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Iran Says It Resumes 20% Enrichment at Fordow Amid Growing Tensions With U.S.
Reuters - January 4, 2021 9:14 AM
By Parisa Hafezi
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran has resumed 20% uranium enrichment at an underground nuclear facility, the government said on Monday, breaching a 2015 nuclear pact with major powers and possibly complicating efforts by U.S. President-elect Joe Biden to rejoin the deal.
Benjamin Netanyahu, prime minister of Iran’s arch foe Israel, said the move was aimed at developing nuclear weapons and Israel would never allow Tehran to build them.
The enrichment decision, Iran’s latest contravention of the accord, coincides with increasing tensions between Iran and the United States in the last days of President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Tehran started violating the accord in 2019 in response to Trump’s withdrawal from the pact in 2018 and the reimposition of U.S. sanctions that had been lifted under the deal.
The agreement’s main aim was to extend the time Iran would need to produce enough fissile material for a nuclear bomb, if it chose to, to at least a year from roughly two to three months. It also lifted international sanctions against Tehran.
"A few minutes ago, the process of producing 20% enriched uranium has started in Fordow enrichment complex," government spokesman Ali Rabeie told Iranian state media.
The step was one of many mentioned in a law passed by Iran’s parliament last month in response to the killing of the country’s top nuclear scientist, which Tehran has blamed on Israel. Such moves by Iran could hinder attempts by the incoming Biden administration to re-enter the agreement.
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency is set to inform members on Monday about developments in Iran, the IAEA said, after the announcement by Tehran.
"Agency inspectors have been monitoring activities at the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant in Iran. Based on their information, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi is expected to submit a report to IAEA Member States later today," a spokesman for the nuclear watchdog said by email.
NUCLEAR WATCHDOG
In Brussels, an European Union Commission spokesperson said that the "move, if confirmed, would constitute a considerable departure from Iran’s commitments".
"All participants are interested in keeping deal alive. The deal will be kept alive as long as all participants keep their commitments."
EU said it would wait for a briefing by the head of the IAEA to EU member states before commenting further.
On Jan 1, the IAEA said Tehran had told the watchdog it planned to resume enrichment up to 20% at Fordow site, which is buried inside a mountain.
"The process of gas injection to centrifuges has started a few hours ago and the first product of uranium hexafluoride (UF6) gas will be available in a few hours," Rabeie said.
"The process has started after taking measures like informing the U.N. nuclear watchdog."
Iran had earlier breached the deal’s 3.67% limit on the purity to which it can enrich uranium, but it had only gone up to 4.5% so far, well short of the 20% level and of the 90% that is weapons-grade.
U.S. intelligence agencies and the IAEA believe Iran had a secret, coordinated nuclear weapons programme that it halted in 2003. Iran denies ever having had one.
In a statement in Jerusalem, Netanyahu said Iran’s enrichment decision could be explained only as a bid to "continue to carry out its intention to develop a military nuclear programme".
He added: "Israel will not allow Iran to produce nuclear weapons."
(Additional reporting by Jeffrey Heller in Jerusalem and Marine Strauss in Brussels, Writing by Parisa Hafezi; Editing by Alison Williams, William Maclean)
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Beef Fillet - brine?
By Bernie,
October 6, 2019 in Cooking
Location:Bribie island Queensland
While traveling, we had a meal at a restaurant where "she who must be obeyed" (search for Rumpole of the bailey) had a fillet steak & I had a lamb back strap. Mine was great.
Hers not so great.
When it was first served, I thought it looked big. About 1.5 inches thick but about 8 inches in diameter. It must have been a very large beast to have a fillet that big! I like fillet steak and have never seen one this diameter. It was not pressed down or flattened.
It was supposed to be medium rare and was coated in a re hydrated? dried shiitake mushroom sauce. The outside of the fillet was a little chewy and the inside was not tender like a fillet should be. She complained to me that the sauce was overpowering but when I tried it the sauce didn't seem to have much flavor, but the steak itself was very salty. I immediately thought it was corned beef. Its fibers were running the correct way but they seemed overly large & course.
If I didn't know better, I would say it had been over brined. The saltiness was in the meat itself not on the outside. It was not juicy like a medium rare steak should be.
Has anyone come across brining a fillet steak? For the life of me I can't imagine why you would want/need to.
Maybe it was from the last runner at the local thoroughbred races.
Makes NO sense to me either
gfweb
Location:Southern Chester Co.
What cut of beef is fillet steak? Doesn't sound like tenderloin
1 hour ago, gfweb said:
Misprint for fenny snake? After a bit of googling I found that in Australian usage there is such a thing as a "Scotch Fillet" steak, billed as a popular pub meal. Seems to match the description.
https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/fillet-steak-with-mushroom-sauce-17897
ElsieD
Location:Ottawa, Ontario
Seems to be a rib eye steak.
1 minute ago, ElsieD said:
Yes. There is also according to Arthur Le Caisne a cut called the "tender fillet": "Situated along the first dorsal vertebrae, it's a cut used in stews and casseroles, and sometimes as steak."
I wondered if "Scotch fillet" was modeled on "Scotch woodcock" or "Welsh rabbit".
OK to clear up the confusion a the fillet steak I was referring to is sometimes called the eye fillet. I think in USA its called a filet mignon but in the past (at least in Australia) this was often a filet steak with mushroom, though that differed by restaurants. (my guess the mignon was added to give a french feel and so add to the price charged)
The whole piece of meat is the tenderloin itself, when the small end is sliced cross grain it becomes "eye fillet"or "fillet mignon". Note that it is not cut from all the tenderloin only the small tail piece.
https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-a-filet-mignon-and-a-top-sirloin
A tenderloin would have to be huge to produce a eye fillet steak to be 8 inches in diameter. The beast that it was cut from would be impressive indeed.
The ribeye & sirloin and scotch fillet are different not cut from the same place although depending on the butchering technique (and the country I suspect) the tenderloin may be part of a cut of meat called a different name. An example is the T-Bone which has a section (small bit) of fillet steak (tenderloin) and a section of strip loin (sirloin).
Even were it cut from the thick end of a tenderloin, I cannot imagine why it would ever be brined.
By any other name, I can't believe what you describe is actually a cut from the tenderloin.
IndyRob
Brined Round Steak? That would be evil. But profitable.
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Theocritus Member EpicPosts: 7,860
Well... as the OP shows... the CoE forums have that covered pretty good!
Tiller Member EpicPosts: 9,028
Those forums remind so much of the Vanguard Saga of Heroes forums back in the day. Most of the ones defending will probably vanish like farts in the wind once they try the finished game like VG oh so many years ago.
The one big reason this game will flop?
Xeyska Moderator- "Locked by request. "
So some backer can come in and be like "me feelers are hurt, lock this thread plz!"
Yeah this is gonna go over really well with the millennial "mememememe" crowd
lol. I'm gonna come back to this thread so I can necro it in a few years for a good laugh.
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NeutralEvil Member UncommonPosts: 108
Tiller said:
You seem to know quite a bit about how it was locked!
I saw the "Locked by request" post too
Do you have any evidence to support it was a backer who requested it to be locked, and the reason they gave for them wanting to have it locked?
Of course, such freedom to disent gets the site and its community labeled as a bunch of negativity full of "haters" which is the price they pay for permitting some freedom of expression.
You have got to admit tho.. gamers.. and more so video gamers, are whiny complaining little bitches.. for the most part.. the few that aren't are typically either apathetic or assholes.
btdt said:
The only ones that have truly left are those who never said a single word on the forums. They just left. All those who spend even one moment on the forums return time and again. And they know it.
I used to believe this as well, until DDO went and screwed with raid loot.. I lost my shit on the forums.. and then quit the game. Haven't been back since, and never will go back, fuck them.
I also posted on the EQ forums.. but stopped playing in 2004, but that was it's own little thing.. with the Veeshan Uprising and some other stupid stuff, but I quit due to burn out and boredom, and never really had a bad thing to say about the game itself tho, there is that.
Sadly.. I am now dying out of GW2, and moving on to BDO.. but I can't stand BDO's UI... but. dammit they even have ass physics.
Tekkon Member UncommonPosts: 27
Afaik the only one that can request a lock on a thread is the OP. But why would the OP in this case want to lock the thread ... not to make anyone look bad, surely?
Dakeru Member EpicPosts: 3,797
Tekkon said:
Yeah it's more likely that the OP requested to have the thread closed, to make the community look bad, rather than the mod just placing a generic statement as reason to why it was locked.
What?...
Harbinger of Fools
Sovrath Member LegendaryPosts: 29,197
MadFrenchie Member LegendaryPosts: 8,505
That's what I was about to say: most all companies will at least pay lip service. But I've also seen legitimate feedback dismissed because it doesn't fit a key employee's "vision". Not as cut and dry as either Kano or Theo put it, mainly because we're talking about humans.
MadFrenchie said:
There's truth to that. If a company has a "vision" they will most likely stick to that vision.
Heck, I know my company has "a vision". But we are also very immersed in the whole NPS (Net Promoter Score) idea.
Not only that, but the idea that companies only look at constructive criticism really isn't telling the entire story either. We take surveys on denials; not because we expect customers to give us a business plan on how to do it better, but because even ranting and raving, there are trigger words that tell us how we can better help our customers understand denials so that, while they won't be happy with the outcome, they don't feel like we're attempting to cheat them.
I think to claim that companies want constructive criticism is kinda bs.
It's a case by case scenario... and not a surprise which one of them thrives and which ones fails.
Constructive criticism vs trolls scaring potential customers away is probably a pretty fine line.
Asm0deus Member EpicPosts: 3,341
DMKano said:
Making threads here that discuss moderation on other forums is pointless.
The mods here cant do anything about moderation on other sites, and same with userbase here - this is mmorpg.com forums.
You are bringing over trash from other forums here.
Not sure why mmorpg.com even allows this.
A little surprised you would say this. These forums are for discussions about all things CoE as such this is a good place to talk or discuss this isn't it?
Doesn't matter if you or some people happen to dislike the subject matter of this particular thread.
Like they say, "one man's trash is another man's treasure!"
Brenics ~ Just to point out I do believe Chris Roberts is going down as the man who cheated backers and took down crowdfunding for gaming.
as stated there is a difference between constructive criticism and 'snarky' criticism
i see a lot of constructive criticism on these forums, however it is often interwoven with snarky criticism and human nature for many lumps it all into one ball
i didn't come here as a result of caspian's words, nor is it my intent to shut down criticism - i have often mentioned that skepticism can be a healthy thing
if my own agenda was to drown out (or outnumber) the voice of skeptics i would have the members of our community come and upvote all the positive posts and downvote the negative ones, make posts/threads etc - we have quite a few members:
it wouldn't "drown out" anything tbh, because people's beliefs are just that, their own personal beliefs and opinions
there are people that believe there is a good chance that CoE will succeed and and launch, there are people that believe there is a good chance that CoE will not launch, or if it does it will be in a very watered down or altered version
the ones that make me chuckle, on both sides, are the fanatical extremists, who "know" that the project is going to succeed or fail, and deny the possibility of the existence of any other outcome, because just like extremists at opposite ends of the political scale, they will do anything to get their own message across, and believe that theirs is the only one true opinion
however when i filter out some of the snarky/trollish comments be they about Gantt charts or Caspian's personality, sometimes there is a very valid point being made
personally i think it is easy to be a detractor, because historically progress in anything has been paved by countless, and i mean countless, episodes of failure
however many of the attempts helped pave the way for future success
and every now and then, one of those attempts succeeds, and of those, NOBODY knows ahead of time if that specific attempt will succeed or fail
They need the hype to push their constant sales since they failed to attract a publisher.
let me correct this for you
SBS reached out to quite a few publishers, they also attracted a number of publishers who reached out to them first
SBS didn't come to an agreement with any of them that had terms that were agreeable to both the publisher and the developer, and decided to currently continue to develop the game independently as a result of the relatively strong support of the community backing the crowd funding
as of today the number is:
i don't think that we would find many people that believe that this number is anywhere close enough to bring to launch a project of this ambition
however factual data shows that crowd funding remains on an upward positive trend:
I don't have access to SBS's books for obvious reasons (and i don't think anybody else on these forums has either), so all i can do is speculate that SBS is going to try to rely on crowd funding to develop the game to a point where a lot of the financial risk, and therefore a lot of the control in development that publishers seek to have when backing/funding a game in the very early stages of development, is removed
it is a bold move that NOBODY "knows" if it will succeed or not
detractors will believe it was unwise and they should have secured a publisher upon any condition to ensure the game was published, even if it meant the game and its mechanics might be altered in dramatic ways
supporters will believe that it was a wise decision if it meant that the game will continue to be developed without compromise to its goals
personally i believe it's a good move since the option to go with a publisher is always on the table if you are willing to accept their terms - the further along you take the project, the more favorable those terms will be to the developer - i don't find fault in that - a publisher has every right to seek terms that favor them, a developer has every right to seek terms that favor them
the rest of us are the peanut gallery regardless of whether we are choosing to support the developer, or choosing to disagree with the developer
*Edited to correct some of the nasty typos and grammatical errors i am prone to making
Rommie10-284 Member UncommonPosts: 265
Yep, I've had this happen to me directly on a Test Server. From a generally beloved Developer too. At the moment it happened I seriously questioned how I was so wrong, am I that big an idiot? Afterward everyone else who saw it were like WTF (developer name) so it wasn't me being dumb, but feedback getting binned because it insulted a previously-unknown Sacred Cow.
Since then, holy crap it happens all the time, but that was the first time I got smacked in the face. The Square Enix devs are totally willing to soil the Wheaties publicly, no matter the legitimacy of a comment, Because Reasons! and I feel they are friendlier to feedback than other companies.
Avatars are people too
Mendel Member EpicPosts: 4,232
Logic, my dear, merely enables one to be wrong with great authority.
I would say it would depends on the criticism or how it was phrased. I've seen sooooo many posts over the years, usually from another site but then brought over here) where someone was crying because they were "just being honest" and then I would read their post and the only thing I wanted to do was delete it and ban them and send them to their room.
So again, it depends on how that criticism is phrased. Sadly, very few "gamers" seem to be able to make good constructive criticism instead just end up ranting and raving.
I agree, but companies still have a lot to learn from such frustrations. Frustration at that level does not come out of nowhere.
As Bill Gates put it: "Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning."
Let me counter your long and thorough post by simply pointing out that Caspien himself said that they would use The Kickstarter as seed money to attract an investor/publisher and that the fans would not be asked to bear the burden of fully funding the game. Not an exact quote but I’ll provide it if needed.
To my point, I don’t give a crap if he raised $1M or $4M or if it’s trending up or down As long as he needs constant sales due to his lack of secured funding he is going to have hyper sensitivity to criticism. He needs the hype to fund his company .
So whether you think it’s good or bad to have a publisher is really irrelevant to this conversation unless it pertains to how he handles criticism.
PS- Can you provide me the names of these supposed “quite a few” publishers that supposedly were attracted but turned down? Or even any proof at all that such happened?
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About the Editor, Kay Abraham
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Notes on the Town Board Meeting of April 22nd, 2013
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The Meeting was called to order at 7 PM by Joel Craig. Supervisor Roy Brown was absent because of a conflicting meeting, but was expected to arrive sometime during the meeting. Mike Mortenson, Don Westmore and Joan Snyder were in attendance, as well as Charlene Diehl, the Town Clerk and Tal Rippleyea, the Attorney.
The motions to accept the Minutes of the past meeting and to approve the payment of the audited bills were voted unanimously: All Aye. Mike Mortenson says they didn’t receive the e-mail with the information about the bills to pay and hopes the office will go back to the original way of handling the information.
Charlene advises that there will be new hours for the Town Clerk’s office on Mondays and Fridays the hours will be from 9 AM to 11AM.
Department Reports:
Highway Dept: Mike Mortenson says that the road sweeping has been completed; road shoulders are being trimmed along Best Lane and Viewmont. Culverts are being checked. Various parking lots have been repaired. The Town has received additional CHIP funds in the amount of $10,353.00 from the state to be used on various road projects. There has been some work on the Anchorage landing.
Sewer: George Sharpe, Jr. says there was an average flow of 24.000 gallons per day for the month, 3 dig requests. Stewarts had a sewer line collapse problem and they had to repair the line from their building to the main line connection.
Parks/Maintenance: Anthony Cidras reports the new LED lights have been installed and are a big improvement. He has been working on cleaning up the Ball Fields. He has filed a request for NY State Workforce Funding for a summer worker. Last year’s experience was very positive. He says the chip pile has been moved close to the trail head closer to where it is commonly used. The Town has had two community cleanups. The Roadside cleanup generated 500 lbs of garbage; the Riversweep generated over 1,000 lbs, not counting the tires and metal that was picked up. He thanks the Overington Family, the Cub Scouts, and all others who assisted in the work.
Anthony requests permission to purchase a posthole digger. Now he has to borrow it from the highway department and yet he can use it for many small jobs OTHER than digging postholes, such as planting and other tasks. Cost is $1,189.00 plus $308.00 for the complete rig. Money is available in his budget. Board: All Aye
Police Department: Roger Rekow reports that there were 148.25 hours of patrol service last month, and included the following actions: 23 tickets, 30 warnings, I parking ticket, 1 DWI citation, 1 Aggravated Vehicle Operation, 1 criminal mischief, and 1 grand larceny [the patio furniture theft]. Patrol visits were: 33 Cheviot, 33 Anchorage, 33 Schools. 30 Palatine Park, and 18 Dales Bridge.
Economic Development: Bruce Bohnsack reports that after much discussion there will be 2 kiosks placed on Main Street just East of Otto’s Market on a part of the lawn of Fingar Insurance. They will purchase a bench for the area carved out for this civic amenity. There will be a place for flyers and brochures to be placed as well as for notices about events, meetings, etc. They want to be sure they coordinate with the sidewalk changes so they don’t have to move or re-do their work. Joel says he hopes it can be in place for the summer high-use season. The Economic Development Committee met with School Board President Eric Mortenson and other school officials to discuss the need for greater communication and more coordination between the Town and The Schools. The new Town sign has been designed and Norman Mintz, who has designed it, needs to get together with Board members to finalize the project.
Park /Committee: The committee raised almost $1,000.00 from their recent Sub Sale. They are planning a Community Picnic on July 20th complete with lawn games and music to enjoy. More later!
Old Business; Joel reminds residents that they are still looking for volunteers for the Planning Board, the ZBA and for the Ethics Committee.
New Police AR15 Rifles: The Police Department has requested to purchase 2 new AR15 Automatic Rifles at the cost of $750.00 each. Discussion by Board Members: Mike Mortenson has discussed this issue with other Police departments Administrators. He had leaned towards a NO vote but recent events have changed his mind. Joel said he was concerned about training and how these rifles would be used. Don Westmore said he was appalled about the increasingly powerful weapons in use in the Country. The decision to purchase two additional firearms bothered him. He said such arms would have been no use in the past event in Boston, nor in a train.. [A reference to the two arrested in Canada who planned to take arms on the train from Montreal to New York City] However, if there are to be such weapons in the town it is better that they are in the hands of the police and he will reluctantly vote yes. Joan Snyder said that if the Police say they need them they should have them. All vote Aye.
Derelict Properties: Town Attorney says the town is now in the position to take the next legal steps to clean ou one of the properties. The other one has made an effort to remedy the situation, but needs to be followed up to see that cleanup is completed. The Board agrees to take the next step with an All Aye Vote. In addition they vote to approve the Zoning Officer’s request to authorize and serve a summons to a property owner. All Aye.
Town’s Summer Recreational Program: The program will be essentially the same as it was last year. [Last year’s Program was very successful. The Town has apparently lined up adult supervision/administration to replace Austin who ran it last year].* See additional information at end of this report.
Lasher Park Kayak/Canoe Project: Don Westmore presented plans to establish facilities for a launching area for Kayaks and Canoes that will enable Germantown to be included in the recreational maps of the Hudson as a destination for these small craft as they ply the Hudson River. He has lined up basic support from individuals and an association of Kayakers. He hopes it will be included in the “Hudson River Valley Ramble” which takes place on the four weekends in September. He hopes that Germantown could host an event. More information will follow.
Bruce Bohnsack asks the Town to help with the installation of a new replacement GTEL web camera, which will be a considerable upgrade of what is currently set up at the Shore. The new camera will provide continuous motion and in full color. He needs to install a Fiber Optic connection and would like the Town’s permission to place it on a more suitable location on the side of the building rather than keeping it attached to the pole where it is now.
He also asks if the Town could host the site for “12526.BIZ” on its website. They seemed to be agreeable to both of these suggestions, but no vote was necessary..
Roy Brown still has not arrived so Joel Craig goes over the items he has information about as the “Supervisor’s Report”;
The Sidewalk Project. There are only 2 properties left to map out for the final design and after that the engineering can begin the actual work on the first segment. [“Shovel Ready?]
He notes that there will be a review conducted by the Town Attorney prior to the next Planning Board meeting to begin at 5:30. The regular meeting will begin at 7 PM. * See further information at the end of this report.
The Town is concerned about the condition of the new roof on the Garage. The wrong nails were used and the holes are rusting out. The roof was done only 2 years ago and the Town is looking for what their options are to get it redone properly without a cost to the town.
The Financial Audit is progressing. The firm should be able to present its report to the Board in 6 weeks.
The Playground work is completed and all paths are clear and filled with chips.
Tom Bower, former chairman of the ZBA rose to speak; He was very distressed to see the number of fully-grown mature trees that have been cut down, apparently to make room for the new soccer field. He feels that the cutting has ruined the barrier between the parkland and the houses and road (and its noise) that border the park. He also feels that the family that donated the land would be heartbroken to see the destruction of the quiet woodland just to satisfy soccer players. He says the trees were a town asset that cannot easily be replaced.
There was no reply from any of the Board Members.
The Board adjourned for an executive session at 7:55 PM and most attendees and I departed. However the Board came back and re-convened the meeting, Roy now being present to take the following action. From notes from Don Westmore:
1. Summer program. On recommendation from the firm hired to restore Palatine Park lake, and with agreement by the Parks Commission, the Board decided to suspend swimming until next year to allow more aggressive treatment, including thoroughly cleaning the inlet and outflow channels. These measures will make subsequent maintenance easier and more effective. None of the measures use chemicals. Roy will investigate offering alternative swimming lessons at nearby facilities, to be funded partially with savings from not having to hire lifeguards.
2. Roy and Don had a highly constructive meeting with the Parks Commission, Little League President Meacher, and Soccer League President (?) to discuss reconfiguring the ball fields to accommodate both sports’ needs more effectively, as well as refurbishing or replacing the snack bar building. We requested a more detailed set of requests, including a notional drawing of how the reconfiguration would look, divided into immediate needs and longer term goals. Meacher promised to provide a five year plan that he said aimed to make Germantown a more important venue for Little League games, perhaps including night games under lights. It was also noted that the number of soccer players has increased, while Little League numbers have fallen.
The meeting was adjourned about 8:30 PM
The next Town Board meeting is scheduled for Monday May 20, 2013 at 7 PM.
Additions, corrections welcomed
Kay Abraham 537-5404
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6.9 Controlling the Prompt
The value of the variable PROMPT_COMMAND is examined just before Bash prints each primary prompt. If PROMPT_COMMAND is set and has a non-null value, then the value is executed just as if it had been typed on the command line.
In addition, the following table describes the special characters which can appear in the prompt variables PS0, PS1, PS2, and PS4:
A bell character.
The date, in "Weekday Month Date" format (e.g., "Tue May 26").
The format is passed to strftime(3) and the result is inserted into the prompt string; an empty format results in a locale-specific time representation. The braces are required.
An escape character.
The hostname, up to the first ‘.’.
The hostname.
The number of jobs currently managed by the shell.
The basename of the shell’s terminal device name.
A newline.
A carriage return.
The name of the shell, the basename of $0 (the portion following the final slash).
The time, in 24-hour HH:MM:SS format.
The time, in 12-hour am/pm format.
The time, in 24-hour HH:MM format.
The username of the current user.
The version of Bash (e.g., 2.00)
The release of Bash, version + patchlevel (e.g., 2.00.0)
The current working directory, with $HOME abbreviated with a tilde (uses the $PROMPT_DIRTRIM variable).
The basename of $PWD, with $HOME abbreviated with a tilde.
The history number of this command.
The command number of this command.
If the effective uid is 0, #, otherwise $.
The character whose ASCII code is the octal value nnn.
A backslash.
Begin a sequence of non-printing characters. This could be used to embed a terminal control sequence into the prompt.
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Someone Performed The Halo Theme On Harp And It’s Incredible
The social platform TikTok has become a global sensation and is the very definition of the duality of social media. While the platform is unfortunately home to ugly trolls and sometimes questionable content, it is also the source of inspiring creativity and wonderful talent, including exquisite harpist Kristan Toczko.
The professional’s presence ventured into video game territory when Toczko began taking followers’ suggestions of what to play. The harpist plucked her way through an impressive collection of iconic melodies from pop culture, including themes from Final Fantasy and The Legend of Zelda. One post caught the attention of Redditor “frito5867” who shared Toczko’s cover of the Halo theme with fellow fans. The post has received 16.7k upvotes in under 24 hours, where Halo fans flocked to show their appreciation.
The leading comment simply asked “Why did it stop?” Another Redditor confirmed that they downloaded the TikTok app just to follow Toczko. Other comments stated that Martin O’Donnell–one of the composers along with Michael Salvatori who created the theme–would be proud of the harpist’s rendition, and Community Manager at 343 Industries John Junyszek was also tagged when one fan stated: “Have this lady hired!” The response was an emotional one from fans, with most reporting chills, reflections on the franchise, and even out-of-body experiences.
Kristan Toczko is known as “one of Canada’s premier harpists” with a jam-packed resume bursting with impressive accolades. First place winner of the OSM Standard Life Competition, named a CBC Radio-Canada Young Artist, and known for sharing the stage with various artists–including Josh Groban, Evanescence, and Sarah McLachlan–only scratches the surface of Toczko’s achievements. Toczko’s mesmerizing performances have now broken the boundaries of TikTok, inviting a wider audience to lap up her unforgettable skill.
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His Name Was Edgar Quimby
Lobotomy — surgery that destroys the frontal lobe of the brain, leaving the patient catatonic
Rothering — translation from German – red herring
Red Herring — something that confuses or diverts attention from something else
Asylum, crazy house, funny farm, loony bin, nuthouse, he scribbled.
“We don’t use the word nuthouse, Mr. Rothering.”
Bobby turned to see the psychiatrist reading over his shoulder. “I just scribble sometimes when I’m thinking,” the journalist replied.
“What were you hoping to achieve here today?”
Bobby rubbed his palms into his eyes. “Seems this was a bad idea.”
Bobby Rothering has always been a precocious pupil. Light years ahead of his peers, he scored a perfect on his ACT and wound up on a full scholarship at Tulane University. But instead of dedicating himself to his studies, he partied himself into an academic probation that only a perfect senior project could pull him out of.
He thought he had one. His assignment was to do an interview and then write a thesis on his research. Previous students had interviewed politicians or local New Orleans celebrities, an idea that Bobby felt was beneath him. His girlfriend, Nikki, was in the same boat. He planned for them to do their projects together. The journalist’s Hail Mary pass involved going to the state’s asylum, Nikki in Louisiana and Bobby in the neighboring state of Mississippi, and interviewing patients who suffer from paranoid delusion. He wanted to question people who believed they were celebrities and treat them like their stories were true. It would be an innovative idea, worth an A, but so far, the people had been so crazy he couldn’t even get two cohesive sentences.
“Mr. Rothering, what did you expect? These people are mentally ill.”
Bobby hung his head in defeat. “Yeah, that’s what my girlfriend said.”
“As part of our treatment, we try not to pander to our patient’s delusions. However, I have a patient who is scheduled for a lobotomy tomorrow morning at 7:00 AM.”
“Doctors still do those?”
“Only in extreme cases where treatment is no longer an option, so, I see no reason why your encouraging his delusions will matter.”
“You think I’ll get a story?”
“You will find his story as complex and creative as they come. I have been here nine years and his story has never changed.”
That’s how Bobby Rothering met Edgar Quimby, the self-proclaimed traveler from the stars.
Since Mr. Quimby had stabbed orderlies, taken doctors hostage, and even escaped out of padded cells, Bobby was expecting a vile, menacing figure. What he found was a frail old man strapped down like Harry Houdini. Despite the anti-biting mask, the man looked more like Gilbert Godfrey than the Hannibal Lecter he was expecting.
Weakling, nerd, milquetoast, molly-coddle, he scribbled.
Quimby’s voice had an eerie depth that made the interviewer feel like he had misjudged the menacing patient. “Who might you be? Unkempt hair, two days worth of sporadic beard growth, intelligent eyes.. let me guess. College student.”
Bobby smiled and Quimby continued, “Am I some creature that merits study?”
The psychiatrist interrupted with a smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes, “Mr. Rothering is a journalist who is interested in your story. Perhaps if your mysterious, uh, soul mate, does exist, his investigation could reveal that.”
Soul mate, Eve, Juliet, Josephine, Buttercup,
The straight-jacketed schizophrenic said, “All your promises and I am still separated from my Zana. I don’t believe anything you say.”
Bobby was beginning to think this was another goose chase until the little man said, “Maybe an arrangement can.. be made. IF I could possibly have one of those cigarettes I smell lingering on you, Mr. Journalist. I will tell you a story that, no doubt, the good doctor will try to persuade you that I channeled from the dearly departed Isaac Asimov or the illustrious Arthur C. Clarke, but I assure you, it’s all true.”
Smokes, jokes, cancer sticks, ciggies, coffin nails.
The student looked to the shrink for permission and the doctor nodded. Bobby pulled the pack out of his leather jacket and thought, It doesn’t matter if he gets lung cancer, they’re about to scramble his brain like an omelet. He held a camel through the mask until Quimby had smoked half, then began the interview.
“So, who is this Zana you’re searching for? I heard the doctor say ‘soul mate’.”
Soul, spirit, ether, life force.
The patient’s eyes warmed. “Oh. That and much more. She was my mate for over a thousand years on the planet we came from. Then we spent another nine centuries together on our way here. She’s my everything.”
This is exactly what I am looking for. Bobby made himself more comfortable. “Planet?”
Wacko, mashugana, aluminum foil hats.
“It was a wonderful world we called Leelexlu.”
“I’m not familiar with that planet.”
“Because it doesn’t exist.”
“It did exist, it just doesn’t now. If I may, life was only able to evolve on Earth because of your little sun. A puny sun like yours takes billions of years to run out of fuel, giving life time to evolve. Leelexlu orbited around a red giant a million times larger than your sun. The problem with large suns are, by the time life evolves enough to understand what a supernova is, they are inevitably destroyed by one. That leaves no time for the more advanced scientific pursuits like space travel.”
“Obviously your people found the time, since you are here.”
“My people were originally from the veil nebula where our little sun supernova’d. Around sixty thousand years ago, we migrated to Leelexlu in what’s now the crab nebula.”
“Why did you come to Earth?”
“In Earth time, July 4, 1054, our star, which we called Theos, went supernova and there was an explosion so massive that planets shot around like pinballs.”
“But you and Zana survived?”
“We all knew it was coming. It was the neutrinos.”
“Theos had run out of neutrinos, star fuel. Leelexlu was doomed.”
“And only two of you came? Why not all of you?”
“Horror stories, mostly. The journey to the crab nebula was long. 50,000 on a trip for 12,000 Earth years, and when we landed the first leaders became jailers and volunteers became slave labor. It was a dark time that even 40,000 years later, no one wanted to revisit.”
“Why did you and Zana come?”
“A love so strong, we could not bear to separate.”
“How long were you on the ship?”
“850 years.”
“How far did you travel?”
“6000 light years.”
“You traveled more than 7 times the speed of light? Now, I’m not a scientist, but I have read enough science fiction to know that the G forces exerted on a human body at that speed would unmake a living cell. So, can you tell me how two organic bodies could possibly survive such a speed?”
Beyond the mask, the insane astronaut’s lips formed a pencil thin smile, “Good eye, you are a credit to your profession. The answer is simple. We weren’t wearing them.”
“What? Impossible!”
“You only say that because you have never heard of the Ethereal Transmogrifier.”
“Trans what?”
“A machine that separates the 21 grams of Ethereal matter from that meat sack you call a body. Mr. Rothering, you are not your body. You are a living soul.”
“And this..this..”
“Ethereal Transmogrifier.”
“Yes, that. It separates the soul? For what? Why would anyone even attempt something like that?!”
“To treat an illness of the soul.” Quimby replied softly.
“Mental illness?” Bobby tried to clarify.
“No. For example, Leland Babineaux in room 69 has OCD. He washes his hands until they bleed. His brain is defective and it manifests in his behavior. He takes medicine. He’s cured. Mental illness. Jeffrey Dahmer finds ecstasy in killing human beings and eating their body parts. No medicine will ever make him normal. Illness of the soul. On my planet, we could remove his soul, repair it, put in back in the shell, and then trust him with our younglings.”
Transmigration, psyche, ego, essence, geflings.
“By using the transmogrifier, we left a dying world, existing as our living souls. Spirits need no food, water, or air, so every bit of our ship was used for navigation and propulsion.”
Bobby shook his head to clear the cobwebs. “Well, you are not a spirit now. You’re Edgar Quimby.”
“I’m getting to that. Our ship was only designed for one trip. Because even a 20 megaton explosion can’t destroy a soul, all we needed was a place to crash. On June 30, 1908 at 2:30AM over Siberia, we entered the atmosphere. The explosion vaporized our ship, leveled a half million acres of trees, and yet not one human was dead.”
“Everything went according to plan?”
“Yes, until we tried to communicate with the indigenous life.”
“How could you communicate with people if you were a spirit?”
“Wisdom from the mouth of babes. We couldn’t! It was a serious miscalculation. You see, on Leelexlu, we don’t communicate with sounds. Mouths were for eating, kissing, and laughter, but communication was done mentally. All I have to do is think it, and you would hear it. According to our research, you were so similar to us that we assumed you communicated the same way.”
“Telepathy.”
“How could you make such an error?” Bobby couldn’t keep the sarcasm from his voice.
Edgar replied indignantly, “Error? Onions on your Whopper is an error. This was catastrophic failure.”
How did he know I don’t like onions on my Whopper? “You haven’t told me how you became Edgar Quimby.”
“This whole mess started when I got the bright idea to stand inside a human to see if he could hear me. He couldn’t. But our souls bonded somehow and we shared his body. I wasn’t at the controls, but I could experience everything he felt and leave whenever I chose.”
“What did you do then?”
“Sir, I was madly in love with the most wonderful woman in the galaxy and I hadn’t touched her for 850 years. I wanted to make love to her.”
“All we had to do was find a couple making love and inhabit their bodies. It was amazing. I couldn’t even see the shell. I saw only Zana. We went on that way for decades, exploring the planet, learning the customs, and making love. Then things took a nasty turn. On Leelexlu there was no form of vice. No drugs. No drink. We have never even imagined such a thing. At first it was alcohol, then marijuana, later it was harder drugs like heroin and cocaine. That was how we discovered the greatest thrill of all.. death.”
Bobby was at a loss for words. Quimby knew he had a captive audience, so he continued. “We observed an odd phenomenon. The human spirit becomes… agitated… maybe excited is more accurate, just before it dies. There is a glow that is utter ecstasy. Just before the human soul was sucked out, to what we assumed was death, despite an immense pull to follow it, we leapt free. The longer we waited, the greater the rush. On September 15, 1954, we jumped into a couple making love in Biloxi Mississippi. They had a few shots of whiskey as they left lover’s lane, so we stayed as passengers. On the way, they began to glow.
“What a day! Made love to my Zana, drank Kentucky bourbon, and with the lingering taste of a Chesterfield still on my lips, I was about to feel the ultimate rush of their death. Just before the lovers were killed in a head-on collision, for a split second, I was distracted. The body I inhabited looked lovingly at his girl, but I only saw my Zana.”
Quimby shook his head, wishing he could wipe the tears that were spilling down his cheeks.
“That’s all it took. That one distracted moment and we didn’t jump out in time.”
“This happened. Edgar Quimby happened! We were wrong about death. The souls didn’t die, they were recycled. The next thing I knew, I was suckling at my mother’s breast. Reborn.”
“But..but, how is that possible?”
“I have been asking myself that for 58 years.”
“And you never saw Zana again?”
“Oh, I saw her. That’s how I ended up here. My biological family and I went on a trip to New Orleans and rode on the St. Charles street car. We passed a car going the other way, and there she was. The dark-haired, hazel-eyed little princess was my Zana.”
“Tell him what happened next, Mr. Quimby,” the doctor commanded.
“It is not the cause of my problem, it’s the result!” Quimby spat.
“You never told this story before your accident,” the psychiatrist exposed.
The patient said through clenched teeth, “I was biding my time until I found her!”
The doctor filled in, “Mr. Quimby fell.”
“Leapt,” he corrected.
“Leapt, then, and was dragged under a hundred-ton street car, causing massive damage to his brain. When he awoke, he believed this alien story.”
“I always believed it. I couldn’t tell everyone I was from outer space!”
“Let’s talk about your family, shall we? Lee Quimby , father; Alexis Quimby, mother; Louise or Lou Quimby, sister – Lee, Lex, Lu.” The doctor said grimly.
“That’s synchronicity!”
The doctor turned to Bobby, “The stories are shattered pieces of his damaged brain put together. His mother said his room was covered in every kind of science fiction, Asimov, Lovecraft, and H.G. Wells.”
The patient thrashed with rage.
Delusion, mirage, hallucination, make believe.
“I am a prisoner! Held captive!” Quimby quaked. A buckle suddenly came loose on the straight jacket and the psychopath grabbed the doctor by the throat with a power his frail body didn’t appear to possess. Immediately, the orderly struck the lethal lunatic with a sedative that quieted Quimby.
The startled student left the asylum after midnight and spent the night in a motel. The next morning at 7:00AM, the time of the old man’s lobotomy, Bobby thought, That’s the end of Edgar Quimby.
Back at home, Bobby was working on his research paper with his notes scattered around the table when Nikki arrived.
“Hey, Baby. I see you got home before me.” She let out a sigh and started unpacking her notes. Bobby leaned over and kissed her, then went back to writing. “I can see you’ve got a smoking story. Why don’t you take a break and tell me about it so I can take my mind off the last 48 hours?”
The relentless reporter began telling the story of Edgar Quimby. He talked of Leelexlu, the supernova, and the love of Quimby for the imaginary Zana. Then he ended with the undisputed proof the doctor presented of Quimby’s illness, the violence he witnessed, and finally the lobotomy that would silence him permanently.
Her tired face grew ever paler through the telling until he reached the lobotomy. She ran to the kitchen, almost vomiting. After a few minutes she reappeared with a bottle of bourbon and two glasses.
“I don’t want any, Sweetie, I’m writing.”
She downed both shots and said, “It wasn’t for you.”
“Nikki, you don’t even drink bourbon. Are you alright?”
She pulled a legal pad from her bag and said, “I was late because I was trying to talk the shrinks out of my patient’s lobotomy. I couldn’t and now she’s a vegetable. These are my notes.”
As she poured and then down a third shot, Bobby read her notes.
Female-born September 15, 1954
Only answers to Zana
Planet Leelexlu
Searching for a boy she saw on a street car in 1966.
Lobotomy, xenocide, last of a dying breed, star –crossed lovers, he scribbled.
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Groot Constantia’s Grand Constance goes Platinum with 98 points in the Decanter Asia Wine Awards
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Groot Constantia’s 2013 Grand Constance wine has achieved the highest possible accolade at the recent Decanter Asia Wine Awards. Surpassing Gold, Grand Constance received Platinum for being the Best South African Sweet Wine – achieving a rare 98 points out of a possible 100, and being classed as “exceptional”.
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“This latest award reinforces the fact that the terroir at Groot Constantia is perfect for the production of this centuries old liquid gold that has made Constantia wine famous for more than 300 years. Our dedicated production team have once again made us proud! After all, it’s not everyday that a wine scores 98 points at the Decanter Asia Awards. I am truly excited about the future of Grand Constance.”
A rich and fascinating history
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Betts said it was notable both that the body's response kept blood sugar and lipids under control after such a big meal, and that it was possible for participants to consume so much excess food.
When eating until full, they averaged the equivalent of a large pizza. When eating until maximally full, they ate about two large pizzas, Betts said.
"We expected people to eat more when they were asked to go beyond full, but we expected that to be slightly more," Betts said. "We were really amazed that it was almost exactly 100% more."
The study was published online recently in the British Journal of Nutrition.
Betts and one of his co-authors stumbled upon the idea for the study while traveling to a conference. The only open airport restaurant was a McDonald's, so they each got a McMuffin breakfast sandwich.
"We ate those and enjoyed them and said, 'Oh, I could eat another one,'" Betts said. "That prompted a discussion of 'How many do you think you could eat?' and 'What would be the physiological responses to eating more and more?'"
While researching during the long flight, they discovered there had been no previous studies about eating beyond full, Betts said.
They chose pizza because it tastes good, so people would keep eating. Its high fat and carbohydrate content offered a big challenge to the body, Betts said.
Typically, blood sugar and blood lipids increase in response to how much a person eats, Betts said. A small meal will result in fewer changes than a medium meal, for example.
Yet, after overeating, blood sugar was no higher than after a normal meal. Blood lipids such as triglycerides were slightly higher, even though fat consumption was double. Insulin, which is released to control blood sugar, was 50% higher than normal. Hormones that increase feelings of fullness changed the most.
Connie Diekman, a food nutrition consultant in St. Louis, said the study documents what scientists already understand about the body and its ability to process food. Sometimes people get confused when wondering whether they are eating right, should consume fewer carbs, eat fewer fats or should try something like a Keto diet or intermittent fasting, Diekman said.
"I think it does demonstrate very nicely that our body knows what to do with the food we eat. It knows how to fuel us well," Diekman said.
Of course, Diekman added, constant overeating would challenge how well insulin can do its job and how well the body can move fat without having a lingering impact on blood lipids. This shows that it's OK to have a larger meal for a special occasion, she said.
"You should enjoy the meal," Diekman said, "and then you get back to your regular eating plan."
The study was limited to individuals who were healthy and lean. They ranged in age from 24 to 37. Only men volunteered. A future study may look at the impact of overeating on people who are overweight or have health issues, Betts said.
Though a one-time indulgent meal appears to be fine for a healthy person, Betts said that he hopes the message is clear that this isn't meant for people who are unhealthy or for indulging all the time.
"If you've got a diet that is already really very healthy and an active lifestyle to go with it, then these overindulgences can be even more frequent without imbalancing everything else," Betts said. "How often is too often really comes down to wider choices in the lifestyle."
There's more on eating healthy at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
SOURCES: James Betts, Ph.D., professor, metabolic physiology, Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism, University of Bath, England; Connie Diekman, M.Ed., R.D., L.D., food nutrition consultant, St. Louis; British Journal of Nutrition, April 6, 2020, online
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Urgent Announcement!
Dear parents;
All three campuses in our area is closed due to no water.
Please come and pick up your children.
School will be open on Monday, April 9.
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Dear parents, school playground is closed due to maintenance.
Students will go to other locations around the building for recess until the playground is ready.
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Las Escuelas Públicas Harmony ofrecen programas vocacionales en Agricultura, Alimentación y Recursos Naturales; Arquitectura y Construcción; Artes, Tecnología de Audio / Video y Comunicaciones; Administración de Negocios y Administración; Educación y Entrenamiento; Finanzas; Gobierno y Administración Pública; Ciencias de la salud; Hospitalidad y Turismo; Recursos Humanos; Tecnología de la Información; Derecho; Seguridad Pública, Correccionales y Seguridad; Manufactura; Mercadeo; Ciencias, Tecnología, Ingeniería y Matemáticas; Transporte, Distribución y Logística. La admisión a estos programas se basa en el número de estudiantes de secundaria registrados en las Escuelas Públicas Harmony.
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Las Escuelas Públicas Harmony tomarán las medidas necesarias para asegurar que la falta de habilidad en el uso del inglés no sea un obstáculo para la admisión y participación en todos los programas educativos y CTE.
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Home News Queensland Going It Alone On Medical Cannabis Trial
Queensland Going It Alone On Medical Cannabis Trial
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It’s been reported Queensland will stage its own medical cannabis trial after negotiations regarding a joint program with New South Wales broke down.
As recently as October, the Palaszczuk government said it would work with NSW on a trial of the cannabis based epilepsy medication Epidiolex; which was to involve the treatment of children.
The Courier Mail reports the state will now run its own trial; with a study due to start at Brisbane’s Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital within months.
The Courier Mail states it believes the partnership broke down after New South Wales was reluctant to enroll patients from Queensland; even though the Queensland state government was prepared to kick in three million dollars towards the trials.
Just prior to the news, the Queensland Liberal National Party said the program had become “delayed and entangled in a bureaucratic quagmire”.
“This time last year Minister Dick said the government would ‘work on this very quickly and try to get it done as soon as possible’ but in the last 12 months nothing has changed,” said Shadow Health Minister Mark McArdle yesterday.
Regardless of how this plays out, there are high hopes attached to the Epidiolex program. The medication’s makers, UK based GW Pharmaceuticals, recently reported Epidiolex achieved a significant reduction in convulsive seizures in a particularly severe form of drug-resistant epilepsy associated with Dravet Syndrome.
According to GW Pharmaceuticals, 6.3 per 1000 children are diagnosed with epilepsy in the United States and up to 20% of these cases demonstrate resistance to current medications.
The company says it is currently focusing on treatment of Dravet Syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome. These syndromes can see children suffering seizures dozens of times a day, which can consequently lead to brain damage.
Epidiolex is based on the non-intoxicating cannabinoid, cannabidiol (CBD).
In other recent related news from Queensland, in March the state government released its Public Health (Medicinal Cannabis) Bill 2016 for public consultation. It also published an overview of medicinal cannabis including information on potential health benefits, the state of the market, major products and legislative issues.
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Interview with a school lunch
On February 7, 2014 February 7, 2014 By The Existential Baker and The Existential's WifeIn Uncategorized
When someone as old as The Existential Baker thinks about school lunch it brings up an image of an old lady wearing a hideous hairnet, dirty worn cafeteria uniforms, possessing suspicious personal hygienic habits sneering at me to take my meatloaf and move my tray down the line. A few steps further was what could be her older sister tossing a small dish of canned peaches on my tray and not saying a word but signifying with her head that I should continue on. Up next were rows of milk containers of which I was expected to grab for myself as I move to pay the cashier lunch lady. $.30. A whole lunch for thirty cents, and if I could come up with an additional ten cents I could buy an ice cream pop. I would then take my tray searching for the spot my classmate sit everyday.
But those days have changed, the foods are healthier, the lunch ladies have nicer cleaner uniforms, and most lunches are purchased with a prepaid program card which is where school lunches problems have become so public as of late. The parents of some of the school children lately have neglected or forgotten to remain current and school officials are taking a hard line embarrassing the kids and worse. Some are even tossing school lunches away like yesterdays trash. Lets hear what school lunch has to say about all the attention.
EB: So school lunch, exactly what happened in Utah?
SL: Well I know you remember me in my glory days Mr. baker, and since that time I have worked tirelessly with the Surgeon Generals, the Department of Education, and the AMA to bring healthier options to the students. I never asked to be dragged into this political battle and frankly I don’t like it.
EB: Speaking of health, you’ve also been criticized for becoming too healthy from some students who don’t want your raw veggies and fruits. What started that fiasco?
SL: Well that was my first experience with politics. The First lady Mrs. Obama came to me and pointed out ways in which I could contribute to reducing obesity and promote the general good health of children everywhere. Next thing I know I’m all over the news because its unfair to viewers children to be “forced” to eat healthy. I get it, kids would rather me offer greasy cheeseburgers dripping with fat and soda and candy but FOTUS was right, those options are unwise and place the children’s health at risk. Unfortunately we can’t force parents to monitor their own children to eat proper so that’s where I could help by offering an affordable alternative with health benefits. I offer these alternatives while their parents are off working or sitting home eating Bon Bons or whatever. It’s not my fault they are afraid to stand up to their children and tell them the choices we gave you Existential. You remember your two choices, take it or leave it. What you did outside of school was your business but when you’re in our institutions it was my responsibility to educate you on how to eat. That’s all we want, a little support from the parents when their children are in our charge. We are not Mickie Dee’s or Taco King, we offer affordable healthy choices.
EB: I applaud that Lunch, but let me get back to the pre paid programs that are so out of control. Many of the schools have prepaid systems for school lunches and they seem to work out fairly well. But in Utah, the authorities at one school singled out students whose parents hadn’t stayed up to date on their prepaid cards, told the children they were not allowed any food and then tossed the uneaten lunch in the trash. How did that make you feel?
SL: I’m still burning over that, why anyone would use me to make some bullshit political statement is beyond absurd. On top of that then throwing me away while there are plenty of churches or food banks that would have loved to taken me in to do some good instead of ending up in a landfill. It’s despicable! The truth is this was not a community of people who are neglectful of their children or who are hurting for money. It happened in an average American city of hard working people who have so much on their plate, pun intended, that they sometimes overlook the more mundane tasks like keeping track of their lunch cards. All the authorities needed to do was to remind the parents they were behind on their payments and it could have all been avoided. That’s actually a practice they used before, but for some unknown reason they determined it was not a good use of their time. Apparently their time is better spent embarrassing children, making parents feel inadequate, an throwing away food that could have fed the disenfranchised.
EB: I can see you’re angry and rightly so school lunch. After years of being treated with complete indifference I for one am very happy and proud of your accomplishments and hope you get your due. Also pun intended, thank you for taking the time out to talk with me, an I hope your future relationship with school officials and parents can benefit from this tragedy. Thank again School Lunch.
SL: Thank you Mr. Existential Baker, we appreciate all the support we can get.
So there you have it, School Lunches endured year’s of ridicule before taking an important role in children’s health only to be misused and politicized. I’d like to thank you all for joining us today, if you have children please stay current on your prepaid lunch cards and give school lunch your support in its attempt to bring healthier and more nutritious option to your children. Eat well, eat healthy, and live life every day…..PEACE
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Internal Unrest News Report West Bank
14 Aqsa Brigades fighters escape from Jneid Palestinian prison
Palestinian sources reported on Thursday evening that 14 members of the Al Aqsa Brigades, the armed wing of Fateh movement, escaped from the Jneid Palestinian prison in the northern West Bank City of Nablus.Mahdi Abu Ghazala, one of the 14 Brigades members who escaped, stated that the fighters decided to leave prison after the administration failed to implement and commit itself to an agreement reached with them before they were detained.
Some of the fighters who escaped were identified as Omar Akoub, Ala’ Akoub, Mahdi Abu Ghazala, Steven Anabtawi, Amjad Anabtawi, Mohammad Al Shansheer, Saleh Abu Al Hayyat, Sufian Qandeel and Imad Al Sawalhy.
Israeli sources reported that the fleeing fighters are negotiating with Palestinian security officials in Nablus.
21 Aqsa Brigades fighters in Nablus previously handed their weapons to the Palestinian Authority after agreeing to be detained in Jneid prison following an agreement between the Palestinian Authority and Israel.
The agreement states that Israel will grant the fighters a full “pardon” in a later undefined stage, yet the fighters repeatedly complained to bad conditions in detention.
Israeli also conditioned that the fighters should remain imprisoned, denied access to weapons and denied any contact with resistance factions.
The agreement also states that several fighters, wanted by Israel, are to be detained at the Palestinian Security Services headquarters, others in Jericho Palestinian Prison and other in Jneid Prison in Nablus.
The fighters were pardoned by Israel under an agreement with the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank. Israel claims that the fighters began a three-month probation period and hat this period ended last October.
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Tablet Hotels Announces New Strategic Initiatives Following Integration with Michelin Guide
Tablet Hotels, the hotel experts at the MICHELIN Guide, announced that it has selected 2,000 properties to add to its platform, bringing the total to 6,000 destinations. The Tablet platform and Tablet Plus VIP program help travelers discover the world’s most interesting hotels by offering a curated selection of properties that meet the company’s rigorous criteria and then providing an effortless booking experience and concierge-level customer service. As part of the platform expansion, Tablet reviewed all of the hotels that had previously been scouted by Michelin inspectors over the years and chose the most extraordinary of these properties to add to its selection.
“As part of our selection process, we categorize hotels based on their design and atmosphere as well as local activity options (e.g., skiing or Michelin-rated restaurants) and the amenities they offer," says Lucy Lieberman, Tablet CMO. "These categories are the result of guest feedback and our analysis of what hotels are most popular with Tablet users. The new 'Take Me Away' tool allows a user to input their desired criteria and curate a truly personalized list of recommendations. We look at hotels from a traveler perspective and what they really want to see when they get there. We created a proprietary classification system for hotels based on what we know guests’ true preferences are when it comes to choosing a hotel. That allows us to filter hotels when someone tells us what’s on their agenda, either across all potential destinations or at only local hotels.”
Tablet also announced the launch of a new discovery feature called “Take Me Away” that lets customers plan staycations, getaways within driving distance and other trips by choosing filters that describe what they are looking for from a destination. Rather than having to begin their search by inputting travel dates and a geographic location, travelers can use the tool to narrow down the type of experience they would like to have and then discover properties that match their exact criteria. The feature is another way that Tablet’s curation streamlines travel planning and offers customers an alternate, fun way to find the perfect hotel for them.
“The release of the Take Me Away feature is particularly timely, given the high number of travelers who are looking for getaways within driving distance from home during the pandemic,” added Laurent Vernhes, co-founder and CEO of Tablet. “This tool helps us cater directly to our customers’ current needs and mindset. It saves time and lets them discover hotels that offer an exceptional experience without involving a flight or even a long road trip, if they prefer to book a staycation right now. And as international travel picks up again, Take Me Away will give users a way to find exceptional hotels anywhere in the world based on their own agenda.”
Other Take Me Away search filters include settings such as coastal, countryside, jungle or desert and interests and activities that range from spa to fishing to MICHELIN restaurants, wine region and horseback riding. Style filters include descriptors such as modern design, traditional elegance and cutting edge, while vibe choices range from secluded to lively.
Tablet’s platform expansion is the company’s first major strategic initiative following its acquisition by the Michelin Group in 2018. The initiative leverages Tablet’s strict hospitality quality standards and Michelin’s superior scouting resources, particularly in Europe. Many of the hotels previously highlighted in the MICHELIN Guide that Tablet is now adding to its selection are located outside the major European cities that are typically the most popular destinations in Europe. Tablet made curating these kinds of smaller, unique hotels in more remote locations one of its priorities after recognizing early during the health crisis that safety-conscious travelers would be seeking less-crowded destinations as an alternative to major cities.
Another 120 French properties Tablet is adding to its selection were scouted by Le Fooding, another Michelin company, which curates some of the trendiest restaurants, chefs and bars in France. Japanese hotels and ryokans account for an additional 30 new properties on Tablet’s platform. For all of the new Tablet and Tablet Plus additions, Tablet will offer the same seamless booking experience and personal customer service it has long been known for.
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Chapter 1 – Journey
“Oh my god, they’ve written about your arse. I can’t believe they mentioned your arse. Look!”
While grabbing the paper from the barman, Danny Johnson’s eyes instantly focused on the title of the publication. London’ Bears.
Sensing the wide-opened eyes of the barman on him, a big grin appeared across Danny’s face. He knew that his body’s best feature was his bottom, and here it was now being confirmed in a publication. And, more recently, it had been confirmed by Nick, Danny’s boyfriend.
Standing at five feet ten inches tall, Danny Johnson may have had the best bottom in the world, but he disliked his pale complexion. He always had to cover up during hot summer’ days, which meant no going shirtless with all the other guys. Freckles dotted his arms, and his red hair would have been very wavy if he’d let it grow. But he never allowed it to grow, always getting it cut at least once every three weeks. Danny disliked long hair on men. It just made them look feminine.
He always felt on top of the world after a haircut. It made him feel clean and confident, but most of all, Danny believed it made him stand out in a crowd.
His confidence would dwindle as his hair grew. It was as if the confidence was sand in an egg timer which would fill up again the moment his hair got cut.
Whenever he needed a confidence boost, Danny would get the hair clippers out. As he clipped his hair to the number one setting on the clippers, the confidence would come flooding back. There would be occasions when he would find himself cutting his hair at three o’clock in the morning. It tended to happen after miserable nights out where he had played at being a wallflower all evening without anybody attempting to chat him up.
Today, though, Danny’s hair wasn’t his primary concern, because his life was turning a corner.
Life had given Danny many exciting and memorable moments, but it hadn’t finished with him yet. It had many more situations planned for him.
On the last day of his life, Danny looked back on this part of his life journey and felt confident that he had lived it to the fullest.
The tearful faces looking down at him didn’t help, though. He wished they were celebrating with him; not crying the final moments of this part of his journey away.
On closing his eyes for yet another interlude, Danny wondered what next would be in store for him. Life never ended. You simply moved on to the next chapter.
What lay ahead for Danny was something he had often dreamt about ever since the first time he’d stepped off the train at Paddington station. Seven years earlier had been his first trip to London. Now on his fourth trip, his romance with the city was about to get serious.
Climbing the three steps to board the coach in Middlesborough station, Danny came face to face with the driver whom he acknowledged with a smile.
“Ticket please”, demanded the driver with a cheeky smile.
Blushing, Danny placed his bag on the floor. Thinking how ridiculous he must seem to all the other passengers, he fumbled around for his ticket. Although he disliked large groups of people starring at him, he still craved being the centre of attention.
He remembered how exiting he’d felt the day he’d purchased the ticket to London. The prospect of starting a new chapter in his life had stayed with him right up until this moment. Now, however, doubt was setting in. Was he doing the right thing by moving to London?
“Sorry,” announced Danny, looking up and noticing the badge on the driver’s shirt. ‘Dougie Marsh.’
“No problem,” responded Dougie. “Take your time. I’m guessing you’ve packed in a hurry. Running away from something or to something?” he chuckled.
“Both,” replied Danny, hoping that the other passengers could not overhear the conversation. “I’ve lived here for six years and have decided to get away from it all.”
“Oh, come on, driver,” shouted a voice from the far end of the coach, “I kinda need to get to London today, not next week! Stop flirting with the cute guy and get on with getting us there.”
Blushing again, Danny wondered if Dougie Marsh was flirting with him. Surely not? Anyway, even if he was, he wasn’t Danny’s type.
“Ah, here it is,” announced a delighted Danny, pulling the ticket from the inside of his wallet. “I’ve hardly let this ticket out of my sight since I purchased it. It’s become as important as having a best friend.” Handing the ticket to Dougie, he noticed how bitten down Dougie’s nails were. Maybe he was an ex-smoker who had just quit or perhaps he was going through a tense time in his life?
“A best friend?” commented Dougie. “I remember having one of those.”
A loud cough from the back of the coach interrupted the conversation. The young man who had earlier accused Dougie of flirting gave him a piercing look.
Picking up his bag, Danny made his way down the coach not realising the eyes of the driver were admiring a perfect backside in the rearview mirror of the coach.
Although he was the last passenger to board the coach, Danny managed to find a row of unoccupied seats.
As Dougie revved up the engine, Danny sat down. A woman in the opposite row sighed relief and looked over at him.
“Air conditioning,” she declared while finishing fanning her face with a magazine. “I just hate being so hot!”
She had short brown hair with a slight curl to it and a gorgeous doll-like face with large brown eyes. Danny thought she reminded him of his grandmother’s porcelain doll collection. She looked about the same age as Danny and wore a long, white dress decorated with a large, red floral print. Danny recalled seeing a similar character on a children’s TV show, and he nicknamed her ‘Hamble.’
Smiling back at her, he could have taken what she’d just said one of two ways. Either Hamble was saying she hated the heat, or that she had a problem with so many men she encountered because she considered herself so sexy.
“Not been a bad summer so far, but don’t you hate it being so hot that the news features those stupid stories of people claiming to have fried an egg on the pavement? Why would anyone want to fry an egg on the pavement? It’s not as if you can eat it afterwards,” giggled Hamble.
Out of politeness, Danny nodded his head.
“Then again”, she said, “maybe they’re making a point?”
“Yes,” replied Danny. “I’m not too fond of the heat either. I’d rather be too cold than too hot. At least you can wrap up warm.”
Danny’s mind began to wander again. It was as if he had sat in the row of seats named ‘daydream alley’, but why was last Christmas on his mind? As usual, he’d spent it with Nick. Ah, yes, Nick. Where was Nick? He’d driven him to the coach station. He hoped Nick had stayed to wave him off to London.
The noise of Hamble fumbling around some items in a plastic carrier bag broke his thinking. Taking out a giant chocolate bar and unwrapping it carefully, she took a large bite out of it, even though it was on the verge of melt-down.
“I couldn’t live without air conditioning or chocolate,” Hamble announced while savouring the day’s first taste of chocolate. “Unless it’s chocolate in a cake or a biscuit. I once worked with a girl who ate two large chocolate chip cookies and drunk a can of diet cola for breakfast. We nicknamed her ‘Fat Nat’,” she laughed.
Danny asked if Nat ate salad for lunch.
While Hamble carried on talking, her voice became a dwindling echo in Danny’s head. Panic set in again, and he could feel his heart pounding.
As the coach turned out of Middlesbrough station, Danny realised he’d not waved to Nick. Quickly peering out of the window, his eyes searched for him, but Nick was nowhere in sight.
How disappointing. He could have at least seen me safely off, thought Danny. Seven years of life together and he can’t even be bothered to wave me off out of his life.
Earlier, the journey in the car to the station had been silent and tense. Danny was excited by the prospect of beginning a new life in London while Nick had thought about the future with the new love of his life, Shaun.
Shaun was younger than Danny. His blond curls, deep-blue eyes, six-pack and boyish good looks were something Nick couldn’t resist. He instantly fell for him.
A few years after splitting up with Danny, Nick would regret the moment he first set eyes on Shaun, wishing instead he had agreed with Danny to have a night at home. But the thought of spending another night watching horror movies and eating Chinese takeaway sent Nick into lust for the pub filled with younger gay men. It was where he first set eyes on Shaun.
It wasn’t long before Danny got suspicious. Nick was hiding someone or something. He set a trap to confirm his suspicions. On the night the trap was set, Danny’s worst fears came true. Not only had Nick admitted that he had affections for somebody else, but that he had also shared their bed with the new love of his life. It was a moment in the lives of all three men that none of them would forget.
For Danny, months of heartbreak followed. However, an advertisement in the local newspaper advertising for staff to live and work in London would eventually turn the heartbreak into something exciting.
For Nick, the rekindling of lust led to a slippery slide on life’s helter-skelter. As he hit the end of the ride, his final thought would be of the July day he drove Danny to the station and watched the only true love of his life set off on a journey which would not include him. But, thankfully, that wasn’t the end of being in Danny’s life.
For Shaun, life with Nick wasn’t all that Nick had promised. He soon found himself continuing another campaign of chaos and destruction that affected the lives of those he came into contact with.
Think positive, Danny told himself. Ahead, lay an unknown but exciting future. Behind, life had been tremendous, but the recent events had left a bitter reminder that everything happened for a reason. What was the point of dwelling on the past, and what might have been? The past was gone, and he was now on the verge of something completely new.
Nick was a thing of the past and had a new life with Shaun. Shaun had probably already taken Danny’s place, by moving in and waiting in bed for Nick.
Feeling slightly jealous, Danny closed his eyes. He couldn’t help but think about what had happened between Nick and him. Had it been cruel, setting a trap which Nick fell into headfirst?
Setting the trap had been straightforward.
Just before Danny went out for the evening, Nick told him that he’d be spending the evening catching up on some business at home. As a trade unionist, Nick cared deeply about his fellow workers. He saw it as a way of showing how he minded for others without actually having to say anything. Unyielding with management, Nick ensured none of his fellow workers were ever bullied or sacked for no good reason. He organised strike action, and the workforce respected him for what he did. Even though some suspected Nick was gay, none of the men he worked with tolerated any homophobic remarks about him. Those that tried got dealt with quickly.
Danny marked a half-empty bottle of vodka at level remaining and headed out for his work evening out. It hadn’t mattered where he was going. If the venue played music, Danny could forget about everything and, for a time, dance the problems away.
Upon his arrival home, Danny noticed how untidy Nick’s usually clean and tidy desk looked. Union papers covered the entire surface. Had they been placed there to make it look like lots of hard work had taken place? It didn’t fool Danny. The vodka bottle held the truth, but it would have to wait until morning. All Danny wanted to do right now was cuddle up to Nick before they officially split up. He still loved him.
Surprisingly, he slept well.
‘Friday, at five past nine, but the evening, not the morning.’ Was that his Grandmother’s voice he could hear? Upon opening his eyes, Danny focused on the clock on the bedside cabinet. Five minutes past nine was the exact time he had been born. How odd that he’d just heard his Grandmother’s voice telling him the time. But she was wrong. It was morning, not evening. Given that she lived hundreds of miles away, he must have been dreaming about her.
He needed a drink of water but realised he’d forgotten to bring any with him to bed. A sudden noise of cutlery and dinner-plates from downstairs startled him. Turning over, he saw Nick’s side of the bed was empty.
One more minute, thought Danny, give me one more minute before I go downstairs and face being a single man again.
But the minute turned into two, which turned into five and then ten. Finally, Danny’s overfilled bladder forced him up and out of bed.
“Coffee, Danny?” called out Nick from the bottom of the stairs as Danny tipped-toed to the bathroom.
Danny didn’t want to reply.
“Danny! Do you want coffee?” Nick yelled.
An awkward pause followed, before any response.
“Ah, yes. Ah, better, yes, better make it black, please.”
Pausing again, Danny wondered if he should shower first or just put on a pair of shorts and go and face Nick straight away.
Don’t put it off, a voice in his head said. Go down and face him. Put it off, and you’re fooling yourself.
As a small tear rolled down Danny’s face, he knew this was the beginning of the end of his first-ever relationship with somebody he still deeply loved.
Grabbing his dressing gown, he fastened it tightly, as if he was about to answer a knock at the front door from a stranger. Trembling, he began the journey downstairs.
Entering the kitchen, Danny’s eyes focused on Nick, who was leaning, crossed legged, against the kitchen sink. Smiling, he had one hand in the top pocket of his jeans while the other held a mug of steaming coffee. He looked as handsome as he had when Danny first met him at Paddington Station. His stocky 6-foot frame and jet black hair had always made him attracted to Danny.
“Coffee’s over there,” said Nick while nodding the top of his head towards one of the kitchen worktops. “Did you have a good night out?”
“No, thank you,” replied Danny.
Nick looked puzzled by the response. “Don’t you have a hangover? Surely a black coffee would help?”
“Yes, I do,” answered Danny, “but I rather fancy a vodka.”
