Cheney woke up with a horse head in his bed one morning. He grabbed it, held it like a teddy bear, and went back to sleep.
• It is widely believed that free-range chickens are far superior to captive ones, as they result in a more tender, juicy, healthful meal. Dick Cheney believes this too, but about homeless people.
• Dick Cheney refuses to obey the First Law of Thermodynamics on principle.
• Cheney's birth weight was 12 pounds 7 ounces, but had to be revised to 6 pounds 11 ounces after circumcision.
• Dick Cheney carries a leather bag filled with one tooth from the mouth of every man he's murdered in cold blood. The bag is forty feet in diameter and weighs approximately six tons. When Harry Reid pisses him off, he just points to his Big Bag O' Teeth and mouths out the words, "There's still room."
• Dick Cheney blocked the filming of The Lord of the Rings for forty years, because he deemed Elves "too f***ing faggy." Production could only begin once he was busy running for the Vice Presidency.
• Dich Cheney's measured, elegant speaking style belies the fact that he opens all Senate sessions with "Listen up, motherf***ers.", and then throws a gavel at Barbara Boxer.
• As CEO of Halliburton, executives from rival megacorporations would attempt to kill or capture Cheney to ransom him for Halliburton stocks. Cheney survived all 273 such attacks, his Wyoming ranch uses their skulls to mark his territory.
• His snarl was formed at an early age. While breastfeeding, he'd tell his dad to "Back the f*** off."
• In a bow to conservationsists, Dick Cheney converted his SUV. It now runs on orphans. And puppies. And orphan puppies. Also, it gets 1 mpg city, 3 freeway. And he never leaves the city.
• Doctors turn their head when Dick Cheney coughs.
• Most people don't know Cheney has a soft side. One time he executed a waiter at a resturant with a steak knife (the waiter was late coming with Dick's steak sauce). Saddened by what he had done, Cheney wept openly for a full minute. Then he cut out the waiter's heart and ate it, tears running down his cheeks.
• In quatrain X 75, Nostradamus wrote: A horse-like man, the king he'll rule - to take black gold in eastern soil - A name of chayne, fooler of fools - Anti-Christ to hats of foyle
• To this day, John Edwards often wakes up screaming in the middle of the night, terrified that the last thing he's going to hear before he dies is the words "Let me simply thank the senator for the kind words he said about my family and our daughter. I appreciate that very much."
• Toughest part of George Bush's job - convincing Cheney to give better justification in meetings with foreign dignitaries than "Because that's just the f***in' way I want it."
• As a youth, angrily denounced Pol Pot for "just phoning it in, sometimes."
• When Dick Cheney shaves in the morning he has to hold a loaded .44 to his head to keep from cutting his own throat.
• Dick Cheney is so hard, he has a vestigal immune system.
• Dick Cheney made the President and CEO of Lockheed Martin piss his pants at a demonstration flight of the F-22 by saying "this better rock, bitch".
• Dick Cheney used to write childrens' stories under the pen name "H.P. Lovecraft."
• During a 1962 fraternity road trip Cheney attended a donkey show in a Tijuana nightclub. Today, as the "Shrine of the Weeping Burro," it attracts over 3 million pilgrims annually.
• Dick Cheney invented the sport of kitten-stapling, including both the height and span categories.
• Cheney is in a secure bunker in an undisclosed location. Not for his protection, but for ours.
Update: The Bad: "Dick Cheney shot a man in the face while hunting. That man apologized to Cheney from the hospital."
Labels: Protecting America, Water-cooler
The_Bad said...
Dick Cheney shot a man in the face while hunting. That man apologized to Cheney from the hospital.
directorblue said...
Dick Cheney takes candy from babies -- then gives it to diabetic babies.
Donald Sensing said...
When Dick Cheney goes out, he leaves his door unlocked. That's because terrorists and criminals flee inside and lock theirs.
I remember that thread. I laughed hard then; I laughed hard this morniing. Thanks!
Probably the best VP - ever.
Thanks for re-posting!
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IS Captive Says He Has Raped 200 Women and Killed 500 People
IS captive in jail in Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region IS captive in jail in Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region photo: Reuters
The Islamic State (IS) militant Ammar Hussein who is now a captive in Sulaymaniyah province confessed that he has raped more than 200 women from Iraqi minorities particularly Yezidis, and killed around 500 people since he joined the extremist organization in 2013.
Kurdish intelligence authorities gave Reuters rare access to Hussein and another IS militant who were both captured during Kirkuk terrorist attack in October 2016 which resulted in the death of 99 civilians, and near 100 militants.
Hussein said his IS commanders, gave him and others a green light to rape as many Yezidi and other women as they wanted.
“Young men need this,” Hussein told Reuters. “This is normal.”
Witnesses and Iraqi officials say the IS militants raped many Yezidi women after the group attacked the majority Yezidi town of Sinjar in 2014 and abducted thousands of Yezidi women as sex slaves.
Hussein said he has also killed about 500 people since he joined the IS extremist organization in 2013.
"We shot whoever we needed to shoot and beheaded whoever we needed to beheaded," said Hussein.
Hussein sees himself as a victim of hardship, a product of a broken home and poverty in his hometown of Mosul as he said "I had no money. No one to say 'this is wrong, this is right.' No jobs. I had friends but no one to give me advice," said Hussein.
Counter-terrorism agents described a second prisoner, Ghaffar Abdel Rahman, 31, as less forthcoming, and said he had revealed little during questioning about his experiences as a checkpoint and logistics man for IS.
He said he and his brother joined IS because otherwise, as state employees, they would have been killed by the group.
When he was asked about his view of the Shi'ite Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, he said Iraq would always be plagued by instability because many sects live in the country. "He (Abadi) does not provide people with justice," said Abdel Rahman.
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Boycott works
According to the Alternative Information Centre the Boycott Israeli Goods campaign is having an impact.
21% of Israeli exporters have been directly affected by the boycott movement since the beginning of 2009. So reports today (29 March) The Marker, a Hebrew-language economic newspaper.
This number is based on a poll of 90 Israeli exporters in fields such as high tech, metals, construction materials, chemistry, textile and foods. The poll was conducted in January-February 2009 by the Israeli Union of Industrialists.
The AIC is working to receive a copy of this poll, and will translated and distribute relevant sections of it in service of the global boycott movement.
Meanwhile, carry on boycotting, you know it makes sense.
Posted by levi9909 @ 10:49 am No comments:
Labels: BDS, boycott, economics, solidarity
Anti-Hamas front starts to crack
Here's Ben White in the Christian Science Monitor on the recent history of boycotting Hamas and the implications of ending the boycott:
March 2009 may come to be seen as a critical month in the ending of the international community's isolation of Hamas. Finally engaging Hamas would spell the end of hypocritical Western policy and bring the peace process in line with the realities of the Middle East.
First, a group of high-level US foreign policy officials, past and present, went public with their recommendation that the Obama administration talk to Hamas. Coincidentally, European politicians who visited Hamas officials in Syria about the same time echoed that view.
Typically, meetings between European lawmakers and Hamas leaders are conducted discretely, if not entirely in secret. Now, the trips have begun to be publicized: In March there were trips by a cross-party group of British and Irish members of parliaments, as well as their counterparts from Greece and Italy.
There was also an open letter to President Obama, published on March 10, and signed by more than 120 experts and academics. The letter urged a change of US policy in the Middle East. Significantly, the signatories advocated an end to the US "fear of Islamist parties coming to power," and also urged prioritizing human rights over supporting the region's autocrats.
But what was the boycott all about anyway?
Originally, the rationale behind isolating Hamas (a social and political movement condemned by many in the West as a terrorist group) was to weaken the organization and force a change in policy vis-a-vis the armed struggle and Israel, while simultaneously supporting the Ramallah-based leadership of Mahmoud Abbas. The international boycott emerged in parallel with the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip that began post-Palestinian parliamentary elections in early 2006. The aim: Punish the civilian population into rethinking their choice, and make a Hamas government untenable.
And did it work?
Hamas is no weaker for the cold-shoulder from diplomats, and, in fact, has been able to use the siege to deflect criticism of its policies in the Gaza Strip. The West Bank "moderates" dominated by Fatah have little to show for their negotiations with Israel; rather, the colonization of the occupied territories continues.
And where did I get that headline?
the anti-Hamas united front is starting to crack. European politicians have been independently visiting Hamas leaders in Syria, and urging a rethink in the position of the so called Quartet of the US, the UN, the EU, and Russia. The appeals to Obama represent this shift in approach, reflective of both how the current policy has failed, and how engaging Hamas will be beneficial.
And now, what time is it?
Ending the isolation of Hamas would strike a blow to hypocritical foreign policy – a small but important step toward changing the way the US and international community relate to Middle East politics. After Benjamin Netanyahu and Avigdor Lieberman's success at the polls, Quartet envoy Tony Blair said that "We've got to work with whoever the Israeli people elect"– a courtesy not yet offered to the Palestinians.
I see, time to end the hypocrisy.
Labels: Hamas
Israel's war crimes, case closed
Israel opened an inquiry just the other day into alleged war crimes in Gaza during Operation Cast Lead and they closed it yesterday. Here's the Independent:
The Israeli military closed an investigation into two cases of alleged killings of Gaza civilians yesterday, saying there was insufficient evidence and the accounts were based on hearsay.
Israeli soldiers had described the alleged incidents in a closed-door meeting, and their accounts were published by Israeli media earlier this month, prompting a furore in Israel and around the world. One case involved the alleged killing of an elderly woman by a rooftop sniper, and the second described a sniper fatally shooting a mother and two children. However, the Israeli chief army prosecutor, Brig Gen Avichai Mendelblit, said yesterday he would not file charges. He said the soldier who described the killing of the woman and two children told the investigation that he did not witness it. He said other investigations into army conduct during Israel's three-week offensive in Gaza would continue.
until they too are closed for lack of evidence.
Labels: Cast lead, Gaza, war crimes
Not the Financial Times?
Here's my favourite article from a very convincing mock up of the Financial Times dated April 1, 2020:
Anti-Semitism on decline since Israel wiped off map
Anti-Semitic behaviour has dropped off sharply since the new state of Kanaan came into being on 14 May 2018, according to a United Nations study.
The world’s newest independent country, Kanaan incorporates all of the territory formerly known as Israel, as well as the territories that Israel illegally occupied.
Although many feared a Middle Eastern Holocaust after the disuniting of the American states, and despite threats of terrorism by the Provisional Stern Gang and the Ariel Sharon Memorial League, the transition of the highly militarised Jewish state into a modern secular democracy has been remarkably smooth.
Pockets of prejudice persist, the study found, but their influence on popular opinion is now marginal.
Formal recognition of the right of return of all Palestinians forced into exile, and of Jerusalem’s status as an international city, have together had “a significant positive impact” on the incidence of anti-Jewish feeling around the world, the UN researchers say.
Kanaan’s new government stoked controversy last year when it admitted to possession of an arsenal of nuclear weapons.
Successive Israeli administrations had refused to confirm or deny the weapons’ existence, in the interests of maintaining regional stability.
In a wide-ranging series of proclamations, Kanaan also condemned suicide bombings, and issued a formal acknowledgement of the “many crimes and injustices” which took place during Israel’s birth.
It also caused indignation in parts of North America by stating that occurrences recounted in scripture “are not considered an appropriate foundation for national policy in the present day”.
And here's the home page for the Financial Times 2020 website.
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Labels: antisemitism, history
Some of their best customers are Jews
I've just got home from this café, Café Crema. I went there because there was an article in the Jewish Chronicle saying that the café's boycott of Israeli goods had been a "PR disaster".
Here's the JC:
A café owner has apologised for displaying a sign declaring “Jews are welcome”, saying it was a bid to allay fears that his boycott of Israeli goods could be interpreted as being antisemitic.
Chris Boddington said he was open about his boycott and support for the Palestine Solidarity Campaign at Café Crema in New Cross, south-east London. But he realised a boycott of Israeli produce could be equated with antisemitism.
The nearby Goldsmiths College owns the café and is Mr Boddington’s landlord. Many customers are Goldsmiths’ students or academics. In an attempt to reassure Jewish customers, Mr Boddington wrote on a blackboard: “We do not use any Israeli products. We are not antisemitic but anti-fascist. Jews are as welcome here as anyone else.”
He admitted it had backfired and constituted a substantial “PR cock-up”.
He said: “I wanted to make it clear we are not antisemitic. But people have taken it as me singling out Jews. I have said sorry. We do not want to exclude anyone. I am also well aware there are plenty of decent Israelis, but I do not believe they will dismantle the settlements and end the occupation.”
David Hirsh, a Goldsmiths’ lecturer and editor of the Engage website, which campaigns against academic boycotts of Israel, said: “Antisemitic ‘cock-ups’ follow the boycott campaign wherever it goes. Not because the boycotters are Jew-haters. But because the campaign to single out Israelis for exclusion is antisemitic.”
I expected to see the place festooned with Palestinobilia but there was nothing on display that could be seen from outside until you got right up close and there was a little postcard in the window advertising an "Evening for Gaza" from last month. Now I was a little disappointed so I popped inside, looked around and I still couldn't see anything suggesting anything about Palestine or Jews unless you count the picture of Bob Dylan on the wall. (Bob Dylan was at one point quite a fanatical zionist, I don't know where he stands on Palestine now.) So I asked the man behind the counter about the café's support for the boycott and about the JC article which it turned out he had read.
I asked him about his "sign" and it wasn't a sign at all. It was a little note in chalk at the bottom of a board that said what was for sale in the café. You could spend your whole time in there and never know where they stood on Palestine. But it was when he was told that some people say that the Israel boycott is antisemitic he put up a notice to say that Jews are as welcome as anyone else and then it was pointed out to him that that really could offend people, which he accepted and changed the note to what it had been before, pretty much. A mistake? Maybe. A PR disaster? Hardly.
I know but he didn't know, that several people have been there already simply because of the reports that started on the blog of a zionist called Bob from Brockley (on March 11, 2009), that went from there to Engage - that is the site which the Jewish Chronicle says "campaigns against academic boycotts of Israel" though it claims to campaign against antisemitism - and from there to the JC. That's a good two weeks now.
Ok, so having his attention drawn to the thing about Jews being as welcome as anyone else, Chris removed the note and said that he was sorry about it. End of story? Well no. See that JC report again. Dr Hirsh says that the boycott itself is antisemitic so it didn't matter what he said about Jews in general. Boycotting a state based on colonial settlement, ethnic cleansing, racist laws and relentless aggression towards the natives and neighbours of Palestine is antisemitic, according to Dr Hirsh.
Now I know I shouldn't waste as much time as I do on these people but the contribution of John Strawson to this is bizarre.
The arrogance of Chris’s position is astounding. Britain has been a colonial power for 3 centuries during which time it played a major role in the slave trade, ethnically cleansed most of North America and Australia, created concentration camps in South Africa and fought vicious wars to keep its colonies - do not forget some 100,000 Kenyans died in the 1950’s. Incidentially it also prevented many cictims of the Nazis from reaching Palestine - and did nothing to stop the Holocaust during World War II. The same Britain has recently been helping occupy Iraq since 2003. Chris is not frustrated by his own state and its bloody colonial record - he is only frustrated by a Jewish State. I think he has a problem.
When I met the guy (Chris Bodington, not John Strawson) this afternoon he struck me as being a pleasant unassuming chap. What does John Strawson know of what he makes of the UK's colonial past and present? But whatever he does make of it, what's it got to do with Israel? And what's it got to do with arrogance? And of course Strawson is a zionist. What's his principled objection to ethnic cleansing? Only Jews are allowed to do it? I don't think even he would be so brazen as to say that.
It's true that what Israel is doing to the Palestinians bears comparison to what the British and other Europeans did to the natives in America and Australasia but that's the point. We want to stop that before it's too late not use those earlier episodes to justify or cover for what Israel is doing now. And as for the occupation of Iraq, the UK's existence isn't predicated on it. Israel's existence is predicated on the dispossession of the Palestinians.
And what's all this about the holocaust? What did the zionists do while the holocaust was in progress? What did they do when Hitler came to power? What did they do in Hungary? How many Jews got trapped in Germany because of the Ha'avara agreement? and what might have become of Hitler's regime if the boycott hadn't been broken by zionists? Is Chris supposed to buy Israeli goods because of the holocaust? And what's with the "incidentally" with regard to the holocaust? It's their main card, hardly incidental either historically or to zionist "arguments".
I'm sure John Strawson understands these things but to leap in with such an obvious ad hominem attack on someone he's never met is downright childish. And this is a lecturer in international law and a former lecturer at Bir Zeit University. He is also someone who refused to answer if he was the same John Strawson that ran on the Meretz list for election to the World Zionist Congress a few years ago. A man of many parts.
My own view here is that Chris has been a little naive. He was wrong to believe that the boycott Israeli goods campaign is genuinely perceived as antisemitic. A simple statement, Boycott Israeli Goods or in this case we boycott Israeli goods, is fine. In the context of the board where the note appeared, the "Jews are as welcome as anyone else" looked like an answer to a frequently, if mischievously, asked question. Now there are genuine critics of Israel and even anti-zionists who don't support the boycott but they know that the antisemitism ploy is just that, a ploy. They also seem to realise that it could backfire as, as Chris points out, a boycott of a state isn't a boycott of its people or the people the state claims are its people. The anti-boycotters that want to make a genuine case against a boycott whilst condemning Israel are hindered by the clowns that play the antisemitism card. But the only people who are offended by the boycott are people that don't like serious criticism of Israel or of zionism anyway.
Oh, I've only just remembered, when she saw the article in the JC, Deborah Fink wrote to the Just Peace UK list to say this:
Here's a café we must all go to! I wonder if they stock Zaytoun products?
Good news! They do.
Anyway, any more PR disasters like that and Chris and his family will be able to expand the café into adjacent shops.
Just one more thing - they do make a nice espresso and carrot cake - that's the main thing.
Labels: academic boycott, BDS, boycott, hasbara, Jewish
Palestine film festival
This is a bit of a grab from the Palestine Film Festival site so you can see it before the zios hack it down from the web. Now read on.....
THE 10TH LONDON PALESTINE FILM FESTIVAL
April 24th - May 8th 2009, Barbican Cinema & SOAS
Click on the logo for full details and downloadable programme:
THE ANNUAL PFF PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
April 24th - May 8th, Barbican Centre
Click on the picture for details:
REFUGE IN WORDS: VOICES FROM GAZA
May 22nd, Brunei Gallery, SOAS
The PFF, with English PEN, The London Middle East Institute (SOAS), and The Poetry Translation Centre, is organising an evening of poetry readings by Gaza-based Palestinian writers in May 2009: "Refuge in Words: Voices From Gaza" - more information and advance registration details HERE..
SUPPORT THE PFF
The PFF is run entirely voluntarily and depends on donations and partnerships to maintain the Festival. Information on how to support the PFF can be obtained by contacting us on info@palestinefilm.org
Those pictures aligned to the left are supposed to be aligned to the centre like I told them. Any geeks out there want to suggest how to centre two recalcitrant left aligned pics, please leave suggestions in the comments.
Labels: activism, art, history, palestine, solidarity
War criminals in Sudan
There's been a lot in the news about Sudan, mostly regarding Darfur. I've even run a few posts on it here on Jews sans frontieres. Zionists often complain that no one says anything about Darfur when they probably wouldn't have heard of Darfur if it wasn't for the fact that plenty of people say plenty of things about Sudan and Darfur. So anyway, in spite of having run a few posts on Sudan myself, here is another on account of something in the Independent that caught my today, though it seems to have appeared yesterday:
Israel carried out air strikes in January on a convoy moving through Sudan which it believed to be carrying weapons destined for Hamas in Gaza, according to a report by the US television network CBS.
Two Sudanese politicians yesterday confirmed that unidentified aircraft targeted the convoy in a remote desert region north-west of Port Sudan on the Red Sea coast.
The outgoing Israeli Prime Minister, Ehud Olmert, appeared to fuel speculation that his country's air force was behind the attack, which reportedly killed 39 people, when he said that "Israel hits every place it can in order to stop terror, near and far". CBS reported that Israeli intelligence had learnt of plans to move weapons north through Sudan into Egypt and then smuggle them into the Gaza Strip to Hamas. The report said that those killed were manning the 17-vehicle convoy, although a number of civilians had also been injured in the attack, which occurred in the same month as Israel's offensive in Gaza.
While Israeli defence officials had earlier appeared to pour cold water on the report that their aircraft had carried out the attack, Mark Regev, the spokesman for Mr Olmert, would only say that it was not Israel's practice "to respond to these sort of allegations when they arise in the press".
Oh no! Mark Regev won't tell us anything. Now we'll never know because he always used to be such a reliable source.
Labels: international law, war crimes
Zionists and the crying of "wolf"
Tony Greenstein has a letter in the Independent today ridiculing the ridiculous Mark Gardner, Director of Communications of the Community Security Trust (CST).
The CST masquerades as the provisional wing of the Board of Deputies of British Jews though apparently the link is tenuous (see this comment from David Rosenberg). He wrote into the Independent recently to protest the use in an article of the expression "Jewish lobby" as if he would have been happier with the expression "Israel" or "zionist" lobby.
The article on the resignation of Charles Freeman was headlined, "Israel lobby blamed as Obama's choice for intelligence chief quits". The opening sentence, however, stated, "Fears over the Jewish lobby's excess influence on US foreign policy flared anew".
At root, the failure to distinguish between Israelis, pro-Israelis and Jews is the same analytical meltdown that occurs in the minds of those who physically attack and threaten British Jews every time there is a flare-up in the cycle of violence between Israelis and Palestinians. The Independent really ought to do better.
Community Security Trust
So here's Tony, two weeks later:
I agree with Mark Gardner of the Community Security Trust (letters, 14 March). The failure to distinguish between Israelis, Zionists and Jews leads inexorably to attacks on Jewish people. This kind of "analytical meltdown" inevitably tars all Jewish people with the war crimes of the Israeli state.
Is this the same Mark Gardner whose organisation stewarded a solidarity rally on 7 January in support of Israel's attack on Gaza? The rally was organised by the Board of Deputies of British Jews, whose president, Henry Grunwald, spoke of "our", that is, Jewish, "solidarity for the people of Israel". Why did Gardner not protest about an organisation calling itself the "representative body of the British Jewish Community" organising a pro-Israeli demonstration when the Zionist Federation could have called it instead?
Or if it is the term "Jewish lobby" that Gardner objects to, then perhaps he can inform the Israeli press that this word is verboten. I refer, for example, to Israel's daily Haaretz, whose article "US Jews are losing their bond to Israel" refers to the "ever-present strength of the Jewish lobby in the US".
For years, Zionist groups have conflated Israel, Zionism and Jews, thereby accusing opponents of Israel of being anti-Semitic. Now that some people have begun to take them at their word, they are like the little boy who cried wolf so many times that when finally the wolf appeared no one believed him.
Tony Greenstein
It's strange that this took two weeks to appear. In the age of emails letters usually appear the next day. I wonder what they were trying to balance out here since it can't have been what it was that Tony was criticising. Ah never mind. It was published and that's what counts.
Labels: antisemitism, hasbara, Jewish, lobby, Zionism
The get lost tribe of Israel
Here's a harrowing case of Israel's internal ethnic cleansing reported in the New Zealand Herald by Billy Briggs under the heading The unwanted tribe of Israel:
The destruction began just before midday when Israeli security forces fanned out to form a line on a hill overlooking the tiny Bedouin settlement.
Armed with guns, sprays and batons, the police moved forward with military precision, led by a paramilitary force called the Green Patrol.
Out of sight, reinforcements sat in a fleet of vehicles in case of resistance by the Arab villagers while behind the police line three bulldozers revved their engines ominously.
Once they reached the bottom of the hill, officers vaulted a fence then began clearing the village systematically. As police entered the homes and ordered families to vacate, people were still inside frantically trying to salvage clothes and possessions.
Some of the Bedouin, resigned to their fate, were already on the move, carrying pets, pot plants and kitchen utensils, but others lingered and pleaded for more time.
As one old woman left her home for the last time she wept and looked to the sky while her daughter turned and spat in the direction of a policewoman filming the operation.
"I hope you show your film so the world can see this ethnic cleansing," she shouted in Arabic. From another shack two women wearing black abayas or cloaks appeared carrying a sofa. They struggled with it for about 20m until, exhausted, they gave up and sat on it in the shade of a small tree.
Staring ahead in stunned silence, they remained there briefly until policemen arrived waving their arms to shoo them away as if herding cattle or sheep. Mohammed, only 5 days old, was carried away by his mother in a blue plastic bucket seat, sleeping and oblivious to the plight of his tribe and three elder siblings.
"Where will we go?" his mother, Khatan, said as she walked away from the land she was brought up in.
According to Israel, these Bedouin Arabs have no rights to live on this desert land in the Negev region. This community, close to the town of Beersheba in the south and known as an "unrecognised village", was home to members of the al-Atrash tribe for nearly 30 years until the authorities arrived to destroy it.
As 20 homes were razed an official from the Israel Land Administration said the settlement was illegal and that security forces were executing a ruling made by the Beersheba magistrate's court in 2000. "The land is state land. They [the Negev Bedouin] do not have a link to this land. The court gave a verdict and we are fulfilling it," said the official who was monitoring the demolitions.
The al-Atrash tribe had made numerous appeals against the order but a few days earlier a judge ruled the Bedouin had no land rights and the destruction of the village must take place.
There's another two pages to the report here and here.
Labels: ethnic cleansing, Zionism
No one likes them, they don't care
Except of course they spend fortunes - millions upon millions - on their image but the product lets them down in a big way. Israel has performed badly in opinion polls for years now but as its behaviour has plumbed depths of depravity so its standing in world has followed in kind. Here's the Financial Times, famously not prone to hyperbole, with the headline Israel dismissive as fury mounts:
Battered by fresh accusations of war crimes during the recent Gaza conflict, Israel’s standing in the world is plunging to fresh lows. Two months after the guns fell silent, international condemnation of its treatment of Palestinian civilians during the military offensive shows no sign of abating.
Outside the country, the latest revelations – most strikingly, a claim that soldiers committed “cold-blooded murder” during the operation – have once again spurred calls for a UN war crimes tribunal.
In Israel itself, however, the response to allegations of war crimes has been both muted and defensive. While Israeli officials have promised to investigate the claims, ministers insist there was nothing wrong with the army’s conduct during the three-week offensive.
Gabi Ashkenazi, the chief of staff of the Israel Defence Forces, led the way on Monday, claiming Israel Defence Forces was “the most humane army in the world”.
Ha ha ha. I know I should cry but I can't. What did that chap in the Independent letters say the other day?
Following Israel's self-appointment as the world's most moral army, may I appoint myself as the world's greatest lover. When after five minutes this claim is questioned and then ridiculed, I will aggressively question your editorial standards and bias.
Ah yes, that was it.
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Labels: Cast lead, Gaza, hasbara
Zionism against Jews?
I blogged already on the situation of Jews in Yemen and how the Jewish Agency for Israel - I think that's the kind of recruitment arm of the World Zionist Organisation - was stirring it for them in the efforts to leave the country for somewhere safe and secular as opposed to Israel. Well there's a twist in the tale. Here's the Forward:
In recent weeks, Jewish organizations have insisted that Yemen’s tiny Jewish population is in grave danger and that a secret evacuation is necessary to bring the people to safety. But a new report written by on-the-ground observers suggests that one of the primary barriers to the Jews’ departure is the resistance of the Jews themselves.
It appears that this tribe didn't know it was lost until it was found.
Labels: Zionism
Save the children....from Israel
I just had a call from the Save the Children fund seeking donations for Gaza. The reason they called me was because I had responded to a call to text CEASEFIRE to 81819 and they would then take that as a kind of petition signature to honorary Jewish National Fund patron, Gordon Brown, and try to get him to use his best endeavours to stop the assault on Gaza. Gordon Brown, for those that don't know, when he's not honorarily patronising the Jewish National Fund, doubles as the UK's Prime Minister. Well anyway, Save the Children, which did some wonderful work in Lebanon back in 2006, is seeking £3 a month to contribute to relief in Gaza and presumably to cover the cost of their calls. They got 182,000 texts by the way, from people that read their appeal in either a newspaper or saw it on line. I can't remember where I saw it.
What else did he say? They have just been allowed back into Gaza which makes you wonder why they were kept out in the first place. Health and safety probably....not!
Anyway, I gave the link above but here it is again because there is a lot to see on their site including links to their Gaza staff's blogs.
Labels: Cast lead, Gaza, solidarity, war crimes
The Headless Herrenvolk Soldier
This spot on cartoon infuriates the right people:
"Pat Oliphant's outlandish and offensive use of the Star of David in combination with Nazi-like imagery is hideously anti-Semitic," Anti-Defamation League chief Abe Foxman said. (Haaretz)
sorry. Not going to work. It isn't the cartoonist who is abusing the Star of David; it is the headless soldier. And that is an accurate commentary on Israel and its apologists.
Do you want to see a truly antisemitic cartoon? Here it is.
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Labels: gabriel ash, hasbara, Zionism
Seven deadly sins?
You'd think so with the ruckus it caused. Apparently saying "Jewish" in a sentence is now antisemitic. Try it in a sentence. Seven Jewish children. Hmm. Let's look at the play itself and check out all the rights stuff at the bottom and how you might donate to Medical Aid for Palestinians. Also check out Israel apologist (his expression, I prefer zionist) Norman Geras's review of the play which is what prompted me to post the script here. Anyway, now read on:
a play for Gaza
No children appear in the play. The speakers are adults, the parents and if you
like other relations of the children. The lines can be shared out in any way you
like among those characters. The characters are different in each small scene as
the time and child are different. They may be played by any number of actors.
Tell her it’s a game
Tell her it’s serious
But don’t frighten her
Don’t tell her they’ll kill her
Tell her it’s important to be quiet
Tell her she’ll have cake if she’s good
Tell her to curl up as if she’s in bed
But not to sing.
Tell her not to come out
Tell her not to come out even if she hears shouting
Don’t frighten her
Tell her not to come out even if she hears nothing for a long time
Tell her we’ll come and find her
Tell her we’ll be here all the time.
Tell her something about the men
Tell her they’re bad in the game
Tell her it’s a story
Tell her they’ll go away
Tell her she can make them go away if she keeps still
Tell her this is a photograph of her grandmother, her uncles and
Tell her her uncles died
Don’t tell her they were killed
Tell her they were killed
Don’t frighten her.
Tell her her grandmother was clever
Don’t tell her what they did
Tell her she was brave
Tell her she taught me how to make cakes
Tell her something
Tell her more when she’s older.
Tell her there were people who hated Jews
Don’t tell her
Tell her it’s over now
Tell her there are still people who hate Jews
Tell her there are people who love Jews
Don’t tell her to think Jews or not Jews
Tell her more when she’s older
Tell her how many when she’s older
Tell her it was before she was born and she’s not in danger
Don’t tell her there’s any question of danger.
Tell her we love her
Tell her dead or alive her family all love her
Tell her her grandmother would be proud of her.
Don’t tell her we’re going for ever
Tell her she can write to her friends, tell her her friends can maybe
Tell her it’s sunny there
Tell her we’re going home
Tell her it’s the land God gave us
Don’t tell her religion
Tell her her great great great great lots of greats grandad lived
Don’t tell her he was driven out
Tell her, of course tell her, tell her everyone was driven out and
the country is waiting for us to come home
Don’t tell her she doesn’t belong here
Tell her of course she likes it here but she’ll like it there even
Tell her it’s an adventure
Tell her no one will tease her
Tell her she’ll have new friends
Tell her she can take her toys
Don’t tell her she can take all her toys
Tell her she’s a special girl
Tell her about Jerusalem.
Don’t tell her who they are
Tell her they’re Bedouin, they travel about
Tell her about camels in the desert and dates
Tell her they live in tents
Tell her this wasn’t their home
Don’t tell her home, not home, tell her they’re going away
Don’t tell her they don’t like her
Tell her to be careful.
Don’t tell her who used to live in this house
No but don’t tell her her great great grandfather used to live in
this house
No but don’t tell her Arabs used to sleep in her bedroom.
Tell her not to be rude to them
Tell her not to be frightened
Don’t tell her she can’t play with the children
Don’t tell her she can have them in the house.
Tell her they have plenty of friends and family
Tell her for miles and miles all round they have lands of their own
Tell her again this is our promised land.
Don’t tell her they said it was a land without people
Don’t tell her I wouldn’t have come if I’d known.
Tell her maybe we can share.
Don’t tell her that.
Tell her we won
Tell her her brother’s a hero
Tell her how big their armies are
Tell her we turned them back
Tell her we’re fighters
Tell her we’ve got new land.
Don’t tell her the trouble about the swimming pool
Tell her it’s our water, we have the right
Tell her it’s not the water for their fields
Don’t tell her anything about water.
Don’t tell her about the bulldozer
Don’t tell her not to look at the bulldozer
Don’t tell her it was knocking the house down
Tell her it’s a building site
Don’t tell her anything about bulldozers.
Don’t tell her about the queues at the checkpoint
Tell her we’ll be there in no time
Don’t tell her anything she doesn’t ask
Don’t tell her the boy was shot
Don’t tell her anything.
Tell her we’re making new farms in the desert
Don’t tell her about the olive trees
Tell her we’re building new towns in the wilderness.
Don’t tell her they throw stones
Tell her they’re not much good against tanks
Don’t tell her they set off bombs in cafés
Tell her, tell her they set off bombs in cafés
Tell her to be careful
Tell her we need the wall to keep us safe
Tell her they want to drive us into the sea
Tell her they don’t
Tell her they want to drive us into the sea.
Tell her we kill far more of them
Don’t tell her that
Tell her that
Tell her we’re stronger
Tell her we’re entitled
Tell her they don’t understand anything except violence
Tell her we want peace
Tell her we’re going swimming.
Tell her she can’t watch the news
Tell her she can watch cartoons
Tell her she can stay up late and watch Friends.
Tell her they’re attacking with rockets
Tell her only a few of us have been killed
Tell her the army has come to our defence
Don’t tell her her cousin refused to serve in the army.
Don’t tell her how many of them have been killed
Tell her the Hamas fighters have been killed
Tell her they’re terrorists
Tell her they’re filth
Don’t tell her about the family of dead girls
Tell her you can’t believe what you see on television
Tell her we killed the babies by mistake
Don’t tell her anything about the army
Tell her, tell her about the army, tell her to be proud of the army.
Tell her about the family of dead girls, tell her their names why
not, tell her the whole world knows why shouldn’t she know? tell
her there’s dead babies, did she see babies? tell her she’s got
nothing to be ashamed of. Tell her they did it to themselves. Tell
her they want their children killed to make people sorry for them,
tell her I’m not sorry for them, tell her not to be sorry for them,
tell her we’re the ones to be sorry for, tell her they can’t talk
suffering to us. Tell her we’re the iron fist now, tell her it’s the fog
of war, tell her we won’t stop killing them till we’re safe, tell her I
laughed when I saw the dead policemen, tell her they’re animals
living in rubble now, tell her I wouldn’t care if we wiped them out,
the world would hate us is the only thing, tell her I don’t care if
the world hates us, tell her we’re better haters, tell her we’re
chosen people, tell her I look at one of their children covered in
blood and what do I feel? tell her all I feel is happy it’s not her.
Tell her we love her.
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2009, when the play was written.
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I find it quite fascinating that the writer does manage to cram a lot of zionist myth-making into the thing that takes about 10 minutes to perform. I noticed on the internet, usual places, Harry's Place, Engage, etc, that the zios are making an issue out of this one line:
According to some zionists, the first person to say that wasn't Jewish. I swear some zios have said that. (I'll look for links in a bit). I thought the relevance was bound up with whether it's true or not, not the ethnicity or religion of who said it. Actually Israel Zangwill is most often credited with having described Palestine as "a land without a people for a people without a land" though his daughter said that he never said it. Elsewhere zionists have Mark Twain saying that he visited Palestine and that there was no one home at the time. I'm not sure if the lights were on or not. More notoriously, I always confuse Joan Rivers with Joan Peters, Joan Peters said that Palestine was empty on the eve of zionist colonisation and Professor Alan Dershowitz, ahem, "agreed" with her. The difference between Joan Peters and Joan Rivers is that the latter is a joker, the former just a joke.
But again I say, it's the truth that counts and can the zios, collective hand on collective heart, honestly say that no Jewish child ever gets told the fiction that Palestine was empty on the eve of zionist colonisation? If so they're lucky because everyone else has been told it. Oh no!!!!! I've put my foot in it now. If everyone gets treated to zionist propaganda why single out Jewish children? Well perhaps it's because when it's Jews and when it's children, zionist propaganda becomes zionist indoctrination and children are rather susceptible to that and Jews receive that propaganda from more sources and from an earlier age than the population at large.
Labels: art, hasbara, history, israel, Jewish, solidarity, war crimes, Zionism
Israel's contempt for human life
The headline is for the letter that tops the Independent letters page today from Jocelyn Hurndall, mother of Tom Hurndall who was killed whilst shielding Palestinian children on their way to school. Here's the letter:
Your article about Tristan Anderson (24 March) brought back strong memories of when my son Tom Hurndall was shot in Gaza in 2003. My heart goes out to Tristan Anderson's parents, for I remember clearly how it was in the days after Tom was shot by an Israeli sniper in Rafah while rescuing Palestinian children.
Like us, his mother and father will be utterly devastated, numb and overcome by disbelief. As Americans, they will be reaching out for the support of their government and, maybe, stunned by the same astonishing level of Israeli obfuscation and cover-up that we experienced. I have come to recognise this feeling when reading the accounts of recent Israeli atrocities and civilian deaths during the incursion into Gaza.
Contrary to my own family's experience when we called for and received the support of numerous parliamentarians in the UK, Tristan's parents may have a hard time harnessing the energies of their government and insisting the Israeli government investigates properly, investigations that should never be done in-house. I recall with sadness how difficult it was for Rachel Corrie's parents, Americans, to get truth and justice for their daughter, being given no government support after she was run over by an Israeli army bulldozer.
We've had little indication of how the new American government will respond to Israel's incursion into Gaza, the stance they will take over the scores of civilian killings and iniquitously loose rules of engagement that killed Tom and so many others that were followed by inept investigations. A state's response to the shooting of a young man who was demonstrating peacefully is a litmus test of the quality of inclusive justice we have a right to expect across the world. In accordance with international law, the policy-makers, the chain of command and the soldiers, all must be called to account.
For the sake of Tristan and his parents, I hope President Barack Obama's administration uses this opportunity to speak out against the Israeli policies, indeed any state's policies, that show such contempt for human life.
Jocelyn Hurndall
Friends of Birzeit University, London EC4
When I read the headline I couldn't know what the story was behind it as Israel has done so much to show its contempt for human life lately.
The Independent and the Guardian both carry articles detailing the evidence of Israeli war crimes and a commenter drew my attention to an article by Christopher Hitchens in Slate suggesting that rabbinical extremism should rule out American aid to Israel that might be used for settlement activity, "even indirectly". Does he mean that if it can be proven that American aid was used for settlement activity then it should be stopped but if not it can continue? He doesn't actually say but it is nice to see him, as another comment said, trying to leave the sinking ship that is the world's and even western opinion of the racist war criminals of the State of Israel.
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Labels: solidarity, war crimes
Barak doesn't give a fig says Barak
No not Obama, he really doesn't give a fig. This is Ehud Barak claiming that the inclusion of "Labour" in a Netanyahu government doesn't amount to a fig-leaf for a government intent on avoiding even cosmetic concessions to the Palestinians. Here's the Guardian:
Binyamin Netanyahu, Israel's next prime minister, was last night on the verge of forming a majority coalition after the Labour party agreed a last-minute deal to join his incoming government.
The vote came after an all-night negotiations between Ehud Barak's Labour and Netanyahu's Likud. Although as many as seven of Labour's 13 elected MPs opposed the move, the party's 1,400-strong central committee followed Barak's lead and voted to join the government.
The decision gives Netanyahu the comfort of a government with a broader base. He will lead a coalition drawn from across the political spectrum which embraces in an unlikely partnership with Avigdor Lieberman, an outspoken far-right politician, and Barak, head of the traditionally left of centre and social welfare-oriented party.
Netanyahu will be prime minister, with Lieberman as his foreign minister and Barak remaining as defence minister, where he was a key figure behind Israel's three-week war in Gaza.
"I am not afraid of Binyamin Netanyahu," Barak told his party. "We will not serve as anyone's fig leaf. We will ensure there will not be a narrow right-wing government, but a real government that looks after the State of Israel."
That's right, the State is everything, the people nothing. And that's not a narrow right wing government? At least they admit it's some kind of right wing government but then with zionism we are always talking about degrees of rightism.
People might like to ponder the fact that when Rabin was assassinated his widow said that it was Netanyahu that created the atmosphere that made the assassination possible and now Rabin's successor is power-sharing with him. What a lovely spectacle!
Labels: elections, israel, Zionism
UK's Charities Commission joins the blockade of Gaza
This is a worrying thing. See this post on the Socialist Unity blog:
‘A political attack from both sides of the Atlantic’
In an extraordinary move, the Charity Commission in Britain has issued a hostile briefing about the Gaza solidarity campaign inspired by Respect MP George Galloway, just before he arrived in North America for a speaking tour. The Viva Palestina campaign, which organised a convoy of over 100 vehicles bringing aid to the besieged population of Gaza, has been in contact with the Charity Commission over the last week and sent it a substantial letter today in response to letters only received this morning.
Before receiving that letter, however, some officials at the Commission have issued a statement to the media to say they are launching a “statutory investigation”, even though the Viva Palestina campaign has sought to co-operate with all relevant authorities throughout. As Galloway touched down in the US to begin his speaking tour he made the following statement:
“If anyone needs investigating, it is the Charity Commission itself. There is no good reason why the Commission should jump the gun and issue a statement that it is launching an investigation when, in fact, it was about to receive the information and correspondence it had asked for. But there are plenty of bad reasons for this outrageous behaviour.
“Let the facts speak for themselves. On Friday, Rupert Murdoch’s Sun reports that a right wing, pro-war, Bushite in Canada is stamping all over free speech and seeking to ban me from the country. On Saturday, Hazel Blears wrote to the largest Muslim organisation in the country calling for the head of its Deputy Director General Dr Daud Abdullah, because of his support for the Palestinian cause.
“On Monday morning, I set off to the US and Canada for a sell out speaking tour on the issue of Palestine. While I’m in the air the Charity Commission decides not to wait for a letter it had asked for and which will reach it tomorrow, Royal Mail permitting, but instead launches a public attack on the aid convoy I led.
“This isn’t the first time the Charity Commission has intervened in a blatantly political way. It did it over the miners strike a quarter of a century ago and against other solidarity movements. It did it over my campaign against sanctions on Iraq, when it repeatedly went though the books of a political campaign despite the fact it never found anything untoward.
“In truth, I expected this kind of attack. So, I’m sure, did the millions of people whose support for the people of Palestine is an affront to the establishment and its organs. Doubtless supporters of the Iraq war and Israel’s aggression against the Palestinians will hope that this will damage solidarity efforts. They are deluded.
“We won’t be intimidated. Viva Palestina will continue to campaign. And if the reaction in Canada to these kind of attacks is anything to go by, I anticipate an even greater outpouring of support for our campaign – moral, political, financial and in every other way.”
To think that Betar was a registered charity in the UK for about twenty years and the Jewish National Fund still is.
Labels: Gaza
Support Hermann Dierkes against the antisemitism card
This looks like just another case of zionists playing the antisemitism card. Here's Electronic Intifada:
Hermann Dierkes is a respected politician with an honorable record of campaigning for social and political justice in the German Rhineland city of Duisburg. He represented his party Die Linke (The Left Party) on Duisburg City Council, campaigning tirelessly on anti-racist and anti-fascist issues. Most recently, he was his party's candidate for the post of Lord Mayor.
On 18 February 2009 Dierkes addressed a public meeting on the question of Palestine. To the question of how to take action against the injustice being suffered by Palestinians, he responded that the recent World Social Forum in Belem, Brazil had proposed an arms embargo, sanctions and the boycott of Israeli exports. He added: "We should no longer accept that in the name of the Holocaust and with the support of the government of the Federal Republic [of Germany] such grave violations of human rights can be perpetrated and tolerated ... Everyone can help strengthen pressure for a different politics, for example by boycotting Israeli products."
A few days later, Dierkes gave an interview to the Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung (WAZ), a conservative paper based in the nearby city of Essen. He explained the demands of the World Social Forum, and requested that the published interview should stress that this had nothing to do with anti-Semitism -- a qualification that invariably needs to be made in Germany, except when there is suspicion of Islamophobia. Predictably, his precautions were in vain; scenting a political coup, the reporter published his article without including the qualification.
All hell broke loose. In the 25 February edition of Bild -- Germany's best-selling and most obnoxious daily paper -- Dieter Graumann, Vice-President of the Central Jewish Council, accused him of "pure anti-Semitism." WAZ editorialist Achim Beer decried Dierke's "careless Nazi utterances," comparing his words to "a mass execution at the edge of a Ukrainian forest." Hendrik Wuest, General Secretary of the CDU (the Christian Democratic Party), warned that "the Nazi propaganda" emanating from Die Linke is "intolerable." Michael Groschek -- General Secretary of the local branch of the Social Democratic Party, which shares power nationally with the CDU -- played electoral politics with the claim that "[a]nyone playing electoral politics with such anti-Israeli utterances sets himself outside the rules of the democratic game."
Worse still, Dierke's own party failed to stand by him unambiguously. Press spokesperson Alrun Nuesslein opined that if Israel is criticized because "the population in the Gaza Strip is collectively punished by the ... closure of border crossings, it is equally impossible for us to punish the Israeli population" by means of a boycott of Israeli goods, particularly "in the context of German history," a mantra with which Germans routinely absolve themselves of their historic responsibility towards the Palestinians.
There is a petition doing the rounds and I'll post details of that when I have them. Right now I'm just amazed that Germans can play so fast and loose with holocaust analogies when the zionists are doing their damnedest to have such analogies made illegal when applied to an obvious case, the State of Israel.
Labels: solidarity
Demonstrate at the G20 in London on 1 April
Demonstrate at the G20 on 1 April
Assemble US Embassy, Grosvenor Square at 2pm
The leaders of the world’s big powers will meet at the G20 summit in London on 2 April.
It is Barack Obama’s first visit to Britain. It is our chance to demand a change from Bush’s war policies.
Get the troops out of Iraq & Afghanistan
End the siege of Gaza – free Palestine
Create jobs not bombs
Stop arming Israel
Abolish all nukes
Details of transport to the protest
Click to download flyer
Called by Stop the War, CND, Palestine Solidarity Campaign, British Muslim Initiative
Our message will be ‘Yes We Can’. Yes we can end the siege of Gaza and free Palestine, get the troops out of Iraq and Afghanistan, make jobs not bombs, abolish nukes, and stop arming Israel.
This is a time of slump but the G20 are spending more and more on war. Despite the disaster in Iraq and Afghanistan, the US and Britain are sending thousands more troops to Afghanistan.
They are spending more in Iraq. The total cost of the war will be around $6 trillion. The US spends $54 billion and Britain nearly £2 billion every year on nuclear weapons.
Most G20 leaders support Israel and refused to condemn the attack on Gaza or the siege. They sell arms to Israel. The US gives more aid to Israel than it gives to any other country. For all these reasons, join us to protest at the G20.
We will also be protesting on Thursday 2 April at the G20 summit, 11am at the Excel Centre.
Called by Stop the War Coalition, Palestine Solidarity Campaign, The British Muslim Initiative and CND
April 1 (afternoon): Protest March and rally in central London
April 2: Protest march to G20 conference
Labels: afghanistan, iraq, israel, obama, palestine, solidarity
PA head Mahmoud Abbas joins the boycott campaign
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's Western-backed government warned European states on Monday against easing a boycott of Hamas Islamists, saying it could put unity talks at risk.
Foreign Minister Riyad al-Malki said he relayed that message last week to European leaders during talks in Brussels...
Malki said European overtures could undermine the unity talks by giving Hamas the impression that "the international community, and especially the European Union, is ready to change its position towards Hamas", whether the group agrees to abide by interim agreements or not. (Reuters)
Love the background.
Labels: gabriel ash, Gaza, Palestinian Authority
When will Israel be brought to book?
The Guardian is asking that question in a few articles today including the editorial. There are also the video reports on the website that appeared yesterday.
Today there is Seumas Milne's comment looking at the prospect of Israelis being brought to justice:
There is of course no chance that the UN security council will authorise the kind of International Criminal Court war crimes indictment now faced by Sudan's leaders over Darfur. Any such move would certainly be vetoed by the US and its allies. And Israel's own courts have had no trouble in the past batting away serious legal challenges to its army's atrocities in the occupied territories. But the use of universal jurisdiction in countries such as Spain or even Britain is making Israeli commanders increasingly jumpy about travelling abroad.
With such powerful evidence of violations of the rules of war now emerging from the rubble of Gaza, the test must be this: is the developing system of international accountability for war crimes only going to apply to the west's enemies – or can the western powers and their closest allies also be brought to book?
Well yes they can, but will they?
Labels: Cast lead, Gaza, international law, war crimes
Israelis dismayed as UK retains war crimes laws
You'll remember the case of an Israeli war crimes suspect leaving London Heathrow airport without even leaving the plane because of an arrest warrant over war crimes in an earlier assault on Gaza. Well the UK had promised Israel that it would change its war crimes legislation so that Israelis can come here without the fear of prosecution. Well now apparently, the UK isn't going to change the law after all. Here's Ha'aretz:
London will not push through changes in legislation that permits the arrest of Israel Defense Forces officers visiting Britain on war crimes, as previously promised, Jerusalem has learned.
In an unofficial message to Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, Britain said that as a result of the decline in Israel's public image following Operation Cast Lead the government believes it will be unable to pass the amendment to the legislation before next year's scheduled elections.
So in the wake of the assault on Gaza the rockets haven't stopped, Hamas is still in power and an Israeli war criminal is still a war criminal. Remind me, what did Israel gain from Gaza?
But what does the UK Foreign Office have to say:
We recognize Israeli concerns but this is a complex legal issue
Complex legal issue? Try public relations disaster.