Danny watched as Nick’s jaw dropped. I bet he’s asking himself why I’m asking for vodka at nine-thirty on a Saturday morning.
“But you don’t drink vodka,” came a concerned response. “Why would you be asking for vodka?” A false smile appeared across Nick’s face. “You’re still drunk, aren’t you? You are, aren’t you?” Nick laughed.
Smerking, Danny watched as the laughter tapered off, and Nick’s face changed into one of concern and discomfort. Danny had an inkling that he was about to hear something he didn’t want to hear.
“Was Shaun here last night?”
“No!” came a quick reply. Nick became more and more uncomfortable with the question. “Why on earth are you asking me that?”
Danny watched as Nick’s neck blushed. That only ever happened when Nick lied.
“I’ve noticed you acting differently recently. Acting as I have only ever seen you act once before,” responded Danny.
A long pause followed. Danny knew that Nick was probably trying to think of an excuse. “So, you going to get me that vodka?” demanded Danny.
“What do you mean…like you have only ever seen once before? I don’t understand. What are you getting at, Danny? Come on. You’re kidding, yeah? A vodka at–“, looking at his wristwatch, “nine-thirty on a Saturday morning? You don’t even drink vodka–“
“TRY ME,” Danny yelled back.
A look of horror crossed Nick’s face.
“Cat got your tongue?” asked Danny. “Tell me the truth. Was Shaun here last night?”
“No, he wasn’t!” Nick shouted back.
For a moment, Danny felt relieved. Perhaps Shaun hadn’t been here.
A stony silence formed.
“Don’t lie to me Nick, for seven years, I was the most important person in your life,” tears trickled down Danny’s face, “or so I thought.”
Another awkward pause followed before Nick spoke.
“You know, don’t you? How do you know? Have you been checking up on me? I never thought anybody would come between us, Danny. I am so sorry. I never wanted this to happen.”
“But you allowed it to happen.”
Danny wondered if the stocky man in front of him was also on the verge of tears. Another developing silence in the house became something neither of them wanted to break. It was only interrupted by the sudden rush of Nick leaving the kitchen and the heavy thud of his footsteps climbing the stairs.
The loud noise of a door being slammed startled Danny. For a moment, the house was at peace again. Then the sound of gentle sobbing broke the air, making Danny feel guilty.
Wiping away the remains of the dried-up tears on his face, Danny tried to make sense of what had just happened. Did Nick just admit that another man had come between them? Had another man stolen Nick’s feelings? Was Nick now a man who would no longer have any significance in Danny’s life?
Briefly, echoes of laughter and joy tried to invade Danny’s head, but they were quickly beaten back by a dark cloud that strangled the happiness out of the last seven years.
Then he remembered the vodka bottle. Did it matter that he’d not checked if the trap had worked? Did he need to see if the bottle held the confirmation he so much did not want to witness?
Walking out of the kitchen with his head bent, Danny entered the showroom-like living room where everything was neatly in its place.
When he looked up again, the first thing he saw was the mobile-drinks bar Nick had so passionately wanted when they had first seen it in the department store.
Danny loved him so much that it never mattered to him that Nick had spent the whole holiday fund on buying it. After all, it made the man of his life happy, and that was far more important than any holiday.
Crossing his fingers, he walked towards the bar and hoped that the trap had not gone off.
Danny knelt down to grab the bottle and checked the mark he’d left on it last night, then set it on the bar. For a moment, he thought the alcohol he had consumed the night before was playing tricks with his eyes. Wide-eyed, he moved his head towards the bottle and stood, shocked, with disbelief.
The vodka was at precisely the same place as the mark on the bottle. Nick had admitted everything to him without having set off the trap.
With the bottle in his hand, Danny walked to the kitchen and poured the vodka down the sink. As the last drops vanished, he opened the kitchen waste bin, but something red to the right of a packet of snacks caught his eye. Moving the empty pack aside, he found five small empty bottles of vodka – the type found in minibars. The type Shaun would have access to as an airline steward.
It wasn’t the trap that had caused Nick to tell the truth, but honesty itself. But that didn’t make what had happened any better. Vodka was the only alcoholic drink Shaun drunk, but how foolish Nick and Shaun had been at not covering their tracks.
As tears began to trickle down Danny’s face again, the sobs from upstairs continued to gently break the silence.
A sudden jerk of his body brought Danny back to the present. How long had he been in deep thought about what had happened a few weeks ago?
Then, Dougie’s voice making an announcement made the past disappear entirely.
“Ladies and gentlemen, we are all on our way. London is the next stop. We will not be calling at any other stations on route, although we will stop for the occasional comfort break. So, this is your semi-non-stop service to London Victoria. Please respect your fellow passengers by not playing loud music or eating odorous food on the journey…”
Looking down the aisle, Danny chuckled to himself as he watched Dougie enjoying the sound of his own voice while occasionally glancing at the passengers in the rear-view mirror. Danny decided to also check out who was on board the coach.
An older couple sat in front of him had their arms so tightly linked, it looked as if they’d been glued together. Danny’s mind went into overdrive with questions. Where, when and how had they met? Were they childhood sweethearts who had stayed loyal to each other, or had they only just entered each other’s lives? Were they having an affair with each other or with anybody else? Why were they going to London?
Along with a voice from his left, the couple suddenly kissing stopped the questioning.
“Hellooooooo. Earth too–. Hey, I’ve just realised I don’t know your name. I’m Jane, Jane Evans. And you are?”
With a glazed look on his face, Danny turned towards the woman he’d nicknamed Hamble.
“So,” announced Jane, who had been talking non-stop to Danny while he’d been thinking about the past. “Did I tell you about the worst thing I ever did to another human being?”
Although not really interested in what Jane had to say, Danny tried to look attentive.
“Don’t worry, it’ll only take a few minutes,” she laughed. “A few minutes to take away the coach sickness I suffer with.”
Fumbling around the plastic carrier bag again, she produced another bar of chocolate and offered it to Danny.
“Fruit and nut? That’s my favourite. How did you know?”
“Oh, good. You and I are going to get on so well,” replied Jane as she extended her hand to Danny. “Did I introduce myself?”
“Yes, you did,” answered Danny, leaning across and hardly able to reach her outstretched hand.
“How nice,” came a female voice from the seats in front of Danny. Jane and Danny looked towards the voice. “This coach should be called the Love Coach, Jack,” giggled the woman at the man beside her, as she stood up.
Raising his eyebrows, Danny responded.
“The Love Coach?” he blurted out. If only you knew that I’d probably rather sleep with your husband than Jane, he thought.
Smiling, Danny thought it funny how she assumed he was straight. Not a bad thing when faced with some situations, but not this one. She obviously had no idea, but then probably neither did most of the passengers on the coach.
“We’re celebrating our ruby wedding anniversary,” announced the woman. “40 years of marriage, look,” she said, holding up a greetings card. It immediately answered some of the questions Danny had about the couple.
“This is my husband, Jack,” declared the woman as she looked down at the man next to her. “Stand up, Jack and introduce yourself to the young couple.”
“Do I have to, Gwen? Leave them alone,” came a muffled voice.
“Yes, you do! Stand up and say hello.”
Watching, Danny saw a rather rugged and handsome man stand up. Despite his age and signs of grey hair, Jack’s moustache showed no signs of ageing. Had he taken more notice of the couple on his way to his seat, he’d probably had tried making eye contact with Jack. He’d done it before, often with much success, and had always preferred older men.
Gwen, on the other hand, looked much older than her husband, with a typical blue-rinse hairstyle and a face covered with crow’s feet from too much sun. The light-blue dress meant for women younger than her was nice, but it was the string of pearls and matching earrings that made her look more her age.
“Nice to meet you,” said Jack, before quickly sitting down again.
“He’s a little shy,” laughed Gwen. You’d never have guessed that he’s usually the life and soul of the party.”
Trying not to laugh, Danny and Jane looked at each other before offering Gwen some chocolate.
For the next six hours, some of the passengers got to know each other, while others slept or kept to themselves. For some, including Danny, Jane, Jack and Gwen, life-changing chapters were already developing.
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I took some notes on this. When I look for feedback, I like concrete suggestions, so that’s what I have. I like the characters; they feel real.
This is a dynamic opening line. “Oh my god, they’ve written about your arse. I can’t believe they mentioned your arse. Look!” I love it.
I would cut the text in parenthesis from the following line.: “While Hamble carried on talking, her voice became a dwindling echo in Danny’s head. Panic set in again, and he could feel his heart pounding (the wall of his chest.)”
In would change the line, ‘his eyes searched for his ex-boyfriend’ to “he searched for Nick” because you mention seven years of life together in the next sentence: “Seven years of life together, and he can’t even be bothered to wave me off out of his life.” There is also an extra ‘off’ or ‘out’ in that sentence.
I would change, “Don’t lie to me, Nick! We’ve been together for the last seven years, I was the most important person in your life, or so I thought,” cried Danny as tears trickled down his face.” to ‘Don’t lie to me Nick, for seven years, I was the most important person in your life,’ tears trickled down Danny’s face, “or so I thought.’
I would cut this line completely: “Briefly, echoes of laughter and joy tried to invade Danny’s head, but they were quickly beaten back by a dark cloud that strangled the happiness out of the last seven years.”
This has a delicate balance of humor and pain, Hugh. I’m a bit confused by the transition between Danny on his deathbed and Danny in Paddington station. It reads as if Danny has been looking forward to death since he first stepped off the train at Paddington Station: “On closing his eyes for yet another interlude, Danny wondered what next would be in store for him. Life never ended. You simply moved on to the next chapter. What lay ahead for Danny was something he had often dreamt about ever since the first time he’d stepped off the train at Paddington station.”
Those are my thoughts for what they’re worth, Hugh. And yeah, Grammarly often gets it wrong. 🙂
Hugh W. Roberts says:
Rob, thank you so much for all the feedback on the story so far. I’ve taken everything on board and made some changes.
The feedback regarding the characters is terrific.
As for Grammarly – yes, I agree. It’s of great help to me, but I’ve learned not to take action for everything it tells me.
Once again, thanks so much, Rob.
It’s a pleasure. Giving feedback to other writers is a great way to improve my own writing. I will get back to the story later this weekend. Right now, the air quality in San Francisco is so poor, it’s literally sickening.
I hope the air quality gets better soon, Rob. Take good care of yourself.
I hope so too Hugh. This is not living. Thank you, Hugh.
Hi Hugh late to the party as usual, but I really like Danny he is so likable you have made him real. He’s a Samson in reverse, needing his hair cut to gain confidence, apposed to Damon who lost all his strength from having his hair cut..I like it.
On to the next chapter 💜
Thanks, Willow. I’m glad you like Danny. Like you, others mentioned his likeness to Samson, only in reverse. Danny clipping his own hair will feature quite a bit in the story.
Hugh, that’s some good writing my friend! I’m very much interested in following the story, and a creative way to do it! I also love the 550 cap! ❤
All written with the fantastic feedback I got, Debby. I’m happy with the first section of chapter one, and the feedback on the next part has been great too. Knowing how busy everyone is, I left the word cap at 550 per post because I don’t want to overwhelm everyone who is helping me by giving feedback. I’m excited by this project, mainly because it’s got this book out of the archives on the hard drive of my computer.
As you should be. I’ll be over later for part 2 ❤
nestmadden says:
Should it be clippers? I’ve shaved my head for years and always think of the instrument as a shaver.
I took a quick look on Amazon, and they’re referred to as ‘hair clippers.’ I guess they’re referred to by different names, but I’ve always referred to them as clippers. Thanks for questioning it, though.
Cathy Cade says:
I’ve been using my husband’s beard trimmer to cut his hear during lockdown. It’s definitely a clipper until you take off the guides – I think it’s only a shaver when it’s down to the skin (and even then it isn’t as close as a shaver sold as a shaver).
NB: I tried using the dog’s clippers on the back once, but it wasn’t strong enough for his tough old hair – who’d have thought?
Oh, Cathy, you’ve got me laughing about using the dog’s clippers on the back of your husband’s head. Thanks for confirming to me that you refer to them as ‘clippers’ rather than a shaver. I’m keeping them as ‘clippers’ in the story.
I think I’d like a little link between D’s vanity and his postumous (as it seems) recollections. What’s triggered his memory of Lee’s comment and segue into his best and worst bits? Is it seeing himself now, old, bald with a saggy arse and hoping in his next plain of existence he’ll be granted at least some decent hair or similar?! Just a thought.
Having said that the top parts in themselves work v well. We get a sense of the young Danny in part one and get the intrigue of oooh What’s going on in part 2 which really pulls us into the next section. Well done mate!!
Geoff, thanks so much for your valuable feedback. I’ve had even more input on part one since publishing my ‘Help An Author’ post, so there have been a few more changes. However, the most important and significant difference is the opening which, of course, came from you.
I’ll have a think about those links you refer to but, for now, I’m leaving part one in its current form. Just the fact that the feedback I’ve had has cut out just over 100 unnecessary words is a great achievement in itself.
Part 2 is being published today. It’s a continuation of chapter one. If I get as good feedback as I’ve had with the first part, I’ll be making a very merry dance all the way down Swansea Bay seafront.
You go with your best instincts and you’ll be fine . Ill take a look in due course
How about getting rid of knew or know and substitute it with something different?
I belong to a writer’s critique group and we discourage writers’ attempts to defend their work. We always state, these are suggestions, but it’s your story and you have the final say. Good luck. I’m excited about following this story. HUGS
Hi Chuck, thanks so much for the feedback on that paragraph. It’s been budding me, so your suggestion is excellent.
I agree with what you say about all the advice. Yes, it’s my story, and I may not agree with all the suggestions and advice, but it’s wonderful to have so many people wanting to help me with this story. The next section is being published later today.
I’m looking forward to it going live and getting feedback on it.
Thanks again. Hugs to you.
Paul Ariss says:
Hi Hugh. Just read your opening piece from your novel, and it does read like something that would have the reader coming back for more and feels original, which always helps! A couple of things did come to me however, if it helps. In the opening paragraph, ‘the words were spoken by Lee, a barman’ to me felt like too much exposition. It’s a great opening line, I just think concentrating on what he says would give it more impact still. I think ‘said an excited Lee’ or something similar reads sharper, the speech marks themselves tell us someone is speaking, we just need to know who says them. And I think we should find out he is a barman by something he is doing, rather than telling us what he is. He could be pouring a drink, wiping the bar with a cloth, interjecting his speech by asking a punter if he wants ice in his drink, that kind a thing. And that’s if we need to know if he’s a barman at all, at this stage.
Other than that, o’clock starts with a capital O on the seventh chapter and not sure if that is right, though that’s maybe not what you’re asking us to comment on at this stage.
Take all the above with a pinch of salt if you wish, I won’t be offended as I’m no expert. Look forward to the next piece!
Hi Paul, thanks so much for your feedback. It’s excellent feedback, especially considering that Lee (the barman) doesn’t feature in the book again. I do have plans for him to be featured in the story, but it’s a long way off in the future and would be another book (if I get that far). So, I’ve changed the opening paragraphs to reflect this.
If I do decide to put the book into publication, it’ll be professionally edited, but thank you for pointing out the error with ‘o’clock.’
I’m publishing the next section of the story today, so I hope you’ll stay with me on Danny’s journey. I’m so grateful for you saying that you think the opening will have readers coming back for more. That’s music to my ears.
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Love the changes Hugh and well done for seeking input from your readers. Excellent idea and I’m looking forward to finding out more on Danny.
Thank you, Caz. Danny will be back on the blog tomorrow where I’ll be looking for more feedback.
Whoop, whoop!
Yes, Hugh, this beginning works much better! In my opinion, the last four paragraphs have some repetitiveness in them, about Danny’s life and how it was extraordinary. That section could probably be tightened a bit more.
Thanks for the feedback, Liesbet.
I’ve had a look at those last four paragraphs and agree. I’ve cut out some of the sentences from two of them. If you’d be so kind as to reread them and let me know what you think. Personally, I think it sums up nicely what life (so far) has been like for Danny.
Much better, I think, Hugh. The paragraphs kind of “sum up” Danny’s life – but in a very brief and general way. The reader has no idea what this exciting life of Danny was, yet. The details are missing; I suppose that’s what the book is about.
It’s hard to find a balance between long-winded ways of saying something and being too brief. That’s why I am hiring a professional substantive editor for my book right now. Hopefully, she can help me define that balance and ways to make my prose smooth and “perfect.” Practice helps, as well as insights from your readers.
In this part one, there is still one thing that bugs me a bit… The contradiction between Danny still having many exciting things ahead of him and then, in the next sentence, Danny is about to die:
On the last day of his life, Danny looked back on this part of the journey he was on and knew that he had lived it to the full.”
Maybe there’s a reason for this? Maybe the book covers this gap? Maybe the book discusses Danny looking back on his life and is set on the day he passes on? If so, I feel some kind of a transition is needed. Also, maybe the last sentence would be better in the present tense? Something is definitely missing within these two sentences to make it work better, I think.
Same here, Liesbet. If this book goes to print, it’ll be professionally edited before being published. I’ve read too many bad reviews about unedited books.
Yes, there is a reason why I mentioned the last day of Danny’s life. As you’ll find out in the next part of the story, the story is centred around Danny going to live and work in London, and not what happens after his death. I added the line ‘On the last day of his life, Danny looked back on this part of the journey he was on and knew that he had lived it to the full’ as a hook. I’m hoping it will hook readers into wanting to find out what had happened in this part of his journey to make his life to have been lived to the full. The beginnings of this will begin in the next section. This isn’t the end of chapter 1 yet. I only wanted to publish the first 500 words of the story as I thought people would be able to find enough time to read them. Knowing how busy people are, had I included the whole chapter, I don’t think I’d have got as much feedback.
Thanks again for your feedback. It’s been brilliant. I hope you’ll stay with me on this journey and give me more feedback.
I can’t wait Hugh.
Thanks, Margaret. I’m publishing the next part of the story tomorrow and asking for feedback. Once it’s done, I’ll be adding it to this page.
Just my pov, I think know would be better too Hugh, because it reads Danny would look back… and know. If it read Danny looked back..and knew would work then.
I like ‘looked back’, Cathy. And so does Grammarly. Plus, it gets rid on another word. Thank you so much for the feedback. I appreciate it.
I like the changes you made based on Geoff´s suggestion. A great place to start. On the third to last paragraph, I think know would work better than knew. But that may just be me.
Thank you, Darlene.
I use Grammarly for checking for errors. I did have ‘know’ in place of ‘knew’ in that sentence but got a message from Grammarly saying –
‘This sentence appears to have two predicates with the verbs ‘know’ and ‘was’ creating an unbalance sentence. Consider changing the tense of either verb for a parallel construction.’
Do you have any thoughts? I took Grammarly’s advice and changed ‘know’ to ‘knew’, but I know that Grammarly doesn’t always get it right.
Grammarly isn’t always right I’ve found. I like Chuck’s suggestion of using another word altogether. I also agree with clippers. It’s what we would use in North America.
I agree. I don’t always go with what Grammarly recommends.
I ended up using what Chuck said. I think it makes for a much better sentence.
Thanks for the thumbs up on the word ‘clippers’ too. That’s what I’ve always known them as ever since my first trip to the barber’s shop.
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PG13 Horror and Some Violence
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Hideo Nakata
Kazuya Kamenashi
Yamame Yamano, an unsuccessful comedian started to live in a stigmatized property when his senpai told him that doing so could get him on TV; consequently, he moved into a room where a murder took place. When they view the film taped at the first property where he stayed, they saw a mysterious white object, and noticed that the audio is distorted. As the producers of the program became increasingly demanding, Yamame moves from one property to another in search of interesting and horrifying cases. He encountered various mysterious phenomena and became known as "the entertainer who's willing to live in stigmatized properties." What awaits Yamame in the next haunted property?
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Horror master Hideo Nakata manages to squeeze in a roller coaster ride of ghostly adventures in 'Stigmatized Properties'.
Just by looking at the title, ‘Stigmatized Properties’, it gives us an inkling on how this movie will go. For the uninitiated, this is a Japanese horror film that delves into our deepest fears - haunted houses and gory ghosts climbing out of television sets.
As a fan of the horror and thriller genres, I went into the cinema with high expectations, hoping to get spooked and maybe leaving the theatre hall a little frightened than I entered.
The film is based on the real-life experiences of Tanishi Matsubara, an artist who had gone through bizarre and terrible phenomena through living in ‘stigmatized properties’. The audience is introduced to a comedy duo - Nakai (Koji Seto) and Yamame (Kazuya Kamenashi) who aren’t exactly good at what they do on stage. They decided to call it quits but not till a final venture - to move into a stigmatised property and film the spooky encounters that ensues. They move on to various haunted houses to find out the truth of the tragedies that happened in those houses and apartments.
While it gives us a glimpse into the crazy antics of the entertainment business and the sacrifices one makes to ‘make it’, “Stigmatized Properties” falls a little short on the delivery.
Horror master Hideo Nakata manages to squeeze in a roller coaster ride of ghostly adventures, but didn’t exactly milk out the suspense. Most of the jump scares were rather predictable for a horror buff, and therefore, missed out on the shock factor that I hoped for.
Stigmatized Properties is a film for the entry-level horror buffs, looking for a good time at the cinemas.
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28 Sep 2015, 06:00 → 2 Oct 2015, 19:00 Europe/Podgorica
On 28 September – 02 October, 2015, Montenegro (Budva), will host the regular JINR XXV Symposium on Nuclear Electronics and Computing - NEC'2015. The symposia have been held since 1963. This year Symposium is dedicated to the 60'th anniversary of JINR.
For the eighth time the organizers of the Symposium are JINR and CERN. The Symposium attendees will be leading specialists in the field of advanced computing and network technologies, distributed computing as well as GRID and cloud computing and nuclear electronics.
All previous forums of this series were highly appreciated at their true value by the leading specialists and companies involved.
The organizers of the NEC symposia traditionally paid particular attention to young scientists and specialists. The previous NEC conferences attracted an impressive number of such attendees which reached 35% of the total number of participants.
In the year of 2011 and 2013, within the scope of the symposium, organized were students’ schools on advanced information technologies, each being attended by almost 40 students from different countries. In 2015 the tradition is expected to be continued.
Vladimir Korenkov, JINR
Ian Bird, CERN
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Welcome speeches
Welcome of Minister Education 5m
Speaker: Predrag Boshkovic
Welcome of JINR 5m
Speaker: Prof. Victor Matveev (JINR)
Welcome of CERN 5m
Speaker: Dr Tadeusz Kurtyka (CERN)
Welcome of Russian Ambassador 5m
Speaker: Sergei Gritcai
Welcome of France Ambassador to Montenegro 5m
Welcome of Swiss Ambassador to Montenegro 5m
Welcome of NEC’2015 Local Organizing Committee 5m
Speaker: Slobodan Backovic
Speaker: Andrey Khrgian
Welcome of sponsors (IBS Platformix, Jet Infosystems, Niagara) 20m
The JINR Scientific Program 30m
The CERN scientific programme – is there life after Higgs? 30m
Although the flagship of CERN physics is the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the CERN scientific programme is varied and diversified. It extends to low-energy nuclear physics, antiproton experimentation and fixed target experiments at intermediate energies. After the Higgs discovery in 2012, an intense activity has started to prepare for the future. While the high priority still remains the LHC with an important investment foreseen for the upgrade to high-luminosity, attention is being put to diversifying the scientific programme (e. g. neutrino physics) and to the high-energy frontier (linear collider studies and future circular collider studies). In this time following the Higgs discovery, physicists need to remain more then ever open, looking for the answer to the fascinating question: Is there life after Higgs?
Speaker: Dr Livio Mapelli (CERN)
Coffee break 40m
Collaboration of CERN with CIS and South-East-European countries 30m
Speakers: Dr Christoph Schaefer (CERN) , Dr Tadeusz Kurtyka (CERN)
The evolution of the WLCG Grid 30m
The Worldwide LHC Computing Grid (WLCG) has been in production for more than 10 years supporting the preparations for, and then the first run of the LHC. It has shown itself to be one of the pillars of the infrastructure necessary to enable the rapid production of physics results from the LHC, and has been in constant use at a very high load since its first introduction. However, even from the first months of real data flowing in 2010, the computing models and the WLCG infrastructure itself have been evolving to adapt to the realities of real data, and the real use cases of the experiments. In particular, the data management services have responded to the significant capabilities of the global network available to LHC, far above that anticipated, and the requirement to optimise data placement and movement. Concepts such as global data federations and intelligent data placement and caching have been introduced. In recent years, virtualisation and cloud technologies have become more and more important and are now an important piece of the WLCG technology. Since the experiments and WLCG itself receive offers of computing not just from the pledged resources, but also in the form of opportunistic resources in private and pulic clouds, in HPC machines, and various other sources such as volunteer computing, the foreseen evolution of WLCG must be to make use of this pool of opportunity, and to not restrict itself to “grid” or “cloud”, but to adapt and easily incorporate heterogeneous resources as they are made available. This talk will summarise the experience of Run 1, and how the WLCG is anticipated to evolve during Run 2 and in preparing for the LHC and detector upgrades.
Speaker: Ian Bird (CERN)
LUNCH 1h 30m
Large-scale data services for science: present and future challenges 30m
CERN IT operates the main storage resources for data taking and physics analysis mainly via three system: AFS, CASTOR and EOS. Managed disk-storage amounts to about 100 PB (with relative ratios 1:10:30). EOS deploys disk resources evenly across the two CERN computer centres (Meyrin and Wigner). The physics data archive (CASTOR) contains about 100 PB so far. We are also providing sizeable resources for general IT services most notably OpenStack and NFS clients. This is implemented with a Ceph infrastructure for a total capacity of ~1 PB (which we scaled up for testing by a factor of 10). Recently a new service, CERNBOX, has been added to provide file synchronisation and sharing functionality (more than 2000 users). We will describe the operational experience and plans for the future - Data services for LHC data taking (new roles of CASTOR and EOS) - Experience in deploying EOS across multiple sites - Experience in coupling commodity and home-grown solution (e.g. Ceph disk pools for AFS, CASTOR and NFS) - Future evolution of these systems in the WLCG realm and beyond, especially with the promising field of cloud synchronisation systems
Speaker: Dr Massimo Lamanna (CERN)
Status and perspectives of Laboratory of Information Technology at JINR 30m
The report introduces the status and evolution of the information technologies at JINR. The objective of Laboratory of Information Technologies activity is to provide a further development of the JINR network and information infrastructure asked by the research and production activity of JINR and its Member States using the most advanced information technologies. The existing Central Information and Computing Complex of JINR is evolving into the Multifunctional Centre for Data Storage, Processing and Analysis aimed at providing to its users a wide range of possibilities through its main components: a grid-infrastructure at Tier-1 and Tier-2 levels devoted to the support of the LHC experiments (ATLAS, Alice, CMS, LHCb), FAIR (CBM, PANDA), NICA(JINR) and other large-scale experiments; a general purpose computing cluster; a cloud computing infrastructure; the heterogeneous computing cluster HybriLIT; an education and research infrastructure for distributed and parallel computing. Particular attention is paid to the creation of a unified information environment integrating a number of various technological solutions, concepts and techniques. Such an environment should integrate supercomputer (heterogeneous), grid- and cloud-complexes and systems in order to grant optimal approaches for solving various types of scientific and applied tasks. Necessary requirements to such an environment are scalability, interoperability and adaptability to new technical solutions. The unified environment is a complex hardware-software complex which operates 12 months a year in a 24х7 mode and uses a big variety of architectures, platforms, operational systems, network protocols and software products. The interface of the uniform environment should provide a way for organization of collective development, solution of problems of various complexity and subject matter, management and processing of data of various volumes and structures, training and organization of scientific and research processes
Speaker: Dr Vladimir Korenkov (JINR)
Status of the NICA project at JINR 30m
The scientific program and current status of the project NICA realization is presented in the report. A new scientific project NICA (the Nuclotron based Ion Collider facility) is now under the preparation at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR) in Dubna. The project is aimed at two scientific programs: the study of the hot and dense baryonic matter under extreme conditions and at the search for the phase transitions, and at the investigation of nucleon spin. Heavy ion program will be held in the energy range up to √sNN = 11 GeV/n at average luminosity of L =1027 cm-2s-1 for 192Au79+ nuclei. The energy in polarized beam collisions will rich √sNN = 27 GeV for protons and √sNN = 13.2 GeV/n for deuterons at luminosity L = 1032 cm-2s-1. The accelerator facility of the NICA complex is based on the existing superconducting synchrotron - the Nuclotron, and consists of a set of ion sources - KRION-6T, SPP and others, two linacs - HILac and LU-20, buster synchrotron and two superconducting collider rings. The scientific program will be realized on the Nuclotron extracted beams (BM@N experiment) and in the collider mode (MPD and SPD experiments).
Speaker: Dr Dmitry Peshekhonov (JINR)
Virtualization of computations - new approaches and technologies: from data storage systems to desktops 20m
Speaker: Mr Alexander Paramonov (Candidate of technical Science, MBA, ACC)
The main approach to Big Data parallel processing: Oracle way 20m
Speaker: Dr Alexey Struchenko (Jet Infosystems)
Supermicro/Niagara Innovation Technologies 20m
Speaker: Dmitry Garanov (Niagara, Moscow)
Welcome Party 2h
Tuesday, 29 September
Detector & Nuclear Electronics
Convener: Prof. Ivan Vankov (Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences)
Radiation Monitoring of the GEM Muon Detectors at CMS 20m
The higher energy and luminosity of future High Luminosity (HL) LHC, determines a significant increasing of the radiation background around the CMS subdetectors, and especially in the higher pseudorapidity region. Under such heavy conditions, the RPC (used in muon trigger) most probably could not operate effectively. A possible better solution is the so-called GEM (Gas Electron Multiplier) detector, whose tests at the CMS will be realized in near future. A monitoring system to control the absorbed radiation dose by the GEM under test is developed. Two types of sensors are used in it: RadFETs for total absorbed dose and p-i-n diodes for particle (proton and neutron) detection. The basic detector unit, called RADMON, contains two sensors of each type and can be installed at each GEM detector. The system has a modular structure, permitting to increase easily the number of controlled RADMONs: one module controls up to 12 RADMONs, organized in three groups of four and communicates with the control system using RS485 and/or CANBUS interfaces.
Speaker: Dr Lubomir Dimitrov (Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy)
Trigger Module for Spectrometer with DT5742 Digitizers 15m
High speed switched capacitor waveform digitizers are increasingly used in studies of rare events in nuclear physics. Digitizers complement the classic analog input systems or completely replace it. To launch the start of registration required trigger signal that determines an interesting event. Discriminator's threshold levels are set individually via USB 2.0. Trigger signal generating logic is programmed in the FPGA chip. The number of input channels of module is 32. Features of realization of the spectrometer «COMETA-F» trigger module are described in this article.
Speaker: Dr Oleg Strekalovsky (JINR)
Status of the Front-end-Electronics based on the NINO ASIC for the Time-of-Flight measurements in the MPD 15m
A conceptual design of the MultiPurpose Detector (MPD) is proposed for a study of hot and dense baryonic matter in collisions of heavy ions over the atomic mass range A = 1–197 at a centre-of-mass energy up to √(s_NN ) = 11 GeV (for Au79+). The MPD experiment is foreseen to be carried out at a future JINR accelerator complex facility for heavy ions – the Nuclotron-based Ion Collider fAcility (NICA) which is designed to reach the required parameters with an average luminosity of L = 1027cm−2s−1. Ambitious physics goals of MPD require excellent particle identification capability over as large as possible phase space volume. Charged particles in a large momentum range are identified in the MPD by the Time of Flight (ToF) detector. Overall time resolution should be better than 100 ps. For the TOF system of the MPD the Multigap Resistive Plate Chambers (MRPC) with a strip readout are used. Very important part of the high performance of the ToF system is a readout electronics. For the full exploitation of the excellent timing properties of the Multigap Resistive Plate Chamber, front-end-electronics (FEE) with special characteristics are needed. The signals from the MRPCs must be amplified and discriminated as fast as possible without lossless. A signal is read from two sides of the strip, which makes problems like a compatibility the FEE . A NINO application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) has been decided as a base of front-end-electronics. The NINO ASIC developed by the CERN LAA project, which combines a fast amplifier, discriminator and stretcher. Preamplifier board, based on the NINO ASIC, designed in the Laboratory for High Energy Physics (LHEP) for compatibility used in the ToF-MPD MRPC. According to the results of bench tests preamplifier board showed a stable work and good time resolution >10 ps. Also tested with the detector beam of the Nuclotron and achieved time resolution of the system Electronics-Detector ~ 55 ps.
Speaker: Mr Mikhail Buryakov (JINR, LHEP)
Magnetic measurement system for series production of NICA superconducting magnets. Data acquisition, control and data analysis. 15m
The Nuclotron-based Ion Collider fAcility (NICA) is the new accelerator complex being constructed at JINR. More than 250 superconducting (SC) magnets will be assembled and tested at the new test facility in the Laboratory of High Energy Physics JINR. Magnetic measurements system for NICA booster dipole magnets was built and commissioned at late 2013. First cryogenic measurements of dipole magnets was done at late 2014. Magnetic measurements system, its data acquisition and control system are described. Data analysis procidures and first results of cryogenic magnetic measurements are presented and discussed.
Speaker: Mr Vladimir Borisov (JINR)
Workshop "From Local File Catalog to Name space publisher + meta-catalog"
Convener: Dr Igor Semenov (Project Center ITER (Russian Domestic Agency ITER))
Electronic devices for multichannel setups in FLNR. 15m
There have been developed some setups for super heavy elements synthesis in FLNR including multi-detector spectrometers of nuclear reaction products. These setups are VASSILISSA, DGFRS (Dubna Gas Filled Recoil Separator), MASHA etc. The number of channels in such spectrometers is growing up continuously and now is about several hundreds. Electronics for such spectrometers should be preferable standardized but suitable for using in different setups. There is the significant matter to be applied to soft-hardware for fast check and control of facility parameters of all spectrometric channels during adjustment for experiment. Such software being developed in Qt (Windows, MinGW 32 bit compiler) is presented. In this article are presented a block diagram and short description of basic electronic devices used in spectrometric channel (Amplifier, ADC) and brand new devices of this series. New approach to the problem of time triggering of global clock in data acquisition system and the real use-case in FLNR are presented . Here to be introduced the block diagram of multichannel programmable simulator of analog signals as a part of soft-hardware check for spectrometric channels.
Speaker: Aleksey Kuznetsov (JINR)
NEW BEAM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM FOR MASHA SETUP 15m
New beam diagnostic system, based on PXI standard, was developed, tested and used in the experiment for MASHA setup. The beam energy and beam current measurement is realized using a few different methods. Online time of flight energy measurement was done using three pick-up detectors. The distance between the first pair of detectors was 2 meters and between the second pair of detectors 11 meters. High frequency signal generated between preamplifier and pick up sensors was damp by fine preamplifier adjustments. We used two electronics systems to measure time between pick-ups. First of them is based on the fast Agilent digitizers (2 – channels 4 GHz sampling rate) and the second one on constant fraction discriminator connected to TDC (5 ps resolution). Saving signals and signal processing is possible by using digitizers. In this case we use many mathematical algorithms to determine peak position and Fast Fourier Transformation for frequency signal processing. System was calibrated by comparing signal delay between the first and the second pick up detector. New graphical interface for controlling of electronics devices and online calculating energy was developed in MFC C++. It was also used the second system based on microchannel plate’s time of flight detectors and silicon detector for determination of beam energy and type of accelerated particles. Time of flight measurement has 100 ps time resolution and energy difference between each one used system is less than 1.5%. The beam current measurement is realized by two different sensors. The first one is Rotating Faraday cup before target and second one is emission detector after target. Detectors are connected to 50 uA range power suppliers made in JINR and controlled by LabWiev software developed by our group. Both systems are synchronized with our data acquisition system. The information on beam energy and beam current is included in data event. This system is now used in the experiments for super heavy elements synthesis on cyclotron U400M in Flerov Laboratory of Nuclear Reactions (FLNR). This work was supported by the Russian Foundation for Basic Research. Grant no. 13-02-12089-ofi_m.
Speaker: Mr Stefan Motycak (JINR)
Groundbased complex for checking the optical system of the TUS experiment 15m
The purpose of the TUS space experiment is to study cosmic rays of ultrahigh energies by registration of the generated extensive air showers using a satellite in space. The concentrator located on the satellite is made in the form of a Fresnel mirror directed toward the earth's atmosphere, and at its focus there is a photodetector. The angle of view of the mirror is ± 50, that for the set height of the satellite's orbit corresponds to an area of 80x80 km2 on ground. A ground complex consisting of a number of stations is being constructed in order to control the optical system of the experiment (the number of stations and their location will be determined with account of the satellite's actual orbit after it is launched). Each station consists of a light source, an optical system forming a light beam, a GPS receiver and a microcontroller, that generates a sequence of light signals in time and controls the led driver. The work is supported by the RFBR grant 15-02-05498.
Speaker: Dr NIKOLAY GORBUNOV (JINR)
Triggering, Data Acquisition, Control Systems
Convener: Livio Mapelli (CERN)
Status of the Nuclotron and NICA control system development. 30m
Nuclotron is a 6 GeV/n superconducting proton synchrotron operating at JINR, Dubna since 1993. It will be the core of the future accelerating complex NICA which is under construction now. The TANGO based control system of the accelerating complex is under development now. The report describes its structure, main features and present status.
Speaker: Mr Evgeny Gorbachev (JINR)
Multidetector system for nanosecond tagged neutron technology 20m
At the T(d,n)He4 reaction each 14 MeV neutron is accompanied (tagged) by 3.5 MeV alpha- particle emitted in the opposite direction. A position- and time-sensitive alpha-detector measures time and coordinates of the associated alpha particle which allows determining time and direction of neutron escape. A spectrum of gamma-rays emitted at the interaction of tagged neutrons with nuclei of chemical elements allows identify a chemical composition of irradiated object. The recording of alpha-gamma coincidences in a very narrow time window provides the possibility of background suppression by spatial and time discrimination of events. The Nanosecond Tagged Neutron Technology (NTNT) based on this principle has great potentialities for various application, e.g., for remote detection of explosives, exploration of diamond pipes, etc. For practical realization of NTNT, the time resolution of gamma-rays recording with respect to the alpha- particles recording should be close to 1 ns. The total intensity of signals can exceed 1∙106 1/s from all gamma-detectors and 1∙107 1/s from the alpha-detector. The processing of such stream of data without losses and distortion of information is one of challenging problems of NTNT. At present, two approaches for the DAQ system of NTNT devices are used: (1) preliminary online selection of pulses by hardware and transmission of only useful events to a computer and (2) complete digitization of signals from all detectors and data-stream transmission to the computer for subsequent processing. In this study, we used the first approach based on the hardware selection of useful events according to specified criteria. The main selection criterion is the presence of signals from alpha- and gamma- detectors within the preset time and amplitude ranges in the absence of overlapped events. Several models of DAQ system were produced and their characteristics are examined. The architecture of the multidetector system is considered. The comparison with the “digital” DAQ systems demonstrated the “analog” DAQ provides better timing parameters, energy consumption and limited rate of useful events.
Speaker: Dr Maxim Karetnikov (All-Russia Research Institute of Automatics)
New trends in development of “Active Correlation” Technique 20m
With reaching to extremely high intensities of heavy-ion beams new requirements for the detection system of the Dubna Gas-Filled Recoil Separator (DGFRS) will definitely be set. One of the challenges is how to apply the “active correlations” method [1-5] to suppress beam associated background products without significant losses in the whole long-term experiment efficiency value. Different scenarios and equations to develop the method according this requirement are under consideration in the present paper. The execution time to estimate the dead time parameter associated with the optimal choice of the life-time parameter is presented. Some attention is paid to the process of auto-calibration for 48x128 strip DSSSD detector application in the natYb+48Ca->Th* reaction. To a first approximation one peak linear calibration is used with 217Th alpha particle spectra peaks. In the next steps, after filtering, three peaks least square method has been applied. In the region 8-11 MeV no significant discrepancy was measured in comparison with the precise calibration process. References [1] Tsyganov Yu.S. et al. //Nucl. Instrum. And Meth. In Phys. Res. [2] Tsyganov Yu.S. et al. //Nucl. Instrum. And Meth. In Phys. Res. [3] Tsyganov Yu.S. // ECHAYA. 2014. Vol.45. No.5-6.pp.1485-1531 [4] Tsyganov Yu.S. // Lett. To ECHAYA 2015. / in print/ [5] Tsyganov Yu.S., Polyakov A.N. // Cybern. And. Phys. 2014. Vol.3. No.2. pp.85-90
Speaker: Mr Yury Tsyganov (JINR)
Coffee break 1h
Convener: Dr Nikolay Gorbunov (Jinr)
Development of tools for real-time betatron tune measurement at Nuclotron 15m
Betatron tune is one of the important beam parameters that must be known and controlled to avoid the beam instability of the circular particle accelerator. A real-time method for betatron tune measurements at Nuclotron and NICA Booster was developed and tested. A bandlimited noise source and chirp (frequency sweep) was used for beam excitation. The transversal beam oscillation signals were sampled either with a constant frequency or with a beam revolution frequency and digitized with a high resolution ADCs. The Fourier transform of the acquired data represents immediately both X and Z betatron tunes. The report presents the current state of the measurement system, beam test results and future improvements.
Speaker: Mr Dmitrii Monakhov (JINR)
The thermometry system of superconducting magnets test bench for the NICA accelerator complex 15m
Precise temperature control in various parts of the magnet and thermostat is one of the vital problems during cryogenic tests. The report describes design of the thermometry system, developed in LHEP JINR. Hardware consists of resistance temperature detectors of TVO and PT100 types, precision current sources and multi channel high resolution acquisition devices from National Instruments. Software is developed using Tango control system framework. It consists of few Tango modules performing ADC data acquisition, digital filtering, temperature calculations, database storage access and standalone web application providing operator interface. Besides that, the report describes generic software tools, developed for Tango-based control system web client software design.
Speaker: Mr Georgy Sedykh (JINR)
TANGO Standard Software for Nuclotron Beam Slow Extraction Control 15m
TANGO Controls is a basis of the NICA control system. The report describes the software that integrates the Nuclotron beam slow extraction subsystem into the TANGO system of NICA. Object of control are resonance lenses power supplies and the extracted beam spill controller. The software consists of the subsystem device server, remote client and web-module for the subsystem data viewing. The results of testing the software are presented.
Speaker: Mr Vasily Andreev (VBLHEP JINR)
Low Level Radio Frequency system of NICA linac 15m
The report describes the features of the development and creation of main oscillator to the high frequency linear accelerator of NICA system. In the report will be: - Presented the principles of construction of the five-chanalled precision generator with signal frequency and phase automatic adjustment. - Examined the principles of frequency adjustments at HiLac resonators - Reported about installation and tuning of the equipment, presented data of equipment testing at linear accelerator at NICA system.
Speaker: Mr Ilya Shirikov (-)
DAQ software in MPD experiment NICA 15m
Every experiment has its own software. Current report describes DAQ software of BM@N experiment: • Run Control - program that controls (configure, prepare, start/stop) 'Run' execution. • First Level Processor - layer that control data flow from Detector Readout Electronics(DRE), checking and formatting it. • Event-Building systems - buffering data flow, sorting sub-events and distributing of completed events. The report describes present state and plans for MPD NICA experiment.
Speaker: Mr Ivan Filippov (JINR)
L0 Trigger unit prototype for BM@N setup 15m
The report is focuses on the development of L0 Trigger Unit for BM@N setup.The L0 Trigger Unit (T0U) generates trigger signal based on beam line and target area detector signals. This module also provides both control and monitoring of the detector front-end electronics power supplies. T0U was successfully tested during the BM@N test run with Nuclotron beam in February-March 2015.
Speaker: Mr Victor Rogov (JINR)
Data acquisition electronics at BM@N 15m
The report describes structure of data acquisition electronics at BM@N. There will be three main parts related to each other. The first one is a short description of electronic modules, their technical characteristics, functionality and detectors with which they were used. The second one describes synchronization method, which was used. In particular, the White Rabbit protocol and its implementation in data acquisition electronics. The third one is about front-end and readout standalone electronic modules for calorimetry. 64-channels modules adc64amp (preamplifier) and ADC64S2 were applied with ZDC and ECAL at BM@N.
Speaker: Mr Andrey Terletskiy (JINR)
Slow Control system at BM@N experiment 15m
Big modern physics experiments represent a collaboration of workgroups and require wide variety of different electronic equipment. Besides trigger electronics or Data acquisition system (DAQ), there is a hardware that is not time-critical, and can be run at a low priority. Slow Control system are used for setup and monitoring such hardware. Slow Control systems in a typical experiment are often used to setup and/or monitor components such as high voltage modules, temperature sensors, pressure gauges, leak detectors, RF generators, PID controllers etc. often from a large number of hardware vendors. Slow Control system also has to archive revieved data for further analysis and handling by physicists and to warn personnel about critical situations and contingency.
Speaker: Mr Dmitry Egorov (JINR)
Convener: Dr Maxim Karetnikov (VNIIA)
New Analog Electronics for the New Challenges in the SHEs Synthesis 15m
The new series of the experiments aimed at the synthesis and decay properties studying both the most neutron-deficient isotopes of element Fl (Z = 114) and the heaviest isotopes of 118 element have being planned at the DGFRS (FLNR JINR). An appropriate registering system should be implemented to serve spectrometric data coming from the full absorption double-sided silicon strip detector (DSSSD. Thus, new analog modules were designed allowing to simplify existing multi-channel measurement system and to improve the real-time “active correlation” method of the searching for the SHE’s formation rare events. The main features of the new modules of the 16-channel charge-sensitive preamplifier, 16-channel analog multiplexer and 1.25 MSPS 12-bit Parallel ADC are presented.
Speaker: Mr Alexey Voinov (JINR)
DeLiDAQ-2D ─ a new data acquisition system for position-sensitive neutron detectors with delay-line readout 15m
Frank laboratory of Neutron Physics, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Dubna, Russia Software for a data acquisition system of modern one- and two-dimensional position-sensitive detectors with delay-line readout, which includes a software interface to a new electronic module DeLiDAQ-2D with a USB interface, is presented. The new system after successful tests on the stand and on several spectrometers of the IBR-2 reactor has been integrated into the software complex SONIX [1]. The DeLiDAQ-2D module [2] contains an 8-channel time-code converter (TDC-GPX) with a time resolution of 80 ps; field programmable gate array (FPGA) where the firmware stored and executed, performing logical operations, selection and filtering of events; 1 Gbyte histogram memory, which makes it possible to accumulate three-dimensional spectra X-Y-TOF of up to 512×512×1024 32-bit words; and high-speed interface with fiber-optic communication line. The real count rate (with consideration for data transfer and recording to a PC) is no less than 106 events/s. The DeLiDAQ-2D module is implemented in standard NIM. The DeLiDAQ-2D module can operate in two modes: histogram mode (on-line sorting and accumulation of spectra in the internal memory) and list mode (accumulation of raw data immediately on a computer disk). 1.Sonix+, http://sonix.jinr.ru 2.A.Belushkin et al. 2D Position-sensitive detector for thermal neutrons. Proceedings of the XXΙ International Symposium on Nuclear Electronics & Computing, NEC’2007., JINR E10,11-2007-119, Dubna, 2008, p.p. 116-120.
Speaker: Ms Svetlana Murashkevich (JINR)
Data acquisition system for focal plane detector of mass separator MASHA 15m
One of the significant changes during last years at mass spectrometer MASHA (Mass-Analyzer of Super Heavy Atoms), located at JINR Flerov Laboratory of Nuclear Reactions, was upgrade of the data acquisition system. The main difference from previous CAMAC DAQ is in using new modern platform – National Instruments PXI with XIA multichannel high speed digitizers (250MHz 12 bit 16 channels). There are 448 spectrometric channels. Each channel has its charge sensitive preamplifier which are grouped by 16 in a load balance way. Grouped channels are connected to multiplexers-amplifiers and after that to digitizers. Preamplifiers and multiplexers-amplifiers are designed at FLNR JINR [1]. Software for data acquisition is written in C++ and consist of two main parts. First one is run at PXI controller for collecting and storing data from digitizers located at experimental hall and the second one is a viewer at PC for on-line and off-line data analysis located at MASHA control room. New DAQ system expands precision measuring capabilities of alpha decays and spontaneous fission at focal plane position sensitive silicon strip detector what in turn increases capabilities of the setup in such field as low yield elements registration. The work was supported by the Russian Foundation for Basic Research, grant no.‑13‑02‑12089‑ofi_m. Keywords: DAQ, data acquisition, mass-spectrometry, super heavy elements 1. A. Kuznetsov, E. Kuznetsov, Electronic devices for constructing a multichannel data acquisition system. Proceedings of the XXII International symposium NEC”2009, Varna, pp. 173‑179.
Speaker: Aleksey Novoselov (JINR)
ESIS KRION-6T beam emittance measurement device 15m
The work is devoted to study and development of the ESIS KRION-6T beam emittance measurement device using sectional ion collector method. In the course of the work, the charge measurement possibility using multichannel ADC with current input was researched. MCU-based data acquisition system was designed. The system tests was carried out.
Speaker: Mr Dmitriy Ponkin (LHEP JINR)
Host-based data acquisition system to control pulsed facilities of the accelerator 15m
The talk discusses development of the host-based systems for carrying out measurements and data acquisition to control a great number of pulse parameters and pulsed facilities of accelerators. We consider possible modes of timing and allocation of measuring operations and storage, processing and the data output for groups of channels, or tasks. The time period or intensity of operations and the number of the data for the tasks are coordinated with the system characteristics of the channels. Estimations of a period of waiting time and the data-flow rate demonstrate performance of the system. The technique is developed to provide checking of groups of pulse parameters and control the facilities of the linear accelerator of electrons LUE-200 for the neutron source IREN at JINR (Dubna).
Speaker: Dr Victor Zamriy (JINR)
Automatization of control channel 8 of Phasotron at DLNP of JINR 15m
This article is presenting software and hardware parts of the automatization project of control channel 8 lenses focusing of Phasotron at DLNP of JINR. The article describes goals, concepts and features of the software, developed with Python and QT.
Speaker: Andrey Yudin (Vladimirovich)
Creating interactive video broadcast system at VBLHEP 15m
Speaker: Mr Ivan Slepov (JINR)
Wednesday, 30 September
ATLAS DAQ
Convener: Dr DMITRY PESHEKHONOV (JINR)
Real-time flavour tagging selection in ATLAS 15m
In high-energy physics experiments, online selection is crucial to select interesting collisions from the large data volume. ATLAS b-jet triggers are designed to identify heavy-flavour content in real-time and provide the only option to efficiently record events with fully hadronic final states containing b-jets. In doing so, two different, but related, challenges are faced. The physics goal is to optimise as far as possible the rejection of light jets, while retaining a high efficiency on selecting b-jets and maintaining affordable trigger rates without raising jet energy thresholds. This maps into a challenging computing task, as tracks and their corresponding vertexes must be reconstructed and analysed for each jet above the desired threshold, regardless of the increasingly harsh pile-up conditions. We present an overview of the ATLAS strategy for online b-jet selection for the LHC Run 2, including the use of novel methods and sophisticated algorithms designed to face the above mentioned challenges. A first look at the performance in Run 2 data is shown and compared to the performance during the Run 1 data-taking campaign. The ATLAS FastTracKer (FTK) system does global track reconstruction after each level-1 trigger to enable the high-level trigger to have early access to tracking information. We present the status of the FTK commissioning (expected to be completed in 2016) and discuss how the system can be exploited to improve the current b-jet trigger performance.
Speaker: Lidija Zivkovic (Institute of Physics Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia)
The ATLAS Jet Trigger Software and Performance for LHC Run 2 15m
The new centre of mass energy and high luminosity conditions during Run 2 of the Large Hadron Collider impose ever more demanding constraints on the ATLAS online trigger reconstruction and selection system. To cope with these conditions, the hardware-based Level-1 trigger now includes a Topological Processor and the software-based High Level Trigger has been redesigned, merging the two previously separate Level-2 and Event Filter steps. In the new joint software processing level, algorithms run in the same computing nodes, thus sharing resources, minimizing the data transfer from the detector buffers and increasing the algorithm flexibility. The selection of events containing jets is uniquely challenging at a hadron collider where nearly every event contains significant hadronic activity. It is, however, of crucial importance to explore many physics topics in the new kinematic regime. The ATLAS Jet Trigger software was mostly rewritten to adapt to the new High Level Trigger, while taking into account past experience from Run 1. The upgraded system profits from a much greater re-use of the precise but costly offline software base, a more robust configuration infrastructure, and two alternative schemes for reading the whole or part of the calorimeter data in real time. This presentation will describe the upgraded ATLAS Jet Trigger, detailing some of its design choices, and will show the first trigger results from real Run 2 data.
Speaker: Lee Sawyer (Louisiana Tech University, UK)
The Upgrade of the ATLAS Electron and Photon Triggers towards LHC Run 2 and their Performance 15m
Electron and photon triggers covering transverse energies from 5 GeV to several TeV are essential for signal selection in a wide variety of ATLAS physics analyses to study Standard Model processes and to search for new phenomena. Final states including leptons and photons had, for example, an important role in the discovery and measurement of the Higgs particle. Dedicated triggers are also used to collect data for calibration, efficiency and fake rate measurements. The ATLAS trigger system is divided in a hardware-based (Level 1) and a software based high level trigger (HLT), both of which were upgraded during the long shutdown of the LHC in preparation for data taking in 2015. The increasing luminosity and more challenging pile-up conditions as well as the planned higher center-of-mass energy demanded the optimisation of the trigger selections at each level, to control the rates and keep efficiencies high. To improve the performance multivariate analysis techniques are introduced at the HLT. The evolution of the ATLAS electron and photon triggers and their performance will be presented, including new results from the early days of the LHC Run 2 operation.
Speaker: Ryan White (Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Valparaíso, Chile)
Convener: Dr Lee Sawyer (Louisiana Tech University)
The design and performance of the ATLAS Inner Detector trigger for Run 2 15m
The design and performance of the ATLAS Inner Detector (ID) trigger algorithms running online on the high level trigger (HLT) processor farm with the early LHC Run 2 data are discussed. During the 2013-15 LHC shutdown, the HLT farm was redesigned to run in a single HLT stage, rather than the two-stage (Level 2 and Event Filter) used in Run 1. This allowed a redesign of the HLT ID tracking algorithms, essential for nearly all physics signatures in ATLAS. The redesign of the ID trigger, required in order to satisfy the challenging demands of the higher energy LHC Run 2 operation, is described. The detailed performance of the tracking algorithms with the initial Run 2 data is discussed, for the different physics signatures. This includes both the physics object reconstruction and timing performance for the algorithms running on the redesigned single stage ATLAS HLT Farm. Comparison with the Run 1 strategy are made and demonstrate the superior performance of the strategy adopted for Run 2.
Speaker: Dr Yang Qin (University of Manchester, UK)
A Hardware Fast Tracker for the ATLAS trigger 15m
The trigger system of the ATLAS experiment is designed to reduce the event rate from the LHC nominal bunch crossing at 40 MHz to about 1 kHz, at the design luminosity of 10^34 cm^-2 s-1. After a successful period of data taking from 2010 to early 2013, the LHC is restarting in 2015 with much higher instantaneous luminosity and this will increase the load on High Level Trigger system, the second stage of the selection based on software algorithms. More sophisticated algorithms will be needed to achieve higher background rejection while maintaining good efficiency for interesting physics signals. The Fast TracKer is part of the ATLAS trigger upgrade project; it is a hardware processor that will provide, at every level-1 accept (100 kHz) and within 100 microseconds, full tracking information for tracks with momentum as low as 1 GeV/c. Providing fast extensive access to tracking information, with resolution comparable to the offline reconstruction, the Fast Tracker will for example help the High Level Trigger system in the precise detection of the primary and secondary vertices, to ensure robust selections and improve the trigger performance. The Fast TracKer will exploit hardware technologies with massive parallelism, combining Associative Memory ASICs, FPGAs and high speed communication links. We present the architecture of the FTK system, the results from integration tests and discuss the expected physics performance in the harsh environment of high pile-up and high luminosities expected for upcoming LHC run-2.
Speaker: Needa Asbah (DESY, Hamburg, Germany)
Phase-I Trigger Readout Electronics Upgrade of the ATLAS Liquid-Argon Calorimeters 15m
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is foreseen to be upgraded during the shut-down period of 2018-2019 to deliver about 3 times the instantaneous design luminosity. Since the ATLAS trigger system, at that time, will not allow an increase of the trigger rate an improvement of the trigger system is required. The ATLAS LAr Calorimeter read-out will therefore be modified and digital trigger signals with a higher spatial granularity will be provided to the trigger. The new trigger signals will be arranged in 34000 so-called Super Cells which achieves a 5-10 better granularity than the trigger towers currently used and allows an improved background rejection. The Super Cell read-out is composed of custom developed 12-bit combined SAR ADCs in 130 nm CMOS technology which will be installed on-detector in a radiation environment and digitizes the detector pulses at 40 MHz. The data will be transmitted to the back-end using a custom serializer and optical converter applying 5.44 Gb/s optical links. These components are installed on 124 LAr Trigger Driver Boards (LTDB) each handling up to 320 Super Cell channels. The back-end system will receive the digitized data at a total rate of 25 Tb/s. LAr Digital Processing Boards (LDPBs) equipped with four Arria-10 FPGAs are foreseen to perform digital signal processing in real-time for precise energy reconstruction, pile-up suppression and identification of the correct bunch-crossing time. Each of the 32 LDPBs handles about 1100 Super-Cells on average. In order to test the full functionality of the future LAr trigger system, a demonstrator set-up has been installed on the ATLAS detector and is operated in parallel to the regular ATLAS data taking during the LHC Run-2. One Front-End Crate (FEC) covering a region of Δη×Δφ=1.4 × 0.4 of one LAr half-barrel is equipped with two prototype versions of the LTDB using commercial TI ADS5272 ADCs, and the data are received by two prototype LDPB boards implementing Stratix V FPGAs. The LDPBs are operated in a commercial Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture (ATCA) shelf system. The talk will give an overview of the Phase-I Upgrade of the ATLAS LAr Calorimeter readout and of the custom developed hardware including their role in real-time data processing and fast data transfer. Performance results from the prototype boards in the demonstrator system will be reported with first measurements of noise levels and system linearity.
Speaker: Mr Tatsuya Mori (The University of Tokyo)
Non-relational databases and heterogeneous repositories
Convener: Andreas Peters (CERN)
Evolution of the use of relational and NoSQL databases in the ATLAS experiment. 30m
The ATLAS experiment used for many years a large database infrastructure based on Oracle to store several different types of non-event data: time-dependent detector configuration and conditions data, calibrations and alignments, configurations of Grid sites, catalogues for data management tools, job records for distributed workload management tools, run and event metadata. The rapid development of “NoSQL” databases (structured storage services) in the last five years allowed an extended and complementary usage of traditional relational databases and new structured storage tools in order to improve the performance of existing applications and to extend their functionalities using the possibilities offered by the modern storage systems. The trend is towards using the best tool for each kind of data, separating for example the intrinsically relational metadata from payload storage, and records that are frequently updated and benefit from transactions from archived information. Access to all components has to be orchestrated by specialised services that run on front-end machines and shield the user from the complexity of data storage infrastructure. This talk will describe this technology evolution in the ATLAS database infrastructure and present a few examples of large database applications that benefit from it.
Speaker: Prof. Dario Barberis (University and INFN Genova (Italy))
The unified database for the fixed target experiment BM@N 15m
Today the use of databases is a prerequisite for qualitative management and unified access to the data of modern high-energy physics experiments. The developed database describing in this report is designed as comprehensive data storage for the ongoing sessions of the fixed target experiment BM@N at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research. The structure and purposes of the BM@N facility will be briefly presented. The BMNRoot software of the experiment will be noted. The scheme of the developed database and its parameters will be described in the presentation in detail. The use of the unified database implemented on the MySQL DBMS allows to provide user access to the actual information of the experiment: run parameters, BM@N detector geometry, possible, changing during the session, the experimental data obtained, etc. It avoids the multiple duplication and use of outdated data in different subdivisions of the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research. The implemented automatic backup of the unified database ensures that all stored data of the experiment won’t be lost due to software or hardware failure. Also the interfaces for the access to the developed database will be described in the presentation. One was implemented as the set of the specialized C++ classes of the BMNRoot software to access to data without SQL statements, the other – WEB-interface being available on the Web page of the BM@N experiment. At the end the report will conclude the possibility of using the unified developed database in other high-energy physics experiments.
Speaker: Mr Konstantin Gertsenberger (JINR)
Parallel Database support for Distributed Computing 15m
The problem of big data is becoming increasingly important in our time. This is the most effective solution for the storage and data processing. Lately there is an interest for the same approach for data supply in large scale computations. It is based on the use of parallel database management systems (DBMS), providing parallel processing on requests of Distributed computing systems. There are several commercial solutions, which allow to process large amounts of data, but until recently they have focused on one or other specific hardware platform (DB2 Parallel Edition, NonStop SQL, NCR Teradata, Oracle RAC, Greenplum, and others.) and are not suitable for mass use in the Distributed systems. In addition, these solutions are expensive commercial products. This work is dedicated to the development of parallel database computing system for data supply in large scale computations, which should outplay commercial counterparts in performance.
Speaker: Mr Thurein Kyaw (Lwin)
NICA Project Management Information System 15m
The science projects growth changing the criteria for their efficiency due to project implementation be in need of not only level increasing of the management specialization but also pose the problem of choosing the effective planning methods, deadlines monitoring and participants interaction involved in research projects. This paper is devoted to the choosing of project management information system of the new heavy ion collider NICA (Nuclotron based Ion Collider fAcility). We formulate the requirements for the project management information system with taking into account the specifics of the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR, Dubna, Russia), as an international intergovernmental research organization, which is developed on the basis of a flexible and effective information system for NICA project management.
Speaker: Maksim Bashashin (JINR)
Concept of JINR Corporate Information System 15m
The article presents the vision of JINR Corporate Information System (JINR CIS): analysis of the current situation, goals and objectives, business requirements, functional requirements, the system structure, assumptions and dependencies and other factors. The special attention is given to the information support of scientific research - Current Research Information Systems as part of the corporate information system. The objectives of such a system are focused on ensuring and the effective implementation of the scientific research by using the modern information technology, computer technology and automation, creation, development and integration of digital resources on a common conceptual framework. The main task of the corporate information system is a complex support of organization's business processes. The main areas of information are: 1. Information support of scientific activities. 2. Information support of management and organizational activities of subdivisions. 3. Information support and maintenance management tasks. 4. Interaction with external information systems. JINR corporate information systems means a system aimed at supporting the integrated information space of distributed digital resources and a set of software and hardware to ensure their effective use and full-featured management. JINR CIS must provide the widest possible coverage of all sides of Management Institute, in stages integrating existing information systems, providing a performance of necessary functions. Project assumes continuous system development, introduction the new information technologies to ensure the technological system relevance.
Speaker: Irina Filozova (JINR)
Thursday, 1 October
Distributed Computing. GRID & Cloud computing
Convener: Dr Mohammad Al-Turany (GSI/CERN)
CERN LHC run 2 on OpenStack 30m
The continuous growth of luminosity in high energy physics with the LHC restart in 2015 results in larger amount of data to be analysed and a corresponding increase in computing power. Given these challenges, we have adopted a number of open source projects used by other large scale deployments elsewhere and contributed to those communities. In particular, OpenStack was chosen as the solution to cope with the need of managing larger computing resources with the same manpower, multiple use cases and of being able to easily scale up the system. OpenStack is nowadays the fastest growing open cloud solution, building software that powers public and private clouds for a wide range of organizations, including Walmart, Comcast, Cisco, eBay, HP, Intel and Rackspace. The CERN OpenStack cloud has been in production since July 2013 growing to over 5,000 Hypervisors to meet the needs of LHC Run 2. In this presentation, an overview of the OpenStack implementation at CERN will be given, with particular emphasis on flexibility, use cases and challenges.
Speaker: Mr SEBASTIAN BUKOWIEC (CERN)
Desktop supercomputer: what can it do? 30m
To have computing power of large system in hand was a dream of computational scientists for a long time. There were a lot of very interesting proposals in that direction, but there always were bottlenecks, that managed to ruin the original idea. We review some of those problems and argue that new technologies can bring solutions at least to majority of them. The use of cloud technologies transfer those problems to purely on technical level and we describe solutions to most important ones – data transfer overheads, operational environment and load balancing. All solutions are illustrated on a very popular heterogeneous system CPU+GPGPU. Despite all favorable results such system still cannot substitute General Purpose systems. So we formulate a new approach for algorithms in heterogeneous systems. It consists in two steps – finding proper variables for optimal distribution of a problem over the computational system and building a virtual cluster for optimal mapping the algorithm on it. We give three examples of realization of such approach for popular physical problems.
Speaker: Prof. Alexander Bogdanov (St.Petersburg State University)
Migration of the WLCG monitoring infrastructure to a new technology stack 30m
Monitoring the WLCG infrastructure requires to gather and to analyze high volume of heterogeneous data (e.g. data transfers, job monitoring, site tests) coming from different services and experiment-specific frameworks to provide a uniform and flexible interface for scientists and sites. The current architecture, where relational database systems are used to store, to process and to serve monitoring data, has limitations in coping with the foreseen extension of the volume (e.g. higher LHC luminosity) and the variety (e.g. new data-transfer protocols and new resource-types, as cloud-computing) of WLCG monitoring events. The evolution of the WLCG monitoring systems consists of moving to a new architecture and a new technology stack which provide a solution for scalable and close to realtime distributed data processing. The contribution describes the new architecture, the status of migration and lessons learned during technology evaluation and the migration process.
Speaker: Ms Julia Andreeva (CERN)
Simulation concept of NICA-MPD-SPD Tier0-Tier1 computing facilities 20m
The simulation concept for grid-cloud services of contemporary HENP experiments of the Big Data scale was formulated in practicing the simulation system developed in LIT JINR Dubna. This system is intended to improve the efficiency of the design and development of a wide class of grid-cloud structures by using work quality indicators of some real system to design and predict its evolution. For these purposes the simulation program are combined with real monitoring system of the grid-cloud service through a special database (DB). The DB accomplishes acquisition and analysis of monitoring data to carry out dynamical corrections of the simulation. Such an approach allows to construct a general model pattern which should not depend on the concrete simulated object, while parameters describing this object can be used as input to run the pattern. The simulation of some processes of the NICA-MPD-SPD Tier0-Tier1 distributed computing is considered as an example of our approach applications.