Labels: war crimes
Israel and the last of the red hot lovers
The Independent's been running some sick letters and editorials lately and that's not counting Howard Jacobson's increasingly insufferable output. But they have run some useful articles and Israel's critics get another look-in in today's letters including a funny swipe at the Zionist Federation's Jonathan Hoffman who claimed that the Indie's editorial standards had slipped because they picked up on Ha'aretz's report on Israel's war crimes in Gaza. Here's the letter from Chris O'Donoghue:
There's a letter too from my friend Diana Neslen pointing to US, UK and EU collusion with Israel's war criminals, otherwise known as the State of Israel:
The news of the behaviour of the Israeli army comes as a surprise only to those who wilfully chose to deny reality (20 March). However in spite of the fact that Israel deliberately planned the Gaza onslaught and carried it out mercilessly, our Government and the EU have chosen to use our taxes to rebuild what Israel has destroyed, are busily patrolling the seas around Gaza to prevent arms smuggling, while continuing to arm Israel, are allowing Israel to set the agenda for Gaza's reconstruction and continuing to allow Israel preferential entry into the European markets, in spite of her abrogation of human rights.
Surely the world has learnt that appeasing an aggressor only results in fuelling the appetite for greater barbarity. In the absence of any sanction, and indeed in the presence of what can only be called reward for felony, one can but conclude that the governments of this country, the European Union and the US are indeed complicit in Israel's actions.
But it's not all doom and gloom. The next post will be on the Ha'aretz report that the UK will not now be changing its law to allow Israeli war criminals safe passage to and through the UK.
Labels: hasbara
Guardian Gaza war crimes special
Check out these clips at the Guardian while I figure out how to upload them to the blog here.
These are stills from clips on the use of drones, the use of human shields and the attacks on medics.
Labels: Cast lead, Gaza, guardian, war crimes
Another war on Gaza?
According to the Guardian, Matan Vilnai, the Israeli deputy defence minister who suggested a "shoah" (holocaust) against Gaza early last year, is calling for another attack on Gaza and the seizure of land from which rockets have been fired. Here's Rory McCarthy:
Israel's deputy defence minister has called for a new invasion of Gaza and the capture of land close to the border, despite growing domestic and international concern about the conduct of the previous war.
"We need to conquer the areas from which mortar shells are being fired," Matan Vilnai told an Israeli conference on the Gaza war last night. "The mortar shell is the main threat," he said. Most were launched from within four miles (6km) of the border. "We just need to be there," he said.
His comments reflected a wider Israeli frustration with the results of the devastating three-week war. Israeli forces destroyed thousands of homes and buildings and killed more than 1,400 Palestinians but failed to achieve their main goal: to halt the rockets and mortars which are still being fired into southern Israel.
Meanwhile Richard Falk, the United Nations special rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, has complained that Israel did in Gaza precisely what nazis were executed at Nuremberg for when they did the same thing:
An advance copy of his report is highly critical of the war, saying Israel's "recourse to force was not legally justified given the circumstances and diplomatic alternatives available, and was potentially, a crime against peace". He calls for an expert inquiry into war crimes allegations against Israel.
Some hope if Obama has a veto.
Sweet news from Ireland: Cyprus refuses to grant asylum to Israeli vegetables
Every Monday should have a positive story. Here's this week's. The supermarket chain, Aldi had been selling Israeli fruit and vegetables marked ‘Product of Cyprus’. We in the IPSC raised it in the media and to the Cypriot ambassador. The Cypriots went ballistic and Aldi backed down.
I think the victory lies less in the fact that Aldi is no longer able to sell mislabelled Israeli stuff, but that they were trying to do so in the first place. It shows the boycott is starting to work. Hopefully Aldi will start looking for new suppliers now.
Here’s the Cypriot newspaper report:
Shunned Israeli fruit being sold as Cypriot
By Nathan Morley
(Cyprus Mail - Thursday, March 19, 2009)
ALDI ‘apologises unreservedly for this error to its customers and producers’
Aldi, the supermarket chain, yesterday admitted to misleading European consumers by selling re-labelled Israeli Grapefruit as a product of Cyprus before passing it on to the public.
It has been claimed the decision to pass off the Israeli fruit by the German ALDI chain came after a widespread boycott of Israeli goods in the aftermath of the Israel’s invasion into Gaza in December.
Since then, shoppers across Ireland especially, have been turning their backs on Israeli goods such as fruit, vegetables and electronics and it is thought that stockpiles of Israeli produce are rotting at supply depots…
more here: http://cosmos.ucc.ie/cs1064/jabowen/IPSC/php/art.php?aid=106599
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Labels: activism, BDS, boycott, solidarity
Israel's apartheid quality
Many thanks to Gert in the comments for pointing me in the direction of this article in The National by South African anti-apartheid activist, Tony Karon. I knew that Thatcher and Reagan said that Nelson Mandela was a terrorist but I never knew this:
In one of her last acts as US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice had Nelson Mandela’s name removed from America’s terrorist watch list. Many Americans were shocked to learn that their favourite former political prisoner had ever been deemed a terrorist.
But international solidarity and people power put paid the powers that be, or rather, that were. But what has that to do with us?
The international anti-apartheid movement began at the grassroots among religious, community and labour groups, but it grew sufficiently powerful to force governments to distance themselves from a regime that they had viewed sympathetically. And that is a lesson that terrifies Israel’s leaders.
But why should that be? South Africa was an apartheid state.
Even as Israeli officials admitted last week that they were hoping to “rebrand” Israel’s image abroad, the Israeli media were reporting that six Israeli soldiers who had fought in Gaza were alleging that men in their units had indiscriminately killed Palestinian civilians because of what they said were permissive rules of engagement. There is only so much that “rebranding” can achieve when it is the product, rather than its packaging, that is at the root of the problem.
And that is where the apartheid warning used by Mr Olmert and other Israeli advocates of a two-state solution becomes an unintended confession. It is not some demographic milestone that will tip Israel into the realm of apartheid, because apartheid is a qualitative rather than a quantitative term: it refers to a situation in which a whole category of people were denied the rights of citizenship in the state that ruled over them. South Africa’s apartheid would have been no more acceptable to the world had black people comprised 45 per cent of the population rather than 80 per cent. And since 1967, the Palestinian population of the West Bank and Gaza have been living under the control of a state that denies them citizenship.
What Mr Olmert and others are really saying, without realising it, is that Israel is already in an apartheid situation – and that if it doesn’t end that situation soon, the world will notice and begin to respond accordingly.
Apartheid is qualitative not quantitative. So many people try to get Israel off the hook of the apartheid tag on the grounds that Arabs are a minority under Israel's rule. This ignores the ethnic cleansing that made that the case. It also ignores the fact that apartness is what apartheid means and that apartness is the crux of zionist rule.
Labels: apartheid, solidarity, south africa
Jewish lobby clashes with Israel lobby
Here's quite an informative story of how zionism can be, horror of horrors, bad for Jews. A Jew was murdered in Yemen back in December 2008. There has been an increase in anti-Jewish feeling in the country since Israel's attack on Gaza that began in the same month. Here's the Jewish Telegraphic Agency:
About three weeks ago, the Jewish Agency for Israel announced that it had brought 10 Jews to Israel. Meanwhile, the United Jewish Communities has been working behind the scenes to arrange for the immigration of some 113 members of the Yemenite community to the United States. The operation was a joint effort that included the Satmar community of Rockland County, N.Y. -- the community has ties to Yemenite Jewry and is determined that they preserve their traditional religious practices -- as well as the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, FEGS, UJA-Federation of New York and the U.S. State Department.
But after Israel's daily Ma'ariv published an account this week of the UJC's effort, Jewish organizational officials involved in the emigration effort said they were worried the Yemeni government would clamp down on Jewish emigration -- especially to Israel -- possibly to placate Arab critics.
"We’re concerned this will endanger this operation and will strand the Jews there," one Jewish organizational official said of the publicity.
But now look at the sheer arrogance of the so-called Jewish Agency, or the Jewish Agency for Israel, to give it its full name and a more accurate description:
For its part, the Jewish Agency, which was the first group to go public with its effort to spirit Yemenite Jews out of the country, issued a harsh condemnation of the operation to bring the Yemenites to the United States.
"We vehemently oppose the immigration of Jews, wherever they are, to the United States, including the group of Jews from Yemen that is not going to the State of Israel," the Jewish Agency said in a statement. "The place of all Jews from the entire Diaspora -- and included in this are the Jews of Yemen -- is in their homeland, Israel."
Given that most Jews don't come from Israel shouldn't it be for individuals to decide what their homeland is? Not according to the Jewish Agency for Israel it's not.
U.S. Jewish organizational officials said they simply were following the wishes of Jews in Yemen who had expressed a preference to immigrate to America.
"Our efforts were aimed primarily at trying to get them to Israel," Joe Berkofsky, a UJC spokesman, told JTA. "Some did not want to go to Israel; they wanted to go to the States.
"Our primary mission is to help Jews in need and save Jewish lives. And if some want to come to the United States and that’s going to save their life, that’s what we need to do."
Now, assuming what's left of this ancient Jewish community is in danger, I can't help but be reminded of Ben Gurion's infamous words following Kristallnacht:
If I knew it was possible to save all [Jewish] children of Germany by their transfer to England and only half of them by transferring them to Eretz-Yisrael, I would choose the latter----because we are faced not only with the accounting of these [Jewish] children but also with the historical accounting of the Jewish People.
I think roughly translated that means that the Jewish state is more important than Jewish people and that's what they call zionism.
Labels: lobby
Art and Dialogue
Jill Goldberg, a former Women in Black member and an experienced Jewish peace activist, is a little confused. We believe in helping people, so we will try to help her understand two or three things. In opposition to the call to boycott the Batsheva dance company, Goldberg reviews the performance and writes:
Watching the superlative talent that went into Deca Dance, I was transfixed; how could participating in such imaginative, such beautiful, such clever art not be edifying? Deca Dance was such a tremendous offering that I feel certain that such a performance has the ability to reach people in a way that transcends the harsh reality of life in the quagmire that is the Middle East. If art is the triumph of imagination over crude reality, then Deca Dance is the proverbial victor, vanquishing the ordinary with the power of creativity as its only weapon. At the risk of sounding naïve and overly idealistic, I have to wonder: if the small group of protesters outside had snuck in and watched Naharin’s choreography, would they be moved out of the rigidity of rhetoric and into the relative softness of dialogue? Would they see something in the work of these immensely talented Israelis that showed them that they too are human with the same longings for peace and security and the same fears as their Palestinian brethren? (Plank Magazine)
Goldberg seems to think that the call to boycott Batsheva is rooted in a negative aesthetic judgment on its art. Absolutely not. Batsheva is a leading dance company. Oded Naharin is a talented choreographer. The call to boycott Bathsheva is a non-violent strategy in the struggle against Israeli apartheid that is rooted in a moral and political understanding of the context of Israel's artistic output. It is not a aesthetic judgment.
If one of the tenets of fundamentalism is the belief the sacred text was written directly (or at least dictated) by God, there is a widespread fundamentalist philistinism today that sees art in exactly these terms, not as work, not as a human product, but as direct revelation, the true religion of the high minded. It is a form of philistinism that loves art the way flag waving Americans love their country. An element of this philistinism is to divide culture between the two mutually exclusive categories of art (revelation, prophecy) and propaganda (imposture). Either, for example, Churchill's play is art, or it is worthless agitprop, propaganda. The revealed Truth that the high-minded philistines discover through art is always the One, humanist and universally shared--as Goldberg puts it--"reflection of what it means to be a..human being", and therefore anything political or divisive, or indeed any contextual meaning that is less total than that humanist revelation, is an intrusion of the profane. That this is absurd requires only a minimal knowledge of the history of art. Is the Sistine Chapel, painted by the greatest renaissance artists, any less of a work of art for being a work of blatant political propaganda? Batsheva's performance's artistic merit does not preclude it being also propaganda work for Israel and thereby facilitating the murder and continued ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
The work of art is always done in the service of two masters at least. One master is, one could say, revelation, recalling us to our senses by addressing our sentient capacity, jolting us, making us feel, making us aware of our conscious being. The second master is the one who buys the artist's lunch (a person, an institution, an audience, aa community, a system, etc.). Sometimes, when the artist also wants to say something through art as an engaged agent, art has a third master as well, the artist's conscience. That third master is not necessary like the first two. Art can and often does exist without it. But there can be no art without an invitation to experience, and there can be no art without the social relations that sustain the artist. Art can serve as propaganda in a variety of ways. It can speak directly for the second master, as the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel do. It can speak directly for the third master, as Diego Rivera's "Man at a Crossroads" did. But art can also serve as propaganda indirectly, whether by naturalizing, falsifying, glossing over, reconciling, justifying or symbolically resolving conflict, or simply by being vague, as the art of Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko, appreciated and promoted by U.S. capital in the Cold War because it didn't speak of anything. Finally, art can serve as propaganda by externally associating the revelation of art with either a political cause or the patron and paymaster. This at least is certainly the case with Batsheva, financed and promoted by the Israeli government as a "cultural ambassador" for Israel, thus helping to advance the goals of campaigns such as "Rebrand Israel," which seeks to improve Israel's image (and thereby facilitate Israel's ethnic cleansing of Palestinians), by among other things using artists to represent Israel.
Being moved and "edified" by a work of art is not the be-all of appropriate responses. One can be awed by the technical prowess and impressed by the expression of energy and purpose of Leni Riefenstahl's "Triumph of the Will," yet condemn it as a work of willing service to one of the vilest movements in world history. One can appreciate the exacting animation of David Polonsky and Yoni Goodman in "Waltz with Bashir" while fuming about the way that film whitewashes and embellishes Israeli responsibility for a minimum of 18,000 deaths in the 1982 Lebanon war and symbolically erases Palestinians from Israel's collective memory. Artists make choices. They make artistic choices within the work of art itself as well as professional choices within a social and political context in which they create their art, present it and make a living out of it. All these choices have moral and political implications to which indifference in the name of high-minded humanity is a special kind of genteel philistinism. Goldberg's review has eyes only for humanist exultation. The pieces evoked for her "the sacred and the transcendent power of prayer," or "the realm of human sexuality," or "a lofty and visionary" imagination. I don't know if that is because the performance does not lend itself easily to finer grained interpretations or because Goldberg is unable to respond to art in any other way than as a religious service for unbelievers. Her only contextualized reaction was to a piece that reminded her of her cousins who served in the Israeli army, and "all of them born and bred, like Naharin, on a kibbutz, all of them hungry for peace in the region." It is amazing that the only political reading of the performance that Goldberg recognizes is exactly the message of Israeli propaganda, that Israelis suffer from the wars they wage and yet yearn for peace, shooting and crying. It is even more amazing that her reaction reproduces a set theme of Israeli racism against non-European Jews, representing the racially exclusive kibbutzim as the home of Israel's best and most conscientious. She could hardly have come up with a clearer argument in favor of the boycott. Goldberg hopes, "naively," that the protesters outside see the performance and recognize the humanity of Israelis. But was that humanity ever in doubt? Isn't the humanity of Israelis and the bestiality of Palestinians/Arabs/Muslims the fundamental ideological matrix through which the conflict is represented in the U.S., in the press, TV, Congress, etc? How about humanizing Palestinians? How about asking why nothing in Naharin's work evoked for her a meaning that might challenge the U.S. audience's understanding of the country from which Batsheva comes?
Goldberg praises Barsheva for reaching "people in a way that transcends the harsh reality of life in the quagmire that is the Middle East." But who are those reached? Whose harsh reality is being transcended and by whom? What does it mean, what kind of artistic intervention it is, to help people who suffer little of that reality "transcend" it in their minds? Can Palestinians "transcend" the checkpoints with the help of Naharin's powerful images? Can his deeply moving art console the mother of ten-year-old Mahmoud Ghazal? Or does it make it easier for someone who never heard of Mahmoud Ghazal to "transcend" that irrevocable absence she is not and will never be aware of? And if the latter, is that to be praised or rather challenged?
Goldberg would have like the work of art to help the protesters "be moved out of the rigidity of rhetoric and into the relative softness of dialogue." This is not a very intelligent comment: real dialogue is hard; only dialogue with the mirror is soft. And rhetoric can be either soft or harsh depending on how one wants to be be received. But the demand for boycott is in fact a form of dialogue, real, truthful and honest dialogue. It is dialogue with the audience of the Batsheva dance company about how to understand their own relation to what is taking place in the Middle East. It is also a dialogue with Naharin and his dancers. Naharin's public comments suggest an understanding of his role as an artist is limited and self-flattering. He commented on the boycott:
The boycott is just preventing something that is good....I think artists belong to a group of people who don't represent the ugly side of Israel. They represent people who have compassion and who are willing to give up a lot for peace. And artists everywhere usually represent something missing from politics: the search for new solutions. (straight.com)
Shouldn't artists in fact represent the "ugly side of Israel"? Shouldn't Naharin be aware that the state of Israel uses artists as agents of beautifying ethnic cleansing? For example, after Jaffa was destroyed in 1948, the Tel-Aviv municipality gave Israeli artists and writers subsidized, privileged homes and studios in the Disnified "Old Jaffa," using glamor and art's prestige to legitimize the ethnic cleansing of 1948, and using the gifting of stolen Palestinian property as a way to buy the silence of the artists. Isn't that silence something one would describe as "ugly"? Shouldn't Naharin recognize that his role as "cultural ambassador" makes him particularly complicit, over and above his citizenship, in the continuing ethnic cleansing of Palestinians?
“We will send well-known novelists and writers overseas, theater companies, exhibits,” said Arye Mekel, the ministry’s deputy director general for cultural affairs. “This way you show Israel’s prettier face, so we are not thought of purely in the context of war.” (NY Times)
When Naharin assures us that artists "are willing to give up a lot for peace," isn't it fair that Palestinians cash this promise and demand to see what exactly Naharin is willing to give up as an artist?
Is he for example ready to do what Paul Ben Itzak, editor of Dancer Insider, would like to hear him do? Challenge his audience before every performance with words such as:
We are now spectators of the latest -- and perhaps penultimate -- chapter of the 60-year-old conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people. About the complexities of this tragic conflict billions of words have been pronounced, defending one side or the other.
Today, in (the) face of the Israeli attacks on Gaza, the essential calculation, which was always covertly there, behind this conflict, has been blatantly revealed. The death of one Israeli victim justifies the killing of a hundred Palestinians. One Israeli life is worth a hundred Palestinian lives.
This is what the Israeli State and the world media more or less -- with marginal questioning -- mindlessly repeat. And this claim, which has accompanied and justified the longest Occupation of foreign territories in 20th century European history, is viscerally racist. That the Jewish people should accept this, that the world should concur, that the Palestinians should submit to it -- is one of history's ironic jokes. There's no laughter anywhere. We can, however, refute it, more and more vocally. (Dancer Insider)
Is Naharin ready to make Batsheva officially take a "position calling for an end to the occupation, not to mention recognizing UN-sanctioned rights of the refugees or ending racial discrimination against the state's 'non-Jewish' citizens (the remaining indigenous population)." as Omar Barghouti demands?
Is he ready to produce and tour with dance pieces that the New York Times reviewers might perhaps deascribe as "anti-israeli propaganda" because they would challenge the audience's understading of the Israel and the conflict?
None of it would be easy for a group paid with the money of the Israeli government. Perhaps Naharin would lose his livelihood if he tried. Isn't it a risk worth taking? Artists have been arrested, jailed, beaten and murdered for standing up to lesser inequities. Is talent a license to collaborate? Shouldn't artists take some risks before they seek to express "the triumph of imagination over crude reality"? Perhaps Naharin would fail. But is it unfair to insist that he wrestle with the institutions that fund him, use his prestige and recognition and negotiate perhaps a way to work that would represent, not just the state that is, but also the state that would be, once this racist regime is defeated? How come there are no Palestinian dancers in his "Israeli" dance company when over 20% of Israeli citizens are Palestinians? How come there are no conscientious objectors who refuse to serve in the army in this dance company of artists ready to "give a lot for peace"? Surely they can do better than that.
Naharin and his dancers can choose the masters they serve. It is up to them how to respond. It is their political awareness or lack thereof. Their professional ethics or lack thereof. Their conscience or lack thereof. Their character or lack thereof. But to impose these demands through a strategy of boyoctt, divestment and sanctions IS dialogue. Is it dialogue that respects art as human endeavor, as a democratic and equal exchange, not as an opportunity for sentimental and costless communion with the tragic (primarily for others) spirit of humanity. It is not the dialogue favored by the doyens of the peace industry, pointless, decade-long chatter with no consequences. It is dialogue that demands answers, responsibility, and proof of delivery from those claiming to represent enlightenment and speak for peace. What Jill Goldberg recommends instead is for Israelis to stick to their internal monologue, shooting and crying about it; and for Palestinians to stay silent and appreciative. These days are over.
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A screwdriver cocktail is a popular alcoholic beverage, traditionally prepared with two parts vodka and one part orange juice. Drink, and follow by biting into an orange wedge coated with superfine sugar. Fill a highball glass with ice cubes. I mean, not exclusively, but yeah. No forks or spoons required, just easy-to-pick-up party foods, so you can clean up in no time.Read More The drink gets its unique name because of the preparation process involved in its earlier days. But it’s history is a bit more complicated. As with most highballs, the screwdriver drink recipe contains just two ingredients and is a very easy drink to prepare. Rich woman and her driver are out in the country. It can be manual driven or power driven, but not often power driven because slotted head has ‘cam- out effect’. What is a screwdriver drink? Fancy cocktails are fun to experiment with, but if you’re looking for a quick drink, they’re probably too complicated to try. The amount of vodka and orange juice used can be completely based on preference. They get a flat tire, and of course the driver can't get the hubcap off. Screwdriver Jokes. Oddly enough, it is a gin based drink, the Bronx (made with Vermouth and orange juice), … Sonic Screwdriver (cocktail) (comment) is a cocktail made with orange juice, Bawls Energy Drink, vodka and sometimes Hypnotic, created sometime before March, 2007 (see Earliest Reference). The woman searches the tool bag, and spies a tool that will help. A big list of screwdriver jokes! There are also plenty of ways you can mix things up with this drink. Sourced from Reddit, Twitter, and beyond! she asks. Melon Ball: Substitute 1 ounce Midori melon liqueur for 1 ounce of the vodka, and garnish with a small slice of honeydew melon. Oh, I'm going to post my new drink! 45 of them, in fact! Confused, the man says "Bartender, I would like the drink." Some Turkish, Americans, and Balkans were sitting around enjoying a “Yankee concoction of vodka and orange juice, called a screwdriver.” It is also said that the mixed drink got it’s name from American petroleum workers in Saudi Arabia. Clubtails 10% ABV flavored malt beverages that taste like your favorite cocktails. The Green Screwdriver Cocktail Drink is a spin on the classic screwdriver cocktail by adding green color to the drink (thanks to the addition of Blue Curacao). It is often served over ice. The ultimate ‘70s cocktail , this orangey banger of a drink is groovier than the black light poster in … There are 181 calories in 1 cocktail of Screwdriver. Ahh the classic Screwdriver—it was likely one of your very first cocktails and you’ll probably consume many more throughout your drinking years. It is usually served in a tall highball glass with ice, which is also called on the rocks.This drink can be enhanced with an orange or lemon slice to add a festive garnish to the drink. I love a tasty screwdriver, so I thought I should make a festive screwdriver. It is definitely the most popular sloe gin cocktail and a fun retro drink. Garnish with … The actor asked Johnny for a Screwdriver and Jonny quickly returned with the tool. It has some additional ingredients such as Club Soda and Blue Curacao and is a fantastic spin on this classic. Want a screwdriver? The sloe screwdriver (commonly misspelled "slow" and shortened to "screw") is a popular orange juice and sloe gin highball that is incredibly easy to make. Create the perfect Screwdriver with this step-by-step guide. I bought a bottle of Gekkeikan Sake for a recipe and this was on the back of the bottle. It is my favourite drink. Southern Screw: Substitute 1 ounce Southern Comfort for 1 ounce of the vodka. The old fashioned screwdriver is a classic, and someone else created a “sonic screwdriver” (without orange juice) at least a decade ago. Klein Tools 32500 Multi-Bit Screwdriver / Nut Driver 11-in-1 Multi Tool, 8 Industrial Strength Bits, 3 Nut Driver Sizes, Cushion Grip Handle 4.8 out of 5 stars 7,628 $14.97 $ 14 . Is a screwdriver a breakfast drink? The man takes a bite out of the apple and to his surprise he says "Wow, this tastes like vodka!" This is partly supported by the following reference to the drink in the 24th October 1949 issue of Time Magazine, "In the dimly lighted bar of the sleek Park Hotel, Turkish intelligence agents mingle with American engineers and Balkan refugees, drinking the latest Yankee concoction of vodka and orange juice, called a 'screwdriver'." Screwdrivers have orange juice. Turn it into a Sake Sunrise. If you can mix up a screwdriver, this drink is just as easy except there's no vodka. The bar tender shakes his head no and says "Just eat the apple." ! "You want a screwdriver?" It was pretty good, I think you could even add a drizzle of grenadine. What could be more festive than cranberries. Therefore it's a breakfast drink right? Please help. Me and my mom have been debating for a week now and I figure there's no better place to ask than here ( y'all are awesome). Similar to the Screwdriver, the Harvey Wallbanger mixes orange juice with vodka. Emoji Meaning Screwdriver was approved as part of Unicode 13.0 in 2020 … "Might as well, I can't get this damned hubcap off." According to several places on the internet, the original recipe was invented in 2007 by an (I assume) lovely lady named Liz Milhern from Omaha, Nebraska. 97 $19.90 $19.90 But, unlike its citrusy cousin, the drink also includes Galliano, a vanilla liqueur spiced with anise. The origins of the Screwdriver were first seen in publication in a 1949 issue of Time magazine. Cordless Screwdriver: Pour chilled vodka into a shot glass. The cocktail was first introduced to Johnny Chung Kam (The Peninsula’s longest serving member of staff) by Clark Gable back in 1957. How to Make the Screwdriver Cocktail. A screwdriver is a popular alcoholic highball drink made with orange juice and vodka.While the basic drink is simply the two ingredients, there are many variations.Many of the variations have different names in different parts of the world. Ladies and gentlemen, you guessed it! The orange juice can sometimes be substituted by orange soda. Find us at your local convenience store. Clark had to explain that a Screwdriver was in fact a type of cocktail and proceeded to teach Jonny how to make it. Considering how much I dislike the actual cocktail labeled a “screwdriver”—or at least the subpar versions made with canned orange juice, often found at overpriced brunches and bars—I really didn’t want to include that name in the title. A screwdriver is basically orange juice and vodka mixed together. Get full nutrition facts and other common serving sizes of Screwdriver including 1 fl oz and 100 g. It’s a pretty cocktail that is well suited to lounging on the deck or around the pool on a nice hot day. Add Absolut Vodka and fresh aerated orange juice. Others insist the drink was created by American pilots in WWII. Thankfully, there’s a cocktail out there that is easy to make and delicious — and it has a fascinating origin story. Vodka and fruit juice-from the Screwdriver (with orange juice) to the Seabreeze (with grapefruit and cranberry juices)-is still the basis of many spring and summer drinks. The Screwdriver cocktail is probably one of most popular highball drinks with a large number of variations. 3 65 Super Easy Finger Foods to Make for Any Party From chips and dip to one-bite apps, finger foods are the perfect way to kick off a party. The Screwdriver might be a sneaky, and extremely simple, mixed drink. Except for the fact that, technically it’s what a drink containing vodka and orange juice is. How to make a screwdriver vodka drink; get expert tips on making your own vodka cocktails in this free instructional video. For instance, give the Green Screwdriver a try. Now what does it mean? https://www.totalwine.com/cocktail-martini-recipes/screwdriver-drink-recipe
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Good Men Project — How I learned to like Phil Mickelson
July 30, 2013 By Tim O'Connor Leave a Comment
As golf journalist and fan, Tim O’Connor has disparaged superstar golfer Phil Mickelson as an insincere showboat for years. On Sunday, something changed.
(Originally published July 24, 2013)
I never found myself in either the love or hate Phil Mickelson camp. I just didn’t like him.
For about 20 years, I’ve watched Phil the Thrill as a journalist and fan, My usual response was to roll my eyes at the goofy grin, the lope, the animated gestures and think something along the lines of “Oh brother, give it up.”
I’ve been wondering about my anti-Phil stance recently, but his incredible come-from-behind victory in the Open Championship—for his fifth major championship–and the aftermath on Sunday has finally won me over.
But it’s not what he did that changed my mind. That’s despite my history of disdain for the Californian known as Lefty. (Even his prototypically American jock nickname irritated me.)
Carrying only a notebook, I tried to engage him a few times in a locker room or practice ground during the 1990s, but each he blew me off with a “sorry” and a thousand-mile stare. Yet, he’d stop for the guys with TV cameras. I found him to be insincere, the poster boy for disingenuous.
It’s a sentiment shared by many media folks, and a key reason he made GQ’s 2006 list of The Ten Most Hated Athletes. The story also said his nickname among PGA Tour players was Figjam (Fuck, I’m good—just ask me).
More recently, when he clapped for opponent Justin Rose in last fall’s Ryder Cup, it just seemed…overdone. Wouldn’t it have sufficed to just flash a thumbs-up?
Defending boundaries will make anyone seem like a jerk sometimes. Hell, I can be a jerk.
The family man bit always struck me as way over the top, going back to the wearing a beeper when Amy was preggers with Amanda (their first) in the 1999 U.S. Open which he lost to Payne Stewart. It just seemed overly demonstrative. Couldn’t one of his peeps let him know in a heartbeat if something was up?
At tournaments, Amy—presumably with Phil’s blessing—seemed to arrange the family in just the right places for the cameras to capture the family post-victory embrace.
Well, the post-victory embrace after his Open Championship win on Sunday got me. That was beautiful. The post-round TV interview was typically boyishly charming and witty. He was over-flowing with joy.
While sitting there, I became aware of my face—that for about the past five minutes I had been smiling. On Sunday night, I thought about it and I realized that my difficulty with Phil was my difficulty with me.
Underneath my exterior reserve, I want to be effusive Phil. I would love to hug my kids in public like Phil and Amy. I want to flash a radiant smile, let myself freewheel, and be utterly transparent with my emotions—from bountiful joy to grief. Be a what-you-see-is-what-you-get guy.
Ok, maybe he was a jerk to me—and other media types—about 15 years ago. Hell, maybe something was bothering him when I approached him, or he just needed to stay on a schedule. Maybe he knew the TV guys. Or something.
Defending boundaries will make anyone seem like a jerk sometimes. Hell, I can be a jerk. I can’t control how others are going to react to me. Neither can Phil.
I came to realize that what I wanted for myself I saw in Phil. I took what frustrated me about myself and pasted it all over him. When I disparaged Phil, I inadvertently took a swipe at myself. Unconsciously, I went “I want to do what you do, but I don’t have the courage.”
Hey, Lefty. Thanks for showing me—and other men—how a man can be tough as nails when he needs to be, and go after what he wants with conviction, flash and swagger.
And thanks for being openly tender and loving. Now I see you clearly as a man unabashedly in love with his family.
If you win the U.S. Open at Pinehurst next year, I will likely blubber like your caddy Peter “Bones” Mackay did Sunday. And I’d love it.
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About Tim O'Connor
Tim O'Connor is a golf and mental performance coach, an award-winning writer, and Head Coach of the University of Guelph golf team. He is the recipient of the 2020 Lorne Rubenstein Media Award, given by Golf Ontario. He is author of The Feeling of Greatness: The Moe Norman Story, and co-host of the Swing Thoughts podcast with Howard Glassman. And he plays bass in CID—a punk band!
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Tina was a relative of the famous actress
Brother of the singer is the husband of the sister of the actress Irma Vitovska.
Popular Ukrainian singer Tina Karol is related with a famous actress.
This was told by the artist herself in an interview with Katya Osadchaya, says the “social life”.
Carole admitted that he is in close relationship with Irma Vitovskaya. As it turned out, the brother of the singer is the husband of the sister of the actress Irma Vitovska. But according to Carol they don’t meet often, because we all have different schedules.
The singer also remembered how she talks about brother Stanislaus sister Irma Vitovska, Natalia.
“I remember how we arranged. We have come to ask to marry Natasha, the sister of Irma for Stasik, my brother. We came with the family to ask that they agree to give away your flower,” said Carol.
As noted by the artist, matchmaking was serious, with all the traditions, and with Irma Vitovskaya they are now in close relations.
“I even searched through the house, there are no pumpkins anywhere. We are in close relationship, and I’m her biggest fan when she played in “Forest and Roma”. I always watched on TV with this series, and today when I see that the real Irma is sometimes at the table, I think: “Oh, I’m near stars”, and she says the same thing,” admitted Tina.
It is known that many relatives are sometimes not used, but rather trying to distance himself from his star family, to just not to use the name, but the brother of Tina Karol is not shy about the names of the sisters, but does not use this.
“I understand that this is like phantom of Tina Karol presses on it. In society he cannot be what he wants, he should always think through the lens of my name. I told him very grateful for this and understand how hard it is to be a brother of Tina Karol, and not by Stanislav Liberman,” said the singer.
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Following its successful launch in the US and UK, Turkish gamers will benefit from the Wikipad’s unique blend of high-end 7” tablet and precision gaming controller. The Wikipad was launched in Multiplayer LIVE’s 1st Year Anniversary at Point Hotel Barbaros, the Game.
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The Wikipad sports a true widescreen HD 7 inch touchscreen display on an ultra-light and thin chassis with a non- slip ridge that provides enhanced grip for left and right-handed users alike. Video, music, pictures, documents and games can be saved in its 16 GB memory, with an additional micro SD slot to support a further 32 GB of storage. The controller and the expandable memory aren’t the only unique features that set Wikipad apart from other tablets; it also offers an HDMI output to connect to TV screen and can render 3D games on the fly and push a 3D signal to 3D TVs.
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Home / Issues / Police nabs group which issued death threat to Journalist Mandal
Police nabs group which issued death threat to Journalist Mandal
It is laudable that police have arrested the gang which issued death threat on journalist Kamalesh Mandal of Saptari district.
Those arrested are Hari Prasad Sharma, Rajan Kumar Sharma and Raj Kumar Saha from Bhramarpur VDC in the district. They were held by the police in the night of June 22.
Earlier, bearer of the mobile (9817892788), Chandreshwor Mahashet, was already held in this connection. The death threat was issued over the mobile phone.
Reporter with the Rajdhani daily and Avenues Television from Mahottari, Mandal, was issued death threat on June 17 over the news he wrote about the bomb blast occurred in Dhanusha.
Over the phone they had threatened journalist Mandal of life and destroying everything he had.
Such prompt action, the Freedom Forum believes, helps check growing impunity and makes journalists realize security. Also, with the action on perpetrators, the self-censorship can not mount among journalists. Therefore, Freedom Forum urges the police administration to take necessary action on the arrested ones.
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Kamalesh Mandal, a reporter with the Rajdhani daily and Avenues Television from Mahottari, a district in the southern plain, was issued death threat on June 17 by an unknown person over the news he wrote about the bomb blast occurred in Dhanusha.
Journalist Mandal who is also the editor of a local Mahottari weekly told the media monitoring desk of Freedom Forum that he was threatened of life by an unknown person. He added that the person threatened of destroying everything he had and killing him because he (unknown person) had known well about him. He warned not to write any more news about the blast, according to journalist Mandal.
It is the violation of press freedom and journalist's right to write on issues of public concern. Also, it is the attack on people's right to information. Such incident are responsible for growing self-censorship among Nepali journalists.
Freedom Forum condemns the incidents and urges strongly the local administration to provide security to journalist Mandal to fend off possible attack on him.
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Scott Pelley out at 'CBS Evening News'
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Scott Pelley, anchor and managing editor CBS Evening News, speaks at the CBS Television Network's 2011 Summer Television Critics Association Press Tour in Beverly Hills, California August 3, 2011.
Page Six exclusively reports that the face of CBS Evening News is getting his office cleared out while he's away on assignment for 60 Minutes. The Sun independently confirmed the report with two sources.
News anchor Scott Pelley has been terminated from "CBS Evening News". The program's competitive position has been a source of frustration for CBS executives, which has led to speculation in recent months that Pelley would be replaced. Pelley won respect and some early ratings success in the evening.
Pelley thanked his Evening News colleagues for six years with the broadcast. CBS News has not issued a statement regarding the rumors, but the network is expected to make a formal announcement on May 31. Pelley did not appear on "CBS Evening News" Tuesday.
Anthony Mason will be the interim anchor on the newscast, according to an insider with knowledge of CBS News' plans. "I'm glad to accept this assignment with continuing gratitude".
UK PM May says prepared to leave European Union without a Brexit deal
You don't address these problems by ignoring them. "I am not a dictator", Corbyn said in one his best lines of the night. The Labour leader said it was "not right and not fair" for his family to be subjected to the scrutiny.
The move apparently came because there's friction between Pelley and CBS News president David Rhodes.
"Added a source, "[Pelley] was pushed out of the 'Evening News.' It's been coming for a long time. He gave the program stability - most notably during a period when Brian Williams was forced off "Nightly News" at NBC and Diane Sawyer left ABC's "World News".
The news of Pelley's ouster had always been rumored as the broadcast has remained stubbornly in third place - where it's been for decades.
Pelley's newscast had more worldwide news and a tougher tone than its rivals, but it wasn't necessarily breaking news-dependent, Tyndall said.
Wenger Not Sure of Future Despite FA Cup Victory
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Intel's Compute Card could redefine pocket PCs
Other partners now working on solutions, but not yet in a position to display their work, include Dell, HP and Lenovo. Despite its small size, there's enough space to fit one of four Intel processors , from a Celeron up to a Core i5.
That will see its average fares fall by around 5 percent over the key summer months, likely putting pressure on rivals. This is partly as a result of the weak pound and the last financial year's fares , fell as much as 13 per cent .
Jeremy Corbyn rules out deal with SNP in hung Parliament
The Conservatives say another ballot can not take place until after Brexit and only if there is public consent for a vote. Prime Minister Theresa May has repeatedly said that "now is not the time" for a second referendum on independence.
Android Pay is now available in Canada
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Justices will hear Ohio appeal over purging voter rolls
If the notice is ignored and the voter fails to update a registration over the next four years, the registration is canceled. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit disagreed previous year , ruling 2 to 1 in favor of the plaintiffs.
Sonic Mania Coming August 15; Pre-orders Beginning Now
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Portland mayor wants 'Trump free speech' rally cancelled after attack
Local media say the suspect in the stabbing, Jeremy Joseph Christian , has been identified as a white supremacist . It featured Kyle Chapman, who described himself as an American nationalist and ardent supporter of Mr Trump.
Trump repeats criticism of Germany, Merkel stands by position
Beyond policy issues, his shoving of the Montenegrin prime minister and macho handshakes with Macron deepened the skepticism. Trump has vowed to walk away from the historic Paris deal while Merkel supports the agreement.
McConnell juggling diverse demands on Republican health bill
Donald Trump is either blithely unaware of these things or simply doesn't care. The House is - and was created to be - a majority-rule entity.
Cleveland fires 1 officer, suspends 2nd in Tamir Rice shooting
He resigned after six months from that police force after being deemed unfit to serve as a police officer. He said both officers were disciplined for violating department rules. "There's a 12-year-old kid dead.
Fake media prevent Americans from hearing real story
On that topic, Trump tweeted Sunday night: "I suggest that we add more dollars to Healthcare and make it the best anywhere". The newspaper cited anonymous US officials who were briefed on intelligence reports on intercepted Russian communications.
Police make fresh arrest over Manchester bombing
In addition, the BBC reported that the authorities received at least three warnings about Abedi's intentions since January. They also reported that people who knew Abedi raised concerns years before he carried out the attack.
Canada's Economic Growth Triples U.S.'s However, most analysts expect the current rapid pace of economic growth to slow in the coming quarters. Economists were projecting a 4.2 percent first-quarter annualized pace and 0.2 percent gain in March.
Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Possible This Afternoon The agency says heavy rain and large hail could pelt the region and strong winds could gust up to 90 kilometres an hour. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for ALL of western MA until 9pm.
Wenger Not Sure of Future Despite FA Cup Victory Despite being a man down Chelsea did not give up the chase, and with 15 minutes to go Costa levelled the match. The Chilean provided Arsenal with an early, game-changing opener in highly controversial circumstances.
Putin meets Saudi Prince after oil production cuts deal extension But agreeing on Syria remains hard and neither Prince Salman nor Mr Putin offered any breakthroughs on Tuesday. The two hydrocarbon producing giants have found common ground, however, in their cooperation on oil.
LeBron James' Los Angeles home vandalized with racial slur At this time, it is yet to be determined if the incident at James' home will be investigated as a hate crime or just vandalism. James is set to play in the NBA Finals , which begin Thursday between his Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors .
Numis Securities Ltd Reaffirms Buy Rating for Helical PLC (HLCL) It dropped, as 48 investors sold Paypoint plc shares while 91 reduced holdings. 88 funds opened positions while 331 raised stakes. The stock of Admiral Group plc (LON:ADM) earned "Underperform" rating by Macquarie Research on Thursday, January 12.
Russians warned against visiting UK over terror threat It's been downgraded on the advice of security services from "critical" to "severe", meaning an attack is still highly likely. However, the threat level remains severe and there will still be significant numbers of armed police on our streets.
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Pope: More Christian martyrs today than in ancient times State television cited the health minister as saying the attack, which prompted widespread global condemnation, killed 28 people. The attack came after church bombings in December and April claimed by Daesh that killed dozens of Egypt's Coptic Christians .
Uber fires autonomous car researcher involved in lawsuit Uber had been asking Levandowski to assist with the internal investigation for months, according to a company spokesperson. The lawsuit also claims that Uber's self-driving cars use LiDAR that is directly copied from Waymo's technology.
Israeli govt meeting near Jerusalem site angers Palestinians The status of Jerusalem is among the most sensitive issues of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The nearby Western Wall is the holiest site where Jews can pray.
Christy Clark to stay on as BC premier Liberals' discussions with the Greens for support in the minority parliament. "We're going to work together on this", said Weaver. The Liberals won the most seats, but were unable to persuade the Green party to back them in a minority government.
Reds vs. Blue Jays Prediction Adam Duvall homered for the Reds (24-26) in the sixth inning and has five homers in his past five games and 14 for the season. Cincinnati leadoff man Billy Hamilton used his blinding speed to score the game's opening run in the first inning.
Celtic Secure The Treble To Complete Unbeaten Season We had a choice in the game, do we put on a full-back for young Kieran or stay offensive and attacking, and it paid off for us. You could never of sat down - any manager - coming in at the beginning of the season and wrote down what we would have done.
Mumbai Indians win IPL 2017 against Rising Pune Supergiant Sharma broke the shackles with the first boundary of the innings on the opening delivery of the sixth over. Pune improved their tournament record but may have played their last game of the cash-rich league.
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The best friend who donated her kidney to help treat Selena Gomez's lupus revealed her scars in an Instagram post on Friday.
Francia is back at the gym working out and the scars on her stomach from the surgery are visible. She thanked her friend Francia, "And finally, there aren't words to describe how I can possibly thank my handsome friend Francia Raisa".
The pair considers each other family and Francia has been there for Selena throughout the hard times in her life, including her recent kidney transplant.
"I am beyond grateful that God would trust me with something that not only saved a life, but changed mine in the process", Raisa wrote on Instagram shortly after Gomez made her post about the kidney transplant. News, Francia and #Selena Gomez first met when the pair were teenagers at a Disney and ABC Family charity event at a hospital.
"All I could do was support her. People need to know that you can live with one kidney, there are a lot of individuals that get scared to donate to people that need it because they're afraid of never again living a normal life. She says I'm her mom", Almendarez told the Spanish-language broadcaster of her daughter and Gomez.
"Happy to be back", wrote Raisa. In the post, Raisa is seen wearing only a sports bra and workout trousers, which reveals her midriff and her post-op scars.
In a separate Instagram post, Raisa opened up about her donation.
Kidney donors typically spend two days in the hospital following surgery and take four to six weeks to recover, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. She gave me the ultimate gift and sacrifice by donating her kidney to me.
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Everton Carabao Cup hero Calvert-Lewin 'always' in Koeman's mind
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U.S. bombers fly off east coast of North Korea: Pentagon
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The Panthers Take on a Dangerous Saints Team The Saints quarterback focused in on wide receiver Michael Thomas , who had five receptions for 50 yards and the touchdown catch. Drew Brees racked up good passing numbers with 356 yards and two scores, but much of it came when the team was well behind.
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Catalan govt admits referendum blow but vows to press on Many who do not support independence say they are scared to speak out and no longer feel comfortable in their own country. Among those threatened is Josep Maria Jove, a top Catalan treasury official, who is being held on sedition charges.
How to Watch the German Election Results As we walk along the lakeside here, among gulls and swans, Rolf Kronhagel explains why he shifted his allegiance to AfD . The process is especially complex this time as the number of parliamentary groups could rise to six from four.
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Path to Peril
Reform Farm Credit
CoBank Loans Meant for Co-ops Support Another Private Telecom Company
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The Farm Credit System’s (FCS) record of loans to huge telecommunications companies leaves most observers confused, and for good reason. Why is a government-sponsored enterprise (GSE), which was established to furnish sound credit to farmers, extending enormous loans to Verizon ($725 million), US Cellular and AT&T ($425 million) and Frontier Communications ($350 million)?
If anything, it must be profitable. Because in spite of past scrutiny from lawmakers, CoBank has entered into another questionable telecom loan, this time with Union Telephone Company (UTC), selected by AT&T and serving Wyoming and surrounding states, for $100 million.
As with Farm Credit’s other telecom loans, CoBank is taking the lead, and to little surprise: it’s massive. CoBank holds nearly $152 billion in total assets. It holds just under 40 percent of the dollar volume of the System’s assets, making it by far the System’s largest institution. But it’s not just CoBank’s size that brings it to lead these kind of loans. CoBank is authorized by the Farm Credit Act to lend to farmer-owned cooperatives.
So how is it permitted to lend to UTC? UTC appears to be a for-profit corporation based in Wyoming, and there’s little indication that it’s owned by the many people who use its services. And its latest filing indicates that it’s owned by one family, or at the very least operated by one – the president, vice president and treasurer are all from the same family. Its own professed values that its “final responsibility is to our stockholders,” and “business must make a sound profit,” would lead almost anyone to think that it’s a privately-owned company – most cooperatives proudly advertise that they are owned by their members. With all this taken into account, is CoBank really authorized to lend to UTC?
Absolutely! The Farm Credit Act allows CoBank and other FCS institutions to participate in loans extended to a “similar entity.” The Farm Credit Administration (FCA), the System’s regulator, has regulations on the books which explain further: a “similar entity” means “a party that is ineligible for a loan from a Farm Credit bank or association, but has operations that are functionally similar to the activities of eligible borrowers in that a majority of its income is derived from, or a majority of its assets are invested in, the conduct of activities that are performed by eligible borrowers.” So as long as the entity is similar enough to one which would normally be eligible for credit, then it’s legal for System institutions to lend to them.
Just because it’s legal doesn’t mean that it’s right. Farmers, ranchers and producers need internet and access to a telephone – that’s undisputed. But why is the FCA incentivizing System institutions to forego making loans to cooperatives that can fulfill this mission? Why is it going to a company that has this peculiar relationship with AT&T? AT&T and UTC don’t need CoBank’s help – rural cooperatives do!
Congress needs to examine the similar entity rule, because it can’t just be an excuse for CoBank and other System institutions to lend to large organizations at the expense of small, rural cooperatives. On the contrary, the System needs to do the opposite, and must begin to focus more on fostering cooperatives. The FCA established the rule, but it must commit to changing it. If the FCA won’t, then Congress should.
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The C.O.W.S. MEDICAL APARTHEID Part VI: The C.O.W.S. MEDICAL APARTHEID Part VI
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The Context of White Supremacy hosts the 6th study session on Harriet A. Washington's spectacular text, Medical Apartheid: The Dark History Of Medical Experimentation On Black Americans From Colonial Times To Present. Washington's brilliant work exposes willful, premeditated plunder of black bodies under the guise of "science." Washington's research should alter how black people process the scientific developments of whitefolks - like the "crispr" gene editing technology and DNA tracing websites that stockpile genetic material. Last week's session outlined how the words of one White man - Dr. Abraham Flexner - doomed all but two black medical schools following the Civil War. Washington also began her analysis of the infamous Tuskegee Syphilis Study that lasted more than three decades. Washington notes that "many white physicians were informed of the studyâ??s detailsâ??but not African American physicians." The trend of willful deception and fraudulent "scientific" practices is as fundamental to the Tuskegee study as is the flagrant disregard for black life. Medical Apartheid should be mandatory reading for attempted counter-racists and all black people. #RacismIsNotAPrivilege INVEST in The COWS - http://paypal.me/GusTRenegade CALL IN NUMBER: 641.715.3640 CODE 564943# The C.O.W.S. archives: http://tiny.cc/76f6p
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Verkehrswende nicht verbauen NABU - Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union 31 Mar 2016 Climate & Environment
Verhofstadt: “Moldova has a chance to recover - the new government must do its best” ALDE - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe 04 Feb 2016 Europe's East, Science & Policymaking
Verhofstadt: “EU-Turkey agreement needs fundamental changes for Parliament” ALDE - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe 16 Mar 2016 Europe's East, Justice & Home Affairs
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Verhofstadt: Peer review of national budgetary planning in eurozone is insufficient ALDE - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe 09 Jun 2010 Euro & Finance, EU Priorities 2020
Verhofstadt: Five challenges of the Belgian Presidency ALDE - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe 07 Jul 2010
Verhofstadt: Europe is addressing the symptoms instead of the causes of the crisis in the eurozone ALDE - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe 25 Nov 2010 Euro & Finance, EU Priorities 2020
Verhofstadt: EU leaders must listen to their citizens' wishes for closer fiscal union ALDE - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe 23 May 2012 Euro & Finance
Verhofstadt: death of Padoa-Schioppa is a loss for Europe ALDE - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe 20 Dec 2010
Verhofstadt: Continued bickering over seat of EU Patent Court is a scandal ALDE - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe 01 Jun 2012 Trade & Society
Verhofstadt: Cameron talks "constructive" ALDE - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe 16 Feb 2016 UK in Europe
Verhofstadt: ALDE group satisfied with agreement on EU financial supervision ALDE - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe 22 Sep 2010
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Verhofstadt: "Schengen is not the problem; reintroducing internal border controls is not the solution" ALDE - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe 06 Jan 2016 EU Priorities 2020, Global Europe, Justice & Home Affairs, Regional Policy, Security
Verhofstadt: "Russia cannot be considered a democracy." ALDE - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe 05 Dec 2011 Europe's East
Verhofstadt: "Only a European approach can stop Europe's race to the bottom in the treatment of refugees" ALDE - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe 02 Feb 2016 Global Europe, Justice & Home Affairs, Public Affairs, Regional Policy
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Bolshoi soloist beaten after pre-trial hearing - report
Story: Acid attack on Bolshoi theatre artistic director
Hearings into Bolshoi Acid attack scheduled for October 22
Bolshoi soloist's detention extended in acid attack case
Suspects in acid attack on Bolshoi director file appeal against extension of detention
Bolshoi soloist seeks to confront acid attack victim
Bolshoi dancer Tsiskaridze says 'hounded' after acid attack
Tags: Assault, Pre-trial detention, Bolshoi theatre, Moscow's Meshchansky District Court, Russia, Moscow
MOSCOW, October 18 (RAPSI) – Bolshoi Ballet leading soloist Pavel Dmitrichenko accused of masterminding an acid attack that left Bolshoi Artistic Director Sergei Filin with third degree burns to his face and eyes was beaten after the pre-trial hearing by guards, Izvestia daily reported Thursday citing his lawyer Sergei Kadyrov.
Kadyrov claims that after the hearing was over, three policemen wearing masks took him to the waiting room, and then assaulted Dmitrichenko without any reason. The marks left after the beating were noted by the doctor in the pre-trial detention center where Dmitrichenko is being held.
"I will appeal to the pre-trial detention's administration, as well as the Investigative Committee. A criminal case against the guards has to be initiated. No one should be allowed to beat a man down while he is handcuffed," Sergei Kadyrov added.
Bolshoi Artistic Director suffered third-degree burns to his face and eyes on Jan. 17 when unknown assailants attacked him with what is believed to have been concentrated acid. Shortly after the attack, a Bolshoi Theater spokesperson confirmed that Filin had received various threats.
Filin said the aim of the attack may have been to remove him from his position as artistic director and to destroy the prestigious Moscow ballet company's reputation.
Three men were arrested in March in connection with the attack, including Dmitrichenko, the alleged attacker Yury Zarutsky and driver Andrei Lipatov.
The trial is set for October 22 in Moscow's Meschansky District Court.
10:20 18/10/2013 Bolshoi Ballet leading soloist Pavel Dmitrichenko accused of masterminding an acid attack that left Bolshoi Artistic Director Sergei Filin with third degree burns to his face and eyes was beaten after the pre-trial hearing by guards.
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[A-DX] VOA radiogram # 187
Sa Okt 29 12:15:42 CEST 2016
Vorherige Nachricht (dieses Gesprächs): [A-DX] (Keine) Zeitumstellung auf Zypern und in der Türkei
Nächste Nachricht (dieses Gesprächs): [A-DX] Fw: [dxld] Romania proposes abolishing the public broadcast licence fee
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HTML clipboard 15:07 Broadcasters and jammers in the ham bands*
From ARRL, the US national association for amateur radio ...
Broadcasters, Jammers Wreak Havoc on Amateur Radio Frequencies
The battle continues between Radio Eritrea (Voice of the Broad
Masses) and Radio Ethiopia, which is said to be jamming the
Eritrean broadcaster with broadband white noise. The problem for
radio amateurs is that the battle is taking place in the 40 meter
phone band - 7.145 and 7.175 MHz - with the jamming signal
reported by the IARU Region 1 Monitoring System (IARUMS) to be 20
kHz wide on each channel. The on-air conflict has been going on
for years; Ethiopia constructed new transmitting sites in 2008
and is said to use two or three of them for jamming purposes. The
interfering signals can be heard in North America after dark.
According to IARUMS Region 1 Coordinator Wolf Hadel, DK2OM, Radio
Eritrea is airing separate programs on each frequency. He said in
the IARUMS September newsletter that telecommunications
regulators in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland have been
informed, so they could file official complaints.
Other AM broadcast intruders on 40 meters include Radio Hargeisa
in Somaliland on 7.120 MHz, which, Hadel said, is even audible in
Australia and Japan. He further reports that the Voice of Iran's
signal on 7.205 MHz is splattering up to 5 kHz on either side of
its channel, while Radio France International, which operates on
the same frequency, is splattering down to 7.185 MHz.
Other odds and ends on 40 meters include the so-called "V beacon"
on 7.091.5 MHz. The looped CW signal, which sends the letter "V"
over and over, is audible every day. Hadel said the signal
originates in Kazakhstan.
Hadel has reported HF radar signals from Russia on 40 and 20
meters, with "long-lasting transmissions, often with many
spurious emissions."
A Russian Air Force frequency-shift keyed signal identifying in
CW as "REA4," has been active on 7.117 MHz, while a Russian Navy
FSK signal "Sevastopol" has been observed on 14.180. Hadel said
Germany's telecommunications regulator has filed an official
complaint. Other Russian military signals have been heard on
7.016 MHz.
Chinese broadband OTH radars on 14 MHz generated some
"Woodpecker" complaints, "but this was not the Russian
‘Woodpecker,'" Hadel clarified. Mario Taeubel, DG0JBJ, observed
11 OTH radars on 40 meters, 40 on 20 meters, 13 on 15 meters and
2 on 10 meters during September.
Hadel reports that signals from Spanish and Portuguese, UK, and
Irish fishing operations, Indonesian and Philippine pirates, and
OTH radar signals are sprinkled throughout 80, 40, 20, and 15
meters, while signals from oceangoing sensor buoys are heard
widely on various discrete frequencies on 10 meters.
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All tours have the duration of a day, half a day (4hours) or 2 hours.
Departures and arrivals at Marina de Tróia and Doca das Fontaínhas, in Setúbal, in Alcácer do Sal or Marina de Oeiras and Lisboa.
Prices do not include presently efective taxes.
Prices start from:
1 DAY with lunch
From: Adults 75€ | Children under 12 years old 45€
½ DAY with welcome drink, fruits and appetizers
From: Adults 45€ | Children under 12 years 35€
Minimum of participants on board = 8 pax
For groups exclusivity full day, prices under consultation.
Additional activities, including sports, will be presented under previous consultation.
Prices described above depend on the chosen vessel.
Reservations must be made at least with two days in advance and are subject to availability.
Departures / Tours can be changed due to weather conditions.
1. BOAT TOUR
Sesimbra and Cabo Espichel
A tour to Sesimbra, a village of fishermen and flavors, and / or Cabo Espichel, passing through Serra da Arrábida by its coast, living all the natural magnificence, unique in the region. Possible stop for swimming, lunch and contemplate.
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Going up River Sado until Alcácer do Sal with lunch on board and a visit to the white city
Invaded by the Arabs, where was built one of the strongest fortresses of the peninsula, and the capital of the Al-Kassar province during the Arabian rule, it was conquered by D. Afonso Henriques in 1158.
A rich tour in nature and history, in a travel through time, to one of the ancient European cities founded before 1000 A.C. by the Phoenicians.
Passing across the estuary, you can see villages, salt fields and a wide variety of marine beauties: flamingos, herons, black and white storks, black-winged stilt and sandpipers, among others.
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Bay of Tróia, Califórnia Beach and “Fuzileiros” (marines)
Tour along the Peninsula of Tróia, with the possibility of watching bottlenose dolphins and swim in the beaches surrounded by the river and the sea.
Stopping in the Tróia Marina for a free walk and lunch and where its restaurants, bars and casino offer you many activities which complement the tour.
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Exclusivity to see Dolphins
Exclusive ride to see the dolphins do Sado, in Speed boat with boarding in Setúbal or Troy.
Duration of 2:00
16 pax capacity
Exclusive ride to see the dolphins do Sado and stop for bathing on the beaches of arrábida.
2. SPORTS
Diving Baptism
Snorkling and/or Baptism Diving
Partnership: Portinho Divers
Fishing in Family
Do you want to learn to fish?
Do you want your children to also learn it?
Do you want your family and friends involved in this journey?
Fishing in Family is the option!
The recreational fishing as an excuse for a family or friends gathering… Young and old, everyone with a fishing rod in the hand, in fishing spots chosen in our River Sado or in the sea, without worrying about materials, assemblages, baits…, we take care of everything with with the support of Prof. Ernesto Lima (www.aminhapesca.blogspot.com), who will guide you in your fishing action, passing his knowledge to the youngest and everyone who also wants to learn.
If you want to spend only one part of the day, we serve a snack to regain your strengths or a lunch, if you prefer to have the pleasure of a full day.
Those who are not interested in fishing can give support to the fishermen, sharing their joy, the tour and the meals on board. For a minimum of 8 people, with material and baits included.
Canoeing + Boat trip
Boat TRIP + canoeing
Partnership: Clube de Canoagem de Setúbal and Evion in Alcácer do Sal
SUP - Stand Up Paddle / Banana Sports + Boat trip
Arrábida (bays, beaches and cliffs): Figueirinha, always going along the coast to Alpertuche or further depending on the rhythm.
• Caldeira, Marines and Soltroia River:
• Cabeços e Baixios: Possibility of doing a small waves and fun guaranteed.
• Comporta e Carrasqueira (Pier stilts): Standby
Electric Bike Rides, with Guide
Stroll through the countryside, where we will travel the mountain range, the plain crossing streams and streams with crystal clear water.
On the way, we will have the possibility to see the rural life, historical sites of enormous beauty, villages and hills, always with a guide that will describe the places and history of the different places.
Tour with about 40 km, easily executable by people without great experience by bicycle.
Hiking on litoral Alentejano (with guide)
Walking about 20 KM (4,5 hours) to know the area of Santiago do Cacém, crossing historical farms, fields, cork oaks, mountains until reach the coast of Santo André, lagoon and sea.
Lunch in a typical restaurant where the specialty is the fish.
(transfer after lunch to the place of departure)
We have 170 KM of pedestrian routes, divides in 7 sectores with about 20 KM each, which can be done only with guide,. Where you can know nature in the pure state, in council of Santiago do Cacém (mountains, lagoons, streams, villages, historical paths…).
SUP and yoga!
In the water, where the ability to relax and delivery is even greater, surrounded by nature, by dolphins and their "music"!
Religious Festivities of Tróia - August
Religious Festivities of Nossa Senhora do Rosário de Tróia, between the 6th and 11th August, according to the tides. It is a festivity of the people of the sea; its first allusion goes back to 1758. However, only in the last years of the 19th century appears as a clear reference of the festivities as of fishermen, vocation which is still maintained nowadays.
Fishermen and their families celebrate life and its people in this traditional pilgrimage.
The festivities join the two banks of River Sado. Setúbal, where the fishing community comes from, who promotes the religious festivity, and Tróia (municipality of Grândola), where you can find a chapel that shelters the image of Senhora do Rosário de Tróia during this period.
It is in the Caldeira of Tróia, close to the sandpits that border the River Sado, where the revelers settle and camp during the festivities, according to the tradition.
Religious ceremonies, traditional games, dances and festivities are included in the program. It is also in the Caldeira’s sandpits, near the ruins of the ancient Cetóbriga, where, on Sunday morning, it is celebrated a solemn mass followed by a procession around the chapel. At night, you can watch the fireworks launched from the Caldeira.
Monday is the festivities’ peak with the procession by sea, when the best adorned boat will have the privilege to transport the image followed by all the other vessels, also adorned, crossing the River Sado in the opening and close of the festivities. These are unique moments of beauty and magic.
Sunday – Departure at night with dinner on board, to watch the fireworks in the middle of the river;
Monday – Tour, watching part of the procession and the boats’ blessing near the garden of Beira Mar. It will be served a “Moscatel de Honra.”
Night Procession in Alcácer
Every year, on the 29th June, there is a Pilgrimage and Procession in River Sado, a very important initiative for the fishing communities. It combines religiosity with the dynamics of the city.
On the 29th, we go up the river with the rising of the tide. Grilled meat, sardines and wine are offered you by the Commission of the Festivities. Watching the procession in the margin. Hotel room in a guest house or residential, as previously chosen.
On the 30th, we will go down the river with the lowering of the tide, with a lunch or snack service, depending on the tide.
4x4 Alentejo Interior (With Typical Lunch and Wine Tasting)
4x4 jeep ride
Off-Road tour, through the hills and plains where we can contemplate the various rural areas, passing through some villages, hills and agricultural estates, lost in the middle of nature, until we reach the typical restaurant where lunch will be. Jeep ride to the barragem of Campilhas. Then visit and wine tasting in the Adega of Cebolal (cellar), accompanied by regional products such as cheeses and cold meats.
Minimum 2 people - máximum 6 people
Reservations 6 days in advance:
One Morning with the Shepherd and his Flock in Alentejo (SANTIAGO DO CACÉM)
Departure from the combined location in a 4x4 jeep
OFF-Road exit by dirt roads hit by the mountain, meeting on the hill with the herd of goats and the shepherd, with possibility to see the milking done to later be made the confection of cheese, depending the time of year. Snack in the middle of the activity with regional products (cold meats, cheeses, wine, juices, water and fruit of the time).
Duration: approximately 4 hours
deal: family and friends
Minimum occupants: 2 people - Maximum 4 adults and 2 children or 6 adults
4. CORPORATE
Meetings on board, in a cozy and relaxed environment, not even the dolphins will hear you.
Team Summer Days
Team building and informal gatherings, celebrating the Mother Nature and toasting to success.
CORPORATE FUN DAYS RIVER EXPERIENCES
WORKSHOP OF PIKING THE "LINGUEIRÃO" - followed by tasting a typical regional dish, clams rice in Carrasqueira, Tróia.
IN SEARCH OF GARUM (fish broth) STOLEN In the ruins of Tróia, entrance from the beach, via river. Canoeing CHALLENGE - Rio Sado
CHALLENGE OF GRAPES - Herdade da Barrosinha, Alcacer do Sal, entrance by the river.
And much more... by briefing.
5. THEMATIC
Sunrise, meditation with gongs and breakfast aboard
Everyone promotes sunsets, one of the magical hours of the day, but forget the magic of sunrise.
Ever wondered to see the sun rise on board, getting the strength of its energy?
Listening the sound of the waves in calm and serene waters and the birds that fly over there.
We'd like to be able to share this moment with you.
Gastronomic - Oysters & Wine Boat Trip or champagne
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Moonrise (1948)
German KMM 2018 DVD edition
Text below written 2020-12-15
1948 "Moonrise" directed by Frank Borzage is low budget B movie produced by one of the legendary Hollywood 1940's
Powerty Row studios - Republic Pictures. These studios that made many of the great Film Noir B quickies of it's time, and
some of my favourite films of the genre were made by a Powerty Row studio.
"Moonrise" has gained something of a Cult reputation as one of the great one's of the genre, a typical dark and depressing
melodrama and with Dane Clark as a suitably miserable and overstrung hero, or anti-hero. Dane Clark is great as Danny, a
guy filled with anguish and rage, a man harassed and picked at all his life and he's almost, but only almost, as miserable as
Tom Neal's Al Roberts in Edgar G. Ulmer's 1945 B studio Film Noir Masterpiece "Detour".
Gail Russell as Gilly Johnson, and Allyn Joslyn as the Sheriff
Daniel Hawkins (Clark) grew up as a southern mountain boy whose father had been executed for murder. Growing up he was
always picked at and remorselessly harassed by the other kids, the worst one being rich boy Jerry (played by Lloyd Bridges
as a grown-up). As a grown man Danny is still miserable feeling looked down upon, and in a fight he accidently kills Jerry.
He hides the body and for the rest of the film he's plagued by feelings of Guilt. He looks almost as pained as Tom Neal did in
"Detour".
But, where the poor Al Roberts in "Detour" met The Harpye Woman from Hell (read more about Detour on my Film Noir page)
Danny have had some luck when he starts dating Jerry's ex-girlfriend (as Jerry is dead) the teacher Gilly (Gail Russell), a great
beauty and a nice girl. When Jerry's father organizes a search for his son, the body will surely be found, and Danny is waiting
for the inevitable. The Doom. Will Danny be chased into the woods by armed men and bloodhounds or will he give himself up ?
Gail Russell in the role as Gilly was fine and likeable, and extremely beautiful. She slightly resembles Serbian ex-pro tennis player
Ana Ivanovic. Poor Gail (1924-1961) had a tragic life and died of alcoholism only 36 years old. She was so nervous when acting
in an early film that she had to have some drinks to calm her nerves, and that way she got hooked.
The film in 4:3 fullscreen original ratio, black & white, DD 1.0 english mono audio, region 2, no extras
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Crime Blotter, Thursday March 4: Barfight Leads To Stabbing
by Eve Batey | March 4, 2010 9:50 am | in News | 2
Wednesday, 3/3/10
5PM:A reported barfight on the 900 block of Geary (the only bar I could find on that block is Edinburgh Castle, any other possibilities I missed?) ended when one man stabbed another, resulting in non life threatening injuries to the victim. No one’s been arrested in this case.
View SF Appeal Crime Blotter Thursday March 4 in a larger map
Eve Batey is the editor and publisher of the San Francisco Appeal. She used to be the San Francisco Chronicle's Deputy Managing Editor for Online, and started at the Chronicle as their blogging and interactive editor. Before that, she was a co-founding writer and the lead editor of SFist. She's been in the city since 1997, presently living in the Outer Sunset with her husband, cat, and dog. You can reach Eve at eve@sfappeal.com.
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Call for Papers - Social History in Museums, Vol 45
CALL FOR PAPERS – Social History in Museums, Volume 45 – to be published Spring 2021
To say 2020 has been an unusual year would be a significant understatement. But it would equally be wrong to suggest it has been the same for everyone. Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in March, most British museums have been closed and their staff have been working from home, or been furloughed, or have lost their jobs. Museums’ financial struggles of the last few years have been underlined and exacerbated. Following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May, conversations which were simmering about the racism and colonial legacies in our institutions have become more insistent, with demands for wholesale change becoming louder and more insistent.
With all this in mind, articles are now being sought for the next issue of Social History in Museums, the SHCG journal, to be published in Spring 2021. Our theme is ‘2020 – outcomes and opportunities’ We would like to see contributions reflecting on the impact of this year’s events on the many aspects of social history in museums. This might relate, but is not restricted, to:
acquisitions and collecting
changes in working practice
confronting racism and colonialism in museums and British society
new initiatives to engage with audiences
how planned events/projects have ceased, changed or developed
whether or not this year has been a wholly negative experience for institutions and the sector
what we can learn from similar events in the past
Please contact the Journal Editor if you would like any further information or intend to submit an article.
Abstracts of no more than 200 words should be submitted to the Journal Editor by Wednesday 30th September. When submitting your abstract, include your name, contact details, job title and institution (where relevant).
If your abstract is accepted for publication, the deadline for submission of first drafts to the Editor will be Friday 30th October. Please refer to the Guidance for Contributors for referencing and style guidelines.
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The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Music an...
Modernity
By: Jay Keister
In: The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Music and Culture
Edited by: Janet Sturman
Subject:Sociology of Culture, Social & Cultural Anthropology, Popular Music
Modernity refers generally to the condition of dynamic change and development in world societies during the modern era, which historians generally view as having begun in the 17th century. Modernity has encompassed advancements in science and technology, the growth of increasingly complex economic and ...
Modes and Scales
Activities of Making Music
Improvising and Improvisation Studies
Lining Out, in Hymn and Psalm Singing
Praise Song
Singing and Vocal Practices
Singing: Call-and-Response
Singing: Overtone Singing
Speech Tone
Vocables, Singing
Behavioral, Social, and Performance Contexts of Music
Behavioral and Social Contexts
Céilidh
Competition in Music
Concert Stage
Epics, Music and; Epic Song
Religion, Music in
Rural Space and the Rural Imaginary
Shamanism, Music and
Theater, Music as
Tourism and Music
Virtual Performance
War, Music and
Work Song
Instruments, Musical
Classification, Vernacular and Ethnic
Collections (Major Instrument Collections of the World)
Iconography, Music and
Musical Instruments, Academic Classification of
Musical Instruments, an Overview
Musical Instruments, Construction of
Myths about Musical Instruments
Sound Ideal
Symbolic Associations
Instruments, Types of
Aerophones, an Overview
Aerophones, Edge-Blown
Aerophones, Lip-Vibrated
Aerophones, Reed
Chordophones, an Overview
Chordophones: Fiddles
Chordophones: Harps and Lyres
Chordophones: Lutes
Chordophones: Musical Bows
Chordophones: Zithers
Idiophones, an Overview
Idiophones: Concussion Instruments
Idiophones: Friction Instruments
Idiophones: Plucked Instruments
Idiophones: Scraped Instruments
Idiophones: Shaken Instruments
Idiophones: Stamping Instruments
Idiophones: Struck Instruments
Social and Cultural Movements
Commodification
Dissent, Resistance, and Music of Social Protest
Human Rights, Music and
Jazz as a Movement
Native American Music
Popular Music, as a Movement
Protest Music
Rastafarianism
Spiritualism and Spiritism
Music Cultures of the World Africa
Africa, Central
Africa, Indigenous Music, Ancestral and Contemporary Practices
Africa, North
Africa, Southeast
Africa, Southeast: Rift Valley
Africa, Southeast: The Horn
Africa, Southern
Africa, West
Africa, West: Guinea
Africa, West: Sahel
Algeria: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Algeria: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Angola: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Angola: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Benin: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Botswana: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Botswana: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Burundi: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Côte d’Ivoire: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Côte D’Ivoire: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Cameroon: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Central African Republic: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Chad: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Chad: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Congo, Democratic Republic of: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Egypt: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Egypt: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Equatorial Guinea: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Eritrea: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Eritrea: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Ethiopia: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Ethiopia: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Gambia: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Gambia: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Ghana: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Ghana: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Guinea, Republic of: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Guinea, Republic of: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Guinea-Bissau: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Guinea-Bissau: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Kenya: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Kenya: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Lesotho: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Lesotho: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Libya: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Libya: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Madagascar: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Madagascar: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Malawi: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Malawi: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Mali: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Mali: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Mauritania: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Mauritania: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Morocco: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Morocco: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Mozambique: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Mozambique: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Niger: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Niger: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Nigeria: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Nigeria: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Senegal: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Senegal: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Sierra Leone: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Sierra Leone: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Somalia: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Somalia: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
South Africa: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
South Africa: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
South Sudan: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
South Sudan: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Swaziland: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Swaziland: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Tanzania: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Tanzania: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Togo: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Togo: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Tunisia: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Tunisia: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Uganda: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Uganda: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Western Sahara: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Western Sahara: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Zambia: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Zambia: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Zimbabwe: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Zimbabwe: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
America, North
America, South
Americas, Caribbean Insular
Arctic and Subarctic America
Argentina: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Argentina: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Belize: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Belize: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Bolivia: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Bolivia: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Brazil: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Brazil: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Canada: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Canada: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Chile: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Chile: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Colombia: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Colombia: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Costa Rica: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Costa Rica: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Cuba: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Cuba: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Dominican Republic: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Dominican Republic: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Ecuador: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Ecuador: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
El Salvador: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
El Salvador: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Guatemala: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Guatemala: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Haiti: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Haiti: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice Hawaiian Music
Mexico: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Mexico: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Nicaragua: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Nicaragua: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Panama: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Panama: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Paraguay: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Paraguay: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Peru: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Peru: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Puerto Rico: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Puerto Rico: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Trinidad and Tobago: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Trinidad and Tobago: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
United States: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
United States: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Uruguay: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Uruguay: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Venezuela: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Venezuela: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Afghanistan: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Afghanistan: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Asia, an Overview
Asia, Central and East
Asia, South: Indian Subcontinent
Asia, Southeast
Azerbaijan: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Azerbaijan: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Bangladesh: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Bangladesh: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Borneo: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Burma/Myanmar: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Burma/Myanmar: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Cambodia and the Khmer People: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Cambodia and the Khmer People: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
China: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
China: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
India: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
India: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Indonesia: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Indonesia: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Iran: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Iran: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Japan: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Japan: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Kazakhstan: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Kazakhstan: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Korea: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Korea: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Laos: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Laos: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Malaysia: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Malaysia: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Mongolia, Inner Mongolia, and Mongols
Mongolia: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Nepal: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Nepal: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Pakistan: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Pakistan: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Philippines: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Philippines: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Russia and Central Asia: Indigenous Music; Ancestral and Contemporary Practices
Sarawak: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Singapore: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Singapore: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Tajikistan: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Tajikistan: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Thailand: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Thailand: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Tibet and Tibetans
Tuva: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Uzbekistan: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Uzbekistan: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Vietnam: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Vietnam: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Asia, Middle East
Cyprus: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Cyprus: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Israel: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Israel: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Jordan: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Jordan: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Kuwait: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Kuwait: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Lebanon: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Lebanon: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Palestine: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Palestine: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Qatar: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Qatar: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Saudi Arabia: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Saudi Arabia: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Syria: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Syria: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Turkey: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Turkey: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Yemen: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Yemen: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Oceania and Australasia
Aotearoa: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Aotearoa: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Australia: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Australia: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Micronesia: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Micronesia: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Papua New Guinea: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Papua New Guinea: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Albania: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Albania: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Armenia: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Armenia: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Austria: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Austria: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Belarus: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Belgium: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Belgium: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Bosnia and Herzegovina: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Bulgaria: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Croatia: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Croatia: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Czech Republic: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Czech Republic: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
England: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
England: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Estonia: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Europe, British Isles
Europe, Central
Europe, Eastern
Europe, Southeastern
Europe, Western
Finland: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Finland: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
France: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
France: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Georgia: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Georgia: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Germany: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Germany: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Greece: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Greece: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Hungary: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Hungary: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Iceland: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Iceland: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Ireland: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Ireland: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Italy: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Italy: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Kosovo: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Kosovo: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Latvia: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Latvia: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Macedonia: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Macedonia: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Moldova: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Moldova: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Montenegro: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Montenegro: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Netherlands: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Netherlands: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Norway: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Poland: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Poland: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Portugal: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Portugal: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Romani Music
Romania: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Romania: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Russia and Central Asia, an Overview
Russia: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Russia: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Scotland: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Scotland: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Serbia: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Serbia: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Slovakia: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Slovakia: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Slovenia: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Slovenia: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Spain: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Spain: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Sweden: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Sweden: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Switzerland: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Switzerland: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Ukraine: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Ukraine: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Wales: History, Culture, and Geography of Music
Wales: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice
Indigenous Music
Africa, Indigenous Music; Ancestral and Contemporary Practices
Artic and Subarctic America
Russia and Central Asia, Indigenous Music: Ancestral and Contemporary Practices
Practice in Ethnomusicology
Acoustic Ecology
Bimusicality
Cantometrics
Cognitive Ethnomusicology
Comparative Musicology
Computer-Aided Research
Cultural Musicology
Ecomusicology
Ethnochoreology
Ethnography, Musical
Ethnomusicology as a Profession
Ethnomusicology, Applied
Ethnomusicology, History of
Ethnomusicology, Issues in
Ethnopoetics
Ethnotheory
Gender Studies and Music
Historical Ethnomusicology
Laboratory Site and Techniques
Law and Public Policy
Medical Ethnomusicology
Merriam’s Model
Participant Observation
Public-Sector Ethnomusicology
Sociomusicology
Writing Ethnomusicology
Zoomusicology
Acculturation
Body and Embodiment
Colonial and Postcolonial Studies
Cosmology and Mythology
Enculturation
Endangered Musics
Ethnicity, Music and
Evolution of Music
Exotic; Exoticism
Function and Functionalism
Hegemony, Music and
Hermeneutics, Music and
Identity, Music and
Immigrant and Refugee Studies
Invented Tradition
Language Renewal, Music and
Meaning and Metaphor
Origins of Music
Politics and Music
Sexuality, Social Sciences, and Music
Slavery and Music
Sociology of Music
Urbanization (Urbanism)
Women and Music
Religion and Music
Sephardic Music
Social Structures Dispersed Across Geographic Locations
Occupational Roles
Underground Music
Analysis of Music
Archaeomusicology
Art-Folk Continuum
Change and Transformation
Emic/Etic
Form: Formal Structures of Music Composition
Language, Music and
Multipart Music
Music, Definitions of
Narrative, in Musical Form and Performance
Network Systems Analysis
Philosophy and Music
Pitch and Tuning Systems
Poetry and Music
Proverbs and Music
Psychology, Music and
Rhythm and Meter
Schizophonia
Style and Technique
Textual Studies
Texture, Musical
Theory, Music
Timbral Analysis
Tune Families
Types of Music
Art Music
Drinking Songs
Street Music
Theatre, Music as
Urban (Urbanism)
Genres, Regionally Generated Style Types of Wide Circulation
Andean Folk
Cajun Music
Jazz as Genre
Western Art Music
Genres, Forms, and Rhythms
Axé Music
Ballad Opera
Jo-Ha-Kyu
Muwashah
Nueva Canción
Rhythm ’n’ Blues
Semba Music and Dance
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Cultural Sociology of the Middle East, Asia, & Africa: An Encyclopedia
Stanton, Andrea L, et al. May 31, 2012
The SAGE Encyclopedia of Alcohol: Social, Cultural, and Historical Perspectives
Martin, Scott C April 8, 2015
The SAGE Handbook of Cultural Analysis
Bennett, Tony, et al. October 1, 2010
The SAGE Handbook of Popular Music
Bennett, Andy, et al. February 20, 2015
The SAGE Handbook of Television Studies
Alvarado, Manuel, et al. February 20, 2015
Encyclopedia of Humor Studies
Attardo, Salvatore August 22, 2014
Music in the Social and Behavioral Sciences: An Encyclopedia
Thompson, William F December 3, 2014
The SAGE Encyclopedia of the Sociology of Religion
Possamai, Adam, et al. May 1, 2020
The Experience of Culture
Richardson, Michael May 31, 2012
Turner, Graeme December 4, 2015
Bakhtin and the Human Sciences: No Last Words
Bell, Michael M, et al. December 20, 2013
McGuigan, Jim January 18, 2013
Culture and Economy after the Cultural Turn
Ray, Larry, et al. May 31, 2012
Culture and Identity: Critical Theories
Abbinnett, Ross May 31, 2012
Culture as Praxis
Bauman, Zygmunt May 31, 2012
Cultures and Societies in a Changing World
Griswold, Wendy May 31, 2012
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Links 18/11/2010: Debian 6.0 Squeeze Release Update, Java 7 and 8
Posted in News Roundup at 12:51 pm by Dr. Roy Schestowitz
Devices/Embedded
Free Software/Open Source
Amdocs Benchmark sets new record for Large-Volume Processing of Prepaid Voice, Data and Messaging
Amdocs (NYSE: DOX), the leading provider of customer experience systems, today announced the results of a benchmark that tested the Amdocs jNetX NextGen SCP (service control point) product, using the Linux operating system on HP ProLiant BL460c servers in BladeSystem c7000 enclosures and Intel® Xeon® processors. The benchmark demonstrated real-time service control for more than 510 million sessions and events during peak calling hours, also known as busy hour call attempts (BHCA). No other industry benchmark publicly reported processing of such a high volume of prepaid voice, data and messaging sessions and events.
Kernel Space
What’s Going On With Iveland & OpenBenchmarking.org
Benchmarking ARM Tablets, Smart-Phones
When writing this morning about what’s going on with Iveland and OpenBenchmarking.org, one of the recent items being worked on in this area completely escaped my mind: the mobile benchmarking improvements. Time and money (new hardware) has been spent in providing greater automated testing and performance benchmarking of the Phoronix Test Suite on ARM-based mobile devices.
trace: Add user-space event tracing/injection
Graphics Stack
Genode OS Now Has A LiveCD Demo With Gallium3D
Back in July we reported that Gallium3D and Intel’s GEM were ported to Genode OS. Unless you read that article, chances are you never heard of Genode OS. Genode is a unique, niche operating system that is designed for dynamic workloads while being robust and secure. Genode takes a unique approach with frameworks to offer greater security and be a less complex operating system. It’s primarily designed for high-security computing, automotive systems, and other devices requiring high security and/or dependability. Now though a LiveCD of this free operating system is available, which includes support for demonstrating its Gallium3D framework implementation.
Besides being able to show off Gallium3D on Genode OS (if using Intel graphics!) there are demos included for also showing off the Qt4/WebKit support, improved software integration, and then how even as a browser-plugin to virtualize the Linux kernel booting.
AMD Already Has Open-Source Fusion Drivers
There’s good news for those of you wanting to quickly go out and pickup an AMD Fusion system as soon as it’s available: there’s already open-source drivers for Fusion.
AMD’s Alex Deucher has now confirmed that there are open-source graphics drivers for Fusion on Linux already in existence, but they’re just waiting for them to be approved for release. Alex (a.k.a. agd5f) mentioned this in our forums. “Open drivers are already written, just waiting for final approval to release.”
While it’s a bit of a surprise that the open-source drivers are already written and just behind held up by approval (perhaps more legal reviews), it should not come as a complete surprise that AMD has been working on open-source drivers for this CPU+GPU combo architecture.
AMD Fusion has ‘open-source drivers ready’
Hardware hounds early awaiting the release of AMD’s Fusion chip – a combo of CPU and GPU functions on a single die which AMD have dubbed an ‘APU’ (Accelerated Processing Unit) – will surely be excited to hear that open-source drivers are ready and waiting.
AMD Catalyst 10.11 Linux Driver Released
As was pointed out in our forums, the AMD Catalyst 10.11 Linux driver has tipped up today. This driver, with its installer package approaching 120MB in size, is now available for download at AMD’s web-site.
Best Linux apps for managing your media
Not long ago, a digital photo was a rarity, and even if you had a camera that could take them, you couldn’t fit many on your hard drive. It’s a similar story with music.
These days, it’s almost impossible to believe that the original MP3 player, Audio Highway’s Listen Up from 1997, had a capacity of 32MB, which could hold about an album’s worth of audio with a low enough compression ratio. Most of our TuxRadar podcasts are larger than that, and a typical broadband connection can grab the data in seconds.
Linux Video Editing Apps: The Simple, the Slick and the Stumbly
Linux users and other fans of free software aren’t out in the cold when it comes to video editing applications. Avidemux provides a simple set of tools for cutting, filtering and encoding tasks. Moving up to something like OpenShot will give you more features, though the layout can be confusing. And if you try PiTiVi, don’t let the relatively sparse-looking interface fool you — there’s a lot going on in this app.
Y PPA Manager: Easily Search, Add, Remove Or Purge PPAs In Ubuntu
gThumb fixes a bug in 2.12.1 (and have I mentioned lately how much I love gThumb?)
I’m on the gThumb mailing list now, and my current favorite developer Paolo Bacchilega (so favored because he’s working on my favorite application and improving it all the time) recently announced that gThumb 2.12.1 is out and has fixed the one bug I’ve found in 2.12.0, which was a tendency to crash when you monkey around in a file manager with the same directory you’re in with gThumb.
QMLSaver Is A Nice Clock Screensaver For Ubuntu
If you had trouble installing the Noflipqlo screensaver or simply didn’t want to go through so many steps to install a screensaver, you can try QMLSaver.
Instructionals/Technical
Feedly v4.x Tutorial
Cracking Passwords In The Cloud: Amazon’s New EC2 GPU Instances
Install Gnome2 Globalmenu In Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat
Virtual Users And Domains With Postfix, Courier, MySQL And SquirrelMail (Ubuntu 10.10)
Migrating from GTK+ 2.x to GTK+ 3
K Desktop Environment/KDE SC)
KDAB and Partners Build KDE-based Mobile App Suite Using Qt 4.7
Just a few hundred kilometres from our Oslo office in the Swedish city of Hagfors sits one of the foremost independent sources of Qt consulting and mentoring, training and add-on products – KDAB. KDAB is a Qt Certified Partner and they’re a nice bunch of guys and girls too.
Gnome Shell Overview-Relayout Branch Gets Polished
Some recent updates in the overview-relayout Gnome Shell branch brought a few very interesting changes:
* the large black boxes around the currently selected view are gone
* the controls to add/remove workspaces have been moved to the screen edge
* and slide out on hover and during drags
* animation when entering or leaving the overview has been modified to only zoom the window previews
* it is now possible to add / reorder / remove favorites from the dash using (see the 2 screenshots below)
Context Toolbars in The Board
When I blogged about the new toolbar in The Board, I mentioned that it was part of wider interaction model I would be implementing soon. So, here’s the very initial implementation of what I call context toolbars in The Board. When I started thinking about how I would offer ways to customize the things you add to The Board, I had a few simple goals in mind in terms of UI.
How do I feel about Unity and Wayland in Ubuntu?
There’s been a lot of garment-rending of late about Ubuntu’s decision to steer away from GNOME 3 and GNOME-shell and instead pursue it’s own desktop environment (or is it a window manager?) in the form of Unity, as well as its intent to drop or marginalize Xorg in favor of Wayland for its graphical display.
In my view, community considerations aside, the moves are risky and bold, and they could either set Ubuntu apart as a technological leader, or they could scuttle the distribution entirely as an inefficient platform that nobody wants to use.
Yep. Risky.
I’m not sure how I’ll like an interface meant for mobile clients, and while I do like GNOME 2 and am unsure about the performance penalty of GNOME 3/GNOME-shell and/or Unity, I’ll certainly take a look at what Ubuntu’s doing with its next couple of releases.
Red Hat Family
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Aims For Government-Ready Security
During Red Hat’s official launch event for their new Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 (RHEL 6) release, executives from the company focused heavily on new performance gains. While performance and scalability are key elements of RHEL 6, so too is security.
With RHEL 6, Red Hat is debuting a number of new features into its enterprise Linux, including new virtual security services as well as the System Security Services Daemon. Security services aren’t the only area of RHEL 6 built for security, as all RHEL 6 packages now benefit from a new 4096-bit RSA hardware signing key as well.
A “clarification” from Fedora on the SQLNinja decision
Debian Family
Debian 6.0 Squeeze Release Update
The Debian Release Team has made a status update on Debian 6.0, “Squeeze”. They are proud to report that Debian is moving towards the release like a glacier: “inevitably and unstoppingly”.
Canonical/Ubuntu
Make it really easy to fix bugs on Ubuntu
One of the best things that anyone ever said was, “not enough gets said about the importance of abandoning crap”. Mr Glass was probably talking about writing, but his words could well have been aimed squarely at any well-established software development process.
Right now, it’s too hard to fix a bug in Ubuntu. There are a lot of things that we can do to make it easier, let me tell you about mine.
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Ubuntu Global Jam: Let’s Make This Rock
So, I just wanted to give everyone a heads up that the date of the Ubuntu Global Jam is 1st – 3rd April 2011. I know it is a way off yet, but I am really keen that everyone has as much notice as possible to get your events ready! Laura has added the Ubuntu Global Jam in the LoCo Directory so feel free to go and add your events there! We will also be having some tutorial sessions about how to organize events soon! When you add an event, but sure to Tweet/Dent/Facebook it and use the #ugj, #ubuntu, and #locoteams tags so others can see them!
Do you know where you’re going?
Palm Chief: By Birthright, Palm Should Have Owned the Smartphone Market
What Palm chief Jon Rubinstein’s appearance at Web 2.0 Summit today lacked in news, it made up for somewhat in perspective–on the mobile space, Palm’s smartphone birthright, its acquisition by Hewlett-Packard and its future under HP.
Should HP/Palm Take Legal Action?
When we first saw video of the PlayBook we were slightly miffed about how closely RIM’s new OS for the tablet copied webOS. Now seeing it in action in today’s hands on with Engadget it just blows our mind how RIM has pretty much made a carbon copy of webOS multitasking. This thing has a launch bar, the same type of gestures, and of course multitasking with webOS style cards.
Nokia/MeeGo
MeeGo conference: momentum intact despite lack of hardware
The MeeGo Conference in Dublin has attracted over a thousand attendees from all over the world. The diverse audience includes Linux hackers, engineers from prominent hardware manufacturing companies, mobile technology enthusiasts, third-party application developers, and software consultants. The conference-goers exhibit a powerful sense of optimism about MeeGo–despite the fact that the emerging platform doesn’t ship on practically any mainstream devices, yet.
Nokia discussed its product strategy during the opening keynotes, but did not disclose the roadmap. The company initially planned to announce its first MeeGo-based device this year, but has pushed it back to 2011. Its handset lineup is still dominated by the struggling Symbian platform, which lacks a competitive user experience and falls short of key rivals. Nokia has been slow to execute its MeeGo strategy, but has recently started to refocus and pick up the pace. Intel has also been slow to fulfill its mobile ambitions, too. The chipmaker has not yet delivered an Atom processor that is suitable for smartphones, though the tablet-friendly Oak Trail chip is expected to arrive next year. The next MeeGo Conference is scheduled for May, and could possibly bring some of the hoped-for announcements.
12 Open Source Android Applications Worth Checking Out
There are Android users who don’t have the vaguest idea of what open source is or what it stands for. Then there are those open source evangelists who bought Android phone primarily because of the reason that it is open source and based on Linux. This post is especially meant for those who are included in the second category.
100 Million Adblock Plus Downloads
Today we’re very happy to celebrate a huge milestone: Adblock Plus became the first browser add-on to be downloaded 100 million times!
Awesome test day for the new SUMO KB
Agent 008 Ball – Creating an HTML5 Game
I’ve been meaning to write something about this for a long time! Over the summer we created Agent 008 Ball, a spy-themed HTML5 pool game. Creating it was a blast! We put a little video together to talk about the design process. You can check it out below. Also, here’s the case study for the project.
Mozilla Labs Night “Gaming Special” comes to London
Mozilla Labs Gaming is hosting a Labs Night Open Web Gaming Special – in London this time, together with Six to Start!
This Labs Night will be all about games being developed and played on the Open Web – expect lots of cool demos, talks and interesting people to hang out with. You can register for the event on our Eventbrite page.
Oracle submits specs for Java 7 and 8
An Oracle official detailed on Tuesday the submissions of upcoming Java releases to the formal specification process, including versions 7 and 8 of Java’s standard edition.
The technologies under consideration have been formulated as JSR (Java Specification Requests) for consideration by the Java Community Process, Mark Reinhold, chief architect of Oracle’s Java platform group, said in a blog post: “These JSRs have been a long time coming. They’re now — finally — on the JCP ballot for approval; results should be available in two weeks.”
Three unspoken blockers that prevent professors from teaching open source community participation
One of the hardest things about trying to bridge two worlds–for instance, open source communities and academic institutions–is all the stuff you don’t hear on a daily basis when you’re working remotely. Sometimes it takes several rounds of garlic bread and pasta for people to begin articulating what’s blocking them from teaching their students how to participate in FOSS communities. Sebastian Dziallas and I sat down last weekend at the 2010 Frontiers in Education conference with a group of professors from the Teaching Open Source community. “What are the biggest blockers that you’re facing in doing this,” we asked, “that people in the open source world just don’t know about or understand?” Here are their answers.
STEM education: Live chat at noon with Al Gore, Dean Kamen, Sally Ride, and the Mythbusters
FSF/FSFE/GNU/SFLC
Fellowship Jabber meeting about FSFE’s education activities – Wednesday 17 November 20:00 CET
The Internet blacklist (COICA) is back: Take action before Thursday
Now that the elections are over, the bill is back — and could pass out of committee this Thursday.
S. 3804, the Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act (COICA), introduced by Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT), would create a blacklist of domain names that the government thinks are involved in copyright infringement, which the Attorney General can then add to with a court order.
The Case Against COICA
To recap, COICA gives the government dramatic new copyright enforcement powers, in particular the ability to make entire websites disappear from the Internet if infringement, or even links to infringement, are deemed to be “central” to the purpose of the site. Rather than just targeting files that actually infringe copyright law, COICA’s “nuclear-option” design has the government blacklisting entire sites out of the domain name system — a reckless scheme that will undermine global Internet infrastructure and censor legitimate online speech.
Openness/Sharing
Background on the Icelandic Constitutional Assembly
The electorate is the roughly 228000 voters in Iceland, and there are 523 individual candidates running in the election, all as individuals although some have known connections with special interest groups, political parties, and such. These relationships have been mapped by various websites. Various other websites provide filtering mechanisms of various sorts in order to help people weed out the best 25 candidates to vote for.
After the elections the assembly will convene in February 2011 and operate for 2-4 months during that year to draft a new constitution and propose it to parliament, along with suggested adoption mechanisms and protocols. If parliament accepts the new constitution it will be put to a referendum.
There has been an alarming amount of P2P activity in relation to this election. Campaigns are primarily being operated through social networking sites, with a lot of pressure on candidates not to advertise in traditional media. A lot of individuals and organizations have been in direct contact with the various candidates in order to provide their own arbitrary filters, and in general there is a lot of buzz, but also a lot of uncertainty, as the number of candidates and the equidistribution of the attention is the source of great confusion.
new york times: the next big idea in humanities is data
The next big idea in language, history and the arts? Data.
Members of a new generation of digitally savvy humanists argue it is time to stop looking for inspiration in the next political or philosophical “ism” and start exploring how technology is changing our understanding of the liberal arts. This latest frontier is about method, they say, using powerful technologies and vast stores of digitized materials that previous humanities scholars did not have.”
Open Access/Content
Reclaim our Scientific Scholarship (Beyond the PDF)
We do not own our scholarship. The Antaran Stellar Society runs the communication of scholarship for the personal gain of it and its officers. The Sirius Cybernetics Library Corporation has copyrighted the Library of the Galaxy cataloguing system. It also runs it for itself and officers. The motto of these organizations is:
* Embrace
* Control
* Exterminate
The only way forward for scientific publishing is to reclaim it. That’s not easy when scientific societies have sold their journals to Whitehole publishing. Major societies have abandoned their role as stewards of scholarship and turned it to maximising income.
Google Code to stop checking SourceForge names
Google open source and public sector programs manager Chris DiBona has announced that, from the 22nd of November, names for new projects created on the company’s Project Hosting service will no longer be checked against SourceForge to see if the project name is already in use. Up until now, new projects created on the Google Code project hosting site were automatically checked against SourceForge to see if the name already existed and, if it was already in use, the Google Code developers would email that project’s administrator to see if the name could be used again.
The version control timeline
Crunch time for upgrade of internet addresses that are running out
With cyberspace almost full, Samantha Amjadali finds out it’s going to take half a trillion dollars to avoid a global squeeze.
IPV6. It is the ultimate case of procrastination; a problem so big, so complex and so expensive, the world has ignored it for two decades.
The problem: the internet is full. Well, almost.
Welcome to My World, Mr. Zuckerberg: Facebook Forays into Email with Fmail
Welcome, Facebook, to my home of the last thirty years — the wild, wonderful, wacky, wheels-within-wheels world of modern email!
It sounds like you plan to be here for the long haul, so I hope you brought everything you need: good programmers and deep pockets shouldn’t be a problem for you, but you also need people who understand the many important email standards (including the new and emerging ones for domain-based email signatures and non-western character sets for email addresses and domains), the complex interplay between spammers and spam-fighters, and the remarkable variety of ways that email composed on your system will appear on the hundreds of other platforms in the world that might receive it.
From the outside, email seems pretty simple — there’s a To, a From, and a few other relevant fields, right? But almost every aspect of email harbors a “gotcha” — some fundamental, some a legacy of email’s evolution, but all critical if you want to “play nice” and have your email interoperate well with everyone else’s.
Ancient road uncovered in Luxor
Bill Nye of ‘The Science Guy’ fame collapses during speech at USC [Updated]
Popular TV personality Bill Nye collapsed onstage Tuesday night in front of hundreds of audience members during a presentation at USC, campus officials said.
Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics and USC’s department of public safety responded to the scene about 8:40 p.m., but it was unclear if Nye was treated or required transport. There was no information available on his condition late Tuesday.
Intel pares 45nm Cores to prep for Sandy Bridge
Intel is reportedly phasing out 21 different 45nm processors, paving the way for the release of its second-generation, 32nm Core CPUs code-named “Sandy Bridge.” Due in early 2011, the new CPUs will feature a revised microarchitecture, “next-generation” Turbo Boost technology, and visual performance rivaling discrete GPUs (graphics processing units), the chipmaker says.
US Scientists Significantly More Likely to Publish Fake Research, Study Finds
US scientists are significantly more likely to publish fake research than scientists from elsewhere, finds a trawl of officially withdrawn (retracted) studies, published online in the Journal of Medical Ethics.
The fakes were more likely to appear in leading publications with a high “impact factor.”
Antimatter atoms produced and trapped at CERN
Antimatter – or the lack of it – remains one of the biggest mysteries of science. Matter and its counterpart are identical except for opposite charge, and they annihilate when they meet. At the Big Bang, matter and antimatter should have been produced in equal amounts. However, we know that our world is made up of matter: antimatter seems to have disappeared. To find out what has happened to it, scientists employ a range of methods to investigate whether a tiny difference in the properties of matter and antimatter could point towards an explanation.
Nvidia chief scientist: CPUs slowed by legacy design
When it comes to power-efficient computing, CPUs are weighed down by too many legacy features to outperform GPUs (graphics processing units) in executing common tasks in parallel, said the chief scientist for the GPU vendor Nvidia.
CPUs “burn a lot of power” executing tasks that may be unnecessary in today’s computing environment, noted Bill Dally, chief scientist and senior vice president of research for Nvidia, during his keynote Wednesday at the Supercomputer 2010 conference in New Orleans.
Designer bacteria can heal cracks in concrete buildings
Researchers have designed bacteria that can produce a special glue to knit together cracks in concrete structures.
The genetically modified microbe has been programmed to swim down fine cracks in concrete and once at the bottom it produces a mixture of calcium carbonate and a bacterial glue. This glue combines with the filamentous bacterial cells, ultimately hardening to the same strength as the surrounding concrete and essentially “knitting” the building back together.