Speaker: Prof. Gennady Ososkov (JINR)
Convener: Dr Patrick Fuhrmann (DESY)
Study of ATLAS TRT performance with GRID and supercomputers. 20m
After the early success in discovering a new particle consistent with the long awaited Higgs boson, Large Hadron Collider experiments are ready for the precision measurements and further discoveries that will be made possible by much higher LHC collision rates from spring 2015. A proper understanding of the detectors performance at highoccupancy conditions is important for many on-going physics analyses. The ATLAS Transition Radiation Tracker (TRT) in one of these detectors. TRT is a large straw tube tracking system that is the outermost of the three subsystems of the ATLAS Inner Detector (ID). TRT contributes significantly to the resolution for high-pT tracks in the ID providing excellent particle identification capabilities and electron-pion separation. ATLAS experiment is using Worldwide LHC Computing Grid. WLCG is a global collaboration of computer centers and provides seamless access to computing resources which include data storage capacity, processing power, sensors, visualization tools and more. WLCG resources are fully utilized and it is important to integrate opportunistic computing resources such as supercomputers, commercial and academic clouds no to curtail the range and precision of physics studies. One of the most important study dedicated to be solved on a supercomputer is reconstruction of proton-proton events with large number of interactions in Transition Radiation Tracker. This studies are made for ATLAS TRT SW group. It becomes clear that high-performance computing contributions become important and valuable. An example of very successful approach is Kurchatov Institute’s Data Processing Center including Tier-1 grid site and supercomputer. TRT jobs have been submitted using the same PanDA portal and it was transparent for physicists. Results have been transferred to the ATLAS Grid site. The presented talk includes TRT performance results obtained with the usage of the ATLAS GRID and "Kurchatov" supercomputer as well as analysis of CPU efficiency during these studies.
Speakers: Dr Alexei Klimentov (Brookhaven National Lab) , Mr Dimitrii Krasnopevtsev (National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (RU))
EOS - evaluating object drives and non-volatile memory 30m
The EOS project at CERN is providing large scale storage systems to LHC experiments and many other projects at CERN and beyond. In order to further increase the scalability and availability of the system we are investigating several new technologies such as ethernet connected disk drives and non-volatile memory implementations to further decrease the cost of ownership and the downtime after service problems. In the presentation we will describe the possible benefits, our plans for a joint evaluation with the technology vendors and summarise the first results achieved.
Speaker: Andreas-Joachim Peters (CERN)
Status of the DIRAC Project: overview and recent developments 30m
Multiple research user communities need to put in common infrastructures their computing resources in order to boost the efficiency of their usage. Various grid infrastructures are trying to help the new users to start doing computations by providing services facilitating access to distributed computing resources. The DIRAC project is providing software for creating and operating such services. Multiple DIRAC installations are functional now in various countries. The project is rapidly evolving by providing access to new types of computing and storage resources. It uses new technologies to ensure better, more scalable and more reactive control of the system. New services for massive computations and data operations are available. In this contribution the overview of the project as well as new recent developments will be presented.
Speaker: Dr Andrei Tsaregorodtsev (CPPM-IN2P3-CNRS)
Computations with Hybrid Systems (CPU, GPU, coprocessors)
Convener: Prof. Alexander Degtyarev (Professor)
HybriLIT : status report 30m
The paper reviews the present status and the perspectives of development of the heterogeneous computing cluster HybriLIT (http://hybrilit.jinr.ru/) which was put into operation in 2014 at the Laboratory of Information Technologies of JINR. HybriLIT provides possibilities to carry out high performance computing within the Multifunctional Information and Computing Complex in LIT JINR. The current configuration of the cluster includes computational nodes with different types of coprocessors (graphical accelerators (GPU) NVIDIA and Intel Xeon Phi coprocessors) with corresponding installed software. It allows carrying out computations under the use of different parallel programming technologies: CUDA - for computations on computational nodes including GPU; MPI, OpenMP - for computations on the multi-/many-core component of the cluster; OpenMP extensions - for computations on the nodes with Intel Xeon Phi coprocessors. Heterogeneous computations may be done with the use of combined technologies: MPI+CUDA, MPI+OpenMP+CUDA, etc.; and the use of the OpenCL technologies. To make effective use of the new computing architectures, a software and information environment has been developed. It includes services that allow the users to carry out parallel computations, to develop their own applications, to get up-to-date support and to participate in tutorials on parallel programming technologies.
Speaker: Dr Petr Zrelov (LIT JINR)
Virtual Accelerator Laboratory: the symbolic presentation for space charge fields 15m
In this work by saying Virtual Accelerator we mean a set of services and tools enabling transparent execution of computational software for modeling beam dynamics in accelerators using distributed computing resources. The main use of the Virtual Accelerator is simulation of beam dynamics by different packages with the opportunity to match the and the possibility to create pipelines of tasks when the results of one processing step based on a particular software package can be sent to the input of another processing step. In the case of charged particle beams Virtual Accelerator is working as a prediction mechanism: witch analytical model should we use to exclude, may be partly , the negative effect in beam dynamics. With the help of external fields these changes can be done. To simulate the large number of particle we need distributed resources for our computations. In this paper different parallel techniques to simulate space charge effects are presented. In particular, the investigation of overall performance of the predictor-corrector method is made.
Speaker: Ms Nataliia Kulabukhova (Saint Petersburg State University)
Convener: Milos Lokajicek (Institute of Physics AS CR)
Grids and Clouds in the Czech Republic 15m
Speaker: Mr Jan Kundrát (Institute of Physics of the AS CR and CESNET)
Scientific Computing Infrastructure and Services in Moldova 15m
In recent years distributed information processing and high-performance computing (HPC, distributed Cloud and Grid computing infrastructures) technologies for solving complex tasks with high demands of computing resources are actively developing. In Moldova the works on creation of high-performance and distributed computing infrastructures were started relatively recently due to participation in implementation of a number of international projects. Research teams from Moldova participated in the regional and pan-European projects, including initiatives focused on integration in pan-European e-Infrastructures. That allowed them beginning forming of national heterogeneous computing infrastructure, get access to regional and European computing resources, and expand the range and areas of solving tasks.
Speaker: Mr Nichita Degteariov (RENAM)
Usage of cloud platform for the BY-NCPHEP Tier3 site 15m
Status of the NC PHEP BSU Tier 3 site presented. Transition to rackmounted servers started. Due to need in more scalable, reliable platform which provide efficient resource utilization tier infrastructure was ported on cloud with distributed storage. The choise and setup of cloud is discussed.
Speaker: Mr Vitaly Yermolchyk (NC PHEP BSU)
Convener: Viacheslav Ilyin (NRC Kurchatov Institute)
Dynamic federation of grid and cloud storage 15m
The Dynamic Federations project ("dynafed") enables the deployment of scalable, distributed storage systems composed of independent storage endpoints. While the Uniform Generic Redirector at the heart of the project is protocol agnostic, we have focussed our effort on HTTP-based protocols, including S3 and WebDAV. The system has been deployed on testbeds covering the majority of the ATLAS and LHCb data, and supports geography-aware replica selection. The work done exploits the federation potential of HTTP to build systems that offer uniform, scalable, catalogue-less access to the storage and metadata ensemble and the possibility of seamless integration of other compatible resources such as those from cloud providers. Dynafed can exploit the potential of the S3 delegation scheme, effectively federating on the fly any number of S3 buckets from different providers and applying a uniform authorization to them. This feature has been used to deploy in production the BOINC Data Bridge, which uses the Uniform Generic Redirector with S3 buckets to harmonize the BOINC authorization scheme with the Grid/X509. We believe that the features of a loosely coupled federation of open-protocol-based storage elements open many possibilities of smoothly evolving the current computing models and of supporting new scientific computing projects that rely on massive distribution of data and that would appreciate systems that can more easily be interfaced with commercial providers and can work natively with Web browsers and clients.
Speaker: Furano Fabrizio (CERN IT/SDC)
Cloud infrastructure at JINR 15m
To fulfill JINR commitments in different national and international projects related to modern information technologies usage such as cloud and grid computing as well as to provide the same tools for JINR users for their scientific research the cloud infrastructure was deployed at Laboratory of Information Technologies of Joint Institute for Nuclear Research. OpenNebula software was chosen as a cloud platform. Initially it was set up in simple configuration with single front-end host and a few cloud nodes. Some custom development was performed to tune JINR cloud installation to fit local needs: resources request via web form in the cloud web-interface, cloud utilization statistics, user authentication via kerberos, custom driver for OpenVZ containers. Because of high demand in that cloud service and its resources over-utilization it has been re-designed to cover increasing users' needs in capacity, availability and reliability. Recently a new separate cloud instance has been deployed in high-availability configuration with distributed network file system. As soon as testing and benchmarking phases will be successfully passed all users' virtual machines will be migrated from old cloud instance to the new one. ALso it's planned to add more cloud nodes soon.
Speaker: Dr Nikolay Kutovskiy (JINR)
Creating cloud storage system at JINR 15m
This article describe the questions of construction the distributed storage system and options for using it. As a means of creating such storage systems were studied Ceph (FS), GlusterFS, MooseFS, LizardFS. As a result of the analysis system was chosen which is currently used as a storage at JINR cloud service. It also provides options to access cloud storage and how to implement them.
Speaker: Mr Roman Semenov (JINR)
Optimization of over-provisioned clouds 15m
The variability of workloads experienced by modern user applications leads to uneven distribution of workloads across physical resources and ineffective hardware utilization of cloud data centers. Some ways to solve this problem are reviewed and a need to develop algorithms to optimize hardware utilization of clouds is shown. As an example of one of the promising approaches a smart algorithm for dynamic re-allocation and consolidation of virtual resources to improve hardware utilization in heterogeneous cloud environments is proposed.
Speaker: Mr Nikita Balashov (JINR)
BES-III distributed computing 15m
The BES-III experiment at the Institute of High Energy Physics (Beijing, China) is aimed at the precision measurements in e+e- anihilation in the energy range from 2.0 till 4.6 GeV. The world largest samples of J/psi and psi' events and unique samples of XYZ data have been already collected. Expected increase of the data volume in the coming years required significant evolution of the computing model, namely shift from a centralized data processing to a distributed one. This report summarizes the design of BES-III distributed computing system, experience gained after 2 years of deployment and future plans of development.
Speaker: Mr Igor Pelevanyuk (JINR)
Parallel computing with BEAN - BES-III Analysis Framework 15m
BEAN is a lightweight ROOT-based analysis-only framework designed for BES-III experiment. A number of approaches to parallel computing are used in BEAN: batch systems, ROOT PROOF and Apache Hadoop. The latter is particularly interesting for particle physics applications being a new de facto standard in parallel computing. We present here the implementation details of PROOF and Hadoop support in BEAN, the relevant user experience as well as performance comparison.
Speaker: Mr Evgeny Boger (JINR)
Professional simulations of neutron spectrometers and experiments by VITESS software package 15m
At present days practically each new neutron spectrometer before construction or modernization is simulated, and its parameters are optimized with use of calculations on fast modern computers. In several leading world neutron centers development new and support of old program packages (MCSTAS, VITESS, RESTRAX, NISP) with use of a method of Monte Carlo is conducted. In FLNP modules for simulations of neutron spectrometers and virtual experiments for the VITESS program (Virtual Instrument Tool for European Spallation Source) are developed, tested and used. Development of nearly a half of all code (and according to modules) is over the last 10 years successfully complete VITESS in close cooperation with Juelich Centre of Neutron Science (FZ-Juelich Germany) in Munich. In particular, tasks of modeling of neutron instruments with the polarized neutrons are almost completely realized today. A simulation of various flippers and spin echo spectrometers with constants and time dependent magnetic fields is carried successfully out. Thus magnetic fields can be as model (are incorporated in the modules) and/or calculated by the external special software (for example MagNet, Ansys, etc.).
Speaker: Dr Sergey Manoshin (FLNP JINR)
Performing Track Reconstruction at the ALICE TPC using a Fast Hough Transform method 15m
The Hough Transform algorithm is a popular image analysis method that is widely used to perform global pattern recognition in images through the identification of local patterns in a suitably chosen parameter space. The algorithm can be also used to perform track reconstruction; to estimate the trajectory of individual particles when passed through the sensitive elements of a detector volume. This paper presents a fast reconstruction method for the Time Projection Chamber (TPC) of the ALICE experiment at LHC. The method, that combines a linear Hough Transform algorithm with a fast filling of the Hough Transform parameter space, is developed within ALICE O^2, the future computing framework of ALICE for RUN3.
Speaker: Dr Charalampos Kouzinopoulos (CERN)
Design of Web platform for science and engineering in the model of open market 15m
Speaker: Dr Alexander Kryukov (SINP MSU)
Convener: Prof. Gennady Ososkov (Joint Institute for Nuclear Research)
APPLICATION OF CLUSTER ANALYSIS AND AUTOREGRESSIVE NEURAL NETWORKS FOR THE NOISE DIAGNOSTICS OF THE IBR-2M REACTOR 15m
The pattern recognition methodologies and, artificial neural networks were used widely for the reactor noise diagnostics. It’s very important for pulsed reactor of periodic operation IBR-2M (Dubna, Russia), which is a high sensitivity to reactivity fluctuations (40 times higher than stationary reactors with a uranium fuel). The cluster analysis allows a detailed study of the structure and fast reactivity effects IBR-2M. Nonlinear autoregressive neural network with local feedback connection allows predicting slow reactivity effects. It is shown that the power noise is subsequently divided into four stable clusters, with three of which describe the noise transition region (three days). The fourth cluster constitutes a stable structure that until the end of reactor cycle (two weeks). The noise transition region is formed by asymptotically increases vibration of the moving reflectors in the process of their heating after maximum power is reached. The study of slow processes shows that the nonlinear autoregressive neural network with an error of ~5% allows predicting changes in reactivity caused by the fluctuation of liquid sodium flow rate up to two days of reactor operation.
Speaker: Dr Yuri Pepelyshev (JINR)
System of HPC content archiving 15m
This work is aimed to develop a system, that will effectively solve the problem of storing and analyzing files containing text data, by using modern software development tools, techniques and approaches. The main challenge of storing a large number of text documents defined at the problem formulation stage, have to be resolved with such functionality as full text search and document clustering depends on their contents. Main system features could be described with notions of distributed multilevel architecture, flexibility and interchangeability of components, achieved through the standard functionality incapsulation in independent executable modules.
Speaker: Mr Andrei Ivashchenko (St.Petersburg State University)
Impact of Configuration Management system of computer center on support of scientific projects throughout their lifecycle 15m
In this article the problem of support of scientific projects in the computer center is considered throughout their lifecycle and in every aspect of support. Configuration Management system plays a connecting role in processes related to the provision and support of services of computer center. In view of the strong integration of IT infrastructure components with the use of virtualization, control of infrastructure becomes even more critical to the support of research projects, which means higher requirements for the Configuration Management system. For every aspect of the support of research projects the influence on him from the Configuration Management system is reviewed and development of the corresponding elements of the system is described in the paper. The key article is to review the Configuration Management system of computer center as a central component of the set of proactive procedures in support of scientific projects and the maintenance of the infrastructure. This set of activities tied to the Configuration Management system, aims to prevent accidents and to maintain a stable level of services. Particular attention is paid to the resolution of specific requirements for the system, caused by the specifics of the computer center: the collective use of supercomputing resources and the use of solutions based on virtualization. In addition, the article describes the possible future development of the system.
Speaker: Mr Nikolai Iuzhanin (SPbSU)
Resource and task management tools for physics applications 15m
Efficient distribution of high performance computing resources according to actual application needs along with comfortable and transparent access to these resources has been an open question since HPC technologies became widely introduced. One of the application classes that require such functionality are physics applications. In this paper we discuss issues and approaches to manage resources for large-scale applications from physics and related fields, and describe tools to do this with special attention to virtualization technologies. We evaluate resource distribution and balancing methods applied to physics software packages, analyze the efficiency of our approach compared to traditional methods of HPC resource management, and highlight the concept of virtual private supercomputer - a virtual computing environment tailored specifically for a target user with particular target applications.
Speaker: Mr Ivan Gankevich (Saint Petersburg State University)
Social Data Collection and Processing Framework 15m
Modern information technologies have an impact in research in all possible areas of knowledge, and the humanities are not an exception. Some of them, such as psychology and sociology, can use observations of the human behavior and the opinions of individuals and communities as a base for research. One of the possible ways to acquire the data for the base is from social networking services, which in their present state may serve as a rich source of information about people. However, gathering, storage and especially processing of such data is a nontrivial task because of its large amount, which is only grows with time, complex and diverse structure, suitability of psychological and sociological methods for automatic application. This work outlines a framework for managing of large amounts of social data for applying psychological and sociological methods. Here it is described, how the framework handles gathering, storing, and processing complex, interconnecting data by using columnar database Hbase as a core storage. In addition, an example of the framework’s work with performance results is presented, future improvements are discussed.
Speaker: Mr Dmitry Guschansky (St.Petersburg State University)
Development of cross-platform communication library in C++, with support for multiple scripting languages: architectural pitfalls 15m
Speaker: Mr Oleg Iakushkin (Saint Petersburg State University)
Friday, 2 October
Computing for Large Scale Accelerator Facilities (LHC, FAIR, NICA, etc.) and Big Data
Convener: Ms Julia Andreeva (CERN)
ALFA: Next generation concurrent framework for ALICE and FAIR experiments 30m
The commonalities between the ALICE and FAIR experiments and their computing requirements led to the development of a common software framework in an experiment independent way; ALFA (ALICE-FAIR framework). ALFA is designed for high quality parallel data processing and reconstruction on heterogeneous computing systems. It provides a data transport layer and the capability to coordinate multiple data processing components. ALFA is a flexible, elastic system which balances reliability and ease of development with performance by using a message based multi-processing in addition to multi-threading. The message- based approach allows different parts of the software to run on different hardware platforms (heterogeneous system). Moreover, each process in ALFA assumes limited communication and reliance on other processes. Such a design add horizontal scaling (multiple processes) to vertical scaling provided by multiple threads to meet computing and throughput demands. ALFA does not dictate any application protocols. Potentially, any content-based processor or any source can change the application protocol. The framework supports different serialization standards for data exchange between different hardware and software languages. The status of the development and existing proto-types will be presented in this talk.
Speaker: Dr Mohammad Al-Turany (GSI/CERN)
Data analytics in the ATLAS Distributed Computing 30m
The ATLAS Data analytics effort is focused on creating systems which provide the ATLAS ADC with new capabilities for understanding distributed systems and overall operational performance. These capabilities include: warehousing information from multiple systems (the production and distributed analysis system - PanDA, the distributed data management system - Rucio, the file transfer system, various monitoring services etc. ); providing a platform to execute arbitrary data mining and machine learning algorithms over aggregated data; satisfy a variety of use cases for different user roles; host new third party analytics services on a scalable compute platform. We describe the implemented system where: data sources are existing RDBMS (Oracle) and Flume collectors; a Hadoop cluster is used to store the data; native Hadoop and Apache Pig scripts are used for data aggregation; and R for in-depth analytics. Part of the data is indexed in ElasticSearch so both simpler investigations and complex dashboards can be made using Kibana.
Speaker: Dr Ilija Vukotic (University of Chicago)
Integration Of PanDA Workload Management System With Supercomputers 30m
Abstract. The Large Hadron Collider (LHC), operating at the international CERN Laboratory in Geneva, Switzerland, is leading Big Data driven scientific explorations. Experiments at the LHC explore the fundamental nature of matter and the basic forces that shape our universe, and were recently credited for the discovery of a Higgs boson. ATLAS, one of the largest collaborations ever assembled in the sciences, is at the forefront of research at the LHC. To address an unprecedented multi-petabyte data processing challenge, the ATLAS experiment is relying on a heterogeneous distributed computational infrastructure. The ATLAS experiment uses PanDA (Production and Data Analysis) Workload Management System for managing the workflow for all data processing on over 140 data centers. Through PanDA, ATLAS physicists see a single computing facility that enables rapid scientific breakthroughs for the experiment, even though the data centers are physically scattered all over the world. While PanDA currently uses more than 100,000 cores with a peak performance of 0.3 petaFLOPS, next LHC data taking runs will require more resources than Grid computing can possibly provide. To alleviate these challenges, LHC experiments are engaged in an ambitious program to expand the current computing model to include additional resources such as the opportunistic use of supercomputers. We will describe a project aimed at integration of PanDA WMS with supercomputers in United States, Europe and Russia (in particular with Titan supercomputer at Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility (OLCF), Supercomputer at the National Research Center “Kurchatov Institute”, IT4 in Ostrava and others). Current approach utilizes modified PanDA pilot framework for job submission to the supercomputers batch queues and local data management, with light-weight MPI wrappers to run single threaded workloads in parallel on Titan's multi-core worker nodes. This implementation was tested with a variety of Monte-Carlo workloads on several supercomputing platforms. We will present our current accomplishments with running PanDA WMS at supercomputers and demonstrate our ability to use PanDA as a portal independent of the computing facilities infrastructure for High Energy and Nuclear Physics as well as other data-intensive science applications, such as bioinformatics and astro-particle physics.
Speaker: Dr Alexei Klimentov (Brookhaven National Lab)
The Next Generation ATLAS Production System 20m
The data processing and simulation needs of the ATLAS experiment at LHC grow continuously, as more data are collected and more use cases emerge. For data processing the ATLAS experiment adopted the data transformation approach, where software applications transform the input data into outputs. In the ATLAS production system, each data transformation is represented by a task, a collection of many jobs, dynamically submitted by the ATLAS workload management system (PanDA/JEDI) and executed on the Grid, clouds and supercomputers. Patterns in ATLAS data transformation workflows composed of many tasks provided a scalable production system framework for template definitions of the many-tasks workflows. User interface and system logic of these workflows are being implemented in the Database Engine for Tasks (DEFT). Such development required using modern computing technologies and approaches. We report technical details of this development: database implementation, server logic and Web user interface technologies.
Speaker: Mr Mikhail Borodin (NRNU MEPHI, NRC KI)
Convener: Prof. Dario Barberis (University and INFN Genova (Italy))
dCache, Sync-and-Share for Big Data 30m
The availability of cheap, easy-to-use sync-and-share cloud services has split the scientific storage world into the traditional big data management systems and the very attractive sync-and-share services. With the former, the location of data is well understood while the latter is mostly operated in the Cloud, resulting in a rather complex legal situation. Beside legal issues, those two worlds have little overlap in user authentication and access protocols. While traditional storage technologies, popular in HEP, are based on X509, cloud services and sync-n- share software technologies are generally based on user/password authentication or mechanisms like SAML or Open ID Connect. Similarly, data access models offered by both are somewhat different, with sync-n-share services often using proprietary protocols. As both approaches are very attractive, dCache.org developed a hybrid system, providing the best of both worlds. To avoid reinvent the wheel, dCache.org decided to embed another Open Source project: OwnCloud. This offers the required modern access capabilities but does not support the managed data functionality needed for large capacity data storage. With this hybrid system, scientist can share files and synchronize their data with laptops or mobile devices as easy as with any other cloud storage service. On top of this, the same data can be accessed via established mechanisms, like GridFTP to serve the Globus Transfer Service or the WLCG FTS3 tool, or the data can be made available to worker nodes or HPC applications via a mounted filesystem. As dCache provides a flexible authentication module, the same user can access its storage via different authentication mechanisms; e.g., X.509 and SAML. Additionally, users can specify the desired quality of service or trigger media transitions as necessary, so tuning data access latency to the planned access profile. Such features are a natural consequence of using dCache.
Speaker: Dr Patrick Fuhrmann (DESY)
Complex for mega-science data modeling and processing 30m
The review of current status and the Program for future developments of data intensive high performance/high throughput computing complex for mega-science in NRC "Kurchatov Institute", supporting the Priority scientific task “Development of mathematical models, algorithms and software for systems with extramassive parallelism for pilot science and technical areas” is presented. Major upgrades to GRID, HPC and telco infrastructure and its integration under data-intensive computing paradigm are described. Keywords: high performance computing, high throughput computing, distributed storage systems, distributed computing, grid.
Speaker: Eygene Ryabinkin (NRC "Kurchatov Institute")
Big Data processing: test results 30m
Dealing with large volumes of data is tedious work which is often delegated to a computer, and more and more often this task is delegated not only to a single computer but also to a whole distributed computing system at once. As the number of computers in a distributed system increases, the amount of effort put into effective management of the system grows. When the system reaches some critical size, much effort should be put into improving its fault tolerance. It is difficult to estimate when some particular distributed system needs such facilities for a given workload, so instead they should be implemented in a middleware which works efficiently with a distributed system of any size. It is also difficult to estimate whether a volume of data is large or not, so the middleware should also work with data of any volume. In other words, the purpose of the middleware is to provide facilities that adapt distributed computing system for a given workload. Tests show that this middleware is well-suited for different types of workloads and its performance is comparable with well-known alternatives.
Speaker: Prof. Alexander Degtyarev (Professor)
Innovative IT Education with use of IT-technologies
Convener: Mrs Evgenia Cheremisina (Dubna International University of Nature, Society and Man. Institute of system analysis and management)
Educational Project for the STAR Experiment at RHIC 20m
Modern education assumes significantly expand cooperation of universities with leading scientific centers for the training of highly qualified specialists. This report focuses on the MEhI and JINR joint project for the STAR experiment at RHIC (Brookhaven National Laboratory). The STAR experiment is one of the leading international collaboration in the field of modern nuclear physics. Many exiting discoveries, including new state of matter “Perfect liquid”, observation of antimatter helium-4 nucleus and strange antimatter, there were done. STAR is composed of 56 institutions and universities from 11 countries, with a total of 557 collaborators. Students of these universities are actively involved in all stages of the experiment, and use the results of this work in the preparation of master's and PhD theses. The goal of this project is to attract new students to this exciting research and the inclusion of the results of the STAR experiment in the educational process. Using educational materials from our web resource, students and teachers could get much interesting information about various modern experiments, facilities and international collaborations. There are following subsections: • General information about STAR; • Scientific Highlights; • STAR detectors subsystems (General Info, Technical info, Operating principle, Photos); • Instruments and methods for data analysis; • Trigger system; • Control Room; • Virtual labs based on real experimental data; • Online STAR data structure (STAR data structure, Online Meta-data Collection and Monitoring Framework for the STAR Experiment at RHIC, Remote online analysis); • Contact Information for Students. Most articles are visualized with interactive animations and 3D models that aimed at enhancing student’s understanding of educational material and engagement in the process of science. Currently a lab used experimental data on the gold-gold collisions at different energies from 7.7 to 200 GeV to study production of antiprotons at RHIC collider is realised. As instrument for the complex study of events it is developed the module to visualize events using interactive 3-D graphics. Furthermore it provides students from various universities of new educational resources appropriated to their level of education; allow to create community of students from different countries and universities interested in working on this area of science, will form a community of learners and teachers.
Speaker: Prof. Yury Panebrattsev (JINR)
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Transition to standard 3+ and optimization of the universities network in Russia 20m
This report provides an insight into the transition of the Russian higher education to standard 3+, peculiarities of the bachelor programs according to standard 3 and the formation of educational programs of the new standard. Special attention is paid to the optimization of the network of high schools on the basis of consolidation, building a network of Russian universities able to be on the list of the worldwide ranking universities. The features, advantages and disadvantages of a sharp consolidation of universities, reduction of the number of branches and private universities as well as the role of public and European accreditation for the legal recognition of Russian diplomas are considered too.
Speaker: Dr Iurii Sakharov (Dubna International University for Nature,Society and Man)
Hardware-Software Complex “Virtual Laboratory of Nuclear Fission” for LIS Experiment (Flerov Laboratory of Nuclear Reactions, JINR) 15m
One important aspect in the pedagogy of modern education is the integration of technological elements of modern science into the educational process. This integration has given rise to what has become to be referred to as blended learning. In this report we focus on the hardware-software complex “Virtual Laboratory of Nuclear Fission” as an example of incorporation of current scientific data into the educational process. This project uses experimental data of the Light Ion Spectrometer (LIS) from Flerov Laboratory of Nuclear Reactions, JINR. This project is a joint collaboration between MEPhI (Russia), JINR (Russia) and Stellenbosch University (South Africa). The physical process of spontaneous fission has been selected, and it was performed modeling and visualization of all the stages of experiment realization, taking of experimental data and their analysis. Virtual Lab includes training materials on the project, a set of interactive laboratory works, 3D models of detectors, interactive quizes and interactive job processing real experimental data from LIS setup using the platform ROOT. An important feature of this project is a combination of hands-on and virtual practicum approach. In this approach students work with real physical equipment and hardware-software complex “Virtual Laboratory of Nuclear Fission” to study the electronics and data acquisition of LIS experiment. This enables students to develop an understanding of principles of work and typical ways of exploitation of different blocks of electronics as training for their independent work with real physical equipment. At present we are developing new possibilities in the integration of the hardware and software elements of “Virtual Laboratory of Nuclear Fission”: 1. The Virtual Lab makes use of input signals from modern particles detectors, digitized using modern CAEN 5GHz digitizer. 2. It provides students with new possibilities of developing and their own components, described as physical processes as signals from detectors. These possibilities allow the Complex to be an open system for various student exercises. 3. Student labs practicum supplementing this Complex with real physical equipment form an essential and critical aspect in the training and development of young experimental scientists The project is comprised of three educational levels: • Elementary level. At this level the objective is to stimulate interest amongst the students, to give students an idea about the studied phenomena and to expose students to some of the most important aspects in modern nuclear physics. A typical target group at this level is school leavers, undergraduate students and student practice. • Post graduate level. The goal at this level is to study interactively typical nuclear detectors, different blocks of nuclear electronics and the most important methods of experimental data processing. • Professional level. It’s designed for PhD students at the final level of training before independent work and as a training for the successful work in the scientific collaborations. Software environment at this level provides the functions of the simulator. Usage scenarios have to implement the quintessence of the experts experience actually working in the experiments. In the framework of this project some international student practicums on experimental nuclear physics were held. Students studied principles of exploitation of various electronics blocks, worked with different types oscilloscopes (old analogues and modern digital), observed and studied signals from different detectors, made some calibrations and analyzed experimental data.
Speakers: Ms Ksenia Klygina (JINR) , Ms Victoria Belaga (JINR) , Prof. Yury Panebrattsev (JINR)
Web-based Builder of Digital Educational Resources 15m
These days there’s a lot of media material available on the internet for educators that include papers and lectures for a wide range courses and educational programs. But if one wishes to use some new interesting multimedia resources in a classroom, it takes a lot of time to find good quality pedagogical resources corresponding that might one’s own needs and requirements. The second problem is to integrate different interactive resources in joint presentation. The goal of the web-based builder of digital educational resources for educators is to provide capabilities for solutions to a wide range of science education tasks using a set of web-services and a library of media objects. There are basic set of digital educational resources related to modern science and technology and these include pictures and photos, videos and animations, 3D models, interactive models and interactive schemes, tests and simulators and virtual practicum in the web-based builder. For ease of use these web based resources for educators contain web-service for work with media resources, web-service for building own lectures and presentations and web-service for building own tests.
Speaker: Ms Ksenia Klygina (JINR)
E-learning as a Technological Tool to Meet the Requirements of Professional Standards in Training of IT Specialists 15m
We discuss issues of updating educational program according to requirements of labor market and the professional standards of the IT industry. We suggest the technology of E-learning through open educational resource to provide the participation of employers in the development of educational content and the intensification of practical training.
Speaker: Olga Tyatyushkina (Dubna Univeristy)
Adaptive educational environment in the IT field of study reacting on changes in the labor market 15m
The article describes modern approaches of creating educational environments, describes main technologies for their creating and development and gives examples of projects in this area, both in Russia and abroad. Identification and formalization of the needs of participants in the educational process were done and a concept of an adaptive educational environment in the IT field of study reacting on changes in the labor market is proposed. Structural and functional models of the system were built. Basing on the principle of adaptability of an educational environment the authors developed methods and scenarios of dynamic change in the composition of educational courses and programs in response to changing external requirements and the requirements of participants in the educational process. According to the algorithm the popularity of technologies is determined by analysis of text in the big amount of vacancy announcements. Analytical service using this algorithm is proposed to be included in the structure of the adaptive educational environment of the university or faculty.
Speaker: Mr Yury Samoylenko (Dubna University)
Virtualization in Education - Information Security lab 15m
The growing demand for qualified IT experts raises serious challenges for the education and training of young professionals who would answer scientific, industrial and social problems of tomorrow. Virtualization has a great impact on education allowing to increase its efficiency, to cut costs and to expand student audience abstracting users from physical characteristics of computing resources. Simulation and quick deployment of custom environments and even entire networks with possibility to put theoretical concepts straight away in real-world practice opens new doors for learning experience both in the classroom and remotely. With the advances of computing technologies something unthinkable 10 years ago is becoming a commodity and a standard in information technology education. After a short overview of some general virtualization principles the virtual labs as a study tool will be examined for two cases: Information Security training and learning Big Data related tools.
Speaker: Dr Alexander Karlov (JINR)
Virtual Computer Laboratory 2.0. 3D Graphics as Service. Methodological aspects of the use in research and education. 15m
The authors observe the practice of implementing the Virtual Computer Laboratory in Dubna International University for Nature, Society and Man. New generation of the virtual computer laboratory has introduced game-changing technology to make virtualization of professional 3D graphics applications easy to deliver and meet the performance expectations of students studying for designers and engineers. Provide a high level of education for IT specialists is significant for stable social development within intensive changes in social economic, scientific and technical fields. University graduates with degrees in IT are demanded by innovative enterprises in SEZ (Special Economic Zone) Dubna, local engineering companies and the businesses located at nearby Moscow. In order to improve the quality of professional training the educational institution must catch up with the progress introducing innovations into the educational process and e-learning systems based on advanced information technologies. For that purposes, the Virtual Computer Laboratory 2.0 based on a cloud computing technology was developed and successfully implemented in Dubna International University for Nature, Society and Man. Creating the University private cloud based on VMware technologies, IBM/Lenovo Blade-servers and Supermicro server platforms with GRID of Nvidia Kepler video graphic cards allows implementing latest operating systems and a wide range of software (with 3D graphics support now) and deliver parallel computing platform and programming model invented by Nvidia. It enables dramatic increases in computing performance by harnessing the power of the graphics-processing unit (GPU) for wide range of scientific analysis, modeling, graphical representation tasks and engineering development. The solution also accelerates virtual desktops and applications, allowing us to deliver true graphics from the datacenter to any user on the network to achieve improved productivity and mobility for all of our students, postgraduates, teachers and etc. The Virtual Computer Laboratory also introduces access to all critical applications, including the most 3D-intensive, highly responsive, rich multimedia experiences access from anywhere, on any device. The practice of virtual computer laboratory use has demonstrated that this efficient instrument can and must become a part of the modern innovative education to form up professional competences of graduates so that they are able to successfully resolve tasks in accordance with the profession being obtained.
Speaker: Nadezhda Tokareva (Dubna Univeristy)
Workload Management Systems in Applied Research and BigData
Convener: Dr Alexei Klimentov (Brookhaven National Lab)
NEW TECHNOLOGIES OF 2-D & 3-D MODELING FOR ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 20m
For ensuring technological support of research and administrative activity in the sphere of environmental management was developed a specialized modular program complex. Its components provide realization of three main stages of any similar project: - effective management of data and constructing of information and analytical systems of various complexity; -complex analytical processing of spatial information and solution of expected and diagnostic tasks; -operational data visualization and results of researches among the Internet, creation of the situational centers of support of administrative decisions. The special attention in developing a program complex is focused to creation of convenient and effective tools for creation and visualization 2d and 3D models providing the solution of tasks of the analysis and management of natural resources.
Speaker: Mrs Evgenia Cheremisina (Dubna International University of Nature, Society and Man. State Scientific Centre «VNIIgeosystem».)
Tier-1 in Kurchatov Institute: first months of operations during Run-2 20m
An overview of Tier-1 operations during the beginning of LHC Run-2 will be presented. We will talk about three supported experiments, ALICE, ATLAS and LHCb: current status of resources and computing support, challenges, problems and solutions. Also we will give an overview of the wide-area networking situation and integration of our Tier-1 with regional Tier-2 centers.
JINR TIER-1 Centre for the CMS Experiment at LHC 15m
An overview of the JINR Tier-1 centre for the CMS experiment at the LHC is given. A special emphasis is placed on the main tasks and services of the CMS Tier-1 at JINR. In February 2015 the JINR CMS Tier-1 resources were increased to the level that was outlined in JINR's rollout plan: CPU 2400 cores (28800 HEP-Spec06), 2.4 PB disks, and 5.0 PB tapes. The first results of Tier-1 operations during the beginning of LHC Run-2 will be presented.
Speaker: Dr Tatiana Strizh (JINR)
Status of RDMS CMS Computing 15m
The Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) is a high-performance general-purpose detector at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN. Russia and Dubna Member States (RDMS) CMS collaboration was founded in the 1994 year. More than twenty institutes from Russia and Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR) are involved in Russia and Dubna Member States (RDMS) CMS Collaboration. The RDMS CMS takes an active part in the CMS experiment. A proper computing grid-infrastructure has been constructed at the RDMS institutes for the participation in the running phase of the CMS experiment. Current status of RDMS CMS computing after the CMS setup upgrade and the LHC restart is presented.
Speaker: Dr Elena Tikhonenko (JINR)
Simulation Loop between CAD systems, Geant4 and GeoModel: Implementation and Results 15m
Data_vs_MonteCarlo discrepancy is one of the most important field of investigation for ATLAS simulation studies. There are several reasons of above mentioned discrepancies but primary interest is falling on geometry studies and investigation of how geometry descriptions of detector in simulation adequately representing “as-built” descriptions. Shapes consistency and detalization is not important while adequateness of volumes and weights of detector components are essential for tracking. There are 2 main reasons of faults of geometry descriptions in simulation: 1/ Inconsistency to “as-built” geometry descriptions; 2/Internal inaccurateness of transactions added by simulation packages itself. Georgian Engineering team developed hub on the base of CATIA platform and several tools enabling to read in CATIA different descriptions used by simulation packages, like XML/Persint->CATIA; IV/VP1->CATIA; GeoModel->CATIA; Geant4->CATIA. As a result it becomes possible to compare different descriptions with each other using full power of CATIA and investigate both classes of reasons of faults of geometry descriptions. Paper represents results of investigation of quality of geometry transactions doing by simulation packages and case studies of ATLAS Coils, End-Cap toroid and Bid Wheel structures.
Speakers: Prof. Alexander SHARMAZANASHVILI (Georgian Technical University) , Mr Niko Tsutskiridze (Georgian Technical University)
LGD cluster LNP as a basic platform for tasks of the ATLAS Experiment 15m
This report describes the actions that can be useful for system administrators to quickly enter or replacing hardware cluster. The report includes general knowledge and specific examples for better understanding. In particular, work with IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface), remote configure Worker Node with SSH, work with DHCP. Method of copy and deployment Worker Node images is included too. This report include step-by-step guide with all commands and all functions, which will be helpful for administrators. All the works were carried out on a cluster Laboratory of Nuclear Problems (LNP).
Speaker: Ivan Bednyakov (JINR)
Efficient Data Management Tools for the Heterogeneous Big Data Warehouse 15m
The traditional relational databases (aka RDBMS) having been consistent for the normalized data structures. RDBMS served well for decades, but the technology is not optimal for data processing and analysis in data intensive fields like social networks, oil-gas industry, experiments at the Large Hadron Collider, etc. Several challenges have been raised recently on the scalability of data warehouse-like workload against the transactional schema, in particular for the analysis of archived data or the aggregation of data for summary and accounting purposes. We have evaluated new approaches of handling vast amount of data. In particular, we have studied a new class of technologies commonly referred to as non-relational (NoSQL) databases. This includes schema-less approaches via key-value stores, like HBase, Cassandra, MongoDB. We studied performance, throughput and scalability of the above technologies for several scientific and industrial use-cases. The detailed studies and comparison make this project successful for different heterogeneous systems. This paper presents technologies and architectures we have studied, as well as the description of the back-end application that implements data uploading from RDBMS to NoSQL data warehouse, NoSQL database organization and how it could be used for data analytics in the further.
Speaker: Ms Victoriya Osipova (Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk, Russia)
The development of hybrid metadata storage for PanDA Workload Management System 15m
Scientific computing in a field of High Energy and Nuclear Physics (HENP) produces vast volumes of data. ATLAS, one of the largest collaborations ever assembled in the sciences, is at the forefront of research at Large Hadron Collider (LHC), operating at the international CERN Laboratory in Geneva, Switzerland, daily runs up to 1.5 M jobs and submit them using PanDA workload management system. For tracking the execution of computational and analytical tasks PanDA uses monitor application, which contains a set of summary tables, charts and graphs, aggregating data from the central SQL-based metadata storage (RDBMS Oracle). The growth rate of the volume of stored information has increased significantly over the last few years: from 500 hundreds completed jobs per day in 2011 up to 2 million during LHC Run 1 (2012-2013). Present metadata storage technology significantly limits the analytical tasks performance. This research work is focused on the development of a Hybrid Metadata Storage Framework (HMSF) that would improve scalability and performance of PanDA metadata store. In this framework, the scalability issue is addressed by integrating relational database and NoSQL data store, which combines the strengths of both. We have developed a prototype of HMSF that provides data transfer and synchronization between parts of hybrid storage, with Cassandra as NoSQL backend. HMSF have an API providing interface, which interprets requests from external applications. PanDA monitor was partly adopted to interact with HMSF. The operational data queries are forwarded to the primary SQL-based repository and the analytic data requests are processed by NoSQL database, which stores prepared query-specific data structures. The performance and scalability tests of HMSF-adopted part of PanDA monitor shows that data aggregation and precalculation in advance, with the help of HMSF synchronization mechanisms, provide significant performance improvement without adding much complexity to the resulting system.
Speaker: Ms Maria Grigorieva (National Research Center “Kurchatov Institute”)
ROUND TABLE: (in Russian)
"Russian research, scientific and educational centers coherent and consolidated efforts in computing research and software development for mega-science projects in HENP and other compute-intensive sciences in Russia”
Conveners: Dr Alexei Klimentov (Brookhaven National Lab) , Dr Mikhail Korotkov (INNOPRAKTIKA) , Dr Tadeusz Kurtyka (CERN) , Dr Vladimir Korenkov (JINR)
Convener: Dr Andrei Tsaregorodtsev (CPPM-IN2P3-CNRS)
PanDA for COMPASS at JINR 15m
PanDA (Production and Distributed Analysis System) is a workload management system, widely used for data processing at experiments on Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and others. COMPASS is a high-energy physics experiment at the Super Proton Synchrotron (SPS). Data processing for COMPASS historically runs locally at CERN, on lxbatch, the data itself stored in CASTOR. In 2014 an idea to start running COMPASS production through PanDA arose. Such transformation in experiment's data processing will allow COMPASS community to use not only CERN resources, but also Grid resources worldwide. During the spring and summer of 2015 this work is being performed at JINR. Details and results of this process will be presented in this report.
Speaker: Mr Artem Petrosyan (JINR)
Use of the Hadoop structured storage tools for the ATLAS EventIndex event catalogue. 15m
The ATLAS experiment collects billions of events per year of data-taking, and processes them to make them available for physics analysis in several different formats. An even larger amount of events is in addition simulated according to physics and detector models and then reconstructed and analysed to be compared to real events. The EventIndex is a catalogue of all events in each production stage; it includes for each event a few identification parameters, some basic non-mutable information coming from the online system, and the references to the files that contain the event in each format (plus the internal pointers to the event within each file for quick retrieval). Each EventIndex record is logically simple but the system has to hold many tens of billions of records, all equally important. The Hadoop technology was selected at the start of the EventIndex project development in 2012 and proved to be robust and flexible to accommodate this kind of information; both the insertion times and query response times are acceptable for the continuous and automatic operation that started in spring 2015. This talk will describe the EventIndex data input and organisation in Hadoop and explain the operational challenges that were overcome in order to achieve the expected good performance.
Speaker: Dr Andrea Favareto (University and INFN Genova (Italy))
Configuration management at CERN 15m
The CERN IT Department provides configuration management services to LHC experiments and to the department itself for more than 17,000 physical and virtual machines in two data centres. The services are based on open-source technologies such as Puppet and Foreman. The presentation will give an overview of the current deployment, the issues observed during the last years, the solutions adopted, and the challenges for the future.
Speaker: Mr Ignacio Barrientos Arias (CERN)
Collaboration and decision making tools for mobile groups 15m
Nowadays the use of distributed collaboration tools is widespread in many areas of people activity. But lack of mobility and certain equipment-dependency creates difficulties and decelerate development and integration of such technologies. Also mobile technologies allow individuals to interact with each other without need of traditional office spaces and regardless of location. Hence, realization of special infrastructures on mobile platforms with help of ad-hoc wireless local networks could eliminate hardware-attachment and be useful also in terms of scientific approach. From basic internet-messengers to complex software for online collaboration tools in large-scale workgroups we show the implementations of tools based on mobile infrastructures. Despite growth of mobile infrastructures, applied distributed solutions in group decision-making and e-collaboration are not common. In this article we propose software complex for real-time collaboration and decision-making based on mobile devices to increase mobility and improve employment of current solutions.
Speakers: Mr Serob Balyan (Saint-Petersburg State University) , Mr Suren Abrahamyan (Saint-Petersburg State University)
Mathematical modeling of heterogeneous distributed data storages 15m
The work reviews a development of mathematical solution for modeling heterogeneous distributed data storages. There is a review of different approaches of modeling (Monte-Carlo, agent-based modeling). Performance analysis of systems based on commercial solutions of Oracle and freeware solutions (Cassandra, Hadoop) is provided. It's assumed that developed tool will help optimize data distribution between nodes and eliminate problem parts of complex system.
Speaker: Valeriy Parubets (National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University)
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‘Destiny’ Review
peteyam / September 18, 2014
If you listen to our podcast at all, you know that at one point I was skeptical of ‘Destiny’, and then bought it and remained confused by the product package. Let’s list what we’re looking at here. Sci-fi, Bungie, shooter, MMO, RPG, everything you ever dreamed of, and the best game of 2014 award it was probably given by multiple news outlets in January. It’s kind of all of those things (except for the last two), but never really a pure expression of any of them. ‘Destiny’ could be described as many things, but most of all it is a business man’s effort to appeal to all markets and that fact infects an otherwise brilliant idea.
So I came to ‘Destiny’ with open arms. While many times I desire games to be bad, often for reasons I couldn’t explain except for with mild chemical imbalance and poor dietary habits, I was truly hoping ‘Destiny’ would surprise me. ‘Destiny’ has plenty of features I enjoy as I love loot-driven games (‘Torchlight’, ‘Diablo’, ‘Borderlands’), certain shooters (‘Fallout’, ,Mass Effect’, ‘Team Fortress’), and MMOs (‘EVE’, ‘Guild Wars 2’). Combining elements of those games into one experience doesn’t seem like a bad idea on the surface, especially when you’re talking about a major developer like Bungie.
Unfortunately Bungie missed the mark on this one. Combining elements from complex and disparate genres while keeping something consumable for the mass market is difficult. I understand what they were going for. They sat in a room and discussed what people like. They figured out shooters, progression, social elements, and multiplayer are important because the graph the analytics department brought into the meeting room said so. So ‘Destiny’ is a weird amalgamation of mediocre elements from those games. Unfortunately, it makes for a sub-par package that’s far from compelling. It’s like George Carlin and Larry “The Cable Guy” combine to make one comedian that isn’t particularly appealing to any audience.
Everything in ‘Destiny’ feels half-baked. None of the systems are impressive on their own and when combining so many disparate and mediocre systems, it makes for a poor game. Let’s forget the story, because I’m pretty sure that’s exactly what Bungie wanted us to do and I’m sure you’ve already read how much of a throwaway story it is. They aren’t lying. It truly is that bad. Let’s forget Peter Dinkledge’s abhorrently bored take on the Ghost companion, where he seems to want to be doing anything else but reading such brilliant lines as “They’re Coming!” or “I have to work on this here Kajigger, so you’ll have to fight off waves of enemies again and although you’ve done this in the past five missions, I have to ask you to do it again.” Instead let’s look at the MMO and Mission elements.
The missions are really where ‘Destiny’ fell short. A mission-driven MMO needs to be riveting in one way or another. I kid you not when I say every single mission in ‘Destiny’ might as well have been the exact same mission. Here’s the structure:
Shoot guys
Find MacGuffin
Shoot more guys
Find other part of MacGuffin
Hold off enemies while Ghost hacks system
Boss Appears
Mission End
Missions differed from that, but only inso far as they may just have you fight the enemies before you find that second Mcguffin. Pepper that in with a total lack of intriguing story and you have a boring loot grind. I don’t think the fact that the shooting is solid means that horrendously trite mission structure should be forgiven. Any effort to mix up the type of mission would have been welcome, but the first 20 hours of ‘Destiny’ are a totally lifeless slog.
The only thing that kept me going through the boredom and repetition were some minor incentives to keep playing. The bounty system is rewarding if you’re not in the mood to grind through the meaningless side missions. Upgrading individual guns can also be a nice way of cutting up ‘Destiny’. Unfortunately, character progression and loot drops are underwhelming. Character progression especially feels like it missed the mark the most.
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In ‘Destiny’ you level your character as the game progresses and gain more powerful abilities. I played the Titan class and could ground pound my enemies with my special and tank up more damage than normal. Unfortunately, so can every other Titan, because there is no ownership in the leveling system. Bungie made an effort to streamline every system in ‘Destiny’, but with that streamlining all sense of character building is gone. You will find yourself wondering why the only changes to your character that you can make are small changes to grenade type, punching guys differently, or a minor adjustment that will either increase one stat to decrease another or vice-versa. I was not an individual in the world of ‘Destiny’, I was just a throwaway Titan who could easily be mistaken for any other Titan. Bungie may have been trying to streamline ‘Destiny’, but they took away one of the best aspects of an RPG. My character needs to be my character.
In all fairness the shooting feels really good. Guns fire nicely and recoil and general power levels are nice. The act of running around and gunning down enemies is probably the best aspect of the game. Likely, because that’s what Bungie does well and always has done well. The shooting is one of the better aspects of the game and as far as actual mechanics go Bungie has a fine basis for a fun game in ‘Destiny’. Bungie nailed it on the smaller elements of control. The jump jets are pretty cool and a variety of guns and grenades all have a relatively good feel to them. Finally, when I run and press the duck button my character slides into cover. These small details make for fluid movements and enjoyable controls.
For full disclosure I did play this game over 20 hours and made sure to hit the level cap of 20. I then re-entered the universe to see what else ‘Destiny’ had to offer. There are daily “heroic” strikes and missions which allow the player to collect additional types of currency to pick up advanced gear. Unfortunately, these are just carbon copies of missions and strikes you probably already completed and there is little to no new content in any of these missions other than new drops and higher rewards. But I feel no motivation to go back and do these because the multiplayer in ‘Destiny’ is seriously disappointing.
I’ve never been much of an online shooter fan unless we’re talking ‘Socom 2’, ‘Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare’, or ‘Battlefield 3’. I found great enjoyment in those games. I do not even remotely enjoy the set-up of ‘Destiny’s’ online multiplayer. The maps are weirdly designed with little room for inventiveness or strategy. I just got really bored regardless of what map or what mode I was playing. I think I would have had more fun if I felt as though my character was something I created, but, as I stated before, that was not the case. I think people could easily enjoy the ‘Destiny’ multiplayer modes, but I’ve been over online shooters like this for far too long.
Let’s say, however, that you are way into ‘Destiny’ as a multiplayer game. If that’s true, then by all means this may be something you get hopelessly addicted to. I can imagine wanting better gear because I want to get better at killing dudes in the Crucible. If that was the case, I’d probably spend mindless hours loot grinding through the same horrible missions over and over again. You can unconsciously do this with little to no effort and that may make ‘Destiny’ totally viable to a certain crowd. Me upgrading my gear however, would be like me working in a coal mill for a year so I could buy and enjoy an Ouya. Perhaps if these daily tasks weren’t obscenely droll then I would be happy to take part. But they aren’t and I am not happy to take part.
In My Opinion ‘Destiny’ is a fine shooter with a bunch of systems which simply missed the mark. I don’t often find myself disappointed by a game in the way I was disappointed by ‘Destiny’ and Bungie. If this was just another shooter, with a no name developer backing it, and without the immense potential of ‘Destiny’, it would have just been another bad game. Instead ‘Destiny’ feels like a game with poorly thought out systems that fell short at just about every single step. If Bungie had gone further, taken more risks, and fully developed these systems we may have been looking at the next iteration of the first person shooter. This could have been what ‘Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare’ was, but it just ends up being a blip on the radar, a player who never realized his full potential, a game that yearns to be interesting.
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Black Hebrew supremacist is an Abe loyalist
We’ve talked here before about the strong racist and anti-Semitic strain that runs through the Hoaxtead mob as a whole—Araya Soma, Sabine McNeill, Angela Fag-Ash Disney, Charlotte Ward, and many others have all shown blatant signs of racism and/or anti-Semitism in the time we’ve been following them. In fact, we’ve come to expect it from this lot.
Of course it almost goes without saying that many of the chief Hoaxtead pushers are religious fanatics of one sort or another—many parrot the fundamentalist language of evangelical Christianity, though they don’t seem to feel any obligation to live by Jesus’ teachings.
So we were very interested the other day when regular commenter Justin Sanity drew our attention to a particularly fanatical and dangerous religious sect that combines all the Hoaxteaders’ favourite things: racism, anti-Semitism, religious fanaticism, child abuse, homophobia, and murder.
Justin is referring, of course, to Abe and Drifloud’s friend Desmond During, aka King Ishijah or Yohannes Ishijah.
While he lives in the Stoke-Newington area of London now, Desmond During (then known as Yohannes Ishijah) emigrated in 2005 to Ethiopia, according to an article in The Guardian:
Nine months ago Yohannes Ishijah was a familiar sight to commuters rushing through Leicester Square underground station in London.
“I was a busker. I used to play Bob Marley songs in the underground. I got arrested all the time,” he said. Last year Mr Ishijah inherited some money from his father and left his home in Crystal Palace, south London, to emigrate to Ethiopia at the age of 41.
“This is great. I think it’s incredible that so many years after Bob Marley’s death he can still inspire such amazing shows in the name of the Most High. Bob Marley has penetrated through time. We are with the King of Kings.”
Over time, it looks as though his religious beliefs shifted from Ethiopian-based Rastafarianism to the hard-core side of the Black Hebrew supremacist movement, which is (somewhat ironically, given the ‘Hebrew’ part of its name) openly anti-Semitic.
(We should note here that in researching this story we’ve run across conflicting reports about the Black Hebrew movement as a whole, with some claiming it’s deeply anti-Semitic, and others saying adherents take a ‘live-and-let-live’ approach.)
Desmond During on Twitter
On Twitter, where he calls himself @dezrez7, During is very friendly with both Abe (@hampsteadTBMC) and Drifloud, and retweets them frequently:
Desmond During on Facebook
During’s Facebook page, under the name ‘King Ishijah’, features numerous posts about Hoaxtead, including illegal images of RD and his children.
Looks like he even bought one of Abe and Ella’s ‘Free the Hampstead 2’ t-shirts, which he’s wearing proudly in the top right-hand shot:
Meanwhile, the two bottom Facebook posts reflect During’s views about Jewish people.
Desmond During on YouTube
Most of you, though, will know During from his YouTube page, where he has posted illegal videos of the children, reposting them whenever YouTube gets round to removing them. Some of his other videos, though, reflect his anti-Semitism and his devotion to the Black Hebrew supremacist sect:
Here, During quotes Adolf Hitler, noted Jewish historian…
…while in this video, he refers to ‘ISUPKProphets’. According to the Real Life Villains Wiki:
In addition to their volatile racism ISUPK are homophobic, anti-semitic and extremely anti-authoritarian: they believe that God will destroy every nation save the “chosen” and that Whites will be enslaved and massacred in great numbers by both God and Blacks while Native Americans and Hispanics may be allowed into the “chosen” (likely to boost their numbers and feed into racism by these oppressed groups).
ISUPK believe in beating women to keep them “in place” and blame them for the spread of HIV and the rise in abortions – although some ISUPK leaders claim they do not necessarily hate “Whites for being White” and treat them with contempt rather than calling for genocide they universally say all homosexuals should be put to death.
This sounds very much like the group Justin cited above: a virulently sexist, homophobic, anti-Semitic Black supremacist sect that uses religion as a weapon and deems itself morally superior to others.
Why are we not surprised?
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Mickey Mouse & Donald Duck are part of the Illuminati plot according to Desmond During. Sigh.
Just what all these mysterious symbols they claim represent and how they are supposed to affect the “shepple” is never quite explained is it?
I mean they can rattle off all the “clues” such as black & white floor tiling or how the shape of curtains in the White House reflect Freemasonry & Illuminati Satanic symbols and really expect us to believe this claptrap somehow will seduce the great pubic.
Mind you my kitchen has a B/W floor which was there before I moved in so maybe it was used to chop up babies to put in mince pies. Anything’s possible in the World of Stark Raving Bonker Loony Land where this mob exist.
Did someone mention in the last thread?..what a hideous dark place their minds mist be at.
They exhibit not a skerrick of joy and every single thing on the telly, every newspaper article and every symbol ever made by man, all pop music and probably classical and Opera as well is supposedly a plot against their minds. Barking. Barking & Dangerous.
Yes, I try to imagine thinking the way they do, and I just can’t. I think part of it is that I have a functioning intellect. But also, I’m not a paranoid raving loony. (Well, most of the time.)
I think ‘Barking & Dangerous’ should be their new motto.
Love how these lowlifes call Youtube, JooTube and rant and rave about “The Cult” removing their videos but they still love to upload their crap vids to it. Hypocrites.
If at first the world does not end on the prophesied date, get a new prophesy.
The Israelite Church of Universal Practical Knowledge is a hate group according to the SPLC. That doesn’t mean all Black Judaism groups are.
https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/intelligence-report/2015/history-hebrew-israelism
So, Ella gets killed or enslaved then? Sure Abraham Christie is fine with someone with those beliefs as long as it furthers his objectives.
Another similar group actually murdered people as part of initiation to their group.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yahweh_ben_Yahweh
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Rozier
A case of don’t look here, look over there at them?
isupk and other hardcore black hebrew israelite groups claim they are the real israelites coz of a passage in the old testament that says someone had whooly hair, thats it! and they claim the white man is from a cowardly brother coz when he was born he had red skin, they are nutters who preach extreme racism in washington but they only seem to ever hurt each other. They are regarded by most blacks and whites as a harmless joke but they are basically the KKK mirrored
242 times the world definately really should have ended but presumably a paid government paid shill or something got in the way.
http://www.bible.ca/pre-date-setters.htm
As far as I’m concerned and one race only; that’s human! From experience I can tell you that anyone who has any element of multiple ‘races’ in their family will have discovered that racism isn’t a one-way street, it’s a multi-laned highway used mainly by out-of-control drunks! – Racists are utter throwbacks. And these guys are just another tedious example of that…… As you say, just the KKK mirrored.
According to The Church of !BLAIR!, the human race will probably be terminated at 3:28 AM (Soho, England time) 2047, SEP. 14!. The church teaches that if the human race does not discard their plastic conformity, then the Gods will withdraw their protection. The Gods don’t want us to worship them; they don’t want sacrifices or even offerings. They just want us to rid itself of our excessive “Normalcy”. At that point, Astro-Lemurs (extra-terrestrials similar in shape to lemurs, but with rainbow colored bodies) will attack the entire human race and beat them to death with gigantic burritos.
Sssh dont tell Mel.
OK…. That’s fine with me. I’m on Glaswegian central time and any space Lemurs will either have to settle down and buy their round – passing the burritos around of course – or we’ll just set about them.
Yes, it’s a little tricky to tease out all the threads in this thing, and I don’t want to accuse anyone unjustly. However, as you say, the ICUPK (which During seems to follow) is definitely on the hate group end of things.
Yes, any group that promotes racial supremacy—whatever the race—is dangerous.
Yes, I’m surprised they even use the internet. Perhaps they should go back to carrier pigeon, to be more consistent with their beliefs.
I’m thinking the rainbow space lemurs could be sorted out by the Flying Spaghetti Monster.
And in the worst case, I’m sure J.R. “Bob” Dobbs could have a word with them:
p.s. Yes I am really old. Why do you ask?
Calling that particular bunch a hate group is fine by me. I think the person with 88 in their Twitter handle might be veering towards the hate group style too.
Sounds that way, yes.
https://twitter.com/Raubritter88
Variations on a theme:
Nuwaubian Nation of Moors
https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/extremist-files/group/nuwaubian-nation-moors
“The group’s founder and leader, Dwight York, took extreme advantage of its adherents, sexually abusing their children and conning the adults out of their possessions. In April 2004, he was sentenced to 135 years in prison for molesting children, among other crimes”.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/11184489/taylor-stevens-joaquin-phoenix-david-berg-children-of-god.html
Tony Alamo
http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2009/07/tony_alamo_pastor_convicted_on.html
“Tony Alamo, a one-time street preacher who built a multimillion-dollar ministry and became an outfitter of the stars, was convicted Friday of taking girls as young as 9 across state lines for sex”.
These links constitute the answer to a question. For Neelu’s trillion-pound “leans” fortune, what is the question? Anyone? Anyone?
The question is…”what do real child-abusing cults look like?”.
I begin to wonder whether any of these people are not child abusers of one sort or another.
Deb C says:
I found out recently that the 88 stands for the eighth letter of the alphabet and two 8s mean HH as in Heil Hitler. Someone with 88 in their YouTube name was harassing me lately (in July).
I wondered about that too. Just recently learned what it meant.
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Shake a family tree and a Jew drops out. My mum had all those mad sayings. But shake any family tree and so many races may drop out.
Australia’s resident racist ratbag Pauline Hanson had her DNA lineage examined and it was found her ancestors originated from Turkey which did not go down well with the Muslim hating dyed redhead.
The internet seems to have brought all the racists out of the closet and you can see just how demented they are. But dangerous also.
Isn’t that profile pic of the little girl wearing a Swastika (a young Araya Soma?) a cartoon from that notorious Japanese child porn cult?
What’s a black guy doing supporting the Nazis? I Feel sick. Traitorous bastard 😦
“Mickey Mouse & Donald Duck are part of the Illuminati plot according to Desmond During.”
I notice he left out Daffy Duck, who happens to be black. Cherry-picking bastard! 😀
You may recall that a vast swathe of troofers – including some of our favourite hoaxer twunts – were last August stating vehemently that the World was going to end on 23rd September (to coincide with the Pope’s visit to the US).
And they were extremely abusive to any of us who questioned them on this.
I’m guessing that a lot of these were the same troofers who 5 years ago were stating categorically that a nuclear bomb was going to go off at the London Olympics.
Again, they were abusive to anyone who questioned this “fact”.
Sooo, if anyone spots any retractions or apologies, do please let me know. Or if you spot Elvis landing a flying saucer in a Brigadoon car park and dropping off the Loch Ness monster (a far more likely occurrence, methinks).
And how does Greta Garbo fit into all this?
Thanks for that Deb
In my spare time I am a volunteer and wear a sparkly suit to call out the bingo numbers at the local JHSWWS(Jewish holocaust survivors weight watchers society) in Golders Green and am forvever being verbally abused by the rotund octegenarian twin sisters who occupy the front row when I call out “88, two fat ladies”
Phew,at last I have an alternative.
What does a real cult look like even?
A charismatic leader. Control of acolytes down to them giving their possessions to the group, cutting off contact with outsiders, having sex with the leader, apocalyptic prophesies predicting end of the world or similar, paranoia about outsiders, ideology or religious beliefs that are unique to the group.
Off the top of my head.
For some reason I cannot see anything in the Hoaxtead claims that are objectively apparent and that scream cult or controlled cowed group of people. The opposite in fact. They look like exactly what they are, a disparate group of people smeared by the vile Abraham Christie. And no Hoaxer nutters, being FB mates and some people actually having spent a little time together isn’t evidence of being part of a cult.
It has to be a smokescreen of some sort, perhaps a cunning ploy to infiltrate the neo nazi hierarchy.Either that or he has some major issues in the cognitive dissonance department.
For your information. Latest Freedom Radio broadcast via Rupert Wilson Quaintance IV. He intends to base himself in London area. I hope he is stopped at the border, otherwise there is going to a lot of trouble.
htt p://www.americanfreedomradio.com/archives/Rupert-Q-32k-080616.mp3
Base himself in London for how long? More than three months?
I don’t think he has the funds for that, but he has supporters like Belinda McKenzie to stay with.
Rupert Wilson Quaintance IV at around 0:50 minutes says he intends to confront “paedophiles” aka he is going to harrass innocent people. His radio show is about to become televised, so anything he videos or interviews will end up on the internet.
Similarly, the violent far right group Combat 18 take their name from the initials of Adolf Hitler.
https://hoaxteadresearch.wordpress.com/the-cult
Be careful though, it might be a coincidence. Look at what they say. They may be born in 1988 say!
Rupert Wilson Quaintance IV at around 1:16 minutes again repeats he is going to confront people, and he wants to encourage a culture of vigilantism against paedophiles. The problem is that he and his allies are making accusations against innocent people of paedophilia such as RD, and then encourages people to attack them. I have seen a comment yesterday by Jason Streatham on this site making threats to kill Satanists, which is to be taken seriously. People such as Rupert encourages people like Streatham to attack the innocent.
Even if RD and everyone in Hampstead case have no connection to Satanism, the hoaxer message of linking those people and paedophilia to Satanism is putting real Satanists plus their families in danger. I think this has reached the point that those in Satanism are justified to act to protect themselves and their families by taking direct action.
Rupert Wilson Quaintance IV now has said about killing people.
Given his stated intentions to “kick doors down” etc I would have thought he is arrestable under a number of laws include those covering terrorism.I would certainly fear for my famiies welfare if I resided in Hampstead because this drug fueled pyschopath is completely off the rails.
Hope his mummy brings him his peas and carrots at visiting hours. Twat.
I am still hearing this rant. He must not get through our borders.
Let’s hear it for Hereward Fenton at TruthNews Australia.
http://www.truthnews.com.au/web/radio/story/satanic_ritual_abuse_a_primer_for_sceptics
The Right Hand Bath says:
“I’m temporarily not a comedian.”
Hmm, just take out the word ‘temporarily’ and you’ll have an excellent description of yourself there, Rupert.
“I’m trying to find this one article. Something about 500,000 people raped. You know, they did some kind of a survey, or they…er…something.”
First-rate research, fact-checking and preparation as always there, Roops.
If he does follow up and allowed through border control it will effectively be granting a grren light to any terrorist planning harm on UK citizens.He has and is stating his intentions loud and clear and heads would roll bigtime were he and/or others to proceed to inflict harm on anyone.