Top chefs back curb on soy imports to protect rainforest
Chefs at some of Britain’s top restaurants are backing a parliamentary bill to reduce the UK meat and dairy industries’ dependence on imported soy, which they say is contributing to the destruction of the South American rainforest.
Michelin-starred Raymond Blanc of Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Oxfordshire, and Michael Wignall of Latymer, Surrey, are among leading chefs to support the Sustainable Livestock bill, to be debated tomorrow.
BMJ Lobby Watch – The Stockholm Network
Earlier this month, UK health secretary Andrew Lansley announced that the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) would be stripped of its power to halt the purchase of drugs not considered cost effective for the NHS. He argued that the new system would be one where the “price of a drug will be determined by its assessed value”.
The Stockholm Network, a pan-European think tank network, agreed with the proposed change to NICE’s remit. In a press release its chief executive, Helen Disney, argued that the move showed that, “even at a time of austerity, the British public does not want or accept rationed healthcare”.
The network, which produces research for “market-oriented policy ideas in Europe”, has long had NICE within its sights.
In 2006, the same year that Pfizer made £8bn (€9bn, $13bn) in annual sales for its cholesterol drug Lipitor (atorvastatin), the bestselling drug in the world, the Stockholm Network published its report Cholesterol: The Public Policy Implications of Not Doing Enough. The report concluded there is “evidence of wide-scale under-prescribing and suboptimal dosing of effective lipid-lowering agents in Europe” and promoted “greater use of strong statins or the addition of cholesterol absorption inhibitors to statins” to avoid a health and welfare crisis in Europe.
Last year two members, the Liberalni Institute and the Centre for European Reform left the network after the publication of a 2009 Stockholm Network report entitled The UK Pharmaceutical Industry: Current Challenges and Future Solutions. The report argued that “[a] lack of government investment is another factor adversely affecting the UK pharmaceutical industry.” Writing in the Telegraph blog Alex Singleton accused the network of “calling for government funding of the pharmaceutical industry”, although Helen Disney contended that the report had been misrepresented in the article.
Drug companies ‘exploiting rules to make exorbitant profits from NHS’
Drug companies are today accused of making exorbitant profits from the NHS by exploiting arrangements designed to encourage them to develop new drugs for rare diseases.
Twenty consultants and a patients’ group are publishing an open letter to the prime minister, calling for an inquiry. They tell David Cameron that, far from inventing new drugs, companies are in effect repackaging them to get a licence, enabling them to hike the price hugely.
Legislation was brought in by the EU to encourage companies to devise and seek licenced for new drugs for what are called “orphan” diseases – those for which there is not a huge market because they are relatively rare.
But the letter’s signatories say the change in the rules has had unintended consequences. They cite a drug which has been used for the last 20 years to treat two rare muscle diseases. Although it did not have a licence for that use, doctors could prescribe it – and did – on their own authority. It used to cost around £800 to £1,000 per patient per year.
Cholera reported in Florida as Haiti death toll climbs
Haiti reported more cholera deaths Wednesday as chaos reigned in this country’s second-largest city, and cases among people who had traveled from Haiti were reported in Florida and the Dominican Republic.
Red Hat warns of hole in OpenSSL
An OpenSSL race condition
Wednesday’s security updates
Defence/Police/Aggression
Obama’s missed opportunity in Jakarta
Unlike British Prime Minister David Cameron in his determination to challenge China’s human rights record (albeit in carefully crafted diplomatic language), President Obama’s failure to raise human rights issues with Indonesian’s President Yudhoyono was disappointing. Just a day before Cameron’s speech to students in Beijing, the US president made a comparable keynote speech at the University of Indonesia. But instead of focusing on bilateral relations between the US and Indonesia, Obama used this stage in the world’s most populous Muslim nation to set out his vision of rebuilding ties with the Muslim world.
Marketing War to Children, Paid for by American Taxpayers
In the gap between a boy’s passionate fantasies and the smell of dead bodies in a mass grave marches . . . America’s Army.
“He wonders if God is punishing him because before he joined the Army he thought of war as something fun and exciting.”
We couldn’t wage our current wars without the all-volunteer military whose recruitment goals get fed every year by idealistic young people, who continue, despite all counter-evidence bursting off the front pages, to buy into the romance and excitement of war and armed do-goodism that the recruiters, with the help of a vast “militainment” industry, peddle like so many Joe Camels.
NJ, ID legislators ready to ban airport pornoscanners – your help needed!
Aaron Swartz sez, “Bold legislators in New Jersey and Idaho have introduced bills stopping the new porno-scanners, but that’s not enough — we need to pass these bills in every state! So I set up a thing to make it super-easy to contact your state legislator about it. Just add your name and zip code to our petition and we’ll automatically email your state rep.”
Opting-out of Advanced Imaging Technology and the Pat-down Doesn’t Fly
And finally, the $10,000.00 question of the day… Will you receive a $10,000.00 fine if you opt out of screening all together and leave the checkpoint? While TSA has the legal authority to levy a civil penalty of up to $11,000.00 for cases such as this, each case is determined on the individual circumstances of the situation.
Has Airport Security Gone Too Far?
In May, Transportation Security Administration screener Rolando Negrin pummeled a co-worker with his government-issued baton. The feud began, according to a Miami-Dade Police Department report, after Mr. Negrin’s training session with one of the agency’s whole-body imagers. The scan “revealed [Mr. Negrin] had a small penis,” the disgruntled co-worker told police. After a few months, he “could not take the jokes any more and lost his mind.”
Now the TSA is rolling out these ultra-revealing imagers across the country in an attempt to uncover hidden threats like the so-called underwear bomb found on a Detroit-bound flight last Christmas. The agency and the scanners’ manufacturers insist they’ve installed features and instituted procedures that will make passenger embarrassments impossible.
Your Guide to Navigating Airport Security With Ease
Amid airport anger, GOP takes aim at screening
Did you know that the nation’s airports are not required to have Transportation Security Administration screeners checking passengers at security checkpoints? The 2001 law creating the TSA gave airports the right to opt out of the TSA program in favor of private screeners after a two-year period. Now, with the TSA engulfed in controversy and hated by millions of weary and sometimes humiliated travelers, Rep. John Mica, the Republican who will soon be chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, is reminding airports that they have a choice.
TSA pats down a screaming toddler
You might think a 3-year-old would whiz through security. A child is non-threatening, wears slip-on shoes, and carries little luggage.
Websites publish advice to student protesters on how to avoid arrest
More than 70 websites today published guidance to student protesters about avoiding arrest, in defiance of a police ruling that doing so was unlawful.
The anti-police blog Fitwatch was suspended yesterday after detectives from C011, the Metropolitan police’s public order branch, told the company hosting its website that it was “being used to undertake criminal activities”.
Blogger faces terror charges for ‘naming MPs’
A West Midlands blogger has been charged with terrorism offences for allegedly using a blog to list members of parliament who voted in favour of the Iraq war.
Bilal Zaheer Ahmad, a 23-year-old man from Wolverhampton, was arrested a week ago by West Midlands Police.
Is the American public about to toss Israel?
Some opinion analysts, like the 2009 Zogby International poll of American attitudes toward Israelis and Palestinians, express surprise with what they are learning from the American public and detect significant changes in American public attitudes favoring US disengagement from Israel.
Such changes in attitudes are not yet evident in Congress or in the Office of the Vice President. But then, as one of Biden’s Democratic Congressional colleagues from Cleveland Ohio just recently reelected and now planning to force a Congressional vote on withdrawing from Afghanistan, noted this week, “Joe’s a nice fella but a God awful slow learner! Cracks and fissures are shooting around and inside Joe’s great American pro Israel public opinion vase etched in gold with the words: ‘US Support for Israel Must Continue Forever!’
Environment/Energy/Wildlife
Biofuel plan will cause rise in carbon emissions
Britain’s promise to more than double its use of biofuels by 2020 is “significantly” adding to worldwide carbon emissions, the Government admitted yesterday. Britain is signed up to a European guarantee to source 10 per cent of its transport fuel from renewable sources, such as biofuels, within the next 10 years.
Extreme weather forecasts: web users unite to power climate change project
From today, anyone with a computer and internet access can be part of a huge, pioneering climate change experiment, probing the controversial question of whether extreme weather events will become more or less common as the world warms.
A stunning year in climate science reveals that human civilization is on the precipice
This week marks the one-year anniversary of what the anti-science crowd successfully labeled ‘Climategate’. The media will be doing countless retrospectives, most of which will be wasted ink, like the Guardian’s piece — focusing on climate scientists at the expense of climate science, which is precisely the kind of miscoverage that has been going on for the whole year!
I’ll save that my media critiques for Part 2, since I think that Climategate’s biggest impact was probably on the media, continuing their downward trend of focusing on style over substance, of missing the story of the century, if not the millennia.
Tory senators kill climate bill passed by House
The Conservatives have used their clout in the Senate stacked by Prime Minister Stephen Harper to kill an NDP climate change bill that was passed by a majority of the House of Commons.
Without any debate in the Red Chamber, Conservative senators caught their Liberal and unelected counterparts off-guard on Tuesday by calling a snap vote on Bill C-311, the Climate Change Accountability Act introduced by Bruce Hyer, a New Democrat who represents Thunder Bay-Superior North in the House.
Do 3D Printers Bypass Customs?
There could be several interesting effects on business and society when 3D printers become widespread, and we’ve discussed a few of them in the past, including possible crime, for example. But here’s another one to think about: Customs Control.
Most countries have some level of customs controls, in which imported goods are inspected for legality and sometimes taxed as well. This approach has worked fine for centuries, but things might get a little different in the near future when citizens have access to 3D printers that can reproduce many types of objects.
Ireland: the good stuff
Amid all the talk of bailouts, it’s easy to forget there are parts of Irish life that economics can’t reach. We asked Twitter users to name the things they love about Ireland. Here are 50 of them, in all their unpunctuated glory
Debt collectors utilize Facebook to embarrass those who owe
Debt collectors can be relentless and downright rude on the phone, but now a St. Petersburg woman is filing suit alleging the company that financed her car loan began harassing family members over the social networking website Facebook.
Melanie Beacham says she fell behind on her car payment after getting sick and taking a medical leave from work. She contacted MarkOne Financial to explain the situation but says the harassing phone calls, as many as 20 per day, kept coming. Then one day she got a call from her sister saying the company contacted her in Georgia.
Censorship/Privacy/Civil Rights
Europe Reimagines Orwell’s Memory Hole
Inspired by thoughtful pieces by Mike Masnick on Techdirt and L. Gordon Crovitz’s column yesterday in The Wall Street Journal, I wrote a perspective piece this morning for CNET regarding the European Commission’s recently proposed “right to be forgotten.”
A Nov. 4th report promises new legislation next year “clarifying” this right under EU law, suggesting not only that the Commission thinks it’s a good idea but, even more surprising, that it already exists under the landmark 1995 Privacy Directive.
3 More Reasons Not to Use Facebook Messages
Many good reasons to be wary of Facebook’s newly announced “Messages” service have already been pointed out on numerous occasions throughout the media. Even besides the obvious privacy concerns, other features of the new service also could prove problematic for those who choose to adopt it, as many observers have suggested.
Internet/Net Neutrality/DRM
U.K. Government to Snub BBC, Google Over Web Access, FT Reports
U.K. Communications Minister Ed Vaizey will say today that Internet service providers should be free to favor traffic from one content provider over another, provided customers are informed, the Financial Times reported.
In a speech at a London telecommunications conference organized by the newspaper, the minister will say the market should decide the extent to which service providers can charge for preferential content delivery and slow down other traffic.
UK.gov ignores ‘net neutrality’ campaigners
ISPs will be allowed to charge content providers to prioritise their traffic, the government indicated today.
A speech by the communications minister Ed Vaizey confirmed that the concept of “net neutrality” remains irrelevant in the UK under the coalition.
As long as providers are open about their policies, he said, the competitive market means consumers can take their business elsewhere.
A potentially lucrative new revenue stream will be opened up for ISPs, with services that depend on speed or other network quality factors, such as video and online games, likely to be first to be asked to pay for delivery guarantees.
The Open Internet enhances our freedom of speech
Ed Vaizey’s speech on “net neutrality” misses a vital point: being “open” about “closing” the Internet won’t deliver competition and innovation on the Internet.
Money and commercial interest can easily over-ride public interest if we do not assert it. In this case, unlike the USA, there is a degree of collusion going on which may lead our governments down a dangerous path.
UK government proposal to dump Net Neutrality will not create a free market
You can’t leave government alone for a minute can you? One minute they are heaping garlands on the tech industry with TechCity proposals and the like. The next minute they are proposing to dump Net Neutrality – the entire reason we had a flowering of innovation in the first place.
UK Communications Minister Ed Vaizey said in a speech at an Financial Times conference today that Internet service providers should be allowed to favour traffic from one content provider over another, so long as the user was aware this was happening. Oh sure, that’s going to happen. Vaizey’s view is that market should decide whether ISPs can charge for preferential content delivery, thus creating a slow lane for those who can’t or won’t pay for the fast one.
Minister Ed Vaizey backs ‘two-speed’ internet
Culture minister Ed Vaizey has backed a “two-speed” internet, letting service providers charge content makers and customers for “fast lane” access.
It paves the way for an end to “net neutrality” – with heavy bandwidth users like Google and the BBC likely to face a bill for the pipes they use.
ENDitorial: Net neutrality – wait and see the end of the open Internet
At the joint European Parliament and European Commission net neutrality summit in Brussels on 11 November there was a clear political message – that interference with Internet traffic is permissible as long as companies tell their consumers that it is happening.
The Commission will “wait and see” if such interferences cause problems for the market and will consider taking action if this is the case. In a whole day of discussions, the fundamental rights aspects of the interference by private companies with citizens’ communications were only questioned by Jeremie Zimmermann from La Quadrature du Net and Jan Albrecht MEP (Greens/EFA, Germany).
Intellectual Monopolies
Righthaven’s Retreat On ‘Partial Copying’ Cases Shows Firm’s Vulnerability
In a sign that Righthaven is on the defensive, the controversial copyright enforcement company has offered to permanently drop one of its lawsuits—provided it doesn’t have to pay legal fees to the attorneys defending the website it sued, Democratic Underground. The move shows the startup company’s concerns about the potential for mounting legal bills.
AFP Still Not Giving Up On Its Bizarre Claim That Twitpic Images Are Freely Licensed To Anyone
Earlier this year, we wrote about an absolutely bizarre lawsuit, where the newswire AFP — a company who has claimed that merely linking to its stories is infringement — had sued a photographer whose photograph AFP had used without permission (and with a false credit). The story was so convoluted and filled with confusion that it was really quite amazing that anyone involved is still pushing forward with the case. The “short” version is that a photographer in Haiti when the earthquake happened earlier this year opened a Twitter and a Twitpic account soon after the earthquake, in order to show off some of the photographs he had taken. Another person copied those photos and pretended they were his (also on Twitpic) and offered to license them. The AFP saw the photos from the second person (who didn’t actually have the rights to them) and then posted them on its own stories, crediting the second guy.
The artists who still aren’t on iTunes
The Pirate Bay, One Year After The Tracker Shut Down
Exactly a year ago The Pirate Bay team surprised friends and foes when it announced that the world’s largest BitTorrent tracker was shutting down for good. The site’s torrent index would remain online, but millions of users had to find alternative trackers or rely on trackerless technologies to share their torrents from then on. In addition, The Pirate Bay suggested a move away from .torrent files entirely in the future.
Google strikes deal to scan French books
Internet giant Google struck an agreement with France’s biggest publisher Hachette Livre to scan thousands of out-of-print French books for Google’s online library, the companies said on Wednesday.
CC’s Contribution to Welfare, Field-by-Field: The Separate Contribution to Collaboration & Sharing
You have probably already noticed that through this series of posts we are proceeding along a trend from general high-level questions to the more practical ones of measurement and evaluation. So, it shouldn’t surprise you that our next nuts-and-bolts step is to start touring the different fields in which CC is active and analyzing its separate contribution to each.
Warner Bros. vows to prosecute Deathly Hallows leaker
Torrent searchers hit pay dirt Monday with the discovery of the Deathly Hallows fragment on BitTorrent sites. The watermarked footage appears to come from a DVD screener sent out by the studio, although Warner Bros. would not confirm this.
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DKE Toys reveal their 6th wave of San Diego Comic-Con exclusives – Star Wars, and Keanu Reeves themed
Dan Berry
Another day, another wave of exclusives from DKE Toys (Booth # 2643) for San Diego Comic-Con have been announced. (See the previous waves here)
This time the first is a Star Wars themed figure from Mark Todd with the second figure being a Keanu Reeves themed collaboration between Mark Todd and Janky Toys.
Luker by Mark Todd
This is the 4th installment In Mark Todd’s STR WAS series and the first human Mark has created for the series. Card backs were printed on a reisograph to give that underground zine feel and Mark as always delivers on these hand painted beauties. The hand cast resin was based on Mark’s own sculpt. 3.75″ scale carded figure. Signed and numbered edition of 30.
Instagram @mark_todd
www.marktoddillustration.com
Bio: Like many kids raised in the 70s, Mark was influenced at an early age by Star Wars and comic books. Unlike many kids, he grew up just a few miles from the Vegas strip, neon and glitz looming over the city. Mark’s fancy clients include The New Yorker, New York Times and Getty Publishing among others and is the co-creator of the book “Whatcha’ Mean, What’s A Zine?”, a creative guide to making self-published comics. Currently, you can find his paintings in Los Angeles at Vielmetter Gallery and in Texas at Webb Gallery. He graduated with honors from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California where he co-teaches illustration with his wife, artist Esther Pearl Watson. Home life includes their daughter Lili, an aspiring artist herself.
Keanu by Mark Todd and Janky Toys
Hand cast and painted 3.75″ carded figures Signed and numbered edition20 available of each style
$65
Instagram: @jankytoys @mark_todd
When Janky Toys and Mark Todd team up it equals KEANU!!! What’s funny about this series is that releasing just one of these at a time would not work conceptually. All 5 have to come out at the same time.
DKE Toys
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Dan Berry is a man of mystery, an enigma that flits from convention to convention like a spectre, like a spirit. His interests range far and wide: he cannot be determined, he cannot be defined, he cannot be contained. He's like the wind. He also is a Sagittarius and enjoys a nice Italian.
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吴雯雯
职称/职务： 副教授
电子信箱： wenwen_wu@snnu.edu.cn
教育经历:
2004.9-2009.6 中国科学院上海硅酸盐研究所 材料物理与化学 博士
2000.9-2004.7 武汉理工大学 材料科学与工程 学士
2019.12至今 陕西师范大学物理学与信息技术学院 副教授
2009.7至2019.12 陕西师范大学物理学与信息技术学院 讲师
2013.12-2014.12 美国布朗大学工程系 博士后
2011.11-2013.11 日本物质材料研究机构先进陶瓷研究室 博士后
2009.11-2011.10 日本东京工业大学物质科学创造专攻 博士后
☆ 发表论文:
1. Y. Zhou, M. Yang, W. Wu, A. L. Vasiliev, K. Zhu, N. P. Padture, “Room-Temperature Crystallization of Hybrid Perovskite Thin Films via Solvent-Solvent Extraction for High-Performance Solar Cells,” Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 3, 8178-8184, (2015).
2. Y. Zhuo, A. L. Vasiliev, W. Wu, M. Yang, S. Pang, K. Zhu, N. P. Padture, “Crystal Morphologies of Organolead Trihalide in Mesoscopic/Planar Perovskite Solar Cells," Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 6(12), 2292-2297, (2015).
3. W. W. Wu, Y. Sakka, M. Estili, T. Suzuki, T. Nishimura, G. J. Zhang, “Microstructure and High-Temperature Strength of Textured and Non-Textured ZrB2 Ceramics,” Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, 15, 0014202, (2014).
4. M. Estili, W. W. Wu, M. Khazaei, Y. Sakka, “Mechanically Reliable Thermoelectric (TE) Nanocomposites by Dispersing and Imbedding TE-Nanostructures Inside a Tetragonal ZrO2 Matrix: The Concept and Experimental Demonstration in Graphene Oxide-3YSZ System,” Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, 15, 014201, (2014).
5. W. W. Wu, Y. Sakka, T. Suzuki, G. J. Zhang, “Microstructure and Anisotropic Properties of Textured ZrB2 and ZrB2-MoSi2 Ceramics Prepared by Strong Magnetic Field Alignment,” International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology, 11[2], 218-227, (2014).
6. W. W. Wu, W. L. Xiao, M. Estili, G. J. Zhang, Y. Sakka, “Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of ZrB2-SiC-BN Composites Fabricated by Reactive Hot Pressing and Reactive Spark Plasma Sintering,” Scripta Materialia 68[11], 889-892, (2013).
7. W. W. Wu, M. Estili, T. Nishimura, G. J. Zhang, Y. Sakka, “Machinable ZrB2-SiC-BN Composites Fabricated by Reactive Spark Plasma Sintering,” Materials Science and Engineering: A, 582, 41–46, (2013).
8. W. W. Wu, G. J. Zhang, Y. Sakka, “Nanocrystalline ZrB2 Powders Prepared by Mechanical Alloy”, Journal of Asian Ceramic Societies, 1[3], 304-307, (2013).
9. M. Estili, Y Sakka, W. W Wu, T. Nishimura, H. Yoshida, A. Kawasaki, “Perfect High-Temperature Plasticity Realized in Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube-Concentrated -Al2O3 Hybrid,” Journal of the American Ceramics Society, 96[6], 1904–1908, (2013).
10. S. K. Sun, G. J. Zhang, W. W. Wu, J. X. Liu, T. Suzuki, Y. Sakka, “Reactive Spark Plasma Sintering of ZrC and HfC Ceramics with Fine Microstructures,” Scripta Materialia, 69[2], 139–142, (2013).
11. W. W. Wu, G. J. Zhang, Y. M. Kan, Y. Sakka, "Synthesis, Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Reactively Sintered ZrB2-SiC-ZrN Composites," Ceramics International, 39[6], 7273-72777, (2013).
12. Q. Zheng, N. A. Xu, H. Gu, G. J. Zhang, W. W. Wu, "Effect of ZrO2 Impurity on Promoting Reactive Sintering of ZrB2-SiC-ZrC Composites," International Journal of Materials Research, 104 [7], 675-679, (2013).
13. W. W. Wu, A. V. Gubarevich, H. Wada, O. Odawara, “NiO-Al Combustion Synthesis as Applied to Joining Al2O3 Ceramics,” International Journal of Self-Propagating High-Temperature Synthesis, 21[2], 146–150, (2012).
14. H. T. Liu, W. W. Wu, J. Zou, D. W. Ni, Y. M. Kan, G. J. Zhang, “In Situ Synthesis of ZrB2-MoSi2 Platelet Composites: Reactive Hot Pressing Process, Microstructure and Mechanical Properties,” Ceramics International, 38, 4751–4760, (2012).
15. W. W. Wu, A. V. Gubarevich, H. Wada, and O. Odawara, “Volume Combustion Synthesis of NiAl as Applied to Ceramics Joining”, International Journal of Self-Propagating High-Temperature Synthesis, 20 [2], 94-99, (2011).
16. H. T. Liu, J.Zou, D. W. Ni, W. W. Wu, Y. M. Kan, G. J. Zhang, “Textured and Platelet-Reinforced ZrB2-Based Ultra-High Temperature Ceramics,” Scripta Materials, 65[1], 37- 40, (2011).
17. W. W. Wu, G. J. Zhang, Y. M. Kan, P. L. Wang, “Combustion Synthesis of ZrB2-SiC Composite Powders Ignited in Air,” Materials Letters, 63, 1422-1424, (2009).
18. W. W. Wu, Z. Wang, G. J. Zhang, Y. M. Kan, P. L. Wang, “ZrB2-MoSi2 Composites Toughened by Elongated ZrB2 Grains via Reactive Hot Pressing,” Scripta Materials, 61[3], 316-319, (2009).
19. W. W. Wu, G. J. Zhang, Y. M. Kan, P. L. Wang, “Reactive Synthesis and Mechanical Properties of ZrB2-SiC-ZrC Composites,” Key Engineering Materials, 368-372, 1758-1760, (2008).
20. W. W. Wu, G. J. Zhang, Y. M. Kan, P. L. Wang, “Reactive Synthesis of ZrB2-SiC-ZrC Composites at 1600°C,” Journal of the American Ceramics Society, 91 [8], 2501-2508, (2008).
21. W. W. Wu, G. J. Zhang, Y. M. Kan, P. L. Wang, K. Vanmeensel, J. Vleugels, O. Van der Biest, “ZrB2-SiC Based Composites Synthesisd by Reactive Spark Plasma Sintering and Reactive Hot Pressing,” Scripta Materials, 57, 317-320, (2007).
22. W. W. Wu, G. J. Zhang, Y. M. Kan, P. L. Wang, “Reactive Synthesis of ZrB2/SiC Based Ultra High Temperature Ceramics and Powders,” Rare Metal Materials and Engineering, 36, 20-23, (2007).
23. W. W. Wu, G. J. Zhang, Y. M. Kan, P. L. Wang, “Reactive Hot Pressing of ZrB2-SiC-ZrC Ultra High Temperature ceramics at 1800°C,” Journal of the American Ceramics Society, 89 [9], 2967-2969, (2006).
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Taylor Franklin
favorite typeface: Nova Cut
FAVORITE HEXCODE: #CC8C00
MY FAVORITE STUDIO MEMORY IS:
I can’t possibly pick just one. But my favorite memories always came from the late night work sessions. Because even with all the hard work and many hours, there was a constant support group, lots of laughs, and just an all around positive energy. I’ll never forget the late night skate sessions, movie nights, karaoke breaks, Lotería games, bad reality tv reviews, terrible British accents, midnight coffee trips, figuring out zodiac compatibility, watching ghost adventures, and so much more. My two years in Studio 314 are just one big happy memory for me.
RGB or CMYK?: CMYK
MY SIGN: Aries
Taylor Franklin is a user experience and brand designer with a love for history and visual storytelling. Her skill set includes specialization in package design, editorial design, and brand development. Designing a visual system that tells a story and communicates a feeling across a platform or physical print artifact is what she loves most about the work she creates. As a result, understanding the history behind each subject she designs for is an important part of her practice and her goal to connect people and ideas through design and curiosity.
here are some samples of my work:
Women of Print
Women of Print is an interactive book featuring a diverse array of women in print design. It showcases 20 designers and 20 projects through bold monochromatic spreads and pull-out cards between pages that engage users with bio-facts, quotes, and QR codes to encourage further exploration through an easily transportable form. This book is an homage to the wonders of print that seeks to help elevate a more diverse canon of graphic design.
This project is a vinyl album experience redesign for Childish Gambino’s Because the Internet (2013) featuring an album sleeve, vinyl record, and concert poster. The packaging with its piercingly vibrant layers of color framed in gold foil exposes jarring anatomical imagery beneath. With analog code floating around each corner the project’s design explores, across multiple forms, the narrative Gambino shares of the deep repercussions of a digitally crafted self in the age of the internet.
Payne's Trail
Payne's Trail is a domino style card game based around an invented myth from the very real Payne's Prairie located in the heart of Gainesville, Florida. Its visual style embraces themes of local lore and scenic views that one can expect to see on their journey through the prairie.
website: taylormfranklin.com
email: taylormariefranklin@gmail.com
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And Then There Were FouR...on NBC's "The Apprentice" (December 1, 9-10 PM ET/PT)
[via press release from NBC]
This All Leads Up To "The Apprentice" Live Finale at Lincoln Center, Thursday, December 15, 9-11PM ET
NEW YORK -- November 29, 2005 -- The final four battle it out and emotions rise on NBC's "The Apprentice," (Thurs., Dec. 1, 9-10 pm ET/PT). It's getting down to the wire as the four remaining candidates share a congratulatory dinner before Donald Trump delivers the latest task-- each team must create an instructional/promotional video for Microsoft Office Live Meeting.
Both teams will have access to a professional camera crew and editor to complete the video. The team with the most creative and informative video as judged by the Microsoft executives wins. Season one "Apprentice" winner Bill Rancic steps in again this week to replace George Ross.
One team struggles from the get-go with management and insecurity issues, while the other team fires their staff and takes on some acting roles. The winners enjoy smooth sailing and receive a very rewarding surprise as the losing team heads into an emotional boardroom. Even Trump is surprised at the lack of sensitivity on one candidate's part and exclaims, "You've got to stop brow-beating." This leads to a surprise ending in the boardroom.
"EXCEL": Rebecca, Randal
"CAPITAL EDGE": Alla, Felisha
"The Apprentice" is produced by Mark Burnett Productions. Mark Burnett, Jay Bienstock and Donald J. Trump are executive producers. Conrad Riggs and Kevin Harris are co-executive producers.
· APPRENTICE, THE (NBC)
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Bowness Photography Prize
Le Vol 1, 2014
Pigment Print on Paper
Valerie Sparks
25 Sep - 22 Nov 2015
Valerie Sparks has been announced as a finalist in the 2015 William and Winifred Bowness Photography Prize. Now in its 10th year, the prize celebrates the best of contemporary Australian photography and has quickly become Australia´s most coveted photography prize. This year’s judges are Karen Quinlan, Director of Bendigo Art Gallery, Stephen Zagala, Senior Curator, MGA and Bill Bowness.
An exhibition of the finalists’ works will be on show at Monash Gallery of Art from 25 September to 22 November and will hang alongside all the wining works from the past ten years, including last year’s winner Petrina Hicks.
© 2021 Copyright This Is No Fantasy.
http://thisisnofantasy.com/exhibition/bowness-photography-prize-2/
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Leaked AshleyMadison Emails Suggest Execs Hacked Competitors
Gathered together in one place, for easy access, an agglomeration of writings and images relevant to the Rapeutation phenomenon.
Re: Leaked AshleyMadison Emails Suggest Execs Hacked Competi
by admin » Tue Aug 25, 2015 8:35 pm
Adult Dating Site Hack Exposes Sexual Secrets of Millions
by David Goldman and Jose Pagliery
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More than 3.5 million people's sexual preferences, fetishes and secrets have been exposed after dating site Adult FriendFinder was hacked.
Already, some of the adult website's customers are being identified by name.
Adult FriendFinder asks customers to detail their interests and, based on those criteria, matches people for sexual encounters. The site, which boasts 64 million members, claims to have "helped millions of people find traditional partners, swinger groups, threesomes, and a variety of other alternative partners."
The information Adult FriendFinder collects is extremely personal in nature. When signing up for an account, customers must enter their gender, which gender they're interested in hooking up with and what kind of sexual situations they desire. Suggestions AdultFriendfinder provides for the "tell others about yourself" field include, "I like my partners to tell me what to do in the bedroom," "I tend to be kinky" and "I'm willing to try some light bondage or blindfolds."
The hack, which took place in March, was first uncovered by independent IT security consultant Bev Robb on her blog Teksecurity a month ago. But Robb did not name the site that was hacked. It wasn't until this week, when England's Channel 4 News reported on the hack, that Adult FriendFinder was named as the victim.
Included in the exposed personal information are customers' email addresses, usernames, passwords, birthdays and zip codes, in addition to their sexual preferences. No credit card data has yet been uncovered as part of the hack.
That data is incredibly revealing and potentially damaging.
Andrew Auernheimer, a controversial computer hacker who looked through the files, used Twitter to publicly identify Adult FriendFinder customers, including a Washington police academy commander, an FAA employee, a California state tax worker and a naval intelligence officer who supposedly tried to cheat on his wife.
Asked why he was doing this, Auernheimer said: "I went straight for government employees because they seem the easiest to shame."
Millions of others remain unnamed for now, but anyone can open the files -- which remain freely available online. That could allow anyone to extort Adult FriendFinder customers.
For instance, the security consultant Robb reported that one person whose information was hacked was a 62-year-old Hispanic male from New Jersey, who worked in advertising and has a preference for the "subporno" forum. That, combined with his username and other account details, gave Robb enough information to Google him, find his real name, and find his social media pages.
The information exposed can be particularly devastating to people living in small towns, where they are more easily identified. For example, one person exposed in the hack is a 40-year old welder from a small Illinois town of a few thousand people. He "will become anybody's slave" and lied about his age on the site, claiming to be 29.
The breach was carried out by a hacker who goes by the moniker ROR[RG]. In an online hacker forum, he said he blackmailed Adult FriendFinder, telling the site he would expose the data online unless the company paid him $100,000.
On the forum, hackers immediately praised ROR[RG], saying they were planning on using the data to attack the victims.
"i am loading these up in the mailer now / i will send you some dough from what it makes / thank you!!" wrote a hacker who goes by "MAPS."
FriendFinder Networks Inc., parent company of Adult FriendFinder and other adult sites and publications including Penthouse, said in a statement that it had just become aware of the breach, and it is working closely with law enforcement and cyberforensics company Mandiant, a FireEye (FEYE) subsidiary.
The company said it doesn't yet know the full scope of the breach, but it promised to "work vigilantly," noting that FriendFinder Networks "fully appreciates the seriousness of the issue."
"We cannot speculate further about this issue, but rest assured, we pledge to take the appropriate steps needed to protect our customers if they are affected," the company said.
CNNMoney (New York) May 22, 2015: 2:21 PM ET
Was the Ashley Madison Database Leaked?
by KrebsonSecurity
Many news sites and blogs are reporting that the data stolen last month from 37 million users of AshleyMadison.com — a site that facilitates cheating and extramarital affairs — has finally been posted online for the world to see. In the past 48 hours, several huge dumps of data claiming to be the actual AshleyMadison database have turned up online. But there are precious few details in them that would allow one to verify these claims, and the company itself says it so far sees no indication that the files are legitimate.
Update, 11:52 p.m. ET: I’ve now spoken with three vouched sources who all have reported finding their information and last four digits of their credit card numbers in the leaked database. Also, it occurs to me that it’s been almost exactly 30 days since the original hack. Finally, all of the accounts created at Bugmenot.com for Ashleymadison.com prior to the original breach appear to be in the leaked data set as well. I’m sure there are millions of AshleyMadison users who wish it weren’t so, but there is every indication this dump is the real deal.
Original story:
A huge trove of data nearly 10 gigabytes in size was dumped onto the Deep Web and onto various Torrent file-sharing services over the past 48 hours. According to a story at Wired.com, included in the files are names, addresses and phone numbers apparently attached to AshleyMadison member profiles, along with credit card data and transaction information. Links to the files were preceded by a text file message titled “Time’s Up” (see screenshot below).
The message left by the latest group claiming to have leaked the hacked AshleyMadison.com database.
Avid Life Media has failed to take down Ashley Madison and Established Men. We have explained the fraud, deceit, and stupidity of ALM and their members. Now everyone gets to see their data.
Find someone you know in here? Keep in mind the site is a scam with thousands of fake female profiles. See ashley madison fake profile lawsuit; 90-95% of actual users are male. Chances are your man signed up on the world's biggest affair site, but never had one. He just tried to. If that distinction matters.
Find yourself in here? It was ALM that failed you and lied to you. Prosecute them and claim damages. Then move on with your life. Learn your lesson and make amends. Embarrassing now, but you'll get over it.
Any data not signed with key 6E50 3F39 BA6A D81D ECFF 2437 3CD5 74AB AA38 is fake.
Impact Team's statement on the release
Impact Team's PGP signature for the released statement
Impact Team's PGP Key
Torrent for the released data
Note from Quantum Magazine/Q7765:
We are not Impact Team, in case that wasn't clear.
Please use this data responsibly.
If you find our hosting of the release data useful, please consider looking at our text based magazine called Quantum.
- Quantum7765
From taking in much of the media coverage of this leak so far — for example, from the aforementioned Wired piece or from the story at security blogger Graham Cluley’s site — readers would most likely conclude that this latest collection of leaked data is legitimate. But after an interview this evening with Raja Bhatia — AshleyMadison’s original founding chief technology officer — I came away with a different perspective.
Bhatia said he is working with an international team of roughly a dozen investigators who are toiling seven days a week, 24-hours a day just to keep up with all of the fake data dumps claiming to be the stolen AshleyMadison database that was referenced by the original hackers on July 19. Bhatia said his team sees no signs that this latest dump is legitimate.
“On a daily basis, we’re seeing 30 to 80 different claimed dumps come online, and most of these dumps are entirely fake and being used by other organizations to capture the attention that’s been built up through this release,” Bhatia said.
“On a daily basis, we’re seeing 30 to 80 different claimed dumps come online, and most of these dumps are entirely fake and being used by other organizations to capture the attention that’s been built up through this release,” Bhatia said. “In total we’ve looked at over 100GB of data that’s been put out there. For example, I just now got a text message from our analysis team in Israel saying that the last dump they saw was 15 gigabytes. We’re still going through that, but for the most part it looks illegitimate and many of the files aren’t even readable.”
The former AshleyMadison CTO, who’s been consulting for the company ever since news of the hack broke last month, said many of the fake data dumps the company has examined to date include some or all of the files from the original July 19 release. But the rest of the information, he said, is always a mix of data taken from other hacked sources — not AshleyMadison.com.
“The overwhelming amount of data released in the last three weeks is fake data,” he said. “But we’re taking every release seriously and looking at each piece of data and trying to analyze the source and the veracity of the data.”
Bhatia said the format of the fake leaks has been changing constantly over the last few weeks.
“Originally, it was being posted through Imgur.com and Pastebin.com, and now we’re seeing files going out over torrents, the Dark Web, and TOR-based URLs,” he said.
To help locate new troves of data claiming to be the files stolen from AshleyMadison, the company’s forensics team has been using a tool that Netflix released last year called Scumblr, which scours high-profile sites for specific terms and data.
“For the most part, we can quickly verify that it’s not our data or it’s fake data, but we are taking each release seriously,” Bhatia said. “Scumbler helps accelerate the time it takes for us to detect new pieces of data that are being released. For the most part, we’re finding the majority of it is fake. There are some things that have data from the original release, but other than that, what we’re seeing is other generic files that have been introduced, fake SQL files.”
Bhatia said this most recent leak is especially amusing because it included actual credit card data, even though AshleyMadison.com has never stored credit card information.
“There’s definitely not credit card information, because we don’t store that,” Bhatia said. “We use transaction IDs, just like every other PCI compliant merchant processor. If there is full credit card data in a dump, it’s not from us, because we don’t even have that. When someone completes a payment, what happens is from our payment processor, we get a transaction ID back. That’s the only piece of information linking to a customer or consumer of ours. If someone is releasing credit card data, that’s not from us. We don’t have that in our databases or our own systems.”
A screen shot of the archive released recently that many believe is the leaked AshleyMadison database.
I should be clear that I have no idea whether this dump is in fact real; I’m only reporting what I have been able to observe so far. I have certainly seen many people I know on Twitter saying they’ve downloaded the files and found data from friends who’d acknowledged being members of the site.
Nearly every day since I first reported the exclusive story of the Ashley Madison hack on July 19, I’ve received desperate and sad emails from readers who were or are AshleyMadison users and who wanted to know if the data would ever be leaked, or if I could somehow locate their information in any documents leaked so far. Unfortunately, aside from what I’ve reported here and in my original story last month, I don’t have any special knowledge or insight into this attack.
My first report on this breach quoted AshleyMadison CEO Noel Biderman saying the company suspected the culprit was likely someone who at one time had legitimate access to the company’s internal networks. I’d already come to the same conclusion by that time, and I still believe that’s the case. So I asked Bhatia if the company and/or law enforcement in Canada or the United States had apprehended anyone in relation to this hack.
Bhatia declined to answer, instead referring me to the written statement posted on its site today, which noted that investigation is still ongoing and that the company is simultaneously cooperating fully with law enforcement investigations, including by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Ontario Provincial Police, the Toronto Police Services and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“This event is not an act of hacktivism, it is an act of criminality. It is an illegal action against the individual members of AshleyMadison.com, as well as any freethinking people who choose to engage in fully lawful online activities,” the statement reads. “We know that there are people out there who know one or more of these individuals, and we invite them to come forward. While we are confident that the authorities will identify and prosecute each of them to the fullest extent of the law, we also know there are individuals out there who can help to make this happen faster.”
Readers should understand that if this dump does turn out to be legit, that just finding someone’s name, email address and other data in the archives doesn’t mean that person was a real user. As the above-mentioned Graham Cluley points out, AshleyMadison never bothered to verify the email addresses given to it by its users.
“So, I could have created an account at Ashley Madison with the address of barack.obama@whitehouse.gov, but it wouldn’t have meant that Obama was a user of the site,” Cluley wrote. “Journalists and commentators would be wise to remember that the credentials stored by Ashley Madison must be considered suspect because of their shonky practices, even before you start considering whether any leaked databases are falsified or not.”
Statement from Avid Life Media Inc.
Toronto, ON August 18, 2015 – Last month we were made aware of an attack to our systems. We immediately launched a full investigation utilizing independent forensic experts and other security professionals to assist with determining the origin, nature, and scope of this attack. Our investigation is still ongoing and we are simultaneously cooperating fully with law enforcement investigations, including by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Ontario Provincial Police, the Toronto Police Services and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation.
We have now learned that the individual or individuals responsible for this attack claim to have released more of the stolen data. We are actively monitoring and investigating this situation to determine the validity of any information posted online and will continue to devote significant resources to this effort. Furthermore, we will continue to put forth substantial efforts into removing any information unlawfully released to the public, as well as continuing to operate our business.
This event is not an act of hacktivism, it is an act of criminality. It is an illegal action against the individual members of AshleyMadison.com, as well as any freethinking people who choose to engage in fully lawful online activities. The criminal, or criminals, involved in this act have appointed themselves as the moral judge, juror, and executioner, seeing fit to impose a personal notion of virtue on all of society. We will not sit idly by and allow these thieves to force their personal ideology on citizens around the world. We are continuing to fully cooperate with law enforcement to seek to hold the guilty parties accountable to the strictest measures of the law.
Every week sees new hacks disclosed by companies large and small, and though this may now be a new societal reality, it should not lessen our outrage. These are illegitimate acts that have real consequences for innocent citizens who are simply going about their daily lives. Regardless, if it is your private pictures or your personal thoughts that have slipped into public distribution, no one has the right to pilfer and reveal that information to audiences in search of the lurid, the titillating, and the embarrassing.
We know that there are people out there who know one or more of these individuals, and we invite them to come forward. While we are confident that the authorities will identify and prosecute each of them to the fullest extent of the law, we also know there are individuals out there who can help to make this happen faster. Anyone with information that can lead to the identification, arrest and conviction of these criminals, can contact information@avidlifemedia.com.
Please direct all media inquiries to: media@avidlifemedia.com
Ashley Madison's leaked database available for download - read this first
What's happened?
As I'm sure you'll remember, popular adultery website Ashley Madison got hacked in July. The hackers - who went by the name of the Impact Team - demanded that its owners, Avid Life Media, shut the site down and sister sites including Cougar Life and Established Men.
If their demands weren't met, the hackers threatened to release details of some 37 million Ashley Madison users.
Nothing. Well, Ashley Madison didn't shut down at least. Maybe some members tried to delete their accounts in panic (although that was rather like closing the door after the horse had bolted), and Avid Life Media generously decided to start offering account removals for free rather than charging $15.
So why are you writing about this again now?
Because people claiming to be the Impact Team have released what they say is the database of Ashley Madison users on torrent sites, available for anyone in the internet to download.
That sounds bad. Is it?
Chances are that many people who are members of the Ashley Madison website will feel uncomfortable with their boss, friends, partner or mother-in-law knowing about it. So they probably won't be happy if the leaked database is genuine.
It's easy to imagine that some people might be vulnerable to blackmail, if they don't want details of their membership or sexual proclivities to become public.
Others might find the thought that their membership of the site - even if they never met anyone in real life, and never had an affair - too much to bear, and there could be genuine casualties as a result.
And yes, I mean suicide.
But if they're in the Ashley Madison website, don't they deserve what's coming to them?
For one thing, being a member of a dating site, even a somewhat seedy one like Ashley Madison, is no evidence that you have cheated on your partner.
You might have joined the site years before when you were single and be shocked that they still have your details in their database, or you might have joined the site out of curiosity or for a laugh or even to find out if someone else was on the site... never seriously planning to take things any further.
But more importantly than all of that, if your email address is in the Ashley Madison database it means nothing. The owner of that email address may never have even visited the Ashley Madison site.
As Per Thorsheim explained in an article last month, Ashley Madison *never* bothered to verify the email addresses given to it by users.
So, I could have created an account at Ashley Madison with the address of barack.obama@whitehouse.gov, but it wouldn't have meant that Obama was a user of the site. (Apologies to Michelle for any concern I may have caused her by mentioning her husband's name in relation to this article - I'm sure he has more important things to do with his time than to join online dating sites, anyway)
Journalists and commentators would be wise to remember that the credentials stored by Ashley Madison must be considered suspect because of their shonky practices, even before you start considering whether any leaked databases are falsified or not.
The Ashley Madison hack - further thoughts on its aftermath
by Per Thorsheim
This weekend, I warned of the serious danger of jumping to the wrong conclusions if the Ashley Madison user database ever becomes public, and how - because the site doesn't properly authenticate email addresses - any such data doesn't prove anything.
I was shocked when Graham told me that my article had been picked up by British newspaper Daily Mirror.
But there have been other developments...
A call from an Ashley Madison user
I woke up sunday morning, and received an SMS in Norwegian, shortly after breakfast. Here is my simple translation:
"Dear Per Thorsheim! Thank you for your post at grahamcluley.com. I am one of those affected by the things you wrote about, and I feel bad. We need more like you out there to adjust the perspective."
Since then, I have exchanged many messages with this gentleman, and we have even spoken on the phone.
I don't know his name, but he is in his fifties, has kids and is married. Not long ago, during a hard period in his life, he created an account on the Ashley Madison site.
He says he looked around, and engaged in a little "dirty chat" with some women.
But he never met anyone. He says some people drink or finds other ways to vent their frustrations in life. To him flirting on the Ashley Madison website became a short escape from reality.
He regretted his actions, he told his wife, he was forgiven and life and marriage goes on.
But now he is afraid of the leaked data eventually being released publicly, because his kids, neighbours, colleagues and others may not understand his situation at all.
Stories of suicide
I came across an American news website that published a fake story about a man committing suicide in the aftermath of the Ashley Madison security breach. They even quoted the alleged suicide note which claimed the man's death was a direct consequence of the hack.
Bogus news report of Ashley Madison-related suicide
[DELETE] of Chicago, IL, had been married for the past 11 years. He and his wife had two children, owned a home, and by all outward appearances were living the American dream. However, Donald was seeking intimate relationships with women other than his wife and was using the Ashley Madison site to do so.
In a suicide note recovered by police, [DELETE] expressed his regrets, and why he choose to take his own life. “I am sory[sic] for being unfaithful. I know that you will leave me now and take the kids. I know that I will be fired from my job at your fathers[sic] company and that my life as I know it is going to change drastically for the worse. So I’m just going too[sic] make it easy on you. You get everything. Goodbye.”
The corner’s report indicates that [DELETE] took a fatal dose of prescription medication. His death has been ruled a suicide, and authorities say they do not believe there was any foul play involved.
Why a website, purporting to contain legitimate news, would run a fake story about a man committing suicide after the Ashley Madison breach is beyond my understanding.
What I do know though, is that the press here in my home country of Norway are very careful around use of the word "suicide". There is a danger that if we talk about such personal tragedies in such detail in the press, that others may follow.
What the howling wolves doesn't seem to understand is what they are doing is online bullying. The kind of bullying that clearly can cause such personal tragedies.
"If they are cheating, they deserve it" the wolves reply.
While I totally disagree with that argument, let me add that their kids do not deserve to lose a parent. Their family doesn't deserve to lose a loved one. And that also applies to friends, colleagues, neighbors and others.
If you are found to have bullied somebody into suicide however... I believe you deserve jailtime for that.
Was Ashley Madison extorting money from users?
Many articles - including the one that The Intercept published - have mentioned that Ashley Madison demands money to have accounts deleted, and have described the practice as "extortion".
Full Delete
Be Discreet, remove all traces of your usage for only [Euros] 15.00
DELETE YOUR PROFILE
Full Delete Removal Includes:
Removal of profile from search results
Removal of profile from the site
Removal of messages sent and received
Removal of messages from recipient's mailboxes including Winks & Gifts
Removal of site usage history and personally identifiable information from the site
Removal of photos
Note: It may take up to 48 hours for some traces of your profile to be fully removed.
(I'm pleased to hear that Ashley Madison is now allowing users to delete their accounts for free).
I have my own experiences of what some may consider extortion.
For instance, once, at a nightclub in Berlin, I was given a small card at the entrance. The waiters would cut small marks into the card when I ordered beer and drinks, and when I left the club they counted the marks and gave me the bill.
What would happen if I lost the card? I would have to pay the maximum price before I was allowed to leave. I remember considering that as "a funny way to commit extortion".
Another time, I acquired a free SSL certificate from one of the many certificate authorities out there. Did I read the EULA for that? Of course not! Silly me...
Because if I had I would have seen that I ever wanted or needed to revoke the certificate because my site and certificate became compromised, I would have to pay money to have it revoked. I wonder if The Intercept would consider that extortion as well?
The definition of extortion as far as I can see says that it is a criminal offence. Yet the three examples given above are all still legal as far as I know.
So don't beat Ashley Madison up for asking for money to have accounts deleted - you may not approve of that business practice, but users should really have read the EULA when they created their accounts in the first place.
What Ashley Madison did wrong was to to make it way too easy for people to create fake accounts using other peoples names, pictures and email addresses.
Raise your hand if you always read the EULA before signing up for a service or product, and I'll gift-wrap and send you a stone, so that you can throw the first one.
Man Outed In Ashley Madison Hack Commits Suicide
by Priscilla Mason
UNITEDMEDIAPUBLISHING.com
The recent Ashley Madison hacking incident drove one Chicago, IL man to take his own life.
Ashley Madison is a dating website which specializes in infidelity. As per the site’s FAQ, “… If you still feel that you will seek a person other than your partner to fill your unmet needs, then we truly believe that our service is the best place to start.”
But perhaps Ashley Madison is not the best place to start, as they recently announced their database had been hacked, and the personal information of millions of users stolen. The hackers, calling themselves ‘Impact Team’, released a manifesto where they call the site’s customers “scum bags”, and state their plans to continue releasing the personal information until ashleymadison.com is removed from the web.
Surprising to no one, the hacker’s actions are having serious -- and in one case, fatal -- consequences.
Donald Bradshaw of Chicago, IL, had been married for the past 11 years. He and his wife had two children, owned a home, and by all outward appearances were living the American dream. However, Donald was seeking intimate relationships with women other than his wife and was using the Ashley Madison site to do so.
In a suicide note recovered by police, Donald expressed his regrets, and why he choose to take his own life. “I am sory[sic] for being unfaithful. I know that you will leave me now and take the kids. I know that I will be fired from my job at your fathers[sic] company and that my life as I know it is going to change drastically for the worse. So I’m just going too[sic] make it easy on you. You get everything. Goodbye.”
The corner’s report indicates that Donald took a fatal dose of prescription medication. His death has been ruled a suicide, and authorities say they do not believe there was any foul play involved.
It’s unknown if or how Ashley Madison executives will respond, and all press inquiries from United Media Publishing have been ignored.
by admin » Wed Aug 26, 2015 1:36 am
TrustedSec, Others Confirm New Dump Of Estimated 200,000 Ashley Madison CEO Emails
by Lisa Brownlee
After several false starts with dumps of corrupted and therefore inaccessible Ashley Madison CEO email files by hackers Impact Team TISI +%, a new file was dumped early this morning. This dump was confirmed by numerous sources, including Brian Krebs, who indicated that it looked “like the third . . dump is a corrected version of AshMad CEO’s inbox, to fix the last dump that was corrupted.”
TrustedSec also confirmed this morning that Impact Team had released a new dump “apparently fixing the zip file issue from the CEO’s emails from the 2nd dump release.” Further according to TrustedSec, the extracted size of the file is about 30G that “on first pass shows that it is a Gmail archive file, ranging from July 7, 2015 back to Jan 10, 2012.” The file “appears to contain approximately 200k total emails from 6800 unique senders to 3600 unique recipients.” TrustedSec indicated that it will not be doing any further analysis.
(Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)
Per Thorsheim, CEO and Security Adviser, God Praksis AS confirmed to me independently by email that there were 200,000 or more emails, with 93.2% percent downloaded. Thorsheim does not have the files and is reporting based on examination of external file directory.
Thorsheim stated that the attack on Ashley Madison/Avid Life Media is “terrifying because of the ferocity of the attack, the timing of data release to extend the ‘media life’ of the story. . .and the disrespect for Ashley Madison users, their family, friends and other innocent people being affected.”
“The combination of massive sensitive personal information, amount of users affected and ferocity and stamina of the attackers sends a strong signal to any business worldwide to brace themselves for the future,“ Thorsheim added.
As indicated in my previous report on the latest dumps, the potential stakes in this dump may be higher than in the dumps of user data.
There is sensitive intellectual property in these files including source code and now, accessible emails that most likely contain trade secrets, including business discussions, possibly about the planned IPO and other sensitive information.
by admin » Thu Aug 27, 2015 8:49 pm
“JOSH DUGGAR CHEATED WITH ME!”: WOMAN TELLS ALL ABOUT THEIR TWO SEXUAL ENCOUNTERS
by In Touch Weekly
In a bombshell world-exclusive interview with In Touch magazine, stripper and porn star Danica Dillon, 28, reveals she had sex not once, but on two separate occasions, with Josh Duggar, both occurring when his wife, Anna, was pregnant with their fourth child!
Danica — who passed a polygraph test conducted for In Touch by a top certified polygrapher on Aug. 24 — details her two sexual encounters with Josh in the new issue of +In Touch+, on newsstands now. The first occurred after Josh approached her at the Gold Club in Philadelphia, where she was performing, in mid-March and the second only a month later when Danica was performing at Creekside Cabaret in Colmar, Pa.
“He walked into the Gold Club like a normal patron and said he’d been a fan for a long time and has watched my career grow — he even said from before my boob job until recently — and that he loved watching my very first scene on [an adult website],” she tells In Touch. “Then it got creepy.”
After watching her show and "eyeballing me," Danica says he bought $600 in private dances and then “asked me how would he be able to spend the evening with me.” She reveals to In Touch that Josh was violent with her when they had sex, he did not use protection and gave her thousands of dollars after their encounters.
Danica admits she “took the opportunity because Josh offered to gift [her] $1,500.” But soon after Josh arrived at her hotel room, things got rough.
“He was manhandling me, basically tossing me around like I was a rag doll,” Danica, whose real name is Ashley Lewis, and although the sex was consensual, “It was very traumatic. I’ve had rough sex before, but this was terrifying.”
Josh, identified as one of the cheating spouses in the Ashley Madison hack, confirmed in a statement that he was unfaithful and had a pornography addiction: "I have been the biggest hypocrite ever. While espousing faith and family values, I have secretly over the last several years been viewing pornography on the Internet and this became a secret addiction and I became unfaithful to my wife."
“I think that after I come out, there will probably be plenty more girls after me," Danica tells In Touch. “I actually really hope that his wife leaves him and takes his children away from him and leaves him a lonely, bitter man. I don’t think he deserves happiness.”
Read Danica’s full story about both of her sexual encounters with Josh Duggar only in the new issue of In Touch magazine, on newsstands now!
JOSH DUGGAR CONFESSES TO CHEATING ON WIFE ANNA, JIM BOB AND MICHELLE SPEAK OUT
by Carly Sitzer
Just one day after it was reported that Josh Duggar was one of the many people whose account with Ashley Madison — a dating service aimed at people in monogamous relationships looking to have affairs — was made public as part of a hack, the 27-year-old has released a statement confirming his infidelity.
In the statement posted to his family’s site, the married father-of-four wrote:
“I have been the biggest hypocrite ever. While espousing faith and family values, I have secretly over the last several years been viewing pornography on the Internet and this became a secret addiction and I became unfaithful to my wife.
“I am so ashamed of the double life that I have been living and am grieved for the hurt, pain and disgrace my sin has caused my wife and family, and most of all Jesus and all those who profess faith in Him.
“I brought hurt and a reproach to my family, close friends and the fans of our show with my actions that happened when I was 14-15 years old, and now I have re-broken their trust.
“The last few years, while publicly stating I was fighting against immorality in our country, I was hiding my own personal failings.
“As I am learning the hard way, we have the freedom to choose to our actions, but we do not get to choose our consequences. I deeply regret all hurt I have caused so many by being such a bad example.
“I humbly ask for your forgiveness. Please pray for my precious wife Anna and our family during this time.”
Josh had previously served as the executive director of FRC Action, which is subset of the Family Research Council — a lobbying group that advocates for “traditional family values.”
The group severed ties with the former 19 Kids and Counting star in May, shortly after In Touch Weekly revealed he molested five underage women, including four of his younger sisters, when he was a teenager.
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar also addressed their oldest son’s latest controversy today, saying, “When we learned of this late last night our hearts were broken. As we continue to place our trust in God we ask for your prayers for Josh, Anna, our grandchildren and our entire family.”
Josh Duggar Paid for an 'Affair Guarantee' on Ashley Madison
BY CHRISTINA DUGAN @Christina_Dugan
08/21/2015 AT 10:00 AM EDT
Josh Duggar did not have to release any of his financial information in order to access Ashley Madison, the website created for those seeking extramarital affairs.
A few months after apologizing for his "wrongdoing" in the child molestation scandal, Duggar has confessed to cheating on his wife Anna, developing an Internet pornography addiction (which he later removed from his statement) and signing up for two paid subscriptions to Ashley Madison.
The "infidelity site," which prides itself with the motto "Life is Short. Have an Affair," is similar to most online dating sites: It's free ... to a certain extent.
According to the site, its service is completely free to sign up as a guest member. However, guest members have limited site usage.
As a guest member, you can receive winks, send and receive photos, add members to your Favorites list, reply to any "Full Member" and perform searches. However, a guest member cannot initiate any contact with full members.
As a full member, or a paid member, users are able to send a custom mail message, initiate a chat session, send a priority message or send virtual gifts to express his/her interest with the purchase of credits, according to the site.
Ashley Madison is different from other online dating sites in that users do not pay for monthly subscriptions but rather pay for credits. These credits can give you access to many different features, depending on how many you purchase.
Then, there is the "affair guarantee."
According to account information obtained by Gawker, Duggar, 27, had two different Ashley Madison subscriptions from February 2013 until May 2015, paying a total of $986.76.
According to the data, which was released by hackers on Tuesday, Duggar paid an initial fee of $249 that seems to have gone toward the purchase of an "affair guarantee." This paid feature can "increase your chances of having an affair from possibly to definitely or your money back," according to the site.
Amid the controversy, Duggar released a statement on the family's website, calling himself "the biggest hypocrite ever."
"While espousing faith and family values, I have been unfaithful to my wife," the statement continued. "I am so ashamed of the double life that I have been living and am grieved for the hurt, pain and disgrace my sin has caused my wife and family, and most of all Jesus and all those who profess faith in Him."
As far as Duggar's wife Anna is concerned, it seems like she will continue standing by her husband's side.
"Anna will not leave him," a source with ties to the family told PEOPLE. "As with her in-laws, she is turning more to her faith than ever. She and Josh are probably praying around the clock right now, I would assume."
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Viability Agreement
Separate agreements will be drawn up between private hospitals and national and national governments responsible for the management and regulation of hospitals in their legal systems. Victoria recently announced that it has reached an agreement with the sector. Other jurisdictions were expected to follow suit quickly. On March 31, 2020, a major partnership with the private hospital sector was announced as part of national efforts to combat the COVID 19 pandemic. In a joint statement, the Minister of Health and representatives of the private health sector, as well as the physician and health associations, stated that the goal was “to ensure the full resources of our world-class health care system, ready and focused on treating patients with the coronavirus pandemic as needed.” The new rules have been described as “unprecedented” by the Minister of Health. The Australian government will ensure the viability of the private hospital sector in exchange for the sector`s provision of private hospital beds and its workforce for cooperation with the public hospital sector to address COVID-19. For patients with chronic coronary artery disease and depressive left ventricular function, assessing the residual viability of the akinetic myocardium is important for therapeutic management. Intact infusion, metabolism obtained, and reserve presence of contracts are different aspects of cellular viability. However, not all viable cells show all properties; It is thought that contracted reserve is less often obtained in relation to metabolic activity or intact infusion. In this study, we made a direct comparison between the infusion imaging effect with Thallium 201 emission computed tomography (SPECT), metabolic imaging with F18-fluoro-oxyglucose SPECT, and evaluation of concombum reserve with low-dose echocardiography of dobutamine in acinetic myokard. Governments of the federal states and territories are expected to conclude partnership agreements later this week. In his letter, Hunt said that these agreements would draw up an integration plan and that the federal government would contribute up to 50% of the necessary funds.
On Saturday, the private sector warned that hundreds of employees were to be deposed and that hospitals had to close after election cancellations to prioritize the preparation of covid 19. Conclusion: This study shows a good agreement between SPECT and dobutamine echocardiography, although a considerable number of segments with continued viability on SPECT do not have a contracture reserve, indicating an underestimation of viability by dobutamine echocardiography compared to F18 fluoro-glucoxyglucose imaging. The Minister of Health estimates that the measure will cost the Commonwealth $1.3 billion, although he stressed that this figure was not capped and that more money would be provided if necessary.
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By William Gearld Smith
Mother's Magic is in the kiss that heals,
A hug that calms, a story that feels.
It is like an island in life's ocean, all vast and wide,
A peaceful quiet shelter from the restless rising tide.
A Mother's Magic is in our pain that she so willingly shares,
When we are caught by life's tricky and cumbersome snares.
Her love is like a fortress, and we seek protection there,
When the waves of tribulation seem to drown us in despair.
For a mother's magic is fashioned after God's enduring love,
It is endless and unfailing like the love of him above.
And just before she left us I saw a bright white dove;
I knew then that she was still with us in spirit and in love.
I touched her hand so softly; the Magic had gone away.
I turned to the others I knew not what to say.
Those hands that were full of magic now lay by her side at rest,
But memory still holds them close to the ones that knew her best.
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Running as fast as he could the teenage boy knew he was going to be late, very, very late. He was accustomed to running home, since the older bigger boys at school often chased him. Although he was tall for his age nearly 6', at 15 years old he was painfully thin. As he sprinted towards home his thoughts drifted to what his father would say about the track coach keeping him after school to try to encourage him to join the team. No matter he thought as he ran smoothly across the field and leapt gracefully over the fence as though it were not even there, his father would never agree to it. He had responsibilities at home.
Approaching the long drive that led to his home the teen slowed to a walk. He didn't want his father to know he was afraid of his reaction to his tardiness. He thought if he walked that he might even make it into the barn without being noticed by his father. Then he could at least be working on his chores when his father found him. He would slip his books into the tack room and get them later after his father had gone to bed or had left the ranch for the local bar as he usually did at night. Maybe just maybe he would escape his father's anger. If only he could get some of the work done before his father found him.
Slipping into the barn he glanced up at the windows of the house. Squinting he could see a figure slumped at the kitchen table. Maybe he was already drunk and hadn't noticed that he wasn't home yet. More than likely he was having dinner and being late Johnny wouldn't get anything. He hated being sent to bed without dinner. He was always hungry anyway, but without dinner his stomach hurt from hunger and he couldn't sleep. That made it even harder to get through the next day at school.
Johnny loved school. He particularly liked English. He loved to read and write stories. His mother had been the only one to know that secret. She liked for him to read his stories to her at night when it was just the two of them. His father had always liked to drink. That was how things had gotten so bad for Johnny and his mother. She was such a gentle soul. She would do anything for her son. Sometimes she stepped in and tried to calm her husband when he was angry at Johnny. She always held him after his father had spanked him for his clumsiness. Then when the spankings turned to beatings she stayed by his side and nursed him until he drifted to sleep. Sometimes she was still there beside him when he woke up. She gave him her strength. Johnny's mother knew he was special. She knew that someday he would do great things. She told him this all the time.
One night she had taken Johnny to the clinic on the reservation where they lived. Johnny's father had beaten him so badly that his arm was broken in two places. He also had several cracked ribs, a busted lip, and black eye. The doctor at the clinic wanted to know who had beaten Johnny, but his mother lied and said he had been thrown from his horse. His father had been so angry at her that he lost control. He had hurt her so badly that when Johnny woke up from the medicine the doctor had given him for pain he found her barely alive sprawled across the kitchen floor. He called for help, but it would not get there in time. He held her hand as it grew cold and the life slipped away. She couldn't help to take away his pain any more. She was gone.
His father had come home later that night to find his son sitting in the middle of the kitchen floor. The coroner had come and taken his wife's body away. The police had come to find him at the bar and told him that someone had broken into their home and murdered his wife. Where they had gotten that idea he did not know, but he was glad because he knew that he had done the damage himself. He wouldn't be charged with her death.
The funeral was small. She was buried in the reservation cemetery. The thing that Johnny remembered from that fateful day was the white dove that seemed to fly over the proceedings, circle his head and land on a branch in the tree nearby. Being part Indian Johnny had been taught of animal spirits. He knew that it was believed that a loved one's soul often found a home in an animal form after death. Johnny thought the dove must certainly be his mother. Now every time he sees a dove he thinks his mother is watching over him.
Now here he was working in the barn wondering if his father would be angry with him again. His bruises had just healed from his father's last tirade. Be calm he told himself. Maybe his aunt had gotten his letters. He had written her and asked if he could move out to California with her. He told her that his father no longer wanted him, and he needed a place to go. He had told her of his father's abuse, but wondered if she would believe him. After all he was just a kid. Johnny didn't know that his father, who he had seen slumped at the kitchen table, in fact had company. His aunt was there to take him away. He just didn't know it yet. He worked hard on his chores, rushing through some of them so he could get more of them done before his father came looking for him.
"What are you doing boy?" Johnny stiffened as he heard his father approach.
"My chores."
"Well you can stop. You're leaving."
"What? What do you mean?" Johnny turned around to see his father standing in the barn door with his aunt beside him.
"Come on Johnny, I have already put your things in the car. We are leaving this place. You are coming to live with me. Your father has signed over your custody to me. You are coming to California with me tonight."
He dropped the pitchfork and walked passed his father to the tack room for his beloved school books. As he went back by his father he reached out a hand and grabbed Johnny by the arm. "Don't forget where you come from boy. I'm still your father."
Johnny looked away from his father, pulled his arm out of his father's grasp and left the barn, left the ranch, left the reservation for good. He looked back over his shoulder at his childhood home thinking he would not miss it at all. He would miss his mother, but then he already did. As his gaze pulled away from the house he saw a dove sitting on a branch in a tree by the end of the house. She knew he was leaving. She was watching over him. No matter where he went he would always have her in his heart.
"Uhhnnn," he moaned as consciousness pulled to him. He had been dreaming about his childhood. Not really a dream, mostly a nightmare, the nightmare that had been his childhood. "Don't leave me." Johnny mumbled the plea. "Don't go."
"Shhh Johnny, it's all right just take it easy," Dixie wiped a cool wash cloth over his sweat covered brow. "Show me those beautiful eyes Johnny. It's time for you to wake up."
Johnny had been bitten by a rattle snake earlier while on a run. He had left his handy talkie inside the car that some teenagers had driven down a steep embankment and when he went down to get it he met up with the rattler. Fortunately he was not allergic to the anti-venom, but he had been out for a long time now. He was feverish and weak, but was beginning to come around. The rest of his crew had returned to Station 51 hours ago, because they were still on duty. A replacement had been called in for Johnny.
"Uhhnnn," he moaned again.
"Come on Tiger come back to us now."
"Momma? Hurz momma, my stomach hurz," he slurred.
Dixie knew that he would experience muscle cramps from the snake venom and administered anti-venom. She knew that he would be uncomfortable and weak for a while. The symptoms from the bite could last for several days. He had already experienced the progressive general weakness associated with a bite. His rapid pulse and labored breathing had also been a concern when the anti venom had been administered. She had hoped that he would not have the nausea or seizures that sometimes came with Rattler bites, but then Johnny never made anything easy. However, Dixie did know that Rattlesnake Bites were always followed by continual severe pain. This could last for some time. She also knew that a very strong round of antibiotics would be needed for a while, because along with the venom from the snake's fangs came bacteria from the mouth of the snake. Snake bites almost always became infected from the bacteria. She wanted to sooth him the best she could. Truthfully she had gotten off shift some time ago, but Johnny was special to her. She cared deeply for her friend. She would stay as long as he needed her.
"Momma, help me momma he's hurting me again," Johnny's head thrashed from side to side. "Don't let him hurt me anymore."
"Shhh Johnny, no one is hurting you. You were bitten by a snake. No one is hurting you." Dixie pushed his bangs off of his face. "It's gonna be okay now Johnny. You're delirious from the fever. Just try to calm down. It's okay."
"No Momma he hates me. He's hitting me again. I was late. I didn't get my chores done in time."
Dixie was shocked at the things Johnny was saying. She had wondered before what had hurt him so much when he was growing up. As a nurse she had been trained to see the characteristics of a person abused as a child. Johnny had some of those characteristics. "Shhh Johnny it's okay sweetheart. It's okay." She stood by his bed and continued to bathe his face with the cool cloth.
A noise by the door took her attention briefly away from her patient as Dr. Brackett slipped into the room. "Thought I might find you here."
"He's been dreaming. I don't think they were very pleasant dreams. I think he is feeling some pain now. Can you look at his chart and see when his next dose or morphine is due?"
"Sure Dixie, but I think you need to go home and get some rest yourself. You got off shift a long time ago and you are due back on first thing tomorrow. I'm going to head home after I check on our friend here. I'll walk you out." Dr. Brackett made his way to the other side of Johnny's bed and started his exam.
"I know Kel, but…."
"No buts Dixie McCall. I know how much you care about your paramedics especially this one, but you can't take good care of him or any of your other patients if you are dead on your feet. Mike Morton is on tonight as well as Carol, and if I know her as well as I know you she will be up here on every break doing exactly what you are doing for him. Besides that partner of his is still on shift, and knowing Roy he will be up every time he gets to transport a patient into my ER. I called the station and told them to wait until tomorrow afternoon to try to visit, but knowing Roy he will be in that chair you have been keeping warm as soon as his shift is over. I am going to sedate him for the night anyway. He will sleep Dix, and you my friend will go home. As a matter of fact I will be walking you to your car very shortly, understood."
Nurse Dixie McCall did not take orders from anyone and started to protest Dr. Brackett's demands, but when she looked up their eyes met; she knew he was toying with her. She smiled and nodded her agreement to go home for a little while. Then as if on cue the door cracked open and in walked a very sooty Roy Desoto.
"How is he?"
"Well if it isn't our other star paramedic," Dr. Brackett smiled over towards Dixie. "He's doing good Roy. The pain that follows a Rattler bite has had quite a grip on him this afternoon, but we are doing our best to control it with the morphine. I started him on a very strong round of antibiotics to try to prevent any severe infection from the bacteria that accompanies snake bite. I was just telling Dixie that I plan to sedate him tonight. I'll let him wake up slowly tomorrow and then we will go from there. I think he's a bit anemic, but that is common from snakebite too." Dr. Brackett made some notes in the chart and then left the room to give the nurse on duty the medication instructions for the night. "I'll be right back."
Roy walked over to the end of the bed and looked his partner over as he tapped his finger on the mattress beside Johnny's leg.
"Roy what happened to Johnny's parents?"
"I don't know Dixie. I know his mother died when he was young. He lived with his dad until he was 15 and then was sent to live here with his aunt. You know Johnny knows almost everything about me and Joanne, but we know very little about him. He just doesn't talk about his past."
"I'm not sure about this Roy, but I think he was abused. Remember when he had that monkey virus and was delirious. He kept calling out to his mother for help. He was doing it again a few minutes ago. He thought that the pain from the snake venom was caused by someone hitting him for not getting his chores done on time. I think…." She paused in thought. "I think his father beat him."
"Yeah, I've wondered the same thing. He told me once that his father had died in a car accident and that was why he was sent to live with his aunt. I'm not so sure that was the truth, but I would never question him on it."
"Noooo don't leave me…" Johnny became very agitated. "Momma I can't stay here. Not without you."
Roy reached out his hand and took Johnny's in his. "Junior?" He waited for Johnny to still. "It's Roy. You are at Rampart. You were bitten by a rattlesnake on a run today. No one is going to hurt you. There are only friends here. Okay?"
Johnny stilled at Roy's comforting words. Though he did not open his eyes his head lulled in the direction of Roy's voice. His breathing slowed and he fell into a deep sleep once again. Just then Dr. Brackett returned with the sedative that he wanted Johnny to have to keep him resting until morning. "He should sleep with very little dreaming for the rest of the night."
Dixie bathed his face one last time and then took the cloth and bowl of water into the restroom. Roy patted Johnny's hand, whispered something in Johnny's ear meant only for him to hear, and said his goodbyes. "I'll see you in the morning Junior. Bye Dr. Brackett, Dix."
"Okay Dixie now it's time to make our exit."
Dixie placed a gentle kiss on top of Johnny's head, stroked his cheek and turned to leave. "Kel, I think our friend here needs more than just medications to fight off his demons. I think he needs to come to terms with his past."
"What do you mean Dix?"
"He keeps calling out for his mother and asking her to stop someone from hitting him. I think our John Gage may have been abused by his father. It always haunts him in his dreams when he is hurt or sick. Just like how he speaks in Lakota when he is overly tired or injured. He speaks from his subconscious when he is ill. He is too good of a person to be haunted by those types of memories. He needs to know that he is a valued member of our staff and a very important friend to many. I for one intend to help him. I hope I can count on you to do the same. I am certain that the rest of his shift mates will be there to help especially Roy." The two friends walked out of Johnny's room leaving him to sleep.
The following morning dawned bright. Roy thought as he drove to Rampart that Johnny would love a day like today to go hiking or to the beach. He loved the outdoors. Pulling into a parking space outside the ER by habit Roy stepped from his car. He stood with his face up to the morning sun feeling its warmth.
Stepping into the automatic doors to the Emergency Room at Rampart Roy out of habit went over to the nurse's desk. "Morning Dixie."
"Well what a surprise. If it isn't Roy Desoto," she smiled knowingly at her friend. "He's still sleeping off the sedative this morning. The fever broke during the night. He still seems to be experiencing some cramping, but I think it is easing up. Kel thinks he will start to come around in the next hour or so. Would you like some coffee before you go up?"
Chuckling at the information his friend had shared with him without his needing to ask Roy nodded the affirmative to some coffee. "Thanks Dixie, I think I will have a cup."
"My, my if it isn't Roy," Dr. Brackett smiled as he slapped Roy on the back. "I thought I told you guys to wait until this afternoon to visit that he would be asleep until at least noon," he said as he winked at Dixie.
"Yeah, but….."
"Well why don't we go up and check on our friend." Brackett and Roy headed to the elevators leaving Dixie to handle things in the ER.
In the elevator Dr. Brackett asked Roy the same question that Dixie had asked the night before about what happened to Johnny's parents. He also wanted to know if Roy knew anything about Johnny's childhood. Roy explained that he knew very little, but planned to find out more as soon as he had the chance. He had almost lost his best friend….again, and did not want to waste any more time getting to know him better. When they arrived at Johnny's room they noticed that their friend was stirring in the bed apparently waking up. "Johnny are you awake?" Roy asked as he approached the bedside. Johnny didn't answer, but stirred again.
"I don't think he is quite ready just yet Roy. Give him a little more time." Dr. Brackett said as he looked over the chart notes from the night nurses. "His fever broke around 2 am. The antibiotics seem to be working to fight off the infection that usually follows snakebite." Looking over at the patient he noticed the barely open brown eyes looking back at him. Although Johnny was not fully aware yet he was waking up. "Well good morning Mr. Gage."
Roy also noticed his friend's eyes scanning the room trying to discern where he was. "Hey Junior, you're at Rampart. You were bitten by a rattlesnake yesterday. You're going to be just fine." No sense in delaying the information from Johnny. He wouldn't rest until he knew what had happened to him. "Are you thirsty? Want some water?" Roy asked as he already held the cup and placed the straw at Johnny's lips. Johnny looked over at him and opened his mouth enough for Roy to put the straw in his mouth. He drank greedily. "Hey not too fast."
Johnny thought for a minute taking an inventory of his body's aches and pains. He knew from his training that snakebites caused muscle spasms and cramps, but until he experienced it himself he had no idea of the severity of it. He felt like he had been hit by a truck, a very big truck. Finding his voice he turned to Roy and asked, "The kids?"
Roy knew immediately that Johnny was talking about the three teenagers that they had rescued before Johnny was bitten by the snake. "Their fine Johnny, they are all right here getting treatment."
"Johnny the girl's blindness was temporary just as you thought. The other girl with the back injury just had some severe bruising to her spine, but will recover completely with some physical therapy. The driver got quite a few stitches to his leg and lost some blood which we replenished, and he'll have a scar to remind him to be more careful behind the wheel," Dr. Brackett also knew Johnny well enough to know that he may as well give all the details on the front end. Otherwise Johnny would ask and ask and ask until he was filled in on the well being of his patients. "You and Roy did a good job treating them and getting them in here before you met up with your snake friend."
" 'sno friend of mine." Johnny still had his sense of humor which was a really good sign. "Man I feel terrible."
"Well gentlemen I will leave you to your visit. I have other patients to tend." Making his goodbyes Dr. Brackett turned for the door. "Oh and Roy I think Johnny needs to wait at least until dinner before you try to sneak in the hamburger, fries and shake. His stomach has been through a great deal of stress from the cramping." He turned and laughed as he exited the room.
Roy and Johnny looked at each other with their mouths slightly open. Then they burst into their own laughter. "I had no idea he knew," Roy said.
"Me either Pally."
The next bit of conversation took on a more serious tone when Roy told Johnny about the things he said while he was delirious with the fever and cramping. He told his friend that whatever was in his past was just that, the past. He assured Johnny that nothing that he might have done or faced before would change their friendship.
"Roy, my father hated me for as long as I can remember. I was a half breed. Sure it was of his making, but the way people treated us after I was born. Sure I know my parents took a lot of crap about being a mixed couple, but then when I was born he just snapped I guess. My mom would try to keep him from hurting me, but the older I got the worse it got." Johnny turned his gaze toward the window obviously these were not good memories for him. Dixie had come up to the door to see her friend, but when she heard him telling Roy about his childhood she chose to wait outside. She leaned against the wall thinking she would do everything she could for her friend when he started talking again. "I tried real hard to be the best kid I could, but I was clumsy and messed up a lot. I mean it was silly kid stuff like forgetting to latch the gate or somethin', but he still got really angry and usually made me pay. At first it was just spanking, but that turned into hitting as I got older. Then finally one day he broke my arm. It was a pretty bad break, two places. My mom took me to the reservation clinic and told them I had been thrown from my horse. They knew Roy. They knew I had been beaten, but she wouldn't admit to it. I didn't say anything either." Johnny reached for the cup on the tray beside the bed. Taking a long drink he continued his story. "I was out of it on pain medication when she brought me home. When I woke up I found her in the kitchen. She was on the floor. I knew she was hurt bad, but there was no blood or anything. She was bleeding internally, but I was just a kid. I didn't know. I called for help, but they didn't get there fast enough. I held her hand, Roy. I held her hand until it was cold. I held it until her magic, her warmth, her healing touch, her love for me was gone." Roy could see the tears that slipped from Johnny's expressive brown eyes. Johnny once again turned away from his friend. Facing the window as the tears slid down his cheeks.
"At the funeral a white dove circled overhead and landed in a tree near by. I think…..her soul…her spirit. I think she was that dove Roy. I think she was still watching over me. My dad got worse. He drank all the time. He would send me to bed with no dinner."
Roy thought to himself that it was no wonder Johnny enjoyed food so much.
"I got so tired of being his punching bag. I wrote to my aunt and begged her to come get me and bring me here. Finally when I was 15 she got him to sign over my custody. I left the reservation that very day and never looked back. My dad died about a year later. He always drank a lot. One day he got behind the wheel of a car that way and plowed into a tree. People said there were no skid marks like he did it intentionally, but it was ruled an accident. Sheriff said he probably passed out and never knew what happened. I'm just glad he didn't hurt anyone else. I decided a long time ago that I would not be anything like him. I would help people. My mom always told me I was special and would do great things. I guess I was born to be a paramedic. It's who I am, who I was meant to be. She knew that, somehow she knew I would help people. I know that the abuse is a part of my past. I know it is part of what made me who I am. Roy I will not let it control me. I will not let my dad's stupidity break me." Johnny was exhausted from his story.
"Thank you for telling me Johnny. I know it was hard. I know this is not something that you would want everyone to know. I am honored that you trust me with it. I assure you your mother was right when she said you were special and that you would do great things." Roy patted Johnny on his shoulder. "You are good at what you do. You are wonderful with people and are the best friend I could ever ask for."
Dixie decided that she would keep Johnny's story to herself. She also knew that her friend had dealt with his childhood abuse. True it was part of who he is, but he also had made choices to be a better person because of that abuse. She knew that he would have moments where the memories would haunt him, but she also knew that she and Roy and his other friends would always be there for him. After all Johnny was the kind of man everyone loved. She turned and headed back to the elevators. She would visit Johnny again later. Right now she knew the two friends needed their privacy.
"Roy, I'm kinda tired now. I think I'll try to sleep okay?"
"Okay Johnny. I'll head home for a nap. Chet and I are supposed to come back this afternoon anyway. We'll see you then."
"Chet? Aw man he's never gonna let me hear the end of this."
"Johnny, Chet was very upset about this. He was really scared. He'll never admit to it, but he thought we had lost you this time. You rest easy. He may kid you about it because he is after all 'The Phantom', but he does care." Roy patted his friend on the shoulder one more time and slipped from the room.
Johnny's gaze drifted once again to the window when he noticed a bright white dove perched on the window sill. His mother was still watching over him. She was still with him in spirit and in love.
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Permits to Hunt Rare Desert Elephants Are Granted in Namibia
Desert elephants in Namibia. Image credit: Greg Willis via Wikimedia Commons.
As 30,000 to 38,000 African elephants are killed every year, illegal poaching has kept threatening the continuous survival of the animals. However, in a related move, Namibia, the Southwest African country has now given out nine permits to hunt desert elephants. According to the Conservation Action Trust, the remaining number of these elephants could be just 100. The permits are issued only for shooting adult males. It is estimated by the trust there are only 18 of these bulls alive now. Therefore, the move means that half of them would be killed.
Namibia’s environment and tourism ministry thinks it is not a big deal, because there are still 600 desert elephants remaining, and the desert population is no different from the country’s other groups of African elephants.
On the contrary, the conservationists and scientists do not agree to this explanation. In the article published in Scientific American, John Platt argued that desert elephants found only in Namibia and Mali, are not a separate species or subspecies, but they are specifically adapted to their arid environments. These elephants have a few morphological differences from savanna elephants (Loxodonta africana) remarkably in the way of the thinner body and wider feet. At the same time, they also own some unique behaviors distinguished from other African elephants, for example, they are intended to dig wells for purification of their drinking water. It is the pity that the first of these permits has been already carried out when hunters shot a “virile young male elephant” last month.
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Dramatic Aerial Thunderstorm Photos
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As an official member of the Cloud Appreciation Society, photos like these make me swoon. These shots are from Ecuador Airlines pilot Santiago Borja. The first was captured through a Boeing 767-300 cockpit window at 37,000 feet over the Pacific Ocean. The second was taken last October along the coast of Venezuela.
In the Washington Post, Borja explained the obstacles he met when taking these types of photos. “Storms are tricky because the lightning is so fast, there is no tripod and there is a lot of reflection from inside lights,” he said. Turbulence and near darkness also added complications to the shot.
View more of Borja’s travel and storm photos on Instagram.
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Venezuela’s Never Ending Lightning Storm
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A lightning storm in Venezuela has been raging with incredible consistency since at least 1595. Known as “Relámpago del Catatumbo”, this mysterious storm located on the mouth of the Catatumbo river at Lake Maracaibo sees an estimated 1,176,000 electrical discharges per year. The lightning is a cloud-to-cloud arc that forms for 140 to 160 nights a year, 10 hours a night, and as many as 280 times an hour for centuries.
In fact, the lightning, visible from 400 kilometers away, is so regular that it’s been used as a navigation aid by ships and is known among sailors as the “Maracaibo Beacon.” Interestingly, generally little to no sound accompanies this fantastic light show, as the lightning moves from cloud to cloud—far, far above the ground.
You can see a short video of the phenomena on youtube.
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The homestay is uniting, 'sharing resources, leaving guests'
During the rising period of the lodging industry, well-known homestays such as Xipo and Dalezhiye represent the peak period of the homestay industry. Obviously, Lang Chengjie's wave happened to step on the consolidation period of the homestay industry.
Xiaolang said frankly: "From now on, the average occupancy rate is about 50%. In the case of an epidemic this year, it is a cliff-like decline." Fortunately, "the house is self-owned and there is no rental pressure; in terms of manpower, it is basically self-owned. Operating, the expenditure is relatively small."
Jointly do overnight stay, let the guests stay
But Xiaolang is not a passer-by. He has been wondering how to improve his business.
"I think this epidemic also gave me a chance to calm down and think about how to go in the future."
Xiao Lang found that many guests who came to stay at the homestay would ask: What is fun around? Where can I go shopping? They often do not stay in the room or stay long.
If the guests can stay and stay longer, can it improve the operation of the homestay?
Moreover, the power of one person and one store is limited after all, but what if several people and several stores unite?
Xiaolang began to look for "little friends" in the surrounding homestays. After such a search, he really found a unique bed and breakfast in the same village-
Ruoxi, the host of the homestay likes audio and video. There are many audiovisual rooms in the homestay, and there are also many good movies. The hostess likes to roast, making good pastries and good coffee; the brook in front of the door, the green grass in the courtyard Yin
Wandering the mountain township, the male host of the bed and breakfast was a chef, and he was good at cooking; both couples like gardening, and the small garden at the door of the bed and breakfast is maintained in a beautiful and evergreen season;
Qingqi, the owner of the homestay is a senior tea artist, and he is also good at the processing of local products. If you want to understand the local culture and history, you can go to his home;
On the other side of the mountain, the owner of the homestay is a veteran off-road expert and a fishing enthusiast. Welcome to communicate with us.
"I contacted four other homestays in the village, together with our family, jointly launched the "Xiantan Sulv". For guests, resources can be shared. For example, guests who live in my house, I can recommend them to stroll through the garden of the mountain township. Afternoon tea, go to Ruoxi B&B to watch a movie in the evening. If you are interested in the history of Mogan Mountain and Xiantan Village, recommend them to go to Qingqi to find a boss to drink tea and chat; if you have a sense of cross-country, sports and fishing If you are interested, I recommend them to have tea and chat over the mountain. Similarly, if the guests who live in these houses are interested in bonsai, they will recommend to our moss garden."
The purpose of this is one thing: to allow guests to stay and find it interesting to live in a bed and breakfast in Xiantan; to be able to come back again and again, and to recommend relatives and friends to come over after a family comes.
In addition to developing characteristic homestays in the same village, Xiaolang is also working hard to expand the surrounding amusement places.
"We still have many scenic spots near Xiantan Village. Not to mention that it is not far from Yucun Village, that is, the nearby Longtan Scenic Area, Xiantan Flower Sea, Xianren Cave, Tea Garden, etc., can be used by residents. We will follow up later Make some route planning for the surrounding scenic spots, print it as a promotional material to the residents, or take the residents directly to play."
The combination of homestays has become a general trend in recent years
In fact, with the vigorous development of rural tourism and the introduction of country homestays across the country in recent years, the homestay guest group is gradually diverging. Even the head homestay brands and homestay highlands that have never been worried about business and hard to find a room in the past have begun to join. In the competition for robbing customers; this competitive situation has become more apparent with the outbreak of the outbreak and the decrease in occupancy rate at the beginning of this year.
In the face of this status quo, one of the coping strategies of the homestay circle is to hold groups to warm up-a close or loose alliance between the homestays to gather and stay together.
On April 12, Lao Guo, the founder of Baicuishanju, led a team to cross nearly half of China, search for homestays and hotels along the way, and start the Star Connected Live Broadcast Challenge.
The Lao Guo team hopes to realize the interconnection of traffic, mutual operation assistance, and supply chain sharing in the form of live broadcast with goods through interconnection with travel and lodging companies along the way.
In the end, after 15 days of interconnection challenges, it has traveled more than 6,000 kilometers, successfully interconnected 14 homestays, sold more than 1,000 rooms, gained more than 20,000 new fans, and built a private domain traffic sharing platform called Xingsu Internet.
On June 10, 25 homestay villages (groups) in 11 towns (streets) in Ruian City, Zhejiang Province faced global investment promotion, and released ten new policies to support the development of the homestay industry. The development "upsurge" ignited a new bursting point in rural revitalization and development. In the planning, Ruian's homestay cluster plans to build a multi-service homestay village by introducing supporting industries such as culture, catering, leisure, and experience.
There were spontaneous associations of private travel and lodging companies before, and government-led business alliances afterwards. It can be seen that Xiaolang’s and friends’ travel is on a road that is in line with the development of homestays. I look forward to the fact that Xiantan Travel can grow bigger and bigger. ,Getting better.
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Salvation by Way of Welcome
I've just come home from a mission trip to West Virginia. It's been a long time since I have done something like this – load up a caravan of cars filled with suitcases, pillows, sleeping bags, donated items needed for the work yet to be determined and snacks – lots of snacks. In fact, I believe peanut M&Ms literally sustained me over the past six days. (They're really trail mix if you think about it.)
I joined ten others ranging in age from 13 – 50-something in a caravan to Gary, WV. I had never been to West Virginia, except to drive through on the way to somewhere else. I had never driven deep into the luscious green trees interrupted by windy, single lane roads that look and feel more like long driveways. I had never heard the unique drawl of folks from West Virginia, which is sweet to the ear and slow – oh, so slow – when compared to the rapid fire to which my mind was accustomed.
On our first night we met an endearing man who greeted us with enthusiasm. I believe he was an individual on the autism spectrum, which to me means that his mind was created with more space for information, for wonder, for relationship. He listened to every word and repeated it. “You from New Jersey. Where bout?” “You from Kendall Park, New Jersey, Kendall Park. Where's that?” “You from Kendall Park, New Jersey. Right between Philadelphia and New York City.”
He had committed us to memory. We met others with the similar slow drawl, not quite as unique as our first friend. But the pace, and the intentionality with which we would speak and listen, was the pace at which we would live our life for the next six days. This pace... I believe it saved me.
Therefore, my loved ones, just as you always obey me, not just when I am present but now even more while I am away, carry out your own salvation with fear and trembling. Philippians 2:12
For months I had been functioning at an unsustainable pace. My worry had taken up permanent residence in my mind and had begun to rearrange the fibers in my muscles. In the two weeks prior to this trip, I had burst into tears from anxiety and worry. I had missed my exit while driving to familiar places. I had stumbled into my home with exhaustion, having no ability to express anything about my exterior or interior life to my spouse. And yet all of myself was packed up in my suitcase and all of me, along with a borrowed sleeping bag from my son, and my squishy pillow arrived with the hopes for space in this foreign place.
And there was space for me - a twin bed in a building that was more abandoned than it was re-purposed. The first night I fell asleep in a hot, sticky room while the lights were still on, the conversation of my teammates continued to buzz around me. But when I woke, I immediately realized that my body had finally shut down and was beginning a full system reboot.
This new place, with its slow pace and welcoming people – it's green, expansive trees towering around and above us – this new place was able to shut me down. My mind, body and spirit would reboot at the pace of the slow drawl of this foreign land. My mind would tune to a new frequency, my ears would learn to process differently, my muscles would unwind, my breath would deepen. Over the next six days, this foreign place dug through my worry - removed files, categorized experiences, negotiated memories and filed them all appropriately.
On the ride home last night, when we were punchy from lack of sleep and longing for our clean beds in our air conditioned homes, we found ourselves imitating that first person who had greeted us with enthusiasm – who had listened and committed to memory who we were. His voice was sweet on our tongues as we turn his phrases with his unique drawl. They say, imitation is the best form of flattery and it was true last night. It was flattery with bits of reverence as we tried to sound like him. Our mouths and our tongues and our vocal chords were committing him to memory. And by committing him to memory, we were creating a forever file of the day when he committed us to memory.
I can't speak for the rest of my team but I have committed him to memory because it was his welcome that set in motion a process of salvation for which I am so deeply grateful.
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Brendon McGuire is a 6 185 pound midfielder from Bergen Catholic High School in New Jersey. As a three year varsity starter, McGuire was a member of the First Team All Bergen and First Team All Suburban Teams. With 49 goals and 18 assist, McGuire was the team leader in points as a junior and also was named a Gibbs All Star Team Honorable Mention.
The policies should encourage transparency in the way the natural resources are utilized. Any income from natural resources has to be accounted for. This is because looking at these nations, corruption is so rampant and the lack of proper policies makes the rulers or rather political leaders to misuse the natural resources therein.
It’s also important to understand that in a professional military most personnel are married, and a large percentage have families. That provides a very different dynamic from any country that has a draft and doesn’t understand the stabilizing force of career service to country. Those families are certainly affected financially and emotionally..
The fewest was two, first accomplished when Bob Watson and the defensive powerhouse Toronto Rock defeated the Philadelphia Wings 13 2 in the playoffs back in 1999. This was repeated by Matt Vinc and the Knighthawks when they beat the Minnesota Swarm 10 2 in 2015. Oddly, that second one came only seven days after the Edmonton Rush held those same Knighthawks to three goals in a 15 3 win..
During the recent examination of a 5,000 year old mummy (Otzi) found in the Alps it was discovered that the mummy had over 50 tattoos on its body and some of these were located on various acupuncture points that would now days be used to treat certain ailments that Otzi seemed to suffer from. Some scientists even believe that this provides us with evidence that practices were carried out similar to acupuncture elsewhere in Eurasia during the Bronze Age period. But unfortunately there is no evidence to prove that the tattoos on Otzi’s body were used as acupuncture points or they were just a decoration..
Reverend Baskin adds that he is most disturbed by the proposal to have police patrol the perimeter of high crime (read: black) areas and to shepherd out tourists who appear to be lost. “What kind of message is that sending out?” the clergyman wonders. “That those left inside those areas are free to roam and do as they wish? What about those lawful citizens who live in these areas? What our leaders won’t realize is that we are dealing with a wholesale loss of hope and compassion.
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Capital DeeJays always strives to achieve 100% 5-star rating from all of our clients. Here are just some some of our recent client reviews from 2017-2019 weddings in the Baltimore/Washington DC area and throughout Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Lucas B. on October 28, 2019 - "A fantastic company to work with!"
Capital DeeJays was a fantastic company to work with. Steven was the DJ for our wedding and he was phenomenal. He met with us in advanced to get a feel for our music preferences and help us work through the reception timeline. We would absolutely recommend him to our friends and wish him continued success.
Mark B. on October 21, 2019 - "Able to understand the "mood" of the reception that we were going for!"
Steven was great! He helped us in planning for all the music for every moment of our wedding day. He was very thoughtful and thorough in all the things that he suggested would be good to look into or think about. He also was able to understand the "mood" of the reception that we were going for and filled in any gaps as far as other songs that would fit in that mood. He was happy to take guest recommendations, and he communicated consistently and frequently during the wedding day without being overwhelming to us. This is also the way in which he communicated with us leading up to the wedding day itself. At every step of the way, Steven was receptive and thoughtful regarding what we had envisioned for our special day. He provided helpful feedback on our ideas, and was also able to handle unexpected scenarios as they arose. We really appreciate everything Steven did for us and would love to work with him again if the situation necessitated a DJ!
Jeb B. on September 20, 2019 - "He did a great job mixing the songs in a way so that everyone (old and young) was constantly dancing"
(Wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception DJ/MC - Leesburg, Virginia) -- My wife and I were married at Riverside on the Potomac last weekend, and Steven DJed and MCed for our reception. I am writing this review on our honeymoon, because I didn't want to waste any time giving Steven the praise he deserves.
We had a live Greek band as well as having Steven DJ, and he seamlessly coordinated with the band to switch off sets. We had put together a detailed list of songs we wanted played (and a subset of "must plays") and Steven managed to get all the songs we wanted into the night, while also doing a great job mixing the songs in a way so that everyone (old and young) was constantly dancing. The sound quality of his music and the band (whose instruments Steven was mixing) was great, and you could hear the music throughout the venue, with it still being quiet enough off of the dance floor for people to comfortably have conversations.
Steven made a point to check in with us throughout the night to make sure the pacing was going well, and the items he was MCing for (e.g. speeches, cake cutting) were going to go off without a hitch. I cannot praise the job he did highly enough, and I would strongly recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ/MC in the area.
Shannon K. on September 15, 2019 -- "Went above and beyond to make our wedding day special!"
Capital DeeJays went above and beyond to make our wedding day special. Steven was easy to work with, truly cared to get to know who we were as a couple, and of course professional. He helped us with our music choices, was on time, and detail oriented. These all helped our day go off without a hitch and the guests had a great time! Would highly recommend Capital DeeJays for their wedding day DJ needs!
Lisa B. on July 9, 2019 -- "Great job, kept everyone on the floor all evening long"
(Wedding reception DJ/MC in Frederick, Maryland) -- Steven was great to work with before the wedding, was very responsive and understood the bride and groom's taste before the wedding reception. The music choices for the dinner hour were very nice, and then the dancing started! We had to move tables to make the dance floor bigger! Steven did a great job, kept everyone on the floor all evening long. Thank you!
Brian W. on August 28, 2019 -- "Very easy to work with and highly recommended!"
Steven had music and microphones set up ahead of schedule for our wedding. Our guests appreciated his live music for cocktail hour, and his special moment song cueing was perfectly timed. Very easy to work with and highly recommended!
Patrick W. on August 20, 2019 -- "Informative, friendly and affordable!"
I didn't really know what to expect from a DJ during my wedding planning process, but Steven exceeded any expectations I had. He was informative, friendly, and affordable. I quickly learned that the DJ acts as a wedding planner of sorts. Steven helped us plan every moment of the cocktail hour and reception and had way more experience than we could have imagined. He has seen it all and offered us suggestions and advice way beyond the scope of music. I've been to many friends and family weddings and I'm happy to say the DJ at our wedding (Capital DeeJays) was by far the best.
Thomas G. on August 15, 2019 - "He went above and beyond to make our night perfect!"
Steven did a great job at our wedding. He went above and beyond to make our night perfect. Thanks again, Steven!
Michael S. on July 8, 2019 -- "11/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a great wedding DJ!"
(Live musician for ceremony & cocktail hour, and DJ/MC for dinner & reception in Chantilly, Virginia) -- Steven is one of the most down-to-earth and kindest person we have worked with. He was extremely punctual, on the ball, and did lots of planning with us to ensure we had the right music played at our wedding. His pricing is phenomenal, especially since he can play both live music and be the DJ. We had an absolute blast during our dancing. We also would like to mention the venue itself was very difficult to set equipment and he did an excellent job configuring equipment that did not interfere with our guests. We're a military family and it is challenging to plan a wedding multiple states away and get enough planning done, but Steven was able to take care of all the small details which made it much easier for us. 11/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a great wedding DJ."
Francesca C. on May 22, 2019 -- "A fantastic DJ with superior attention to details!"
(DJ/MC for wedding cocktail hour and reception in Springfield, Virginia) -- A Big Thank you to Capital DeeJays Steven to providing us an awesome time and experience at our wedding reception this past weekend. Our families & friends kept on talking about how much fun they had dancing and that they really enjoyed the music and atmosphere and so did we. Lighting was great and having music at both the cocktail hour & reception was wonderful. I highly recommend Steven - he is a fantastic DJ and his attention to details is superior to others -He is a Master of sound. Thanks very much again, Sincerely, Fran and John P.
Jordan B. on May 7, 2019 -- "Steve absolutely exceeded our expectations at our wedding!"