“Investigative journalism website Exaro closes
Despite its small size, Exaro has broken a number of high-profile stories, including a string of allegations about alleged child abuse by senior figures in government and politics that have prompted follow-ups by other media outlets and police investigations.
However, its role in publishing allegations of a paedophile ring centred around Dolphin Square in London has proved controversial. In March, the Metropolitan police’s Operation Midland investigation, which relied heavily on evidence provided by one of Exaro’s main sources, known as Nick, collapsed.”
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2016/jul/21/investigative-journalism-wesite-exaro-closes
[PS: there’s nothing in that article about the owner being arrested, as Angela’s claiming. I think that’s typical Angie bullshit.]
Rupert Wilson Quaintance IV and the other Satan Hunters behind the Hampstead SRA have the same obsession and mindstate as the Islamic State.
I no longer have confidence in the legal authorities to protect the innocent.
Is it just me or does Angela’s voice sound even smokier, deeper, creepier and more disgusting than usual in this interview?
A metaphor of Rupert Wilson Quaintance IV and others who have transformed this hoax into a dangerous and darker situation for everyone.
Rupert the lying twat is claiming that we’ve been sending him death threats.
And EC, can I nominate Angela’s comment that “the lady doth protest too much – they’re putting way too much time and effort into this to suppress the truth” for the Hoaxtead Hypocrisy Award? (Though Rupert’s rant about how we’re rude and insulting must surely come a close second.)
"Paedophile Faggot" (apparently) says:
“Does anybody want a fist fight? Do any of you paedophile faggot assholes want a fist fight? Coz I would drop you like a fly. I can’t stand it.”
Yeah, Rupert – any time, any place, you lying child-abusing GILF-shagging twat.
Oh for crying out loud.
It sounds like Rupert is getting worse since he has mingled with the likes of Angie.
Perhaps he is moving in with Kev Weaver whist Kev hitchhikes to Scotland.
I’m just having a look at that Freedom Radio page.
I see Ed Opperman has a show on there.
I thought he had come out as saying Hampstead is a hoax.
If I’m correct, it’s interesting that the Freedom Radio have hosts of opposing views.
Rupert being a supporter and believing all the tripe.
This is Angela’s fourth radio show this week, right?
Yep – I concur – the lady doth protest too much.
Mel Ve has to be in the running with her ” I have an open mind” assertion.
Whilst understanding they are both mentally challenged surely we can find a place in in our hearts to honour Jake and Kev for going beyond the call of duty in their outstanding contributtions to verbal wankery.
Presumably as the would-be child abuser Quaintance went through Irish immigration he will have no problem entering the UK yes?
Or her classic: “I’m not a racist or white supremacist but under Apartheid black people had their own post office queues and parks – they didn’t need to use ours.”
Rupert is right to be upset about the number of rapes and sexual abuse cases. It’s all new to him and seems to have hit him hard – in that respect he’s a normal human being. He seems to think though that if someone is accused of being a paedophile then they’re fair game and has no understanding that his aggression is, in part, being misdirected towards a lot of innocent people.
As we don’t live in the wild west I suggest he calms it down because the authorities here are aware of him and won’t take kindly to any illegal activity on his part. He’s already on thin ice because he’s on the radio inciting violence like some kind of lunatic. He seems to have no understanding that he’s been manipulated by those around him and that he’s being set-up big time. The cause needs a martyr. Rupert?
Many people who attend Spiritualist churches (me) which is very established in the UK have noticed a spike in fanatical attacks upon their beliefs from the fundamentalist Christian movement and so many are now reserved about expressing their beliefs in public. Most Spiritualist churches are Christian based in every way but have the added element at services where they attempt to commune with passed ones.
There is far more behind these fanatical attacks than people realise.
The US Evangelical “Christian” movement has been cemented into US life for over 100 years. As Noam Chomsky has amply demonstrated they are part of a fierce US right-wing sub culture that has attacked unions for decades and promoted policies akin to the Nazi movement in Germany pre-WW2.
I believe the Satanic hoaxes in the UK are a result of their fanatical meddling. Note that all these super-creeps like APD & N.Berry profess “Christian values” all the time while being among the most un-Christian of people.
I would agree if he knew what rape statistics he’s upset about. He doesn’t. Everyone has a right to their views but not to base them on blind speculation, erroneous information and idle gossip.
Excellent. Thanks, Fnord. I’ve added the link to the collection:
https://hoaxteadresearch.wordpress.com/evidence/satanic-ritual-abuse
Predictably. Angie gets the begging bowl out at 52:00.
To be fair, CP, Angie’s chain smoking must be putting a dent in her pocket and she will require assets to remain out of harms way whilst she sends her super soldier mega arsehole into battle to ears his corn and the shit hits the fan.
Miss Camden Town Baths 1946 says:
He’s scared. What are the chances that he’s ranting so he makes sure he gets turned back at border control? He doesn’t want to come does he but he’s got no choice cos he’s taken money from people.
…or” her fan hits the shit”..you decide.
Bear Watch says:
Bloody hell, is that sort of thing allowed in America? 😮
He came through the UK last time and stayed with someone near Gatwick airport.
He has obviously forgotten that we have all seen what a skinny little runt he is in one of Angies videos.
Has Rupert forgotten that we all heard him stating how he would like to have sex with a child to see what it is like?
…And that “children under 18 are your property, so it’s your right to beat them”.
I wondered what Dwight Yorke got up to after his football career 😉
The only people who have stated things about hurting children are Angie and Rupert. Angie beat her kids and Rupert wants to try having sex with one. Hiding in plain sight?
Yeah….. Q… Just pointed out that the number 8 in Chinese culture is considered ‘lucky’. – something to do with Cantonese bats and the number looking like stacks of money or something. I think his wife is Chinese? ’88’ – Double happiness is a traditional thing at Chinese Weddings? Then Sam, our Indian friend pointed out that they’re a bit pissed off at their Swastikas being nicked…
In other words, Nazis just make random shit up from bits they’ve stolen.
Rupert, condemned by his own words……
Blueberry Shill says:
And ‘Rocket 88’ is widely regarded as the first rock ‘n’ roll record. Maybe the group are all just massive Ike Turner fans.
Yes, it’s all there, so he can’t deny what he said
Yes i can’t figure that one out myself.
We are now entering the very dangerous waters of racism and terrorism. I would advice anyone to cool down because many of us travel in the Cities of Paris and London and we are in danger of being killed by these fanatics.
Rupert Wilson Quaintance IV is the last major card that the Satan Hunters behind the Hampstead SRA hoax have to play. Unfortunately Quaintance is a dangerous card, as he is the type to unite and motivate people to take actions they would not otherwise take. Quaintance will come under the banner of investigating paedophiles in order to make a name for himself and attempt to cut out a role for himself in what is an empty and mediocre life. His activity will cause considerable distress to innocent people, bring violence to the streets of London and open a new chapter of harrassment and intimidation for the victims of Hampstead, because he will be on their doorsteps filming them and gathering more material to pile onto the internet to harrass them further.
The legal authorities ignore this threat at their peril as it will cause them to expend a vast amount of critical resources putting right what this man is going to cause. The solution is to stop this man from entering the UK, and it is probably down to all of us to make sure the authorities know about Quaintance and act to deny him entry when he appears at our harbours or airports.
Think he’s gone through Angie’s borders.
Well Rupert will get Sabine arrested yet again if he enters the 200m perimeter of Hampstead or whatever the Restraining Order says.
Sabine has donated to his travels, so he will be acting as her “Agent” if he does so imo.
Here’s your chance Rupert not to go anywhere near Hampstead.
Get out whist you can and go back to Virginia to Mom.
Perhaps she’ll cook you some nice Pasta with carrots n peas.
Rupert hasn’t got a clue what he’s doing or what he could get himself caught up in.
Angie is grooming him like a “good un”, except she’s not good.
I’m not sure who these 10 people a day he thinks he is going to interview are.
If he gets anywhere near Hampstead Rupert is going to get himself arrested, the fool.
All for a free meal and a bit of f….
I’ve now realised Rupert and Angie are both going to attend the Rally at Westminster on 17th September.
Joining the dots as you do.
Mummys little soldier reporting for duty.
Does anyone know if a truther has actually ever been bang on the money about anything ever?Been racking my brains but so far to no avail.
Its just that under the law of probability by now one of them must have got something right.Maybe someone did but they were a bit shy and didnt want to make a huge song and dance about it..Rumour has it Jesus had a fair crack at the whip but that didnt turn out to well by all accounts (allegedly).
Between 1964-2010 the James Randi foundation had a million dollars up for grabs for anyone who can proove they have paranormal abilities Many came forward but they always ended up making utter tits out of themselves blaming the “conditions or vibrations” were not quite right and other shit.The chl
Maybe its time we had a whip round via a gofundme page and offer a few squid to Mel, Angie and the cabal of ranting headcases if they can definitively prove they are not talking out of their arses by coming up with some hard,verifiable material facts to support their wild and damaging claims.The unclaimed money can pay for Rupert to spend a weekend in Glasgow or somewhere.
Indeed FA.Angies own border control facilties are so slack it may have given Rupert a false sense of how things operate on this side of the pond.
Possibly his thinking is not entirely flawed regarding that.Time will tell.
Angela must eat, sleep n crap Hampstead.
She can’t have time for much else, even to chat to her boys, one of whom she is supposedly a full-time carer of for benefit purposes. Meaning she spends approx 36 hours a week caring for him. Puh! Not even 36 mins a week.
Angela’s got plenty of time to chat to Rupert and the rest though. Nudge, nudge, wink, wink.
I wonder what her daughter thinks of her Mother’s behaviour?
I did notice Gabriella put on her sunglasses as soon as Angela said “Rupert says hi” in one of those Angela’s Caches comedies. Obviously not keen on him. Most probably seen it all before.
I wonder what the local neighbours in Oldcastle think of Rupert? Or does Angela only go out with him at the dark of night so he’s not to be seen.
At least in Lanzagrotty people will think he’s her son or even grandson, as they wine and dine on a Pasta meal at one of the local eateries, paid for of course by the saps back in England.
There are REAL African Israelites, such as the Lemba:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemba_people
These self-professed Western Black Hebrews are an unrelated phenomenon.
Fascinating! Of course I’d heard of the Falasha people, the “Ethiopian Jews”—I met a very nice Falasha lady once who had just emigrated and was learning all sorts of new-to-her Jewish customs and holidays, such as Hanukkah. Fascinating stuff.
The open racism on the internet seems to be a relatively new thing—perhaps the past two or three years? I find it very alarming.
Yes, I remember Charlotte Alton Ward’s breathless reporting last year: “So-and-so is on someone’s Facebook friends list, and look, they have an awful lot of pictures of themselves with their own children. Probably means they rape them and sell them for sex. Of course, we can’t be sure….”
Based on his recent discussions with Angie, it sounds as if he’s planning to be here for the last 10 days of August and the first 10 of September.
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I agree. This isn’t something anyone should try to take on themselves. As we’ve said all along, if Rupert does anything illegal, the police should be notified immediately. They are well aware of his antics, and will shut him down promptly.
Racism has always run rampant in the “truth movement.” I noticed before 2009 that the so-called “truth movement” was very anti-Jew. And I saw it getting worse and worse over the years. In recent years, it has become much worse all over the internet, not just with troofer types.
I disagree with satanicviews latest comment 100% In fact the opposite will happen. . Once anyone including this Sick MF rupert comes to UK to steer Trouble the antiterorrist police will intervene and new laws.
I thought Angie said previously that she was going to be in England for 10 days, then Ireland for 10 days, then England for 10 days which would tie in with the 17th September Rally, where I’m expecting her to attend with Rupert n them to interview these 10 people for 10 mins each that he has promised.
He’s a ponce, buying new trainers with donation money imo is not on.
It’s for bread n water n cheap travel NOT romantic pasta meals for him and his latest squeeze.
I wonder if Rupie has a girl in every Port?
They need to wash their dirty
…. feet.
Yes, that’s what I mean by it being more open: in the past, I saw it only on extremist sites, but more recently it seems to be ‘okay’ for closet racists to ‘come out’.
Rupert has leapfrogged any thresholds regarding the response from the authorities.Any softly softly “right to free speech” crap has long past with his unequivocal statements of intent both to incite and use arms against citizens of these islands.Many other charges can be thrown at him if he so much as attempts to set foot in this country
Maybe he is hoping for Brits to fund his flight home to mother when he is repatriated and for his parents to bail him out of shit he will face on his return stateside.He probably dreams of getting onto Oprah to sell his story and his 5 mins of fame.
The loser is not a comedian but he will raise a chortle or three when seen in his orange jump suit. Wanker.
Yep Rupert’s stated he’s got guns.
I take that, as his intent to bring them in to England.
I can’t see how he’s going to achieve that.
Possibly by boat?
It’s all bs of course.
Anyone that was actually going to do anything, wouldn’t be telling all and sundry of their plans.
He’s mentally ill at the very least. Lives in a dream world. Fancy someone of 37 never having had a proper job. A spoilt brat, over indulged by his Mom at least.
I think you have a point, that he’s hoping he gets sent back by the UK Border Agency to the good ole US of A.
Rupert will achieve sweet fanny adams in England.
I hate that you’re really old. It means that I’m likely to be, too. I’ve seen stickers with that man’s face all over my home town! I never knew his name, though. Perhaps I’m young after all 🙂
https://plus.google.com/102213116736352864729/posts/3pbvVywJtFE
Agree FA anyone with a semblance of sanity planning to commit such crimes would be very quiet and not broadcast such intent.This may well point towards bravado,seeking accolades in an otherwise pathetic,futile existence. (Sad Roopy)
Rupert evidently has several screws missing to put it mildly not aided by paranoia fueled by excessive self medication.This has been tapped into by the likes of Angie who far from acting as friend and urging caution is egging her manchild puppet on at each turn. Some weird maternal deprivation shit going on there.(Mad Roopy)
The authorities cannot blithly hope Ruperts stated intentions are just hot air as a clear potential remains that he will follow through with the threats or even worse.That would take some explaining in a post serious incident inquiry and the authorities will be cognizant of that as one imagines they have bills to pay and mouths to feed. (Bad Roopy)
EC advises that the police are well aware of Ruperts antics and on that basis I for one would be gobsmacked if he were afforded admission to the Uk. But hey stranger things have happened. 😦
Rupert has spent a fair bit of time in Amsterdam of late and I am sure he mentioned having connections in the hells angels somewhere in his ramblings. .. again possibly utter bollox.
However,There are a number of Pubs/coffee shops in Amsterdam frequented/run by chapters of the angels.
From what I understand most of these guys would have nothing to do with this twat but others are very much into organized crime and potentially could assist with “this and that”if the terms were right.
Probably right off beam but should not be entirely dismissed maybe.
The real story behind Exaro closing is the owner and backer who is a rich financier pulled the plug because he was threatened with a massive law-suit by the Brittan family who were not going to take their false assertions lying down.
That would have opened the floodgates as it would have meant dragging into court the nutcases like “Nick” & ” Darren” & police who did not do due diligence and the Exaro hacks who outrageously accompanied “Nick” at police interviews.
Even “Nick” etc would possibly have had a case to sue Exaro as did genuine victims.
One genuine victim I personally know has now engaged a solicitor after contacting Exaro nearly 2 years ago who pumped him for endless information as they tried to infer a place where he had been raped as a teen by 3 men may have been Elm Guest House which he had never heard of before.
Then Exaro just dropped contact with him which he says sent him into a depression and although recovered he is now quite distraught that the Exaro records of his email interviews could be floating around.
The former owner Jerome Booth suddenly pulled the plug on the website right after assuring those working there he would be investing new funds, presumably on the fact that winding up the company would prevent any lawsuits & there is a fairly credible story that the Brittan family demanded no less: remember Leon Brittan’s widow suffered terribly because of the false claims.
The vile creatures like Power-Disney can make of what they will that Booth was finding himself persona non grata among circles of power after the appalling Lord Bramall claims and while the website originally did some very good work uncovering financial misdeeds which was why he funded it in the first place but apparently Booth was furious it had diverted into an outlet for lurid accusations with no evidence.
Quaintance exhibits the sort of mentality I found so often over the years in middle USA (among so many wonderful people)- a sort of arrogance that sadly the US can breed- a total ignorance of the world outside their own sphere and upon discovering some lurid new ‘thing’ a fanatical adoption of mad claims that have nil evidence to back them up.
The internet has bred a new generation of them. Quaintance is a good example as a do-nothing lay-about who really does believe he has a career in the media.
There are so many players like him who delude themselves- Mel Ve and her ridiculous CNN which we know has a viewership less than the occupant in ladies lounge in the local pub. Genuine journalists would be embarrassed to think they have an audience of under 10 people but this mob delude themselves that because the internet reaches billions of people that somehow they do as well. I know real journalists on local newspapers who have 10,000s of weekly readers but they do delude themselves that they have real influence.
The dangers of Rupert Quaintance – quite apart from his expressed desire to rape a child – is that he may inspire those who are clearly not 100%- the Jakes of the world who may think they need to physically attack someone to put the world at rights.
Quaintance may not have quite breached the rules to enter the UK although I think he has by announcing he will “kick down doors” and so on as listed here so often. The very least that should happen is Quaintance is taken aside by Immigration and lectured that he is only permitted to enter the UK on the basis he obeys it’s laws.
But if he does harass or attack even one person the police could be held accountable as they have been repeatedly warned many times.
I know Fanny Adams and she wouldn’t touch a goon like Rupert with a barge pole. Not after Angie’s had her mitts on him.
My solicitor has encountered the Hells Angels in Oz in various lawsuits.
Those on bikes are just like front men but behind them are well organized crime gangs who are loosely affiliated as various Mafia mobs were.
They have their own lawyers and accountants. Senior ranks may ride bikes in leather jackets at times but mainly they get about in suits and BMWs. The arrival of the internet and online financing has been a huge boost to these gangs and they are stronger and more powerful than ever.
Quaintance is the ideal mug candidate to be chatted up by these gangsters who are always on the look our for some dimwitted dill who can be used without them even knowing.
Not many people have made much noise about this apology
http://www.exaronews.com/articles/5866/patrick-mahony-apology
And an article a couple of weeks later elsewhere
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jul/28/1mdb-inside-story-worlds-biggest-financial-scandal-malaysia
Maybe their financial investigation wasn’t all that or it slipped by the wayside.
It’s shameful if exaro acted like that to someone. What did they think they were playing at? People who have been through horrible things deserve better than that sort of thing. It makes me wonder what exactly their motives were.
I also remember reading people suggesting that Leon Brittan was handed a Dickens dossier actually naming Leon Brittan himself as an abuser. These people can’t use their brains, their thought processes move like cooling toffee. Dickens himself was a raging bigot and homophobe.
http://hansard.millbanksystems.com/commons/1987/nov/12/business-of-the-house#column_565
There aren’t the same immigration checks when entering via Ireland. That doesn’t mean there are none though.
Would he be coming through Ireland? I thought he’s currently in Lanzarote?
These two nutters are tragic and hilarious in equal measure. I finally understand what ambivalence is.
Then there are more checks. Good.
Unlikely with all the admiration of Hitler going on.
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You appear dangerously uninformed.
Enlighten then ArticNick.
Best left to you I think. I am sure you know how.
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The Sandy Papers: She’s no space cadet, she’s Starfleet Command
Last week, this blog received an email from Mel Ve, co-owner of the Conscious Consumer Network (CCN). Attached to that email was a transcript of Skype texts between Mel and Angela Power-Disney, who was sacked from CCN in January. We’ve been bringing our readers excerpts from that transcript, in an effort to better understand the dynamics of what went on behind the scenes.
Yesterday we received another transcript from Mel: this one contains the Skype conversations between Mel and Angela’s American protegée Sandy Goodridge-Bergen, who was sacked from CCN just before Angie was. Mel’s cover note stated that she’d removed sensitive financial information from the transcript, as she doesn’t want anyone taking advantage of Sandy for her money. We agree: we think the following will illustrate just how vulnerable Sandy is.
From her first Skype convo with Mel, Sandy seems a little…off: We realise that Mel and Biggi are used to dealing with people with an extreme “new age” bent, but when Sandy alleges here that “there’s a good chance (she’s) being manipulated”, and that she “wasn’t too keen on subliminals being flashed across Biggi’s screen” during an interview, she’s exhibiting delusions or hallucinations, in addition to something psychologists call “ideas of reference”.
When Sandy claims to have seen something flashing across Biggi’s screen, that’s either a delusion or an hallucination—essentially, a non-real event that was created by her own brain. And when she says she’s “being manipulated” and refers to the illusory “subliminals” as somehow relating to her, she’s showing that she has ideas of reference. Ideas of reference describe the belief that innocuous or ordinary is somehow directed at the individual. While many normal people can exhibit these symptoms in the absence of mental illness—during a high fever, for example—we’d suggest that it’s an early warning sign of mental illness.
That said, Mel tries to calm Sandy down, offering her support and trying to reassure her: Sandy describes the “subliminals”, and admits that she “see(s) things other people don’t see, such as beautiful orbs of energy in the sky that float and move gracefully back and forth in the sky”. Okay, so visual hallucinations, then.
The next warning shot comes a week and a half later, while Mel and Sandy are discussing whether Sandy can respond directly to the text comments during her shows. Mel shares a comment that was received but deleted: While this could conceivably have come from anyone, Sandy says she knows exactly who it is: it’s her daughter’s best friend, pointing out that Sandy has drug addiction issues and has become estranged from her daughter and grandchildren. Sandy reacts with seeming indifference. Later in the same conversation, she says that the commenter “has her kid in the program too, same as my daughter”. By “program”, she means “MK Ultra”, the programme she claims to have been forced into: One might think that a mother and grandmother would be deeply distressed at the thought of her daughter putting her grandchildren into a programme that is alleged to engage in horrific psychiatric torture and mind control techniques, but Sandy seems quite nonchalant about it, as though announcing that her daughter likes milk in her coffee. She then changes the subject to discuss the show she’s planning for the winter solstice festival. Strange. Again, Sandy shows more delusions (“they listen to everything we say”) and ideas of reference: she thinks the son of the man she cares for put an American flag up on the garage in some sort of gesture aimed at psychically attacking her.
Later the same day, Sandy texts again. Angie has told her she looked either exhausted or high on her last show; what does Mel think? Mel tries to offer some practical advice, tactfully explaining that “being fresh and balanced” (i.e. not high as a kite) “helps to control rapid eye movement and blinking”. Later that day, Sandy reports that she has started seeing “creepy stuff in the paneling”. Strangely, her phone cannot seem to pick it up…quite possibly because it’s not there?
A couple of weeks later, Sandy is once again focussing on the “creepy” paneling in the house where she’s staying: While we have become accustomed to people who claim to see “occult symbolism” where none exists, it’s really not something most normal people do. And in Sandy’s case, her messages seem to be filled with references to strange delusions—such as “getting super downloaded today”. This seems to refer to her belief that some unnamed person or persons can read her thoughts and “download” them without her permission.
Again: not normal.
The Skype transcript is full of conversations in which Sandy barrages Mel with demands for support, interspersed with bizarre claims:
Looking back over the transcripts, it’s very clear that Sandy is a very troubled person. She’s emotionally volatile, requires a great deal of time and attention, and seems to have some symptoms of serious mental disorder.
We should say here that we don’t think Mel should necessarily have had the insight or knowledge of mental illness to flag Sandy, take her off the air, or get her the help she needs. Anyone who has ever lived with someone with mental health problems or addictions will confirm that it’s incredibly difficult to know how to react in a truly helpful way, and Mel was clearly trying to do her best by offering support.
Tomorrow: The final meltdown, and how Angela helped nudge things along. Stay tuned!
19/02/2017 in Hoaxer infighting. Tags: Mel Ve, mental illness, YouTube
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http://www.private-eye.co.uk/issue-1437/in-the-back
Not sure how much good this attention will do to Sandy’s already paranoid mental state. The big heart little heart thing is something I bet she only knew about since Pizzagate. It is the Unilever/Walls symbol that has been in use since 1998. http://logos.wikia.com/wiki/Wall%27s
Pedophiles (Girl Lovers) only adopted this because of the symbolism of the adult being the big heart and the child the small heart. Also that the symbol relates to ice cream which appeals to children and blends in. This is only a political pedophile symbol most pedophiles online probably don’t know or care about the logos.
“beautiful orbs of energy in the sky that float and move gracefully back and forth in the sky”
We call them the Sun and the Moon.
One of the real downsides to the internet is that those with mental illness can link up and encourage each other in their delusions.
Mel Ve is correct to point out about people’s children or grandchildren and future generations being able to access false information about a relative. Unlike poison pen letters net libels are there forever. Can you imagine in 100 years reading that your great grandmother was in a “pedo Satanist baby eating cult”?.
I know we carry on about APD and she also has relatives who are innocent of her actions but I think it’s a public service to put on record her many hurtful lies.
There is one case I know of where Oz’s resident “MKUtra survivor” the endlessly accusing Fiona Barnett who says she was abused by every recently dead celebrity also claimed a highly respected deceased political figure led a child murdering cult that hunted children in forests etc etc (just like APD claims) and his grandchild became the victim of vicious and cruel taunts by his school mates after one came across Barnett’s lunacy on the web.
The poor boy became so distraught his parents had to move him from that school and away from his pals. That’s just one case I’ve heard of. There may be dozens.
Recall also it was MP Ken Clark’s son who read on the internet garbage about his dad perpetuated by the ridiculous Ben Fellows (who is always amazingly happy & smiling for an alleged abuse victim when the spotlight is on him). Although the subsequent case against Fellows collapsed ( I think it was the wrong charge : criminal harassment was the right one) probably Clarke Jr was also thinking about his own children and future generations.
“Mel Ve is correct to point out about people’s children or grandchildren and future generations being able to access false information about a relative.” That comment is not by Mel but her reposting a comment made on Sandy’s last show allegedly from Sand’y oldest daughter’s last show.
In her Miles Johnston interview she mentions that they won’t let her see her grandchildren so that is not new news to me. In that interview she is also grinding her mouth a lot not sure if nerves though.
It might be this one. https://youtu.be/TAVuMIjiXgM
It wasn’t Mel who pointed it out, but by making this material available to us she gave us a glimpse into Sandy’s reaction, or lack thereof. I had to think long and hard about whether to write about this, but in the end decided that looking at it from a mental health perspective could possibly help Sandy, and would make people think about those who share their alleged “MK Ultra” experiences. It’s sad that Sandy has been cut off from her family, and I hope she’ll get the help she needs, sooner rather than later.
Yes, all the falsely accused of Hampstead will live with this for a long time to come. Those who accused them have moved on, but others have taken their place, and now the families are left to protect their children as best they can. We know of one child who has been approached by paedophiles based on this hoax–as with your friend’s son, this is only one, but there may very well be others.
Can you imagine a conversation between Sandy and Neelu?!
Interesting psychoanalysis, EC. It’s a veritable education coming here.
It worries me that Angela has got her claws into Sandy. The damage that that woman invariably metes out to the vulnerable and the mentally ill is not to be underestimated, as she has repeatedly demonstrated. I pity the fragile souls who are unfortunate enough to blip on her radar.
The lack of self-awareness displayed by the Troofhoaxer™ community never ceases to amaze me.
I mean, here’s Mel ranting at Sandy, urging her to think about how she’ll look to her grandchildren when they grow up and decide to Google her. But my God, can you imagine Mel’s grandkids Googling Mel? Seriously, how would you feel if you did a spot of Granny-Googling (as one does) and stumbled upon your nana sitting in a giant throne banging on about how the World is secretly run by shape-shifting dragons who live under the ground, how black people should have been grateful to be given their own post office queues under Aparthied and how there must be a baby-eating cannibal cult in Hampstead because the buildings look a bit creepy? Sheesh!
By the way, bearing in mind Sandy’s fragile state of mind, I think it’s shameful of Mel to make such nasty comments about Sandy’s daughter refusing her access to her grandchildren.
On a related point, did anyone notice that when Mel popped by yesterday – with plenty to say about most other questions put to her – she failed several times to answer the question about whether she regretted repeatedly urging Sandy to commit suicide? I guess that’s one despicable act for which she cannot find an excuse.
To be fair to Sandy, her description of staunch American patriots as “fanatical slaves that will hold on to their servitude no matter what” is pretty damned accurate and rather eloquent, imo.
“I hope you understand my reaching out to you. You and Biggi are all I have at this point.”
This is clearly a cry for help. In my humble opinion, this is the point at which alarm bells should have started ringing for Mel and she should have recognised the need to tread lightly and sensitively around Sandy.
When Mel, Angie and Sandy discuss Sandy’s previous “rude” guest and her wandering eyeballs, I think this is the show they’re referring to:
I’m no expert – and I’m sure EC will be able to put me right on this – but there seem to be signs of paranoid schizophrenia here.
EC, in the third screenshot up, there appears to be a bit missing at the end, where Mel starts to quote MKD. It might just be the word ‘her’ but I’m wondering if we’re missing anything juicy.
Just wondering – seeing as CCN charge such high fees to all their broadcasters, it is essentially a business. Does anyone know whether it’s registered as such and pays taxes to the Dutch authorities?
Hope Gull says:
Plus, as Sam rightly points out, Mel should think about the innocent people of Hampstead whom she’s accused of being baby-raping cannibals. What will their grandchildren think when they hear Mel’s accusations about Granddad and Grandma?!
I see Spivey has a new go fund me page. CHRISTOPHERS RIGHT TO FREE SPEECH. He’s got 4k costs to pay now in total.
Kristie Sue – several years behind as always – has just “revealed” the McMartin Pre-School case on her Farcebook page. That’s the case that everyone else (except that weirdo Dave Shouter) gave up on years ago. The case where all the kids grew up and admitted they’d made it all up. Yip.
The Tinfoil Twatwagon™ says:
Speaking of Shouter, I was wondering why he’d suddenly stopped talking about us for the last few days. I now realise it’s because he’s in love:
And it’s already raised a whopping £32. LOL
https://gogetfunding.com/christophers-right-to-free-speech
Come visit our Jason Streatham range at:
https://hoaxteadresearch.wordpress.com/main-players/trolls/comment-page-1/#comment-57261
All passed on to the police.
Bloody Norah!
MK stands for Maurice Kirk.
Ultra means ‘extreme’.
Join the dots people!
Spivey always brags about how many people read his blog ‘supposedly’ so he should have all the money in no time at all, if that is the case.
I must admit that i also think she is pretty damn hot. I never thought i’d ever agree with Shurter.
What a lovely man Jason seems to be. Always has a kind word for everyone that he meets usually followed up by a death threat of some sort.
I can’t really comment on Sandy as reading her words just make me feel kinda sad for her.
To Mel’s credit, I think she did her best to be supportive and kind to Sandy; more to come on this, but my sense is that she wasn’t aware of the depth and breadth of Sandy’s illness until it was too late.
I would pay good money not to be in the room when that happened.
Mel Ve says:
WOW Liza… I don’t even have children and have no intention of having any, so chill, no hypothetically traumatised grandchildren here for you too get your panties in a twist about.
Thank you El Coyote, that is unfortunately the truth of the matter. I had no idea of just how severe Sandy’s mental health issue was until I got to work with her in-depth we did. She would often end our discussions that we had on Zoom or Skype with comments like “I can’t wait for it all to be over” or “I am looking forward to going back to the galaxy” or some other suicide insinuating one liner, which were nothing more than cries for attention. I have no time for that kind of energetic vampirism… If someone wants to kill themselves, let them… I am here to work with those that want to survive and thrive. I know it was probably not the best thing to do to have told Sandy that if she wants to kill her self she must do it, but I was so sick of her sucking energy out of me by wanting me to tell her “no, don’t do it, we love you, we need you, the world will miss you if you are gone.” I am hoping this will give some insight into what went on behind the scenes and what I went through at the hands of Sandy and Angela, who have made me out to be the the issue, when I have offered nothing but support in every way.
It is a registered business and it is set up in an offshore trust as I am a South African citizen living in Holland and I am legally entitled to do that. The fees are not high at all, and our broadcasters pay for a service we provide, which by the accounts of our most professional broadcasters, is an invaluable one. Now why don’t you stop whining Spiny Norman. You seem to have a real problem with people trying to make a living and survive. When did that become a crime? At least we am not claiming benefits. We work very hard for the little that we get and even then, we still struggle to pay all the bills that needs to get paid to keep this project afloat… so just back the fuck off mate. You have no idea what it takes to run a project like this and how we are set up. You cheap pot shots at me and what I do only show what a nasty monster you are inside.
I understand that concern and agree that it’s important not to further aggravate her. I had to think carefully about whether, and how, to present this material, for that reason. However, I also think that Sandy has been made aware that many people think she is mentally unwell, so this cannot come as news to her.
Angela has an unerring radar for the vulnerable and mentally ill, and I have no doubt that she’s got some plan in mind vis à vis Sandy, as well.
In fairness, Mel was not urging Sandy to think about how she’d look when her descendants Googled her, but letting her know that a commenter had made some serious allegations about her.
Whoops, sorry! No, nothing juicy, but I’ll find the missing bit and patch it in.
Yes, the children in the McMartin case grew up to tell of how they were browbeaten into giving the “right” answers to the social workers who questioned them. One man said he knew that what he was saying wasn’t right, but he was an obedient kid who liked to please the adults around him, and when he said nothing had happened they seemed very displeased. Only when he began making up fantasy stuff like “we went for rides in spacecraft” and “the teachers were witches and flew around on broomsticks” did the adults around him seem satisfied, offering him praise for being a “good boy” and “telling the truth”.
Now, imagine that with Abe and Ella and a few metal spoons heated up on the stove, and you’ve got Hoaxtead.
He’s a charmer, all right!
LOL! Can’t argue with you there.
I know what you mean, AF. I think of what it must be like to live in an inner world that terrifying, and it really defies imagination.
Sooper Seekrit Facebook Snitch™ says:
Turns out that Alanson’s post about the “terrorist Jews” was beyond the pale, even by Farcebook standards.
#SickBitch
And there you have it, folks – Ricky Dearman has the same physique as another innocent man from the 80s. Therefore, they are both baby-raping cannibals…er…or something. Go Detective Costa! :
Hashtag woman scorned…
Oh dear – watch out, Mel! LOL 😀
Great result yet again SSFS. You have an incredible success strike rate with Facebook.
Kristie Sue’s husband has a similar physique too.
Oh Ricky, if only you had the same physique as Arfur – then you could qualify as one of Kristie’s “big teddy bears” instead of a baby-eating satanist. D’oh!
Yeah – form an orderly queue, ladies. Phwoar!
It is something that i would hope to never go through, as you said EC it must be terrifying.
“I don’t even have children and have no intention of having any”
Finally, a bit of good news. Phew!
Melania is about as exciting as an old mop.
“I have no time for that kind of energetic vampirism… If someone wants to kill themselves, let them”
Woah! 😦
“comments like “I can’t wait for it all to be over” or “I am looking forward to going back to the galaxy” or some other suicide insinuating one liner, which were nothing more than cries for attention. I have no time for that kind of energetic vampirism… If someone wants to kill themselves, let them… I am here to work with those that want to survive”.
Thanks for clearing that up Mel. Sandy’s mentally ill cries for help were energetic vampirism and people who want to kill themselves should just do it. Wow great advice, maybe a job in mental health would suit you better, the Black Widow of psychotherapists.
Mel, not giving a shit about a friend of yours saying she’s going to kill herself is bad enough. But repeatedly urging her to do so is a whole other matter. So I ask for a fourth time: do you regret doing so? Yes or no?
iamichabod says:
The truth about the origin of the McMartin case, is buried in the middle of the Franklin Scandal expose piece on this blog.
Woah! Where did that come from, Mel? 😮
I have no problem with people making a living. Where did you get that from? And where exactly did I accuse you of committing a crime? I merely asked a question – I didn’t mean to touch a nerve. That was just an added bonus 😀
It does, however, make one question your frequent claims about not being in this for the money, when you’ve just openly admitted that you’re running a business. #Jusayin
As for telling me to “just back the fuck off mate” and calling me a “nasty monster inside”, I think that is what you yourself would call trolling (and you have blocked us for far less). I refuse to retaliate, though, as I won’t stoop to your level.
For the record, here is my original question:
I’ve reposted it for all to see that I was not whining, that I was not rude in anyway, that I was not attacking you, that I did not question your right to make a living and that I am not a monster. This is a free and independent blog that supports free speech and I have a right to ask such questions without being met with a torrent of false accusations and ad hominem abuse. #jusayin
Yeah, 200 Euros a month to get access to a free YouTube channel and an average of 6 live viewers. Very reasonable, I’d say.
The claim about being flushed into underground tunnels via giant toilets is my own personal favourite.
I don’t know much about Sandy but this time of attitude to mental health is very backwards for someone who claims to be trying to make the world a better place.
https://hoaxteadresearch.wordpress.com/2016/12/14/believe-the-children-mach-1
https://hoaxteadresearch.wordpress.com/2015/08/09/when-sra-hoax-kids-grow-up
https://hoaxteadresearch.wordpress.com/2016/12/14/believe-the-children-mach-1/
“The McMartin Preschool connection
Far away in California, Jackie McGauley was one of the McMartin Preschool case parents. She claimed that her daughter had been abused by the owner’s adult son, Ray Bucky. McGauley also happened to be best friends with Judy Johnson, the McMartin mother whose claims about her young son Mathew being sodomized—and she suspected, by Bucky—are often cited as the origin of that case.
There has been a lot of analysis and speculation about Johnson’s mental health, possible addiction problems and parental competence over the years. Sometimes she is depicted as a delusional hysteric, whose fantasies of child abuse supposedly fuelled the original Satanic ritual abuse panic.
This is not the objective truth of the matter, however. The truth is that Johnson’s friend Jackie McGauley was, by her own words, the real “SRA typhoid Mary” of the preschool/ daycare/ foster care SRA panic. [6]
In fact, the most likely perpetrator of whatever abuse Johnson’s son and McGauley’s daughter might have suffered would not be Ray Bucky; it would be the boyfriend Jackie McGauley had at that time. McGauley and Johnson’s children were frequently play-date visitors at each others’ homes, and sometimes unaccompanied by their own parent.
It is very plausible that both McGauley’s child and Johnson’s son were occasionally looked after, in McGauley’s home, solely by this boyfriend when McGauley was out of the house. And unlike Ray Bucky, for whom no objective evidence documenting a sexual interest in little children was ever presented, McGauley’s boyfriend left behind a copy of the infamous “Lollitots” CSA images magazine amongst other possessions in her house after they broke up.
That’s objective evidence. McGauley did accuse this boyfriend of molesting her daughter, prior to when she believed that Bucky must have done so, but she never mentioned that this boyfriend would have had unsupervised access to Mathew Johnson as well.
McMartin parent meets ‘Michelle Remembers’ shrink
Jackie McGauley met with Dr Lawrence Pazder [author of Michelle Remembers], early in the investigation, and states:
It is true about Pazder introducing the idea of SRA to us. Some read his book later, I never read it through. It was Michele’s case and I don’t particularly like to read stuff about other people’s cases. Larry was introduced to a small group of parents in early 80s by 20/20 producer Ken Wooden who did the series on our case. Ken did a whole show focusing on satanism (some words I refuse to capitalize.. like satanism and ted just out of principle.) Larry went back to Canada but Ken talked extensively to parents about the idea of satanism.
Jackie McGauley organized the first “SRA child victim’s parents group”, which she called “Affirming Children’s Truth”, and held the first lay-led for-profit conference on the subject. By 1987, McGauley was living with clinically paranoid “satanic abuse and murder cults are everywhere, and they run our society” retired FBI agent Ted Gunderson.
John DeCamp and Ted Gunderson were buddies, they worked together on the Larouche cult publication, “EIR Special publication on Satanism”, in 1990.
According to Jackie McGauley, the Nebraska ladies—Kathleen Sorenson and Kristen Hallberg—“were at my place in 1985 or perhaps 1984. McMartin broke in 1983”, and “The Nebraska ladies heard of our conference and flew to L.A. to attend. They happened to stay with me at my apartment. The details of their case was just another case to me. I didn’t even understand their entire story”.
But that, of course, was because they didn’t have their own story to tell at that time. Kathleen Sorenson & Kristen Hallberg didn’t have their own “child’s SRA or elite pedophile ring allegation stories” to tell until 1986.
Learning to guide children’s allegations
So what were they doing in McGauley’s apartment, attending “Affirming Children’s Truth” meetings, in 1984 or ’85? They were there, learning how to manipulate children into telling you what you want to hear from them, how to guide and shape the child’s fantasy stories so it appears they are making exactly the allegation that you want/need them to make”.
Jackie McGauley/MacGauley is the “McMartin mom” who commissioned the excavation, fronting for her boyfriend Ted Gunderson who was perpetually broke. Affirming Children’s Truth preceded Believe [US] the Children, which was really Kathleen Sorenson’s baby and collapsed not long after her death.
You know who’s behind all this, don’t you – Martin Kemp.
We’re through the looking glass here, people.
Thanks, AF.
My MI5 and Mossad connections help too, to be fair.
Don’t forget to screenshot that one, Kristie Sue.
Ed Smart says:
lol Liza. Oh dear. It look’s like Angie is about to set the Abba God on CCN. It’s will be “Waterloo” for Mel and Biggi 🙂
I don’t know what’s worse. Sandy’s fruity language or Ann’s suggestion to share Angela (seriously, Ann – you can keep her):
Mel, i have watched your ‘show’ and i just wondered why you are always sat on the throne? Do you suffer from constipation or is it because your Farmer Giles are playing up?
You may have offered Sandy support Mel but it was at a price, the cash Sandy had to pay to you.
Yes Aaron, hardly something that can be considered value for money.
Mr. R. Sole says:
Good question, Hugh. And judging by the look on Mel’s face at times, I’d definitely say she had issues with her Emma Freuds.
Perhaps next time i am in the chemist i’ll buy a tube of Anusol cream and send it to Mel in the post.
With knobs on.
Don’t knock it GOS, it’s been a long time since i had action with a woman. Which reminds me my kitchen mop needs replacing, the poor thing is shagged out.
Well one things for certain,she definately needs to avoid wiping her arse with Sandy papers.
That makes me think of the toilet scene from the film Trainspotting.
OMG i hope Kristie Sue has reported her husband for his physique.
Mel, can I have my bolt cutters back, please. I think I left them at your place a few weeks back.
Martin Kemp has been staring us in the face all this time and look at his physique, say no more.
OMG, the physique! Good spot, AP! Someone should alert that nice Detective Costa immediately.
I thought that Sandy was merely passing comment on the two names above hers.
Mark Knopfler says:
I’m scared.
You should be, mate, what with your financial problems and all. I hear you’re in dire straits.
LOL, wouldn’t that be a doozy! Sadly, though, she’s merely referring to Jimmy Savile and Ted Heath.
By the way, correct me if I’m wrong but didn’t the Heath allegations turn out to be complete bill-hooks?
I believe you are indeed correct about the Heath allegations Liza.
http://chrisspivey.org/a-sort-of-sunday-spiv
Aww, poor old Spivey. LOL
By the way, should he not be asking what happened to the funds raised by the one that was taken down? I think it had reached a grand, hadn’t it?
I’m not a psychiatrist either, but I’ve dealt with a few mentally ill people in my time, and I’ve had to learn some of the signs. I wouldn’t necessarily go so far as paranoid schizophrenia with Sandy, but I would say she has some sort of delusional disorder, along with her drug addiction issues. She really needs to see an expert, who might be able to help. Dual diagnoses like that can be hard to treat, but not impossible.
Sorry to be slow today, SN—nursing a nasty cold, and my head feels like it’s full of cotton wool. Here’s how that clip ended:
The McKenzies Devils (troll) channel has said that I have fallen out with Angie and that CCN has rejected her because of all sorts of reasons. Please make a point of saying on the show something to the effect of “Angie is a valued part of the CCN team “
When RD’s children grow up, if they should ever have occasion to say anything about their ordeal in Morocco, I expect that people like Kristie Sue will continue to insist that they really were sexually abused by a cult, but have now been brainwashed into covering it up.
This is the problem with conspiracy theories: no matter how much evidence one produces to show that something could not have happened the way the troofers say it did, troofers will just invent a new story to explain why the old story was really true after all. It’s a never-ending cycle of fantasy upon fantasy, and honestly I don’t think there’s much point in arguing it with them. The best we can do is keep speaking the truth, and know that the vast majority of people are neither as thick nor as deluded as the average hoax pusher.
“Beyond the pale”…I like it! 😀
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pale_of_Settlement
Thanks, EC. I can rest now, unlike this feller:
http://www.pdcomedy.com/ClassicTV/HancocksHalfHour/TheMissingPage/Part1.htm
I reckon she’ll go with claiming that they’re clones/crisis actors.
Sorry to hear about the cold, by the way. I trust that Ma Coyote is looking after you.
Two ‘new ones’ from APD.
I think they’re old ones re-uploaded.
By the way, Happy Brewer had a visit from the boys and girls in blue over his interview. He was cautioned and is bound by a court order, so he won’t be happy about Angela re-uploading it.
https://hoaxteadresearch.wordpress.com/2015/11/24/another-small-victory
Perhaps he was reported to GoFundMe as trying to raise funds to pay a court penalty arising out of his criminal conviction. Isn’t he on a good behaviour bond?
I don’t know what their policies are but it seems to me that if people could use this method to pay for penalties issued by a court it defeats the purpose of the law being able penalize people for their illegal actions and this would be highly immoral.
It would be a shame if he were reported again.
Is Spivey breaking these rules:
7. the promotion of hate, violence, harassment, discrimination, terrorism, or intolerance of any kind relating to race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, sex, gender or gender identity, or serious disabilities or diseases;
12. the defense or support of anyone alleged to be involved in criminal activity;
16. credit repair or debt settlement services.
Hahahahahaha! 😀
Dear Angela Power Disney.
God has given up on you. It is doubtful any angel would touch you with a barge pole let alone march to war for you. Satan has dibs on your soul, yes, I am going to be there to drag you off to Hell with me when your time comes. Stealing food out of the mouths of hungry African orphans; backstabbing everyone you come into contact with; hypocrisy; greed; vanity; thieving; dishonesty; pride… the list of your wicked sins weigh heavy on your soul. The demons are going to have an eternity of fun with you in Hell.
‘Mel Ve KNEW The Sandy Bergen History Of Drug & Sex Related Problems In 2015’
Oh God, Sandy really digs herself a hole over her views on homosexuals. For once I’m with Miles Johnson.
“James Bartley does not want me to say his name on any interview.”
#Priceless
Fuck’s sake, Sandy – John Ono Lennon was not John Lennon’s son. He was John Lennon. Sheesh!
Roger Flutterby says:
“It does sound like you’ve been taken for a ride.”
Even Miles Johnson is unconvinced by Sandy’s bizarre claims!
I may be reading too much into this but I get the feeling Jason’s a little annoyed with me. Call me paranoid but it’s those little signs, you know…
The fact that the outpouring of bile was edited is quite hilarious in itself.
Better still Angie take the rest of your life off.Sorry just remembered you made that choice in your formative years and have been blaming everyone else for the consequences ever since.
She could always go on another 30 years’ maternity leave (if the booze ‘n’ fags are kind enough to allow her that long).
Jackson Trollocks says:
Oh Gawd, I remember trying to watch this one and just giving up. So much of this can be explained by Drugs, people act differently and change and Drug addicts tend to stick together in volatile relationships.
She was travelling across states and they were putting things in her car? maybe it was a drug run.
Handlers and DID from SRA experts and Cathy O’Brien? I would say she got clean then started reading a lot of junk and that is her explanation for her bad life choices. No offense Sandy if you’re reading but your info is from fraudsters.
Why do these people all seem to have a bottom fetish, and like being sexual about children and peoples mothers. Projecting much? They get off on it.
And that’s saying something!
I like her style! LOL
Just send some of his press clippings.
what a charming fellow.
18:10 when the screen is blank very chillingly Sandy says “My skin would peel”.
No cocaine found in the hair strand tests…
Just evidence of cannabis consumption.
Soooo?
Sad really seeing people spout that amount of hatred. For what? I think some people enjoy being riled up, like their anger is a drug.
I feel for Sandy. Seeing inexplicable things, believing people are doing things as she suggests must be genuinely frightening. I’ve known people who have experienced similar delusions. Not good.
Yes, that’s my feeling too.
Roger lives! 🙂
SOME of this guys vids are brilliant…and a nice, light change from all the trufer nastiness:
I never went away, Sir.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCekoZV5jMlxMB9pYqz5lkCA
I’ve just been cocooned in my work.
Ooookay…
Wow, this woman is really out there! Starfleet command? Try admiral of the fleet!
Hunted in the year she was born? Go baby go! LOL 😀
Amazing physical prowess! How many newborn babies are capable of running through a forest?
And how many people can remember things that happened when they were newborn babies? 😀
http://hollowayexpress.co.uk/protesters-demonstrate-against-the-governments-silence-on-child-abuse
Shame on the Holloway Express for reporting Angie’s claims as fact.
When Belinda started on her StarChild fundraising for mysterious purposes, got in with the Exopolotics Nibiru intergalactic negotiations believers, she didn’t realise some truly believe it and want to live in her secret underground bunker.
Funny AF.
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HAHA that was a great find, she even left a comment!
Yes, that’s appallingly shoddy reporting.
Fairly Sane. says:
Sadists – proper ones, not the Christian Grey type.
I would say that the problem with screenshots including the one I took above is that anyone can make those accounts and pretend to be someone else. This is clearly him, but can be easily dismissed as inconclusive evidence. Unless you have the I.P. Address or account details from the site anything can be shopped or edited. Even archiving doesn’t prove that the person is not an immitator or troll.
We can all catch them out but they will ask for proof of identity.
Original thread where he felt the need to bring up something absolutely unrelated, only found through searching his name. The amount of views are really high for a site I have never heard of.
http://pcook.ru/watch/72OznY9ByZo/15-years-old-girl-survive-illuminati-satanic-rituals-abuse-pt-1.html
Also search – https://www.google.com/#q=%22jason+streatham+cars+24%2F7+minicab+service%22
do not jest- Fiona Barnett was “combat ready” at age 6 and a trained sniper with a photographic memory.
And I was a baby ninja, but do you hear me boasting about it?
Oh my God. Steve was an old friend of mine who used to crash on my living room floor. His heart attack was nothing to do of course with the copious amounts of drugs he took.
LOL, good spot! 😀
“Downloading my thoughts.”
“Poisoning my food.”
She’s even seeing subliminal messaging which isn’t there.
I know someone with schizophrenia who said those exact words when he wasn’t taking his medication.
I agree she needs to be assessed, or at least try and get off illegal drugs, some of which could result in the same experiences she finds herself going through on a daily basis.
tdf says:
The exploitation of the mentally ill by the hoaxers is one of the vilest aspects to this whole thing.
Did anyone see this article:-
http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/life/595391/A-liar-and-a-fantasist-James-Calbolt-sentenced-to-12-years
I remember coming across comments made by this guy on an internet forum a few years’ back. Tbh, my impression at that time was that he himself was suffering from mental illness, but there may have been method to his madness, as it were.
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Further thoughts on Sabine’s verdict
It’s going to be some time before all the dust settles on Sabine McNeill’s trial, but by now many are aware of the verdict: she was found guilty on all four counts of stalking, as well as on six counts of breaching her restraining order.
Bear in mind that Sabine has not been sentenced yet; that will take place later this week, and while we’ve heard any number of guesses as to how it might go, ultimately it will be up to the court to decide.
Today we thought we’d delve into the whys and wherefores of Friday’s verdict: which charges stuck, which didn’t, and what it may mean. It’s important to remember that juries do not give reasons for their decisions; their job is to weigh the evidence and make a unanimous decision. Any guesses we may make as to their thoughts or motives are purely speculative.
However, the charges on which the jury came back with “not guilty” decisions do have some characteristics in common, and it might be useful to consider what those were, as it can give us insight into what will and will not stand up in court in any future cases.
Stalking charges
On Day 2 of Sabine’s 18-day trial, Miranda Moore QC, prosecuting, laid out the foundation for the four charges of stalking:
Counts 1–4, she said, allege that between 2015 and 2017, Sabine pursued a course of conduct which amounted to stalking four individuals who were named as alleged Satanic child abusers by Ella Draper in 2014. These people cannot be named due to reporting restrictions designed to protect the identities of children involved in this case.
As a result, the people involved have had to change their lives drastically. Not only were their families investigated by social services to determine whether they were sexually abusing their children, but they have suffered from ruined businesses, and have had to deal with unimaginable emotional and physical impacts.
Stalking is a crime which takes place over a period of time, and has a cumulative effect, Moore said.
Although Sabine’s defence counsel argued that these individuals were not targeted deliberately, and that Sabine was misguided and deluded but could not have foreseen that her actions could be interpreted as stalking, the jury found Sabine guilty on all four of these counts.
One point of particular interest is that in Rupert Quaintance’s August 2017 trial, it was argued—unsuccessfully, as it turned out—that targeting a group of people did not constitute stalking individuals within that group. Rupert’s jury didn’t buy it, and neither did the Court of Appeal when Rupert attempted to challenge his verdict and sentence.
In Sabine’s trial, HHJ Sally Cahill QC made a point of noting that when a group of people is targeted, individuals within that group can legitimately claim to have been targeted.
“To target a readily identifiable group is to target the members of that group”, she said.
To determine guilt on the stalking charges required that the jury determine:
Whether Sabine had definitely engaged in a course of conduct amounting to harassment;
Whether this harassment amounted to stalking;
Whether the stalking caused serious alarm or distress;
Whether she knew or ought to have known that her behaviour would cause such alarm or distress;
Whether it was more likely than not that her behaviour was for the purpose of detecting or preventing a crime; and
Whether her behaviour was reasonable
Clearly, the jury was able to fulfill these criteria, and found the defendant guilty.
Breaches of restraining order
The “breach of restraining order” charges can be roughly broken down into four groups:
Direct posts to Sabine’s Whistleblower Kids blog;
Links which led to Sabine’s Google Drive, which contained files such as one labelled “Cult Details”, naming the parents and children who were claimed to be part of the Satanic baby-eating cult in Hampstead;
Two “live” breaches—one in person at the Church of England Synod in February 2018, and one by phone shortly thereafter;
Links to Twitter and/or Facebook, which led to various sites such as Change.org or WordPress blogs, which in turn led back to the Whistleblower Kids blog.
The jury seemed far less inclined to vote “guilty” on alleged breaches in the last category, possibly because an element of doubt was raised about the “link to a link to a link” issue.
To determine guilt, each juror must be as sure as they can be that the defendant committed the crime, and that they intended to do so. In the case of the “link to a link to a link” charges, we can see how this would be very difficult to decide.
For example, Count 14 on the indictment was returned as “not guilty”.
The details of this count were that on 20 November 2017, Sabine tweeted a link which led to an article on “digital unaccountability” on her We Who Oppose Deception blog. On the sidebar of that post, one can find a link to a Change.org petition called “Stop the Forced Removal of Children by Social Services across all EU Member States”. A link was found on that page which linked back to Whistleblower Kids.
While the Crown argued that this was just a particularly wily way to re-share old material, the jury’s problem would have been to determine whether Sabine was aware of what she was doing. Did she know that in tweeting a link to one blog, she was inadvertently sending some viewers to another, and then another, which contained material which her restraining order prohibited her from re-sharing?
Whether one believes that it was an intentional breach or not, an element of doubt might have been raised, and that would have been quite properly sufficient to generate a verdict of “not guilty” on that charge.
Others of a similar ilk were also rejected by the jury.
The charges which stood, meanwhile, were those were it was relatively easy to demonstrate intent. As Sabine’s defence pointed out, the entire Whistleblower Kids blog was one gigantic breach of the restraining order…except that there was never any order in place to remove it from the internet. Given Sabine’s determination to keep the Hampstead hoax going, we would not have expected her to remove that blog without a significant push from the courts.
When Sabine drew attention to the blog in a more obvious way—by posting seemingly irrelevant poetry on it, for example—it was clear that she was attempting to attract public attention to the site and its nasty contents. She was, as she admitted, on a campaign; and she stated during the trial that she would believe in this hoax as long as she draws breath.
This case was a complex one, and from time to time we wondered what the jury must be making of it all. It seems that they really did get the picture.
15/12/2018 in Legal news. Tags: guilty, restraining order, Sabine McNeill, stalking, trial
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I’m looking forward till the sentencing on Wednesday, that’s when I’ll be celebrating
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LOL Looks like Princess Eddie has found some quality dupes there.
Thanks for the explanations given in this post. This is helpful as I’ve been wondering about it. Overall, the Jury did an excellent job, IMO.
It would have been difficult for them to come to a unanimous decision on whether one could remember which links were on the sidebar of one’s various blogs. So I understand the Not Guilty verdicts in that respect.
Video now removed by user… after some of us told him some truths. 😂
Managed to salvage a few comments before he deleted them and blocked us all (which he did before deleting the whole video):
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1PGulKmIY5bwA4gMHQpYqlWmsy7L8NXOu
Unfortunately I was just a pinch too late for one fairly long thread that was a hoot to read. And I was literally seconds too late in trying to download the actual video.
Folder includes contributions from Michael of the Mouse Family. Agent M and others. Go team! 🥇
“Any guesses we may make as to their thoughts or motives are purely speculative.”
I’m torn between ’12 Angry Men’… and 12 emotionally drained individuals who’d had to sit through several days of technical legalese and Sabine talking bollocks in her best Frau Farbissna voice and had buses to catch.
Invernessie Watch says:
More hilarity and desperation from Cat ‘Invernessie’ Scot…
https://spidercatweb.blog/jokestead-trollz
Eddieisok is an odd case. If I recall correctly when he was called up in front of the judge he responded “I only wanted to film the trollls”.
Firstly how on earth he could figure out who these imaginary trolls are is a mystery but does it not occur to these folk that filming everyone going into a court case is highly risky?. He could have filmed witnesses who then felt intimidated and may re-think their position.
One thing I am amused / horrified by is the media when they film accused persons and ask them idiotic questions as they go into court -” did you rob those 5 banks?” with the usual response coming form their lawyer “not answering questions etc”.
It’s so close to trying to get a physical reaction and indeed, in the “Tommy Robinson” madness he was claiming various people going into a court case were “Muslim rapists” without really knowing.
I recall a case here in Oz some years ago when a police prosecutor was charged with possession of child abuse material. At sentencing about 12 people gave written references (entirely normal) as to previous good character, charity work done etc, murderers convicted under his actions and so on.
A tabloid newspaper published the images of these referees (all fairly well known people- academics and so on) with a horribly worded article that implied “friends of the pervert”.
The editor was hauled into court and torn strips off for interfering in a normal court process and told by the judge those who in the future who chose to author a reference may feel they can not do it.
And when the reference authors decided to sue, the newspaper caved in immediately and each one was given $40,000 in compo which was bloody good money for one letter !
The Kincorth Gazette says:
And from the Beast of Kincorth…
…Yet still no mention of his beloved Cat’s vicious attacks on his hero David Scot.
Funny that 🤭
I see Andy ‘Tick Tock’ Devine is still planning on bringing down the entire corrupt British establishment via video from a village in Greece. He’s a hands-off activist.
Now supporting the “Yellow (or was it Orange) Vests” who rampaged across London bridge bringing traffic to a standstill. All 30 of them as opposed to the estimated 300,000 plus who have demonstrated across France.
Their major achievement seems to have been to block an ambulance with siren blaring that was trying to get through the traffic. Way to win friends and influence people.
The Garden Fence Gossiper says:
Word on the street (Twitter Street, to be precise) is that coke intake has contributed to Eddie’s paranoia. Allegedly and without prejudice of course.
Apparently MKD is currently putting together a video which includes a clip of Devine admitting to dubious ulterior motives for promoting Gordon Bowden. Watch this space…
The mad bint has actually given out her own email address there, along with Angela’s, John Paterson’s and Hope Girl’s 😂
I haven’t laughed so much since her “friend” at Holliegreigjustice accidentally posted a screenshot that contained her home address 🤭
“The World is watching”
Good of him to finally admit to this blog’s popularity 🙂
Note to Cat: get someone to proofread your next post. Someone with a passing knowledge of English grammar who knows how to use a spellchecker. Mkay?
“All they are doing is spreading dis information [sic]”
Oh the irony 🙄
Just wondering why Cat’s spelling and grammar are particularly poor tonight. It’s a real mystery 🤔
Haha, when you click on ‘Source’ at the bottom, you get this:
You couldn’t make it up 😂
Aww, bless…
World of Heather says:
I bet Sabine’s bosom buddy Heather Brown (aka Pru Halliwell, aka Suzy Jones) is really pissed off about this verdict, hehe 🤭
Meanwhile in the world of new-age cults:
Three women dubbed the Witches of Wernberg for being part of an occultist sect are being held in custody in Austria on suspicion of murdering a pensioner, committing arson and defrauding elderly people of at least €1 million.
They were arrested last month after a wealthy woman aged 72 was strangled in the town of Villach. The suspects are named only as Margit T and her alleged disciples Barbara H and Melitta O.
Police said that the three women and their fraud victims, mainly elderly women living alone, were part of an “occult, sect-like circle” led by Margit, a self-professed medium who practices spiritual healing and offers reflexology massage in the village of Wernberg.
More than ten people are believed to have fallen for the…
That’s so sad. Using kiddie-script to “prove” we’re a WordPress blog.
Yeah, she’s been encouraging Eddie/Paul in his sad attempt to get his friends to hack this site. 🙄
I’d also have been concerned in case Eddie/Paul filmed jurors coming and going. Bloody irresponsible.
That’s really disturbing.
Which presents us with a serious dilemma, EC…
…Are they more like the Krankees or the Chuckle Brothers?
I shall have a coffee while I ponder this important question.
Well, with Natalie Stubbs Bradshaw and Marc Armour in tow, they’re more like the Marx Brothers imo. That said, these bumbling buffoons’ hilarious attempts to get hold of people’s personal info’ is more akin to Laurel & Hardy’s efforts to get that piano up the stairs. Minus the charm, of course.
I’ve never been called for jury service (been a witness though in civil cases) and often wondered what it would be like. I’d be very attentive and take copious notes but the notion of getting to the court by 9am horrifies me.
If it was a long case I’d be very happy to be ensconced in a 5 star hotel with room service though.
Who is Jon Weger?
For the record: I can categorically state that I an NOT Baron Bernard Hogan-Howe.
# I will not confirm or deny if asked if I am Cressida Dick.
The Three Stooges comes to mind.
Are jurors allowed to take notes?
Lovely Rita says:
Yes, in fact they are encouraged to do so.
Pretty sure that sequestering a jury is a US thing. I think in England and Wales jurors are sent home with instructions not to discuss it with anyone which is why the rules on reporting are far stricter.
We also do not know the numbers involved in reaching the not guilty verdicts. Doubt in just one or two jurors would be sufficient in most cases. Also, unlike the US, a juror cannot say post trial why they or any other juror reached their verdict.
There is also another aspect which a work colleague who served on a jury mentioned to me. He’s a hang ’em, flog ’em, throw away the key sort of person when it came to office discussions about crimes and I was well known as the office small “L” liberal. However, he said that he had a very difficult time finding someone guilty because the enormity of the decision and the impact on the accused.
which is quite ironic, considering that the reason that many of the witnesses were there was because that Sabines release of the info was causing them to be alarmed by the people turning up to harass them… which eddieisnotok promptly showed what they meant by doing exactly that!!!!
DOH!!!!
Yes, I would find it difficult unless, as the judge said, I were completely sure the defendant was guilty. Juries literally hold the course of a person’s life in their hands.
He was on orders from Angela, so of course his behaviour was dodgy. She sends lackeys to do her dirty work and take the heat, while she imagines herself safe from the law in Ireland.
Hacking is a crime in the UK. It has serious jail time attached to the offence. Depending on severity, 2, 5, or 10 years jail. It is also much easier to prove than harassment thanks to the helpful requirement on UK ISPs to log all traffic through their servers. Persons inciting others to hack are also liable. These crimes do not rely on interpretation or intent. If you attempt to access someone else’s account without authorisation you are guilty.
Useful info, Sage, thanks.
EC. This is just too funny to be left as a Twitter only post!
Good Lord, this Natalie bloke is a tad angry, of course Angela is sharing it.
It’s Hoaxtead, John. HOAXTEAD! Get it right, John Paterson with one ‘T’. 😡
Without a doubt! 😁
This is a hoot. Thanks for the link. 😂
Is this a mock-up by MotMF? I checked on Angie’s FB timeline when this went up on Twitter and it wasn’t there. And she rarely takes posts down. Very funny mock-up if it is, to be fair. Worthy of entry into the HR memes folder, I would suggest.
The original tweet. MKD’s comment is a little ambiguous but he seems to be suggesting it’s something she might say:
Don't put it past her,.
@angiepowerdisne pic.twitter.com/NRBaRFmqQJ
— Michael of the Mouse Family (@MichaeloftheMo1) December 16, 2018
I assumed it was a spoof. But it is just so funny! 😂😂😂
Warning to all: please do not fall for Yannis Emmanouel’s butter-wouldn’t melt act. He’s currently trying to suck up to people on Twitter and elsewhere, particularly to newbies who may not be aware of who he is. He is most likely trying to gather info and dirt on us for Angela and Kris Costa, as he has done in the past. He was the one who told Angela that I am a convicted paedophile and that he had newspaper articles to prove it. I’m not and he didn’t. He’s also part of the group that went after EC and her family and has doxed others from here to the fruitloops and put them and their families in danger. He’s a nasty piece of work – please watch your backs
Yup. Well said, Tinribs.
Not enough info for the uninitiated to narrow it down to an individual Yannis.
Do you mean @trelopireotis? He’s dissed Stacey for winning Strictly. He will not win friends!
OMG, that’s a hilarious find! Thanks, Lucca 😆
“Yolande is a scraper. She’s all over the Hoaxtead website with Scarlet Scoop.”
Quote of the week 😆
Now he’s banging on about “Elm Street Studios in the 60s”. Do you think perhaps he means Elstree Studios? 🙄
Fruitcake quote alert…
“Your crimes have been undercovered” 😆
https://www.facebook.com/watchparty/969036719953193/?entry_source=FEED
“That’s called slander or misogyny” 🙄
“Dirty fucking blood-drinking Jews” 🙄
No death threat to me and my family there, then 🙄
“Some of them are about tae have a very bad year”
Hehe, we’ll see 😜
Sorry, I forget that bloke’s name (sorry, he’s too unimportant to remember) but I think he’s just in a foul mood because of his beloved Catriona Selvester turning on his idol David Scot, hehe 😆
Yeah, shall we go back to ignoring this prick? I can’t remember his name either. Noncilvy or something. He’s the bloke who abused his own daughter, right?
Marc is very annoyed that EC and Scarlet aren’t locked up 😆
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That’s the one.
‘PewDiePie printer hackers strike again’
Shall I post something quite obvious about that purported police email or shall I just titter to myself.
I thought that stuff he is smoking was meant to calm a person down. 😂
Ahhh, she copied it out wrong.
Had a little look.So, the stuff she has used has scraped people’s names from the published part of the website and provided suggested people or emails of interest to the topic. Sooooo sinister soooo eeeeeevil EC.
This is what happens when you are not blessed with brains and then burn the rest out watching conspiracy crap.
Robert Green, Cat’s hero, contacts police quite often and enters into chummy correspondence. I think Robert Green must be a SIS stooge groomed to make them look like idiots who couldn’t fight their way out of a paper bag.
There is a little hook in the para above to make their tiny minds all wibbly.
Nasty lying cow!
Oh, for feck’s sake 🙄
Trafficking in drugs and children, all while sitting in a courtroom in Southwark. Talk about multitasking.
Does she own her house? It’s the first question a lawyer asks before suggesting libel proceedings. Irish defamation laws are far stricter than England and Wales. A mother and her son obtained €40,000 in damages after the child’s foster parents posted defamatory comments about the boy’s birth mother on Facebook.
Ah, the irony. Living in Ireland has largely protected her from her unlawful behaviour in respect to harassment and contempt. Living in Ireland could see her in far worse trouble in respect of liability for defamation!
“Something will happen”. Talk about hedging yer bets.
Catching up with Flo. So, Mel Ve, she says she was a refugee from SA? In 1999? So the end of Apartheid was starting to kick in properly. look at her channel. She has always struck me as just a nasty racist bigot mixed up with new age stuff.
“The Official Illuminati”? Come on, everyone knows that they sold out and went mainstream years ago.
There are a few things I don’t understand about Mel Ve’s current take on the situation of Sabine’s conviction.
Why does she think the guilty verdict proves the hoax was a hoax when others here reminded her proof that Ella and Abe dreamt the whole thing up came in Judge Pauffley’s ruling?
How does she imagine her role in promoting and hosting APD ends now when her evidence will be vital in proving APD’s guilt on harassment charges soon?
I think I just caught the last 45 minutes of Flo destroyer’s interview…..the way Mel Ve bristled when Sheva confronted her, in a very non-emotive way btw (I was very impressed by how calm and matter of fact Sheva was)…I mean Mel Ve totally lost the plot such was her anger with Sheva.
Anyway, when EC shared some of the communications exchanged between both her and MV some months ago, I thought then that Mel Ve is quite abnormal…she was peculiar then, she’s peculiar now. It’s clear she’s self-obsessed and it’s very doubtful she’s a proper journalist given the high standard of professionalism required which includes being ethical to the nth degree.
Grobnob made me laugh….he was absolutely correct in what he said.
But I favour Flo’s imperative where he says the point of his hosting these discussions is to bring about resolution even though it seems like an uphill battle.
This is why many of us revolted and joined the Illuminati Resistance as we claim the Official Illuminati are now just a bunch of old Fuddy Duddies and think World Domination is so yesterday. De-constructed Freemasons are always welcome in the resistance and while we haven’t yet formulated our policy on baby pizzas, a press release on this matter and others like mind manipulation will eventually be issued to the Truther Community.
# We are soon to vote on whether King Hoani John Wanoa of Rotarua should be elected as King Of All Evil.
I warned EC not to carry that bottle of Aspirin through Customs.
Down wiv drugs!
Kells Bells says:
I’m not holding my breath…
Sheva starts at 1.58 btw
2.17.00 onwards to 2.17.55
“Ugly, negative and vile’
and the hoaxers like APD, cat, neelu etc etc are all love and sunshine….
Mel really shows her bias towards the hoaxing community, and against the antihoaxers like Hoaxtead Research here, even now she tries to spin it as the antihoaxers were just so mean and nasty that it made the hoaxers more believable…
I can’t think of a single time that anyone said here that it would be great if someone fed Mel through a woodchipper, yet that type of comment was made against an antihoaxer…
(in best Southpark voice) Hoaxers did it!
Has anyone here accused Mel of trafficking drugs and children???
Has anyone here threatened to cut Mel’s tongue out ??
The list of abuse FROM the hoaxers is incredible
Yet we can all go to angies site and get a copy of all the death threats she’s received from us- right?
um right?
She said she had a list- what 2 years ago???
(crickets)
If, hypothetically, someone had fallen for the frauds of Abe & Ella, and Kevin Annett, and Sacha Stone, and Webre, and SwissIndo, and QEG HopeGirl, and the OPAL free-energy / freemen caravan, to the point of participating in all these frauds; and if that person sat down for an honest self-appraisal of the predispositions that made her so gullible in matters of fraud; then it would be worth listening to.
Judge Judy says:
Perhaps it’s that hot Mediterranean sun but Andy Tick Tock Devine seems to think a letter writing campaign to the Judge means they will dismiss a juries decision.
It’s the first thing a solicitor will ask in Australia in a potential libel case. They can also get a court to place a (real – Not Neelu style) lien on a defendent’s property to stop them disposing of asserts as defamation cases usually take a couple of years.
They can also request a judge order a defendant (or plaintiff) to pay into the court sums of money if there is a feeling a person will use the court to frustrate the process and run up costs they have no hope of paying.
Most people could be bankrupted by a defamation action by costs alone and of course they won’t get legal aid. Any sensible solicitor will urge a defendant to reach a settlement asap if they believe the libel will be proved.
That’s if the defendant has the money to pay a substantial deposit up front to their solicitor to defend them.
Of course Rebecca Ireland has taken all this evidence to the authorities yes?. Or do they think they will fight these battles against Evil Incarnate via blog posts?
Andy seems to be following neelu down the sovcit/FOTL path- cause that always works so well doesn’t it neelu….
Evangaloon says:
In the Alfred Webre video Mel repeats the Jewish blood libel myth and somehow tries to tie it in with Hampstead because Golder’s Green is nearby. In a later video she says she’s not racist because she has friends of all races and some are apparently Jewish. She doesn’t seem to understand that a lot of racists say this – ‘I have a friend who is black/Asian/Jewish’ – and it means sod all.
If I’d said what she said in the Webre video (which was a ridiculous attack on the Hampstead community and I don’t care if she didn’t name names) I’d be embarrassed but what stuck out most about Mel in After Dark was her arrogance. When they were giving humility out she was at the back of the queue.
It’s not usually “that” expensive to get legal advice. In my case (I was the one being accused) the first consultation was free and there was a £500 retainer. Where it goes wrong is when that legal advice is ignored. With libel and defamation it is up to the person making the claim to prove that they are correct not the plaintiff. APD has not a shred of proof to back up her claims because they are baseless and she would be told to withdraw the remarks, apologise and pay whatever legal fees had been spent by the plaintiff and token damages to avoid it going to court.
If you’re wondering, my legal advice was that my article was not libellous as it quite clearly was covered by the defence of parody and satire, I had made no representation that it was true and the man on the Clapham or any other omnibus would see it as such, so I copied their solicitors letter to the trade press which ran an article ridiculing them, replied in the manner of Arkell v Pressdram and heard no more!
I’m Continuity Illuminati (said in a Northern Ireland accent ;-). We never sold out. Still worshipping Baal and Moloch, plus owls and …. all the other stuff.
List of things that won’t happen.
More worrying, he seems to believe that writing to a judge in an active trial is not illegal, and that the judge might actually read, let alone respond to his bizarre requests.
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Concerned you risk ending up washed up on the twisted shoreline of bile like Mel Ve,Power-Disney or Andy Devine and having the likes of Flo Destroyer et al expose you for the utterly useless twat you are rapidly becoming?
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I was libeled by the News Of The World decades ago when they mistook me for someone else. It was the easiest money I’ve ever got as they settled within a couple of weeks- enough to buy a new car at the time. My partner in the project who was libeled by association was furious as he got 500 quid less.
She did not take well to the end of white supremacy, and remains an Apartheid apologist.
“Mel Ve is a South African born humanitarian, activist, author and independent media icon, who is descended from the Boers. This documentary tells the story of the people Mel Ve left behind in South Africa, and who are being genocidally slaughtered.
“This controversial documentary film tells the story of the Boers, who they were, and why they were so important in South Africa’s history. We explore the events that led to the Anglo Boer wars, in which the Boers fought for their freedom from the forces of Imperialism.
“Mel Ve controversially explores the true facts pertaining to APARTHEID, explaining some of the fallacies and lies that the world was fed in order to brainwash them into supporting the eventual presidency of Nelson Mandela, a known communist, terrorist and murderer.”
Odd, isn’t it, the hit rate in finding yet another racist behind those promoting the hoax has to be in a range between 100-100%! It’s almost as if they spend their entire lives seething and fulminating about others.
Sabine has made it into the Metro. https://metro.co.uk/2018/12/17/pensioner-facing-jail-accusing-primary-school-parents-satanic-abuse-8257489/
Not sure about the print edition.
Her “Stop South African Genocide” website is hilarious. In theory it’s “Registered racists only”, but in practice you can access each page by hitting ‘esc’ after the main page has loaded but before the Registration code kicks in.
For instance, http://stopsouthafricangenocide.org/current-affairs/mel-ve-resigns-from-the-sovereign-state-of-good-hope-24-october-2018/
— all about Mel Ve, and how much the secessionist State of Good Hope will miss her now that they have parted ways (somehow the South African republic didn’t notice that the State of Good hope had seceded).
Just saw this. They were right about the verdict, but this is what comes of sending reporters into the courtroom without any prior knowledge of wtf they are going to be covering.
Yes, that’s from the self declared king of disparate groups of peoples some of whom never have had kings or absolute rulers amongst themselves in the way this fool has declared himself king.
I find arrogant scamming wankers and the fools that follow them morbidly fascinating.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_people
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khoisan_languages
If you have any other screenshots, I would be grateful.
Attempting to coopt the Khoi/San seems to be a recurring feature among South African SovCits. The GiftofTruth nutbars take the same approach: https://giftoftruth.wordpress.com/?s=khoisan
The underlying idea seems to be that the Khoi and San will realise that the Boer descendents are their natural ally against their common enemy, the Bantu-speaking groups.
They weren’t my own screenshots, just embedded images from Mel’s site.
Have they lifted anything direct from here?
I find Mel Ve’s brain vomitings strangely compelling, so effusive, so little self awareness. She didn’t know any black South Africans until she was an adult, she met some black people in Uni and was amazed at how happy they were despite their poverty, she can tell you all about freedom movements in SA and black people’s motivations, hopes and dreams from the time before she was born. Apartheid was a bit of cruelty and rudeness. THIS IS IT. Not the police state and violent suppression I heard about I suppose. A regime so awful that the word Apartheid has skipped the country’s boundaries to be recycled when states are accused of brutally segregating and oppressing people.
It took me one second to decide this King is just a king in his front room. What is Mel Ve’s problem, and is it catching?
It is hard to believe that they would have got so much wrong if they had read any of the background here.
Looks like they are simply stealing from the Courtnewsuk.com coverage: http://courtnewsuk.co.uk/satanic-abuse-troll-faces-jail/
I don’t think so. Courtnewsuk sell their reports which pops up in the dailies and local weeklies.
I mean, I don’t think the Metro nicked it, I think they paid for it.
Yes, I have always understood CourtNewsUK to be a news service, not a stand-alone publication.
Mustn’t forget the “Vaccines = Genocide” component of her thought-system.
Kevin Rose says:
Depends what the sentence is,,, Hope I’m not disappointed but it is clear that the only thing that stopped her in her tracks was being incarcerated. Given her lack of remorse and empathy, the conduct of her supporters ignoring reporting restrictions, and given she has abused children to such a degree their names will be on the internet for life, I truly hope the judge sends out a warning to all the imbeciles out there that if you engage with this sort of crime, you can expect to spend a long time behind bars.
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PICTURED ABOVE: Junior Grace Laber decorates one of the trees with a paper ornament made weeks prior.// Photo by Shreya Gunukula.
Colorful paper clippings and holiday spirit filled the Director of Service Learning Laura Day’s room early in November as the Community Service Board created themed ornaments for a special cause. Now adorning one of many festive trees scattered throughout Scottish Rite Hospital, these handmade decorations help bring the cheerful atmosphere of the Christmas season to the children receiving care at the hospital.
While the theme of Hockaday’s tree is always new, the Community Service Board’s involvement with Scottish Rite’s holiday tradition is anything but. As Day explained, Hockaday’s participation in the tree decorating is a longstanding tradition of the Board.
“When Scottish Rite came up with the idea 25 years ago, we were doing it,” Day said.
Junior and Community Service Board member Annie Sheeder felt Hockaday’s legacy while decorating their tree at the hospital.
“My favorite moment was having one of the doctors come see us. She said she has two daughters that graduated from Hockaday and she was really excited to see that Hockaday was still involved after over 20 years of this program at Scottish Rite,” she said.
According to Day, the longevity of the project has allowed for its legacy to extend to past graduating members of the board.
“All these people will remember the tree they made,” Day said. “So it is kind of an interesting legacy.”
Scottish Rite’s Special Projects Coordinator Jennifer Brooks values this well-established holiday tradition as part of the hospital’s mission.
“Scottish Rite is all about not looking or feeling or smelling like a hospital. Everything is designed around our kids to make it a fun environment for them, and so it would only make sense that our holiday season was the same way,” she said.
Although the entire board helps to come up with the tree’s theme, this holiday project is traditionally directed by the juniors of the board’s projects committee. This year, juniors Grace Laber and Annie Sheeder took the lead, selecting “Winter Olympics” as the theme for the tree.
After deciding on a theme, Sheeder and Laber began planning the corresponding decorations for the Christmas tree, including ornaments, a garland, a tree skirt and a tree topper. This year, as opposed to Sheeder and Laber crafting these pieces on their own, the entire Community Service Board dedicated one of their meetings to making the ornaments.
“It was a really good experience to all work on it together because everybody had a job and it made it go so much faster,” Sheeder said.
On Nov. 28, Day, Sheeder and Laber, along with other Community Service Board members, made their way to Scottish Rite Hospital for the annual tree-decorating event. Following several speakers and a dinner provided by the hospital, these Hockaday students set to work decorating their assigned tree.
Before heading off to adorn their Winter Olympics themed tree, however, Sheeder, Laber and other members of the Community Service board joined the entire crowd in song.
“When we were all singing in the big room together, you could see everyone with their signs from different organizations and it was so varied. It was a whole Dallas community dedicated to making these kids’ lives special and helping to bring joy to them during the holidays,” Laber said.
Hockaday’s participants are definitely not alone in this tradition. Scottish Rite typically has over 50 Christmas trees dispersed throughout their halls, all festively decorated by schools, companies, volunteer organizations or just families and friends who want to bring joy to the patients.
“Everything that we are about is about making sure that these kids are getting to be kids and seeing a patient’s eyes light up when they turn the corner and see a Christmas tree is incredible,” Brooks said. “It brightens everybody’s holidays, not just the patients but the staff too.”
Head of the projects committee, senior Grace Olson, also admires the community aspect of the event.
“To see that community and people coming together to brighten the holiday season of people who don’t get to go to the Galleria to see the big Christmas tree, it warms your heart,” Olson said.
While a multitude of groups help make Scottish Rite festive for the holidays, Hockaday’s trees always stand out since the Community Service Board is one of the only groups that handcrafts their unique decorations.
Hockaday’s ‘Winter Olympics’ Christmas tree features ornaments in the shape of ski goggles, medals and ice skates, as well as a garland of Olympic rings, a snowy tree skirt and a torch to top it off. Along with the numerous other trees, Hockaday’s tree will remain at Scottish Rite Hospital throughout the holiday season, until Jan. 3, and will continue to bring joy to any child spending the holidays in the hospital.
“I think the most important part is for the kids to see that there are people putting in effort in to brighten their days and it’s special for us too to know that they go around and look at the trees,” Laber said.
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A new legal brawl between a musician and a painter raises an interesting question under the Copyright Act: what are the legal obligations of one who destroys another’s art in order to create something that is arguably a new work?
Earlier this week, portrait artist Jacob Aaron LeVeille filed a lawsuit in federal court in Florida against country rapper Ryan Edward Upchurch, professionally known as “Upchurch.” The two men met at an Upchurch concert in 2016, during which time the painter presented to the musician a portrait of the two men together, which Upchurch purchased. Upchurch subsequently commissioned LeVeille to create two portraits of other country musicians (which are not at issue in the lawsuit), as well as a portrait of Upchurch. After an Upchurch concert, LeVeille delivered to Upchurch’s agent both the Upchurch portrait as well as a portrait of Johnny Cash.
LeVeille subsequently contacted Upchurch numerous times to request payment for the Upchurch and Cash portraits, or in the alternative, to obtain their return. According to LeVeille, on November 8, 2018, the parties then began a dispute on social media over the payment for the works or their return. The next day, Upchurch posted to his Instagram account (which has over one million followers) a video wherein Upchurch allegedly “defame[s]” LeVeille, and then fires numerous rounds from a shotgun and an automatic assault rifle at the Upchurch and Cash portraits. Upchurch then signed his name to both “mutilated” portraits and wrote “Fuck This dudes Paintings” on the Cash Portrait and then offered the works for public auction at a benefit event.
By his lawsuit, LeVeille seeks injunctive relief and compensatory damages under the Visual Artists Rights Act (17 U.S.C. § 106A) (“VARA”). VARA provides, in pertinent part: “[T]he author of a work of visual art … shall have the right … to prevent any intentional distortion, mutilation, or other modification of that work which would be prejudicial to his or her honor or reputation, and any intentional distortion, mutilation, or modification of that work is a violation of that right.”
Although LeVeille has not responded to the Complaint and we make no comment on the merits of his case, we note generally that VARA provides that the right of integrity is subject to the fair use affirmative defense as set forth in 17 U.S.C. § 107. Upchurch might argue that he needed to use LeVeille's artworks in order to create new works commenting on the underlying works, and thus his use of the portraits was a "fair use." While fair use may well have only narrow application to artists’ rights under VARA, and it may be difficult to imagine how the mutilation of a work that injures another’s honor or reputation could be considered a fair use, there is a dearth of case law applying fair use to VARA. Given that the creation of art can involve the destruction of other art, the development of this aspect of VARA may inform artists of their rights and obligations when using artwork created by other living artists.
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A Unified Genetic, Computational and Experimental Framework Identifies Functionally Relevant Residues of the Homing Endonuclease I-BmoI
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Insight into protein structure and function is best obtained through a synthesis of experimental, structural and bioinformatic data. Here, we outline a framework that we call MUSE (mutual information, unigenic evolution and structure-guided elucidation), which facilitated the identification of previously unknown residues that are relevant for function of the GIY-YIG homing endonuclease I-BmoI. Our approach synthesizes three types of data: mutual information analyses that identify co-evolving residues within the GIY-YIG catalytic domain; a unigenic evolution strategy that identifies hyper- and hypo-mutable residues of I-BmoI; and interpretation of the unigenic and co-evolution data using a homology model. In particular, we identify novel positions within the GIY-YIG domain as functionally important. Proof-of-principle experiments implicate the non-conserved I71 as functionally relevant, with an I71N mutant accumulating a nicked cleavage intermediate. Moreover, many additional positions within the catalytic, linker and C-terminal domains of I-BmoI were implicated as important for function. Our results represent a platform on which to pursue future studies of I-BmoI and other GIY-YIG-containing proteins, and demonstrate that MUSE can successfully identify novel functionally critical residues that would be ignored in a traditional structure-function analysis within an extensively studied small domain of approximately 90 amino acids.
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Prof Lucy Wedderburn
Institute of Child Health 30 Guilford Street
WC1N1EH
l.wedderburn@ucl.ac.uk
Professor of Paediatric Rheumatology
Infection, Immunity & Inflammation Dept
UCL GOS Institute of Child Health
Faculty of Pop Health Sciences
UCL Principal Supervisor,UCL Subsidiary Supervisor
Undergraduate: Cambridge University (final year studies in Immunology and Virology)
Medical training: Royal London Hospital
Core clinical training: London
PhD: Cancer Research UK/UCL
Post doctoral Fellowship (EMBO) to work in Immunology, Stanford University USA
Wellcome Trust Fellowship (Clinician Scientist): UCL
UCL Faculty position since 2000
CoMPLEX Research Group
Inflammation & Infection
MRC Centre for Neuromuscular Disease
Rheumatology Unit
I am a Professor of Paediatric Rheumatology at the UCL GOS Institute of Child Health, and also work as a Consultant at Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Trust where I see patients with a range of autoimmune and rheumatic dieases, with a focus on arthritis and myositis. All of the research work I lead is informed by patients and the key questions we still need to answer concerning the causes, treatments and outcomes of these diseases. My medical training was followed by award of a Clinical Research Fellowship to work on the biology of human T cell receptor (TCR)/MHC-peptide interactions, leading to my PhD. Funded by an EMBO Fellowship, I undertook postdoctoral work at Stanford USA, generating human MHC-class-ll tetramers to define biochemistry of human CD4+ T cell/MHC interactions. Returning to UCL on a Wellcome Trust Clinician Scientist Fellowship, I established my group working on immunological mechanisms underlying childhood arthritis and myositis with focus on T cells. I became a full Professor at UCL in 2010. I am Director of the Centre for Adolescent Rheumatology Versus Arthritis, Deputy Director of the NIHR funded GOSH Biomedical Research Centre and Chief investigator of the MRC-funded stratified medicine in JIA, CLUSTER.
My research group has a major focus upon human immune cell responses and immune regulation, in the context of two autoimmune conditions of childhood, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) and Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM).
We are interested in mechanisms which allow survival and expansion of inflammatory cells in tissues compared to defects in immune regulation and how these influence disease course and phenotype. We demonstrated a pivotal role for the Th17 population in JIA, and that under inflammatory conditions, Th17 cells that demonstrate plasticity are identified by the specific molecule CD161 whose biology we are now exploring
Our group hosts the UK JDM Cohort and Biomarker Study, generating critical evidence for clinico-pathological endo-phenotypes, myositis autoantibody associations with genotype, and a validated tool for assessment of muscle biopsy pathology, now in clinical use
We have a growing interest in interactions between metabolism and ongoing immune response in these disease
As Director of the Centre for Adolescent Rheumatology Versus Arthritis since 2012, I have established and led a large team of multi-disciplinary researchers in this emerging field dissecting how puberty impacts on the immune system and disease. We have provided seminal evidence that adolescent arthritis requires age-specific science and care
Teaching Summary
I teach and train undergraduate, Masters and PhD students, as well Clinical Fellows. I have mentored a large number of both basic science and clinical post doctoral fellows, who have successfully obtained their own funding to progress their careers. I contribute regularly to Masters courses both within UCL GOS Institute of Child Health and across UCL
1995 Doctor of Philosophy University of London
1989 Member of the Royal College of Physicians Royal College of Physicians
1986 Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery London Hospital Medical College
1982 Bachelor of Arts University of Cambridge
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Asian shares mixed on report of more US sanctions on China
by Island Times December 8, 2020 December 8, 2020
Currency traders watch monitors at the foreign exchange dealing room of the KEB Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Monday following reports that the U.S. is preparing to slap sanctions on a dozen more Chinese officials, ratcheting up tensions with Beijing. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
Shares were mixed in Asia on Monday following a report that the U.S. is preparing to slap sanctions on a dozen more Chinese officials, ratcheting up tensions with Beijing.
Benchmarks dropped in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai but rose in Sydney and Seoul.
China reported Monday that its politically sensitive trade surplus soared to a record $75.4 billion in November as exports surged 21.1% over a year earlier, propelled by strong demand from American consumers. Exports to the United States rose 46% despite lingering tariff hikes in a trade war with Washington.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng dropped 1.4% to 26,474.06 and the Nikkei 225 in Tokyo lost 0.8% to 26,547.44. The Shanghai Composite index sank 0.8% to 3,416.60. South Korea’s Kospi gained 0.5% to 2,745.44 and in Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 added 0.6% to 6,675.00.
A report by Reuters citing unnamed sources said the U.S. departments of State and Treasury were preparing economic sanctions on a dozen more Chinese official in response to Beijing’s crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong. The report could not immediately be confirmed.
The latest sanctions followed a tightening of visa restrictions on Chinese Communist Party members and their families announced late last week as tattered relations between Washington and Beijing fray further.
The decision to limit such people to one-month, single entry visas drew an accusation from China’s foreign ministry that the U.S. was escalating “political suppression” against Beijing.
Wall Street closed out a solid week for stocks Friday with more record highs as traders took a discouraging jobs report as a sign that Congress will finally move to deliver more aid for the pandemic-stricken economy.
The S&P 500 rose 0.9% to 3,699.12, notching its third all-time high this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 0.8%, to 30,218.26, also a record. The Nasdaq picked up 0.7%, to a record 12,464.23.
“A U.S. stimulus agreement will not be an instant panacea to U.S. woes; only beating COVID-19 into retreat will do that, but it’s the thought that counts,” Jeffrey Halley of Oanda said in a commentary.
Hopes remain deeply rooted on Wall Street that one or more coronavirus vaccines will help rescue the global economy next year. China, Indonesia, Britain and the U.S. all are gearing up to begin mass vaccinations soon. But efforts to contain a surge in new virus cases have stoked worries about more economic pain for companies and consumers.
Democrats and Republicans have been making on-and-off progress on talks for another round of support for the U.S. economy, including aid for laid-off workers and industries hit hard by the pandemic.
A proposed COVID-19 relief bill is expected to get backing from President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell but it won’t include $1,200 in direct payments to most Americans, said Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana who is involved in the bipartisan talks.
The hope in markets is that financial support from Washington could help carry the economy through a dark winter. Surging coronavirus counts, hospitalizations and deaths are pushing governments around the world to bring back varying degrees of restrictions on businesses. They’re also scaring consumers away from stores, restaurants and other normal economic activity.
In other trading:
U.S. benchmark crude oil lost 28 cents to $45.98 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. It gained 62 cents to $46.26 per barrel on Friday. Brent crude, the international standard, declined 23 cents to $49.02 per barrel.
The U.S. dollar inched to 104.14 Japanese yen from 104.16 yen on Friday. The euro slipped to $1.2118 from $1.2120.
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Warren Predicts An Economic Crash: Her Policies Will Guarantee It
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Earlier this week Sen. Elizabeth Warren said that an economic crash is right around the corner. She’s right. But it’s her own plan that would bring about the collapse she’s predicting.
Warren says that she sees all the signs of a “coming economic crash” that she — and she alone, apparently — saw before the 2008 financial crisis.
Let’s leave aside the dubiousness of Warren’s self-proclaimed economic forecasting abilities, and the fact that Democrats have been predicting an economic calamity since November 2016.
Here’s her central point:
“The country’s economic foundation is fragile. A single shock could bring it all down,” she proclaimed. To emphasize the point, she made it again. “With a vulnerable economy, we should be reducing the odds of potential shocks that could push us into a downturn.”
If that’s true, then Warren should abandon her entire economic plan. It is rife with massive self-imposed shocks that would destroy one entire industry, throw millions out of work, double the size of the federal government, raise taxes to unheard-of levels, and give Washington effective control over corporate decision-making.
Even though the economy isn’t as fragile as Warren says, the combined impact of her plan would break it into a million pieces.
Look at just a few of the shocks she has planned.
Warren was one of only four Democrats to raise their hands when asked at the first presidential debate whether they would eliminate private insurance.
That alone would throw roughly 2.4 million people out of work — 834,000 who work directly in the industry and the additional 1.6 million who work in jobs dependent on private insurance. That’s why Medicare for All has to set aside billions of dollars in “transition” funds in an attempt to soften this shock.
This is to say nothing of the vast amount of wealth that would be vaporized when the government drives private insurers out of business. The five biggest health insurance companies have a combined market capitalization of more than $200 billion.
Warren is also on board with a federally mandated $15 minimum wage, which the Congressional Budget Office figures would kill another 1.3 million jobs.
The Warren-backed Green New Deal would eliminate more than 5 million jobs, and that’s just counting the impact of carbon taxes, according to a new analysis from the Heritage Foundation.
Oil industry jobs would take an instantaneous hit, since Warren promises an immediate ban on drilling on federal lands. And the GND, of course, envisions wiping out the oil and coal industries entirely.
Warren also wants to bring the disastrous Dodd-Frank banking regulation back to full strength, even though we now know that it starved access to capital, destroyed small business growth and, as much as anything else, was responsible for the historically lousy economic recovery after the last recession.
Then there are the other shocks Warren wishes to inflict on the economy. She wants to confiscate nearly $3 trillion over 10 years through a “wealth tax” on anyone with a net worth of $50 million or more. It’s an idea that many other countries have already tried, and one they abandoned when they realized that it’s impossible to administer and is terrible for economic growth.
As the Mercatus Center’s Tyler Cowen has noted, Warren’s wealth tax would “lower investments in human capital and the creation of new businesses.”
In other words, it’s another job-killing economic shock.
Add it all up, and you have an economic crisis all right. One designed and engineered by a leading Democratic candidate for president.
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itsy_bitsy says:
I’m a psychic! If the democrats win then exactly what Warren claims will happen actually will happen. Not because of Trump but because of them. They are predicting the future of this country under their rule!
The 2008 mortgage crisis was created by her fellow Massachusetts’ Democrat Barney Frank. He threatened mortgage companies if they did not do more lending to people who where known to not pay their bills and did not have money to afford a house. By itself, this may not have been a problem, but the reduction in interest rates below historical figures inflated prices, amplifying his failed economics.
Then it became worse because it started looking like Obama was going to become president. Business owners expected the economy to tank under Obama’s tax and regulation increases. They therefore began cut backs many months before the election (my own company put in a hiring and salary freeze in late May 2008 because of Obama’s likely win).
Conversely, once Trump one, businesses expanded. Within days of Trump’s surprise win, my company’s phones started ringing with new orders, projects we had been trying to get for years, and suddenly they all popped unexpectedly. We hired, hired, and are still trying to hire.
Oh yes, policies matter.
Ry De says:
I’m not sure if the author understands markets or just prepping the blame game. An honest and unbiased assessment of the market is this: sometimes it goes up, sometimes it does down. Sometimes it goes down with a Republican, sometimes a Democrat and vice versa. (If you really want a scorecard of recessions: 2007 Bush, 2001 Bush, 1990 Bush, 81 Reagan, 80 Carter, 73 Nixon, 69 Nixon, 60 Eisenhower, 58 Eisenhower, 53 Eisenhower, 49 Truman, 45 Truman, 37 FDR, 29 Hoover. Lets see… carry the 1 and 10 recessions for Rs, 4 for Ds)
Frankly the author may as well blame Warren for the tide.
As to 2008, I can’t speak for Warren but I will say that many, many people predicted that recession. If the author didn’t see 2008 coming, I’m not sure he really has the market expertise to opine on the subject.
John Merline says:
Thanks for the feedback. A couple points in reply: Three of those R recessions started in the first year after taking over from a D. So I’d argue that the score is more like 7-7. In any case, we don’t pretend that recessions only happen under Democrats or even mostly, only that Warren’s economic policies would guarantee one. As to your point about the 2008 recession, it is Warren herself — not us — saying she predicted it and that “nobody listened.” She’s making that boast specifically to give herself credibility on her new prediction. If you want to find someone who shouldn’t be opining on the subject, don’t look at us.
P. Ploribus Unum says:
Senator Warren’s wealth-confiscation plan is blatantly unconstitutional. The 16th Amendment established an income tax but did not repeal the prohibition in Article I, Section 9 against other direct taxes. As a trained and admitted lawyer, she knows it would be struck down before a single penny was collected. Too bad those to whom she panders for votes don’t.
Tim Raines says:
Hey Ry De, being someone who claims to be unbiased, you have forgotten, or purposely decided, not to include Clinton’s Dot Com implosion! a recession Bush II had to deal with.
Tim, I believe you are referring to 2001 when Bush was in office.
Wayne Hansen says:
You have to understand the strategy…Predict the economic downfall is an easy one because any correction like we had a few gets pointed to as a successful prediction…that is short strategy…the long strategy is to get elected and enact all the regards with no regard to economic affect and blame the economic downfall on Trump. Also a huge part of the “this is Obama’s economy”. So the end state is Obama boosted the economy, Trump destroyed it and Warren’s regs or whoever’s have nothing to do with the sudden downfall when it occurs…purely coincidental and they shouldn’t be blamed for what they were telling you was coming. Then the ole long and slow approach and that “this is as great as it gets”, “what are you going to do, wave a magic wand”….If you vote for it.
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The JFN Scenarios Process
Scenario 1: A New Renaissance
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Scenario 4: A Smaller but Tastier Pie
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What Can We Do Today?
Deep Dive: Young Adults in the “Back to the 1930s” Scenario
Scenario design is an iterative process. Thus, the process we did at JFN is by no means the end of the road. We envision the following next steps:
JFN working groups focusing on different funding areas of the community —Human Services, Arts and Culture, Haredim, Summer Camps, etc. —will identity implications, opportunities and threats for their respective sectors.
JFN will assist funders that seek to deepen these scenarios and apply them to their own work.
JFN will work with its partners toward convening a broad communal conversation about the post-Covid world.
Jewish organizations, umbrella bodies or national agencies, can use these scenarios as they craft their strategies for the future. Each organization should ask itself: Am I ready to face any of these scenarios? If not, what do I need to do?
Thinking of future scenarios can be unsettling. It requires open-mindedness and humility, because it demands that we admit that there are many things about the future that we can’t control. We realize that, ultimately, we cannot stop the tsunami of the future, but with the creativity and vision, we can learn how to surf it.
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Implications for the Jewish Community
This scenario could have far-ranging implications for the Jewish community. Here are some possibilities:
The economic crisis is short. Some Jewish organizations don’t survive the crisis, but most manage to bounce back.
The speedy recovery means that the ecosystem of Jewish innovation comes back stronger. The search for the vaccine was, after all, trial and error, so society gains an appreciation for that daring attitude. Those who take risks in Jewish engagement are lionized.
Because of the decrease in economic inequality, more people can pay tuitions and membership fees. The influence of major funders decreases, and there’s a movement towards greater democratization of Jewish life. The experiments with online learning, A.I., and other technologies mean that the cost of Jewish education (and doing business in general) decreases, so many organizations can charge lower tuitions or fees, attracting even more people.
Organizations have the capacity to embark on big projects, but many of those projects are not systemic. An opportunity to “redesign the community system” may be lost.
Antisemitism decreases both on the left and the right. This is obviously positive, but the community realizes that much of its identity is built around antisemitism – from campus activism to Israel engagement – and without the perception of threat, many organizations lose their raison d’etre. Jews also feel more comfortable participating in secular activities, and the competition secular institutions pose to Jewish organizations increases.
In an open and welcoming society, it’s seen as “not cool” to close oneself within one community. Programs of bridge building with other groups become more popular.
Human services agencies in and for the Jewish community struggle, because poverty is seen as a government, rather than a philanthropic, problem, leaving many programs designed for the specific needs of Jews (like support of Holocaust survivors) with less funding.
As international travel returns to normal and people are eager to experience the freedom to travel, travel-based programs soar. In fact, they become a major venue of communal activity, not only in relation to Israel.
A.I. tools are redirected, not to allow people to socialize distantly, but to enhance the person-to-person experience.
Young adult activities that are campus-based suffer as a large number of students study online or attend commuter campuses. Campus organizations like Hillel and Chabad that engage students become less relevant in a “no-campus” era.
The renaissance of the arts offers a new, partially unexplored avenue for Jews to connect with Judaism. There’s a great opportunity to fund and create programs for Jewish arts at all levels, from amateur to professional.
Traditional religion suffers, while people do experience with new spiritual ideas such as smaller ‘chavura style’ movements. Jewish spirituality thrives.
Geographically, Jews experience a contradictory phenomenon: Some have moved to the suburbs, but others, especially the young, move to the cities to enjoy the new cultural renaissance. The result is a need to repurpose Jewish communal infrastructure in both suburbs and cities.
At the beginning of the crisis, the family was the focal center for many, and family-based communal programs thrived, but as the renaissance takes hold, the family unit weakens and it’s not so cool to do family-based activities once people can finally be outside. Jewish programs that are family-based need to rethink their strategy.
Haves and Have-Nots
This scenario could have far ranging implications for the Jewish community. Here are some possibilities:
The economic crisis is short. While some Jewish organizations don’t survive the crisis, most manage to bounce back.
The resulting economic inequality, however, results in fewer people able to pay tuitions and membership fees; so community revenue models depend more and more on mega funders that control much of the communal agenda.
There is an increase of antisemitism both in the left and the right, demanding enormous expenditures in security.
A fragmented society means that communities will need to “fend for themselves”; we could see a re-emergence of Jewish health systems, Jewish defense groups, and “Hatzalah”-style EMT services in many areas. Gated Jewish communities could emerge
However, human services agencies in the Jewish community will be hit hard because poverty will not diminish and government subsides will decrease. Many funders will be asked to contribute to these agencies.
With international travel decreasing, many Israel engagement activities will be in crisis. With time, Israel travel will resume, but many programs will be prohibitively expensive for some.
The development of AI will result in a significant increase in the use of technology for Jewish education. In a fragmented and even violent society, distant activities will flourish.
Young adult activities that are campus-based may suffer as a large number of students study online or attend commuter campuses. Campus organizations like Hillel and Chabad that engage students will become less relevant in a “no-campus” era.
In this context, where the outside society is seen as repressive and threatening, Jewish spaces may regain their luster.
Many families will look at the community as a refuge. Parents will want for their children to spend time in the protected space of the JCC. Small suburban synagogues and communities will offer comfort and belonging to many. In that context, larger, less personal synagogues may suffer or need to be reimagined.
Many may also retreat into religious study, searching for meaning and trying to make sense of a turbulent context.
As in other times of crisis, Jews may need to experiment with a renewal of Judaism, creating new spiritual movements and re-inventing their tradition.
The move of Jews to the suburbs may create a disconnection between Jewish infrastructure (buildings, schools, etc.) and the place of residence of those Jews. There’ll be pressure to sell real estate, but in a depression, there’ll be few buyers.
The family will become the focal center for many, and family-based communal programs will thrive.
The disparity in economic means will determine that we will have a two-tiered community, one for the wealthy and another for the rest. The spaces for the entire community will be weaker or nonexistent.
Back to the 1930s
This scenario could have far-ranging implications for the Jewish community. Here are some examples:
The long and persistent economic crisis causes a domino effect of organizational collapse in the Jewish community.
A fragmented society means that communities will need to “fend for themselves”; we could see a re-emergence of Jewish health systems, Jewish defense groups, and “Hatzalah” style EMT services in many areas.
Human services agencies in the Jewish community will be hit by a double whammy – increased demand for services combined with less funding, including less government support.
With international travel decreasing, many Israel engagement activities will be in crisis.
There could be, however, an increase in aliyah as Jews seek to escape the double effect of economic crisis and political instability.
Young adult activities that are campus-based may suffer as a more students study online or attend commuter campuses. Campus organizations like Hillel and Chabad that engage students will become less relevant in a “no-campus” era.
The ideological upheaval may also be enticing for some Jews. As history demonstrates, revolutionary movements attract a great number of young Jews. The Jewish community will struggle to be as attractive and exciting as those movements.
Many families, however, will look to the community as a refuge. Parents will want their children to spend time in the protected space of the JCC. Small suburban synagogues and communities will offer comfort and belonging for many. In that context, larger, less personal synagogues may suffer or need to be reimagined.
The move of Jews to the suburbs may create a disconnect between Jewish infrastructure (buildings, schools, etc.) and the place of residence of those Jews. There will be pressure to sell underused real estate, but in a depression, there will be few buyers.
However, the long depression will take its toll on the mental health of families, and the community will need to devote many resources to deal with trauma and family violence.
A Smaller but Tastier Pie
The economic crisis is long and persistent and that causes a domino effect of Jewish institutional collapse.
Antisemitism decreases on both the left and the right. This is obviously positive, but the community realizes that much of its identity is built around antisemitism – from campus activism to Israel engagement – and without the perception of threat, many organizations lose their “raison d’etre.” Jews also feel more comfortable participating in secular activities in general, and the “competition” among? Jewish organizations increases.
Because society has a more egalitarian vibe, there’s a push for more democracy in Jewish organizations. The influence of major funders decreases, and membership models grow. However, economically challenging times mean many find it impossible to pay membership fees and tuition.
There is a movement towards capping the cost of Jewish living, with a push towards communal funds that will allow individual Jews access to basic Jewish experiences (camps, day school, etc.).
Experiments with online learning, A.I. and other technologies bring down the cost of education (and doing business in general) decreases, enabling Jewish schools to reduce tuition and membership costs and thus attract more people.
Human services agencies in the Jewish community are hit by a double whammy – as poverty increases, a rising demand for services and a reduction in donations. Government subsidies help, but they are insufficient. The reliance on government subsidies also means that many Jewish-specific programs (such as help for Holocaust survivors) go unfunded.
With international travel decreasing, many Israel engagement activities are in crisis.
There could be, however, an increase in aliyah as people seek to escape the double effect of economic crisis and political instability.
Campus-based young adult activities may suffer as a large number of students shift to online or commuter programs. Campus organizations like Hillel and Chabad that engage students will become less relevant in a “no-campus” era.
General society feels safe, so Jews, as they always do, flock to progressive causes and movements. It’s hard for the Jewish community to compete with secular movements, especially those empowered by the Green New Deal.
Many families, however, will look to the community as a refuge. Parents will want their children to spend time in the “protected space” of the JCC. Small suburban synagogues and spiritual communities will offer comfort and belonging to many. In that context, larger, less personal synagogues may suffer.
Traditional religion suffers, while people experiment with new spiritual ideas such as smaller "chavura-style" movements. Jewish spirituality thrives. As in past times of crisis, Jews may need to experiment with a renewal of Judaism, creating new spiritual movements and re-inventing their tradition.
Geographically, Jews experience a contradictory phenomenon, some moved to the suburbs, but others, especially the young, move to the cities to enjoy the new cultural renaissance. The result is a need to repurpose Jewish communal assets in both suburbs and cities.
The family is the focal center for many, and family-based communal programs thrive at the beginning of the crisis, but weaken as the renaissance takes hold and it’s not as cool to do family based activities once it is safer to go outside. Jewish programs that are family based will need to rethink their strategy.
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Environmental temperature, cholera, and acute diarrhoea in adults in Lima, Peru
Javier R. Lama, Carlos R. Seas, Raúl León-Barúa, Eduardo Gotuzzo, R. Bradley Sack
The effects of environmental temperature, presence and severity of El Niño, presence of cholera in the community, and interactions among these variables on the number of adult diarrhoeal patients attending the Hospital Nacional Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru, during 1991-1998, were evaluated. During 1991-1996, an increased number of visits to the hospital due to acute diarrhoea in the warmer months was observed. This periodic pattern was altered in 1997, when rising of the environmental temperature was observed in Lima secondarily associated with a strong El Niño event. A multivariate model was built in which environmental temperature and interaction between environmental temperature and presence of cholera predicted the number of adult patients with acute diarrhoea attending the Hospital Nacional Cayetano Heredia. Monitoring of environmental temperature and presence of cholera may be used as a warning system to predict epidemics of diarrhoea in adults, which may have a tremendous impact on healthcare strategies and management of health services in general.
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Lama, J. R., Seas, C. R., León-Barúa, R., Gotuzzo, E., & Sack, R. B. (2004). Environmental temperature, cholera, and acute diarrhoea in adults in Lima, Peru. Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, 22(4), 399-403.
Environmental temperature, cholera, and acute diarrhoea in adults in Lima, Peru. / Lama, Javier R.; Seas, Carlos R.; León-Barúa, Raúl; Gotuzzo, Eduardo; Sack, R. Bradley.
In: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, Vol. 22, No. 4, 01.12.2004, p. 399-403.
Lama, JR, Seas, CR, León-Barúa, R, Gotuzzo, E & Sack, RB 2004, 'Environmental temperature, cholera, and acute diarrhoea in adults in Lima, Peru', Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, vol. 22, no. 4, pp. 399-403.
Lama JR, Seas CR, León-Barúa R, Gotuzzo E, Sack RB. Environmental temperature, cholera, and acute diarrhoea in adults in Lima, Peru. Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition. 2004 Dec 1;22(4):399-403.
Lama, Javier R. ; Seas, Carlos R. ; León-Barúa, Raúl ; Gotuzzo, Eduardo ; Sack, R. Bradley. / Environmental temperature, cholera, and acute diarrhoea in adults in Lima, Peru. In: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition. 2004 ; Vol. 22, No. 4. pp. 399-403.
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GE2017 – virtual hustings: the questions
These are the Questions that we are putting to the candidates in the three Lewisham constituencies:
A CARING ECONOMY – It has been estimated that economic value of the unpaid care provided by women in the UK is around £77 billion per year. Where care is paid it is underpaid, undervalued and the people who do it (mostly women) are not respected and are regarded as “economically inactive”. 82% of the professional caring workforce are women, many of them are engaged on zero-hour contracts and are unable to fulfill their duties in the time allotted to them. What will you do to support carers – professional and family-based – and how will your social care policy understand their work as a vital social investment rather than as a financial drain? What will you do to build a caring economy?
The Impact of BREXIT: The pre-referendum debate ignored women. Now women risk paying the greatest price for Brexit – not only in monetary terms also in their security, autonomy and wellbeing – just as they have borne the brunt of austerity measures. What will you do to ensure that the voices of women by which we mean all women – white women and women of colour, disabled women, migrant women, LGBTQ+ women, younger and older women – are heard and their rights and needs are protected?
WOMEN AND MIGRATION People migrate for many reasons. In the UK migrant women are often classed as “dependent.” The minimal income threshold is harder for women to attain (lower wages, part-time working, the gender pay gap) and the passport stamp “no recourse to public services” renders them unable to access vital services for maternity care or to escape domestic violence. Our migration system ignores the unpaid work of migrant women and their contribution to our society is rendered invisible. Our migration system sees men claiming asylum and their female relatives left exposed to all manner of dangers in under-resourced refugee camps awaiting “dependency” status. What will you do to restructure the migration system, so that it responds adequately to the gendered realities of migration, separation and multiple marginalization of women and girl refugees?
EQUAL PAY 45 years after the equal pay act, for every hour they work, women still earn just 81p of every £1 earned by men. Are you tired of hearing this? So are WE: but we have to keep saying it and we have to add that this gap is wider if you are from a BAME community, are disabled, are over 50 or a combination of these. The pay gap also results in a pension gap causing women to retire into poverty. What actions will you take as Member of Parliament to close the gender pay & pensions gap?
EQUAL EDUCATION – many people think that because girls out-perform boys at school, there is no issue with equality of education or that the pendulum has swung too far. Wrong. The subjects that girls and boys are encouraged to study and enjoy are gendered. Society’s expectations – even senior politicians’ expectations – are that there are girls/boys jobs. We all have unconscious bias. This conscious or unconscious bias affects the opportunities and life chances of all young people – female, male and transgender – and is detrimental to the formation of a truly equal society. What will you do to ensure gender becomes irrelevant in our education system and ceases to influence the life chances of all our children?
EQUAL PARENTING. Our employment culture and pay gap still militates against men and women sharing parental leave or looking after disabled relatives, or siblings sharing elder or end of life care. WE have a fully-costed care package of nine months shared parental leave and free universal childcare of 40 hours from 9 months. How will you work with us to implement universal childcare and our other proposals to enable all families however constituted – and in employment or self-employment – to have a full and productive family and working life?
WE require an end to violence against women and girls. Violence against women is both a cause and a consequence of women’s inequality. Rape Crisis England & Wales receives over 3000 calls per week – and this is just one form of violence that women experience. What will you do to ensure that women are safe in their homes, at work, study and in public, that they are believed when they report violence and harassment? What will you do to stamp out the culture that blames the victim and to reinstate vital women’s services that protect and support women and girls fleeing abuse?
Equal Representation: WE are delighted to see so many women standing for parliament this year – BUT too many of them are standing in unwinnable seats. 8 million women did not vote in the 2015 General Election. On local councils, women are still under-represented in senior positions and over-represented on committees of lesser influence. On the boards of public institutions and private companies, women are the minority. A society is not equal where one group retains most of the power. What will you do as an MP to ensure that women are elected, appointed and promoted at all levels in politics, business, arts, culture, sports, education/academia?
Equal Health – medical research too often ignores the physiological differences between women and men. Gender neutral healthcare harms all genders: men are less likely to seek healthcare and their life expectancy is shorter; women present with different symptoms for conditions such as cardiac arrest and have been misdiagnosed. Despite constituting 77% of NHS England workforce, women are missing from the decision-making processes. What are your proposals to create a health service that recognizes gender difference and offers equality of care and research for all?
EQUALITY IN THE MEDIA – The UK is a world leader in the creation of arts, culture and our flagship media are world recognized brands. Our media both comments upon and forms public discussion across all of human endeavour and therefore has a responsibility to reflect the whole of society. And yet from sport to fashion, finance to music, the environment to science to politics, it is still working from the white, male gaze. Whilst the situation is improving in traditional formats, on social media platforms new threats to free expression by women and minorities proliferate. How will you hold the media up to scrutiny and challenge the reductive gender stereotyping which it perpetuates? How will you act to end the attempts to suppress women’s and minority voices on social media?
We hope our questions – put impartially to all candidates – will encourage the local candidates from all parties and independents to focus their thinking about women’s equality and how important it is that 51% of the population are enabled to participate fully in society. #WEPhustings
Read more information about the Women’s Equality Party objectives and our General Election 2017 Manifesto
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Hi RMJ,
Are you happy for us to use these questions in Worcester?
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yes I’ve messaged you directly on Twitter. The questions are available for all WEP branches – the how to is on the intraWEP
munachik says:
Are you happy for us at WEP Worcester to steal these questions?
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How to Access KAJI 95.3 FM LP Jazz Radio
There are many ways to get access to Coachella Valley’s premier Jazz station
This is an obvious choice if you are within range of the Low Power FM transmitter tower based in Palm Desert. The FM signal can be found at 95.3 on the FM dial on your car or home radio. An FM antenna may help pull in the signal if you are on the fringe of the broadcast area.
Internet Radio – KAJI can be accessed over the Internet in several different ways:
Home Stereos
There are two possible ways to access KAJI via your Receiver if it is Wi-Fi compatible. Many brands (Yamaha, Marantz, Onkyo, Denon, …) are compatible with the music streaming app “TuneIn”. Some other brands (Samsung, Pioneer, Phillips, Bose, Onkyo, Teac, …) are compatible with the streaming app “vTuner”. KAJI is now available on both. If your Stereo is not connected to Wi-Fi, you may be able to patch in your cell phone, tablet or computer to the line-in jacks on the back of your receiver.
Smart TVs are connected to the Internet usually by wireless Wi-Fi. They can receive TV signals over the air, via cable, or via the Internet. Many smart TVs can directly access the TuneIn music streaming app or vTuner app. If not, you should be able to access WWW.AmJazzIn.Org via your Smart TVs internet web browser.
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On both Apple iPhones and Android devices use TuneIn or go directly to WWW.AmJazzIn.Org from your browser. Use headphones, or Bluetooth to send the signal to Bluetooth compatible speakers, or “Cast” the signal to the ChromeCast dongle on your TV or Hi-Fi speakers.
like Home Stereos above, use your Receiver to access KAJI via TuneIn, vTuner, or via a patch to another external device. Home theatre systems and home stereos will provide the best fidelity from the KAJI broadcast.
Access KAJI on your web browser at WWW.AmJazzIn.Org or via the TuneIn app. The TuneIn app can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store on Windows computers or the Apple Store on Apple products.
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Manufacturers such as Tesla, BMW, and Mercedes Benz are now providing internet connection via satellite. Use TuneIn to access KAJI. Similar capabilities are being introduced by Ford and GM.
Multi-Room Wireless Speaker Systems (SONOS, BOSE, …)
These systems typically require a “Live Stream URL”. “URL” (or Uniform Resource Locator) is just another way to refer to a website name. The Live Stream URL for KAJI is http://edge.mixlr.com/channel/vkjle . This is the best solution for making KAJI available throughout your house.
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Game consoles connect to the Internet and can be used for more than playing video games. They are often used, for example, to access and watch Netflix movies, something that you can’t do over a standard cable TV connection. Game consoles such as Microsoft’s Xbox and Sony’s Playstation provide access to either TuneIn or vTuner. KAJI is available on both.
A Note About TuneIn
The TuneIn application, available on cellphones, tablets, computers, smart TVs, and WIFI-enabled stereo receivers, provides easy access to KAJI. Finding KAJI the first time takes some work as there are literally hundreds of radio stations worldwide that claim to broadcast Jazz. However, once you have located it, save it as a “Favorite” station and it will be readily available the next time. A side note: most of the other “Jazz” stations either play Jazz only occasionally or play repeated playlists endlessly with little or no DJ commentary. KAJI is one of the few Jazz stations worldwide that plays only Jazz and has DJs who come from the Jazz world.
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Learning the arts
Crazy Ulurhad, No Reasonable Offers Refused
Sit down at my table. Put your mind at ease. If you relax it will enable me to do anything I please.
Arianod
Yes, this is exactly how the arts should be learned.
Amoeboid Fist-Of-Goo
Agreed, a reacharound is a beautiful thing.
Bonejelly Sandwiches
January 23, 2019, 8:40 pm | # | Reply
…and we are being teased mercilessly!
Thoughtmachine
Not that we would ask for mercy anyway
The Rook of The Three Threes
The innuendo is beautiful, as well as the implications.
Our Young King is learning combat and magic!
Looks like we have a hybrid class.
-0 கோப்பு கிடைக்கவில்லை
That wouldst be a BARD from the tales of yore.
Warrior Mage Rogue.
I am not so sure about the link with the elements though that may be another incarnation of Bard.
Fighter, rogue, *druid*.
The old bard was a weird ass class.
4 Master of Techniques Trains the Young
Just so, weird, weird class. My buddy back in the early 00’s found out that I could play classical guitar and refused to let me play a bard (or at least, refused to let me use bardic perf.) unless I really played music at the table. I said no and rolled a different character.
I understand why you wouldn’t want to, but you can’t blame your buddy for trying to get more immersive in the roleplaying.
You play guitar?
Your Bard plays the drums.
I don’t think it would have fit. Anyways I wish that campaign hadn’t fallen apart after two sessions. He and I were secretly in cahoots and my bard was going to get “kidnapped” and then return as the main villain who’d been just offscreen for most of the campaign. The whole thing was in a weird Spelljammer/Planescape setting not entirely unlike KSBD, now that I think about it.
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January 28, 2019, 11:57 pm | # | Reply
Innuendo? Wait until you get to the next page. 😉
Bluecho
“Now. The Arts are three: Red, White, and Black.”
Because if there’s anything YISUN hated more than stagnation, it’s Ramp (Green) and Countermagic (Blue). [Magic: The Gathering joke]
TachyonCode
Man, when I did this with my lava lamp, all I got was sick.
Er, as I was saying, that was not supposed to land here, but I do appreciate a good MTG joke :3
Pardon my ignorance, but I don’t get the lava lamp reference.
Could you please explain? If you mean the motions of the spell, then wow.
Pree Allas, of the Fish Speakers
I think TachyonCode was making a joke referring to how the magic looks like the stuff inside a lava lamp, which you are not supposed to remove from said lamp as it can be quite toxic (particularly in older lamps), but accidentally replied to Bluecho instead of making a new comment.
Thankye! I didn’t know people actually tried to take the wax out.
Cironian
Why do you sound disappointed? You changed You into Sick You. Merely learn to do the actions in reverse and you can heal any ill.
brilliant! We may make a healer out of you yet!
Silphael
Mardu’s always ready for battle !
Swagner
Sounds about right, that’s why every good part of my blue/green commander deck has been banned.
Pontifex of Locusts
LIAR! AHAHAHAHAHAHAH!
Grandpa Teobald
Gotcha =D That was a brilliant one.
Sky Dream Torn Gleam
So many candles, the quantity of which must surely be brought to the attention of the Coalition of wax drippers guild.
Jachra
The real lunacy is that they’re on the bed, unless that bed is like, only the finest of memory foam.
FireBeam
It could just be a wooden plank or slab of stone.
█████
I’m certain that such amateurish drippings would leave the guild quite unconcerned.
Alaizia
OH MYYYY
Wander-ar
Here’s the link from hover text
youtube.com/watch?v=JpNy6z5sz1M
Query the Ginger
Bless you, Wander-ar
The old hollow heart of the holy Shal'kar insect
Blessed be the ones who hover over the truth and patiently dive into it; and then share it with the world. Because if Ysun hates something is to see that his lies don’t change into truths
Good choice of music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpNy6z5sz1M
My response.
https://youtu.be/YAsP_77Y_xU?t=76
Sperium
Love what Cio did with her hair, though the lenght doesn’t look consistent from one panel to the next.
8 Aryan Viaydee
a thing of beauty
can eschew
Black Duke of Metal Death
If you were seeking consistency, you would have sought an angel, for they are consistency (and indeed constancy) made animate. To be a devil is to be change itself, though the masks do make them rather more static than is their deep nature. Not that that extends to external trivialities like hair and such.
Yup, totally wasn’t expecting anything out of the norm, absolutely
70 Super Cobra Jet Cougar Eliminator
Hrmm… Y’know it’s alright, I said it’s alright >.> …to trim down the magic color wheel. After all…
What color IS magic?
~ MAGE
Upside: No more Nexus of Fate.
Green. True magic is green.
Zangge the Iconoclast
Octarine. Magic is octarine.
Talia, the Flowering One
What a strange and fascinating universe you hail from. I have read much of what transpires across the back of Great A’Tuin, but have never had the chance to travel there myself.
Pios the Innocent
I have and my advice is: don’t go.
I once found myself drinking in a tavern there when a man snatched my wallet and when I took it to the guards they merely shrugged and said be was a licensed thief, so naturally I went after him and broke every major bone in his body.
10 minutes later this redheaded young man and a huge stone gentleman armed with a siege weapon came after me and arrested me for assault.
What kind of a travesty of a justice system is that where one can’t even break a thief’s body?
You got off lucky. You could have used the “M word” in that tavern, and then we would have not been having this conversation.
My cosmography may be lacking, but if I recall that world lies near the edge of God Mammon’s portion of creation, does it not? In a far corner yet unconquered? I’m sure the adherents of the count will have much to say about licensed thievery once priest-clerks arrive in force. Though, given the war betwixt the Dragon and Mother Om, that world may yet lie untouched for some time…
Truthfully, I have little desire to travel there. Given the renown the locals heap upon the works of “Stupid-Blooded Johnson”, they seem to have no appreciation for actual beauty or inspiration. I would not waste the trip.
I actually got the chance to ask a priest about that.
He said “my man, we are not touching that world, we sent the last 121 and his unit down there and they got massacred by a geriatric barbarian and his posse, I shudder just to think how many we would have to send in order to actually get a hold on its finances, so we just hide its existence from the high priests”
It is somewhat wheel colored
FrankManic
The adept of the hidden arts knows the truth: Magic is Octarine.
Eldan Keraunomantis
But what good is the King’s magic if the peasant can’t see it?
Ysun loves the lies, the magic that can’t be seen and the names of the angels in their hollow bodies and the prophets that are wrong and the demiurge-kings who fight for their lifes. All of it is a Ysun lie, as Ysun himself is. And there’s no better lie than the one thet can’t be seen because it’s marked by a lack
Proper magic is blue and shiny and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. What always powers magic? Mana. What color is mana? Blue. Bam, checkmate.
Unless it’s Red. Or Black. Or White. Or Green. Or Colorless, which is not a color.
22 Wizzard Upholds the Prophesy
It’s octarine!
Xerxes Aragon
Royal magic is purple.
1helios1
Giggity
Prince with a Thousand Enemies
Magic. Powered by Six billion levels of UST.
MattStriker
You’re assuming they haven’t been busy resolving it over the timeskip :P.
Bagoret, Plotter and Layer of Cursing Words
“Un, gobohIyo godo, kokohomo hU. Un, robo hUol U UrekeSozU ma UrokoSozU.
Fight. Carve your way through the life your were cursed to have. Dedicate yourself to yourself instead of godly decisions.
Fight. The story of yourself you desire, despite its unlikeliness, only comes from extending soulful fire into battle and extending furious emotions into battle.”
Twentysecond student of Bagoret – FBC 029
a spectator
hahaha man am I uncomfortable with a man writing this
pleasedontbeweirdpleasedontbeweirdpleasedontbeweird
2B’sWhistlingButthole
Seems like a silly comment for a comic about subverting gender roles. Girls can make creepy and cringe inducing stuff as well. My mind goes to all the horrible Harry Potter fanfics I’ve seen
Enigma of the Windy Peak
I am personally tentatively okay with Abbadon writing this, if nervous about how it could go wrong, but a spectator certainly has cause to be concerned, and calling that “silly” was pretty thoughtless. Yes, the comic has been good about gender so far, but that’s certainly not a guarantee of it continuing to be good. There’s so much cultural bullshit pushing and expecting men to be voyeuristic about queer women that it’s reasonable to be nervous. Even if you trust Abbadon’s intentions (which I do but which neither of us can verify) the default ways to represent queer women’s sexuality as someone who isn’t a queer woman are all already voyeuristic. Abbadon is going to have to walk a hell of a tightrope to not do that, and it’s perfectly reasonable to be worried that he can’t or won’t.
The fact that women can make creepy things is true but irrelevant to concerns about a man writing sexual tension between queer women. It’s not a contest where people of one gender being creepy makes different concerns about people of another gender being creepy less valid.
It is a touchy subject but Spectator’s comment marks the reason for their tentativeness as “Abaddon is a man”. While not explicit, it implies they would be more comfortable with a woman writing this. This preemptive judgement (aka prejudice) seems, like I said, a silly thing to bring up in the comments of a comic dealing with gender roles and confused romantic feelings.
Bringing up “woman do it too” is also quite relevant. Spectators fear is that a man is more likely to make it creepy than a woman, which is, again, silly. Women and men have equal ability to be creepy.
I understand the fear. I think a knee jerk exploration of that tension to be counter-productive to the message of the comic.
Thank you to everyone backing me up here.
I would like to point out that this guy’s name is literally “2B’sWhistlingButthole”. Showing your hand a bit early, no?
Let’s not forget that Abaddon has by his own admission also edited pages (00001’s splash panel for example) that were “too horny”. Other than that, the Friendly Enigma and Chimerical here have said everything I possibly could.
@Mythee
That’s lovely. I do appreciate the visibility of romance between women. However, it is undeniable that men often overstep when writing these relationships. I simply hope Abaddon does not.
Which hand? The hand that says I watched AngriestPat’s play through of Nier Automata on twitch and I found a joke that his girlfriend made about 2B running so fast and her butt is so big that her butthole whistles to be quite humorous? Because that’s the only hand my name shows
My problem with the original statement remains that you are calling out Abaddon’s gender as a contributor to the creep. My argument is that either gender has an equal chance of making this creepy. But this may just be a difference of opinion and I apologize if I upset anyone from my comments
I am happy we all agree that the tackling of this subject matter, when done right, is a good thing. The fact that is the subject itself makes people weary is all the more reason to address the issue
“My problem with the original statement remains that you are calling out Abaddon’s gender as a contributor to the creep.”
Well, I am sorry you feel that way. I am also sorry that we live in a world where men frequently fetishize lesbians/bisexual women, and that in this world this often filters through into the content they create.
Humans fetishize many things, and not just in a sexual manner. The fetishism I see from women towards gay/bisexual men is rather rampant in my home town (San Francisco). Not just in a sexual way (yaoi and such) but also in the idealized stereotype of the “Gay Friend”. It’s quite silly.
I am sorry for you though that the harsh realities of the world and the human condition has effected you in such a way that you cannot see past it. That your knee jerk reaction is one of prejudice to the point of having to express your concern. It’s similar in my mind as saying “I don’t know about having a male nanny” or “Girls can’t be hardcore gamers”. Having that mentality paints the work of the people around you in a judgemental light and makes it all the easier to see faults that might not even be there.
But that is my way of thinking. I apologize if it doesn’t conform to your way of thinking.
Chimerical
You sound passive-aggressive, Butthole. Spectator has concerns; they are legitimate concerns, though hopefully invalid in this specific case, and there’s nothing wrong with expressing them. Everyone’s perceptions are coloured by their own experiences, and to raise a concern is not to make an accusation. Yes, in an ideal world none of this stuff matters, but we’re all here in purgatory together, we’re entitled to address the stuff that is, it being so much more prevalent than the stuff that should be. Please don’t be offended by that. It’s kind of important that we’re able to mention our concerns, y’know?
I’ll admit I was rather passive aggressive in that previous post and I apologize. Closed minded views just grind my gears, even if it’s a closed minded view that I agree with. It is good to express concerns but it is also important to self reflect on those concerns and judge if they are legitimate.
Spectator, I don’t mean to call you closed minded either. You have views shaped by your expierencee and I am in no position to judge them. Do you at understand or at least accept my views?
Mythee
I think it’s great for people of any gender and orientation to celebrate other peoples genders and orientations and write sex-positivity stories and all that!
WhistlingButthole: Most men are chill. Enough of us, disproportionate to the gender split, are NOT chill that it’s totally a legit concern. I like guys, and yes women can sometimes be a bit creepy about male-male relationships, but it’s just a fact of life that men are way more likely to be sexually creepy than women, enough that you’d be a bit leery about it potentially spoiling an otherwise good comic. It’s not silly, it’s empirical.
when will allison give me the strap
abaddon has given me literally no reason to suspect any creepy or weird inclinations, and i say this as a gay woman pretty finely tuned to this
like, we all have the kneejerk reaction but its been like literal months with nothing bad so its pretty wild to have this reaction NOW instead of when they had their first kiss
It’s pretty wild to assume I never took issue with earlier panels of the comic. See my comment where I reference ABADDON HIMSELF stating he had to edit panels for being “too horny”.
As Enigma stated earlier:
“There’s so much cultural bullshit pushing and expecting men to be voyeuristic about queer women that it’s reasonable to be nervous. Even if you trust Abbadon’s intentions (which I do but which neither of us can verify) the default ways to represent queer women’s sexuality as someone who isn’t a queer woman are all already voyeuristic. Abbadon is going to have to walk a hell of a tightrope to not do that, and it’s perfectly reasonable to be worried that he can’t or won’t.”
Tonatiub
You just cant ever win with people like you, if he didnt include any suggestive stuff then you would be complaining about their relationship being “invisible”, then you go somewhere else and complain about the lack of lgbt representation
“People like you” if this is basically calling me an “SJW” I feel like you’ve come to the wrong comic.
Regardless, it is perfectly fine to critique content. Even if it is content you like!