(DJ/MC and live musician for ceremony/cocktail/dinner hour for wedding in Frederick, MD) -- To be 100% honest with you - when I heard that the same guy would be doing our ceremony music with his trio Capital Celtic, then live solo music, THEN DJing the rest of the night - I was a bit skeptical. But Steve truly delivered each and every one of these things perfectly for our wedding on April 20th. Steve and his trio even took the time to learn a new song for when I (the bride) walked down the aisle. The cocktail music was EXACTLY what I wanted it to be, too. The perfect Celtic music for an Irish Wedding.
Aside from that, all of our music transitions were completely seamless (we had A LOT going on). The crowd was dancing and enjoying his DJing for the entirety of the open dance floor, too. We had brought our own drum set as a surprise to the groom, and at the end of the night, the groom and his brother started a little jam session, and Steve hopped in on the harmonica! Which was just such a cool and personal touch.
Steve absolutely exceeded our expectations and I'm so happy that we had the honor of having him at our wedding! Thanks, Steve!
Maryanne A. on May 1, 2019 -- "Friendly, professional and kept the flow of events moving!"
(Wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception DJ/MC in College Park, Maryland) -- Steven was friendly, professional and kept the flow of events moving. He even assisted us with setting out our goody bags - going above and beyond our expectations. I will keep his contact information for any future needs we may have.
Zachary Y. on April 15, 2019 --
"We couldn't have asked for a better experience!"
(Live wedding ceremony/cocktail hour musician and wedding reception DJ/MC - Winchester, Virginia) -- Steven is a phenomenal musician, emcee, and deejay. He played mandolin for our ceremony and cocktail hour, coordinated with our band, handled sound levels, DJ'ed some great dance music, and got a mean soul-train going at the end of the night. There were a lot of things that didn't go precisely to plan that day, but Steven handled the issues with our other vendors expertly. He was on-time, handled all of his equipment, and checked in with us at the right intervals to make sure that the party was flowing. The best part of the experience was that Steven set the mood without being the center of attention. I think that's a rare talent. He read the room and got everyone dancing like crazy by the end of the night. So many of our guests said that it was the most fun they've ever had at a wedding. Planning the music and ceremony with Steven was easy and he was straight forward with us. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!
An absolutely magical wedding reception located in this historic barn in Winchester, Virginia.
Meadowlark Gardens in Vienna, Virginia provided the perfect setting for this early spring wedding.
John C. on March 12, 2019 -- "They made our wedding unique and entertaining for everyone!"
(Wedding reception DJ/MC in Vienna, Virginia) -- Steven was a hit! From the moment of first contact through to the end of the night, Steven took ownership of the opportunity to give us and our wedding guests an experience to remember. What struck us first was his earnest guidance to best make us the stars of the show with every element accounted for - many we did not even think of, yet they made our wedding unique and entertaining for everyone! Steven rolled with every curve-ball of the night, and truly had the party going 'til the end! I would highly recommend Steven and Capital DeeJays!
John S. on January 19, 2019 -- "All of our guests had a blast and seemed to want to keep going!"
(Wedding reception DJ/MC in Brambleton, Virginia) -- Thank you so much for being our emcee/dj during our 'Love Fest' wedding reception at Clyde's Willow Creek Restaurant in late December. You gave such care and attention to all we could have wished for with how you orchestrated our six-hour reception night! All of our guests had a blast and seemed to want to keep going after we reached the end of the night. Thank you for playing all of the songs we requested and helping us stay on track of our timeline with your care to communicate when we were transitioning between different events throughout the evening. I was especially happy you sang for us on the fly upon our request. It was very special that you did and our guests were pleased. Thank you for the little bluetooth speaker, also. Best wishes for you, Steven, and God Bless you!
Tim H. on December 2, 2018 --
"Our guests told us it was the best wedding they've ever been to!"
(Wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception DJ/MC at a winery in Luray, Virginia) -- For a wedding DJ, I would look no further than Steven with Capital DeeJays. Throughout the entire process, he treated my (now) wife and I with the utmost professionalism and courtesy - he's been doing this for over 20 years and that experience shines through from the beginning. As for the reception itself, things went off absolutely perfectly. We had guests coming up to us throughout telling us it was the best wedding they've ever been to, and I know that Steven deserves a great deal of the credit. He was able to weave our requested songs into a playlist that kept people dancing for over 4 hours with no lull! I've been to weddings where the dance floor is dead and it kills the vibe. But everything was perfect!
Sarah F. on November 12, 2018 -- "Our guests were very impressed with his level of skill and professionalism!"
(Wedding reception DJ/MC and live musician for ceremony & cocktail hour in Sarver, Pennsylvania) -- Steven was very professional, accommodating, and thorough during the entire planning process and our wedding. Before the wedding he set up a call to review every detail to make sure there were no hiccups, and made suggestions that we had never thought of but loved (ex-the parent swap during the father daughter/mother son dance). Steven played our ceremony music, performed live music for the cocktail hour, and then was our DJ for the rest of the evening. He also provided equipment for our officiant to use during the ceremony. Our guests were very impressed with his level of skill and professionalism, and many asked for his contact information. Amazing job! thanks!
Tessa G. on October 29, 2018 -- "Steven has an uncanny ability to read the crowd."
(Wedding DJ and MC for reception in Edgewater, Maryland) -- Do yourself a favor, save yourself some stress - hire Steven O'Toole for your DJ services! I can't say enough about his professionalism, ability to listen to the needs of the client, and flexibility. Steven DJ'd our 10/26/18 wedding and we were more than satisfied with the service provided. Steven has an uncanny ability to read the crowd and play music that is well suited and gets people up and dancing! He listened to our requests and worked with us every step of the way, up until the very last minute when my brother-in-law decided to give an impromptu speech at the wedding (for which he adjusted the music/schedule, etc) We can't recommend him enough. Thanks, Steven!
Robin B. on October 21, 2018 -- "We received a lot of compliments about Steven during the event."
(Wedding DJ and MC for cocktail hour and reception in Baltimore, Maryland) -- Steven was the DJ at our daughter's wedding reception last weekend. He was pleasant and responsive during the planning stage, VERY reasonably priced, and he did a great job at the reception! There were people out on the dance floor who hardly ever dance at weddings! We received a lot of compliments about Steven during and after the event. Even my sister who plans a lot of special events in NY (and, has very high standards for all event vendors) wanted his contact information. Steven was wonderful and I honestly can't imagine hiring anyone else when our younger daughter gets married in the future!
Emily G. on October 15, 2018 -- "We couldn't recommend him enough!!"
(Wedding DJ and emcee for cocktail hour and reception in Washington, D.C.) -- DJ Steven was an excellent addition to our travel-themed wedding. He spent many hours with us on the phone, understanding what songs we liked and learning more about our wedding theme. DJ Steven embraced our theme and helped bring it to light with vibrant music and excellent MC-ing services. He was professional and knew how to strike a perfect balance between being "invisible" and interacting with the crowd as appropriate. We couldn't recommend him enough!
Peter H. on September 29, 2018 -- "Amazing from start to finish"
(Wedding DJ/MC for cocktail hour and reception in Middleburg, Virginia) -- Steven was amazing from start to finish. Prior to the wedding, he gets to know you as a couple and understand the type vibe you want at your wedding. At the event, he does a great job of reading the crowd and really keep our party going. If you are in the market for a DJ pick Steven, you won't regret it!
Brittney M. on September 19, 2018 -- "One of the best (& easiest) decisions we made!"
(DJ, MC and live cocktail hour musician for wedding in Clifton, Virginia) -- Hiring Steven at Capital DeeJays was one of the best (& easiest) decisions we made during our whole wedding planning process! I originally had another DJ, who happened to be a friend, in mind, however, wanted to explore other options and I'm glad I did! Not only did he provide music during the ceremony and reception, but he also provided my guests with live acoustic entertainment at my request. My guests loved that and we got so many compliments! From start to finish, Steven was very quick to respond, attentive to my needs, preferred phone calls to texts or email to get a better idea of who we were as a couple and was overall, very great to work with! He also provided a military discount as my husband is in the service. Woo! Book with Capital DeeJays for your wedding, you won't be disappointed!
Capital DeeJays provided live cocktail hour music as well as DJ services for this Baltimore wedding on September 1 2018.
Ian W. on September 4, 2018 --
"He went above and beyond to provide us a phenomenal DJ experience!"
(Live musician for wedding cocktail hour, and DJ/MC services for wedding reception - Baltimore, Maryland) -- Steven is an absolute professional who knows his craft and knows it well. He had every guest at our wedding (all ages) energized and on the dance floor. He worked with my wife and I extensively prior to the wedding to get a feel for us as people and really tailor our experience accordingly. He was super flexible to our needs. The coolest part about our experience was Steven's live music at our cocktail hour. He went above and beyond to provide us a phenomenal DJ experience. 10/10, will recommend to all.
Michelle D. on August 27, 2018 -- "So accommodating, personable, and professional!"
(Wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception DJ/MC in Baltimore, Maryland) -- It was an absolute pleasure working with Steven!! He was so accommodating, personable, and professional. He made every effort to ensure our wedding and playlist was exactly how we wanted it to be. He took the time to have several phone calls with us prior to the event to ensure every detail was discussed and the ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and dancing went as planned. He provided us with a second sound system to make sure our guest could hear our officiant clearly as well as uplighting for the exposed brick at our reception. All of this came at a very reasonable price as well! We can't recommend him highly enough! Thank you again Steven!
Capital DeeJays provided the perfect music and sound for this couple's wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception in Baltimore, Maryland.
2017-2018 Wedding DJ Client Reviews
Annapolis, Maryland wedding ceremony live music and DJ services for reception.
Marie C. on August 15, 2018 --
"Went above & beyond & then some!!"
(Live musician for wedding ceremony and DJ/MC for reception in Annapolis, Maryland) -- Steven was outstanding!! Went above & beyond & then some!! We were extremely pleased with Steven playing the mandolin at the beginning of our ceremony. He then kept the show going & kept us on our timeline! He even took photographs for us since we didn’t have a photographer. Will definitely call Steven again for our next event!!
Brittney P. on July 18, 2018 --
"He was ultimately a rockstar!"
(Wedding MC/DJ in Linden, Virginia) -- Steven did an amazing job at our wedding reception on June 23, 2018. We really could not have asked for anyone or anything better. His responsiveness, professionalism, adaptiveness, and attentiveness was phenomenal. He was more than just a DJ, he helped keep everything moving and corralled people and ultimately was a rockstar. He did all of this while also seeming quite genuine in his happiness for us. I truly do not believe our day would have been nearly as successful without him.
Linden, Virginia wedding reception, with music by Capital DeeJays.
Another happy Capital DeeJays wedding DJ client in Severna Park, Maryland.
Peter G. on July 8, 2018 --
"One of the most fun weddings!"
(Wedding cocktail hour/reception MC/DJ in Severna Park, Maryland) -- Steven was the Deejay and MC for my daughter’s wedding in June 2018. He was on top of the schedule and smooth at transitions for the evening. The real testament, however, is the number of our guests who told me it was one of the most fun weddings they had been too. Others told us that “we knew how to throw a party “. I think the fact that the dance floor was full from start to finish is a testament to Steven’s experience. Very happy with my daughters decision to hire him.
Amber W. on July 1, 2018 --
"He kept the party alive all night long!"
(Davis, West Virginia wedding DJ/MC and live ceremony & cocktail hour music services) -- Steven was willing to make our wedding vision a reality within our reasonable budget. He was extremely accommodating and overall kind throughout the process of planning and executing the music for both our ceremony and reception. Steven strummed lovely Irish melodies for me to walk the aisle at our mountain top ceremony, he serenaded our guests with a mixture of Irish and American pub songs, and he kept the party alive all night long by taking requests and prompting dancing. He also even helped dismiss tables for dinner and make announcements all night long--he worked very hard. I don't think the the day would have gone so smoothly or had been so fun without him.
Toshi W. on May 31, 2018 -- "Everyone truly danced the entire the night!"
(Review from bride of Edgewater, Maryland wedding ceremony & reception DJ/MC and cocktail hour live musician) We hired Steven back in Nov 2017 for a May 2018 wedding. Our wedding took place at Historic Londontown and Gardens in Edgewater, MD. We thoroughly enjoyed his detailed nature as the wedding date approached. Steven was extremely flexible when our outdoor ceremony was switched to indoors last minute due to inclement weather. He did a wonderful job being on cue during the ceremony and we received several compliments for his acoustic performance during cocktail hour. Due to the unique demographic of our wedding we decided to create multiple playlists for dinner and dancing. He did a great job at playing mostly songs from our list along with balancing some guest requests. Overall we were extremely pleased and everyone truly danced the entire night.
Jessica G. on May 29, 2018 -- "Could not have been better!"
(Review from wedding planner for Edgewater, Maryland wedding ceremony & reception DJ/MC and cocktail hour live musician) -- Our DJ, Steve, could not have been better. He worked closely with the bride and groom to put together a song list before the wedding including the songs for all the important moments during the ceremony and reception. On the day of the wedding he was patient and flexible with changes and delays caused by the weather. Steve's acoustic set during cocktail hour was one of the highlights of the evening and our dance floor was full the entire night! I would highly recommend this professional for your next event.
Kevin K. on May 8, 2018 -- "Made us feel like we were his only client!"
(Rockville, Md Wedding DJ, MC and live cocktail hour musician) -- We could not have made a better choice than going with Steven from Capital DeeJays for our wedding. From the start Steven was incredibly responsive and made us feel like we were his only client. Steven easily accommodated our needs and offered some fantastic ideas to enhance the experience. Steven both sang at our wedding during a cocktail hour and then DJ'd the reception. Countless guest came to us and told us how great a DJ he was and how they thought the live music was cool. Thank you Steven for making our wedding reception perfect!
Lauren H. on April 29, 2018 -- "SO HAPPY that we booked Steven for our wedding!"
(DJ, MC and live ceremony/cocktail hour musician for Hagerstown, Maryland wedding). We are SO HAPPY that we booked Steven for our wedding! He was the DJ at the reception and played mandolin and sung at cocktail hour. He also set up karaoke which was a huge hit! Steven was so incredible from even before we booked him! He was flexible and accommodating and seriously made our day more fun than we could have hoped for! We even ended up adding another hour during the wedding because we just didn't want it to end! I could not have found a more perfect fit for our wedding! Thank you again, Steven!
Matt P. on March 29, 2018 -- "FANTASTIC!"
(DJ and MC for Washington DC wedding) -- Steven was FANTASTIC. He was incredibly personable and easy to work with. He managed our requests for they day impeccably, and seemed personally invested in making sure our wedding was something special. We'd recommend him highly.
Erin C. on December 28, 2017 --
"Continuously exceeded our expectations!"
(Warrenton, Virginia wedding DJ services and live wedding ceremony music) -- From the first time we reached out to Steven through to our wedding day, he continuously exceeded our expectations. Steven was by far my most responsive vendor, answering questions quickly, bringing ideas and questions to our attentions that I had not thought of, and very flexible around our schedule and vision for the event. We had him perform live music during our ceremony and cocktail hour, and then Steven DJ-ed for the reception. All our guests absolutely loved the live music. I received multiple compliments on the performance. Steven continued the positive vibes through dinner and into dancing as our emcee. We had outlined a general timeline of events the week prior. He definitely helped everything move along as smoothly as possible which included navigating some hiccups caused by our venue. He was always checking in on us and our family to make sure we were happy with everything he was playing. Even though our wedding was a midday brunch, he still got people out on the dance floor. Overall a beautiful job by Steven. It was a pleasure to work with them and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking to add some flare to your event. Thank you Steven!
Phil L. on December 3, 2017 --
"Wouldn’t have been the same without Captital DeeJays"
We had Steven DeeJay for our wedding. He ran sound for our ceremony, and reception (mics, music, lights, he did it all), and everything came together seemingly like magic. From step one he was extremely easy to work with. Making playlists and sharing them with him was simple. He was very flexible and open to meeting and discussing what we wanted for the different parts of our reception (cocktail, dinner, dancing). His setup at the event was perfect, and transitions between the different parts seamless. The best part wasn’t just that the music and mood came together perfectly, but that he regularly checked in with us throughout the process and made sure everything was running smoothly, working with us and the venue the whole night, even offering to grab me a beer during pictures! He was a huge help and major stress relief during the whole process. The event would not have been the same with him. I would highly recommend Capital DeeJays for weddings, and any other DeeJay needs.
James W. on November 22, 2017
The whole night went very smoothly!
(DJ for Bluemont, Virginia wedding) Steven from Capital DeeJays provided the music for my daughter's wedding in Loudoun County. He was professional, courteous, and played an appropriate mix of music for dinner and dancing, bringing family and guests of all ages to the dance floor. He also provided lighting to set the right ambiance, and did a great job MCing everything all night. The whole night went very smoothly, thanks in no small part to Steven's top-notch service. I would strongly recommend Steven and Capital DeeJays for weddings and other important events.
Christine G. on October 15, 2017
"Everything was absolutely flawless."
(DJ for Savage, Maryland wedding) Steve was great! He went above and beyond his duties as a DJ! He knew what music to play and when and everything was absolutely flawless. I recommend him to anyone that wants everything to go perfectly. Can't thank him enough!
Colleen S. on October 3, 2017
"Steven is your guy."
(DJ for Herndon, Virginia wedding) Steven played at our wedding last week and he was amazing. He DJ'ed our reception, played guitar during cocktail hour, and his Irish trio performed during our ceremony. Everything was perfect. He was so accommodating and flexible and knowledgeable. I loved being able to provide my own playlist for dancing, and loved that he could fill in and suggest songs for when I didn't know what would work best. He was also a great emcee, announcing our entrance and first dance and all the rest. During the lead up to the wedding, he was always easy to get in touch with and quick to respond. He even DJ'ed an extra hour for us when I decided the morning of the wedding that I wanted the reception to go a little later. Whether you need ceremony musicians or a DJ, Steven is your guy. I can't recommend him enough!
Katelyn M. on September 24, 2017
"The perfect fit"
(DJ for Orange, Virginia wedding) -- Steven was the perfect fit for out outdoor Virginia wedding in the woods. We couldn't decide between a DJ and live musician and with Steven, we found both! He worked with us to figure out exactly what we wanted for each part of our day. His level of experience with weddings, in particular, was immediately evident as he asked us questions that we had never even thought about. Steven played live music during our ceremony, cocktail hour and dinner. He also played the song for our first dance and learned a new song the processional. As a DJ, he took all of our requests and made sure that he had the exact level of involvement that we desired. He even provided lighting that turned our barn dancefloor into a real party. Steven was also incredibly kind and courteous to us as a couple and to our guests. We received numerous compliments on the music and many people specifically enjoyed the music played during cocktail hour and dinner.
Frank H. on September 18, 2017 -- "Highly Recommended!"
(DJ for Shady Side, Maryland wedding) -- Stephen really worked with us from the beginning and helped us shape the reception. He played acoustic music for our ceremony and cocktail hour, then switched into DJ and karaoke mode for the rest of the night. He's a pleasure to work with and comes highly recommended.
Madison L. on July 26, 2017 "Extremely rare to have a DJ care this much!"
(DJ for Leesburg, Virginia wedding) -- Steven was so amazing to work with! He was so kind and offered us an amazing deal! We got him to play for cocktail hour and I would definitely recommend that! He is an amazing musician and added a really cool environment for our guests while we were taking all our pictures! We didn't have to worry about a thing! He even came to our walk though before the wedding to make sure we were all up to date on information and to make sure he could set up in the best place possible! Its extremely rare to have a DJ care about an event that much, and seeing how much he cared about our wedding was one of the main reasons for our five star review! For the reception he provided a great atmosphere for dinner and great music for dancing! I would definitely hire him for his professionalism and quality, but also for his kindness! Thank you so much Steven!!
Chris O. on June 15, 2017
"Completely professional!"
(DJ for Washington, D.C. wedding) -- Steve was completely professional and worked with me to structure his services perfectly for our wedding. Everything was smooth and I never had to worry -- which was awesome.
Liz T. on March 22, 2017 - "Above and beyond!"
(DJ for Washington D.C. wedding) -- Throughout the night, Steven worked with us to make sure the right songs were getting played at the right moments, and that our timeline was being followed along with the music. But he still made it easy and fun and all a part of the celebration. He brought lighting as well that looked great in our reception space. They definitely go above and beyond to make sure your day is perfect for you, but most importantly, they make it fun!
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Reidsville Comes Back From Two-Score Deficit to Defeat Northeastern, 31-28
5:01 PM Justin
RALEIGH, NC – The Reidsville Rams stormed from down 14 much of the game to stun Northeastern with a 31-28 win as Zach Baber hit a 24-yard field goal to give Reidsville its first and only lead with just four seconds remaining in the game. The win gave Reidsville their program’s 17th NCHSAA Football State Championship and their second state title in the last three years.
Northeastern took no time to get on the scoreboard, as the Eagles went five plays and 79 yards capped off by a 55-yard touchdown run from Aaron Harris to go up 7-0 on the opening possession. The Eagles tacked on another first quarter score when a deflected pass from Harris found Quasi Thomas who rumbled 22 yards to the end zone to put Northeastern up 14-0 with 1:26 to go in the quarter.
The two teams exchanged turnovers in the second quarter, with Northeastern coughing the ball up in their own red zone before Reidsville’s jump pass was intercepted in the end zone on the ensuing play. Another Northeastern turnover, this one an interception in their own end, set Reidsville up with a short field. The Rams capitalized as Breon Pass caught a 19-yard touchdown pass from Kyle Pinnix and the PAT cut the lead Eagles’ lead to 14-7 with 9:20 to go in the first half.
Late in the first half, Northeastern stretched their lead back out to 14 as Traveon Freshwater scored from nine yards out to give the Eagles a 21-7 lead with 1:51 to go in the half. The Freshwater touchdown capped off an 11-play, 75-yard drive that saw 5:20 wind off the clock.
Reidsville didn’t give up, evening the score at 21 with a pair of third-quarter touchdowns while the defense buckled down. Pass grabbed his second touchdown catch from Pinnix, this one a 5-yard grab with 8:09 to go in the third, that trimmed the Eagles lead to 21-13 as the point after failed. Later in the quarter, Pinnix found Logan Graves for a 32-yard scoring strike with 1:32 to go in the third to pull the Rams within a two-point conversion. Pinnix hit Lionel Long for the conversion attempt, knotting the score at 21.
Northeastern quarterback Harris had been explosive all game, and he went off again in the later stages of the fourth quarter, ripping off a 40-yard touchdown run to put the Eagles up 28-21 with 4:14 to play. The Rams quick-strike ability evened the score again quickly as Pinnix hit Demontez Canada for a 37-yard touchdown pass just three plays after the Northeastern score, tying the game at 28 with 3:06 to play.
2A MVP Kyle Pinnix
Pinnix finished the game with nine completions for 116 yards and four touchdowns. He was named the game’s Most Valuable Player. Long was named Reidsville’s Most Outstanding Offensive Player as he had 103 yards rushing and 21 yards receiving to keep the Rams moving all afternoon. Trell Rankin was selected as the Rams Most Outstanding Defensive Player with six tackles, two of them sacks and a fumble recovery in the game.
Harris was tapped as the Most Outstanding Offensive Player for Northeastern, as he rushed for 175 yards and two touchdowns in the game. He also threw for 47 yards and a score on the afternoon. Robert Ferguson took home Northeastern’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player award, leading all players with 15 tackles in the game, adding a pass break-up to his stat line.
The victory gives Reidsville 17 State Championships in the NCHSAA with 23 Championship Appearances. The Rams also hold three Regional Championships from 1961-1971 when play culminated with the regional finals in many classifications.
Story and photos courtesy of the NCHSAA
Posted in: 2A , Carter-Finley Stadium , Eagles , NCHSAA , NCHSAAFB , NCHSFB , Northeastern , Rams , Reidsville , state championship
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Walks with Paul Celan
Jean Daive
Translated by Rosmarie Waldrop
Introduction by Robert Kaufman, Philip Gerard
Review in the New Yorker
"The French writer Jean Daive, who was close to Celan in his last years—and whose memoir about him, Under the Dome, has just appeared in English, translated by Rosmarie Waldrop—remembers him reading 'the newspapers, all of them, technical and scientific works, posters, catalogues, dictionaries and philosophy.' Other people's conversations, words overheard in shops or in the street, all found their way into his poetry. He would sometimes compose poems while walking and dictate them to his wife from a public phone booth. 'A poet is a pirate,' he told Daive. . . . Daive's memoir sensitively conjures a portrait of a man tormented by both his mind and his medical treatment but who nonetheless remained a generous friend and a poet for whom writing was a matter of life and death. 'He loves words,' Daive writes, recalling the two of them working together on translations in Celan’s apartment. 'He erases them as if they should bleed. . . . The best way to approach Celan’s poetry may be, in Daive’s words, as a 'vibration of sense used as energy'—a phenomenon that surpasses mere comprehension."—Ruth Franklin
Review in Boston Review
"[Under the Dome's] form aptly mirrors Celan's own: it is composed in short fragments, its style is hallucinatory and obsessive. . . . And though it is steeped in melancholy, the memoir also shows Celan absorbed in the quiet happiness of his work. Daive watches from a distance and leaves him undisturbed."—Peter E. Gordon
Review in Times Literary Supplement
"[Under the Dome] is as valuable for its insights into Celan the man as for the light it sheds on his later ars poetica."—Mark Glanville
Review in On the Seawall
"Daive offers a curbside view of Celan's behaviors. Written two decades after Celan's suicide, Daive's lyrical fragments drift among the cafés and streets of Paris, and are oriented through his engrossed attention to Celan’s complex mind . . . The two stroll down Boulevard Saint-Michel, cross Boulevard Saint-Germain, and then move onto Place de la Contrescarpe, a square in the city’s Fifth Arrondissement where Celan lived and where chestnut and paulownia trees lined the street. 'These trees and their leaves generate—and in turn offer the poet-translators a generative—dome' which inspires the book’s title. Yet such walks could be painful for Celan . . . But there are also moments of levity and wonder."—Wayne Catan
Review in Caesura
"As we follow along with Daive and Celan wandering about Paris like two walking enigmas struck by mutual recognition of the value each of them has to offer the other, the streets, parks, and squares the two meet in and stroll through come to life, with the city playing a central role throughout. Not only providing the physical setting for the scenes of the poets' meetings, but also serving metaphorically for the shelter, literal 'dome', under which their exchanges occurred; permanently stamping Celan's haunting presence upon Daive's imagination. . . . Daive and Celan clearly shared a peculiar closeness, one that refuses the professional, yet also resists being entirely personal. Yet it was decidedly poetic—endlessly and compellingly exploring as it does, in poet Robert Duncan’s words, 'the sounds and silences of language' where 'creativity in language works.'"—Parick James Dunagan
Review in Leonardo Reviews
"The book is much more than a recounting or memoire. Rather, it is an evocation of a significant period in both poets' lives, rich in subtle detail and sentiment. . . . Daive builds his book from this shared history. Doing so, he tracks in Celan a kind of revelatory attentiveness that Celan's poems embody, the former feeding the latter and vice versa. . . . For readers of Paul Celan in English, Under the Dome: Walks with Paul Celan is a touchstone. For readers unfamiliar with Celan, I suggest they read this book after encountering Celan’s poetry, especially in the English translations by Pierre Joris. And then, of course, the pleasure is yours."—Allan Graubard
Review in Kirkus Reviews
"[E]vocative portrait of the relationship between two significant figures in [France] . . . In this narrative on poetry and philosophy, on Kafka and God, on the challenge and futility of using words to express what words cannot express: 'The matter of words. Words as matter. Distance within logic.' . . . it's a book that will appeal most to fans of either poet’s work and one that could find a home in courses on modern French literature."
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Covering News From Around The Globe
Paulsboro Refinery Donates Steam Turbine to Labor Union’s Baltimore Joint Apprenticeship Program
Donated Turbine Serves as Valued Learning Tool for Apprentice Millwrights
Upper Marlboro – Paulsboro Refinery donated a five-ton steam turbine to the Baltimore Joint Apprenticeship program that helps train future millwrights and carpenters in the construction industry.
“This turbine takes our apprentices from learning about a piece of equipment from a theoretical perspective to a real-world approach,” said Bob Eaton, training coordinator for the Upper Marlboro, Maryland-based Mid-Atlantic Carpenters Training Centers Fund. “This turbine gives them plenty of hands-on opportunity for learning. Now when we use terms related to turbines, they can see the machine close-up by touching and examining it, which provides a more effective learning experience.
“Paulsboro Refinery is proud to donate this out-of-service steam turbine to the Baltimore Joint Apprenticeship to enhance their already well-established Millwright and Carpenter training programs,” said Kristi Moore, Community Relations Specialist for the Paulsboro, New Jersey-based Paulsboro Refinery.
“This type of donation demonstrates the collaboration between Building Trade Unions and companies who seek to hire individuals graduating from these programs,” Moore explained.
“This equipment will provide students with an opportunity to hone their skills on a real-sized turbine. These training opportunities are invaluable, and Paulsboro Refinery is proud to provide equipment to enhance students’ learning.”
Miles Trengrove, a journeyman millwright for nine years and a member of Millwright Local 715, who is a contract worker at Paulsboro Refinery, helped coordinate the transfer to the Upper Marlboro training center Feb. 13.
“The turbine was a useful piece of machinery at the refinery, and we were fortunate to have the company donate it to us after they upgraded to a more efficient turbine,” Trengrove said.
“I think everyone from the refinery was happy to see the turbine go to our training center, where it will be used for training as part of our program.”
“I was excited to have this donated to our school, even though it was unable to fit in our training center in Edison, NJ. Nevertheless, I am glad we have it for millwright brothers in the Baltimore area to train on.”
Millwrights are highly skilled craftsmen, who disassemble, repair and reassemble machinery in power plants, refineries and chemical plants, factories, mills and other industry-related projects.
About Paulsboro Refining Company
Paulsboro Refining Co. is a subsidiary of PBF Energy (NYSE:PBF), one of the largest independent petroleum refiners and suppliers of unbranded transportation fuels, heating oil, petrochemical feedstocks, lubricants and other petroleum products in the United States.
About the Carpenters & Millwrights
The mid-Atlantic Carpenters’ Training Centers (MACTC) has conducted carpentry training programs for Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia since 1951. Students in this program are on a career path that promises good union jobs with superior health benefits and retirement pension plans.
The MACTC apprenticeship is a four-year program consisting of on-the-job training and related school-based instruction. Our carpentry students are employed by union construction companies and earn some of the best wages in the industry. MACTC Apprentices earn while they learn.
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Chevrolet ECO News GM Industry News
GM announces 4-cylinder turbo for Cruze and 1.4L non-turbo for Volt
September 25, 2008 Omar Rana 2011, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, 2011 Chevrolet Volt, 2011 Chevy Volt, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Volt, Chevy Volt, Compact Cars, Cruze, fuel-economy, Volt
GM announced today that it will be doubling its global production of small 4-cylinder engines by 2011 with more than half of that increase coming from the US. CEO Rick Wagoner announced that GM will be investing $370 million in a new manufacturing plant for its global 4-cylinder in Flint, Mich. Production is scheduled to kick off in 2010 – just in time for the Cruze and the Volt.
The plant will produce a 100-hp 1.4L 4-cylinder Turbo engine for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. That is expected to give the Cruze leading fuel-economy in its segment when it launches in mid-2010.
The plant will also produce a non-turbocharged 1.4L 4-cylinder engine for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt. The engine will kick in after 40 miles of electric-driving and will generate enough electricity to power the Volt for at least 300 additional miles until you recharge the battery.
GM said that the 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo will also find its way in two other U.S. GM models by 2011.
Click through for the press release and high-res galleries of the Chevrolet Volt and Cruze.
2011 Chevrolet Cruze:
2011 Chevrolet Volt:
Strategy Highlighted by the 2011 Chevy Cruze’s new 1.4L Turbo that is Expected to Be a Fuel Economy Leader
GM’s ‘Boost’ In Efficient Four-Cylinders Includes More Turbos
FLINT, Mich. ““ GM will double its global production of small four-cylinder engines (1.0L to 1.4L) by 2011, with more than half of the increase coming in North America. The strategy is highlighted by an all-new, 1.4L Turbo engine that will power the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.
The 1.4L Turbo enables great vehicle performance and fuel economy. In fact, the Cruze is expected to be a fuel economy leader in its segment when it launches in mid-2010, and its new engine reinforces GM”s commitment to replacing larger-displacement engines with more compact, advanced four-cylinder engines that optimize performance and fuel savings.
One-third of GM”s North American engine volume will be four-cylinders by 2011, and 21 percent of the four-cylinder volume will be turbocharged ““ a seven-fold increase over today”s volume of turbo engines.
“Power-dense four-cylinders such as the 1.4L Turbo are an integral part of GM”s portfolio of advanced propulsion technologies, including cam phasing, direct injection, Active Fuel Management, clean diesels, hybrids, flex-fuel vehicles, six-speed transmissions and electric propulsion,” said Tom Stephens, executive vice president, GM Global Powertrain and Global Quality. “GM is focused on delivering vehicles that look great, are fuel efficient and fun to drive.”
The Chevy Cruze is such a vehicle. It is an all-new, global compact car that will be built for worldwide distribution at GM”s Lordstown, Ohio facility. It will be offered with the 1.4L Turbo in North America, along with additional small-displacement engines for models sold outside of North America.
A non-turbocharged 1.4L variant will serve as a secondary energy source for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle. For trips up to 40 miles, the Volt”s primary source of power comes from its lithium-ion battery. When the battery”s energy is depleted, the 1.4L engine activates, generating electricity to power the Volt for several hundred additional miles until its battery is recharged.
1.4L Turbo details
At 100 horsepower per liter, the new turbocharged 1.4L has the power of a larger engine but retains the efficiency of a small-displacement four-cylinder in most driving conditions.
“Because of the turbocharger”s on-demand power and responsiveness, it”s like having two engines in the same vehicle ““ one for power and one for fuel economy,” said Stephens. “It”s truly the best of both worlds.”
The 1.4L”s turbocharger is integrated within the exhaust manifold, for reduced weight and greater packaging flexibility in smaller vehicles. A reinforced crankshaft and stronger connecting rods are unique, delivering additional strength to support the engine”s pressurized, high-rpm performance.
Estimated power ratings for the 1.4L Turbo will be 140 horsepower (104 kW) with a torque rating of 148 lb.-ft. (200 Nm).
In addition to the Chevrolet Cruze, GM will introduce the 1.4L turbo in the U.S. in two additional GM models in 2011.
Global engine family
GM”s small four-cylinder gasoline engines include displacements of 1.0L, 1.2L and 1.4L. The engines were designed with fuel efficiency in mind, including technology such as full variable valve timing that optimizes power and fuel efficiency across the rpm band.
More importantly, torque for these engines ““ the pulling power that is felt when accelerating from a stop ““ is generated at lower rpm, for strong, off-the-line launches and confident acceleration at all speeds. Supporting powertrain features, such as torque converter design and transmission gearing, accentuate engine power and contribute further to the feeling of performance.
All engines in the family have premium design elements that contribute to world-class smoothness and durability, including:
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The engines also incorporate numerous mass-reducing features, including a cast iron block with a hollow frame structure, hollow-cast camshafts, and on non-turbo engines, crankshafts with hollow-core main bearing journals and connecting rod journals.
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Intel-Based XOLO X700 Goes on Sale in India for $260 (€200)
10/28/2012 07:57:00 PM dannzfay No comments
Lava Mobile and Intel have teamed up earlier this year to bring Indian customers the first Intel-based Android smartphone, the Xolo X900.
Although the smartphone was powered by Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system at launch, Lava Mobile recently released the long-awaited Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade. Well, it looks like Lava Mobile and Intel decided to bring another Android phone powered by an Intel processor in India, the XOLO X700. The smartphone is now listed at HomeShop18 retailer for Rs 14000 (260 USD or 200 EUR), though it appears to be Out of Stock. We suspect the XOLO X700 has yet to make its entrance on the Indian market, so we suggest those who wish to grab one to keep an eye out on this page.
Unlike its XOLO X900 predecessor, the X700 comes with dual-SIM capability and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system out of the box. However, the XOLO X700 is equipped with a less powerful 1.2 GHz single core Intel Atom processor, whereas the X900 packs a much better 1.6 GHz Intel Atom CPU. Unfortunately, there's no word on the amount of storage and RAM, but it's been confirmed the X700 comes with microSD card slot for memory expansion (up to 32GB). Furthermore, the XOLO X700 sports a pretty decent 4.3-inch qHD capacitive touchscreen display that supports 540 x 960 pixels resolution and 16 million colors.
There's also a 5-megapixel rear photo snapper, and possibly a front facing camera for video calls, though the latter has yet to be confirmed. Last but not least, XOLO X700 drains energy from a 2000 mAh Li-Ion battery, which is rated by the manufacturer for up to 450 hours of standby time or up to 13 hours of talk time. Stay tuned for more updates on the matter.
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Breeze through Nicaragua
Central America's latest undiscovered hot spot sheds its turbulent past
by SUSAN MACCALLUM-WHITCOMB • January 2011
Central America’s largest country probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind when you’re plotting a tropical getaway. After all, due to headline-grabbing events of the 1970s and ’80s, many still consider Nicaragua to be the wrong kind of hotspot. The Sandinista revolution that toppled Somoza’s dictatorship and the ensuing civil war cast a long shadow. However, those outdated images will finally fade now that the tourism buzz has begun to build: Nicaragua is on the cusp of becoming Latin America’s latest “it” destination.
A renewed emphasis on vacation value is partly responsible. Despite years of steady improvement, this remains a poor nation; hence hotels, tours and restaurants tend to be affordably priced. Even in top urban eateries, you can gorge on a multi-course dinner featuring fresh seafood or churrasco-style steak for under $25. Moreover, since cash infusions are genuinely appreciated, smiles from locals come free and fast.
Another reason behind its rising profile is that Nicaragua was propelled into prime time by the hit reality show **Survivor, back-to-back editions of which were filmed onsite.
But that’s only the beginning. Crammed into a country slightly smaller than the Maritime Provinces, you’ll find Central America’s signature features: rumbling volcanoes, rainforests, beaches, pre-Colombian sites and sublime colonial cities. Better still, the most accessible are concentrated on the Pacific side (roughly from the Costa Rican border north to León and east to Lago de Nicaragua), where the tourism infrastructure is most highly developed. So whether you want your trip amped up or over easy, this emerging destination delivers.
On a cloud
Given their topographical kinship, it’s hardly surprising that this section of Nicaragua would be muscling in on neighbouring Costa Rica as the preferred playground for adrenaline junkies. Being similarly poised on the Pacific Ring of Fire, Nicaragua has its own active volcanoes: 19 to be precise, the majority of them designated as federal parkland. While San Cristobal, towering 1745 metres above sea level, gets attention for being the tallest and Momotombo dominates postcard racks by virtue of its of its classic, perfectly symmetrical cone, it is Mombacho (20 minutes outside Granada) that gets adventurous hearts pounding.
Capped by a cloud forest, Volcán Mombacho contains a challenging pair of two- to four-hour hiking trails that are edged with Jurassic-like foliage dotted with wild orchids. Impressive from the ground, the flora looks even better from treetops and you can traverse these via 600-metres worth of zipline cable on the Cutirre Canopy Tour (canopytour.com; $33). This particular tour culminates in a 30-metre rappel down a supersized ceiba tree and the platforms leading to it afford up-close views of howler monkeys and exotic birds.
Ride the waves
The Cerro Negro volcano will satisfy your need for speed in another novel way. Like Mombacho, the “Black Hill” sits conveniently close to a tourist-friendly city (in this case León). Yet the two couldn’t be more different. The aptly-named peak last erupted in 1999 and the surrounding landscape bears witness to the devastation: completely devoid of vegetation it evokes the dark side of the moon. Scaling it without benefit of shade makes for a hot, hard 45-minute slog. The good news is that for about $20 you can sign on for a tour that allows you to rocket to the bottom of the cinder-coated slope on a sled (as Survivor contestants did) or surf it on a snowboard-like contraption.
Needless to say there are also plentiful opportunities for anyone who’d rather board the standard way — on the water. The premiere Pacific surfing breaks are clustered together in the far south, where persistent prevailing winds regularly generate high waves. The resort town of San Juan del Sur is action central and Arena Caliente (arenacaliente.com) is the local go-to company. In addition to running week-long surf camps, it offers full-day board rentals for $10 and a lesson-equipment combo for $32.
Fire and water
If slowing down has more appeal than playing hard, Nicaragua has plenty of options for you, too. On the 140-kilometre route from Granada to León, you can veer off at Volcán Masaya (Nicaragua’s oldest national park) driving right to the rim of its Santiago Crater. The smoking, sulfur-spewing hole measures over half-a-kilometre across, and once you peer in you’ll understand why Spanish conquistadors feared it was the mouth of hell. Today you can mount the stairs for optimal views; take a quick twirl around a park trail; or bone up on the volcano’s history and geology without breaking a sweat at the Visitor Centre.
Indulging in watery fun is equally easy when you opt for boating on bathtub-calm Lago de Nicaragua. Although the lake itself is dauntingly large (it’s the 10th biggest freshwater one in the world), there is nothing intimidating about Las Isletas: a leafy archipelago lying close to shore.
In fact, threading through its 350 tiny islands in a kayak or motorized launch (both bookable quayside) is a leisurely way to spend a morning. The bonus is that choosing this low-impact option lets you commune with egrets ands osprey, observe fishermen at work in their crayon-coloured rowboats, and still have sufficient time left to explore Nicaragua’s two time-warped urban treasures.
Spanish glory
Founded by Spaniards in the early 16th century, Granada and León have much in common. Each boasts a surplus of period architecture, Baroque churches being a special highlight. Iglesia de la Merced in the former and Basílica de la Asunción in the latter are prime examples. The cavernous interiors elicit “hallelujahs” and climbing their belfries to enjoy panoramic views is worth the marginal effort involved.
Each city too has a smattering of small museums where you might ogle contemporary art or pre-Columbian artifacts; plus each revolves around a lively square where vendors sell handmade trinkets for a few bucks a pop. Nevertheless, there is no mistaking one for the other.
Sultry, sophisticated Granada is the kind of place where you linger over fine Nica coffee or toss back a shot of Flor de Caña rum; then hop a horse-drawn carriage for a $10 drive down cobble streets trimmed with pastel colonial homes.
Conversely, León is an earthier more earnest university centre that’s fiercely proud of its revolutionary pedigree (note the Sandinista-themed murals or photos of fallen supporters in Galería de Héroes y Mártires). Getting tarted up for tourists, therefore, isn’t the city’s top priority. As a result, León feels like a fresh discovery. The grittiness means you may risk stumbling on a sidewalk crack. But it also means a simple shopping trip in its sprawling market qualifies as an adventure.
Because this region is compact, an A-type personality could actually tick off all of the activities listed here within a single week. So you should feel free to mix and match as you see fit. Just do it now, quick, before everyone else gets the same idea.
American Airlines (aa.com) can get you to the capital city, Managua, direct from Miami in just over two hours.
Oro Travel (orotravel.com) and Vapues Tours (vapues.com) are reputable, reasonably priced tour companies that offers excursions in English and have earned the Rain Forest Alliance’s seal of approval. Prefer a personal touch? Guide Guillermo Bobadilla (volcanic_route@hotmail.com), my own favourite guide, can help with anything from volcano surfing to archeological outings.
The new all-inclusive Hacienda Puerta del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa (haciendapuertadelcielo.com) has funky casitas not far from Volcán Masaya. Or try the 15 thatched bungalows at Morgan’s Rock Hacienda & Ecolodge (morgansrock.com), 20 minutes north of San Juan del Sur. Mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing are available on its 1800-hectare property. Packages start at $89 and $161 per person per night respectively, double occupancy.
The historic Hotel el Convento (www.hotelelconvento.com.ni; doubles $112), a converted nunnery in León, offers a private cloistered garden. In Granada, bed-and-breakfast rates start at $89 at the memorable Hotel Plaza Colón (hotelplazacolon.com) overlooking Parque Central, and with a courtyard pool.
On February 16, 2011, Geoff said:
Any way we can work together? We have 2 miles of this Leon pristine beachfront and 200 acres that we have been improving since 2006. Over 50 lots sold and electricity is almost complete after 4 years of work n red tape. Just stringing lines is left. It is incredible beach just 20 minutes from Leon. www.nicaprojects.com
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Knights fall to duel; Dons defeat Patriots
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SAN DIEGO – Maranatha Christian won a real pitcher’s duel against senior TREVOR SMALLWOOD and the Foothills Christian Knights, 1-0, in a key Pacific League contest Wednesday afternoon.
This wasn’t just a couple of guys putting up zeros each frame.
The Eagles’ AARON SMITH pitched a one-hitter to just out-match Smallwood’s two-hit effort.
All three of the game’s hits came in the third inning.
The Eagles had four consecutive batters reach base in the bottom of the inning to help produce the game’s only run.
After Foothills’ CORBIN HARRIS reached on an error during his bunt attempt, Knights’ junior JALANI BROWN reached on a bunt single with two out in the top of the third, putting a pair of runners on.
“Their pitcher had good velocity and very good off-speed,” Brown said. “We hit the ball, just right at them every time.”
The overcast conditions played a part in Smith’s success against the Knights, as well.
“It was hard to read the pitch because the ball would blend into the clouds.”
Smallwood went six innings, allowing one run, striking out seven and walking one.
“We didn’t hit today and by not doing so, we lost,” Smallwood said. “But that’s baseball. We have to keep grinding and keep the focus up.”
The loss was critical in the Knights’ pennant pursuit, but not fatal.
Foothills Christian fell to 4-2 (15-10 overall) with two league games left to play to remain tied for first in the league standings with Classical Academy (3-1).
CATHEDRAL CATHOLIC 10, CHRISTIAN 1 – The Patriots’ GARRET NIELSEN hit his seventh home run of the season for the game’s first run in the top of the fifth inning.
However, the Dons downright broke the floodgates with 10 runs in the bottom of the inning.
The Patriots’ LUKE RYNKOFS was really rolling along until the outburst, matching pitch-for-pitch with Nick Nastrini, who allowed six hits over five innings, striking out five and walking one to lead the Dons.
“Luke did an unbelievable job mixing up speed and keeping them off-balance, but hitting became contagious for them in the fifth,” Christian assistant coach BRYAN MITCHELL said. “He was hitting his spots and keeping the ball low. I was very proud of the way he competed.”
The Patriots left five in scoring position over the first three frames.
Freshman TRENT NIELSEN had a hit and a walk for Christian High.
“We held tough against one of the best pitchers in San Diego, but could never come through with the big hit,” Mitchell said.
The loss for the Patriots was their fifth-straight.
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Every goddamn day: 01/18/21
Neil Steinberg's blog
Jews don't worship stones
I'm actually on vacation this week, working on a long-delayed project around the house.
But I don't want to abandon you entirely, particularly as the news keeps coming, alas.
Tired of tossing lit matches at the powder keg of the Korean peninsula, Donald Trump decided to shift Amateur Hour to the Middle East on Wednesday. He announced that the United States would be moving its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, a reckless and destabilizing move, done against the counsel of his top advisers, one that pleases Trump's evangelical, let's-end-the-world-now-so-Jesus-comes-back Christians, and hard right Jews who support whatever folly Israel happens to be cooking up at the moment, and nobody else.
Otherwise, it lights a fire under parties that need little provocation to unleash their basest instincts. Peace is now even more distant, hair-trigger tempers will flair, innocent people will die and nothing has been accomplished, except the kind of tough guy posturing that the right finds so appealing.
To be honest, there isn't much point to picking apart the folly of what Trump has done. All we have to do is step back and wait for the latest chapter of the half-century disaster to unfold.
In the meantime, here's a visit I took to Jerusalem 13 years ago, as a guest of Magen David Adom, the Israeli emergency service. If you can, try to get to the end, because what the tour guide says reflects back on the whole situation. We're in love with land, but we used to stand for something, for justice. God has unleashed a number of his little jokes upon the Jewish people over their 5,000 year history. But if they've gone through all that only to end up as permanent jailers to an ever-increasing Palestinian captivity....well, the Big Guy wouldn't do that to us, or to them. Would he?
JERUSALEM -- They don't call it the "Wailing Wall" anymore. For thousands of years Jews went there to lament the destruction of Solomon's Temple. But wailing is so, I don't know, negative, and Jews are trying to put a cheerier spin on life, where possible. So instead we call it the "Western Wall." Either way, it's an expanse of limestone blocks, the only remnant of the Second Temple, destroyed by the Romans almost 2,000 years ago.
I took a cab to the Old City. We pulled up by crenelated ramparts. I strolled in the direction of the Wall, illuminated by floodlights. The sight stopped me in my tracks. Enormous limestone blocks, with tufts of greenery spilling out. Above it the golden Dome of the Rock. As I hurried forward, my dead relatives shuffled into mind. As if all those slaughtered Bramsons, sleeping in their slit trenches in Poland, stirred.
What would it have meant to them, I wondered, to have gotten here? To do what I could do right now? My grandfather, Irwin Bramson, had been the only one of his large family to slip out of Poland before the charnel house doors clanged shut. I have a hundred letters from his relatives left behind, his brother Zalman, his mother -- my great-grandmother -- Devora. Letters describing the tough life in Poland in the 1930s, expressing joy over the birth of a baby—my mother—and asking if my grandfather might not send another bundle of warm clothing and, maybe, a little money.
The tradition is that you write down prayers and tuck them into cracks in the Wall, so God has an easier time finding them. Several people gave me notes to put in, and I created my own note, a small triangle cut from paper from an envelope from one of the letters to my grandfather. I liked the idea of paper used by a doomed Jew in Bialystock ending its days stuck in the Western Wall, melting in the soft Jerusalem rain.
What to write was a puzzle. You can't comfort the dead, can you? What could I ask God now to do for them? It's a little late.
For being the holy focus of Judaism, the atmosphere at the Wall is surprisingly casual. People came and went, with no one in apparent charge. A Hasidic beggar cadged coins. A box of cardboard skullcaps stood unattended. Most of those praying at the Wall were from the ultra-Orthodox sects that populate Jerusalem, rocking back and forth. Some sat on the chairs scattered around or stood still at little lecterns. Others merely folded their arms against the Wall and laid their head down, almost as if resting.