Torabi
It often feels like the men who are trying to do the right thing aren’t rewarded for taking the risks they do, and instead are under intense pressure, and receive intense criticism for every minor misstep. It should come as no surprise that many decide it’s better not to try at all, and instead just cater to the dominant society, which will reward and defend them for catering to them.
We should all strive to be better, and both give and receive constructive criticism in good faith. Preemptive fearmongering, however, is not constructive criticism. Pointing out where someone has room to improve does not need to be delivered in a condescending fashion, and an attitude of “I expect to be disappointed” seems likely to be self-fulfilling.
“It often feels like the men who are trying to do the right thing aren’t rewarded for taking the risks they do.”
I take issue with the idea that men should be rewarded for not depicting women in a fetishizing manner. This isn’t a “risk” they are taking, it’s simply doing the bare minimum of not propagating misogyny. (Which, again…Abaddon has already gone back and edited pages for being “too horny”, although he really should have just come out and said it was sexist instead of brushing it off with a meme like that.)
“and instead are under intense pressure, and receive intense criticism for every minor misstep.”
All the criticism on this topic has been perfectly reasonable, honestly. If we can’t simply say “I am uncomfortable with this”, we have already lost.
“It should come as no surprise that many decide it’s better not to try at all, and instead just cater to the dominant society, which will reward and defend them for catering to them.”
This is putting the cart before the horse. Remember that dominant society is, well, men. Men often default to depicting women in unflattering ways to begin with because they are catering TO MEN. They should not be coddled because otherwise they may be too scared to not have women dance around naked in whatever medium they are making content in.
“Preemptive fearmongering, however, is not constructive criticism. Pointing out where someone has room to improve does not need to be delivered in a condescending fashion, and an attitude of “I expect to be disappointed” seems likely to be self-fulfilling.”
Believe me, I was more than excited to see the romance between Allison and Cio flourish. I have a reasonable amount of worry that it may take a less respectable turn.
It would be “preemptive fearmongering” if, again, ABADDON HIMSELF had not already corrected previous pages, and if we did not have a long trend of men depicting women and especially women who love each other as sex toys. Please do some research on the topic or read up on what women have to say about misogyny in media.
You’re ignoring the motives and pressures that shape people’s behavior, and focusing on what ought to be, without regard to what is, or how we can get from one to the other. Most people are not as moral as we’d like to believe, and do not do the right thing for its own sake — they do what society rewards, and avoid what society punishes.
So yes, not conforming to a society that propogates misogyny is taking a risk. Even more so when the other side will drop-kick you for the slightest misstep, for not sufficiently defying everything they’ve been taught their whole lives about how to act.
Your original comment said nothing about Abaddon or his prior work, and how it informed your discomfort. You just made a blanket statement, implying that any man would be incapable of writing this well, or at least unlikely to. That only serves to perpetuate the problem, because it discourages men from trying to be better.
I guess the question is which is more important to you: for men to behave better, or to not take any responsibility for creating that future, being content to express your disappointment from atop your high horse.
I want the world to change, and I’d rather find what works and do it, rather than complain that it shouldn’t have to be that way. Just because I don’t buy into your worldview does not make me uninformed or uneducated.
William Knowles
This the type of person you chose to pander to, Abby. I think you’ll regret it. Cunt.
Perceiver of Filth
Shut up, pissbaby
Jan DuProtsa
Wha- lewd!
I am excited to experience the magic system alongside Allison.
Also, nice hair, Cio!
Griffin the Coward
Magic always scared me a little.
Yeah, I FUCKING KNEW IT! >D Learning the Art with Cio – that’s EXACTLY what I have expected since probably the page 2-25 of this book.
Herbalism is often considered the most mundane of the arts. The unfortunate truth is — despite having such a broad array of possible effects that would otherwise require the practitioner to be impossibly multidisciplinary, and further having numerous unique effects of its own that have no known method of replication by any other means — in the end it still involves a certain amount of patience, sweat, and a willingness to touch the world with your own physical hands.
These requirements are considered by many to be unglamorous, but in fact they are rewarding in their own right. Without patience, who can know the joy of watching a six-year seed bear fruit in its due time? Without sweat, who can know that they are truly incarnate and not merely lost somewhere within their own mind? Without touch-
Ah. Hm. We may have to continue this at a later time.
Yes! For a long time I have wanted to write a story that contains all sorts of magical specialties, but in the end the Master Herbal kicks everybody else’s ass!
The Rhyming Wax Head
pages came from passage now shut:
the saint, the judge, anonymous but
I know you’ll like cio’s haircut
Absolutely no innuendo of any kind
OMG! Mr. Furley was listening through the wall & you should have seen his face.
(mach speed eyebrow wiggling)
Classic bait and switch, well played Abbadon.
Whoooo Red Raiders! Red black and white! Guns up!
Unmaker
Guess: white = creation, black = destruction
With red being change, that would be a balanced set.
Wouldn’t that violate the first law of thermodynamics?
(^\\^)
Anything worth doing violates some law or another!
tronntronn
This framing, this misleading framing!
Derisyan
Everybody making MtG jokes and I’m sitting here giddy because it was a reference to the stages of the philosopher stone of alchemy.
This is also true. Very good, friend Derisyan. You will achieve True Gold yet.
Well-caught, Derisyan. I see you are a fellow student. But why begin with Rubedo, when that is a late step in the process, and not the first? Is Abaddon playing with us to subvert our expectations, or showing us a hidden truth?
452 Penitent Reclaimer
All human languages have a word for white (light colours), a word for black (dark colours), and a word for red, all other colours are linguistic and cognitive creations from cultures that needed to further clarify and classify.
Joubes Draco, Elevator Thief, Former Banker
Good news: I have successfully stolen an access card for supreme deluxe premium commenting privileges. My new life as an elevator pickpocket is paying off. But I’ve noticed a sickening feeling inside me. My blood – my red, organic, nonmetallic beggar’s blood – is coming back. Soon my heart will be pumping this peasant’s liquid through veins that once carried gold! I despair at the very thought!
I wish Cio could teach me the Red Art; anything to make my blood shine and burn as it once did.
Hrmm… I trust you were able to retain your orichalcum heart? A while back I happened on a golden heart in the stacks of a shade-side tinker’s market stall. Turned out to be just a brass chachki, but it made me wonder.
Indeed I was, for the most part. However, I needed to remove most of the jewelry encrusted on the various valves and axles, so it is in danger of falling apart if I don’t bring it in for maintenance. If I’m crafty about it and play it cool, I might just be able to steal someone else’s heart in my usual elevator. I hear a lot of songs about people having their heart stolen, surely that’s what it means right?
Good to see you back on your feet, Mister Draco. And thank you for informing me of your profession. I’ll know not to use the elevators while on Throne.
Then again, I’d probably avoid them anyway. Stair Thieves and Pusher Assassins are easier to dodge than Elevator Thieves and Elevator Assassins. There’s more room the maneuver.
Or I could just fly or slow fall. But that magic isn’t necessarily what I want to expend willy nilly. Might need them later.
The Heliophage of Arhra Mazda
I am baffled no one noticed or mentioned the fact that colors align neatly with one of the oldest and most venerable of fantasies. The Final Fantasy.
White Mages, Black Mages, Red Mages.
I am excited, much like that pure raw potential magic, to see what it will become.
Oldest? Thou art ignorant, my friend, Dragonlance used such a classification several years before the very first FF was created.
And, as was already stated, this colours really go as far back as to alchemy and stages of the Philosopher’s Stone creation. Quite older stuff, really,
CrazyUtahraptor
Haha, male gaze joke AND fan service for the shipwrights in the same comic – not bad, home-dawg, not bad.
You told your mamma I’d get you home
But you didn’t say I was a car >.>
Laterz
I said it’s alright, You know it’s alright
I guess it’s all in my heart
You’ll be my only, my one and only
Is that the way it should start?
Led Zeppelin, nice choice.
I love this comic.
Curious Wandering Knight Obsessed With Time
Small reminder; Fire has no allies
Well yeah, if you take that attitude. I know plenty of magicians who practice animism and/or Contract Magic, who have literally made themselves allies to fire. First thing most such contractors extract from flame is a promise not to burn them. Even arcanists are known to make such pacts, even if pacts aren’t their primary magical study, simply for this benefit.
Me, I prefer to make agreements with airy spirits. Many are content to work with me in return for a song. Literally. I’m told my singing has gotten very good, since beginning my studies.
Without the power of friendship, fire tends to sputter out on its own.
Earth can be used to contain and concentrate the intensity. Air to stir and feed it. Water to keep the users refreshed and protected.
GorrK
Does anyone else feel that the sexual tension between Cio and Allison is a little shoehorned? Seems nothing more than fan service and it’s taking away from their character
It is a bit over the top and super fanservicey. :/
Max™
Cio is a:
*nonhuman
*fanfiction writer
*recovering murderqueen
*try-sexual (yab seemed like she’d try anything)
*part-time criminal/burglar/thief
*small portion of the chaotic black flame
*hiding behind a mask to avoid burning her friends
*some sort of fan-fiction writing author self-insert
*who is known for doing her own self-insert characters
*who was also known for letting her crush on Allison leak all over the pages with those self-inserts
*not even remotely a human and thus totally not required to conform to positive human lesbian norms
*teensy bit outside the typical range of what one might think a purely lesbian human would be attracted to
Oh, did I forget to mention she’s literally an author self-insert so he can write fan-fiction about his own universe INSIDE that universe and use that self-insert’s self-insert to play around and ship characters HE COULD JUST DECLARE ARE TOGETHER because he is a wonderfully strange guy painting a wonderfully strange story for us and instead of getting mad at him for not being a gay woman we might have more fun enjoying the story we’ve been watching unfurl for years?
I cannot agree.
I feel like it ties very nicely into both of their characters. I think we have a lot of foreshadowing that Allison is gay and in deep denial, and a lot of this story is about Allison discovering herself.
On the other hand, Cio has a lot of trouble letting people into her life, and the tension between that and her attraction to Allison (which was foreshadowed *early*) is a big part of her character.
Ok, who else hears [i]Unchained Melody[/i] plying in the background?
This page is awfully horny. You should censor it, asshole. Fuck you.
Lady Cherry of the Superb Ivory
ah, so the scribe has good taste and invokes the hammer of the gods.
Lake, Scum of the Cold Lowlands
hm, this feels like a dropped ball in a very “man portrays lesbians” way. i’ve been on board with everything else so far but this rly doesn’t pass this gay’s litmus test
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Movie Review ~ Wonder Woman 1984
by Joe Movie Review • Tags: Amr Waked, Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen, DC Comics, Gabriella Wilde, Gal Gadot, Geoff Johns, Kristen Wiig, Kristoffer Polaha, Natasha Rothwell, Patty Jenkins, Pedro Pascal, Ravi Patel, Robin Wright, Warner Brothers, Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman 1984
Synopsis: Set in 1984 during the twilight years of the Cold War, the film follows Diana and her past love Steve Trevor as they face off against television huckster Maxwell Lord and archaeologist turned half-wildcat Barbara Minerva aka Cheetah.
Stars: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal, Robin Wright, Connie Nielsen, Natasha Rothwell, Ravi Patel, Gabriella Wilde, Kristoffer Polaha, Amr Waked
Director: Patty Jenkins
Rated: PG-13
Running Length: 151 minutes
Trailer Review: Here
TMMM Score: (8.5/10)
Review: Earlier in 2020 when theaters started to close and movie release dates began to be bumped, the first films discussed were the most immediately affected: the latest James Bond film No Time to Die, Disney’s live-action remake of Mulan, and Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated Tenet. Each film has followed their own path to getting in front of audiences, from sticking to a theatrical release at all costs to its own detriment or embracing the streaming/on demand option that is available to millions in more immediate platform providers. Arguably, out of all the movies in 2020 that audiences, studio heads, and investors in the future have been looking to for a sign of what’s next is Wonder Woman 1984 and like its bold titular superheroine, it wound up being a leader for its peers.
Rather than just debut the movie in theaters and have a streaming date follow weeks later, or have the film premiere for a fee on demand first, Warner Brothers stopped giving the film a seemingly endless set of new release dates and decided to gift everyone the movie on Christmas Day via HBOMax as well as select theaters in areas where it was safe to open. The new streaming service has launched this year to a good buzz with nice content and an even better supply of films so far that have bypassed a theatrical run due to the pandemic like the remake of The Witches, Let Them All Talk, and Superintelligence. To further entice those wanting a more cinematic experience, Wonder Woman 1984 would be the first film on HBOMax to be released in 4K, and would also support Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and HDR10. So if your home theater is tricked out, you were going to get a great show.
Still…there was the question of the quality of the film, a much (and I do mean much) anticipated follow-up to 2017’s origin story of how the Amazonian princess (Gal Gadot, Furious 7) made her way from her home island of Themyscira to the battlefields of the first World War, fighting alongside Col. Steve Trevor (Chris Pine, People Like Us). Eventually joining the Justice League for more modern adventures (and being featured in two other DC films, 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and 2017’s Justice League) she stands as a symbol of truth and is always “fighting for our rights…and the old red, white, and blue.” Original director Patty Jenkins was wisely brought back, this time co-writing the script with Aquaman screenwriter Geoff Johns. The result is a solid sequel that builds on the excellent groundwork set in the first film but struggles with focus and juggling two villains with only one proving to be effective.
I’m going to assume from this point on you’ve all seen the first film so we’ll discuss some key events that happened in that movie. You’ve been warned on spoilers from that movie!
Jenkins begins her film with a true thrill, an extended pre-title sequence set on Themyscira showing the young Diana (Lilly Aspell, Holmes & Watson) going up against older Amazons on a grueling obstacle course race that takes them in, up, over, and under the beautiful isle. Under the watchful eye of her mentor Antiope (Robin Wright, Blade Runner 2049) and mother, Queen Hippolyta (Connie Nielsen, Sea Fever), Diana learners an early lesson about truth above all else. Jumping time periods from 1918 to 1984, Diana is now operating out of Washington D.C. working at the Smithsonian as an anthropologist when she isn’t taking long lunch breaks to solve crime and save lives as Wonder Woman. The apprehension of a set of mall thieves (one of several well-orchestrated action set-pieces) winds up overlapping with her day job as items from the heist are actually antiques, one of which holds a special power that changes all who come in contact with it.
One of those people is Barbara Minerva (Kristen Wiig, Where’d You Go, Bernadette), a co-worker of Diana’s that largely goes unnoticed day in and day out. Mousey and easy to push around, she begins to change once she makes a casual wish to be more like Diana and that’s when her world, appeal, and physicality start to change overnight…and soon not for the better. Another individual that seeks the artifact is smarmy Maxwell Lord (Pedro Pascal, If Beale Street Could Talk), a pyramid scheme sham-artist about to go down in flames whose fortunes change after making a deadly pact with a force of unknown power. Still mourning the loss of Steve, who sacrificed himself at the end of the first movie, Diana, too, becomes part of this when her innocent wish for him to return brings him back…kinda. Everyone has been wondering how Jenkins was going to bring back Pine for this film after his character, well, died all those decades earlier but she and Johns have worked out a clever way for this to happen within the context of the story being told.
That’s pretty much all you need to know about Wonder Woman 1984 because it’s the gist of the set-up introduced in the first quarter of the movie, the rest is all how these characters react to the new powers they’re given or, in Diana’s case, the person she’s given back. For Barbara and Max, the power becomes an intoxicating drug they need more of. Max begins to be unable to hold back and it starts to manifest itself outwardly but for Barbara while the change is somewhat external, the majority of the alteration is to her internal confidence and prowess. Unwilling to be manhandled, exploited, intimidated, or second-guessed, an animal emerges…and this is long before her eventual transformation into Wonder Woman’s famous rival, Cheetah.
For Diana and Steve, it’s a far more emotional journey and Jenkins allows Gadot and Pine to have these moments, much to the chagrin, I’m sure, of the many fanboys and fangirls that just want to see wall-to-wall action. Yes, I would have loved to see Gadot show up one or two more times in the Wonder Woman get-up in that first hour (there’s a frighteningly long passage in the first 75 minutes where she’s tiara-less) but would I have sacrificed the nice moments generated by the two actors? Not at all. If Gadot and Pine weren’t so engaging, I might have said yes but both elevate their characters to something bigger than big-screen versions of comic book creations. It also paves the way for one of the film’s most stunning moments for Gadot, a “never look back” sort of scene that demonstrates not only why she’s underestimated as an actress but why she’s made a fantastic Wonder Woman so far. Still…a nice mixing of the two is a 4th of July ride for the two on an invisible jet plane through a mass of fireworks. It’s a romantic interlude in an otherwise more action-oriented scene.
Wiig is another huge revelation, I’m glad to say. Everyone is a fan of the actress for her comedic turns but I’ve struggled with her in more dramatic roles, finding them a bit on the sly and overly produced side. Not so here. I loved watching how her Barbara turns from being a wallflower (that maybe only thinks she’s a wallflower) to a full-fledged creature out for dominance. She begins by wanting to be like Diana in terms of being noticed, but when she realizes that her wish came true and then some…she becomes addicted to the “then some” more than anything. Emma Stone was rumored to be the first choice for the role but Wiig is such a better selection, it’s hard to consider anyone else playing it so well.
Then we come to the biggest problem with the film, Pascal as Max Lord. In a role that should have been played by (and I would wager a guess was written for) Matthew McConaughey, Pascal is by far the weakest element of the movie and that becomes a huge detriment the more Lord shifts into a leading villain role throughout the overlong 151-minute run time. Popular right now more than ever due to his role as The Mandalorian on Disney+, Pascal may have his fans from that series but he’s almost unwatchable here as he overacts and oversells Lord while others around him are operating at a different level. Someone should have taken him aside and helped him make an adjustment because it just looks like he’s in a completely different kind of movie. In the hands of a McConaughey or even a Jeremy Renner (if he wasn’t already tied to Marvel), Lord could have been a true foe for Diana but under Pascal’s watch he’s a complete annoyance more than anything.
True, some of the CGI near the end gets a little iffy, especially when Wonder Woman and Cheetah finally meet face to face but as is typical of a DC film, it’s a strikingly rendered bit of entertainment for the most part. Plenty can be said about the plot holes around the logic surrounding the central artifact, not to mention inconsistences in its usage but isn’t that true of all superhero movies at some point? I mean, let’s not even go there with Marvel and it’s various magic objects that do the impossible. Yes, it may not hold up to a careful inspection and isn’t as unique as its predecessor but its still eons better than most of the other films released so far in the DC Extended Universe. It has a distinct moral compass that it’s not afraid to be open about; messages about telling the truth to yourself and, if you are in a position of power, telling the truth to those you have the ability to communicate with seems pretty pointed and timely for today’s audiences. I like that it has a point to it and also how it keeps its emotions close to the surface, allowing them to rise up when necessary. Gadot gets several key moments to emote and they don’t feel forced, her sincerity is what continues to make her engaging.
You can bet that all eyes will be on HBOMax this Christmas to see Wonder Woman 1984 make its premiere on the service (and I’ll be watching it again sometime soon, I’m sure) and I’m not worried about the future opportunities to see the Amazonian princess on the screen. Make sure to stick around for the first few minutes of the credits and clear out any annoying windows that pop up so you can see the full screen – there’s a brief mid-credit sequence that is not to be missed for anything. As a long-time fan of Wonder Woman dating all the way back to that original Cathy Lee Crosby movie (yes, even that one!) I kind of lost my mind for a moment. It’s just the capper on Jenkins understanding what makes the character so appealing and proving that she knows how to give fans what they want. Another absolute winner.
The Silver Bullet ~ Wonder Woman 1984
by Joe Silver Bullet - Trailer Park • Tags: Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen, Dave Callaham, DC Comics, Gal Gadot, Geoff Johns, Harry G. Peter, Kristen Wiig, Natasha Rothwell, Patty Jenkins, Pedro Pascal, Pedro Pascalv, Robin Wright, Warner Brothers, William Moulton Marston, Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman 1984
Synopsis: Fast forward to the 1980s as Wonder Woman’s next big screen adventure finds her facing an all-new foe: The Cheetah.
Thoughts: THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE A TRAILER AND GET PEOPLE EXCITED!
Let’s face it, when Wonder Woman rolled into theaters in 2017 the odds weren’t exactly stacked in her favor thanks to the recent efforts from DC Studios. Yet the film was an unimpeachable knockout, with smart direction from Patty Jenkins and led by Gal Gadot (Keeping Up with the Joneses) to critical, audience, and box office success. True, subsequent DC films failed to build upon the good example Wonder Woman set so in summer of 2020 expectations are even higher for Wonder Woman 1984 to get things back on track.
From the looks of this trailer, we’re in for a rad delight with Jenkins and Gadot leaping ahead several decades to a story set in 1984 that finds Wonder Woman reunited with Steve Trevor (Chris Pine, A Wrinkle in Time) and dealing with super villains Barbara Minerva (aka Cheetah) (Kristin Wiig, Where’d You Go, Bernadette) and Max Lord (Pedro Pascal, If Beale Street Could Talk). The full plot is unknown but is it too much to hope they’ll take a page from Cheetah on the Prowl, the read-along book I had as a kid (see below)? 🙂 Everything about this preview is on point and gave me the kind of goosebump chills of excitement I used to feel when I was a teen waiting for the next ‘90s summer blockbuster. Love the editing, love the music choice, already looking forward to Wonder Woman’s visit to an ’80s mall. This just jumped to the top of my most anticipated list of 2020.
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Enterprise adoption of cloud computing with application portfolio profiling and application portfolio assessment
Kent Ramchand1,
Mohan Baruwal Chhetri1,2 &
Ryszard Kowalczyk1,3
Journal of Cloud Computing volume 10, Article number: 1 (2021) Cite this article
With the continued appeal and adoption of cloud computing, an assessment of cloud run costs and migration affordability prior to adoption would assist enterprises that have several legacy applications targeted for cloud migration. However, as cloud migrations have become more prevalent, many have been characterised by unsuccessful migration or application modernisation attempts. The primary reason behind the failed attempts is insufficient planning upfront, to identify which legacy applications are suitable to realise the benefits of public or private cloud, leading to time and cost overruns. There is a need for strategic decision making for application portfolios to mitigate the risks of cost overruns and migration delays. Thus, a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) of cloud run costs for an application portfolio is required in the planning phase as an input into IT governance. To obtain the ROM cloud run costs, it is necessary to baseline application data, preferably through automated discovery, and perform quantitative analysis of the applications. Therefore, we propose an approach to (a) baseline application data using Application Portfolio Profiling (APP), and (b) perform quantitative analysis of applications using an Application Portfolio Assessment (APA), to inform the legacy application migration decision. APP and APA are proposed as part of a Cloud Computing Considerations for Companies (CCCC) framework that enables an enterprise to make an informed decision regarding which legacy applications are to be migrated as part of enterprise Cloud Computing adoption. This decision is important because of the change in operating model, infrastructure requirements, hidden costs and commercial models inherent with cloud computing adoption. We validate the proposed framework through applying it to a real-world use case scenario that provides the necessary coverage to test the proposed framework.
There is a global trend emerging whereby government agencies from the United States, Europe and Australia are encouraging the industry adoption of cloud computing services in order to boost productivity, innovation and business agility across the digital economy [1,2,3,4,5]. Market research indicates that the uptake of cloud computing is on the rise; according to Flexera [6], 20% of global enterprises invested more than $20 M on public cloud usage in 2019 while 78% have a hybrid cloud pattern of at least one public and one private cloud. With this level of cloud computing adoption and investment, an assessment of an application portfolio’s suitability and affordability by determining a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) [7] of cloud run and migration costs prior to adoption, would assist those enterprises with several legacy applications to be migrated.
The primary reason for cost and time overruns is insufficient planning or governance, and therefore a lack of mitigation plans for cloud risks, or alignment to business strategy. Creating a business case for cloud computing is a complex task due to the number of stakeholders that enterprises typically need to engage with, hence most enterprises do not create a business case at all before they start using cloud services [8, 9]. Traditionally, a business case process has been triggered by the need to justify large capital investments, however with one of the cloud commercial models allowing users to quickly obtain the desired capabilities, enterprises wrongly assume that they will not require additional capital investments. However, as cloud adoption ramps up, most enterprises understand that the new operating model does impose capital investment beyond the migration itself but lack an approach to obtain a ROM of the investment required prior to adoption.
Some organisations have successfully adopted cloud computing without a documented business case; however, later adopters are favouring a more cautious approach to align their cloud strategy with business strategy in the context of enterprise strategy and IT governance. Knowing what business benefits are sought and doing a cost analysis in advance can prevent encountering one of the common pitfalls in the adoption of cloud computing, which is unexpected costs or delays in legacy application migration. A rushed or unplanned migration without a clear understanding of the applications and their dependencies can cost an enterprise more than existing costs, as not all legacy applications are suitable for public cloud and a PAYG consumption commercial model. Developing an understanding of the ROM of projected cloud run costs and identifying the capital investment required for application migration prior to cloud computing adoption can prevent enterprises from being surprised, unprepared or unwilling to undertake the necessary investments. The ROM estimation is a first rough estimate and can cover any or all service models, according to the enterprise’s cloud migration plan as part of broader IT governance [10].
While IT or business Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) can make tactical cloud migration decisions one application at a time, this does not guarantee an optimal cloud migration decision for an enterprise’s application portfolio as ongoing and migration costs are not always considered [11]. Thus, a methodical approach and cloud framework is required. The survey presented in [12] evaluated forty-three Cloud Adoption and Migration framework studies and found that cloud migration processes and cost models are currently dispersed and fragmented. Essentially, economies of scale can only be realised by taking an enterprise approach to legacy application migration using an application portfolio assessment as input to assessing an application’s cloud readiness [11]. Ideally, when considering Cloud Computing adoption, an enterprise will want to assess prioritised groups of applications with business and IT strategy alignment, starting with applications with similar roles (such as web servers) while leaving the most complex ones until last. Considering one application at a time does not take into account interdependencies between applications, hence an enterprise approach is recommended to ensure alignment with the enterprises business strategy [10, 13] to mitigate against re-work. Moreover, the business case for adoption of Cloud Computing at enterprise scale is more compelling when it incorporates the benefits that stem from transforming and removing complexity, and therefore cost, from the current IT infrastructure.
Beginning the assessment of Cloud Computing adoption with a holistic methodology to generate a ROM for cloud run costs will help mitigate the risk of cost and time overruns. Balancing the term with a commercial outcome of any 3- or 5-year forecast model of cloud platform run costs needs to be beyond Reserved Instances in an IaaS model for public cloud and include projected PaaS, SaaS and private cloud costs. While there have been several approaches at migration frameworks [9, 14,15,16,17] and TCO calculators for public cloud [15, 16], our approach provides a holistic methodology that enables an assessment of affordability through analysis of the application portfolio and estimation at a ROM confidence level to provide guidance on the affordability of Cloud Computing adoption of suitable legacy applications. Moreover, our approach has been to generalise the cloud service providers’ calculators and cater for the hidden costs of cloud adoption, the evolution of commercial models or for new entrants to the cloud service provider market. Most importantly, the generated ROM costs enable an assessment of hybrid cloud computing affordability, while also determining the capital investment required for timely and cost-effective legacy application migration.
Cloud computing considerations for companies framework motivation
To address the challenges outlined above, we propose the Cloud Computing Considerations for Companies (CCCC) framework, which provides a holistic methodology to determine the affordability of enterprise Cloud Computing adoption. This approach balances the time required to perform the assessment, with the degree of detailed and timely information required to provide a confidence level in a ROM estimate of cloud costs. It extends our previously developed Cloud Decision Framework (CDF) [18,19,20], which provides decision support for single application placement onto a public or private cloud platform, to support enterprises in making their decision to adopt Cloud Computing for an application portfolio. The CDF supports the assessment of one application independently, whereas the CCCC framework supports the assessment of a suite or portfolio of applications in the context of application dependencies.
There is a need for strategic decision making for application portfolios to mitigate the risk of cost overruns or delays, thus a ROM of cloud run costs for an application portfolio is required upfront as an input into IT governance. To do this, it is necessary to baseline application data, preferably through automated discovery and perform quantitative analysis of the applications. Therefore, the proposed approach is to baseline application data using Application Portfolio Profiling (APP) and perform quantitative analysis of applications using an Application Portfolio Assessment (APA) to inform the legacy application migration decision.
Enterprise Cloud Computing adoption can be considered a strategic decision where numerous stakeholders require consultation and agreement as opposed to a tactical cloud platform decision for a single application [14]. Enterprises across every industry want to remain competitive, and there is a sense of urgency to adapt quickly to new business models or become irrelevant. The pressing need is to secure the right amount of infrastructure flexibility, performance and elasticity to manage unpredictable usage volume and geographic dispersion while taking care of the predictable monolithic workloads. Many enterprises are already trialling Cloud Computing with varying degrees of success [17, 21, 22]. The CCCC framework provides a holistic methodology to assess the application portfolio for suitability to hybrid cloud platforms and alignment to the business strategy to then assess the affordability, via the Financial Viability Assessment (FVA), that provides a view of the cloud run costs.
The complexity of cloud computing adoption for legacy applications is that it requires a different operating model, therefore assessing affordability and suitability to public or private cloud from the outset is critical. Identifying and accounting for the hidden costs of cloud is critical for an enterprise when they consider or plan to migrate their legacy applications to Cloud Computing [23] as these costs can be high enough to render the actual cloud run costs as unaffordable. For example, considering the risk appetite for the dual run of the legacy platforms and new cloud platforms at the time of production cutover. For significant mission critical applications and business services, these costs can be significant. Therefore, a cloud strategy needs a systematic framework that aligns to business strategy in the context of an application portfolio. That, in turn, contributes to define the cloud target state to achieve a hybrid cloud outcome. This is vital from a business and IT governance perspective, as the projected cloud run costs can be compared with as-is costs to determine any cost savings in the first instance followed by obtaining migration costs to understand the necessary capital investment required.
Paper organisation
The rest of the paper is organised as follows. Section 2 presents related work on the implications of cloud migration for an application portfolio ranging from varying commercial models, private and public cloud calculators and the inherent complexity when adopting Hybrid Cloud. Section 3 presents an overview of the CCCC framework with a specific focus on Application Portfolio Profiling and Application Portfolio Assessment as an input into the broader IT governance for Cloud Computing adoption. Section 4 validates the framework’s suitability using a real-world use-case scenario. The scenario underpins the motivation and need for enterprise decision support and associated FVA during planning for cloud migration by aggregating the cloud run costs for each application in the portfolio and comparing them against the as-is run costs. Section 5 provides a discussion of the strengths and limitations of the framework while Section 6 concludes the paper by providing a summary of the completed work and identifying areas of future work.
This section covers related work with consideration to cloud adoption frameworks, enterprise strategy, cloud migration, cloud economics, cloud standards, cloud SLAs and cloud metrics.
Cloud adoption frameworks comparison
A review of enterprise Cloud Computing adoption frameworks within recent literature and industry reports [8, 9, 12, 14, 17, 24], shows that there have been several attempts at decision support models for cloud adoption. Moreover, a recently published literature study [12] that evaluated 43 Cloud Adoption and Migration Framework studies, found that cloud migration frameworks, processes and cost models are currently dispersed and fragmented with a need for further enhancement of the cloud migration research using more methodological approaches. The new CCCC framework methodology proposed in this paper, provides a Cloud Computing adoption methodology from a technical and financial perspective that provides an assessment of an application portfolio’s suitability and affordability. Although trivial migration projects of single applications may be manageable from a cost and schedule perspective, a methodological approach becomes increasingly important when there is a plan to move large-scale and complex legacy applications that support core business processes of an organisation. As shown in Table 1, the CCCC framework compares favourably against the key assessment criteria of the evaluation framework in [12].
Table 1 Cloud Evaluation Framework Criteria Coverage
The cloud framework evaluation criteria [12] have been used to contextualise the most comparative approaches with the CCCC framework, in terms of tasks that might be performed in an application portfolio assessment for the purposes of assessing legacy application migration to cloud. Note, environment configuration and continuous monitoring criteria were not used in the assessment as these qualities of service are being examined in future work for the CCCC framework and didn’t have coverage in the frameworks being compared against. The CCCC framework provides a higher degree of coverage across the evaluation criteria compared with four other popular frameworks that provide the necessary diversity for comparison:
The ARTIST Methodology and Framework [9] covers the technical and economic feasibility as a prerequisite to the migration of a legacy application. However, it does not provide coverage for the hidden costs of cloud computing in the calculation of projected cloud run costs, nor does it provide decision support for determining private or public cloud suitability for the placement of an application. It has a limitation of considering applications independently, and therefore can overlook application dependencies, which in turn may cause delay and cost overruns. The implication of this is an application’s performance and stability may suffer due to integration taking longer between the cloud platform and legacy applications yet to be migrated. Alternatively, [17] identifies a best-practice approach in mapping software from on-premise to cloud platforms to take advantage of cloud benefits such as elasticity and performance. The shortcomings of the approach are that the framework assumes all applications are suitable for public cloud and therefore does not provide decision support for the public versus private cloud application placement decision. Moreover, the application utilisation projections for using the PaaS tier functions are not assessed for affordability, nor is the degree of vendor lock-in to a PaaS cloud provider. From a quality of service perspective, the equivalent SLAs of the legacy applications’ components are not compared and assessed for suitability.
The cloud computing adoption framework proposed in [14] focuses on macro criteria such as organisational readiness, skills availability, security readiness and telecommunications infrastructure being available. Alternatively, the framework in [24] hones-in upon the technical criteria for cloud migration of an application in a government context. It includes a ‘Cloud Calculator’ that totals a score based on the weight of each criterion to assist in determining if public cloud is suitable. The CCCC framework differs from both of these frameworks in that it caters for an application portfolio with each application requirement’s driving cloud platform selection and FVA of cloud run and migration costs to provide a holistic methodology that contributes to the cloud adoption affordability decision as part of IT governance processes.
Conversely, to demonstrate the fragmentation that exists in current research, there have been cloud adoption frameworks focused narrowly on application requirements or criteria, exclusively to assess the suitability of legacy application migration to public cloud [25, 26] while others have focused on public cloud run cost estimation [15, 16]. Another alternative approach proposes non-functional requirements only for assessing legacy applications for cloud migration [27].
In summary, existing frameworks are either too high level to assess cloud platform suitability and affordability; fragmented in their approach; incomplete without coverage for private cloud; constrained to existing commercial models; or not extensible or generalised to accommodate comparison of public cloud service models. These limitations reduce their usefulness in providing decision support for legacy application migration as input to IT governance. The CCCC framework provides a more comprehensive and holistic methodology with a focus upon decision support for public or private cloud with forecast cloud costs and the capital investment required for cloud migration in the context of business plans for the application portfolio to enable assessment of affordability.
Enterprise strategy, cloud migration and cloud economics
Alignment between business and IT strategy is of critical importance for effective cloud migration projects [13, 28]. The CCCC framework extends upon the alignment principle to provide a technique to capture and quantify the business plans for each application in a portfolio that directly influences the enterprises migration plans. For those legacy applications targeted for Cloud Computing, their suitability is determined for public or private cloud followed by a ROM estimate for their cloud run and migration costs. If the approach is deemed unaffordable, a lower number of legacy applications for Cloud Computing adoption can be identified to re-assess the affordability of legacy application migration.
The CCCC framework plays a role in governing cloud migration [10] to provide decision support for the selection of legacy applications and their suitable cloud platform. The resultant ROM estimate of cloud run and migration costs provides the ability for decision makers to then choose and prioritise their IT investments [29] as part of IT governance. Moreover, the generalised FVA provides a means to select a commercial model that is fit for purpose, on an application by application basis (IaaS Reserved Instance’s or Pay as You Go, PaaS, SaaS or combination) to perform comparison and incorporate enterprise discounts where applicable. In terms of application migration itself, each application is assessed for the degree of transformation required as part of the migration, if any.
More narrow cloud migration approaches tend to focus upon guidance for application suitability to public cloud [30,31,32], provide high level macro criteria to determine an enterprise’s infrastructure readiness for cloud adoption [24, 33] or specify technical criteria to address an application migration approach [14, 25]. From an economic perspective, if a calculator is provided to assess cloud run costs it tends to use service provider calculators such as Amazon Web Services [15] and Microsoft Azure [16], data centre [47] or private cloud service providers [28, 34] that are platform focused and do not capture the hidden costs of cloud computing adoption. As cloud solutions or business services continue to fragment, with compute, storage, network and other services running in Hybrid Cloud from various providers with different pricing structures, building a ROM for an application portfolio becomes a non-trivial task [13, 35, 36], something that is addressed by the holistic and flexible CCCC framework and methodology.
A recent literature study [37] analysed fifty three cloud economics articles and identified that there is a clear research gap regarding cloud computing costs as well as no consistent body of research for cloud economics. Similarly, Gartner’s [8] findings were that a new cloud operating model imposes new requirements, which incur additional costs that must be accounted for and are currently overlooked when building a business case for cloud migration [8]. To address this gap an appropriate cloud migration governance process and methodology is needed to (a) understand the application architecture and characteristics that determine the selection between public or on-premise private clouds, and (b) capture the platform associated hidden costs and model cloud pricing schemes [37], in the planning phase [23, 38]. Having a ROM of cloud run and migration costs in the planning phase as input into IT governance will reduce the risk of cost overruns and increase the probability of a sustainable cloud migration so any capital investment can be quantified.
In terms of industry frameworks to address the enterprise adoption of Cloud Computing, Gartner’s approach [8] has several limitations in terms of providing a more methodical and holistic methodology. For instance, it does not provide decision support for an assessment of applications suitability for public or private clouds, instead it is left to the user to discern this and then select the service models applicable to the legacy application in public cloud without providing any coverage for private cloud. To estimate cloud costs, the preferred service provider calculator is recommended, hence the risk of cost overruns arises due to the hidden costs including the cloud costs of quality [39] not being assessed that directly impact the cloud adopter.
Using cloud standards to avoid lock-in
Hybrid Cloud consists of multiple cloud platforms and services from cloud service providers each offering different commercial models and SLAs [13, 40] that requires careful consideration and traceability to legacy application requirements. As enterprises consider adopting Cloud Computing, multiple technical, non-functional and commercial considerations arise. In [40], the authors recommend avoiding vendor lock-in when choosing a public cloud provider, hence, a focus on application portability [33] is encouraged during the transformation of the application as part of migration and application transformation. Cloud standards play an important role in migrating applications from one environment to another (private-public, public-private, hybrid, multi-cloud, federated) and in developing the right cloud strategy for a business environment to avoid lock-in. A Federated Cloud Manager and Federation Carrier as defined in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for Cloud Computing [41], plays a key role in enabling migration of virtual machines, containers, or disk images from one cloud service provider to another using telecommunications networks between cloud service providers and consumers. The intent of the federated cloud standards is to enable interoperability of applications and data between clouds except for the PaaS tier that is likely to require manual intervention to support a hybrid cloud outcome. In the context of the CCCC framework, if Cloud Computing adoption is affordable, then the NIST Federation standards are an input into the definition of a Standard Operating Environment (SOE) for each of the Hybrid Cloud Platforms to enable interoperability. Thus, cloud standards are considered in the next phase of the migration project after the FVA.
Cloud SLAs and SLA metrics
Cloud SLAs in a hybrid, federated and multi-cloud environment consist of complexity and ambiguity, which leads to hidden cost and service level risks. Hybrid Cloud has a combination of public and private cloud platforms that have business services delivered via two or more dependant applications deployed to multiple platforms. The resultant SLAs in a Hybrid Cloud pattern, with public and private cloud service offerings having different SLAs present a service level risk to users in an enterprise. The business service they support may not have equivalent or higher service levels for those components deployed to public and private cloud [40], thus a conscious architectural decision regarding each applications placement and redundancy requirements is necessary to manage the service level risk.
With Hybrid Cloud platforms delivering business services, legacy application migration complexity increases due to differences in clouds’ offerings for networking, compute, storage options, service levels, redundancy, Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO). As correctly identified in [12, 42], cloud migration is not simply a matter of replicating functionality in the cloud or porting an application to the cloud – it is also about ensuring that the associated non-functional requirements will be matched or exceeded. Hybrid cloud infrastructure service level requirements such as reliability, resilience, availability and recoverability require more than auto-scaling in cloud services to be met. It begins by selecting the fit for purpose cloud platform, service models and offerings for a business service, then adopting the architecture, redundancy, tools and techniques to measure and achieve them.
In the context of the CCCC framework, it provides decision support for application placement to public or private cloud based on application requirements and grouping of applications with technical and business dependencies to ensure these constraints are factored into the migration plans for the enterprise. When compared with other cloud migration frameworks [9, 14, 17, 24], little attention is paid to public versus private cloud decision support for legacy applications, nor the associated private cloud FVA to calculate a ROM for the projected cloud run costs, or include and capture redundancy costs where needed to meet highly available and redundant infrastructure requirements. The risk of the alternative approaches is without consideration of private cloud as a platform, public cloud may not be fit for purpose, nor financially viable, hence subjecting the enterprise adoption of cloud for legacy applications to service level risks, cost overruns, delays to cloud adoption and business disruption through the inability to meet the necessary SLA metrics.
CCCC framework
In this section, we present our CCCC framework. It extends our previously developed Cloud Decision Framework (CDF) [18,19,20], which provides decision support for single application placement onto a public or private cloud platform, to support enterprises in making their decision to adopt Cloud Computing for an application portfolio. The CDF supports the assessment of one application independently, whereas the CCCC framework supports the assessment of a suite or portfolio of applications in the context of application dependencies.
Cloud decision framework
The CDF uses Rule-based Reasoning (RBR) and Case-based Reasoning (CBR) to provide a cloud platform recommendation for a given application during the planning phase of cloud migration (see Fig. 1). Under normal circumstances, the RBR-based decision framework requires a business sponsor to identify a comprehensive criterion set with classifications to have a TPR provided. However, with the cloud platform decision moving towards business sponsors, it is unlikely that all the criteria in the framework will be known by the business SME for applicability or values because requirements gathering will not have been completed. When the cloud adopter is unsure of requirements or does not have access to complete information, our approach of combining RBR with CBR supports the cloud adopter in the elicitation of business requirements and cloud platform recommendation. The CBR technique uses the subset of known criteria to search the case history for similar cases and recommends the closest match to the user for adoption which includes the technical platform associated with the application requirements. As shown in Fig. 1, the decision-making process begins with the business SME developing a business case for cloud migration and requiring making a choice between multiple alternatives – traditional IT, private cloud, public cloud or combinations of them for their initiative. The decision-making process is an iterative one comprising the following three steps: Criteria Classification (CC) – a criteria can have the classification of ‘Required’ or ‘Optional’ from a cloud adopter or business SME perspective, Technical Platform Recommendation (TPR) – the resultant recommendation of public or private cloud based on the CC entries using Rules Based Reasoning (RBR), and Financial Viability Assessment (FVA) – generalised cloud run costs calculator that incorporates all the entries and formulas from service providers including the hidden costs of cloud computing.
Cloud Decision Framework using RBR and CBR
Cloud computing considerations for companies (CCCC) framework overview
The CDF as shown in Fig. 1 provides the tactical decision support necessary to decide between public and private cloud IaaS to ensure the Cloud Computing platform is fit for purpose and financially viable. However, it is inappropriate when assessing an application portfolio, since application dependencies need to be checked across the portfolio after the IaaS decision to validate that application placement will not inadvertently impact application performance or increase costs. A ‘Data Placement’ architectural decision requires a broader range of information across the application portfolio that allow application dependencies to be understood. Often poor data placement decisions lead to higher than anticipated data costs due to egress charges or underperforming applications. Regardless of where data is placed for hybrid cloud applications, it is likely to cross private and public cloud boundaries, which can trigger cloud and network charges. Data movement between the cloud platform and the data center may be priced by data volume and can add thousands of dollars per month to a Cloud Computing bill [43].
The advantage of taking an application portfolio approach during the planning phase of enterprise Cloud Computing adoption is that it often uncovers the following issues:
Application silos per business unit with a nest of interconnections are discovered that require consideration to identify the dependencies and therefore allocate applications into migration waves to ensure end users are not impacted during the migration. Waves are essentially ‘sub-projects’ or self-contained work tasks with virtual or physical server to application grouping [44].
Fragile and brittle coupling between applications such as point to point integration that have hard coded configurations that must be updated during the migration process.
Therefore, in this paper, we extend the previous CDF, which we now refer to as the CCCC framework as depicted in Fig. 2. The CCCC framework provides support for:
Cloud Computing Considerations for Companies (CCCC) Framework
Strategic decision making for application portfolios – by incorporation of two new processes of APP and APA to support Cloud Computing adoption across application portfolios to enable the identification of legacy applications suitable for cloud computing from a technical and economic perspective while understanding and allowing for their dependencies in forecasting migration and cloud run costs using:
Application Portfolio Profiling – this phase involves interviews with application stakeholders to obtain business plans for each application such as ‘retire soon’ or identify the application as strategic, followed by detailed data gathering to establish baseline information from which an APA is based to obtain TPR and FVA for each application
Application Portfolio Assessment – this phase involves identification of each application’s dependencies, application role, application affinity, cost saving opportunities such as duplicate licensing and consolidating managed services or service desks
Enterprise Cloud Computing Adoption Recommendation - expansion of the tactical streamlined decision-making to support enterprise Cloud Computing adoption:
Assess cloud adoption affordability, incorporating the hidden costs of cloud computing, using the output of the CCCC framework that enables comparison between public and private cloud costs for each application to provide stakeholders the information they may need for due diligence purposes
Assess if the savings are enough to pay for the migration and transformation of applications to Hybrid Cloud
The business case formula to determine if the planned savings cover the investment required to migrate and/or transform the applications to Hybrid Cloud is: As-Is Compute/Network/Storage costs compared with the projected public and private cloud IaaS costs for Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5. If the savings from the move to Cloud Computing in Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 cover all or most of the Application Transformation and transition costs, then Enterprise Cloud Computing adoption is considered feasible and recommended.
Application portfolio profiling
As shown in Fig. 2, the CCCC framework begins with the APP, which comprises the following steps:
Interviewing business stakeholders
In this step, key stakeholders are interviewed to obtain business plans for an application, and key success factors such as compliance with performance and availability Service Level Agreement’s (SLA) for applications once migrated.
In this step, the business application inventory is collected, including name, footprint and frequency of use. Preferably an automated data collection mechanism is implemented using Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) tools such as BMC Helix DiscoveryFootnote 1 and IBM Tivoli Application Discovery and Dependency Management.Footnote 2
Application filtering
Applications that are no longer strategic and targeted for retirement are identified. For example,
Software licensing agreements and operating system choice are reviewed for each application, and those applications that may not be fit for purpose or redundant in a cloud computing model are excluded from the assessment
For those applications that are targeted for retirement or that are no longer strategic, they are not included in the assessment
For those applications nominated as strategic, key stakeholder interviews are conducted to identify the migration method for the application and the degree of application transformation required, if any. Having completed the discovery of application data and profiling the applications, the focus can be given to confirmation of the discovered data and the application migration method: as-is or require transformation as part of the process taking into account business plans.
Capturing TPRs and FVAs
For each application included in the assessment, the TPR and FVA is tallied by the cloud adopter or business SME for their hybrid Cloud Computing platforms.
Application portfolio assessment
Next, in the APA step, the following tasks are performed:
Identification of data dependencies between applications
This step involves identifying data dependencies that influence data management requirements in the target cloud platforms, such as: data migration, master data management and reference data management are identified using automated data collection tools mentioned previously.
Identification of application affinity
This step involves identifying logical groups of applications that should be migrated together. The steps required to identify Application Affinity include:
Validation of the current physical and virtual server environment
Sizing of target environment
Identification and establishment of application linkage/communications from an ‘as-is’ environment and ‘to-be’ environment
Building an application migration wave plan based on Application Affinity and defining target architecture configurations with the aim of minimizing migration risk. This involves mapping applications to a functional map to identify any duplication in functionality in the portfolio and allocating applications to an application grouping and therefore a migration wave group.
Selection of application transformation option
This step involves determining the transformation work required to migrate to the recommended cloud platform. Example tasks include:
Identifying key opportunities for transformation to exploit the Cloud Computing platform
Implementing a security design, such as, encryption, zoning map, professional services partner access to the environment, procedures and processes
Assessment of software license/support teams
In this step, software licences and/or the application support group are assessed to identify the ones that can be retired, are surplus to requirements or can be consolidated.
Request for application migration/transformation quote
Quotes are requested for the migration and transformation for the applications identified as suitable for Cloud Computing.
Platform recommendation review
For each application, the TPR is reviewed based on their allocation to application waves. Where the TPR is changed, the FVA should be re-run and the amalgamated costs updated with the alternative platform costs.
Framework illustration
To validate the proposed CCCC framework incorporating APP and APA, we present a real-world use case scenario involving an (anonymised) medium sized banking company that provides the necessary coverage to test the proposed enhancements. The scenario involves a medium-sized (anonymised) banking company that is considering the enterprise adoption of Cloud Computing to lower its hosting costs. It is facing capacity constraints in the primary data centre both in terms of floor space and electrical power. The enterprise has a portfolio of approximately 350 high priority applications (Additional file 1) and wants to determine which ones could be migrated to the (public or private) cloud in order to reduce data centre capacity for priority applications and to lower hosting costs. The decision-makers have the following key questions regarding Cloud Computing adoption that need to be answered to help them make a strategic decision on Cloud Computing adoption:
Q1: Which applications in the portfolio are suitable for Cloud Computing?
Q2: What is the migration impact in terms of cost and duration?
Q3: What are the cost savings of moving suitable applications to the Cloud Computing?
Q4: What is the split of applications being deployed between public and private cloud?
Our CCCC framework can be used to answer Q1, Q3 and Q4 and contributes to a large degree in answering Q2. However, the estimation of the migration work and duration of the migration work needs to be estimated by the bank’s application team and is out of the scope of the CCCC framework.
As part of APP, the first step is to perform automated data discovery in the current environment – in this instance using the IBM Tivoli Application Discovery and Dependency Mapping - to gather baseline application information and dependencies, validate the information, and understand the business plans for the applications with a business SME. The data collection includes virtual server counts and configurations, identification of standard COTS applications (SAP in this case), and application dependencies where integration exists such as Active Directory. Sample output of the SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and S4/Hana application footprint and dependent applications is shown in Table 2 Example Output from Automated Application Discovery. This process of data discovery is repeated for all 350 applications.
Table 2 Example Output from Automated Application Discovery
The key data to be identified for SAP in the application portfolio is:
Upstream/Downstream dependencies of the applications – Active Directory
Complexity (Simple/Medium/Complex) & Criticality – Complex and Critical (based on interview with application owner)
Review of Application sunset schedule – SAP is strategic (based on interview with application owner)
Business Impact i.e. SLA, DR/BC – High
Following a successful discovery of data over four to 6 weeks, the output is used in the interviews with application stakeholders to validate accuracy. Any data that looks exceptional should be validated with application stakeholders. The lessons learnt in the automated application discovery are:
For accurate utilisation data, the application discovery is scheduled over a four to six-week period as it apparent when the peak periods of utilisation are. If discovery was not performed twice daily, then peak periods are at risk of being missed.
The application data is collected both during business hours and out of business hours to ensure coverage of utilisation data. If discovery is performed only during one period of the day, the peak utilisation periods could be missed.
The findings are validated with the stakeholders to determine if any of them were unexpected as discovered data may be exception for the time of year it is taken.
Technical platform recommendation
Once the baseline application data has been collected and validated with the key stakeholders, the next step is to obtain the TPR. The cloud adopter assesses each application in the portfolio against the Cloud Decision Criteria (CDC) and classifies the criteria as being ‘Required’ or ‘Optional’. Table 3 shows the example criteria classification for the SAP application. Following the criteria classification, Rules Based Reasoning (RBR) is used to obtain a platform recommendation in the TPR step. The recommended platform for the application under consideration is either public cloud or private cloud. This process is repeated for all 350 applications in the portfolio.
Table 3 Example Criteria Classification (For SAP)
Once the applications that are suited for migration have been identified, different COTS tools can be used for the automated migration of the application to the cloud. There are different types of migration scenarios including physical machine to virtual machine migration (P2V), virtual machine to virtual machine migration (V2V) and data migration. Example tools that can be used include PlateSpinFootnote 3 for P2V migration, VMWare vMotionFootnote 4 for V2V migration and NetApp toolsFootnote 5 for data migration.
In our scenario, of the 350 applications assessed, 204 applications are assessed as suitable for migration to the private cloud and 93 applications for the public cloud as shown in Table 4. The remaining 53 applications are assessed as being unsuited for cloud migration.
Table 4 Application Portfolio Technical Platform Recommendation
Financial viability assessment
With the destination Cloud Computing platform being recommended, the cloud adopter must identify the current platform sizing or footprint in terms of virtual or physical machines as those quantities are used to populate the FVA calculator. In building our FVA calculator, we looked at leading public and private cloud providers that make their calculators publicly available. We used a bottom-up approach to build the generalised FVA calculator, i.e., we use the cost criteria and formulas from publicly available calculators for both public and private cloud providers (such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, DELL VCE and Equinix) as a starting point and then add additional cost items that may be relevant to the cloud adopter’s scenario. Table 5 contains the Cloud Cost Items that are common to both cloud platform calculators.
Table 5 Public and Private Cloud Cost Items in Provider Calculators
Table 6 lists the additional cost items that do not have coverage in the cloud calculators but should be considered to gain a complete view of the one off and on-going costs. These additional items come from Rational Unified Process, Best Practices for Software Development Teams [45, 46]. The implication of not including them is to have an incomplete view of costs that will impact the business initiative and hence likely result in the project being over budget.
Table 6 Additional Cost Items Not Included in Provider Calculators
Tables 4 and 5 are used as the basis to capture the quantities for each of the cost attributes based on the application sizing, duration of the project, monitoring and management, network connectivity considerations and any custom cost attributes considered important in the comparison. Following this, the FVA can be carried out for the application. The calculator can be extended to cater for applications that require bare metal or custom features particular to public cloud provider above the IaaS offering.
Using our framework, each application’s forecast run cost is determined using our FVA calculator based on the TPR of public or private cloud (Table 7). This is repeated for each application in the portfolio in each calculator: public and private cloud. Once the forecast run costs have been calculated for each application, they are consolidated. The consolidated managed private cloud FVA is captured in Table 8 (the requirements for SAP are included with the other applications recommended for private cloud) that underpins the monthly fee. The monthly price of Managed Private Cloud derived using the FVA calculator is: $908,757 per month with 60 servers and 510 TB of data in a Managed Private Cloud replicated in two Data Centers. Similarly, the total public cloud costs for all the applications recommended for public cloud are: $215,422 per month using the FVA calculator.
Table 7 Consolidated Managed Private Cloud Financial Feasibility Assessment
The costs per month using our FVA with a combination of Amazon Web Services and DELL’s VBlock private cloud as pricing sources are calculated. This is compared with the run and support cost of the applications recommended for Cloud Computing on their existing platforms is: $1,475,000 per month (provided by the company the use case scenario applies to).
It should be noted that typically the savings obtained in the migration are required to be less than the forecast migration, transformation and transition project costs for the Cloud Computing business case to be feasible. If the savings from the move to Cloud Computing in Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 cover all or most of the Application Transformation and transition costs, then Enterprise Cloud Computing adoption is considered feasible and recommended. The savings from subsequent years could then be invested into new business opportunities, training of staff or governance and automation tools for Cloud Computing adoption. It is worth noting that, based on our criteria, moving all applications to the public cloud would not be the most suitable approach. Our CCCC framework does not attempt to capture the migration costs; hence a request of the bank’s application transformation and migration team is required to provide this. It is an essential step in the overall enterprise decision to adopt Cloud Computing because it informs the business case of the transformation and migration costs.
Once the FVA has been completed for all applications that have been selected for cloud migration, each application is reviewed and allocated one of the following categories – Migrate As-Is, Transform/Re-Platform, Re-installs and Review TPR. Some examples are given below:
SAP – The TPR is Private Cloud and is assessed as suitable. As the SAP version is current and deployed to VMWare, the decision is to Migrate As-Is to Private Cloud.
Contact Centre – The TPR is Private Cloud and is assessed as suitable. The version of the software is 2 versions behind the current version; hence the decision is to transform the software through a two-stage upgrade process.
Microsoft Outlook – The TPR is Public Cloud and is assessed as suitable.
ESRI – The TPR is Private Cloud and is assessed as suitable. The software will be re-installed in private cloud with cost effective run time costs due to the static nature of the application
Inventory - The TPR is Public Cloud and is assessed as required to be in Private Cloud due to data dependencies and integration with SAP. The target platform recommendation is changed to Private Cloud and the FVA re-run.
Table 7 below provides a summary of the transformation options for the 297 applications recommended for cloud migration.
The four migration waves are driven by the degree of transformation or the complexity of application transformation (lowest to highest) starting with the low complexity waves that don’t require a detailed assessment and obtain buy-in and agreement of implementation schedules. The subsequent migration waves are determined by the degree of application: re-install, automated migration or application transformation. The next step is to examine the data tier of the applications and review the application waves and group those applications that have data dependencies through integration in the same wave:
Wave 1: In the first wave, 151 applications comprising Web Servers and applications running on VMWare are selected for migration with the duration estimated to be 1.5 months.
Wave 2: In the second wave, 67 independent applications that require transformations are selected. The application transformation is estimated to take 3 months and the application migration is estimated to take 2 months.
Wave 3: 54 applications with dependencies are grouped together for migration in Wave 3 with a subset requiring transformation. The application transformation is expected to take 2 months and the application migration is estimated to take 3.5 months.
Wave 4: 25 applications with dependencies are grouped together for migration in Wave 4 with a subset requiring the most complex transformation. Application transformation is expected to take 4 months while migration is estimated to take 4–5 months.
The overall recommendation from our CCCC framework is to adopt Cloud Computing technology pending validation that the migration, transformation and transition project costs are met by the savings gained from the run costs and reduction in support team. This would enable the banking enterprise’s desire to meet, for example, agility and elasticity for its internet facing applications, to reduce its data centre footprint and ability to meet future business plans.
In summary, the use case scenario illustrates the CCCC framework beginning with discovering baseline application and utilisation information, determining the TPR and calculating the FVA to minimise the risk of budget overruns due to working off inaccurate information and therefore not sizing the target Cloud Computing platform correctly. Each application’s TPR is assessed for its suitability, and if changed, the FVA re-run and collated to enable an enterprise architectural decision to adopt Cloud Computing. The answers to questions 1, 3 and 4 are:
Q1: Which applications are suitable for Cloud Computing?
297 out of 350 applications in the portfolio are suitable for Cloud Computing
Q2: What are the cost savings of moving those applications to the Cloud?
The cost savings of moving those applications to Cloud Computing is $350,821/month. Additional savings of a reduction in two people in the platform support team due to a smaller footprint in the bank’s data centre has resulted in a saving of $350,000/month or $29,166/month.
93 applications are targeted for public cloud (31%) while 204 applications are targeted for the private cloud. 53 applications are left as-is.
Using the APA approach means applications can be migrated in logical groups appreciating complexity, business priority, data placement, performance, availability and dependencies to start realising savings.
This section provides a discussion of the strengths and limitations of the CCCC framework for enterprise cloud adoption and migration of legacy applications as input into IS investment measures in IT governance.
The CCCC framework provides a holistic methodology for cloud migration decision making thereby addressing a key research gap in existing work. The CCCC framework provides a methodology and decision support for legacy application assessment for cloud migration and a ROM of cloud run and migration costs to determine affordability. Common measures to evaluate IS investments are: Return on Investment (ROI) [37], Net Present Value (NPV) [34], Internal Rate of Return (IRR) [34]. The key difference in our proposed approach as compared with the common measures to evaluate IS investments is that the CCCC framework supports an initial assessment of affordability using a methodical approach with associated techniques to discover the existing environment, decide suitability of cloud platforms for the application portfolio, capture the business strategy alignment and determine a ROM for cloud run and migration cost to achieve this outcome. The output of the exercise can be used as input to the formal IS methods of evaluating and prioritising investments [29] or be input into a broader IT governance process.
The strength of the CCCC framework is that it provides decision support from a technical and economic perspective. It can then be utilised as input into traditional IS measures of investment. Alternative approaches typically provide more narrow guidance from either a technical or economic perspective. Most importantly, the CCCC framework provides coverage of private cloud in the platform decision support and financial viability that informs the cloud adopter of a recommended platform that assists in mitigating the risk of incorrect platform choice. This is imperative when several stakeholders are required to be convinced that there is enough consideration of public and private cloud options from a technical and economic perspective in the planning phase to ultimately obtain their support.
Alignment between business strategy and IT strategy as part of a blueprint is important to be captured and assessed in IT governance [10, 13]. The CCCC framework enables the alignment of a cloud strategy and business strategy for an application portfolio to be captured for each application using a combination of information captured via automated discovery and interviews with business stakeholders. This enables selection of legacy applications to be migrated based upon business plans for the enterprise.
The FVA component of the CCCC framework extends upon prior research to provide coverage for private cloud ROM estimation combined with incorporating the hidden costs according to the migration plans of the enterprise. The hidden costs provide coverage for open source or ISV software license models in cloud, quantification of vendor lock-in through forecasting data transfer and PaaS costs, identification of the duration of the dual run of the legacy platforms and new cloud platforms to manage the risk of the migration being unsuccessful, placeholders for PaaS and SaaS service model forecast of consumption and generalisation of the FVA to be applied across service providers from a public or private cloud perspective catering for commercial model choice to be aligned with business plans and application usage. Accounting for the hidden costs as part of a ROM is a key consideration when input into an enterprise’s IT governance and the decision to adopt cloud computing as those costs when added to those derived from a service provider calculator can push the forecast cloud run cost to be beyond a range the cloud adopter, enterprise or business stakeholders are willing to accept or support.
Limitations of the CCCC framework relate to the hidden costs associated with hybrid cloud adoption specifically in the scenario where a business service is delivered by applications deployed to both public and private cloud. The CCCC framework hidden costs can be extended to include the build and run costs for a component such as an SLA Manager to monitor a business service, and ensure that costs are captured to implement the standards required for consistency across platforms and management tools to minimise the risk of inconsistencies as they can increase complexity and cost.
To the best of our knowledge, our approach in this paper is the first to provide a holistic framework and methodology to enable enterprises in making and prioritising the strategic decision of enterprise cloud computing adoption in terms of affordability as input into IT governance.
Migration to cloud computing offers a way to shorten development cycles, scale at demand, and reduce operational and infrastructure expenses. As cloud adoption and therefore cloud migration of legacy applications become more prevalent, a holistic methodology for enterprise cloud computing adoption is required that can provide input into IT governance decision making. However, our literature review identified a gap in research for cloud adoption and legacy application migration with many existing approaches being fragmented with coverage from either a technical or economic perspective. Therefore, in this paper, we proposed an approach to (a) baseline application data using APP, and (b) perform quantitative analysis of applications using an APA, in order to obtain a ROM of cloud run and migration costs for an application portfolio in the planning phase of cloud migration. We extended our previously developed cloud decision framework to incorporate both APP and APA. The resulting CCCC framework provides a holistic methodology with coverage from both technical and economic perspectives in the one framework and helps an enterprise to make an informed decision regarding which legacy applications are to be migrated as part of enterprise cloud computing adoption. We validated the CCCC framework by applying it to a real-world use case scenario that provided the necessary coverage to test the framework.
The next focus of our work will be to enhance the CCCC framework to (a) assess and include the build and run costs for a SLA Manager to monitor business services where federated or hybrid cloud is used, (b) assess and define the standards required for consistency across environments and management tools to minimise the risk of an increase in complexity of managing federated or hybrid cloud, and (c) further validate the CCCC framework using additional case studies from various industries. We will also extend the CCCC framework to consider additional factors including organisational culture, skills or experience of people that influences training requirements and assess the implications for on-shore/off-shore teams.
The datasets generated during and/or analysed during the current research are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.
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Why Grilled Mormons Are in Takeshi’s Challenge
Posted on June 7, 2014 by Clyde Mandelin ‧ 36 Comments
Fergzilla sent in a question about the incredible Famicom game, Takeshi’s Challenge :
Recently, YouTube reviewer and former Game Grump JonTron has reviewed an oddball and insane Famicom game called Takeshi no Chousenjou, or Takeshi’s Challenge, which can be watched here. During his review, about 03:41 in the video, Jon noted a rather strange line of text written as “GRILLED MORMONS” and shifted to a short skit where he consults the Broble.
Given that he recorded footage of an amateur fan translation of the game, I’d normally chalk that line up to poor mistranslation. But given the unorthodox nature of Takeshi’s Challenge, I wouldn’t be surprised if the line actually intended to literally mean “grilled Mormons” in the original Japanese script.
Can you give some insight on the mysterious “grilled Mormons” sign? Is it a mistranslation as a result of misspelling or one word having more than one meaning? Or are Taito and Beat Takeshi really that insane enough to suggest such a name for a building in a video game?
I love Takeshi’s Challenge and I loved the JonTron episode of it – if you’ve never seen much about the game, you HAVE to see it here:
Anyway, as mentioned, he plays an English fan translation of the game, and at one point he comes across a building that says “GRILLED MORMONS”. Here’s the building in both Japanese and in English:
Takeshi's Challenge (FC) Takeshi's Challenge (fan translation)
When translated literally, it does indeed say “grilled Mormons” in the Japanese version, but it’s actually a joke that’s just a simple play on words:
There are restaurants in Japan that serve beef and pork offal – this food is called “horumon”.
The sign in this game basically switches the “h” part of “horumon” to an “m” to get “morumon”, or “mormon”.
As a result, the sign says something roughly like “grilled mormon” instead of “grilled offal”.
Overall, it’s a pretty basic joke – it’d be roughly like calling a hamburger a “hambooger” or calling a “fried chicken” shop a “fried wiccan” shop. Or, if you wanted to stay closer to the original and go the change-a-single-letter route, a lousy “hot dog” shop might become a “rot dog” shop, for example. Those are all terrible ideas, but you get the idea, hopefully 😛
Anyway, in Japanese, this “grilled mormon” thing is a pretty obvious, simple little joke, but when translated literally into English like this, “GRILLED MORMONS” just seems to come out of nowhere and seems to have absolutely no connection to anything – it makes no real sense for it to be there. Ideally it would’ve been better to localize the sign, but Takeshi’s Challenge IS meant to be pretty crazy, so it still fits the mood of the game. In any case, that’s the cause for the confusion among fan translation-players – it’s just a literal, unlocalized joke.
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krawky398 June 7, 2014 at 11:37 am
And now the only question that remains is if it’s ethical to eat grilled Mormons.
Panda-s1 June 7, 2014 at 11:37 am
Hmmm, I actually know quite a few Mormons who did their mission in Japan. I wonder what they’d make of this in the game. I also wonder what could have happened to Beat Takeshi to warrant such a joke.