I slapped on a cardboard skullcap and walked slowly up to the Wall. I found an open spot, placing both palms flat against the stone. Then, leaning forward, I touched the Wall with my forehead and prayed.
It seemed the thing to do.
In 30 seconds I exhausted the store of Hebrew prayers I know by heart. So I prayed the standard pleas, for the health of my family, for the future of my boys, and—this is scary—to be a better person. Jet lag.
Then, without forethought, I kissed the Wall—a big, full-lipped smack—lingered for a long moment, and then left. That kiss really surprised me. I hadn't planned to kiss the thing.
Caught up in religious frenzy, I suppose.
If I didn't quite find faith at the wall, I did experience a temporary suspension of cynicism, which might be about as close as I come. I didn't carefully observe the scene, as I should have. I didn't take notes. I forgot to estimate how high the wall is or how wide (nearly a city block, with the men comfortably praying at three-quarters of it and the women jammed in the rest. Islam isn't the only religion where women can get the short end of the stick).
Reason quickly returned to me. Kissing the Wall, I later realized, was as hygienic as drinking a teaspoon of Ganges River water. The next day a wonderfully acerbic tour guide took us through the water tunnel running parallel to the Wall. He reminded us that the Wall is not actually part of the Second Temple. Rather, he explained happily, it is part of the retaining wall used to create the mount where the Temple stood. There was no religious reason for Jews to pray there.
"The stones there are as holy as the stones in my backyard," he said. "A stone is a stone is a stone. Jews don't worship stones."
He's right, I thought, feeling a little embarrassed about the kiss.
But not about the note. The Jews weren't praying to the limestone Wall. They were praying at it. Which is a different matter. We don't worship stones, but we do venerate life, and remember those who came before us. This was the place that Jews all over the world hungered toward. They didn't want to come here because of the weather, or because of the Wall, necessarily, but because this was their place -- is their place -- the place where they can stand and pray and not be afraid (OK, the "not be afraid" part is still a work in progress).
You can't comfort the dead. But you can do what you imagine, had they known, might have brought them comfort. Perhaps Zalman Bramson, trapped in Poland, tried to rationalize his fate by telling himself that at least his brother escaped and that maybe, just maybe, one of his descendants will someday find himself in Jerusalem. He will overcome his skepticism. He will take a 70-year-old scrap of paper, write on it a prayer asking God to bless the memory of a family he has never met, and place it reverently into the Western Wall.
—Originally published in the Sun-Times, April 30, 2004
Posted by Neil Steinberg at 12:00 AM
Tony Galati December 7, 2017 at 7:26 AM
I would never claim to have a solution to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, but I do know that the answer can't be found in that damn fool president of ours.
Dennis Fisher December 7, 2017 at 8:16 AM
Lovely article, filled with reverence and insights into the human condition.
Somehow, a minority of people have elected perhaps the most ill equipped person on earth to lead the most powerful nation on earth. Trump has no beliefs, but apocalyptic zealots have figured out how to leverage his narcissism to give him a sense of righteousness. When he was elected we were appalled, even a little frightened. We had no idea just how bad it could get. There is virtually no upside to the Jerusalem deal, but unlimited risk. I'm afraid it will get worse, much worse, before this fool leaves office.
I wish all of us could experience a day without Trump. My Rabbi tells me, To every season, turn, turn. And I said Rabbi, but foe whom does the bell toll?
And my Rabbi said, "We all would know no Trump if no one knew voting now."
Wise man, and another wise column from the finest writer whoever lived.
tate December 7, 2017 at 9:20 AM
Amateur Hour -- how apt. I have to admit I didn't like it when George W. Bush resurrected so many Republican functionaries from past administrations, but at least they knew the way to the washrooms; Trump and company have proved their incompetence over and again. For a man that doesn't drink, he's awful fond of bar room punditry.
Bitter Scribe December 7, 2017 at 9:37 AM
I wonder what Trump's son-in-law, who is nominally in charge of bringing peace to the Middle East, had to say about the Jerusalem declaration.
Tom December 7, 2017 at 9:40 AM
"... the place where they can stand and pray and not be afraid."
A nice justification for observing a tradition without going all in on believing in its validity. Similar to a quote by Steven Weinberg: "We who are not zealots can rejoice that when bread and wine are no longer sacraments they will still be bread and wine."
Bitter Scribe December 7, 2017 at 10:24 AM
Update to my comment above: Turns out Kushner was all for it:
“I think [Trump] and Jared figure that after all the posturing and a few days of riots, things go back to normal when it comes to the negotiations,” said a person close to the administration.
Blundering amateurs in charge of policy for the world's most volatile region. What could possibly go wrong?
Tony Galati December 7, 2017 at 10:47 AM
The one that motivates Kushner and his sugar-daddy-in-law is profit. What do those greedy fucks have to gain by stirring the pot? Someone needs to keep an eye on those boys.
David P. Graf December 7, 2017 at 9:19 PM
It makes you wonder that for all their bleating that God is in control of everything that some Christians think they can manipulate God by doing their best to bring about the end of the world through stupid things like this. Jesus said that you won't get away with putting God to the test but these people don't think it applies to them. I do look forward to the end of the world because it means a better one will be upon us. However, it's not our job in either case to bring it about. If anything, we ought to be doing as much as possible to keep this world from going to you know where in a handbasket.
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UAE set to become major takaful player in GCC
The United Arab Emirates continues to offer fertile ground for Islamic insurance or takaful and would likely become one of the significant players in the development of this sector in the Gulf region, according to industry sources.
Stefan Egger, deputy general manager and consultant to the board at Takaful Emarat, said on Sunday that takaful contributions in the UAE reached a hefty $640 million (Dh2.35 billion) in 2009 • trailing behind the largest regional market, Saudi Arabia, which obtained total contributions of $3.86bn.
"UAE has made great strides in ensuring that the environment here is conducive to the growth of takaful as an industry. The UAE recently issued regulations specific to the takaful [sector] including the appointment of a central shariah committee similar to that in Malaysia," Egger said.
He mentioned that the recent move supports a federal insurance law passed in 2007, which covers issues related to solvency, investments and technical research.
Ghassan Marrouche, general manager of Takaful Emarat, said the Emirates' growth potential continues to be promising and given time, could probably even reach Saudi's achievements, especially once the planned compulsory health insurance has been implemented in the UAE.
The UAE's mandatory health funding programme was supposed to be implemented early last year but has been delayed due to the global financial crisis.
"The challenge to us [in the industry] is to get people who have the right takaful experience. We rely heavily on our sister companies, Al Buhaira National Insurance and Uniqa, for their expertise. But we are now in the process of developing our own talents/staff who would have specialties such as underwriting and sales," Marrouche said.
Grabbing a slice of the $12bn global takaful market
Takaful Emarat, a UAE-based company offering shariah-compliant life and health insurance, has been optimistic about the takaful market, which professional services firm Ernst & Young forecasts to become a $12bn global industry by the end of this year.
Last month, Ernst & Young published their predictions, which noted that the worldwide takaful sector will soar by over 31 per cent this year from the $9.15bn contributions recorded in 2010. The company showed a steady northbound movement for the Islamic insurance industry as last year's figures registered over 32-per-cent hike from $6.9bn in 2009.
The Dubai bourse-listed Takaful Emarat, which reported their assets to be worth over Dh132m as of end-2010, seeks to raise their exposure to this sector as they launch a series of products aimed at addressing the needs of a growing national and expatriate clientele in the UAE.
Individual life savings schemes launched
Takaful Emarat on Sunday launched three life savings plans that can be tailor-madeto suit the customers' protection needs. These products provide coverage on education, general savings and wealth management.
According to the company's statement, the shariah-compliant 'Education Plan' enables customers to achieve their objectives towards higher education of their children through takaful protection and focused saving.
Another product, the 'Whole Life Plan' has been designed to provide protection and long-term saving opportunities to individuals. Meanwhile, the 'Wealth Plan' has been developed to serve both the short- and long-term financial needs of high-net-worth individuals in the country. The wealth plan will also allow customers to participate in a wide range of shariah-compliant funds in addition to takaful protection.
source: MENAFN.com
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L.A. Times: Biden Intends to “Make America California Again”
California City Removes “Despicable” White Lives Matter Banner
Actress Rose McGowan: Impeachment is Nothing But “Cult Propaganda”
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Undercover at CNN: “I Hate Seeing What We’ve Become.”
By shawn Last updated Oct 18, 2019
James O’Keefe’s Project Veritas has just released a new spate of undercover videos showing how CNN employees and leaders are fully aware of their network’s current mission statement: To bring down the sitting President of the United States. At turns embarrassed and simply honest about the state of the cable news channel, employees told an insider that there was no longer any internal denial about CNN’s objectivity…or lack thereof.
“I hate seeing what we were and what we could be and what we’ve become,” lamented CNN field operations manager Patrick Davis in one video. “It’s just awful.”
Davis went on to tell PV’s insider that while journalists were taught in school that objectivity was the name of the game in this business, that doesn’t jibe with CNN’s current model.
“Doing just regular day-in, day-out telling the news,” he said, “you’re not going to compete with Fox or MSNBC. Because even though we’re totally left-leaning … we don’t want to admit it.”
Well, we’re not sure that CNN is really competing with Fox or even MSNBC right now, but we’re sure that Davis has a point. On the other hand, when the ratings boost from the Trump presidency fades and we “go back to normal,” what does a network like CNN do? Of course, they won’t be alone in trying to answer that question. Formerly-respected newspapers like The New York Times and the Washington Post will also have to reckon with the consequences of ripping their masks off.
In another video, a CNN editor noted that when a new book came out alleging that Trump “had often talked about fortifying a border wall with a water-filled trench, stocked with snakes or alligators, prompting aides to seek a cost estimate,” CNN president Jeff Zucker was all over it.
Despite the president calling the report “fake news,” Zucker wanted his network representatives to push the narrative has hard as they could.
“I know there’s 7,000 impeachment stories, and I’m the one that’s saying we should just stay on impeachment,” Zucker reportedly told the editor, “but when a story of this magnitude comes up and you can objectively say, Trump, you’re out of your mind, you should do it and say, ‘you’re out of your mind.’”
In other words, any story that paints Trump as a psycho or an imbecile – no matter how poorly vetted or plainly absurd – should go immediately to the airwaves. This is the mentality that has driven CNN since the election, and it shows in the number of stories the network has botched.
One of CNN’s field production supervisors confirmed that CNN’s focus on Trump would persist for the foreseeable future.
“This is a story that’s not going to go away,” said Gerald Sisnette. “The only way this will go away is when [Trump] dies. Hopefully soon.”
There you have it. A network that has aligned itself with the left, reports patently fake news, and pines away for the death of the American president. This is CNN.
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Review: Wizard Rifle – Speak Loudly, Say Nothing
Wizard Rifle – Speak Loudly, Say Nothing
When I first listened to Wizard Rifle’s “Speak Loudly, Say Nothing” while looking over the accompanying cover photo for the EP, the word quirky came immediately to mind. What I was hearing was not standard fare by any means, at least not for stoner rock. What this two piece band had done on every aspect and level of their creation was instantly recognizable as unusual, out of the norm, inordinate and unordinary, including unique and seemingly experimental songs, an apparently symbolic photo cover to their EP that consists of the pair surrounded by what ostensibly are a few choice possessions at least meaningful to them, and to the simple fact there are indeed only 2 of them making this crazy, energetic, and quirky music.
My subconscious then slipped into a word association that somewhat belied Wizard Rifle’s eclectic weirdness, and that word was gifted. What they do on every second of every song demonstrates unflinching skill. The twosome consists of Drummer and Vocalist Sam Ford and Guitarist and Vocalist Max Dameron, who have pulled off the amazing feat of filling the sound envelope of each song to the bursting point using mainly just their two instruments of choice, cramming in a hard, pure, and unrelenting thrashing of those instruments in measured and evocative ways in which unbounded quality contradicts the lack of instrumental quantity. Gifted not only in how well they play the song structures, quirky interludes, and sometimes discordant segues, but also in how well they use them to create a complete, clear, and unrelenting onslaught of wonderful, thriving, stirring sound.
But it doesn’t stop there. My subconscious wanted to have Wizard Rifle and “Speak Loudly, Say Nothing” all figured out in a matter of a couple of journeys through quirkville, but it was unable to do so. The dynamic duo from Portland, Oregon and their wonderful package of creations kept pulling me in deeper and deeper, engaging me in portions of songs that were sometimes not typical of standard fare and likely appreciated only by a few, and sometimes delivering more traditional structures, heavy, wonderful, full riffs and hooks, fuzzed out and soulful, reaching deep into that part way down that can only be satisfied by the muscular and methodical melodies that characterize stoner rock and all its offshoots. There is a LOT of great stuff in here, and even the portions of the songs that can’t be classified with typical melody and structure become quickly interesting and satisfying in their own right, setting the listener up for the crescendos and deliveries of quality, full on fuzz, rock at its best, quality at its highest, and pure enjoyment at its finest.
This is music well worth listening to, and most decidedly worth owning. Talent and quality like this needs to remain at the fore of available stoner music, so my hope is that, like so many great bands and artists out there, Wizard Rifle hits the bullseye with listeners just as they have with their music.
Listen to the opening track off the upcoming full-length release "Speak Loud Say Nothing", available from Seventh Rule March 13!!!
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Posted by RegR at 12:01:00 AM
Labels: Heavy Planet, review, Say Nothing, Seventh Rule, Speak Loudly, Wizard Rifle
Trash Boat February 17, 2012 at 7:17 PM
Love the quirks! Great sound and a great read!
Scott / Seventh Rule March 18, 2012 at 7:51 PM
Great review, fun read too!
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Jefferson Davis Community College
220 Alco Dr
Brewton, AL 36426
Type: Public 2-Year
Main Website: www.jdcc.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $3,968.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $13,168.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $16,558.00
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Percentage of students receiving any financial aid 95%
Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants 49%
Average Federal Grant $4,471.00
Percentage of students receiving state aid 3%
Average state aid $525.00
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Percentage of students receiving institutional aid 30%
Average institutional aid $3,664.00
Percentage of students receiving a student loan 1%
Average student loan $402.00
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Santa Cruz City Schools | AR 3311.3 Business and Noninstructional Operations
Design-Build Contracts
The Governing Board may approve a contract with a single entity for both design and construction of any school facility in excess of $1,000,000, awarding the contract to either the low bid or the best value as determined by evaluation of objective criteria. (Education Code 17250.20)
(cf. 3311 - Bids)
(cf. 3312 - Contracts)
(cf. 7110 - Facilities Master Plan)
(cf. 7140 - Architectural and Engineering Services)
Design-build documents shall not include provisions for long-term project operations, but may include operations during a training or transition period. (Education Code 17250.25)
The procurement process for design-build projects shall be as follows: (Education Code 17250.25, 17250.35)
1. The district shall prepare a set of documents setting forth the scope and estimated price of the project. The documents may include, but are not limited to:
a. The size, type, and desired design character of the project
b. Performance specifications that cover the quality of materials, equipment, and workmanship
c. Preliminary plans or building layouts
d. Any other information deemed necessary to describe adequately the district's needs
The performance specifications and any plans shall be prepared by a design professional who is duly licensed and registered in California.
2. The district shall prepare and issue a request for qualifications in order to prequalify, or develop a short list of, the design-build entities whose proposals shall be evaluated for final selection. The request for qualifications shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following elements:
a. Identification of the basic scope and needs of the project or contract, the expected cost range, the methodology that will be used by the district to evaluate proposals, the procedure for final selection of the design-build entity, and any other information deemed necessary by the district to inform interested parties of the contracting opportunity
b. Significant factors that the district reasonably expects to consider in evaluating qualifications, including technical design and construction expertise, acceptable safety record, and all other non-price-related factors
c. A standard template request for statements of qualifications prepared by the district, which shall contain all of the information required pursuant to Education Code 17250.25
The district also may identify specific types of subcontractors that must be included in the statement of qualifications and proposal.
A design-build entity shall not be prequalified or short-listed unless the entity provides an enforceable commitment to the district that the entity and its subcontractors at every tier will use a skilled and trained workforce, as defined in Education Code 17250.25, to perform all work on the project or contract that falls within an apprenticeable occupation in the building and construction trades. The entity may demonstrate such commitment through a project labor agreement, by becoming a party to the district's project labor agreement, or through an agreement with the district to provide evidence of compliance on a monthly basis during the performance of the project or contract.
3. The district shall prepare a request for proposals (RFP) that invites prequalified or short-listed entities to submit competitive sealed proposals in a manner prescribed by the district. The RFP shall include the information identified in items #2a and 2b above and the relative importance or weight assigned to each of the factors. If the district uses a best value selection method for a project, the district may reserve the right to request proposal revisions and hold discussions and negotiations with responsive proposers, in which case the district shall so specify in the request for proposals and shall publish separately or incorporate into the request for proposals applicable procedures to be observed by the district to ensure that any discussions or negotiations are conducted in good faith.
4. For those projects utilizing low bid as the final selection method, the bidding process shall result in lump-sum bids by the prequalified or short-listed design-build entities, and the contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.
5. For those projects utilizing best value as a selection method, the following procedures shall be used:
a. Competitive proposals shall be evaluated using only the criteria and selection procedures specifically identified in the request for proposals. Criteria shall be weighted as deemed appropriate by the district and shall, at a minimum, include price, unless a stipulated sum is specified; technical design and construction experience; and life-cycle costs over 15 or more years.
b. Following any discussions or negotiations with responsive proposers and completion of the evaluation process, the responsive proposers shall be ranked on a determination of value provided, provided that no more than three proposers are required to be ranked.
c. The contract shall be awarded to the responsible entity whose proposal is determined by the district to have offered the best value to the public.
d. The district shall publicly announce the contract award, identifying the entity to which the award is made and the basis of the award. This statement and the contract file shall provide sufficient information to satisfy an external audit.
17250.10-17250.55 Design-build contracts
CSBA: http:// www.csba.org
California Association of School Business Officials: http://www.casbo.org
California Department of Education, Facilities: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/fa
Regulation SANTA CRUZ CITY SCHOOLS
approved: June 14, 2017 Soquel, California
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Electing to Lead: 3BL Forum Unveils Official 2020 Theme, Venue in New York City
The stage is set — #3BLForum #BrandsTakingStands has unveiled its 2020 theme and venue for this year's conference in New York City, October 6-7. Purchase your ticket here to receive an early-registration discount: https://bit.ly/35YdMt4
As we enter a new decade, one thing is clear: The work is far from over.
This year's 3BL Forum will again bring corporate leaders together as business amplifies its leadership and elects to lead on the environmental, social and governance issues of our time.
With this in mind, the 3BL Forum team is proud to introduce the next edition of its high-octane conference — 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands® – Business Elects to Lead. Join us Oct. 6-7 at New York City's picturesque Pier Sixty, located along the Hudson River on Manhattan's west side.
Early registration is open — reserve your seat by Feb. 29 to receive 3BL Forum’s lowest ticket prices.
“We are very excited to bring the 3BL Forum stage to New York in 2020,” said Executive Producer Lynne D. Filderman. “As stakeholders expect more and companies amplify their leadership, we will continue our tradition of delivering an authentic, fast-paced main stage. As we are now in both a new decade and an election year, we are approaching 3BL Forum with a sense of urgency to deliver a two-day conversation focused on challenges and solutions to conducting business today, how and why companies are amplifying their leadership and where they are electing to lead.”
Coming off a decade defined by both tumultuous change and significant opportunity, 3BL Forum will explore “the how” and “the why” behind challenges and solutions to a broad range of issues — all with an underlying perspective on where businesses and their stakeholders are electing to lead.
This year’s 3BL Forum themes include: “As Government Steps Back, Business Elects to Lead,” “Leadership Comes in Many Forms,” “Spotlight on the ‘S’ in ESG,” “Who’s Willing to Tell Their Truth About Failure?” and more.
Speaker proposals are now being accepted until Feb. 14 for all CEOs and senior executives willing to be authentic and engaging on the fast-paced 3BL Forum main stage. Proposal information, including theme details and submission guidelines, can be found here.
Purchase your tickets to 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands® – Business Elects to Lead by Feb. 29 to receive a discounted rate.
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as fred bartles and ed jaymes used to say, thank you for your support: it's now been a week since my last cigarette, which is something i haven't been able to say for eleven years (gulp). i'm not going to dwell on the crappy things about having smoked for that long, money-, health-, or otherwise - i hardly have the right - but it is nice that i'm now saving at least $5.10 a day ($6.80 per pack in nyc x .75 pack per day). i'm socking that money away for a trip to iceland (joe says that if i can hold out long enough to afford it, he'll go anywhere i want) and a big-ass tattoo when i get there. that part of the plan isn't especially popular, but c'mon - i'll be about to turn 30 by then. new ink for a new decade, or something. a big-ass tattoo is also the traditional reward (in the microculture that exists only in my head) for getting ridiculously fit, and this whole quitting thing could lead to that as well - i've been to the gym four times (and counting) this week.* exhaustion is a good antidote to the nic-fit jitters, or it has been so far. i hate gyms with an epic passion - they're habitrails for people, if you ask me - but i'm more than vain enough to be deeply afraid of gaining weight as i quit. one solution for two problems, hey hey! i'll be a hamster for that, at least until i'm fit enough for the roller derby.
*i'd gone once this year (cough) before that.
101 in 1001: 026 quit smoking [last cigarette: 11.23.07]
cessation goals are tricky. it seems terribly unfair and/or misleading to be able to say that i've quit smoking when i'm only talking about four days' worth of work (though it's certainly been work) thus far. also, there's nothing in the list item about whether or not the quit has to stick forever (though that's what i meant when i put it on the list). i mean, i could quit mensa and then rejoin in a year when i find myself missing the dogfighting and orgies, and it'd still be accurate to say that i quit today. i think the permanence i had (/have) in mind makes up for the only-four-days part, though, and the prospect of public failure and shame is a very effective relapse deterrent, so: hey internets! i quit smoking!
...for good. just you watch.
those of you who checked in with me about the angst at the beginning of my last post were very kind; this holiday season is progressing peachily, actually, and it seems very unlikely that i will feel like yelling and/or blowing my nose at anyone. i could be jinxing myself by calling '07 the year of little holiday drama, but whatever: do your worst, baby jesus.
what i really want to talk about, though, is the whole orphan thanksgiving thing. i made a vague attempt to put together a virtual table last year (that is, to collect photos of far-flung friends' dishes and patch them together in a photomontage so we could rub virtual elbows), but i wasn't very aggressive about soliciting the food porn and ended up with but a few sexy shots of wabes's cookies and jen's gravy. we are thinking big this year, internets, and i am very serious about pretending to share a table with all of you! behold the orphan thanksgiving photo group (and come on in, or snap pics tomorrow, send them to me, and i'll upload for you)! hell, come on in even if you don't feel like taking pictures of food!
here's a bit of inspiration, also known as the earl grey tea cookies i made last year that were not, contrary to popular opinion, sausages.
you can top that, right? bring it!
hello, internets! i haven't died, but i've killed several long posts about how i turn into sulky mclonelypants around the holidays because i have a weird seasonal Adult Child of Divorce mourning cycle. i know you're dying to hear the whole story of how i threw a bona fide tantrum last year when my dad suggested we hang out with my stepfamily the day before thanksgiving, but i'm afraid you'll have to settle for the summary. if you like conflict, try the superest, one of my new daily reads: it's an ongoing duel between cartoonists (Player 1 draws a character with a power. Player 2 then draws a character whose power cancels the power of that previous character. Repeat.), and it's kookily great. my favorite thus far is the silent film director ("He won't hear your cries for mercy!"), who vanquished the foley brothers ("They pulled off that bank heist with just cellophane and frozen heads of lettuce.").
in addition to feeling sorry for myself, i've also been trying to get to the bottom of why the fact that joe and i are married is so very fascinating and/or shocking to people we meet (as a couple) at our local bar. it's common knowledge that generations x and y* are getting married later, but the median age for first-timers is only up to 25; though i was carded for cigarettes at duane reade two hours ago,** i'm obviously older than that. it's also common knowledge (thank you, darren star) that women in new york city are overwhelmingly single - in manhattan, only 34.8% of women in the 25 to 44 age bracket are hitched - but i think it's clear from the way joe and i act around each other that we've been together for a very long while (we're way past finishing each other's sentences; we spontaneously meow journey songs at the same time***), which typically implies marriage. i suppose we could look like the sort of people who cohabitate happily without The Man's shackles, but that's a relatively small portion of our demographic. so what gives?
the setting is the shocker, obviously: people don't expect to meet married couples in a bar, or to see a woman tag along for her husband's dart matches (for that matter, the girlfriends don't usually come either). but why not? we live in the city and we don't have a car; we can't exactly spend our weekends at ikea or on foliage tours. i'm starting to despise local restaurants and theaters (too expensive and crowded, respectively), so dinner and a movie is (boring and) out. on the other hand, joe and i both love playing darts (as does george, with whom we spend the majority of our free time), our local is a two-minute walk from our apartment, and our pints are dirt cheap. joe and i don't do everything as a unit, but i quite like that we share that. how is wanting to hang out with your partner exotic?
*by the by, i've never really figured out where i fall between the two. it's argued that x cuts off at 1980, but, um, i obviously don't remember watergate. where should the split be?
**and carded everywhere for everything when we were visiting jen last month. why so uptight, chicago?
***i know this is pathetic, i'm just saying.
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Haitians Worry World Bank-Assisted Mining Law Could Result in “Looting”
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The road to Baradares in north central Haiti. The aim of the new draft mining law appears to be a massive expansion of Haiti’s mining sector. Credit: Lee Cohen/cc by 2.0
WASHINGTON, Jan 13 2015 (IPS) - With Haiti’s Parliament having dissolved on Tuesday, civil society groups are worried that the Haitian president may move to unilaterally put in place a contentious revision to the country’s decades-old mining law.
Starting in 2013, that draft was written with technical assistance from the World Bank. Last week, a half-dozen Haitian groups filed a formal appeal with the bank’s complaints office, expressing concern that the legislation had been crafted without the public consultation often required under the Washington-based development funder’s own policies.
“The process has been very opaque, with a small group of experts from the World Bank and Haitian government officials drafting this law.” -- Sarah Singh
The aim of the new draft mining law appears to be a massive expansion of Haiti’s mining sector, paving the way for the entry of foreign companies already interested in the country’s significant gold and other deposits.
“Community leaders … are encouraging communities to think critically about ‘development’, and to not simply accept projects defined by outsiders,” Ellie Happel, an attorney in Port-au-Prince who has been involved in the complaint, told IPS.
“These projects often fail. And, in the case with gold mining, residents learn that these projects may threaten their very way of life.”
Haiti’s extractives permitting process is currently extensive and bureaucratic. Yet the new revisions would bypass parliamentary oversight altogether, halting even a requirement that agreement terms be made public, according to a draft leaked in July.
Critics worry that this streamlining, coupled with the Haitian government’s weakness in ensuring oversight, could result in social and environmental problems, particularly damaging to a largely agrarian economy. Further, there is question as to whether exploitation of this lucrative minerals wealth would benefit the country’s vast impoverished population.
“The World Bank’s involvement in developing the Draft Mining Law lends the law credibility, which is likely to encourage investment in the Haitian mining sector,” the complaint, filed with the bank’s Inspection Panel on Wednesday, states.
“[T]his increased investment in the mining sector will result in … contamination of vital waterways, impacts on the agriculture sector, and involuntary displacement of communities. Complainants are also concerned about the exclusion of Haitian people from the law reform process, particularly when contrasted with the reported regular participation of the private sector in drafting the new law.”
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An opaque process
The complaint comes five years after a devastating earthquake struck Haiti, and as political instability is threatening reconstruction and development progress made in that catastrophe’s aftermath. Elections have been repeatedly put off for more than two years, and by Tuesday so many members of Parliament are slated to have finished their terms that the body would lack a quorum.
On Sunday Haitian President Michel Martelly indicated that a deal might be near. But the leftist opposition was reportedly not part of this agreement, and has repeatedly warned that the president is planning to rule by decree.
The Inspection Panel complaint, filed by six civil society groups operating under the umbrella Kolektif Jistis Min (the Justice in Mining Collective), contextualises its concerns against this backdrop of instability. “[T]he Haitian government may be poised to adopt the Draft Mining Law by decree, outside the democratic process,” it states.
Even if the political crisis is dealt with soon, concerns with the legislation’s drafting process will remain.
The Justice in Mining Collective, which represents around 50,000 Haitians, drew up the complaint after the draft mining law was leaked in July. No formal copy of the legislation has been made public, nor has the French-language draft law been translated into Haitian Creole, the most commonly spoken language.
“The process has been very opaque, with a small group of experts from the World Bank and Haitian government officials drafting this law,” Sarah Singh, the director of strategic support with Accountability Counsel, a legal advocacy group that consulted on the complaint and is representing some Haitian communities, told IPS.
“They’ve had two meetings that, to my knowledge, were invite-only and held in French, at which the majority of attendees were private investors and some big NGOs. Yet the bank’s response to complaints of this lack of consultation has been to say this is the government’s responsibility.”
The Justice in Mining Collective is suggesting that this lack of consultation runs counter to social and environmental guidelines that undergird all World Bank investments. These policies would also call for a broad environmental assessment across the sector, something local civil society is now demanding – to be followed by a major public debate around the assessment’s findings and the potential role large-scale mining could play in Haiti’s development.
Yet the World Bank is not actually investing in the Haitian mining sector, and it is not clear that the institution’s technical assistance is required to conform to the safeguards policies. In a November letter, the bank noted that its engagement on the Haitian mining law has been confined to sharing international best practices.
Yet Singh says she and others believe the safeguards do still apply, particularly given the scope of the new legislation’s impact.
“This will change the entire legal regime,” she says. “The idea that bank could do that and not have the safeguards apply seems hugely problematic.”
A World Bank spokesperson did confirm to IPS that the Inspection Panel has received the Haitian complaint. If the panel registers the request, she said, the bank’s management would have around a month to submit a response, following which the bank’s board would decide whether the complaint should be investigated.
Parliamentary moratorium
Certainly sensitivities around the Haitian extractives sector have increased in recent years.
Minerals prospecting in Haiti has expanded significantly over the past half-decade, though no company has yet moved beyond exploration. In 2012, when the government approved its first full mining permit in years, the Parliament balked, issuing a non-binding moratorium on all extraction until a sector-wide assessment could take place.
Meanwhile, Haitians have been looking across the border at some of the mining-related problems experienced in the Dominican Republic, including water pollution. Civil society groups have also been reaching out to other countries in the Global South, trying to understand the experiences of other communities around large-scale extractives operations.
Current views are also being informed by decades of historical experience in Haiti, as well. Since the country’s independence in the early 19th century, several foreign companies have engaged many years of gold mining.
That was a “negative, even catastrophic, experience,” according to a statement from the Justice in Mining Collective released following the leak of the draft mining law in July.
“Mining exploitation has never contributed to the development of Haiti. To the contrary, the history of gold exploitation is one marked by blood and suffering since the beginning,” the statement warned.
“When we consider the importance of and the potential consequences of mineral exploitation, we note this change in the law as a sort of scandal that may facilitate further looting, without even the people aware of the consequences.”
Edited by Kitty Stapp
The writer can be reached at cbiron@ips.org
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It has come to this: if it is World Bank it has to be thrown out.
Only fools and those who are bribed in money prestige and kind do business with the World Bank. This is doubtless. Everybody knows this.
The West has had a monopoly for too long. Like all monopolies it had its chances but it is now proven to be hopelessly corrupt. St Peter is turning an increasing majority of World Bank and related mom and pop common souls away and these souls simply cannot believe it, but then they are already long in Hell and sucking at the Devil’s teats anyway. You see they work hard and are paid well for virtue, but they work largely to benefit self alone and not for others. Virtue is a filthy Succubus. Children know this and adults know this but only adults can turn away from Virtue. The West is now congenitally and childishly corrupt and has to change so radically we will no longer recognise it if it does. If it does not change then only the long dead meat in the homes and streets and hospitals and schools and kindergartens and playground and parks will smell like roses. It is already in the process of winning the local rose shows everywhere in the Great West..
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Whatever they do you know it will be wrong. I think we should make the French go back there and fix their mistake.
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Well so they think but then they mistake the rhyme for logic.
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http://www.michaelfreund.org/14444/europe-holocaust-amnesia
Last week, European Parliament president Martin Schulz ascended the podium at the Knesset in Jerusalem and managed to make a fool not only of himself but of the continent he represents.
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So while it may not be the most diplomatic thing to do, Israel must send Europe a clear and simple message: seventy years after the Europeans sought our destruction, they cannot and must not dare to favor Israel's enemies.
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Church Objection?
Discussion in 'Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality' started by nfasson, Aug 21, 2013.
Rufus Registered User
trysquare said: ↑
He even stood up in front of a crowd of paying customers and admitted it was all a fraud and he had ripped them off, yet people still quote him today.
Yes, it was April 19 1897, after the failed anti-Masonic Congress in Tronto, which was convened at the initiative of Leo Taxil.
I'm very sorry for the grammatical errors.
Rufus, Aug 25, 2013
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nfasson said: ↑
Has anyone had their church make an issue of your being a Freemason? I've been reading through some Presbyterian Church doctrine and it's saying that Freemasonry is not only a religion, but incompatible with the Christian faith! How is there a conflict? Masonry is supposed to be areligious and apolitical, but they cite "evidence" that Freemasons consider the rituals and oaths religious in nature, thereby conflicting with Christianity.
This is disturbing to me, not only because I'm interested in pursuing Freemasonry but I also don't want to create friction with my family and the church! I find it hard to believe that Freemasons consider Masonry a religion in and of itself. And here I thought anti-masonry only dwelled in the more radical elements of the Christian faith.
Has anyone had to defend their membership with their church? Success/failure? What did you end up doing? Any info/guidance would be greatly appreciated!
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I had a baptist preacher come to me before I petitioned and tried to persuade me not to join the masons. It was because I put on the prayer card that I would be accepted.
Txmason, Aug 25, 2013
river rat Registered User
I am x member of the Lutheran Church and several years ago my Pastor tried to convince me to leave Masonry. I chalked this up to ignorance on the Pastor's part.
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Let no human or religion steal the Divine gift you've been given. Not one person can develop your consciousness for you, but you. Religions are a wonderful tool for successful spirituality, if used properly, but most miss the mark and let it become "the knowledge", instead of the tool to develop true knowledge.
I grew up in a very dominating, dogmatic religion, and only since becoming a Mason and developing the ability to discard many things I was taught, and relearn how to learn, have I been able to grow as the GAOTU wishes all His creation to grow.
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MarkR Premium Member
rmcgehee said: ↑
We had an EA whose family told him that Freemasons slayed children on our alters during our Degrees.
Isn't it amazing that people believe crap like that? Don't they think that if there had ever been a single confirmed incident remotely like that, it would have made international news?
MarkR, Aug 26, 2013
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MarkR said: ↑
People still believe the Blood Libel about Jews. A well-exposed fraud like The Protocols of the Elders of Zion still sells in the USA, too.
BryanMaloney, Aug 26, 2013
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It isn't common, it is usually individual church leaders more than actual denominations. I have read about Yoga being satanic in nature, and other such statements. Generally it is because church leaders are jealous of your participation, or worried that you are becoming too heavily involved in something that would move you away from Christ.
You have to do glory in Him, and you cannot fail.
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Bro_Vick, Aug 29, 2013
Brother JC Moderating Staff Staff Member
Bro_Vick said: ↑
I have read about Yoga being satanic in nature, and other such statements.
I saw that on a list that included "Vegetarianism."
Brother JC, Aug 29, 2013
Blake Bowden Administrator Staff Member
I've established a closer relationship to God being a Freemason than I ever did sitting in Church.
Blake Bowden, Aug 30, 2013
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Good day, bro.
I think that before the advent of Freemasonry, there was a confrontation the two poles, religion and atheism. With the advent of Freemasonry has changed the balance of power. In these circumstances, Freemasonry acts as a third power.
But as always happens, the third is not popular.
But Public opinion is always trend tends to polarity, that was one of the reasons for the increasing level hostility to the Masons, of the society in general.
Freemasonry was is a "scapegoat" for non-religious societies, because of their personal religious esotericism, and as a "scapegoat" for religious societies - because of for alleged infidelity God.
Therefore conflicts with the church and the negative attitude society will exist for a long time.
That was a joke, the also had AmWay listed as a satanic symbol. Yoga on the other hand has been actually criticized as putting your soul at risk.
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My last class before I earned my Bachelors was a course in meditation. One of the students was an extremely devout Catholic who refused to meditate because she thought it was communicating with spirits of the dead. I have no idea why she signed up for the course. Had I been the professor I might have tried to teach her what it really is and if she didn't get it fail her. It was her choice to sign up for the class after all. Clearly I would make a terrible professor. To get a passing grade you have to get the material correct, at least some of it.
I pointed out that one form of Christian meditation was memorizing chapters of scripture. I don't know if that's what she did and I don't remember if I ever learned what grade she got.
Meditation isn't the same as Yoga. Yoga isn't the same as practicing Hindu. There can be but does not need to be overlap among those. Practicing Hindu is not Satanic in nature no matter how much fundies rant about against religions.
dfreybur, Aug 30, 2013
Rufus said: ↑
That completely contradicts history. Atheism as a large-scale movement did not exist until the early-to-middle 19th century. Before that time, while there might be individual atheists, it was just a personal idiosyncrasy. The two poles were classical conservativism (inherited hierarchical authority, religion/government intertwined, "rights" were collectivized--due to being within a specific class) and classical liberalism (authority is to be derived from ability, religion is a matter of individual conscience, "rights" are inherent and equal to all individuals). Freemasonry represented classical liberalism, thus, it aroused the hostility of classical conservativism. To this day, it is hated by the heirs of classical conservativism and the new poles (such as atheist/leftist collectivism and fascist/rightist collectivism) that have also arisen. Note that these new poles are still forms of collectivism, like classical conservativism.
To forestall nonsensical bluster, many of today's modern "conservatives" are classical liberals (more or less) and many of today's modern liberals are leftist collectivists (more or less). However, some people get superstitiously hung up on the use of names, as if merely calling something by a name made it into that name.
Originally, "liberalism" came from the same root as "liberty", and was about individual freedom. "Conservativism" wished to "conserve" hierarchicial, theocratic/semi-theocratic society from the "erosive effects" of this liberalism. Thus, Freemasonry is, at its heart, a liberal movement in the oldest sense of the term, while anti-masonry is usually allied to conservative movements, in the oldest sense of the term, or their collectivist philosophical heirs.
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I should point out that, in some countries, classical liberalism has never been permitted to exist as a large movement. Such countries include Russia, China, any of the Arab countries, many of the other traditionally "Muslim" countries, and most of south-east Asia. In those countries, and others, classical liberalism has always been on the fringe and often identified with "foreign" influences. Even worse, it was often identified with "colonial" powers who presented themselves as having classical liberal virtues but acting in far more classical conservative ways when dealing with the "natives". Thus, in these countries, Freemasonry often has a bad reputation by association.
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A PGM of MN is a Methodist Minister and the Episcopal Bishop was Grand Chaplin when I was still in DeMolay - he confirmed me and congratulated me on being JC at the time. I know that some Lutheran synods (Missouri) don't think we're good enough to be members.…organized religions have problems with each other as well.
rmcnear, Sep 1, 2013
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It would appear to me that "classic liberalism" is never looked upon fondly by conservatives anywhere. But that it is often misrepresented as touting the virtues of those undesirable totalitarian nations mentioned above. How could anyone be more conservative than an close-minded government run by powerful oligarchies such as Russia, Iran, or North Korea? I am always humored by what we, in this country, label those who disagree with us.
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The first thing my Pastor did was congratulate me!!! Cause not only is my Pastor a Freemason. But almost ALL the Deacon in my church are Freemasons. Beside some of the sisters in my church being North Star..
Dis1Recording, Sep 7, 2013
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I'm joining the Presbyterian church pca and I cannot become a full member unless I am not a Freemason . I have been a master mason, joining in England then in 2001 joining a lodge in Alabama and being secretary for 12 years. But I have gone suspended this June to enable me to join the church. I can't believe the views of this church on freemasonry and await my joining classes to question their thoughts on our craft.
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Too Many Turtles: This Game Actually Saves Turtles
February 14 12:08 2020 by admin
From the guys who played Cards Against Humanity and Exploding Kittens, Trei Amici Games, LLC is launching their flagship game, Too Many Turtles. Too Many Turtles is an exciting new card game that offers an innovative way for gamers and conservationists alike to save turtles both in game, and more importantly, in real life.
“Too long have we seen the state of the world and the deplorable effects we, as a species, have had on our planet and done nothing,” says Chris DeGregorio, Head of Product Development and Design at Trei Amici Games. “So when the opportunity arose for us to take action, we seized it by the horns and we plan on riding it all the way to a better world.”
Also Chris, “I like this planet, it has peanut butter.”
Our Non-Profit Partner: We are partnered with the Non-Profit organization, SEE Turtles. Thanks to their hard work, as well as the support of our backers, our game has a real-world impact on turtles and turtle conservation.
“SEE Turtles is thrilled to be partnering with Too Many Turtles to help save endangered sea turtles around the world. Our organizational focus is helping community organizations protect important nesting beaches, and helping protect hatchlings from poachers and predators. The actual real world impact of every dollar donated to SEE Turtles, translates to saving at least 10 baby sea turtles.” – Brad Nahill, President and Co-Founder of SEE Turtles
Features and benefits of Too Many Turtles include:
Real life impact on turtle populations
Fun and easy to grasp game mechanics
Incredible artwork from even more incredible artists
Too Many Turtles will be available this Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14th), starting at $25. For more information on Too Many Turtles, visit www.treiamicigames.com.
About Trei Amici Games:
We’re just three guys bold enough to believe that we can make a positive difference in this crazy world. Backed by some of the most talented, amazing artists and creators with hearts of gold, we’ve been able to bring our vision to life. Now it’s up to you to help us spread the word about our mission to save the turtles.
We believe a game can change the world, and we are going to prove it.
Company Name: Trei Amici Games, LLC
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Interviews Monach
Monach's Discussion on Music and Playing!
Alternative rockers MONACH do have a full-length album out called "Duner", featurng content that has a bit of everything pretty much. The band has newer music in the works as well as plans to head out doing some shows this spring time! Even so the band goes into discussion about the music and plans on playing shows between now into the late summer!
1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.
It’s been quite a shift since the inception of the band. We started out in 2018 with a completely different lineup than we do now; Andrew is the only original member remaining. The band started as a passion project between a few friends jamming in a basement apartment and grew pretty quickly. Eventually people moved in different directions and there was a big shift in the band. We met Nick at a show, Wryan while recording our debut album “Duner”, and Noah came in recently which means he doesn’t show up in pictures yet.
2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?
So we used to go by the name Hot Knives; it was a fun name that people got into pretty quick. But we noticed that we weren’t the only clever people who decided to run with that name. We knew eventually we would have to switch due to legality issues. We spent a month or two coming up with names and landed on Monach. One of us found the word 'Monachopsis' - The subtle but persistent feeling of being out of place. We thought it suited well with the ideas and music we were writing. We’ve had mixed reviews on the new name, mostly a lot of confusion on how to pronounce it, but after it’s settled in for a bit we’ve definitely grown more fond of it.
3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?
We’re based out of Kingston, ON. The scene here is truly hectic in a good way. It’s a college/university town so demographic wise it’s perfect and there’s tons of places to play. Listen Up Kid is a local favorite, and we’re planning a run with them in the spring. Voyager is rad, Sian Alcorn is doing some great stuff. Our good friend Spencer sings in a band called Counter Culture and they’re really fun to watch.
4. How would you describe your style?
It’s kind of a mix of pop punk, and more ambient/melodic emo stuff. We’ve all got some pretty wide tastes in music, so there’s a lot to pull from. Our first full length has a lot of dancey pop punk songs, our new stuff is more melodic and layered. It’s nice being able to cover lots of ground and still have it be us.
5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?
So far we have a full length out, it’s called Duner, it’s on everything, it’s out there, it’s probably even on Tinder at this point. It covers a good amount of ground sonically, there’s some pop punk dance anthem type stuff on there and there’s some more dynamic tracks. It’s something we really recommend you sit down and listen to in full, we’re really proud of it front to back.
6. Do you have any new music in the works?
We do! There’s a couple new songs we’ve been demoing out, that we’re not 100% where or what they’ll end up on, whether that be an EP or LP2. We’re also planning on doing an Acoustic EP with some of the songs off the full length!
7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?
We’re currently in the middle of booking an Ontario run in April, and then we’ll be back out in August as well! We’ve got some stuff sprinkled between there too.
8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?
With our new lineup finally cemented the plan is to write & play out as much as we can. Like we said before we have a lot of influence to pull from & everyone’s prior band history is all over genre wise. We all write a lot on our own and so there’s always new stuff coming through. We’re really stoked to do these runs in April & August so that we can connect with bands in other cities and more importantly build a fanbase and connect with the people at those shows. We’re all really big on genuine social connection and we hope we can build that bridge for our listeners.
9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?
We’re on all the major streaming platforms, Spotify, Apple Music, etc. You can also buy Duner on Bandcamp, and we’re currently building our website to have things in one collective spot.
10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?
Transparency, honesty, really. We try really hard to be as honest as we can lyrically, and to write songs that hopefully affect people in a comforting way, or make them think.
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Artist: Stephen Fretwell
Title: Luminaire, London, 15/12/2009
Author: Anthony Middleton
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Some performers can be too engaging, too friendly, too accommodating towards a well wishing audience. A good portion of this intimate, accomplished concert was given over to a good-humoured though ultimately intrusive verbal duel. At various times we learnt Stephen Fretwell had been sent to the barbers with a photo of George Clooney by his wife and that the patronage of James Cordon, in using 'Run 'as the theme to BBC’s 'Gavin and Stacey', paid for his new kitchen. He actually stopped a song to tell us that.
This is all well and good, but it stopped any momentum building up, and the audience members who seemed to like the sound of their own voices more than Fretwell’s took a long time to get the message that it wasn’t funny. Apart from that, this was a confident, polished one man show from Fretwell who featured most of the highlights from his last two albums, 'Magpie' and 'Man on the Roof'.
Though hailing from Scunthorpe, Fretwell’s singing is decidedly tinged by his residence in Manchester. Indeed, he often sounds not unlike Liam Gallagher, only in tune. Solo with acoustic , rather than with a full band as he is on the albums, the songs rarely get out of first gear and lose some of the texture of the originals, although they perhaps gain something by losing the sheen of studio production. The songs, often tinged by disappointment and failure, are stripped bare to full effect.
The superb 'Emily', 'Coney', 'New York' and the wonderful 'William Shatner’s Dog' are all delivered with an intensity and honesty that is mesmerising. Fretwell is a natural performer. He just needs to learn to control his audience.
Commenting On: Luminaire, London, 15/12/2009 - Stephen Fretwell
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Anthony Middleton watches Manchester-based singer-songwriter Stephen Fretwell at the Luminaire in London play an occasionally mesmerising set of acoustic, but proving too engaging and ultimately struggling to control his audience
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Development in Freedom
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The Women’s Wing is a special organ of the Party which promotes the policies and programs of the Party amongst women. Its responsibilities are to:
recruit women into membership of the Party;
cultivate the support of women for the Party before, during and after elections;
raise public awareness on gender and children’s issues;
promote policies that will realize the full potential of women and children;
oppose vigorously policies and practices that militate against the full development of women and children; and
create a nationwide organization within the Party to cater for the activities and interests of female Members.
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The Youth Wing is a special organ of the Party, which promotes the policies and programs of the Party amongst the youth. Its responsibilities are to:
recruit the youth into membership of the Party;
cultivate the support of the youth for the Party before, during and after elections;
raise public awareness about the problems facing the youth, including educational standards and unemployment;
promote policies that will realize the full potential of the youth, including policies to improve the quality of education and to widen access of the youth to quality education;
oppose vigorously policies and practices that militate against the full development of the youth;
establish branches of the Party in second cycle and tertiary institutions of learning in all parts of the country; and
create a nation-wide organization within the Party to cater for the activities and interest of young Members.
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oppose vigorously policies and practices that militate against the full development of residents of Zongo Communities; and
create a nationwide organization within the Party to cater for the activities and interest of residents of Zongo Communities.
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written by adam dick - sunday january 17, 2021
Across the world, people have been suffering because of coronavirus crackdowns marketed as means to limit or even stop the spread of coronavirus. Yet, looking around, many people have observed that it seems there is little to no benefit from oppressive measures such as stay-at-home and business closure orders given that coronavirus spread and dangers appear not to be significantly reduced in countries that impose harsh mandates as compared to those that maintain greater respect for liberty and commerce.
The same seems to be the situation when comparing state and local governments in America that have adopted policies justified as reactions
Continue / discuss in the forums
The Unwelcome Return of the Real Purveyors of Violence
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Mike Rowe - January 13, 2021
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Last week’s massive social media purges – starting with President Trump’s permanent ban from Twitter and other outlets – was shocking and chilling, particularly to those of us who value free expression and the free exchange of ideas. The justifications given for the silencing of wide swaths of public opinion made no sense and the process was anything but transparent. Nowhere in President Trump’s two “offending” Tweets, for example, was a call for violence expressed explicitly or implicitly. It was a classic example of sentence first, verdict later.
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The Ministry of Truth is a consortium of colluding “private” corporations. Freedom of speech is dead in America. This is not about Trump or protests. This is about shutting down all speech that is not approved by the leftist establishment.
There is one and only one thing that will make a difference. It’s the bottom line. Boycott and divest. Stop buying on Amazon. Don't use Google. Don't use Facebook. Don't use Twitter. Get rid of your Gmail account. Sell all of your shares of Apple, Google, Amazon, Facebook, and Twitter. Sell ETFs and mutual funds that hold these companies.
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Was it "treason"? A "coup attempt"? What happened on Capitol Hill yesterday? There is plenty of speculation about out-of-control Trump supporters - and Federal prosecutors are champing at the bit to begin prosecuting. Were there violent infiltrators who led the charge? Were there any other strange factors that deserve attention? We take a look at some of the various reports and examine the question "cui bono?" - who benefits?