Chris June 7, 2014 at 12:03 pm
Actually, my brother went on a mission to Japan. He laughed all the days XD
Clyde Mandelin June 8, 2014 at 9:43 am
Yeah, that’s actually a good point – I hadn’t thought of that. My guess is that maybe the Mormons got really active there during the boom in the 80s and so the name became a household word or something.
kenisu June 7, 2014 at 11:42 am
please don’t eat me
N7Kopper June 7, 2014 at 11:50 am
Butbut…
I bought the salt and ketchup already, and the barbecue is lit!
Ian Chamberlin June 8, 2014 at 4:29 pm
I guess it’s too late now then!
Well, down the hatch then, I guess.
Just pray I don’t give you the trots >:D
Benjy June 7, 2014 at 1:12 pm
Here’s a question for Mato – In the video, how did JonTron’s Japanese sound? Was it natural-sounding enough? Were there any obvious grammar mistakes? I remember from a couple of Game Grumps episodes that Jon can barely read a few words in kana if he concentrates, but I suppose those Grumpisodes were a while ago.
skyrunner14 June 7, 2014 at 3:59 pm
Ooh, ooh! I’d like to know this as well. Speaking as someone who doesn’t know much Japanese, he sounds pretty fluent, but I suppose there’d be a difference between SOUNDING fluent and actually being fluent.
It’s actually surprisingly good for someone who doesn’t know Japanese – I assume he had pronunciation guidance from someone when recording it. From what I recall, the Japanese itself was okay and sounded like it might’ve been written by someone else for him.
Bob-Bob June 7, 2014 at 1:25 pm
Perhaps an equivalent English pun could be something like “Pork AWFUL”. Geddit? Haw haw haw….I’ll show myself out…
Mesousa June 7, 2014 at 2:24 pm
I think of Arino, Inoko MAX, and Nakayama singing Rainy Shinkaichi during the karaoke part of this game during the live two-hour special of Game Center CX a lot.
John June 7, 2014 at 5:43 pm
Haha, I was thinking of Game Center CX too. Gotta love that show!
Oh man, I can’t remember if I’ve seen that special or not. I’ve had a GCCX overload over the years :O
Haha, yes. That was a fantastic episode. A game that odd is a perfect fit for the show.
Morgil June 7, 2014 at 3:59 pm
Soooooo…. What’s an Offal?
Freezair June 7, 2014 at 4:13 pm
Organ meat. Kidneys, liver, etc. In English in particular it often refers to the digestive tract: stomach, intestines, etc.
Yep, it’s organ meat and such: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offal
KingMike June 7, 2014 at 7:39 pm
I’m guessing that one passed by RHDN members, as I recall using a RHDN thread to get the sings translated. We did get one sign localized though.
パチンコ玉玉デル with the “pa” turned 90 degrees counter-clockwise.
I remember asking in a RHDN thread, someone suggested “Dick’s Ball-Busting Pachinko Parlor”, though I had to shorten it to Dick’s Pachinko.
The problem with the signs is that they are stored as 16×16 metatiles. I remember definitely running low though. Even the location names displayed at the top of the screen inside buildings are actually map data. That is also why one location is spelled “Air Port”.
Ha, I hadn’t realized that you were behind the patch, although I do faintly remember that post you mention with the sideways kanji. That’s cool – your patch is famous now!
Clyde Mandelin June 8, 2014 at 10:53 am
Actually, looking at that thread again I think I see a lot of similar puns/jokes that didn’t get noticed. I’m not sure how the final patch turned out, it’s possible you fixed them at some point, but for instance the 極東 in 極東興業 might also have some yakuza connotations, which might even fit the 愛人 picture in the boss’s office. With things like 八百長 in there and やくざ vs. やくざ, it seemed to be a big theme of the game, which fits Beat Takeshi’s love for yakuza/gangster stuff now that I think about it.
Also, I’m not really sure how the karaoke works. That is if it’s timed to the lyrics or anything (I just used the code to enable controller 2 to substitute for the mic and mash A.)
If I had known more on that (and if I knew anything about sound) I might’ve hacked it to occasionally Rickroll the player. 😀
Adamant June 8, 2014 at 10:17 am
I -think- the songs are made up of sequences of points where it needs to either register a sound or not register a sound. Every time you repeat the song, these points increase in length, meaning your timing has to be more and more exact, so failing on the third performance and having to start over again is common.
Let June 8, 2014 at 12:15 am
Off topic: I saw your name in the credits for Attack on Titan tonight, just as you said. 😀
Let June 8, 2014 at 12:13 pm
We greatly appreciate your work on the show. =D
Dan Scannell June 8, 2014 at 12:37 am
As an exmormon, I somehow feel I dodged a bullet.
Todd June 8, 2014 at 1:48 am
*sigh* Why even mention that you are an ex-Mormon if you’re not trying to start some sort of
religious flamewar in the comments? That’s how it usually starts, you know. Someone leaves a supposedly innocuous comment and all he’ll breaks loose.
*hell
Stupid autocorrect.
GH June 9, 2014 at 7:08 am
Well, let’s not jinx it either, and just appreciate some black comedy 😛
Cavery210 June 11, 2014 at 2:58 pm
Would you ever like to do a translation patch for Famicom Dectective Club Part I and 2 on the Famicom Disk System?
Clyde Mandelin June 13, 2014 at 5:37 am
I’d love to, but I don’t have the time for such major projects anymore 🙁
Lilfut June 12, 2014 at 6:51 pm
Here’s an odd question for you – there are 2 DS Japan-only fighting games – Jump Super Stars and Jump Ultimate Stars – that serve as Smash-style crossovers with Shounen Jump manga characters. The games were obviously both very difficult to license for a Western release and very popular with importers – and the second game, Jump Ultimate Stars (I haven’t played Super Stars, but it’s apparently got a lot less of this), seems like it was partially designed with importers in mind – a lot of the UI has either easy-to-understand icons or Engrish text accompanying the Japanese, and the menus are generally pretty easy to “feel around” otherwise. In your view, could this plausibly be a deliberate choice on the part of Nintendo and Ganbarion, noticing the first game’s popularity in the import market? I know the import market was at least significant enough to lead to the localization of many manga series that appeared in it, most notably Hoshin Engi.
It’s possible it’s because of the number of importers, but it’s also pretty common/normal for Japanese games to have mostly-English UIs. In fact, I was reading a Japanese article the other month about how Western developers who don’t know this put out odd-feeling releases where EVERYTHING, including UI text, is translated into Japanese. I wish I could find the article again, but basically English UI text in Japanese games feels perfectly normal after all these years.
Best Buy actually sold import versions of at least one of those Jump games, freakin Best Buy!
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Can you spot the difference? Apple’s 2019 iPhone 11 has had some improvements from the iPhone XR.
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Do we really need a new iPhone? As an iPhone XR user, I have found that many of the features on Apple’s new phone are the same as those on last year’s version.
The iPhone 11 was released on September 22, 2019, and is the latest model released by Apple.
Some similar features to the iPhone XR are shape, size, LCD display, water resistance, and weight. Other similar characteristics are lightning ports, speakers, aluminum rails, etc.
The iPhone 11 comes in a mixture of new and old colors. The colors being black, white, yellow, red, green, and purple. Green and purple are the two new colors replacing last year’s blue, and coral iPhone XR.
Despite their similarities, one major difference between the iPhone 11 and iPhone XR is the new chip. Apple claims on their website that the new chip is, “the fastest chip ever in a smartphone.”
Another visible difference, and major change is the addition of two extra cameras. This means that iPhone users can take better quality photos using an ultrawide lens. The cameras also look different because of the matte gloss finish added to the rear cameras.
The iPhone 11 has a streaming video playback battery life of up to 10 hours, which is an hour longer than the iPhone XR.
The iPhone 11 has a dual back camera with a main and ultrawide lens. This extension can capture more angles when taking photos. This new camera includes a night mode feature, and three new effects, including: Stage, Stage Mono, and High-Key Mono.
Furthermore, the front camera contains 5 more MP in the iPhone 11. The front facing camera also comes with a wide lens feature.
The image resolution and optical image stabilisation of both phones are the same. As well as the physical aperture and retina flash, yet the video resolution on the iPhone 11 is of higher quality.
The sound quality on the iPhone 11 became slightly better when Apple added Dolby Atmos. According to the Dolby website, Dolby Atmos, “creates powerful, moving audio by introducing two important concepts to cinema sound: audio objects and overhead speakers.”
The iPhone 11 is water resistant of up to 30 minutes in a 2 meter depth. This phone is also available with a new sensor, and dual sim.
The iPhone 11 has a higher battery capacity of 3110 mAh, compared to the iPhone XR’s 2942 mAh. This feature allows the iPhone 11 to charge 50% within 30 minutes.
The iPhone XR is offered with 64 GB and 128 GB. Additionally, the iPhone 11 is offered with 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB. In addition to that, 1 GB of RAM more than the iPhone XR.
A similarity between the two models are the built-in apps arranged by Apple, along with the free apps created by Apple. Additionally, both phones are provided with the same 32 languages.
Apple has reduced the price of their latest phone compared to last year’s model. For example, a 64 GB iPhone XR at its release date cost $749. However, a 64 GB iPhone 11, at its release date, costs $699.
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Senscot Bulletin: 05.02.16
February 5, 2016 Larry
Dear members and friends,
In an essay called the Lost Childhood – Graham Greene suggests that it’s the earliest stories we encounter as children which have the most impact on us. Our imaginations awaken to the promise of a world of great simplicity – in which we know all the rules. We learn, for instance, that no matter how desperate things are – a hero will arrive, brave and true, to defeat the bad guys. Some believe that humankind carries a ‘collective memory’ of this hero myth – that children are born with it.
I’ve known my fair share of real life heroes – but have also drawn inspiration from fiction – most consistently from Philip Marlowe; Raymond Chandler’s hard boiled but philosophical investigator has been a lifelong friend. Recently, I got the notion that I’d like to own a first edition (1939) of the Big Sleep – as a kind of tribute. I posted online that I would pay up to £200; responses informed that the going rate for such is between six and fourteen thousand pounds. Wow!
Evoking mid-century California, Chandler’s novels are beautifully written – but it’s the character of Marlowe which draws me back. Our struggle with the forces of darkness is ancient and eternal – Marlowe is a valiant warrior of light in a world of great simplicity; like our childhood heroes – no-one will ever beat him. Chandler wrote of Marlowe: “Down these mean streets a man must go who himself is not mean – who is not himself tarnished nor afraid”. Please tell me that one again, Mummy.
It has long been the vision of utopian thinkers that technology will gradually render work unnecessary – releasing us all to live more creatively. While it’s true that technology is replacing workers – the benefits are not being shared; our world is in the grip of an economic system which favours wealth accumulation by a tiny controlling elite; who live comfortably alongside obscene inequality. Although our society faces in the opposite direction – I find myself warming to the concept of a unconditional citizens income – been researching the idea. The sum paid to everyone would not itself be intended to fund a comfortable life – rather would be the basis of a just society – where every citizen by right has the basics of a dignified life. This Scottish Greens briefing note is a good primer; more in future weeks.
Each year, Senscot invites financial donations from readers – to contribute to the cost of producing this bulletin. Traditionally, around 100 folk give an average of £25 to become full company members. We also invite donations from individuals or organisations who simply want to support what we do (amounts between £5 and £500). To join or to donate – see members page – around 60 folk have signed so far. If you’ve donated and your name’s not on the list, please email karina@senscot.net
Interesting article from the USA about the evolving philanthropy industry over there – massive sums of money – but questionable public benefit. Impact investors, seeking financial, alongside social returns, can displace funds going to real charities. The Gates Foundation (the biggest) has assets of 42 billion dollars – some of it invested in companies which perpetuate world problems. Its Giving Pledge has been signed by 137 billionaires and increasingly the rich elite are influencing international development policy; this raises issues of democracy; public transparency; oversight etc.
Free society is protected by strong independent media; the Herald’s apparent failure to support their journalist, Graham Spiers, in his dispute with Rangers FC is worrying. It’s unfortunate that a football team is involved – because it raises emotions which distract from the central issue: that editorial integrity can be compromised by corporate clout. The continuous decline of Scotland’s print media should concern us all.
John Swinney is locked in important talks with the treasury about Scotland’s fiscal framework – who will blink first? During those decades we were ruled by a ‘branch office’ of the Labour Party – there was always the suspicion that Scottish interests were being compromised to London’s needs. I find it helpful that our SNP Govt. has no such ambivalence.
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Social Investment Scotland, this week, launched its new Social Enterprise Supplier Development Academy – in partnership with ASDA. This new initiative, funded through ASDA’s carrier bag charges, is the first of its kind in the UK and will see 8 Scottish-based SEs benefit from grant funding and an extensive programme of support to get their products on the shelves of one of the UK’s leading supermarkets. Closing date for applications is Monday 14th March 2016.
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This is the opening sentence of Graham Greene’s essay, the Lost Childhood:
“Perhaps it is only in childhood that books have any deep influence on our lives. In later life we admire, we are entertained, we may modify some views we already hold, but we are more likely to find in books merely a confirmation of what it is in our minds already; as in a love affair it is our own features that we see reflected flatteringly back."
He ends it with this verse from the poem Germinal by AE (pseudonym for George William Russell).
"In ancient shadows and twilights where childhood had strayed,
The world’s great sorrows were born and its heroes were made.
In the lost boyhood of Judas – Christ was betrayed."
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Diving into the food scene on the Big Island and Maui
Hilo Farmer's Market
— Daeja Fallas, Hawaii Tourism Authority
By Stacy Brooks , Special to the Star Tribune
We had traveled almost 4,000 miles to spend our Saturday morning admiring Hawaiian-grown produce at the Hilo Farmers Market, and it was worth the trip.
Giant avocados were stacked behind hand-lettered signs proclaiming their buttery texture and ripeness. Piles of papayas leaned into bunches of bananas. Turmeric and ginger roots were lightly dusted with soil, contrasting with the slick glossiness of the star fruit. There were plastic bags stuffed with calamansi, a small citrus fruit resembling a lime, and bins filled with purple sweet potatoes.
Browsing through a selection of fruits and vegetables definitely isn’t the postcard version of a Hawaiian vacation. But in many ways, agriculture is just as important to Hawaii as the sunsets, sandy beaches and palm trees that symbolize the state.
For centuries, Hawaii has been shaped by farming. Polynesians brought taro, bananas and breadfruit when they settled the islands around 400 A.D. In the 19th century, European-Americans established sugar cane and pineapple plantations. Over the decades, agricultural jobs brought Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Filipino and Korean immigrants to Hawaii, creating a rich multicultural society. Today, agritourism — including tours, farm stays and more — is a growing sector of the state’s tourism industry.
My husband, Mike, and I had gotten glimpses of Hawaii’s agriculture side on previous trips, from spotting taro fields on Kauai to enjoying a plate of locally grown papaya and dragonfruit at our bed-and-breakfast. This time, I sought out local food. Freezing temperatures had recently ended the growing season in Minnesota, and I wasn’t ready to give up on fresh local produce just yet. So during our nine-day vacation to the Big Island and Maui, we took farm tours and stopped at roadside fruit stands.
On the island of Hawaii, the Big Island, we stayed at an Airbnb with breadfruit, orange and lime trees and a resident flock of chickens in the backyard. Then there was the main event: the Hilo Farmers Market, held in Hilo’s historic downtown on the eastern side of the Big Island.
Most days of the week, the Hilo Farmers Market is a sedate affair, with a dozen or so growers offering tropical fruit and a handful of vegetables, plus a few craft and souvenir vendors when a cruise ship is in port. But on Wednesdays and Saturdays, more than 200 farmers, artisans, crafters, retailers and food vendors set up booths.
We spent a Saturday morning wandering the market’s aisles, captivated by the brilliantly colored fruit and the thwack of a vendor splitting coconuts with a machete.
The market’s prepared food vendors reflected Hawaii’s cultural diversity. Offerings included Filipino lumpia, Thai spring rolls and Japanese bento boxes with artfully arranged pieces of meat, vegetables and rice. Several food vendors also offered Spam musubi, a uniquely Hawaiian snack made by wrapping nori, a sheet of dried seaweed, around white rice and a thin slice of Spam.
In addition to eating locally grown food, we also wanted to learn about how it was grown and processed. Many of Hawaii’s farms and food production facilities offer tours, from the very touristy visitor center at the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corp. on the Big Island to private tours at small family farms all over the state.
Biting into coffee beans
The Big Island is famous for its coffee, most notably the Kona variety from the western side of the island, but beans are grown across the island in eight of its 10 microclimates. We saw how the crop is cultivated and processed with a behind-the-scenes tour at Hilo Coffee Mill, which processes and packages coffee for over 70 small coffee farms. The owners also grow their own coffee on-site, so we got a chance to sample a raw coffee cherry straight off the tree — it tasted more like a bell pepper than a latté.
Our tour guide explained that what actually goes into your cup is the coffee bean, or the pit at the center of the fruit. After the coffee cherries are harvested, the pulp is removed from the beans, and the beans are then dried, roasted and eventually milled into ground coffee.
Another delicious crop growing in popularity on the Big Island is cacao, the main ingredient in chocolate. Puna Chocolate Co. owns cacao orchards near Hilo and Kona and offers tours at both locations. It also operates a downtown Hilo shop stocked with chocolate bars and cocoa mix. The store sells made-to-order drinks featuring locally grown coffee and chocolate, including hot chocolate, cocoa tea and sipping chocolate, which is thicker than hot chocolate and has a rich, gritty intensity.
Eating and driving on Maui
On Maui, we found local food along the Hana Highway, famous for its sharp curves, lush tropical scenery and picturesque one-lane bridges. The steady stream of tourist traffic has inspired many enterprising locals to set up food stalls and fruit stands. Hana Farms is one of the more elaborate, with an adjacent grill serving lunch and produce, preserves and bakery items (the chocolate macadamia nut cookies are a must). Another option, Hana Fresh, is operated by a health clinic and offers certified organic produce, vegetable-packed lunch entrees and fruit-forward smoothies.
More common along the Hana Highway are self-serve fruit stands, with homemade signs and a small assortment of produce. Some resemble bookshelves, with a roof and screen door to keep out the elements and pests; others are simply a wooden table heaped with fruit. At a pay-what-you-wish stand just past Haleakala National Park, Mike loaded up on lilikoi, a bright yellow variety of passion fruit. Back at our rental condo in Kihei, he strained the seeds out of the pulp, added sugar, and cooked it down into a thick orange syrup that we drizzled over ice cream.
We also found local produce at the supermarket. Grocery shopping in Hawaii is an exercise in sticker shock (expect $5 boxes of cereal and gallons of milk that ring up close to $6) but the locally grown options in the produce section are often a bargain. We stocked up on avocados for breakfast and apple bananas by the bunch. A variety originally hailing from Central and South America, apple bananas are smaller than the Cavendish bananas that are a staple on the mainland. I’m not usually a fan of bananas, but the firm texture and slight tang of apple bananas make them one of my favorite fruits.
On Maui, we spent a morning at Surfing Goat Dairy. Visitors can take a 30-minute tour of the farm and dairy or opt for an extended “grand dairy tour,” which includes hand-milking a goat, leading the herd to pasture and interactions with the friendly animals.
Although the goat breeds raised at the farm originated in Europe and mainland United States, the goats have adapted well to a tropical existence, grazing on the farm’s pastures and being milked twice a day. Their milk is used to make the dairy’s 25 varieties of fresh and aged cheeses. After a sampling marathon, we decided our favorites were the chèvre flavored with fresh garlic chives and the quark (a spoonable German cheese) mixed with lilikoi, cane sugar and honey.
Drinking in pineapple
Our final agritourism activity was inspired by Hawaii’s most iconic crop: the pineapple. While the fruit is one of the state’s most popular motifs, it originated in South America — Costa Rica, Brazil and the Philippines are top producers today. Hawaii’s current pineapple industry is a small fraction of what it once was, and it primarily exists to supply the local market and tourists.
But demand for local pineapples is strong, thanks to the state’s burgeoning microdistilling industry; the fruit’s high sugar content means that it can easily be distilled into vodka, gin and other spirits.
Haliimaile Distilling Co. — across the street from fields of Maui Gold pineapples — calls for hyperlocal sourcing. About one pineapple is used per bottle of vodka, although the fruity taste is lost during distillation. “After all, regular vodka doesn’t taste like French fries,” quipped our distillery tour guide.
Our guide went on to explain some of the pros and cons of distilling in a tropical climate. Thanks to the warm temperatures, fermentation is faster, but aging spirits is a challenge. Barrels have an unfortunate tendency to explode if the storage facility isn’t carefully climate-controlled.
We wrapped up our tour by sampling Haliimaile’s spirits, ranging from a Kona coffee-infused rum to whiskey blended with distilled pineapple.
Browsing roadside fruit stands and sipping whiskey isn’t the postcard version of Hawaii, and it might not be everyone’s ideal island getaway. But for us, meeting local producers, seeing how some of our favorite foods are grown and enjoying samples along the way gave our vacation the flavor we traveled to Hawaii to find.
Stacy Brooks is a Minneapolis-based food and travel writer. She blogs at tangledupinfood.com.
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Dream Project 1.5: The Fortress of Dreams
November 28, 2009 Blogs, Roleplayingd&d 4e, dream project, tabletop rpgsGregory Avery-Weir
This is a summary of my ongoing Dungeons & Dragons Fourth Edition game, played with some friends from college over the internet using MapTool and Teamspeak.
When we last left our game, the citizens of Meersha had fled a dragon who had taken over their town, heading north to the city of Decolay, which had been out of contact for years. When they arrived, in the midst of a thunderstorm, they found the city partly burned, with scattered fires and little signs of life.
The caravan was guarded by five people:
Etzlojek, kobold rogue and lover of fine things, adopted by the town’s general store owner
Eva, student of the local ritual mage and magic shop owner, who seems like a perfectly normal human wizard
Donaar, dragonborn warlock, who ended up in town after his home city was overrun by undead
Diesa, dwarven fighter, who was visiting family in town
Sully, formerly-retired half-elf paladin of Erathis and party NPC, who ran the tavern in Meersha.
This is the second half of level one.
Continue reading Dream Project 1.5: The Fortress of Dreams →
Dream Project 1.0: The Flight from Zekleinenezzar
Over the past couple of months, I’ve been running a mostly-weekly Dungeons & Dragons Fourth Edition game over the internet using MapTool and TeamSpeak. Generally, these tools have served us well, with the biggest problem being the voice chat; it makes conversation flow very awkward, with some people stumbling over other people’s sentences due to lag, and other people often unintelligible due to mic issues. MapTool is a bit clumsy, but it gets the job done.
For a while, I’ve wanted to run a tabletop game where the play shifted between a dark, gritty, waking struggle for survival and a wondrous, fanciful dream world that the player characters entered when they slept. This is not that campaign, but it uses the “dream world” motif that I’ve incorporated into several of my games. Below the fold, I’ll give a summary of the first part of the campaign for those who are interested.
Before then, however, I should discuss my current feelings on D&D4e. First, the combat system is a lot of fun and very slick, but it requires a lot of effort and attention to keep it from becoming a tactical strategy game. In the game so far, players basically just say “I’m using Scorching Burst” or “I’ll do a Deft Strike.” I much prefer a game where players describe their actions with more flavor and color, and often do actions that aren’t straight from their power list. I’ll work to encourage this in the future.
Second, I still don’t have a handle on Skill Challenges. They make sense on paper: a way to structure non-combat encounters to have the same randomness, flow, and structure as combat encounters. However, in practice they feel very clunky. Twice I’ve had a single character take lead on a major NPC conversation, and instead of having them make repeated Diplomacy checks, I’ve just roleplayed it out. Maybe I need to make the Skill Challenge mechanics more explicit; maybe I need to abandon them altogether.
Finally, the XP system feels slow. Ten encounters between levels is a lot. I’ll be giving double experience in 4e in the future, just to restore a sense of progression to the game.
Now, for the story so far. This is the first half of level 1.
Continue reading Dream Project 1.0: The Flight from Zekleinenezzar →
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Driver's Examination
Wed, 3 May 1995 10:18:25 -0400
Got this today from a different discussion group. I cleaned it up a
little by chaging one word and bleeping another, but what the heck -
there's no copyright on it. - Jim Melko
__________________ Forwarded Message _________1/5________________
Date: Mon, 1 May 1995 20:28:23 -0400
From: Gwen Eckman <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Why it takes a license to drive
The following are a sampling of REAL answers received on exams given by
the California Department of Transportation's driving school.
Q: Do you yield when a blind pedestrian is crossing the road?
A: What for? He can't see my license plate.
Q: Who has the right of way when four cars approach a four-way stop at the same
time?
A: The pick up truck with the gun rack and the bumper sticker saying, "Guns
don't kill people. I do."
Q: What are the important safety tips to remember when backing your car?
A: Always wear a condom.
Q: When driving through fog, what should you use?
A: Your car.
Q: How can you reduce the possibility of having an accident?
A: Be too drunk to find your keys.
Q: What problems would you face if you were arrested for drunk driving?
A: I'd probably lose my buzz a lot faster.
Q: What changes would occur in your lifestyle if you could no longer drive
lawfully?
A: I would be forced to drive unlawfully.
Q: What are some points to remember when passing or being passed?
A: Make eye contact and wave "hello" if he/she is cute.
Q: What is the difference between a flashing red traffic light and a flashing
yellow traffic light?
A: The color.
Q: How do you deal with heavy traffic?
A: Heavy psychedelics.
Q: What can you do to help ease a heavy traffic problem?
A: Carry loaded weapons.
Q: Why would it be difficult to be a police officer?
A: It would be tough to be a ****head all day long.
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Re: a SACO heading question
"Farris, David" <[log in to unmask]>
Carl and Adam,
I have been reading with interest this morning your postings.
Adam, thank you for including that paragraph about Canadian Subject Headings.
I will consider adding a heading for Middle Eastern Canadians to CSH.
David Farris
Rédacteur / Editor, Canadian Subject Headings
Description des ressources / Resource Description
Bibliothèque et Archives Canada / Library and Archives Canada
550, boul. de la Cité, Gatineau QC
Canada K1A 0N4
Téléphone / Telephone : 819-953-6810
Télécopieur / Facsimile : 819-934-6777
www.collectionscanada.gc.ca
Sent: April 13, 2010 5:37 PM
Subject: Re: [PCCLIST] a SACO heading question
Years ago I proposed the heading Icelandic Canadians and the heading was not approved and I was reminded that LCSH only establishes headings for ethnic groups within the U.S. The Subject Headings Manual does make this clear in instruction sheet H 1919.5 Nationalities:
1. General procedures
b. Use of geographic subdivision. These headings are used only to designate the presence of nationalities outside their native countries.
Therefore, they are never assigned without local subdivision. Whenever a nationality heading is assigned, further subdivide it by the place where the presence of the nationality is being discussed, for example, Germans--Brazil.
With the exception of American ethnic groups, specific nationalities in foreign countries are designated in this manner, rather than by composite names such as German Brazilians.
Note: Do not confuse this type of prohibited composite nationality name with names for true ethnic groups, i.e. groups with a common cultural and linguistic heritage, whose names are by chance in composite form, such as French-Canadians.
2. Procedures for nationalities in the United States.
a. Establishing and assigning headings. Establish headings for individual nationalities living in the United States in the composite form [...] Americans (May Subd Geog), for example, Japanese Americans (May Subd Geog), German Americans (May Subd Geog). Do not hyphenate these headings.
These headings represent the permanent residents of the United States, including naturalized citizens. For aliens living in the United States, students from abroad, etc., assign a heading of the type described in the general procedures section on pp. 1-2 of this instruction sheet, for example, Japanese--United States, Germans--United States.
Therefore, in LCSH to bring out the concept of Middle Eastern Canadians, you must assign:
Middle Easterners--Canada.
Library and Archives Canada, on the other hand, does establish composite headings for nationalities in Canada. You can search Canadian Subject Headings online to see what they have used in CSH, and you could assign their headings in your records as long as you code them as coming from CSH (6XX second indicator value 5). CSH does not have a heading for Middle Eastern Canadians, however.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Adam L. Schiff
Principal Cataloger
University of Washington Libraries
http://faculty.washington.edu/~aschiff
On Tue, 13 Apr 2010, Horne, Carl Stanley wrote:
> Dear SACO colleagues,
> At Indiana U. Library we need a subject heading for a book about Canadians of Middle Eastern ancestry, something like "Middle Eastern Canadians". There is an authorized heading for "Middle Eastern Americans". Among Canadians, however, the only subject headings I find are "French Canadians" and "Canadians, English-speaking". I would have thought that long, long since there would be a heading for "Ukrainian Canadians", to take one example.
> In deference to Libraries & Archives Canada (and to Canadian multiculturalism, perhaps), are such headings simply not made? If not, how can a cataloger express the concept? Are such headings made only for ethnic groups in the U.S. -- I also find no analogous headings for ethnic groups among Australians. In looking through the Subject Cataloging Manual I don't find anything that specifically prevents such headings.
> Thanks in advance for any shed-able light.
> Carl Horne
> Slavic and Central Eurasian Cataloger
> & NACO/SACO Liaison
> Indiana University Library
> Bloomington, IN 47408
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Brand Matters
To begin on a slightly more melancholy note this week, we've had quite a few losses lately, haven't we?
The reaction of the masses to the passing of an icon (and in this case, two icons) is always an interesting social study. Celebrity deaths seem to bring out strangely raw emotions in people. How many in the world truly knew Farrah Fawcett? Or Michael Jackson, for that matter? Not many. But as with any celebrity, each gathered legions of fans, admirers, and in some cases, detractors, in their wakes. That familiar, albeit unwelcome, tug of grief at one or both of their deaths was felt around the world.
I don't want to go into the ways these two celebrities differed—they're too numerous to mention and we all have other things to do today. However, there was one striking similarity between both Farrah and Michael that struck me.
The hair. The glove. Separate entities, sure, but symbols of one thing: Their work might have been the medium, but their style senses were their brands.
Whether you loved it or hated it, Farrah's feathered, winged coif was adored and replicated by women (and men) for most of the 70s and early 80s. It helped her become the standout star during her short stint on Charlie's Angels, defined her iconic red-bathing suit photograph on the cover of Life magazine, and catapulted her hairstylist to international acclaim. You might be saying to yourself, "It's just hair." But let's not forget a more-recent example of a coif gone wild: "The Rachel," circa 1994. Seemingly instantly, every woman you knew was rocking Jennifer Aniston's shag. Farrah was the original, and her signature style spawned imitators around the globe.
Same goes for Michael Jackson. Regardless of how ridiculous the pieces sound out of context—epaulets, loafers with white socks, red leather and the solitary sequined glove—together, they conjure up the man, the myth, the legend that was Michael Jackson at a time when he was nothing more than the undisputed King of Pop. His unique style of dress became his mark, lovingly replicated by fans everywhere.
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in Detective Stories , Mysteries & Thrillers by Mal Warwick
Another masterful detective story from John Sandford
Lucas Davenport‘s talented investigative crew at the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (“others investigate bad guys, we apprehend them”) is dispersed throughout the country when all hell breaks loose with the discovery of a long-forgotten cistern containing the bones of more than a dozen murder victims. As the Bureau’s preeminent investigator, Lucas is drawn into the case despite his involvement in getting to the bottom of the high-profile disappearance of a Ponzi scheme operator and millions of dollars stolen from his clients.
Field of Prey (Prey #24) by John Sandford
While Lucas’ crew — Virgil Flowers, Del Capslock, Shrake and Jenkins — remain engaged in Florida, Texas, and Wisconsin, each of them pursuing a major case, Lucas edges his way into teaming up with a young Deputy Sheriff in the county where the cistern is located. The deputy, an intelligent young woman who is also blonde (check) and extremely attractive (check), proves to be resourceful and shrewd. Lucas encourages her to apply to the Bureau, so no reader of the “Prey” series should be surprised to see her turn up in a future novel. (For the record, her name is Catrin Mattlock. Remember: you read it here first.)
The central plot of Field of Prey is essentially a standard police procedural that traces the ups and downs, the sideways moves and ceaseless delays of an investigation into identifying a suspect who soon emerges clearly as a serial rapist-murderer. However, Sandford’s agile plotting and character development allow him to fold in several intriguing sub-plots that provide both distraction and depth to the story. This novel represents the work of a master craftsman at the peak of his talent.
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Lexus RC F: First GenerationUSA
Lexus RC F Track Edition Priced at $96,650 in USA
Posted by krew on April 4th, 2019
Lexus USA has announced that the RC F Track Edition will start at $96,650 and will be limited to 50 units country-wide for the 2020 model year.
This $32,000 upgrade over the standard RC F adds a number of features to the coupe, including a carbon fiber hood, roof, and rear wing, reduced weight, Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, 19-inch BBS forged alloy wheels and a titanium exhaust.
(The starting price for the standard 2020 RC F was also announced at $64,750 USD.)
ssun30
It's a limited edition car so they charge a big premium for the rarity factor. But it's not a very convincing car for its rarity. I would say it's limited production because they are not confident with sales so they don't lose face if sales figures don't look good.
F1 Silver Arrows
I'll happily move on with Mercedes-Benz and Porsche (and surprisingly but not fully there yet, BMW are starting to catch up in some regards) and I won't look back.
Please do so, and I am not saying this with a negative tone. You should know very well that the way they do business makes them a very unlikable company. I like the brand because I am not a car enthusiast. I just care about electrics and hybrids that kind of stuff, things they are good at. I know it could be very painful to like this brand if you are a hardcore enthusiast. So why not jump ship and not let the company's way of business bother your life.
Please do so, and I am not saying this with a negative tone. You should know very well that the way they do business makes them a very unlikable company. I like the brand because I am not a car enthusiast. I just care about electrics and hybrids that kind of stuff, things they are good at. I used to absolutely hate the brand for their open opposition to electrics, and only changed my stance after they changed the narrative.
I know it could be very painful to like this brand if you are a hardcore enthusiast. So why not jump ship and not let the company's way of business bother your life.
I like your genuine honesty. But the reason why I grew to love Lexus vehicles is because I actually grew up with Toyotas my entire life. Lexus was a great brand to attract enthusiasts with their great products (being sporty or luxurious, both sides attracted customers because of how good they were at it). Me being the automotive and racing nut that I am, the TMC family was just great to experience. I was also in love with Lexus because I love reliable vehicles. Their reliability and their dependability gives one an opportunity to relax and enjoy driving without having to worry to drag it to the dealership or the shop. It's a reason why I dislike Land Rover Vehicles (Jaguar to a lesser extent), and have no respect for subpar brands. The only other reliable luxury brand in the world out there other than Lexus is Porsche, with Mercedes close behind them (BMW are in the ballpark as well with their inline-six and V12 engines). I will still stick around to see what they're going to announce. But if I see that they're going to sit on their hands for the next few years, I'll be disappointed but there are marques like Porsche where they are extremely reliable but offer a level of luxury and performance that is just right.
I am quite aware you are extremely into the electric vehicle trend and what goes on in China (they're adopting EVs more than anyone else). But I was taken by surprise how you said you aren't a car enthusiast by any means. But it makes sense because a lot of TMC customers want something with no thrills, no frills. I will bring up my view to all this electrification mess that manufacturers are rushing to, and that I strongly believe hybrids are the future and not EV's. I don't believe we are running out of oil and gas very soon like many people are mentioning. I do think conserving and taking care of the planet is a must but EVs seem to be a waste in terms of manufacturing, creates a bigger mess, has a shorter lifespan than hybrids and ICE engines, and pollute so much more than normal ICE and hybrid vehicles. If anything, I expect NA engines or simply ICE engines to stay for a long time still, as they're getting very economical and are becoming better performers each and every single day. However I do believe in a future with hybrids. The extremely long range is helpful, the performance from a hybrid is great, and it doesn't need an explanation, we have seen and know of many examples by now. And with more focus on developing better and batteries with greater range, and do it in a way that produces less pollution, along with a tried, true, and tested ICE engine, it just makes more sense. Our cars just don't pollute that much anymore, and even the ones that do, contribute to almost nothing in terms of the pollution we're producing (most of it coming from factories, waste, landfills, etc.).
I will bring up my view to all this electrification mess that manufacturers are rushing to, and that I strongly believe hybrids are the future and not EV's. I don't believe we are running out of oil and gas very soon like many people are mentioning. I do think conserving and taking care of the planet is a must but EVs seem to be a waste in terms of manufacturing, creates a bigger mess, has a shorter lifespan than hybrids and ICE engines, and pollute so much more than normal ICE and hybrid vehicles. If anything, I expect NA engines or simply ICE engines to stay for a long time still, as they're getting very economical and are becoming better performers each and every single day. However I do believe in a future with hybrids. The extremely long range is helpful, the performance from a hybrid is great, and it doesn't need an explanation, we have seen and know of many examples by now. And with more focus on developing better and batteries with greater range, and do it in a way that produces less pollution, along with a tried, true, and tested ICE engine, it just makes more sense. Our cars just don't pollute that much anymore, and even the ones that do, contribute to almost nothing in terms of the pollution we're producing (most of it coming from factories, waste, landfills, etc.).
I have to agree with this. I check daily InsideEV's content for interesting articles (hard to find 80% their content is bs and biased, sometimes articles and comment section are so biased it's like political extremists) and have learned that in some point we will achieve a society where transportation makes zero emission (read: moving yourself produces no emissions, making machine that moves you produce emissions). How far is it? I think 30-100 years. Also, in my opinion, BEV is not the way. FCV technology is far superior when you consider practicality. Hydrogen can be produced on site with no emissions, it takes no time to fuel a big truck and range is not affected by temperature.
But talk about EVs is useless in our time. There's no sense to make expensive cars for 1% and expect that everybody else would buy it. People like Elon Musk don't consider that there are people in the world that can't even afford the cheapest car in any manufacturers line-up. We should push for better ICE technology like downsizing turbo, start and stop, clean diesel and Skyactiv-X. As these technologies become mainstream, consumers in emerging markets like in India or Nigeria could buy entry level cars equipped with these technologies or import used from more developed countries.
Self-charging hybrid is great invention. I'm so proud of Toyota to bring it into the market. It cuts emissions by half compared to the best ICE engines (excluding Skyactic-X)! The best part is the Japanese philosophy behind it: make it for everyone. 75k Nissan GTR is way better than 200k Bugatti. They make cars for people. Toyota hybrids are really only eco cars that everyone in the first world could afford.
Future is bright since Toyota helped small Japanese manufacturers to bring hybrids to market. Also, Honda and Nissan are pushing Series hybrid to the global market. With these, I think we could see a 10% cut in emissions from cars in a couple of years in certain markets.
But in the end, we should focus on cutting emissions from freight and industry. Think this: there has been talking in Finland to forbid ICE cars in 2030, but in reality, cars account around 19% emission whilst single SSAB steel factory accounts for 10%. By 2030 emissions from cars could be less than half from now simply because of the adaptation of more efficient technologies.
I appreciate @F1 Silver Arrows , @ssun30 , @flexus your candid respectful exchange of opinions! You help make our site exceptional!
Awe thank you. People like you, @Gecko and @Carmaker1 continue to remind me why this site is so special. If I do ever leave Lexus, but I will never leave this community.
spwolf
I am pretty sure @ssun30 is by our standards a car enthusiast :)
As to MB, at least in Europe, latest gen is again bottom of the barrel reliability, I think C class finished last in this years UK survey on dependability with biggest number of serious issues that prevented car to be started.
As to the EVs, they are coming because governments around the world are investing billions in subsidizing them... so cost is being reduced significantly together with large subsidies that reduce that price, so for instance 530e ends up being similar or same or lower price than 530d, despite costing a lot more to produce.
maiaramdan
@F1 Silver Arrows
praise, you nailed it, Toyota and Lexus want a recognition without working for it !
Lexus missed a complete lineup
Only LS / ES where's the IS / the rumoured 4 door coupe GS / the LQ / GQ aka 7 / 5 seaters
The LX / GX BOF lineup
Even the RX / NX are based on ancient dinosaurs wheelbase
Next RC with no Frankenstein comprising
LCCF
GS-F next generation
ISF based on new one
RCF based on new one
RCC based on new one
RCCF based on new one
LQF
GQF
And for Toyota really a lot a lot
Lets get back to RC F and RC F Track Edition, my friends! :D
^^ Yessir. Though let's be honest, this talk was relevant because this is how so many non-LEs think when they see this car.
But yeah, back on track. Heh. I just realized I made a pun.
Faisal Sheikh
Coming from an actual RCF owner, it is not a compromise at all. End result is a brilliant chassis that handles extreme loads with high torsional rigidity. The entire chassis is constructed as a unibody just like any other chassis. Just the initial design was using existing three chassis to make one out of it since a brand new platform would have costed more.
The extra weight is due to extra chassis rigidity over and above what a normal performance based chassis would be. The reason for that is, the original plan was to make a convertible without the need for added reinforcements (since the chassis/B-pillar are not there on the Convertible). Still, that extra chassis rigidity makes the car far more confidence inspiring at the limit. The added weight is not because of the Frankenstein chassis, but because a convertible was planned as well.
Glowing praises for it.
https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2020-lexus-rc-f-track-edition-first-drive-review/
The Lexus RC F Track Edition Deserves the Name
We go for a few hot laps in the most aggressive Lexus since the LFA.
By: Nelson Ireson Photography by: The Manufacturer April 4, 2019PreviousThe Track Edition’s extra diet consisted mostly of reducing rotational and unsprung masses, which pay off even more than sprung mass in terms of dynamics. The biggest single weight savings comes from Brembo carbon-ceramic rotors, which drop a total of 48.5 pounds compared to the steel units. An additional 1.5 pounds are saved at each corner by the fitment of 19-inch forged BBS wheels based on those of the RC F GT3 race car. Titanium exhaust components save another 15 pounds, mostly at the rear of the car, and carbon fiber is used in several additional places to save weight and add rigidity, the roof, hood, and rear bulkhead brace being the primary components.
But it’s not all about weight, even for a Track Edition car. If you want to go fast, you need power, and the RC F Track Edition has it by the bucketful. Lexus claims the Track sports the best power-to-weight ratio in its segment, with 472 horsepower and a claimed curb weight of 3,781 pounds returning a figure of eight pounds per pony. Yet despite its power-to-weight figure and despite Lexus shortening the final-drive ratio from 2.97 to 3.13, the sensation of power delivery is more gradual than explosive, largely because the RC F is powered by a normally aspirated V-8 instead of using forced induction like its competition. The engine unleashes its might with a pleasing rise and peak that combines with a glorious sound to make for an exciting on-track experience, even if it does lack some of the low-end shove of the torquier turbos. The RC F Track Edition’s meaty V-8 is rated for just 395 lb-ft of torque.
Driving the Track Edition back-to-back with the standard 2020 RC F at The Thermal Club near Palm Springs, California, was eye-opening. The updates to the 2020 model make even the standard RC F a friendlier and livelier dance partner, but the Track Edition upgrades take the RC F from track-capable to track-ready. The difference is immediately apparent and appreciated even more after a few laps have heat-soaked the brakes and left the standard car’s pedal feeling long and soft, even if they’re still plenty able to stop the car. The Track Edition’s upgraded brakes are indefatigable, and the carbon rotors and beefy (yet lightweight) six-piston front Brembo calipers make the car much more confidence-inspiring on the track, while retuned brake-pedal travel improves precision in application.
On track the power is ample, and the rear is always ready to rotate the nose toward the apex at turn-in, a tendency that’s easier to modulate this time around thanks to the almost perfectly linear throttle mapping—there’s no more artificially boosted throttle application in Sport+ mode. Likewise, the steering is neither too light nor too heavy, and inputs yield the expected outputs, with enough feel to have confidence in pushing the front end toward its grip limit. In all, the RC F Track Edition feels like it belongs on track as much as any other luxury sport coupe in its price range, and that’s quite a compliment, considering it shares space with the BMW M4 Competition and AMG C63 S.
Unfortunately, despite the images you see here, there weren’t enough cars yet built for us to also get drive time on public roads, so we can’t tell you how that track-tuned strength translates to the street, or if it’s a detriment to the overall comfort, quietness, and long-haul steadiness of the regular RC F. Hopefully we’ll get another crack at it soon—and for a much longer stint.
Until then, we’ll leave it at this: Our short drive indicates the 2020 Lexus RC F Track Edition is the RC F you’ve been waiting for. If you have the $97,675 burning a hole in your pocket, you won’t have to wait long. The additional cars we hoped would be at the event are now rolling off the assembly line and will be hitting dealerships soon.
zeusus
And non-LEs also pissed on the LFA until Jeremy Clarkson said it was hands down his favorite super car of all time. Who cares about what they think, as they clearly cannot think for themselves.
Hopefully someone can make a distinct argument for what exactly the RCF Track Edition is missing for the price offered.
Interestingly, my RCF Invidia full catback exhaust with titanium burnt blue tips is louder than the track edition RCF titanium exhaust. The video still does not do justice to how it sounds in real life. Many more textures and layers.
p.s. Yes, as from the chatter, there were flock of boys and girls from the shop that came out to make videos as soon as my RCF came out of the garage
But I was taken by surprise how you said you aren't a car enthusiast by any means.
I'm just not the stereotypical 'I WANT FAST CARS GIVE ME ALL THE POWER!" enthusiast. My hobby is offroading (used to do amateur rallying) and in that respect I am very upset with Toyota's recent strategies with their BOF vehicles and you know I always criticize them for that. I also hypermile all the time which some say is a branch of car enthusiasts.
But even then I genuinely think the RC-F TE is an underwhelming performance car especially for a limited edition.
I will bring up my view to all this electrification mess that manufacturers are rushing to, and that I strongly believe hybrids are the future and not EV's.
It's a long story that is irrelevant to this thread, but you are right the near future belongs to hybrids. However here it's just a terminology thing, in the EV industry when we are talking about EVs we include all types of electrified vehicles (HEV/PHV/EREV/BEV/FCV). We don't really care which type wins in the end because they all buy motors, power electronics, batteries, wiring, all the stuff.
Bro then you shouldn't say you aren't a car enthusiast because to me what you just said SCREAMS as a true car enthusiast. Those people who you mentioned are F&F 13 year olds with access to the parent's internet, goes and comments on YouTube about how the new Supra needed a 25 year old 2JZ with 1000 horsepower out of the gate and the STU STU STU STU STUUUUUUU. No. I call those people overprivileged, extremely high expectations, whiny children who have no concept of how the automotive industry or just cars as a whole work. In short, I simply call them idiots.
Car enthusiasts come in many forms, and your passions are sure as hell special. Hell, I even love off-roading and the fact that you said you used to do amateur rallying is beast status. PERIOD.
I appreciate your final paragraph. Have any sort of future but it has to be involved with electric power. Now that's smart! There is nothing wrong with electric power, and if there are a lot of flaws with them, their issues are decreasing like no other. For fuel economy, range, lack of pollution, maintenance and most of all, performance, I would just go with hybrid power.
I tried build on both at lexus.com and here is what I discovered:
1 - RCF weighs 3900 lbs (3780 lbs for the track edition)
2 - Standard RCF now has more packages available and more stand alone options
3 - Carbon Performance package is a $11,300 option with a long list of features, but no TVD.
4 - TVD is only available as a stand-alone option on the standard RCF.
5 - RCF track edition only has one option package available, which is the nav package.
6 - Standard RCF MPS4S tires are optional that come with the 19 inch 20 spoke polished wheels and standard on the track edition
Lexus RC F Track Edition Videos: The Details
Focusing on the differences.
So, Lexus decided to show how grippy their tyres are and how strong their brakes are by.... Drifting? :p
The Top Gear USA car review: Lexus RC F
Not just as good as an M4 to drive, which it never was, it’s quite possibly better
RC F finally gets the throttle-steering manners we’ve always wanted
You have to pay a big premium for Track Edition model
It’s fair to say we didn’t pull any punches when we drove the first RC F. We hoped it would be a chip off the hallowed LFA block and it wasn’t. Yes, it had a superb naturally aspirated V8 engine and its build quality was fabulous. But it understeered like a limo and ate tyres like a child eats raisinettes. The clever chassis systems did their best to hide all of this on the street, but they simply couldn’t on the track. And we made sure everyone knew that.
But with this 2020 edition of the car, and let’s focus on the limited edition TE version – there will be just 50 available in the US in 2019 – Lexus has shown it hasn’t forgotten what we want from a sports coupe. It now makes a thunderous noise, does 0-60mph in under four seconds, has launch control but, best of all, it can be steered not just by the wheel but by the throttle, too. It’s now not just as good as an M4 to drive, which it never was, it’s quite possibly better.
https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/usa/lexus/rc-f/verdict
PeterF
Nice car, fast, great sound, probably great for the road, but not really suited for the track (lots of understeer and eats tires). So, why call it a "track edition." Is it worth the extra $35,000 over the base RC F? With only 50 being produced, a few wealthy major Lexus enthusiasts will get one. but IMHO it's overpriced compared with both the RC F base and with its competitors (like M4 and C63 S). PS [I like the earlier review that included complaints from the Lexus engineers. Lexus could have done much better, and that is the somewhat frustrating issue] However, the RCF remains an excellent car.
Better than the M4, by Top Gear? That is high praise indeed :praise:
No s***! When’s the last time Lexus was ever better than a German car especially in a performance sector! Lexus can do it if they just put in the time and passion!
Bluesuprarcf52
Please Lexus you better make a next gen RC or next gen compact Lexus coupe replacement. I hope that there turbocharged six cylinder and a convertible offer the next time. Also please make the next F compact coupe have over 500 hp and less weight. I hope that V8 stays even if it’s turbocharged.
2020 Lexus RC F Track Edition Review: Lighter and Louder
Lexus builds the most exciting RC to date
Production is limited to 400 units globally, with just 50 coming to the United States. Each one is priced at $97,675.
And with that, naysayers will have plenty of ammo. They'll likely point out that the standard 2020 RC F is almost $32,000 cheaper yet shares many of the Track Edition's upgrades, including launch control and the new tires, engine and drivetrain tweaks—and the standard RC F offers TVD. Based on the short time we had with both cars, they'll say the Track Edition, although fun and engaging to drive, doesn't feel much different from the normal RC F, making them wish for things like wider and stickier tires, stiffer suspension, or more supportive seats. Really F it up. We're ready for it.
https://www.motortrend.com/cars/lexus/rc/2020/2020-lexus-rc-f-track-edition-review/
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Home > News > Salmonella outbreak sickens hundreds, yields warning from CDC: Don’t ‘kiss or snuggle’ these animals
Salmonella outbreak sickens hundreds, yields warning from CDC: Don’t ‘kiss or snuggle’ these animals
kimmy - September 24th, 2020
A salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry that has affected people in nearly every state across the country has sickened hundreds more since a federal agency last provided an update on the outbreak in July.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday announced that since its last update on the outbreak on July 29, some 408 additional people have fallen ill.
“CDC and public health officials in 49 states are investigating 16 multistate outbreaks of Salmonella infections linked to contact with poultry in backyard flocks, such as chicks and ducklings. The number of illnesses reported this year sets a record number of illnesses as compared to past years’ outbreaks linked to backyard flocks,” the CDC said when announcing the update.
The CDC estimates salmonella causes about 1.35 million infections, 26,500 hospitalizations, and 420 deaths in the U.S. every year.
More specifically, as of Tuesday, at least 1,346 people overall have been infected with one of the outbreak strains. At least 229 people have been hospitalized, and at least one death in Oklahoma has been linked to the outbreak. Overall, 23% of those sickened are children younger than 5 years of age, per the CDC.
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“Epidemiologic and laboratory evidence has linked backyard poultry to the outbreak,” the CDC said, noting that at least 416 of the 613 ill people interviewed by investigators — 68% to be exact — “reported contact with chicks and ducklings,” said the federal agency.
“People reported obtaining chicks and ducklings from several sources, including agricultural stores, websites, and hatcheries,” officials noted. “Testing of backyard poultry and their environments (such as backyard coops) in Kentucky and Oregon found three of the outbreak strains.”
Salmonella is a bacteria that can infect humans when they consume contaminated water or food. However, “you can get sick with a Salmonella infection from touching backyard poultry or their environment. Backyard poultry can carry Salmonella bacteria even if they look healthy and clean and show no signs of illness,” the CDC said when warning to not “kiss backyard poultry or snuggle them and then touch your face or mouth.”
Other tips to avoid salmonella infections from backyard poultry can be found here.
Symptoms of salmonella usually develop 12 to 72 hours after being exposed to the bacteria, with most people developing diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. The illness usually lasts four to seven days and most people recover without treatment.
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“In some people, the illness may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized,” according to the CDC. “Salmonella infection may spread from the intestines to the bloodstream and then to other places in the body.”
Federal health officials say that children younger than 5 years of age, pregnant women, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.
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Review: “Dummy” (2002)
Sometimes good actors happen to bad movies, but more often good actors happen to average movies. Such is the case with Greg Pritkin’s half stirring/half frustrating “Dummy,” an odd movie about a socially stunted man (Adrian Brody) closing in on 30 who still lives with his parents and relates to people through his ventriloquist dummy. Sounds a little kooky, and perhaps a little gimmicky, too? “Dummy” is both, but mostly the movie clicks along enjoyably enough for four reasons: Brody, Illeana Douglas, Milla Jovovich and Vera Farmiga. This is a lesson in character acting and a kind of survival guide for good actors who find themselves in movies that don’t deserve them.
Brody leads this sublime cast as Steven, a man with no social skills and, thanks to his smothering parents (Jessica Walter and Ron Leibman, both in fine form), no dignity. But he does have two things: a new dummy and a faithful best friend, Fangora (Jovovich), a foul-mouthed dweeb who aspires to be singer. Getting fired from his go-nowhere job is all the push he needs to become a ventriloquist — his lifelong dream — and he lands a few jobs with help from his unemployment counselor Lorena (Farmiga). The two begin a tentative flirtation that, at times, threatens to become one of the sweetest, strangest couplings since “Harold and Maude.”
Here is where frustration rears its ugly head. Actors as good as Brody, who seems as at ease playing a social pariah as he does a hip hustler, and Farmiga, who could make Courtney Love a sympathetic character, deserve better than a subplot about a stalker (Jared Harris) chasing Steven’s sister Heidi (Douglas), who also lives at home. It feels tacked on, as if Pritkin finished the script, then thought to himself “Oh no! I need comic relief!” What about all the endearing oddness? The subplot almost renders it meaningless. Worse, there’s the insulting wrap-up that doesn’t fit the plot or suit the characters, who end up standing around barely concealing their exasperation. You get the sense there, in those last few minutes, that this isn’t what they signed on for. Hear hear.
Still, hating a movie with such strong acting doesn’t seem fair (or, according to my genetic code, possible). The actors rise above the worst parts of this material and make us forget Pritkin’s attempts to insult our intelligence. Leibman and Walter are funny but believable as Steven’s parents, who treat him as an oddball because they’re not sure how to handle a grown man who talks to a dummy. (Walter in particular has killer instincts for line delivery — listen for zingers like “better an unwed mother than just plain unwed.”) Douglas, forever the character actress, never the star, registers the humiliation of being reduced to begging her mother for the car keys. Farmiga adds another spot-on performance to her eclectic resume, showing us what Lorena sees in a shy misfit like Steven and making us see it as well. As for Brody, this is just another example of why he’s one his generation’s finest actors. In less capable hands, Steven could have been too menacing or off-putting. Brody has better instincts than that, and he finds the right balance of awkwardness and heart in Steven. He’s just a guy who was too scared to let life in until he had a good reason.
The real shocker here, however, is Milla Jovovich. This is amazing, energetic stuff from someone who’s made a career of kicking zombie ass and maintaining her CoverGirl finish while doing it. Whether she’s spewing profanity that gets her kicked out of Target or chasing a dream to become a Yiddish folk singer, Fangora’s the kind of character you don’t forget. That Jovovich gives us little glimpses into her post-high school anxieties, her fear of becoming what her mother expects — a nobody — is an unexpected bonus. In a movie like “Dummy,” that has ambition but no will to use it, that’s a nice surprise.
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What is THC or Tetrahydrocannabinol? And Why Is It So Special?
THC is the cannabis community’s rockstar. It’s the compound that not only confers a bunch of health benefits to us and to the plant itself, it’s also the one that gets us lit, too.
In the weed scene, we see the term THC all the time. Its values are reported on all licensed weed products, dozens if not hundreds of cannabis companies have turned their names into anagrams spelling out T-H-C, and it’s the primary compound in cannabis that gets regulators, prohibitionists, and FoxNews all flustered.
But what, exactly, is THC? And what makes this one molecule so damn special?
First, a Quick Science Lesson
THC stands for tetrahydrocannabinol, which is fun to say out loud, especially in the middle of a smoking sesh. THC is a molecule composed of three closed ring units, and it’s only found naturally in cannabis. No other plant, animal, or lifeform naturally makes this marvelous compound, though scientists have figured out ways to get bacteria and yeast to produce it through biotech approaches.
Scientists believe that cannabis, which first appeared on Earth sometime 28 million years ago, evolved to produce THC as a survival mechanism. THC protects the plant from the sun’s UV radiation, which is supported by the fact that the plant produces more THC as it undergoes greater UV exposure.
THC could also dissuade some herbivores from eating the plant, though THC’s psychoactive effects on animals could also encourage them to eat the plant’s seeds and spread them around after defecating, a common evolutionary strategy employed by many seed-bearing plants.
That THC would later benefit humans, who appeared on the evolutionary scene about 100,000 years ago, serves as an additional evolutionary strategy. Our species has cultivated, bred, and protected this plant’s genetics for centuries. Although cannabis gives us textiles, food, fuel, and shelter, its ability to intoxicate us in a relatively safe manner gives it an additional survival advantage.
Photo Credit: Royal Queen Seeds
What Makes THC Special
THC is classified as a cannabinoid, which is any molecule that can interact with our CB receptors (CB is short for cannabinoid). CB receptors are proteins found on every cell type in our body, and through our body’s natural endocannabinoid systems, these CB receptors ensure that every cell, tissue, and organ is working properly.
The endocannabinoid system regulates everything, including our hunger responses, social behaviors, and abilities to learn and heal. Animal endocannabinoid systems, like ours, first evolved in sponges over 500 million years ago, setting terrestrial life on a path that jived excellently with cannabis.
How does this jiving happen? THC mimics a chemical made by our brains called anandamide. Anandamide, chemically speaking, is basically an “unwound” version of THC. Imagine if the three-ringed THC molecule was broken at specific points, turning into a long, continuous chain of atoms. That long chain is essentially anandamide, and anandamide did evolve to work with our endocannabinoid systems.
Anandamide and THC also share similar effects on our minds and bodies, such as protecting our brain and nerve cells from injury. Anandamide, like THC, may work as a painkiller, too. But whether anandamide can get us high the same way that THC does has not been experimentally verified, since no government agency – anywhere in the world – has permitted a study where human subjects can take pure anandamide.
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How THC Is Different From CBD
Now, how does THC stack up against that other famous compound produced by weed, cannabidiol, also known as CBD?
CBD is often touted as the non-intoxicating component of cannabis. It possesses medical properties, which were confirmed last year by the FDA. In fact, CBD and THC are almost chemically identical, except at one spot: CBD is basically THC with one break in the three-ring structure. But CBD is "twistier" than THC, since it's basically two flailing rings attached to one another. The “ring break” in CBD makes it incapable of giving us the THC high, though there are some suspicions that CBD can induce or enhance intoxication by indirect routes.
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Michael Janairo
Freedom summer: The best free pop music
Posted at 6:13 am by Michael Janairo, on June 13, 2013
By David Malachowski
When it comes to music, summertime is when heavy hitters go on tour to perform at large venues for the masses.
You can drop a whopping $353 for Thursday’s Andrea Bocelli concert at Times Union Center. That is the top ticket price. But, hey, you also get Fantasia Barrino and even the hometown singing sensations, Albany Pro Musica. Tickets for mere mortals start at $58, by the way.
By comparison, the top price for next Wednesday’s Fleetwood Mac show (also at Times Union Center): $122 (plus fees, etc., etc.).
Some of the most expensive tickets this summer, though, are in the special VIP packages for the Sept. 5 Maroon 5 show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. What does a VIP get? In addition to prime seating in the first 10 rows, the ticket-buyer gets goodies (such as a gift bag and T-shirt) and, on the upper end, a pre-show reception. Top ticket price? $500.
Summertime, however, is also when a spate of free shows fill public parks across the greater Capital Region. So here, for the budget-conscious rocker, are some recommendations of the best in music you can experience for the low, low price of free.
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Dukes (Times Union Archive photo)
Southside Johnny
& The Asbury Jukes
If Bruce Springsteen is the conscience and Bon Jovi the look, then Southside Johnny is the heart of Jersey Shore music. The lesser known of the three, Neptune, N.J., native John Lyon is considered the grandfather of the New Jersey sound. Jon Bon Jovi has said that Southside is his reason for singing. Songs like “I Don’t Want To Go Home,” “Fever” “Hearts of Stone” and “Talk To Me” helped define the scene, and though the soulful horn-driven sound was eclipsed by his more famous brethren, it still has a sense of romance and mystery that is always a joy to hear. The Troy River Street Festival headliner performs after festivities start at 10:45 a.m. with funky Jacamo, reunited Troy rockers Emerald City and one-man band Rich Ortiz, while the local stage holds chanteuse Erin Harkes, blues duo Holly & Evan and intriguing songstress Molly Durin. 4 p.m. SaturdayJune 15, River Street Festival, River Street from Fulton to Congress Street, Troy, http:.//www.downtowntroy.org
The Tichy Boys
Free music is always a beautiful thing, and this setting in Lake George overlooking the water is so gorgeous. You could just sit peacefully and look out at the water in silence and it would be wonderful, but add in fine rockin’ music, and you’ve won the pre-verbal jackpot. The Tichy Boys are the rare father-son musical team; dad John was a founding member of the legendary Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen of “Hot Rod Lincoln” fame. Son Graham was raised on rockabilly, and exposed to many of the greats via both the living room stereo and the elder’s visiting musical colleagues. So his guitar skills are superb, and play off his dad’s jangly guitar rhythms and passionate singing to absolute perfection. 7:30 p.m. July 17, Summer Concerts in Shepard’s Park, Shepard Park, Canada St., Lake George 668-2616; http://www.lakegeorgearts.org
Doug Deming &
Dennis Gruenling
with the Jewel Tones
This flashy duo will bring their old school blues to the riverside, and this is as pure as it gets. The style is what Honey Boy Edwards would call “Low down, dirty, cryin’ shame blues,” and we can attest to that. Deming plays a big, old Gibson hollow-body guitar with traditional, timeless technique and the amazing Gruenling — simply one of the best harmonica players in the country — who has played alongside peers like James Cotton and Kim Wilson, is certainly one of the best, if not the best harp player of his generation. The two are a match made in blues heaven that will be pure pleasure echoing across the Hudson. 7 p.m. July 26, Athens Summer Concert Series, Riverfront Park, Water Street, Athens. 947-9022
George Clinton
& Parliament Funkadelic
The legendary George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic will give up the funk, and bring the mothership to the Corning Preserve stage. One of the architects of funk, the colorful and charismatic Clinton steered Parliament and Funkadelic and other offshoots to great, albeit freaky, heights (they are now members of the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame and have three platinum albums) at the same time serving as a career launching pad for members Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell and others. The 71-year-old Clinton started as a teen in New Jersey with the doo-wop group The Parliaments, which eventually evolved into Parliament Funkadelic, as they injected the rock influences of peers Jimi Hendrix and Cream. A rambling collective of over a dozen musicians (often including Woodstock’s Michael “Clip” Payne), Parliament Funkadelic is always in the mood for a loose, unpredictable jam. The live shows are a perfect blend of musical mayhem and controlled chaos, dozens of musicians coming and going, but the groove never ends. Albany’s own Funk Evolution, featuring saxman Stephen “Rocco” Christman, open the show, and you know what time that is … 5 p.m. July 27, Alive at 5, Corning Preserve, Albany. 434-2032; http://www.albanyevents.org
Michael Benedict & Bopitude
If jazz is your thing, head to Jay Street in Schenectady where local heroes Michael Benedict & Bopitude will be making their magic. The band features leader Benedict on drums, Bruce Barth (piano), Chris Pasin (trumpet), Brian Patneaude (tenor sax) and Mike Lawrence (bass). Bopitude’s brand of swinging hard bop is world-class, as is the level of the musicians involved. The soloists are enticing and the grooves wondrous, but don’t take our word for it, check out the YouTube video for “Moanin.’” Noon, Aug. 22, Jazz on Jay, Jay Street, Schenectady (Rain site: Robb Alley at Proctor’s) 382-3884, Ext 114; https://www. facebook.com/JazzOnJay
Also notable:
The beloved Hair of the Dog — always a fun time — at Freedom Park 7 p.m. June 19, Freedom Park, Scotia.
The always amazing Railbird featuring Sarah Pedinotti at the Skidmore College Upbeat on the Roof series, 7 p.m. July 5, Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 825 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
Two-step to country night at Alive at 5 featuring Skeeter Creek and Whiskey City, 5 p.m. Aug. 8 Corning Preserve, Albany.
Rockabilly time with Mark Gamsjager and the Lustre Kings, 7 p.m. Aug. 14, Green Island Concert Series, 20 Clinton St., Green Island.
The long-running, always-diverse Music Haven Concert series brings singer/guitarist Vieux Farka Toure from Mali, 7 p.m. July 7, Central Park, Schenectady.
Music in The Park brings Woodstock’s Professor Louie & The Crowmatix to the Stony Creek Town Park, 7 p.m. July 30, corner of Lanfear and Harrisburg Roads, Stony Creek.
See original British Invasion stars The Zombies at the Empire State Plaza, 5 p.m. June 26
You can go rock with the “Secret Agent Man” himself, Johnny Rivers at the Fourth of July Celebration at Empire State Plaza, Albany
Rockin’ The River in Troy feature local favorites Funk Evolution, 5 p.m. July 10, Riverfront Park Amphitheatre, Troy
Possibly saving the best for last, don’t miss the Tri-County Banjo Band (over a dozen banjo players in matching shirts! Google or YouTube them, please). 6 p.m. July 2, Schodack Town Park, Schodack.
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Who is Melbourne Cup Favourite Tiger Moth?
Last Updated 2 Nov 2020 | Commercial content | 18+
Why is new Melbourne Cup favourite Tiger Moth so popular in the betting markets?
Well, a closer look at Coolmore’s three-year-old hope reveals he is far from an also-ran and while the weight of money recently has been somewhat surprising. There are reasons to back him in the Flemington showdown on November 3rd.