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The Equal Protection Issues in the DACA Case
By Josh Blackman - June 19, 2020 at 07:30PM
The DACA decision primarily involved principles of administrative law. (I discussed those issues here and here). But the case also involved a challenge brought under the Equal Protection Component of the Fifth Amendment. (Remember, the Fifth Amendment lacks an Equal Protection Clause).
The Plaintiffs alleged that the rescission of DACA violated the Equal Protection component of the Fifth Amendment. Chief Justice Roberts described the claims:
Tracking these factors, respondents allege that animus is evidenced by (1) the disparate impact of the rescission on Latinos from Mexico, who represent 78% of DACA recipients; (2) the unusual history behind the rescission; and (3) pre- and post-election statements by President Trump.
I discussed the issue way back when in a September 2017 WSJ op-ed (this litigation has been floating around for three-plus years):
That brings us to Mr. Schneiderman's most unsettling claim: that Mr. Trump can't revoke DACA because he is racist. "The President has demonstrated a willingness to disparage Mexicans in a misguided attempt to secure support from his constituency," the states' complaint argues, "even when such impulses are impermissible motives for directing governmental policy."
The filing cites a litany of Mr. Trump's offensive comments—his warning about Mexican "rapists"; his disparagement of Univision anchor Jorge Ramos; his reference in a presidential debate to "bad hombres"; his attacks on Judge Gonzalo Curiel—as well as his pardon of Joe Arpaio, the former sheriff of Maricopa County, Ariz.
Let's start with Part IV of Roberts's opinion, which was joined (behind the veil of a paper bag) by Justices Ginsburg, Breyer, and Chief Justice Kagan. Roberts rejected each of these three arguments.
None of these points, either singly or in concert, establishes a plausible equal protection claim. First, because Latinos make up a large share of the unauthorized alien population, one would expect them to make up an outsized share of recipients of any cross-cutting immigration relief program. Were this fact sufficient to state a claim, virtually any generally applicable immigration policy could be challenged on equal protection grounds.
We saw a similar argument during the travel ban litigation: Any policy that prohibited entry of people from countries with links to terrorism would be predominantly Muslim.
Second, Roberts rejected the relevance of the history leading up to the rescission:
Second, there is nothing irregular about the history leading up to the September 2017 rescission. The lower courts concluded that "DACA received reaffirmation by [DHS] as recently as three months before the rescission," referring to the June 2017 DAPA rescission memo, which stated that DACA would "remain in effect." But this reasoning confuses abstention with reaffirmation. The DAPA memo did not address the merits of the DACA policy or its legality. Thus, when the Attorney General later determined that DACA shared DAPA's legal defects, DHS's decision to reevaluate DACA was not a "strange about-face." It was a natural response to a newly identified problem
Not quite. The newly-identified problem was that Texas threatened to sue. Sessions thought DACA was illegal for years.
Finally, Roberts rejects the relevance of the President's statements about Hispanics. Why? Because the relevant actors are the DHS Secretary and the Attorney General. More importantly, he dismissed the relevance of Trump's statements under the Arlington Heights framework.
But, even as interpreted by respondents, these statements—remote in time and made in unrelated contexts—do not qualify as "contemporary statements" probative of the decision at issue. Arlington Heights. Thus, like respondents' other points, the statements fail to raise a plausible inference that the rescission was motivated by animus.
Alas, this analysis only had four votes. Therefore, we do not have a five-member majority that dismisses Trump's statements, "remote in time and made in unrelated contexts."
Justice Sotomayor could not don this paper bag. She wrote a partial dissent that focused on Trump's statements. It was very similar to her Trump v. Hawaii dissent.
But "nothing in our precedent supports [the] blinkered approach" of disregarding any of the campaign statements as remote in time from later-enacted policies. Trump v. Hawaii, (2018) (SOTOMAYOR, J., dissenting). Nor did any of the statements arise in unrelated contexts. They bear on unlawful migration from Mexico—a keystone of President Trump's campaign and a policy priority of his administration—and, according to respondents, were an animating force behind the rescission of DACA. Taken together, "the words of the President" help to "create the strong perception" that the rescission decision was "contaminated by impermissible discriminatory animus." This perception provides respondents with grounds to litigate their equal protection claims further.
She also found there was possible pretext in DHS's sudden reversal:
The abrupt change in position plausibly suggests that something other than questions about the legality of DACA motivated the rescission decision. Accordingly, it raises the possibility of a "significant mismatch between the decision … made and the rationale … provided." Department of Commerce v. New York (2019). Only by bypassing context does the plurality conclude otherwise.
Justice Thomas offered only a footnote about the Equal Protection Clause:
I concur in the judgment insofar as the majority rejects respondents' equal protection claim.
I don't read this statement to agree with Roberts's analysis in Part IV. He only concurs in the judgment.
Justice Kavanaugh's dissent included a similar line:
I therefore respectfully dissent from the Court's judgment on plaintiffs' APA claim, and I concur in the judgment insofar as the Court rejects plaintiffs' equal protection claim.
As I read the case, only four Justices supported the Chief's analysis.
In total, eight Justices rejected the Plaintiffs' Equal Protection arguments. Though there was not a majority opinion for a rationale. Therefore, there is no holding with respect to Arlington Heights. And no actual Equal Protection precedent was set. The John Roberts express chugs along.
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http://www.harbour-project.org/
Harbour is a modern, fast computer programming language. It is a Clipper-compatible compiler which is cross-platform, running on many operating systems (DOS, Microsoft Windows, Linux (32, 64), Unix (32, 64), Mac OS X, Windows CE, Pocket PC, Ecomstation, Haiku/BeOS).
The open source Harbour license is similar to the GNU General Public License, with an exception supporting commercial applications, so commercial applications can be produced with Harbour and distributed.
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Unlike Java which is intended to be write once, run anywhere, Harbour aims to be write once, compile anywhere. As the same compiler is available for all of the above operating systems, there is no need for recoding to produce identical products for different platforms, except when operating system dependent features are used. Cross-compiling is supported with MinGW32. Under Microsoft Windows Harbour is more stable but less well-documented than Clipper, but has multi-platform capability and is more transparent, customizable and can run from a USB flash drive. Under Linux and Windows Mobile, Clipper source code can be compiled with Harbour with very little adaptation.
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Harbour supports external GUIs, free (e.g. HWGui, MiniGUI) and commercial (e.g. FiveWin, Xailer ).
Harbour is 100% Clipper-compatible and supports many language syntax extensions including greatly extended run-time libraries such as OLE, ODBC, MySQL, PostgreSQL, TIpt, TXml, RegEx, HbZip and xbScript. Harbour has an active development community and extensive third party support.
Harbour extends the Clipper Replaceable Database Drivers (RDD) approach. It offers multiple RDDs such as DBF, DBFNTX, DBFCDX, DBFDBT and DBFFPT. In Harbour multiple RDDs can be used in a single application, and new logical RDDs can be defined from combination of other RDDs. The RDD architecture allows for inheritance, so that a given RDD may extend the functionality of other existing RDD(s). 3rd party RDDs, like RDDSQL, RDDSIX, RMDBFCDX, Advantage Database Server, and Mediator exemplify some of the RDD architecture features.
Harbour also offers ODBC support by means of an OOP syntax, and ADO support by means of OLE.
Macro Operator (runtime compiler)
One of the most powerful features of xBase languages is the MACRO Operator '&'. Harbour's implementation of the Macro Operator allows for runtime compilation of any valid Harbour expression. Such a compiled expression may be used as a VALUE, i.e. the right side of an assignment, but more interestingly, such a compiled expression may be used to resolve the LEFT side of an assignment, i.e. PRIVATE, or PUBLIC variables, or a database FIELD.
Additionally the Macro Operator may compile and execute function calls, complete assignments, or even list of arguments, and the result of the macro may be used to resolve any of the above contexts in the compiled application. In other words, any Harbour application may be extended and modified at runtime to compile and execute additional code on demand.
Programming in an OOP style is a broader issue than a specific library or a specific interface, but OOP programming is something many Clipper programmers have come to expect. CA-Clipper 5.2 and especially 5.3 added a number of base classes, and a matching OOP syntax. Libraries such as CLASSy, Fivewin, Clip4Win, and TopClass provide additional OOP functionality.
Harbour has OOP extensions with full support for classes including inheritance, based on CLASSy syntax. OOP syntax in Harbour is very similar to that of earlier Clipper class libraries so it should be possible to maintain legacy Clipper code with minimal changes.
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xHarbour is a fork of the earlier Harbour project. xHarbour takes a more aggressive approach to implementing new features in the language, while Harbour is more conservative in its approach, aiming first of all for an exact replication of Clipper behaviours and then implementing new features and extensions as a secondary consideration. It should also be noted that Harbour is supported on a wide variety of operating systems while xHarbor only really supports MS Windows and Linux 32b.
The Harbour developers have attempted to document all hidden behaviours in the Clipper language and test Harbour-compiled code alongside the same code compiled with Clipper to maintain compatibility.
The Harbour developers explicitly reject extensions to the language where those extensions would break Clipper compatibility.
The idea of a free software Clipper compiler has been floating around for a long time and the subject has often cropped up in discussion on comp.lang.clipper. Actual work to get something developed started early in 1999 when Antonio Linares started a thread to discuss some ideas about developing a Clipper grammar using Lex and Yacc.
Sailing the Clipper ship to a Harbour port. Clipper is a type of ship. Harbour is a synonym to port (where ship docks) Harbour is out port to the Clipper language.
This is Antonio Linares assertion:
"My wife Sylvia proposed it to me. We were driving in the car with the kids and we were talking about a name for the project. Curiously enough the road was beside the sea, and I told them "ocean" as a possible name. Then she answered: "harbour" :-)
Two years before that time, I was highly interested in learning how to build a compiler. A friend of mine introduced me to Lex and Yacc and I built an early prototype that I named "Five". I tried to follow the "Force" compiler (by Sophco) architecture (native xbase. No virtual machine used) and though I did a nice progress, I realized there were a lot of troubles going the "Force" way. By that time Linux was already a huge success and I was reading many articles about cooperative development in Internet. It look quite incredible but I thought that if it worked for Linux, then it could also work for a Clipper compatible compiler.
Then I started a new Clipper compatible compiler, using this time a virtual machine, and then I went to comp.lang.clipper to propose to build it in an open source way, cooperative development, like Linux. It was a huge success :-) Lots of developers shown a big interest in the project like Ryszard, Dave Pearson, etc. and started helping to organize the open source project. Then I proposed Harbour (Sylvia's proposal) and it was widely accepted :-)"
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Modelling the Indian Pacific
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Just The Tip Junior Train Controller
Location: Danger zone
As an aside from the recent Auscision announcement...
I'm interested in the operations of the IP since inception.
I'm only aware of the locos used out of Sydney, I'd be interested to know what locos where used in SA/WA and what era they operated, carriage consists, car carriers, general operations (refuelling, layovers, etc) for the past and present.
Any photos aswell would be great?
Posted: 24 Mar 2017 10:16
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GT46C-ACe Assistant Commissioner
Location: Sydney, NSW
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Pacific
Surprisingly good article on wikipedia.
If memory serves right from Broken Hill to Kalgoorlie AN used CLs and GMs and WAGR used the Ls to Perth. Someone else should be able to shed more light....
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kingfisher Chief Train Controller
The book titled Indian Pacific by Peter Attenborough which is available mail order from the ARHS Bookshop at about $20 is your best bet.
Valvegear Oliver Bullied, CME
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You just beat me to it, kingfisher - I would also recommend that book.
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GT46C-ACe
We might as well cover the whole run...
Out of Sydney to Lithgow the train originally had two 46 class.
These were supposed to be from 4601-4604 which all had the buffers removed on the Sydney end in order to couple to the train. One assumes that the one coupled to the train had to be turned in Lithgow to work the up service.
Later, of course, 86 class were used.
From Lithgow to Broken Hill two 44 class were used (although there was only one on my train at Broken Hill in 1975).
Again, these were replaced by double 80 class up to the adaption of the CLP class (1994?)
The South Australian railways worked the train to Port Pirie, often with a 600 and an 830, but sometimes just a 600. In 1970, the 600s were red and silver and the 830s were yellow and maroon. (The later ANR era photo on the Auscision site shows the colours reversed - there were only ever one or two red and silver 830s). Later 700 class would have been used, in red and silver.
From Port Pirie to Kalgoorlie two GM class back to back were usual. One or both of these were often GM1 class since the freight trains were getting too heavy for the four motor units. I have seen the train with a single CL class. The first train had CL1 and two GMs.
In Western Australia a single L class was used. However, by 1975 the track had been damaged by the Koolyanobbing-Kwinana iron ore trains. Thus double GMs, often one four motor and one six motor, worked through to Perth. By 1978, single or double K class were sometimes used since these, like the GMs were lighter than the L class and could keep time while doing less damage to the track. From Avon Yard to Perth, it was only the westbound track that had been damaged by the loaded ore trains.
AN tried to run back to back green and yellow GM-1 class from Adelaide to Sydney but these were unsuitable for the Blue Mountains and the idea went away. But there are a few photos around to prove they tried
From 1994, double CLP class worked the train (until privatisation) from Sydney to Adelaide and back, with a single CLP west of Adelaide.
After GSR took over, NR class were used. I think I saw the first westbound train (possibly a Ghan and not an IP) run through Glenbrook on Boxing Day 1997(?). We were all amazed that it seemed to be climbing faster than the twin CLPs had.
The Ghan ran for some time under GSR control with the faded yellow stripe and GSR decals covering the AN lettering.
As I've said in the other thread, Auscision aren't making any sitting cars.
In the early days, two NSW cars, often an SDS and an RDH (so one RUB car and one HUB car) were coupled ahead of the leading van for sitting passengers as far as Broken Hill, and later to Port Pirie (I think) but I don't think NSW cars ran through to Adelaide. By that time standard gauge D cars (or G cars) might have been available. I'm pretty sure D cars with their original numbers ran on SG for a while.
Auscision aren't even offering a pair of RUB set cars as sitting cars (not yet anyway)...
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2LaGrange Train Controller
Missed a few locos. Seen photos of DL and EL class leading west of Broken Hill on a fairly regular basis for some time in the early 90s.
Also double 45 class west of Lithgow and even seen double 421 class but this only lasted for a vey short time they were allocated on a trial basis to the west. 85 class electrics also.
Basically any loco could be drafted into duty to help when a loco failed.
Certainly the most common locos were 46/85/86 class electrics east of Lithgow. 44/80 class west of Lithgow and then GM/CL/L class. CLP and NR
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G Train Locomotive Driver
For further information on carriage consists, try Comrails excellent website at:
http://www.comrails.com/cr_carriages/sda00100.html
Regarding locomotives, I'd echo M636C and 2LaGrange's comments. Virtually any combination of mainline locomotives worked the train along the length of its journey. The more interesting of which most likely occurring due to an engine failure or rostered locomotive unavailability.
Some interesting ones (not necessarily regularly rostered) I have read about or seen pictures of include:
45/GM/GM in NSW
44/44/44 in NSW
930/GM in SA in the mid 80's (east of Adelaide)
44/700 in NSW
49/421 west of Parkes in NSW initially in 1970
45/421 east of Parkes in NSW initially in 1970
600/600 in maroon & silver in SA (east of Port Pirie)
There's a good article on the use of 421's generally on the West (Bathurst Depot) in early 1970 in Diesel Locomotives on the NSWGR - Volume 2 by Mick Morahan. This covered the commencement of East-West Standard Gauge working, including rostering for the Indian Pacific until the 421's were relocated back to the South due to their rough riding.
EL class locomotives were designed for passenger and fast light freight work and were used on the Indian Pacific in the early 1990's. DL class locos were also used on this train in the lead. DL's have been used as bankers behind NR class locos since the 2000's too.
I do not know for certain whether some BL class locos worked the train after being transferred to standard gauge (SG) during the 80's and have not seen AL class work that train, however, I think they may have worked the Ghan. At least early on or for the Ghan's first SG run. AN's too I am not sure of.
Perhaps someone more knowledgeable in the Commonwealth Railways / AN can add more information for SA to WA loco rosterings.
Interestingly, most of the locomotives that have hauled the Indian Pacific have been produced in HO. So, there's no shortage of variety to haul your train.
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I made a trip to Adelaide on the standard gauge before the Indian Pacific was introduced, in January 1970. I caught the Silver City Comet to Broken Hill and an ore train (riding in guard's van) with two 600 class to Port Pirie. I remember crossing an up freight at Menindee hauled by a 421 class No 2 end leading. The wreckage of the inaugural SG freight train of 3 January (which had been diverted through Melbourne but derailed in SA on its return to Sydney) was still visible.
AL18 definitely worked the first SG train to Alice Springs, but I can't recall if this was a Ghan or a special.
I have seen ELs and DLs on the IP and Ghan, including an EL trailing a CLP in 1993.
The BLs were mainly on the BG until the conversion of Melbourne-Adelaide to SG in 1995. By this time CLPs were being used. Those on the SG were probably working TAR freights.
denis500 Junior Train Controller
In the late 1990's I travelled on the Ghan from The Alice to Adelaide. Due to a loco failure a DL was added as the lead loco so after being late into Tarcoola we were early into Adelaide. Can't remember what the original loco(s) were.
I have a slide(s) that I took in the mid to late 1970's somewhere west of Yunta of the IP heading west which had a 600 in mustard pot on the point.
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Tallstreak Locomotive Driver
A very informative thread, thanks to the author for starting it.
I have a couple of Auscision AN class in AN green and yellow livery and was hoping these locos hauled the Indian Pacific at some stage. I am thinking I will get one of the Auscision carriage sets but was wondering if anyone could confirm if AN's ever hauled the Indian Pacific?
Cheers, John.
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Tallstreak
I don't think so.
They were introduced in 1992 and the ELs were already in service.
The ELs were lighter and faster and less powerful, much more suitable for passenger trains.
The CLPs were introduced in 1993 with the intention of removing power vans (and more importantly, the travelling electrician that accompanied them) and took over all passenger trains, even the Overland after 1995.
I never saw an AN on any passenger train. At 3800 HP they were too valuable on freight.
It is possible that an AN worked a passenger train before the power vans were removed, so 1992-93, but I've never seen a photo.
Clyde Goodwin Junior Train Controller
Early days of NR haulage contract involved Triple 81 class on Hiawatha also
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As I posted earlier, I saw the first train run by NR (on Boxing Day 1997?) and it had an NR class.
I can imagine that they may have used 81 class occasionally, and as assistant locomotives behind NRs (well before the current change from DLs) but triple 81s sounds like one might have failed en route.
The train could run to time with two CLPs with no problems.
Can you give an approximate date for the Triple 81 class?
NSWRcars Assistant Commissioner
AN class have occasionally been used as second unit behind an NR in recent years (substituting for the more usual DL or 81).
Another class seen as second unit is G, in fact 3SA8 had an NR + G on it today.
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I've heard drivers talk of this, limited days before ample NRs became available?
Some say it was like sitting on a rocket!
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Location: Central Tablelands of NSW
A test was carried out on the East Bound IP to run it from Parkes? to Lithgow using only one locomotive (class unknown) but it lost some 30 minutes between the two.
In the beginning, the UP engine changes at Lithgow were carried out at the 'New' Station but later this was done near Coal Stage until it was Diesel Hauled the full distance both ways.
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The histories of the South Australian Railways, Commonwealth Railways and Victorian Railways are particularly well represented on the web. I'd be interested to find something similar for the NSWGR / NSWSRA. I thought I'd share another great website - Johnny's Pages Old SAR Shunter's Memories http://http://www.johnnyspages.com/classic_pictures_menu_files/classic_trevors_pictures_files/northern.htm which contains images of the Indian Pacific running in South Australia. The link to Trev's Pictures - Northern Workings contains some unusual loco rosterings north of Adelaide in the 80's, including:
830-830-830 (in 1988, which also shows the 2 candy NSWSRA cars in the consist)
GM-GM-830-930-600
DL-GM-GM
and of course the ubiquitous GM-GM
Although, not the Indian Pacific -there is also an image there of The Ghan with AL-GM-GM in 1988.
One would expect the more exotic multiple unit and branchline loco rosterings were the result of an engine failure or loco balancing, perhaps to Port Pirie or Port Augusta.
Hoping these might be of interest to you all.
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Location: "With Hey Boy".
Also in SAR days the IP had a steel car of standard SAR design as a wayside car that ran between Pt Pirie I think and Broken Hill and back again. This was for local passengers though only but was usually on the end of the train on account that it had no through wiring for head end power on it. There were two of these from memory and both were 2nd class 600 cars as well. They only ran this section though on the IP.
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Location: NSW South Coast
The AG and BG cars are missing from the set, and perhaps the only way for SAR modellers to also get the AD and BD cars made?
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To be strictly correct, the AG cars are missing from the Indian Pacific and the BG cars are missing from The Ghan.
I've no idea why, but the IP always had AGs and The Ghan BGs (not that there was any real difference).
Early era modellers might be able to use two RUB set cars but they'll have to buy the whole set....
But that's a minor problem compared to trying to model The Ghan with the red and yellow window band.
The set includes a BRJ that wasn't introduced until 1992.The two BRGs that were used from 1988 aren't available.
All the first class sleeping cars and the lounge and dining cars were named, to which there is no reference.
A distinctive feature of The Ghan was the lounge cars. The AOB isn't included, nor are a couple of the modified CDFs.
The Entertainment Car, a modified BRJ, isn't available and as I said above, if you use the one BRJ in the set as the AEC, what do you use for the two BRGs? There aren't enough even in the add on set.
In 1988 The Ghan had two steel Comeng Lounges, a steel Comeng Diner and two steel Comeng sitting cars class BA all in the correct colours. These were progessively replaced by stainless cars by 1993 and BGs replaced the BAs.
The red and yellow striped Ghan set is just a joke and the correct cars aren't available anywhere.
This is the biggest mistake that Auscision have made since producing the "stealth" 86 class in the wrong colours (grey instead of stone for the roof and stripe).
You can't make a realistic striped Ghan from the set and add-on cars available.
The reason that the sitting cars are not ncluded is that they can't be produced from the same die as the other cars and including them would increase the cost significantly.
If an "Overland" is made, D cars could be made at the same time, but I'm not holding my breath.
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So the NSWSRA sitters were replaced by the SAR sitters at Broken Hill? Wonder if anyone rode sitter Sydney / Pt Pirie by just buying a sitter ticket to Broken Hill and a separate sitter ticket past Broken Hill, then just swapping their luggage when the cars were shunted out and in at Broken Hill?
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Off the top of my head, there were at least two cars, I think 500 and 600.
These were painted Regal Red and Silver when the cars on BG were still green and cream.
These preceded the introduction of the Indian Pacific and ran a passenger service replacing the old Broken Hill Express along with the SCD vans.
I saw these in Broken Hill early in January 1970. I think there may have been two sets, the other being 501+601, meaning that 2/3 of the 500s were on SG.
The original intention was that wayside passengers would be carried in reclining seats at one end of the CDF, and indeed I travelled that way on the Trans from Port Augusta to Port Pirie in January 1970. I think that the SAR cars were added to the IP so they could stop running the separate passenger train.
The sitting cars were not included on the IP in NSW initially, but the IP provided a through journey to Sydney from Broken Hill, whereas you had to change at Parkes to use the Silver City Comet and the connecting overnight mail train and the demand exceeded the available seats in the CDF.
The Auscision set does represent the Indian Pacific as it started operation in 1970.
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OK, to tidy up some loose ends and to correct some inaccuracies. Four steel cars were transferred to Peterborough for use between there and Broken Hill on standard gauge. They, and most (if not all) steel cars had been repainted in red and silver since the mid-1960s. Sometime after their arrival at Peterborough their roofs were painted silver. Bright, shiny silver. They were used either as a passenger consist (with an SCD brakevan) as the "Broken Hill Express", most often as 1x500 + 1x600 + 1xSCD, or the same consist was tacked onto the end of the IP at Peterborough and removed at Broken Hill, depending on the day of the week. At this time, the IP from Sydney to Broken Hill had no dedicated sitting cars: they were introduced rather later - in AN times.
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I'm limited by my own observations, but in 1967, NO steel cars were painted in red and silver.
The D cars and the Cafeteria were the only cars in that scheme apart from the Overland.
In 1970, the SG cars were in red and silver but obviously freshly painted.
I saw 500+600+SCD in Broken Hill yard. I'll have to check the photo for the actual numbers, but I'm pretty sure that I saw 500 on SG, either Broken Hill or Peterborough.
Other BG cars may have been painted in 1968 and 1969, but I don't recall seeing them from the 1970 visit.
The cars were pretty much all in red and silver by the time AN took over.
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Were the ER crew dormitory cars still on the IP in 2012 or do I need to use a BRJ instead, please?
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Towards a sustainable hydrogen economy
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The original concept of a “hydrogen economy” was conceived in the early 1970s when concerns were first being raised about shrinking oil, gas and coal supplies. Now that we confront the threat of irreversible climate change, as well as a looming deficit between oil demand and supply, this concept needs radical re-envisioning as a truly ‘sustainable hydrogen economy’. In this talk I will sketch some of the main features of such an economy.
I will argue that hydrogen produced from renewable energy sources has a critical role to play globally as a replacement transport fuel to petroleum, and as a long-term energy storage on our main electricity grids to allow continuous supply from intermittent renewables such as solar and wind. But unfortunately there is a lack of understanding currently by many governments around the world about what role hydrogen can play – indeed most current energy policies simply leave hydrogen out!
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In seeking an alternative to petroleum for transport, we should follow the old maxim of ‘horses for courses’, and look for complementary deployment of hydrogen fuel cell and battery vehicles depending on the transport service to be supplied. Plug in battery electric cars, for example, are highly suited for urban usage where only short trips (up to around 100 km) are to be made between recharging. But where greater ranges are required in cars, and certainly in trucks, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are essential.
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How did it get in the paper? And on this Hillsborough anniversary weekend?
1: Because, after the Ipso rulings on cockroaches and hijabs, the Sun believes that it can be as obnoxious as it pleases?
2: Because no sub or backbencher dares question star columnists?
3: Because there are no subs left?
4: Because comparing a man to a gorilla is a mild insult by Mackenzie's standards?
5: Because no one in Liverpool reads the Sun, so they wouldn't notice?
6: Because the editor is incompetent?
Why has Mackenzie been suspended?
1: Because he wrote something offensive?
2: Because the Merseyside police are investigating something that he wrote?
3: Because the Mayor of Liverpool objected to something he wrote?
4: Because of the Sky takeover bid?
Last July, Kelvin MacKenzie managed to insult an entire religion with a few ill-chosen words. More than 800 people complained to Ipso after he criticised Channel 4 for allowing Fatima Manji to appear on screen in a hijab in reporting the terrorist murders in Nice.
Did The Sun or News UK retract? Not a bit of it. The article was cleared as "fair comment" by the regulator's complaints committee, Mackenzie crowed about his victory, and Trevor Kavanagh - who sits on the Ipso board - injudiciously weighed in with another pop at Manji in his Monday column.
Last Friday, MacKenzie managed to insult an entire city with a few ill-chosen words. Hundreds of people complained on Twitter after he likened the Everton footballer Ross Barkley to a gorilla and said that drug dealers were the only people in Liverpool to earn his sort of salary.
This time the Sun's initial bullish response that its columnists were known for their robust opinions was swiftly overtaken by a statement from parent company News UK saying that MacKenzie had been suspended over his "wrong and unfunny column". As in the past, it also noted that the columnist's opinion did not reflect the "view of the paper".
Which brings us to the first question: how did such a piece get into print?
Did no one look at it?
Of course they did. But tinkering with top writers' copy tends to be a dangerous strategy on virtually any title (Giles Coren wrecked a Times sub's career over a two-letter word), and Sun subs are probably inured to MacKenzie's personal offensiveness.
An insider says that the procedure for Mackenzie's golden prose is for it to be sent to both features and news backbenches (features to get it into the paper, news for cross-reference purposes). It is then subbed, revised on the middle bench and lawyered before returning to the backbench for the final revise. The editor sees the column at the beginning and end of this process.
Unlike the attack on Manji, MacKenzie's note was not overtly racist. Could he have been expected to know that Barkley's grandfather was born in Nigeria? Even if he did, he didn't allude to his race at all; he was simply rude about the footballer, questioning his looks and his intelligence. And being rude about people's appearance and intellect is stock in trade for tabloid columnists (take a bow, Sarah Vine). Editors believe that is what sells papers.
Nor was there anything particularly nasty about the page layout, matching two pairs of eyes in line with the start of the piece. (The web version was far more egregious, with picture researchers digging out a photograph of Barkley in "gorilla" pose with a side-splittingly witty "missing link" caption.)
The real problem was not that he insulted Barkley, but that he insulted the whole of Liverpool. Again.
Can there be anyone on the paper who doesn't understand the problems involved in even straight reporting of the city, let alone the perils of publishing a gratuitous - and demonstrably unjustified - swipe at its people?
Why did no one in the extensive chain of command question it? Well, in spite of all the executive assessment of the material, it is entirely possible that the first person to read the column properly was the sub. They may have just ticked it up without thinking - if the paper can traduce all Muslims and all migrants with impunity, why not all Liverpudlians?
Or they may have dared to ask someone higher up: "Do we think this is ok?" and been told to get on with it and stop asking awkward questions.
And where in all this was Tony Gallagher? Editors may not read every word in their papers (though Andrew Neil did at the multi-supplemented Sunday Times), but any editor worth his salt makes sure that he sees certain pages: the leader, the splash, the big columns. With a loose cannon like MacKenzie on the staff, Gallagher would be a fool not to keep a close watch on what he was writing, even when on holiday - which he may well have been, given that it's Easter.
(Remember Rebekah Brooks's phone hacking trial testimony about how she kept tabs on what was going in the paper while she was away? Every editor I have ever worked for has been exactly the same. Control freakery is part of the job description.)
So Gallagher was either negligent in not checking on his columnist or incompetent in not recognising that the note was beyond the pale.
Unless he wanted rid of the man occupying a rather splendid top-floor office at the Baby Shard, courtesy of his friend Rebekah, and deliberately allowed him the rope to hang himself. But that would be a dangerous strategy, since whatever any contributor writes, it is the editor's choice - or judgment - whether to publish and, if it comes to it, be damned. It is, after all, the editor, not the reporter, who carries the can when a libellous story appears in print.
Which brings us to the second question: why the suspension and the statement disowning MacKenzie as though no one else had anything to do with publishing the offending article?
The News UK statement, reported on page 2 of the Sun on Saturday, says that the matter will be "fully investigated" when MacKenzie returns from holiday, but what is there to be investigated that requires his return? Imagine the conversation:
"Why did you write such a horrible piece?"
"Because that's what you pay me for."
"But it was really nasty."
"So why did you put it in the paper? Writers write, editors are supposed to edit. I didn't choose that gorilla picture on the website."
News UK knows that the Sun will never be accepted in Liverpool. The suspension and apology will change nothing. A paper that has made clear its scepticism about "race crime" incidents is unlikely to have been influenced by the mayor's complaint or a police investigation. Brazening it out is always the default position in the face of such challenges.
Except that, just at the moment, it is important for its parent company to be seen as a responsible news organisation. The O'Reilly furore at Fox News in America and Europe questioning Murdoch's suitability to take full control of the TV network he founded are making life quite difficult enough, thank you.
It is hard not to conclude that, just as an entire newspaper and its staff were sacrificed in a doomed attempt to save the Sky takeover after the hacking scandal in 2011, this time it is MacKenzie who is being tossed to the wolves.
Welcome to the post-Truth world, Kelvin.
PS: News UK may have suspended MacKenzie, but it still ran a full-page ad for his comparison website in Sunday's paper.
The advertisement in Sunday's paper, left, and the
"about us" page of the A Spokesman Said website
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Chris 16 April 2017 at 16:46
It's amazing the drivel that gets in the papers nowadays. I liked the paper when it had news worth reading. Perhaps I am showing my age?
To call The Sun a newspaper is an insult to the newspaper industry. It's a comic! MacKenzie is an odious thug.
jean 17 April 2017 at 11:37
Absolute rag...any journalists writing for that scum paper must be desperate or thick...as for McKenzie he is a no mark an insignificant piece of shit.
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A Journey to Italy and USA
The short film “Pale Mirrors”, directed by Salem Salavati will be screened in Italy and USA.
According to the Public Relations of TISFF, the short film “Pale Mirrors”, Produced by IYCS’s office in Sanandaj, will compete with films from all over the world to win the 10000$ cash prize of “Fan Boy Film Festival” which will be held on August in USA.
“Vision Corte Film Festival” is another destination of “Pale Mirror” which will be the host of to many other films during 11-17 July.
The festival offeres (five) special awards:
• Best Screenplay
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• Best Director
• Best actor in lead role
• Best actress in lead role
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Upper Canada District School Board » Community » Community Use of Schools
Program Definition:
Community Use of Schools is an initiative that supports access to school space outside of school hours for community groups. The complete policy and procedure can be accessed below.
Criteria for Qualifying for Reduced Rates:
It is the current practice of the Upper Canada District School Board to provide affordable access to not-for-profit groups subject to availability. This affordable access has been possible due to the Community Use of Schools Grant provided annually by the Ministry of Education.
The complete policy and procedure can be accessed by following the link below.
The policy and procedure will provide detailed information on the following items;
UCDSB Community Use of Schools Policy and Procedure
Click here to view the Policy and Procedure for Community Use (Policy 435 and Procedure 435.1)
How to access the on-line permit booking system
Interested groups should log into the on-line booking system to determine if the school facility is available. No community use shall prejudice the regular or extracurricular program of the school, either during or outside of school hours.
Community use permits are now generated on line. We are requesting all public organizations to create an account and input their request through the on-line booking system. The link below will redirect you to the on-line booking system where you can register your account as a new user. Once your account is active you will need to log in and complete a permit request.
Register at: http://ucdsb.ebasefm.com/communityuse/
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If you are going to paddle at night: Regulations state that canoes, kayaks, and all other manually driven vessels shall exhibit sidelights and a stern light, and shall exhibit at least one bright light, lantern, or flashlight from sunset to sunrise when not at dock.
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Kayaks are a kind of boat that is slim and small and is used by a limited number of people, often a single person at a time. In some other terms, it can also be mentioned as a canoe. It is considered to be a sport equipment by many, as the major use of this particular boat is generally in sports and aquatic races.
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Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) Class A: Every person on board under the age of 6 must wear an approved Type I, II, or III while the vessel is underway. Personal Watercraft (PWC): Everyone on or operating a PWC must wear an approved Type I, II, III or V PFD.
The legal limit for drinking and driving is a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% g/dL, and the same is true for operating a boat. This applies to any boat, including a canoe, kayak, or rowboat. Operating a boat under the influence of alcohol is a federal offense.
If 16 feet but less than 26 feet in length, your fee is $53.00. If 26 feet but less than 40 feet in length, your fee is $110.00. If 40 feet in length and over, your fee is $150.00.
Do you need a Boating License in Texas? Texas law requires all boat operators born on or after September 1, 1993, who will be operating a PWC, a motorized boat over 15 hp, or a sailboat over 14 feet in length to pass a boater safety course and to carry a boater education card.
To register your boat in Texas, you’ll pay a fee ranging from $32 to $150. You’ll also pay for a registration ID card and a certificate of title when registering your boat.
In Alberta, the fines and penalties for boating under the influence are the same as for driving a motor vehicle. … There is NO difference between drunk driving and drunk boating. In Alberta, if your boat is equipped with a permanent toilet, cooking facilities, sleeping facilities you may consume alcohol.
A watercraft license is not required for: Non-motorized watercraft 10 ft or less, or a watercraft owned by a person from another state and that state does not require licensing of that type of watercraft and it is not within Minnesota for more than 90 consecutive days. See MN Boating Guide for more information.
Boaters are required, by law, to wear life jackets on boats less than 16 feet in length or any canoe or kayak during the cold weather months from November 1 through April 30. This requirement is intended to protect boaters from the dangers of cold water shock if they fall into the water.
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Top Venice Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises
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Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
Visit Torcello, Murano, and Burano—three islands in the Venetian Lagoon—on this tour from Venice by motorboat. With a guide, watch glass being blown at a Murano glass factory, see historical cathedrals on Torcello, and admire exquisite handmade lace on Burano. This is a great way to see more than just the central sights of Venice and enjoy a cruise on the water. Select a departure time when booking.
Venice Gondola Ride and Serenade
Experience Venice in the most Venetian way possible: via a shared gondola ride while being serenaded. Choose between an afternoon or evening ride and then hop on the six-person gondola by a gondolier who is clad in traditional garb. Then begin the ride, as part of a group of eight different gondolas, with a singer aboard one of the boats. In addition to the song being sun to you, enjoy the sites of Venice's main landmarks, including the grand Canal and Palazzo Barberino.
Venice Super-Saver: Doge’s Palace, Walking Tour & Grand Canal Boat Tour
Explore the best of Venice at a 10% discount with this Super Saver combo of three popular tours. Skip the line at the Doge’s Palace, where you can wander through ornate public rooms and across the notorious Bridge of Sighs. You’ll also head to the front of the long queue at St Mark’s Basilica to tour the dazzling interior of this Byzantine masterpiece including Pala d'Oro and enjoy a guided walking tour of Venice’s hidden gems. Finally, cruise down the Grand Canal aboard a motorboat and soak in the majestic passing scenery.
Best of Venice Tour with St Mark’s Basilica and Grand Canal Boat tour
See the best of Venice in a day on a tour that combines a guided walk with a cruise along the bustling Grand Canal. Hear the history of St. Mark’s Square and Rialto Bridge from a guide, and visit St. Mark’s Basilica with a skip-the-line ticket to beat the long admission lines. Discover the tucked-away treasures of Venice’s backstreets and charming canals, and then finish on a high note: a water taxi cruise on the Grand Canal.
St Mark's Basilica After-Hours Group or Private Tour with Optional Doge's Palace
See the wonders of Venice's St. Mark's Basilica without the crowds during this after-hours, small-group tour. Learn about the basilica's famed mosaics from your guide and explore the crypt below the church to see where St. Mark's remains are said to lie. Upgrade to see the Doge's Palace after the basilica and wander the former home of the Venetian Republic's government.
Classic 30-Minute Gondola Ride in Venice
Explore Venice's famous canals on a guided gondola ride through the city. Meander beneath bridges and along quiet, peaceful stretches in a traditional Venetian boat, taking in sights such as the Rialto Bridge and Campo Manin as you go. Join up to five others—along with your expert gondolier—in enjoying one of Venice's most leisurely and original pastimes, and don't miss this chance to experience the Grand Canal from the water.
25 to 30 minutes
Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride
Explore the famous sites and hidden charms of Venice on this walking tour, followed by a ride through the city’s canals on an iconic gondola. Follow your local guide through a romantic maze of surrounding backstreets to discover some of Venice’s lesser-known gems. Learn the fascinating history of Venice as you wander through narrow alleys and over stone footbridges, and then hop aboard a Venetian gondola for a leisurely ride along the Grand Canal.
2 hours 9 minutes to 2 hours 27 minutes
Murano & Burano Islands Half Day Guided Tour by Private Boat
Explore the intricacies of two famed Italian handicrafts with a day trip from Venice to the nearby islands of Murano and Burano. Watch centuries-old glassblowing techniques in Murano, and marvel at the detailed stitches of exquisite Burano lace. Your knowledgeable guide will share the history of these two artisan islands while you visit local workshops and wander the picturesque streets.
Dolomite Mountains and Cortina Semi Private Day Trip from Venice
Get out of Venice for the day to visit the UNESCO-listed Dolomite Mountains. Led by a driver/tour escort, visit the chic mountain town of Cortina d'Ampezzo and enjoy free time to explore. Then see the stunning Lake Misurina as well as the Tre Cime di Lavaredo peaks, learning some history as you go. This small-group tour is reserved for up eight people to keep the experience as intimate as possible. Please note: From November 15th until the Tre Cime di Lavaredo re-opens this tour will visit Braies Lake and San Candido and substitute with Tre Cime di Lavaredo and Misurina. From November 23rd to January 6th you'll also visit the San Candido Christmas Market.
Skip the Line: Venice Walking Tour with St Mark's Basilica and Pala D'Oro
Discover the awe-inspiring St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice without the headache of long lines. Head to the front of the queue with your expert guide and step inside to admire the cathedral’s glittering gold mosaics, Pala d'Oro and embellished domes. Explore other architectural highlights of St. Mark’s Square and learn about Venice’s history as a seafaring superpower and Italian cultural capital. You also escape to quieter backstreets of Hidden Venice to visit lesser-known attractions and gain insight into daily Venetian life.
Legendary Venice St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace Group or Private Tour
Delve into Venetian history on this tour that showcases two of the city's most iconic structures and sheds light on the stories behind them both. Enjoy skip-the-line access to both popular attractions. Your first stop is legendary St. Mark's Basilica. Wander around the mosaic-covered interior and Byzantine treasures while a local guide fills you in on how this collection came to be. Then continue to the Doge’s Palace to explore the former political heart of Venice.
Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica Tour
Visit two of the most popular attractions in Venice on this guided tour of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Listen to your guide's commentary clearly with provided headsets and avoid hours-long queues with skip-the-line admission tickets. Entrance tickets to the Doge's Palace are also included for a hassle-free tour.
Venice Must-Sees: St Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Fast Track Tour
See two of Venice's top sights in one tour of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. Enjoy skip-the-line access to avoid the long lines that typically form outside these important attractions. Marvel at the golden mosaics that adorn the interior of St. Mark's Basilica, one of the finest masterpiece of Byzantine art. Walk through the ornately-decorated halls of the Doge's Palace and imagine life during the Venetian golden age. Immerse yourself in the history of Venice through two of its most important buildings.
Venice Sightseeing Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Explore the hidden corners of Venice on this walking tour and benefit from local knowledge. Stroll with a small group to the city square of Campo Santa Margherita, see the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, and visit the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari. Then cross the Rialto Bridge and walk past the Marco Polo House to St. Mark's Square. Upgrade for a private tour.
Venice Gondola Ride and Serenade with Dinner
Feel the romance of a classic Venetian experience with a serenaded gondola ride through Venice’s famed canals, capped off by dinner or lunch at a renowned local eatery. Settle into a traditional gondola boat for a ride through the Grand Canal and some of the city’s smaller waterways, while onboard musicians provide a passionate soundtrack of Italian ballads. Savor an authentic Venetian meal at the top-rated Hostaria Ai Coristi Restaurant to conclude your enchanted evening or afternoon tour.
Venice Canal Cruise: 2-Hour Grand Canal and Secret Canals Semi-Private tour
Discover Venice’s hidden gems on a 2-hour cruise through the city’s secret canals. Watch scenes of daily Venetian life as you glide through the lesser-known neighborhoods of Cannaregio, Dorsoduro and the Jewish Ghetto. A guide will share insight into the city’s history, architecture and local legends. For a grand finale, head out into the wider waters of the Grand Canal and float beneath the iconic Rialto Bridge. Numbers are limited to nine people on this small-group tour for a more intimate experience.
Venice Sunset Cruise by Typical Venetian Boat
Sail across the Venetian Lagoon on this romantic, 2-hour sunset cruise. Get a new perspective on the towering cathedrals and historic palazzos that line the isles of Venice from aboard a traditional Venetian boat. Pop open a half bottle of Prosecco and soak up the glorious sights of St Mark’s Basin and Venice Lido bathed in the golden light of sunset. Tour numbers are limited to 11 people to ensure an intimate, personalized experience.
Venice Super Saver: Skip-the-Line Doge's Palace and St Mark’s Basilica Tours plus Venice Walking Tour
See two of Venice’s most iconic attractions and save 10% when you book them together with this Super Saver. Head to the front of the long queues with skip-the-line access to the famed Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica. Learn the history behind these architectural wonders from your local guide, and explore some of Venice’s lesser-known sights on a walking tour. Complete both tours in the same day with a break in between to spend at your leisure, depending on the operational schedule.
Morning Venice Lagoon Cruise: Murano Island and Burano Island
The UNESCO-listed Venice Lagoon is home to over a hundred islands and this half-day visits two of the most popular—Murano and Burano. Enjoy magnificent views of Venice as you cruise out across the lagoon, visit Murano Island to discover its ancient tradition of glass-blowing, and admire Burano’s brightly colored waterfront on a walking tour.
Venice: Grand Canal by Gondola with commentary
Traverse the canals of Venice aboard a traditional gondola with your very own gondolier. Float along narrow waterways and hidden passages, admiring the beauty of one of Italy's most magical cities. Pass beneath centuries-old bridges and take in famous attractions such as St. Marks' Bell Tower and San Giorgio Island from the coziness of your flat-bottomed boat.
Venice Walking Tour plus Skip the Lines Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica Tours
Enjoy the best of Venice on this guided walking tour plus skip-the-line entry to the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica. Explore the best that the canal city has to offer, winding your way through narrow alleys, and see Venice's top attractions.
30-minute Private Gondola Ride in Venice
Reserve a classic Venetian experience with a private gondola ride through Venice’s romantic canals. Enjoy a beautifully crafted boat and professional gondolier just for your party as you glide down the Grand Canal and smaller waterways, passing historic palaces and landmarks like Mozart’s home and the Rialto Bridge. Book ahead to guarantee a private ride for you group and avoid the hassle of negotiating a price on the spot.
Group or Private Venice In a Day: Basilica San Marco, Doges Palace & Gondola
First time in Venice? Maximize your time in the city with a full-day itinerary that ticks off all the most memorable attractions. Stroll across the Rialto Bridge and browse the lively Rialto fish market, then hop aboard a traditional gondola for a romantic cruise along the Grand Canal. Next, access St. Mark’s Basilica and gaze down over the city from the cathedral’s rooftop terrace. Finally, enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the grandiose Doge’s Palace. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people ensuring a personalized experience.
Private Tour: Venice Gondola Ride with Serenade
Embark on a quintessential Venetian experience with a private, serenaded gondola ride through the famed canals of Venice. Glide past ancient palazzi and magnificent cathedrals on a traditional handcrafted gondola, while musicians serenade you with mood-setting Italian ballads. Gondolas have room for up to four passengers, so it’s the perfect opportunity for romance or an unforgettable family experience.
What are the best Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises in Venice?
The best Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises in Venice according to Viator travelers are:
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What Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises in Venice are 1 hour or less?
Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises in Venice that are 1 hour or less are:
What Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises in Venice are taking additional safety precautions?
These Venice experiences are providing additional COVID-19 safety measures:
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'Better call the police': Man taunts employees after refusing to wear mask inside Cherry Hill Dollar Tree
By Trish Hartman
CHERRY HILL, New Jersey (WPVI) -- A man was caught on video screaming at employees at a Cherry Hill, New Jersey dollar store after refusing to properly wear a face covering.
The woman, who filmed the Monday afternoon encounter on her phone, says she was shopping at the Dollar Tree on Kings Highway around 12:30 p.m. when she heard yelling at the front of the store.
"There was an employee trying to get a customer to put his mask on while she was ringing him up and he was refusing," said Shaun Honold, of Maple Shade.
In the video, an employee can be heard saying, "Put your mask on." The man replies, "No. I can't breathe. I have asthma." The employee says, "Yeah? So do I," and the man responds, "I don't care about you."
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As the situation became more intense, Honold said she pulled out her phone and started recording because she was concerned for her safety, after other incidents have escalated to violence.
"I realized this was getting bad quick," she said. "I was getting nervous for my own safety. So, I pulled out my phone and thought, 'Somebody needs to document this.'"
She added the man was carrying a large umbrella and started waving it around as he grew more agitated.
"I don't have no (expletive) virus," he said.
The employees said they were trying to enforce Gov. Phil Murphy's executive order, requiring a face covering to enter a business to prevent the spread of COVID-19. About a minute into the video, the employee threatens to call the police.
"Better call the police. Better call Governor Murphy," the man said.
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Honold said she was baffled since the man had the mask around his neck.
"There's no reason why he couldn't have pulled it over his face just to check out," she said.
Other shoppers were also shocked at the behavior.
"I think that's irrational. I think they're not thinking about other people that may have underlying issues," said Navi Perez of Pennsauken.
Action News reached out to Dollar Tree for comment, but have not heard back.
New Jersey State Police say with any incident - regarding mask-wearing or otherwise - you should call 911 if you fear for your safety.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people with moderate to severe asthma are at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19 and are advised to wear masks in public.
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Governor Newsom Has Signed AB 713 By Speaker pro Tem Kevin Mullin
Critical healthcare research data will be protected
Sacramento - Governor Newsom has signed AB 713, by Assembly Speaker pro Tem Kevin Mullin, which will protect health care operations from unintended consequences related to the implementation of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
“This legislation will protect patient care and limit unintended consequences for health care research and operations related to the implementation of the CCPA”, Mullin stated. “It will provide necessary clarification in areas critical to the life science industry’s ability to ensure appropriate privacy protection to participants in clinical trials and human subject research studies that we all rely on to generate lifesaving medical treatment.”
Medical research is critical to finding treatments for life threatening illnesses and it involves the utilization of real life patient information and experiences. When people offer to participate in clinical trials and studies, they do so with the expectation that the information that identifies them will be protected or in this case, de-identified.
AB 713, harmonizes the CCPA with existing confidentiality and privacy rules for certain health-related information and consequently avoids the potential unintended consequences the CCPA could have had on health-related information by safeguarding healthcare research. Given we are in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, the need for this law is critical.
“Patients are at the forefront of everything we do—whether in the hospital or in the research clinic, we always strive to improve and save patients’ lives. As we continue our fight against COVID-19, everything we know about the disease comes from medical research as we work around the clock to find solutions,” said Scott Whitaker, President and CEO of the Advanced Medical Technology Association, the largest medical technology trade association in the world. “Investing in this critical work must remain a top priority, so we applaud Assemblymember Mullin and the California Legislature for tackling this issue in this session and thank Governor Newsom for signing this bill.”
“This bill is a great reminder of what can be achieved when we sit down and talk about issues, even when they are extremely complex,” Mullin added. “The conversations around AB 713 showed that the various parties had much more in common than they realized. As a result, we have achieved a first in the nation patient privacy policy that bans re-identifying de-identified patient records outside a purely medical context which will protect patients and allow lifesaving research to continue.
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