Tiger Moth’s Profile
Clearly, we need to know more about Tiger Moth. A horse whose best performance so far has been a Group 3 win in Ireland. Here’s what we know about him and why he is so popular.
Tiger Moth is trained in Ireland by Aidan O’Brien, a man who holds the record for worldwide Group 1 races in a year. The O’Brien team know who to prepare horses for major events. Aidan’s son Joseph won this race with Rekindling in 2017. Given that Tiger Moth looks to be the no.1 contender of three for such a huge stable means we have to sit up and take notice.
The Coolmore juggernaut has plenty of well-bred types. In Tiger Moth’s case, he is by the world’s leading sire Galileo out of a Group 1-winning race mare. While there is speed on the dam’s side, Galileo’s tend to say well and in stepping up to the Melbourne Cup distance we should see plenty of improvement from this young colt.
Where has the betting plunge come from? Well, the Coolmore team are not afraid of putting a few bucks down. So it’s more than possible the cash has come from the owners. Something that says plenty about his chances.
Tiger Moth has only run four times in his life, but he has improved immeasurably in a year.
He could still be on a steep upward curve. From finishing third in a maiden to running second to Santiago in the Irish Derby and easily winning a Group 3 race at Leopardstown, he’s done plenty to prove his ability. We haven’t got to the bottom of him yet.
When it was announced that Kerrin McAvoy would ride this colt, his odds immediately dropped. This is a chance booking as McAvoy has had plenty of success down the years with Coolmore’s biggest rivals Godolphin.
However, the Boys in Blue announced months ago that their major British trainers Charlie Appleby and Saeed Bin Suroor would not be sending horses to the Spring Carnival this time around.
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Two Women Bond Over Their Sailors In Aftermath of Fitzgerald Tragedy
July 6, 2017 /0 Comments/in Military, Military Blog
By Debbie Gregory.
A sisterhood has been forged from the tragedy of the USS Fitzgerald collision with cargo ship ACX Crystal .
Erin Rehm, who lost her husband of 17 years, and Jacqueline Langlais, a sailor on the Fitzgerald who lost her fiancé, Seaman Dakota Rigsby, have bonded through their loss.
Langlais was also extremely close with Erin’s husband, Fire Controlman 1st Class Gary Leo Rehm Jr., who introduced her to the man that became her fiancé.
Gunner’s Mate Rigsby and Rehm were among the seven sailors killed in the collision.
Erin Rehm and Langlais had met last year.
“Me being Gary’s best friend, Gary always talked to me about Erin,” said Langlais. “Gary’s passing gave us something in common. We’re trying to help each other get over that aspect.”
Rehm Jr. has been hailed as a hero, reportedly pulling some 20 sailors to safety before he perished..
Although she already knew that her husband was heroic, Erin Rehm has learned about other acts of kindness and going above and beyond in the days and weeks the followed the tragedy.
“He downplayed what he did for people, that it was no big deal,” she said. “He’d say, ‘Hey, I’m going to do this real quick.’ Then I hear these stories of how he impacted people.”
Last November, when Rigsby reported to the USS Fitzgerald, he became friends with Gary Rehm, and it was Rehm who introduced Rigsby to Langlais, an information systems technician 2nd class.
“Gary was my best friend,” Langlais said, “so he brought Dakota over to my house one night and said, ‘I want to introduce you to one of my guys — my kids.'”
Although Langlais wasn’t looking to get romantically involved, these things have a way working out how they will. The two ended up falling in love, and. Rigsby popped the question.
While Langlais plans to stay in the Navy, she’s not sure if she’ll return to the Fitzgerald.
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Almost Memorial Day
Louisville Bats vs. Toledo Mud Hens (International League)
Louisville Slugger Field-Louisville, KY: Back at the Bats the day before Memorial Day. A great time of year for baseball, but we keep battling rain almost every game so far this season. A little rain delay pushed this game back a bit, but we were ready to go at the first pitch. The Bats were playing the Mud Hens, so we were sporting our Tigers gear for this one.
On to the game, and as it’s been a rough season for the Bats, this wasn’t a rough game. Louisville exploded for six runs in the fourth inning to salt this one away. Christian Colon went 5-5 with three RBI’s to be the hero of this one. Nick Longhi also added two RBI’s, going 3-4 to pitch in. On the bump, Keury Mella earned the win, pitching 5.1 innings and giving up five runs. Alex Powers got the save. Final: Bats 7, Mud Hens 5.
Fun day, but we didn’t stick around for the fireworks as Brian wasn’t feeling well. More baseball to come for us at Slugger Field this summer, though.
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Jurassic (Ball)Park
Louisville Slugger Field-Louisville, KY: Back in Kentucky, this is a game Brian suggested we attend when the schedule first came out. With both of us being a huge fan of the Jurassic Park/World franchise, I could hardly ague with him. The Bats were playing the Mud Hens, and with us being Tiger fans, we sat down the first base side. In fact, we were directly in front of the Mud Hens bullpen, and were able to watch starting pitcher Artie Lewicki warm up. When Lewicki’s arm was ready to go, Toledo pitching coach Jeff Pico gave Brian the ball.
This game was definitely a pitchers’ duel. For the Bats, Robert Stephenson threw six innings, only giving up one run and striking out six. As for Lewicki, he pitched 6.1 innings, giving up just the two runs while racking up eight K’s.
Throughout the night, the Bats were having fun with the Jurassic Night concept, having a dinosaur roam the ballpark, as well as graphics up on the big screen.
Back to the game, Louisville received all of their offense from Mason Williams and Brandon Dixon, both of whom went 2-4 on the night with an RBI.
This was a fun night at the ballpark, with all of the dinosaur things going on and some great baseball. Brian and I ended the night by sitting way up in the right field cheap seats.
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Swashbuckling at Slugger
Louisville Slugger Field-Louisville, KY: Another beautiful day at the ballpark, and this time we had Pirates and Princesses on hand to entertain the kids. Lily went through a Disney princess stage when she was younger, so I’m familiar with Belle, Snow White, Cinderella, but I don’t know the name of the newer one, the Frozen one. As far as the pirates go, Captain Jack Sparrow and Captain Hook were there for some looting and pillaging.
The Bats were hosting the Tigers’ Triple-A affiliate, Toledo Mud Hens, so my allegiance was a little torn. The Mud Hens, however, jumped out to an early 5-0 lead in the first inning, and really never looked back. Tyler Collins hit a three run blast to help the Hens out in that first inning, as Toledo sent all nine hitters to the plate. For the Bats, Dilson Herrera answered with a two-run homer of his own to cut into the lead in the second inning. In the fourth inning, and Matt den Dekker triple, a JaCoby Jones double, and a Bats’ error restored the five run lead for the Mud Hens. That was about it for the offence in the game, so Brian and I went to meet the pirates. Lucky for us, the line was a lot shorter than the one for the princesses.
On the mound for the Bats, Sal Romano took the loss, throwing five innings and allowing seven runs on 10 hits. Matthew Boyd got the win for Toledo, pitching six innings and giving up two runs on five hits while striking out five. FINAL: Bats 2, Mud Hens 7.
Another fun day for Brian and I at the ballpark. There were tons of kids at this game, especially girls, for the princesses, which made the line to run the bases really long. Brian opted not to run, and really, he was just playing on the field the day before. Rough loss for the Bats, but this one I didn’t mind as much…
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Return to Mudville
Toledo Mud Hens vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (International League)
Fifth Third Field-Toledo, OH: Well, it’s been about seven years since our last trip to Toledo to see the Mud Hens, so it was about time we made it back to Mudville. We stayed in Findlay, so it was a fairly brief drive into Toledo. With any downtown stadium, parking can be tough, but we got there early enough to make it into the lot across the street. The weather was perfect, even though it had rained the night before. I was hoping for maybe a double-header, but the Hens finished five innings the night before to make it a complete game. We had plenty of time to get a beer and a dog for lunch, and get some shopping in. I was hoping to get Brian a Muddy mascot, but they didn’t have any for some reason. He was happy I picked him up a Ghostbusters night t-shirt, though, as he loves that movie. There was a pretty decent crowd, and, as many mid-week day games go, catered to kids and seniors. I really do love seeing kids at ball games, but when they’re brought in for groups, the counselors really need to set some rules for them. The kids next to us were in and out of their seats every inning, which can be distracting, and inconvenient for my elderly father. Before the game we also got to see Tigers’ prospect Robbie Ray getting some extra work in. He didn’t pitch on this day, but always cool to see a top prospect. The mascot Muddy also paraded some kids from a youth group around the field.
As the Mud Hens are a Tigers affiliate, I was pretty familiar with most of the players, and had seen many of them in West Michigan. The RailRiders even had former Whitecap Scott Sizemore on their roster, who was one of my favorite players from the ‘Caps 2007 Midwest League championship team. Others we’ve seen before included first baseman Jordon Lennerton, second baseman Brandon Douglas, third baseman Wade Gaynor, catcher James McCann, and Duane Below who was on the mound for Toledo. The game got off to a good start, with the Hens scoring twice in the first inning on Tyler Collins sacrifice fly, and a home run by Trevor Crowe. Gaynor hit an RBI double in the second inning to take a 3-0 lead.
With the Mud Hens doing well, I took the opportunity to explore the ballpark a little bit more. I love the full wrap-around concourses, and used it to get some nice shots, including a panoramic of the stadium.
The ‘Roost’ is a set of seats connected to a neighboring building, with a great view of the game. We couldn’t buy these unfortunately, because they are always saved for a group outing. The usher, or ‘guard’, at the stairs to the Roost let me sneak up there and take a few pics, even though he made it clear he wasn’t supposed to.
We were also able to see the RailRiders ambidextrous pitcher Pat Venditte for a few innings. He took the loss for Scranton/WB, though. I remember watching him throw back in 2009 when he was playing for the Charleston River Dogs.
The Hens gave up three runs in the sixth inning, but got those three right back. Both teams ended up trading runs in the eighth inning, also. Ezequiel Carrera went 1-4 on the day with two runs scored and a stolen base, while Gaynor ended up 2-3. Below earned the win, pitching 6.2 innings, giving up the three runs, with one strike out and Kevin Whelan earned the save. Carrera also made a wicked catch in the outfield. In all, this was just a great day watching a great game, and I got a game ball to top it all off. I really love Fifth Third Field, and need to make it there much more often. Final: Mud Hens 7, RailRiders 4.
Here’s a video of the game from my YouTube channel:
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Logo of the Month: Toledo Mud Hens
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Affiliate: Detroit Tigers
League: International League (Triple-A)
Home Field: Fifth Third Field
Fun Facts: The third game on our trip this coming season, will be a return to Toledo. We last took in a Mud Hens game back in 2007, so we’re very much ready to enjoy more baseball at Fifth Third Field. The Mud Hens have one of the best known minor league logos in history, mostly due to actor Jamie Farr wearing their hat during the run of the TV show M*A*S*H. They are also one of the oldest franchises, as pro baseball has been played in Toledo since 1883. The real era of baseball began in 1896, however, with the Toledo Swamp Angels who played in the Interstate League. The team played a Bay View Park, which was located near marshland which was inhabited by American Coots, also known as ‘mud hens’. The local press soon dubbed the team the Mud Hens, and the name has basically stuck though out the last 100 plus years. Toledo was also known for possibly hosting the first African-American to play in the major leagues. On May 1, 1884, Moses Fleetwood Walker suited up for the Toledo Blue Stockings, who were a member of the major league American Association at the time. The Mud Hens played in the minor league American Association for many years (1902-1962), and then until the league folded after the 1997 season. The Mud Hens then joined the International League, playing in it’s West Division. They have won the Governor’s Cup (IL Champions) on three occasions in 1967, 2005, and 2006. The team has two mascots, Muddy the male Mud Hen, and Muddona, the female.
Notable Alumni: Casey Stengel, Freddie Lindstrom, Hack Wilson, Kirby Puckett, Jim Thorpe, Frank Viola, Travis Fryman, Billy Beane , Curtis Granderson, Lance Parrish
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Q&A with former ‘Cap Castellanos
Well, Nick Castellanos has been mentioned on this blog about a billion times, so one more time probably won’t hurt anything. He did have a great season with the Toledo Mud Hens this past summer, that earned him a call up to the Detroit Tigers in September. Despite not making the playoff roster, many believe he has a great shot a being the Tigers’ everyday left fielder in 2014 (with the Tigers trading Prince Fielder, he looks to have a shot at starting at third base now). Also mentioned many times before, we had the luxury of watching him play for the West Michigan Whitecaps back in 2011, and he was nice enough to sign a baseball for Lily. So, here is another interview from MiLB.com, this one done by Sam Dykstra. Enjoy…
MiLB.com: One of the big things coming into this season for you was the move to the outfield. How did you approach the position switch?
Castellanos: I think I approached it pretty well. They were trying to find a spot for me in the lineup with Prince [Fielder] signing and Miguel [Cabrera] moving over to third. I know I’m not going to be playing third base as long as Miguel is in the organization, so when they approached me to make the move, I knew it was just about trying to find a spot for me, and that was easy to take. It’s going to be my best path to the big leagues right now, and that’s a good thing. I do miss third base, though. Eventually at some point, I’d love to go back.
MiLB.com: How long did it take to you get to comfortable out there in left field?
Castellanos: It was difficult at the beginning, to be honest. I had never played outfield in my life before that. It’s not like I was trying to learn shortstop again, like I did in high school, or making a move over to second. I had never done that in my life, so it was a different feeling out there. I felt uncomfortable at the beginning, with the game being so far away. But I have to give credit to our outfield coordinator, Gene Roof. He spent all day and all night with me trying to get everything down, and I feel much better out there.
MiLB.com: Another part of the transition was the move up to Triple-A Toledo. What was that like?
Castellanos: I had to mature a lot more up there, that’s for sure. You’re facing great pitchers, day in and day out. In Triple-A ball, every guy you’re facing has their approach down and knows exactly what they’ll do with you when you come up to the plate. Plus, the bullpens in Triple-A are just day-and-night better than the ones you’re facing at the lower levels. You just have to get a feel for some of the flamethrowers, make adjustments like anywhere else and be prepared for what you’ll see.
MiLB.com: That being said, you were able to handle Triple-A pitching fairly well. Why was that?
Castellanos: I think that just goes to my confidence at the plate. All I need are at-bats and a little bit of time, and things usually get around to where they need to be.
MiLB.com: Where does that confidence and your general hitting prowess come from?
Castellanos: Most of it is that I’m always working on hitting. I’ve been hitting all the time since I was little, since I started playing really. I’m always trying to learn about the game I love, and the only way I can do that is to keep working hard at it. With that, whether I’m 0-for-4 or 4-for-4 on a given day, I’m still having fun at the plate because I like it so much up there. That amount of fun contributes to my success a little. I don’t mind putting work in because I enjoy it that much.
MiLB.com: Because of that hitting ability, you were able to get a callup to the Tigers in September during their playoff run. Describe that experience.
Castellanos: Just because who I am, I wish I got to play more when I was there, but they were competing to finish first in the division and stuff, so that happens. I got to start four games, and I was pretty happy with the way I hit when I did start. But for me, playing off the bench is difficult, you know? When I come to the park, I’m ready to go and want to get out there. I got some pinch-hit at-bats in the seventh inning or later, so that was something I had to get used to — preparing starting in the sixth, being on call, stuff like that. But above all, it was about getting used to the Major League life — the plane rides, what time to get to the field, what to do in the pregame. It was a good learning experience for that stuff.
MiLB.com: One of the things about joining that Tigers team, too, is that it’s a squad that is heavy with veterans. Was there anyone you sought out in particular?
Castellanos: First, everybody in that locker room is such a great guy. It’s easy to come into as a rookie because of that. But one guy that’s super-knowledgeable and just a super guy overall is Torii [Hunter]. He makes himself so open and so approachabl,e not only to the veterans but to the rookies like myself, too, and that’s a big help.
MiLB.com: What did you talk to him about specifically?
Castellanos: Above all, they were mostly outfield questions. I’d watch him out there and then try to pick his brain about why did he go after a ball here and why did he go that way there. The thing about Torii is that he picks up pitches so well. So if I saw him do something that I wouldn’t have seen otherwise, I tried to talk to him about it. Overall, he just makes the game fun. He’s been in the game for 17, going on 18 years, so it’s great he can share stuff with me.
MiLB.com: Besides Hunter, it must have been interesting to play with Miguel Cabrera, not only because of who he is, but because you’re a guy from the Miami area.
Castellanos: It is pretty wild. In ’03, I watched the World Series with him in it, and I was actually there when he went “oppo” against Clemens after he threw at him. I was idolizing Cabrera when I was little, and then the first run I scored in the Majors was driven in by Miguel. It’s cool how everything comes full circle like that. Being 10, 11 and watching him play and now I’m with him on the field. Beyond that too, Alex Fernandez — my coach in high school — won a World Series with Jim Leyland, and I played under him too. Just cool how that all happens.
MiLB.com: Speaking of Leyland, you got to play under him right before he retired. What was that like?
Castellanos: Leyland is very professional in everything he does. From a player’s perspective, he’s fun to watch and has been doing it for so long. I think someone said that he’s filled out something like 4,800 lineup cards in his career. Anyone with that much experience in baseball, you know you have to listen and respect what they do. I feel like I know so much about baseball already. But compared to Leyland, and beyond that, [bench coach Gene] Lamont and [former hitting coach and recently named Mariners manager Lloyd] McClendon? I don’t know anything. All I can do is watch them, learn and see how Jim would manage a game, even if that meant sitting there thinking, “Why would he do this?” Being around him, I was able to just add a lot of knowledge that wasn’t there.
MiLB.com: Leyland’s also known in baseball circles as a fairly colorful character. Got any good Leyland stories?
Castellanos: The biggest thing that comes to mind is one day [Sept. 4] we got beat pretty bad by the Red Sox. It was the day [David] Ortiz got his 2,000th hit, and we lost by a lot [20-4]. I went into the clubhouse thinking, “Man, if we’re in Toledo right now, we’re going to get chewed out.” And then he walks in and just says, “Well, tomorrow’s a great day for an off-day, huh?” And that was it. It was really loose and easy, and it was his way of telling us to pick up our heads and keep on pushing through because there were a lot of other big games coming up.
MiLB.com: After those big games were through, the Tigers moved onto the playoffs, but you were left off the postseason roster. How did you handle that?
Castellanos: It was pretty nerve-racking, knowing I couldn’t help or contribute in any way. All I could do is watch from my living room in Miami. There were even a couple of times I had to turn off the TV because I couldn’t watch anymore.
MiLB.com: Many see you as likely to be on the big league roster come Opening Day. How do you approach the offseason with that in mind?
Castellanos: Pretty much like any other offseason really. I don’t want to put any added pressure on myself. I just have to work hard and be ready come spring, just like I always have.
MiLB.com: If it does come down to it, that you are the starting left fielder for the Tigers on Opening Day, how ready do you feel for that opportunity?
Castellanos: Oh, 100 percent. With the instruction I’ve gotten from the people that have helped me in the outfield, I know I’m ready. I know I can help the team right now. It’s tremendously exciting to think about. Any time you play in the big leagues is a great opportunity, and I’m ready to do that every day.
MiLB.com: With all this being said, probably the biggest thing to happen to you this year was the birth of your first child. Does Liam have a bat in his hand yet?
Castellanos: No, he’s only three months so he hasn’t touched anything yet, but he does have a couple of gloves and a couple of bats with his name on them already. When he was born, that was better than the big leagues. My Major League debut was on Sept. 1, and my son was born Aug. 1. I was there when he was born, but on the morning of Aug. 3, I had fly back to Toledo and didn’t get to see him again until Sept. 1. When I did get that callup, all the reporters were asking me, “How did you feel about your Major League debut?” What I really wanted to say was I just want to spend time with my son.
It definitely puts your perspective on an 0-for-4 day, I’ll tell you that. Whether I’m 0-for-4 or 4-for-4, I still have a beautiful, healthy son that I care a lot about. To strike out with the bases loaded or make an error in the field, it doesn’t mean so much anymore.
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Parrish takes over Mud Hens
For the second season in a row, the West Michigan Whitecaps are left without a manager. Unlike last season, however, this change comes with a promotion. Larry Parrish (pictured), who led the ‘Caps to a 69-70 finish in the Midwest League, has been promoted to helm the Toledo Mud Hens in 2014. This isn’t his first experience with Detroit’s Triple-A affiliate, as he managed Toledo in 1994 and from 2003-2010. Under Parrish, the Mud Hens won back to back Governor’s Cup (International League) championships in 2005 and 2006. Parrish has won more games for Toledo than any other manager at 569. It looks like three times a charm for him, as he has some great support from the parent club Tigers, as well as the Hens.
“As a manager, he’s a great teacher, and I know we’ll see improvement in player development,” said Toledo’s general manager and team president Joe Napoli in a press release. “For our fans, he’s always been a favorite, they will be glad to welcome him back.”
“He’s going to be missed,” stated Whitecaps vice president Jim Jarecki to MLive.com. “Having LP on board, he was a great guy on and off the field. He was great to work with and the guys really liked and respected him. Even though the record didn’t reflect it, the players gravitated to him and he was a great leader.”
This is a good move by the Tigers’ organization, and a deserved promotion for Parrish, as he’s already in the International League Hall of Fame. We already have a couple of dates circled on the calendar for season to watch the Mud Hens, so we’ll be seeing him again soon. Now…what about the Whitecaps? The Single-A affiliate is once again in need of a skipper, and it will be interesting to see who the Tigers will assign. I’ve written in the past how I think that Brandon Inge would be a good fit in West Michigan. The Tigers’ have basically stated that they’d like him back in the organization once his playing days are done, and Inge always said positive things about the ‘Caps. We’ll see if he retires at the end of the season, though, and if he shows interest in coaching. Jarecki aslo stated the Tigers should name the ‘Caps new manager sometime in early October, so the safer bet may be seeing the promotion of Connecticut Tigers manager Andrew Graham. He has been at the helm of the C-Tigers for the last three seasons, and before that coached the Gulf Coast League Tigers from 2009-2010. He also served as the Tigers minor league catching coordinator during the 2010 season. This season, Graham led Connecticut to a 33-42 finish, good for third place in the New York-Penn League‘s Stedler Division. He is also a Tigers product, getting drafted by Detroit in 2003, and was a catcher in the organization from 2003-2008. A native of Sydney, Australia, Graham also played in the World Baseball Classic in 2006 and 2009. I’ll be keeping a close eye on who gets the West Michigan job. The Whitecaps have missed the playoffs the last three season, so whoever is chosen I hope they can break that streak in 2014.
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Whitecaps Alumni Justin Henry Honored
Former West Michigan Whitecaps second baseman, and current Toledo Mud Hens outfielder Justin Henry has been named the International League’s ‘Batter of the Week’ for August 20-26. Hitting in the lead-off position for the Mud Hens, Henry had 14 hits last week with a .538 batting average. He collected hits in five different games in a Toledo five-game win streak. Henry had three consecutive three-hit games during his hot streak, with four games with at least one run scored. He was second in the IL with a .581 on-base percentage after collecting four walks, and adding a pair of stolen bases. Justin is now third in the IL with 135 hits this season. While with the Whitecaps in 2008, he hit .295 with 24 doubles and one home run. Henry was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the ninth round of the 2007 draft. I’m not sure why the Tigers would turn him into an outfielder, with so many in the system, and not having too many infielders. I’d like to see Justin get the call this weekend, but my gut feeling is that Detroit will go with Avisail Garcia from Erie. All the best to him, though!
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Alliant Energy Field(2010)
Amherst Audubon Field(2012)
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Burlington Athletic Stadium*(2013)
Busch Stadium(2018)
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Canal Park(2014)
Classic Park(2014)
CMC-NorthEast Stadium(2013)
Comerica Park(2001)
Community Field(2010)
Consol Energy Park(2014)
Coveleski Stadium(2009)
Damaschke Field*(2012)
Doubleday Field*(2012)
Dow Diamond(2007, 2012-16)
Durham Bulls Athletic Park(2013)
Eastwood Field(2014)
Ernie Shore Field(2013)
Fenway Park(2011)
Fifth Third Ballpark(2005-2016, 2018)
Fifth Third Field(2007)
Fifth Third Field(2007, 2014)
First Tennessee Park(2017)
Five County Stadium(2013)
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Fox Cities Stadium(2009)
Frontier Field(2012)
Grayson Stadium(2005, 2009)
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Hadlock Field(2011)
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Huntington Park(2014)
Jerry Uht Park(2014)
Jim Patterson Stadium (2016-17)
Joesph P. Riley, Jr. Park(2009)
Knights Stadium(2013)
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Lindsey Nelson Stadium(2019)
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McCormick Field(2013)
McCoy Stadium*(2011)
McLane Stadium/Kobs Field(2009)
Miller Park(2008)
Modern Woodmen Park(2010)
New Britain Stadium(2011)
Newbridge Bank Park(2013)
Nick Swisher Field at Bill Davis Stadium*(2014)
Northeast Delta Dental Stadium(2011)
NYSEG Stadium(2012)
O’Brien Field(2010)
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Pohlman Field(2008)
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Wrigley Field(1996)
Wuerfel Park(2006-2016)
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WILLIAMSON, Wv. (MTN) — The 48th Annual King Coal Festival in Williamson, WV has been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.
King Coal Festival President Jada C. Hunter said in a statement released Wednesday, July 15, “As you know, Governor Jim Justice has cancelled all Fairs and Festivals. So, after 47 years of providing this Annual Heritage event for the residents of Mingo, Pike, and other surrounding Counties and States, we are definitely complying by canceling our 48th Annual King Coal Festival, and pray that everyone will remain healthy, in order for us to have it next year during our usual third weekend in September.”
On June 4, 2020, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice gave the green light to resume fairs and festivals in the state, provided that all guidelines are followed to help keep West Virginians as safe as possible.
As the number of positive COVID-19 cases continued to rise in the state, Governor Justice issued an executive order on July 13 to reduce the statewide social gathering limit from 100 to 25 individuals. The executive order also included the closure of all fairs, festivals, and similar events, and prohibits both indoor and outdoor concerts statewide.
“It’s no fun to close things,” Gov. Justice said. “But we’ve got to do the things that are going to be the prudent things for all West Virginians, so we can still do many of the things that we love to do.”
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Letter to the Editor: Kyler Watkins apologizes
Kyler Watkins
Kyler Watkins is an agricultural business senior and the Lambda Chi Alpha member who wore blackface. Watkins sent the letter to the Mustang News editor and has been published verbatim. The views expressed in this column do not reflect the viewpoints and editorial coverage of Mustang News.
Dear Cal Coast News,
As a former Cal Poly Lambda Chi Alpha member, I would like to respond to numerous statements made by Cal Poly to the press regarding the Lambda Chi Alpha “blackface” incident, in addition to factual misstatements rampant on social media.
First and most importantly, I take full responsibility for the lack of judgment I displayed when I painted my face black at a brotherhood event on April 7, 2018. If there’s any part of this message to take into consideration, I hope it would be that my ill-informed decision to paint my face black had nothing whatsoever to do with racism or discrimination. Growing up white and privileged, I was truly unaware of how insensitive I was to the racial implications of blackface. I was, in fact, a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha “black team,” wore black clothes and painted my face. Dozens of witnesses, text messages leading up to the event, photographs and a video support my unwavering position that I never intended to represent or mimic a black person. I am not in the now infamous gangster photo because that picture depicts members of the yellow team who opted for a gangster theme. I was not on the yellow team, and for that reason, I am not in the photo, nor was I dressed as a gangster.
When I woke up Sunday morning to learn that “blackface” is of historical racial significance, no words can express my regret and horror. I began researching on my laptop and learned that blackface was used in early theater to perpetuate racial stereotypes. I knew immediately that I had made a grave mistake, and moreover, I fully understood why people would hate me. My own lack of awareness has placed my life in danger and worse, has hurt other people whom I had no intention of alienating, mocking or offending in any way. My life has been threatened, lies about me are permeating social media, and justifiably so.
Although social media and editorials* in the Mustang News have dismissed my explanation as “pathetic” and “false,” the explanation is true and supported by evidence I have supplied to the University. I am not, nor have I ever been, a racist, and contrary to some reports, I have never been involved in any kind of discriminatory incident. I am not sorry simply because I “was caught.” I am sorry because I have given other students the impression they can indiscriminately be made fun of because of their race or appearance. In my own mind, I was simply “going all out” in my theme as a member of the black team. Believe me, I wish with all my heart that I had been a member of the blue team.
Second, the press, social media, a new Cal Poly parents’ facebook page and editorials to the Mustang News have portrayed me as a tried and true racist. They have argued that the concepts of the “benefit of the doubt” and “there are two-sides to every story” do not apply to me because there is no excuse for “blackface.” I agree. There is no excuse for blackface; I truly did not know the historical ramifications of it on April 7. I do now.
I understand there will be a diversity march on Friday, April 13, 2018. I’m very open to a dialogue with anyone or any student group who would like to discuss increased diversity awareness within the Greek system and the school as a whole. I’m confident that increased awareness and education is the key to preventing the type of hurt I have caused. Ultimately, I cannot control what is said or believed about me in the press and social media. For my part, all I can do now is express my sincerest apologies to those whom I have hurt. My actions stemmed from ignorance, but never hate, discrimination or the intent to hurt anyone.
*Editor’s note: In the two Mustang News editorials, Dear President Armstrong, you have failed and Another racist action at Cal Poly, Watkins’ explanation was not regarded as “pathetic” and “false”. Letters to the editor are not editorials.
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According to TMZ, Jesseca White is upset after Ne-Yo talked about the struggles of their past relationship during a VHI “Behind the Music” interview and has hired a lawyer, accusing him of breaking their confidentiality agreement.
The site reports that during their relationship, White had a baby that she thought was Ne-Yo’s, but the baby was actually not his. The couple reached a settlement agreement in 2009, and Ne-Yo paid $575,000 to White, who in turn, officially said the kid wasn’t his.TMZ says that Ne-Yo was originally listed on the birth certificate as the father, but his name was removed. Both sides agreed to a confidentiality clause, promising to never go public with the information.
But, in the “Behind the Music” interview that aired in September, Ne-Yo opened up about the situation, and White was not pleased with his comments.
Ne-Yo recalled the day he found out the baby was not his, telling the camera, “Jesseca called me, bawling crying. I’m like, ‘What’s wrong with you?’ And all she could say is, ‘He’s not yours, he’s not yours.’ She just kept saying it over and over and over again, to the point where I dropped the phone. Chimere’s not mine. That hurt ’cause I had attached myself to this guy, you know. This is my son. I’m looking at him and I’m picturing I’m gonna be old, and he’s gonna be – this is my son! It’s not my son.”
During the interview, Ne-Yo insisted that news didn’t change his feeling on the baby. “I didn’t care who the father was,” he told VHI. “In my mind, I was still Chimere’s father. I was there when he was born. I saw him when he first came out. I held him. He was my kid. In the state of California, if you put yourself out there as the father, the mother can then come after you in court like you’re the biological father so we settled out of court for what I thought was an ungodly amount of money. Shortly after that Jesseca and Chimere vanished.” READ MORE
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BJP shortlists candidates for all 28 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka | India News
BENGALURU: The BJP’s Karnataka unit said Sunday that it has shortlisted candidates for all the 28 Lok Sabha constituencies and the party’s central election committee would soon take a call on it.
“We have shortlisted the names of all the candidates (in Karnataka). The central election committee will take a decision on it and release the list,” BJP state general secretary Arvind Limbavali told reporters.
He was speaking after the party’s state core meeting here, chaired by BJP state president B S Yeddyurappa.
BJP general secretary and state unit in-charge P Muralidhar Rao, BJP organising secretary (in-charge south India) B L Santosh, former chief ministers D V Sadananda Gowda and Jagadish Shettar were among those who attended the meeting.
Limbavali said the state election committee would table the list before the central election committee, headed by its national president, but refused to divulge the names, saying the CEC would announce it later.
On the Mandya Lok Sabha seat, where chief minister H D Kumaraswamy’s son Nikhil Kumaraswamy is pitted against multi-lingual actress Sumalatha Ambareesh, wife of late actor-turned-politician Ambareesh, he said the core committee discussed fielding a candidate.
However, the party kept its options open and would take a final call based on Sumalatha’s decision, he said.
Mandya has gone to the JD(S) as per the seat-sharing agreement between the coalition partners Congress and the JD(S).
The party has planned to field Nikhil Gowda, grandson of former prime minister H D Deve Gowda and son of Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy.
However, Sumalatha’s decision has disturbed the political equations.
Ambareesh had represented Mandya thrice in the Lok Sabha, the first time on a JD(S) ticket and twice on Congress ticket.
He was minister of state for information and broadcasting during the UPA-1 regime.
Limbavali said senior Congress leader from Hassan, A Manju would soon join the BJP after his meeting with Yeddyurappa.
Manju had been a vocal critic of Gowda and often expressed his displeasure in respecting the Congress-JD(S) coalition.
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‘The perfect song to help my characters flourish’
Once a week I host a writer who uses music as part of their creative environment – perhaps to connect with a character, populate a mysterious place, or hold a moment still to explore its depths. This week’s post is by magical realist suspense novelist Candace Austin @caustinauthor
Soundtrack by Brandi Carlile, Jamie Cullum, Michael Johns and Brooke White, The Beatles, John Lennon
There are two things from which I abstain while writing—music and wine. I write better in silence while sober. Maybe this is why I work through a first draft fairly quickly?
I can reduce the bustling of my busy family to a low murmur with my thoughtful plotting, but music, I cannot. It’s captivating to me. Music does, however, play a huge role in the growth of my novels. Once my protagonists and their stories germinate in my brain, I set out in search of a song that will help them flourish. It never fails. I find a perfect song that speaks to their stories and tells me their secrets. It’s as if the song was created just for my characters—for me.
My debut novel, The Layers, is the story of David Kiplinger, a 19-year-old living in a post-Unveiling age in which most everyone remembers past lives. When TheLayers.b4u website (think Facebook meets Ancestry.com for millennia past and present) reveals that David has lived exponentially more lives than anyone else on earth, he’s lifted to a level of fame reserved for the divine. To answer questions and diffuse the onslaught of attention, David agrees to an autobiography, but when he meets his ghostwriter, Holly Stone, he can’t help but wonder if she’s the woman who has lived alongside him, the one he has loved unconditionally, the one who killed him.
Regardless of David’s suspicions about Holly, theirs is a sweet and humorous story of unconditional, eternal love … and irony, there is irony. When I heard Brandi Carlile’s The Story, I knew it was their song. Ms. Carlile sings about the layers, the depth of our individual life stories and how immensely satisfying it is to find that one person who knows your story like the back of their hand and appreciates it for all that it is, and all that it’s not. It’s messy. It’s glorious. Life’s elation and misery are there in her lyrics. I often listened to it before I began my daily writing. The intensity with which she sings the song inspired me to elevate the emotions as I wrote, and I think The Layers turned out better for it. How this song was not a chart topper, I’ll never know.
Whimsical and inspiring
One song does not fit all, however. Much of The Layers is humorous, and I found that I needed to shift into another gear when writing the lighthearted scenes. Jamie Cullum’s remake of Ruby and the Romantic’s classic Our Day Will Come struck the perfect chord. The tune is whimsical and inspiring, hopeful and innocent, much like David.
David handles his complicated relationship, newfound fame, and status as the most reincarnated of men with a cheerful optimism. He likes to think that living is a gift, not a punishment. Life is Okay by Michael Johns and Brooke White embodies the guarded optimism that defines him.
Rounding out my playlist is In My Life by The Beatles and Imagine by John Lennon. Obviously, there’s a theme here—life. Music helps me contemplate life. Just imagine what life would be like if we remembered being someone else, somewhere else? (insert Twilight Zone theme). Would we launch into a new life knowing what to savor? Would the world improve because we understood without a doubt what is important?
Ooh. I will now listen to music with a glass of wine in-hand!
Candace Austin is the author of The Layers and In Her Sleep. Her fast-paced, suspenseful novels use magical realism to explore love, life, and the humorous and heart-wrenching oddities in both. Originally from the Chicago suburbs, Candace resides in Raleigh, North Carolina with her husband of 20 years, two kids (one heading for college, the other kindergarten), a hefty Golden Retriever, and a Maine Coon Cat that comes and goes as he dang well pleases. When not writing, she enjoys NC State football games (particularly the tailgating), and traveling to Maine to spend time with her parents and family. Find her on her website and on Twitter as @caustinauthor
That’s the last Undercover Soundtrack for 2013! The series will return on 8 January.
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The Busta Forum
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Notre Dame Day
Each year, Notre Dame brings women leaders to campus to share their inspiring journeys. Our speakers represent a broad range of professional fields and personal experiences. In our 125th anniversary year, we are thrilled to present a panel of alumnae leaders!
Due to concerns and uncertainty around Coronavirus/COVID-19, the Busta Forum has been cancelled. We look forward to rescheduling at the appropriate time.
NDMU has been educating leaders for 125 years. What's the secret to developing personal leadership and how does that extend to the business acumen necessary for professional success? Join us to hear from a selection of outstanding recent alumnae.
Panelists include:
Tara Mathew Sahu '01, Coca-Cola North America
Michelle A. Streckfus '99, BUCC, NERC Management, Exelon
Sheri Booker '04, Poet, Writer, Educator
Queenstar Akrong '14, Founder & CEO, Adisa Advising and Associate Director, Partner Mobilization at the College Board
The Charles J. Busta III Business Forum is designed to showcase the thoughts and experiences of business leaders, especially women leaders, in order to encourage creativity and personal growth in women. The series was created in memory of Charles J. “CB” Busta, a Notre Dame trustee and marketing executive who died in 1999.
All individuals invited to speak are recognized in their chosen fields. We seek inspirational professionals of integrity who have made a real difference, overcome significant obstacles, or delivered dramatic success. We especially seek women professionals with these credentials in order to present strong role models who can set a standard of achievement for Notre Dame students.
Our invited speakers are chosen based on a strong set of credentials including:
Competitive spirit balancing business, personal and spiritual life
2019: Stories of Growth. Connections. Access.
India Gary-Martin, CEO of Leadership for Life
Kate Bowers, Vice President of Public Relations Client Services at Weinberg Harris & Associates
Janese Murray, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion, Exelon Corporation (Ret.)
Linda Singh, Major General of the Maryland Army National Guard
2018: Mayor Catherine E. Pugh, Baltimore City
2017: Donna Orender, Founder and CEO of Orender Unlimited, and former WNBA President and PGA Tour Vice President
2016: Shira Shafir, Director of Social Innovation and Impact at TOMS
2015: Insights from Women Leaders in STEM: Inspiring the Next Generation
Judith Britz, Ph.D., Former Executive Director of BioMaryland Center
Alison Brown, Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer of University of Maryland Medical System
Gloria Flach, Corporate Vice President and President of Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems
Kathryn Freeland, President/Chief Executive Officer of A-TEK, Inc.
Moderated by LaVida Cooper '03, Telecommunications and Technology Branch Head, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
2014: The Arts Transforming Communities
Marin Alsop, Music Director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Doreen Bolger, Director of the Baltimore Museum of Art
Rebecca Hoffberger, Director of the American Visionary Art Museum
Julia Marciari-Alexander, Executive Director of the Walters Art Museum
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2013: Cindy Wolf, Executive Chef of Charleston restaurant and a partner in Foreman Wolf
2012: Patricia M.C. Brown, Esq., President of Johns Hopkins HealthCare LLC and Notre Dame trustee
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ESPN Writer Believes ‘Not A Lot’ At Stake For Celtics After NBA Restart
The Boston Celtics will be playing with house money in the coming weeks, according to one writer’s assessment of their situation.
ESPN’s Tim Bontemps claimed Wednesday night the Celtics don’t have much at stake as they prepare to resume their 2019-20 NBA season with hopes of making a deep run in the NBA playoffs. He believes the Celtics are primed to challenge for Eastern Conference supremacy and the NBA Finals not only this season but also in the coming campaigns.
“Oddly, not a lot,” Bontemps wrote in describe what’s at stake for the Celtics. “Boston is good enough to make a deep playoff run and could even reach the NBA Finals for the first time in a decade. But for a team with a young core under contract through next season and beyond, this should be far from Boston’s final shot at making noise in the postseason.”
The Celtics currently are in third place in the Eastern Conference standings, trailing the Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors. Although Boston might be able to overtake Toronto for second place, ESPN projects a third-place finish and a second-round elimination from the NBA playoffs is the most probable outcome to the Celtics’ season.
Motivation will be key to any team’s success inside the NBA bubble. If the Celtics have enough of it, they might exceed the expectations of ESPN and some less-than-bullish pundits.
The Celtics will face the Bucks on Friday night in their first game after the NBA restart.
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STS053-239-017 - STS-053 - HERCULES photographic system
Description: View of the new Hand Held, Earth Oriented, Real Time, Cooperative, User Friendly, Location Targeting and Environmental System (HERCULES) camera system, in the aft flight deck (FD).
Subject Terms: STS-53, DISCOVERY (ORBITER), CAMERAS, WINDOWS CONTROL BOARDS, ONBOARD ACTIVITIES
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STS057-225-017 - STS-057 - Views of a crewmember in the forward flight deck.
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Atlanta, GA, September 9, 2008 -- FEMA Region 4 Operations Chief Kertz Hare personally inspecting a Total Asset Visibility (TAV) transponder on a trailer outbound for the Gulf Coast. This technology allows FEMA to track, route, and control assets and supplies in real time by satellite. Mike Moore/FEMA
US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Lance Corporal David Eisenhart from the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (LARB) assembles a Dragon Eye Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) during training at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Center (MAGTFTC), Twentynine Palms, California (CA). The Dragon Eye is a five-lbs., back-packable, modular unmanned aerial vehicle guided by computers that provides real time video of the terrain below it. The equipment provides USMC small units surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities
Mr. Kevin Eitland, a civilian contractor, performs a systems check on the Omni Tracs transmitter using a 12 volt battery before installing it onto a military vehicle at Pier 8 in the Port of Pusan, Republic of Korea, Oct. 20, 1998. Eitland is contracted through the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SPAWAR) from Charleston, N.C. The Omni Tracs transmitter system is a prototype that is being field tested to determine its capabilities to keep track of the vehicle position and report that position to the Global Command and Control System in near real time. The transmitters are being installed on vehicles used in exercise Foal Eagle '98
Mr. Richard Troxell, a civilian contractor installs an Omni Tracs transmitter onto an Up-Armored High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) at Pier 8 in the Port of Pusan, Republic of Korea, Oct. 20, 1998. Troxell is contracted through the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SPAWAR) from Charleston, N.C. The Omni Tracs satellite system is a commerical system that is being used as a prototype to determine its capabilities to keep track of their position and report that position to the Global Command and Control System in near real time. The transmitters are being installed on vehicles used in exercise Foal Eagle '98
US Navy (USN) Boatswain's Mate First Class (BM1) Dennis Smith, Fleet Composite Squadron 6 (VC-6) (a.k.a. FLECOMPRON SIX), Norfolk, Virginia (VA), receives a line from a Public Works Center worker as the latest refurbishment of an unmanned surface vehicle (USV) QST-35 Seaborne Powered Target (SEPTAR) prepares for operational testing in Willoughby Bay. The squadron provides training and support with these remotely operated vehicles to maximize fleet readiness and mission accomplishment with vital, real time airborne reconnaissance capabilities and to provide realistic aerial and seaborne threat simulations
Washington, D. C. , October 27, 2009 -- FEMA's Deputy Administrator, Richard Serino, at a House Homeland Security Hearing, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity,and Science and Technology. Hearing titled "Real-Time Assessment of the Federal Response to Pandemic Influenza". FEMA/Bill Koplitz
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Home » IANS » Facebook acquires Virtual Reality studio ‘Ready at Dawn’
Facebook acquires Virtual Reality studio ‘Ready at Dawn’
San Francisco, June 23 (IANS) Facebook has acquired Virtual Reality (VR) studio Ready at Dawn, the developer behind the Lone Echo games which one of Oculuss most successful series, for an undisclosed sum.
Ready at Dawn was founded in 2003 by former members of Naughty Dog, and enjoyed a long relationship with Sony in the years after.
In 2017, Ready at Dawn entered into a partnership with Facebook’s Oculus Studios.
“Nearly 17 years ago, we embarked on a journey to build a game studio. Along the way, we innovated on genres, experiences, games and platforms,” tweeted Ru Weerasuriya, CEO and creative director at Ready at Dawn.
“Today, we’re excited to join the Facebook family as we open a new chapter in our story and continue to pursue our passions”.
According to Facebook, Ready at Dawn would continue to build amazing game experiences as an independent studio operating out of their current offices in Irvine, CA, and Portland, OR, with the full support of Facebook and the Oculus Studios team behind them.
In February this year, Facebook acquired Sanzaru Games, the developer behind the best virtual reality (VR) game of 2019 titled ‘Asgard’s Wratha’ for an undisclosed sum.
Sanzaru Games joined Facebook’s Oculus Studios as an “independently operated studio”.
Facebook in November last year acquired Beat Games, the developer of popular Virtual Reality rhythm game called Beat Saber. Beat Games became part of Facebook’s VR gaming Group Oculus Studios.
The company cancelled the Oculus Connect 7 virtual reality conference in San Jose this year owing to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Facebook was set to reveal the latest updates for Oculus virtual reality titles at the event in March.
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NetComposites > News > Gibbs Technologies and Lockheed Martin to Develop High Speed Military Amphibious Vehicles
Gibbs Technologies and Lockheed Martin to Develop High Speed Military Amphibious Vehicles
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Lockheed Martin and Gibbs Technologies have agreed to develop a family of high speed amphibious vehicles designed specifically for military operations.
The militarized High Speed Amphibians (HSAs) will use technology from a fleet of prototype amphibious vehicles developed by Gibbs Technologies for consumer use, including the Gibbs Aquada, a three-person sports car, Gibbs Humdinga, a four-wheel military vehicle, and Gibbs Quadski, an amphibious all terrain vehicle.
Gibbs’ composites-rich technology enables amphibians to travel at speeds over 45 mph on water and over 100 mph on land – and to transition from water-to-land or land-to-water in five seconds. These features provide a much needed capability for military littoral, riverine and special operations.
“”HSAs are high performance craft on the water, and high performance vehicles on the ground and the transition between the two is seamless”” says Alan Gibbs, chairman of Gibbs Technologies. “”These are true amphibians, combining the best of both worlds””.
Gibbs and Lockheed Martin are developing three military concept vehicles, representing a scalable capability to meet various missions.
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Agip, Oando and Shell trunk lines in Bayelsa Attacked by Niger Delta Avengers
Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, reportedly claimed its Elite Strike Team 03 yesterday at about 11.45pm, struck Nembe 1, 2 and 3 truck line operated by Agip, Oando and Shell with supply capacity of 300,000 barrel per day to Bonny export terminal in Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
A statement allegedly released on the group’s website reads in part
” This attack is in response to the so-called “Operations Sharkbite” an art of terrorism commissioned by the tyranny of the Nigerian Navy establishment and orchestrated by some elements of the ruling political class to continuously undermine any effort by the Nigerian state to addressing the legitimate demands of the people of the Niger Delta and as well a conspiracy to bloat the accounts of some security contractors and conflict merchants within the party structure of the APC.
We are only reiterating our strong resolve that, time is running against the Nigerian government, that there is doom ahead. The Nigerian government need our cooperation more than we need the government as it concerns the extraction of the crude oil and hydrocarbon resources in our God-given land. We are determined to continue this war by all means necessary, until that environment prevails for a genuine dialogue and negotiations within the framework of the sixteen point key demands presented to President Muhammadu Buhari by PANDEF on the 1st of November 2016.
We want the peace with honour, we don’t want the Peace of Our Time. Since that moment military was drafted into the Niger Delta as an instrument of suppression to our fatherland against all peaceful protest and legitimate demands the fear had gone. The message is getting stronger with more messengers”.
The State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) stated that facility attacked was located in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area.
Nembe 1, 2 and 3 truck line are operated by Agip, Oando and Shell with supply capacity of 300,000 barrel per day to the Bonny export terminal.
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Amla, also known as Indian gooseberry, is one of the most antioxidant-rich foods on Earth. Though unfamiliar to many, particularly in Western countries, it is commonly used in Ayurvedic herbal preparations and the subject of hundreds of articles in the medical literature, including papers with hyperbolic titles like “Amla…a Wonder Berry in the Treatment and Prevention of Cancer.”
In vitro studies have shown that amla may have anticancer properties and not only appear able to block cancer cell growth, but also cancer cell invasion. Clinical research has also shown that its powder may work as well as a leading diabetes drug—without the side effects. Indian gooseberries have also been found to have cholesterol-lowering and cough-, fever-, pain-, stress-, and diarrhea-suppressing effects.
Amla can be purchased online or at Indian spice stores. Although some Ayurvedic herbal supplements have been found to be contaminated with heavy metals, some intentionally, none of the samples of its powder tested so far appear to be contaminated. Whole Indian gooseberries can be found in the frozen section of Indian grocery stores, but some find them inedible—astringent, sour, bitter, and fibrous all at the same time. The powder isn’t much tastier, but it can be disguised in something with a strong flavor, like a smoothie. Alternatively, amla can be packed into capsules. Whenever I’m traveling, I try to take daily capsules of turmeric and amla until I can get back home and wrest back control over my diet.
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The four most antioxidant-packed natural substances so far tested are cloves, amla (Indian gooseberries), triphala (a combination of amla, bibhitaki, and haritaki fruits), and dragon’s blood.
Both U.S.-made and imported Ayurvedic dietary supplements have high contamination rates of toxic metals such as mercury—though only a small fraction of the levels found in canned tuna.
Triphala, a combination of three fruits—amla, bibhitaki, and haritaki—is the most commonly used herbal formulation in Ayurvedic medicine, and may have powerful anticancer properties. Unfortunately, one in five Ayurvedic herbal dietary supplements were found contaminated with lead, mercury, and/or arsenic.
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Home > Hex: The Musical Theory Of Hex
by Briar Lawry
Hex: The Musical Theory Of Hex
Valentine’s Day was more than just a day for sappy cards, flowers and chocolates for four musical Wellingtonians this year. On 14 February Hex dropped their first album – ‘The Hill Temple’ – in vinyl format, with a digital version of the LP following shortly after. Briar Lawry talked with Kiki Van Newtown and Jason Erskine over coffee, the morning after the band had played the Kings Arms.
On their Bandcamp, Hex describe themselves as “…the progeny of wives Kiki and GG Van Newtown, a musical love affair who draw on influences spanning classical to folk to punk to metal.”
On paper that sounds like a lot to condense into one cohesive sound, and yet, when you hit ‘Play’ on a Hex tune, or stand on a sticky pub floor watching them live, it’s clearly, purely, them. The different influences that push through, in different ways at different times, all add to a rich and at times raucous sound.
The Hill Temple by HEX
Kiki and GG (Greta) – are joined in Hex’s current iteration by Jason Erskine and Briar Prastiti, building what has historically been a trio into a kick-ass four-piece. The version of Hex you’ll hear on the record though is the threesome of Kiki, GG and Jason – giving the live experience of watching the band a whole ‘nother person-worth of power.
“It’s been in the works for basically two years,” Kiki explains of their album recording process. “We ended up recording it three times, sort of accidentally. It was quite a process with quite a few interruptions and changes of tack. But three times – now it’s done.”
The song material was there from the outset – any delaying issues were about getting that perfect sound for the release.
“It was us wanting to get the production how we wanted it… deciding on how we wanted it to sound in recorded format.”
The songs are written by Kiki and GG.
“Some are clearly mine, some are clearly Greta’s. But we all bring our own things to the band – so even if there’s one person who’s majorly written a song, the others will have their own opinions or ideas. And there are a few songs on the album that me and Greta co-wrote very equally. It’s sort of through necessity our way of songwriting, since it’s limited by our time together, which is in turn limited by having jobs and a family – that sort of stuff.”
Jason’s addition to the band line up isn’t his first foray into the world of Hex. He recorded and mixed the band’s first release, 2016 EP ‘Calling To The Universe’ – so coming on board to play with the band late last year made perfect sense. He explains the reasons for the multiple rounds of recording.
“The way we were tracking the record, we were able to keep some guitar parts from earlier sessions, and maybe a vocal part or two. I did a lot of the drum tracking on the record, and a lot of stuff was overlaid from what was existing there – and then we just built and built until we got to a good place.”
“We had originally intended to record it all live,” Kiki adds. “But in the end, with the time constraints, our scheduling meant that we basically just had to go to the room one by one with Jason and track it like that. But next time we want to all be in a room together.”
“It’s pretty luxurious these days, isn’t it, to think that we can get a space, spend two weeks making sure the sound is right,” Jason muses. “Though the reality of that is that I have a small studio in my garage at home, and I just had to think, ‘Okay, what gear do I have on hand, or can borrow from friends, and then set this up so it doesn’t sound like a clangy mess in a garage?’”
Title rights is always an interesting conversation – whether it’s a song title or lyric, or something different all together. This LP’s title – ‘The Hill Temple’ – is taken from one of the songs.
“Me and Greta had a few ideas for the album name,” Kiki recalls. “It was tentatively called ‘Past Present Future’, but it didn’t feel quite right.”
“It sounds like a greatest hits record,” Jason interjects.
“Yeah, we’ll save that for our legacy,” laughs Kiki. “But one day we sat down and went through all the lyrics, and pulled out all the lyrics we thought would make good song titles and that one won. But there were a lot of discussions about it, before we got to a place where we all agreed on ‘The Hill Temple’.”
The timing of bringing Briar into the band has also coincided with a shift in who’s standing where and playing what when the band’s on stage. Rather than just bring an extra set of hands and pipes on the stage, Hex took the opportunity to recalibrate and make sure that everyone is able to represent the best of themselves on stage. So while Kiki’s staying at a mic stand with her bass, Jason has stepped out from behind the drums to join Briar on guitar, with GG taking residence at her natural home on the drum stool.
“It’s about how we can each be doing the best version of our musical selves,” says Kiki. “Greta is a legendary drummer – she’s been drumming forever and she’s quite a mind-blowing drummer to watch. And for Jason, guitar is his primary instrument, so both of them weren’t playing their primary instruments before. Jason’s not even a drummer! We just got him in and were like, ‘Hey, can you play the drums?’, and he was like, ‘No… but I can give it a go!’”
Kiki and Jason both laugh at that memory.
“We had a show coming up, and we were like, ‘Hey Jason, you know how you’re not a drummer, do you want to be a drummer now?’ So it felt like a natural progression to now switch around – and it might not always be like this. We’re all multi-instrumentalists, I love guitars but I’m very open to other instruments as well. It’s just nice to have a change – and with Greta on drums I feel that she’s such a good, solid bedrock for the band.”
Jason’s learning of the drums on the fly isn’t the only piece of learning the band has handled lately. Adding Briar to the line-up has been invigorating for the band and, it seems, for Briar herself. The Hex gig at Auckland’s (late) Kings Arms was the first rock show performance for the masterful flamenco guitarist – she had never played an electric guitar until about a month before.
“I think the whole environment was quite a new paradigm for performing for her. I felt it was a bit cruel – ’Oh yeah, you’re playing your first ever rock show at the Kings Arms, after all these epic bands…’ Kiki laughs. “But she did so well, I would have been catatonic!”
Having a fourth member also meant a new layer of richness to the live sound.
“The guitar parts are quite complex, so we were arranging to elevate that overall guitar heaviness. It gave us a chance to figure out how can we really bring it, really fill out our guitars and our vocal sound.”
And fill it out they have. Their record is a treat – and catching them live you get the perfect balance of faithfulness to the record – plus an enticing something extra.
This autumn they’ve taken the plunge into doing the indie dream – hopping across the Pacific and a few state lines to take on SXSW in Austin, Texas where, according to eyewitnesses, they blew away international music business figures and impressively gained themselves an invite to take part in next year’s festival.
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Sola Rosa: Sola Flare
The Prophet Motive: Density In Motion
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Premiere: Bartells – Still Like To Know
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Elephant Stone announce remix album
Elephant Stone, the psych rock band from Montreal, have announced a new remix album, featuring members of Young Galaxy, TOY, Caribou, Tahiti 80 and more. The album follows the release of the band’s recent full length Ship of Fools – out now on Elephants On Parade/Burger Records. The Remix of Fools EP is out September 18th. Ahead of the release, the band has shared Young Galaxy remix of “The Devil’s Shelter”.
Speaking about Young Galaxy’s remix frontman Rishi Dhir says:
“Stephen Ramsay (Young Galaxy) and I have known each other for years. We initially met when I was recording the first Elephant Stone album “The Seven Seas” in 2008 at Breakglass Studios with Jace Lasek. Jace had recorded Young Galaxy’s debut and Stephen would stop by the studio. Fast forward 5 years later and I would run into Stephen while playing with our kids in the local park. We’d always end up talking about music and gear. I appreciated Young Galaxy’s shift into more electronic territory and mentioned in passing my bubbling obsession with Acid House and how I’d always wanted to create an Acid House-meets-raga album… So, when we finally released Ship of Fools, he was the first person I contacted for a remix. From our conversations, I knew he understood what I wanted this remix to be… and he nailed it. Funny enough, this track was the springboard for our collaboration on the future “Elephant Stone presents Acid House Ragas”….
‘Somewhere’ Gum Country
“Champagne” The Reflectors
Caribou Gets Remixed By Four Tet
Elephant Stone Debut Single For Plus1 Covid-19 Relief Fund
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“Hey Grandma” by No Parents
LA punks No Parents have announced a TV party/Pop-Up Record shop in Los Angeles at their record label’s office (2026 E. 1st St) on June 4th. To celebrate the release of their new record, Hey Grandma & The Greatest Hits, the band will take over Ring The Alarm’s headquarters while the label bosses are away for the weekend to throw a literal TV party, where the band will be playing inside of a gigantic TV set and selling copies of their new record as well as other RTA releases on vinyl. Hey Grandma & The Greatest Hits is comprised of fan favorite “Hey Grandma” and 30 30-second songs. You can expect art on the walls, live performances, snacks, thrashing, viewings, listenings, vinyl, feelings and dancing!
No Parents is a punk band made up of longtime friends (singer Zoe Reign, guitarist Ryan McGuffin, bassist Killian LeDuke, rhythm guitarist Davis LeDuke, and drummer Monte Najera) who love being from the Valley, love punk music and love each other. They also love bowling, gluten, kombucha, Kendrick Lamar, Monte (everyone loves Monte, meet him, you’ll see), and Dr. Pepper, a pretty solid list for a group of punks who insist that they’re not just a band but a lifestyle.
Following up their debut album May The Thirst Be With You (Burger Records), No Parents is releasing a series of singles this spring, including a 12 inch with Ring The Alarm records with “Hey Grandma” as the A side and thirty 30-second songs on the B side, including gems like “Wifi” and “The Valley.” The songs work both as songs as well as a document of the No Parents lifestyle, which means they sound like they’re spiked with love and Dr. Pepper.
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Bleached Share “Stupid Boys” Visual
Bleached with Dude York ‘Live in Vancouver’
Bleached Debut Video For “Daydream”
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After Villa and Huddersfield it’s time for hard (re-)evaluation. My open letters to Neil and Moxey
19th December 2016 By Stewart Lewis 23 Comments
Dear Alex
I wrote this letter three nights ago, but held off from posting it. It was penned in the aftermath of our defeat to Huddersfield; I wondered, as the raw disappointment subsided, whether I might feel differently.
I’ve taken considerable flak for defending you through 2016. No regrets about that: you were dealt a weak hand to play in the Premier League, and in my view your sensational impact here two years ago earned you time – and the benefit of the doubt – for the first months of this season.
I still believe you have exceptional qualities, and potentially a long and successful managerial career in front of you. Moreover, I admire your reluctance to quit.
However, life sometimes puts us in situations where – without any need for rancour or bitterness – the right thing to say is “this just isn’t working”. Situations where the best thing, for both parties, is to go separate ways.
This season has been a strange one. The greatest challenge of managing a relegated side is to shift the mentality from a losing one to a winning one. It seemed City had overcome that hurdle, with a set of results that saw us second after 14 games.
The confidence and mental resilience which should have flowed from those results, though, never materialised. We had the quality to get two goals ahead at places like Fulham and Newcastle – for which you should perhaps have received more credit – but we lacked character and conviction to defend those leads.
That character and conviction is an essential quality (I’m pretty sure you’d agree) in a team that wants promotion. For whatever reason, you are not able to inspire it in this group of players at this time.
Why have I come off the fence after Friday night? I think it was the stark contrast between Huddersfield and ourselves. Huddersfield’s players are no better than ours, but they were a far better team. They played with an energy, verve and belief that we couldn’t match, and in truth haven’t matched all season.
I’m no psychologist, but at times your judgement suggests to me a bit of fatigue. The way Barnsley or Huddersfield approach a game is no secret – yet you sent out teams neither tactically nor physically equipped to deal with them. The choice of Josh Murphy to replace Steven Naismith at Barnsley was bizarre, as was the withdrawal of Nelson Oliveira on Friday.
Yes, the players should take their share of responsibility for under-performance but tactics and team selection are in your hands, and your decisions have not been as sure-footed as we (or you) would want.
You’ve been under intense pressure for the past twelve months. The way you’ve conducted yourself has been, in my view, admirable. But being the proud man you are, you may be the last to recognise that a break would benefit you.
Time is on your side and I believe you’ll come back stronger; you’ve left us great memories and we’ll wish you every success. Trying to continue as we are now, though, is not going to help either you or us.
Dear Jez
First, a belated welcome to Norwich. You’re steeped in football, and you will be well aware of the club’s values and traditions that remain important for many of us.
As is our desire to be in the top division. I’ve no reason to think you’re anything but sincere when you say your objective is “promotion, promotion, promotion”. That’s our objective too.
But if you will the end, you must will the means. I think my letter to Alex shows I understand why you wanted him to succeed, and believed he might. However, you’ve witnessed what the rest of us have witnessed. The view that most City fans have come to – some quickly and others, like me, slowly – is surely now an inescapable one.
You are closer to the club than we are, and have some special sources such as the players. I find it hard to believe, though, that they tell you anything different from the evidence of your eyes watching our 22 games.
You know that challenging for promotion will be more difficult with each succeeding season; we must give it the best shot we can this year. To do that, we need a run of strong results that Alex just isn’t capable of inspiring.
Like me, you face a decision that you hoped you wouldn’t have to face. Easy for me: all I have to do is admit I’ve changed my mind. Your responsibility is bigger and action harder. But it’s what you’re paid for.
I, and all City fans, wish you well.
Finally, let me wish a heart-felt Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year to everyone associated with Norwich City Football Club. And to everyone associated with this site: writers, commenters (whether or not we’ve agreed!), and above all to Gary whose sterling efforts keep the site going and give us enjoyment throughout the year.
Filed Under: Column, Stewart Lewis
Jeff says
Dear Alex – I don’t feel the least bit sorry for you and your one chance in English football is over and you don’t have any “exceptional qualities” aso you haven’t learned a thing since coming here, whereas I have and I’m not a football manager. Therefore, in Mr Lewis’ eyes (some chap who can’t see the rotten wood for the happy smiling trees), I’m the new Jose. Now go away. Ta
Dear jez – stop saying yes. Also, please go away. Ta
Jarrolder says
That must have bee difficult to write but I’m with you all the way.
Its so galling to see teams in the Championship playing good football in half empty home stadiums and then see what is being served up to a full house at Carrow Road.Yet for how much longer?.
The drift away has started and like many others I have reached the stage where for the first time in years,I don’t really care if I miss a home game.
We have been treated like mugs for long enough and its not a nice feeling.
Well said. If everyone could take that approach instead of the increasing nastiness creeping into being a ‘fan’ of this club perhaps supporting the team would be a lot easier. It doesn’t wash that ‘the board aren’t sorting the situation so I have a right to say what I want’ means hurling abuse at people. So. Let’s hope this is read and acted upon by board and fan alike.
Merry Christmas? Not yet.
I would “countersign” both of Stewart’s excellent letters if I could, and suspect many readers of this site would join me.
Maybe, just maybe, the “recipients” might this time somehow be made aware of their existence and read them. I sincerely hope so.
Fantastic article and I admire the restraint and balance while the ultimate points are made in such a solid fashion.
Merry Christmas to all on Stewart’s list from me also.
Dave H says
I’m in a similar position in that I felt I was defending Alex Neil longer than most. However for me, the Leeds game represented the point of no return. I believed he was our best chance of going back up and in many ways, I still think that was the case, but we do need to make a change.
pab says
What more can be said after Paddy Davitt’s article today and now Stewart’s leap from the fence.
Just a shame the Board seem to be the last people (again) who cannot see or face the fact of when the ‘writing is on the wall’
I agree been a city fan for years hardly missed a match but also getting to the point where i cant be bothered to go to the match to watch the ribbish display we are given.
Delia maybe a believer but its time she stepped aside and let somebody else take control and bring the passion and desire to win back. (Not her nephew) new blood that can bring fresh faces willing to play
I came to the same conclusion on Friday night. I hate the way some of our supporters behave – booing the team off at half time, making easy judgments from the sidelines when they are not the ones making the decisions. I really want it to work but we have to face facts. It’s not working and something has to change. There are two excellent managers available at the moment (Rowett and Alladyce) who would give the club a real chance this season but we need to act now – not wait until it’s too late.
I agree with the above getting to the stage where i am fed up spending money on away games and not bothered about the home gàmes as its always dissapointing.
Time for a change in management and the board.
A lot of the fans feel its time for delia and her husband to step aside before we end up relegated from this league as well.
#7 pab: You make a good point about the Paddy Davitt article. Seems like he was writing with a bit of freedom for a change and he was spot on in just about every respect.
If you lose the fans and what is a traditionally very loyal local Press, you’re going downhill like a runaway toboggan.
But they still don’t appear to want to listen.
Well done Stewart. It is a well known fact that, for the sake of the club, I would have changed the manager last January as it was clear to me that he had taken a step too far so early in his managerial career. I know others had a different view and, Stewart, you were one of them. Had we seen progress in tactics, team selection and use of the undoubted talent at his disposal I would have been more supportive but there has been none. So I like you wish him well in his career in the future but not at the expense of our club. Let’s hope Delia et al will now put the club first too. Tough times I know but if you can’t take the heat ……
Dear Alex,
Stick to your principles, do not resign. If the Board are going to let themselves be swayed by fan power (again) and decide that it is time to let you go, then force them to sack you, but I hope that they too stand their ground, and continue to support you. This club is turning into another Leeds Utd, and it´s all the worse for it, where fans in particular seem to think we have some sort of god-given right to be in the Premier League, and are still day-dreaming about (van)Goss and the Bayern Munich times. If it´s any consolation, Chris Hughton was put under exactly the same sort of pressure as you´re being put under now, and unfortunately at that time the Board buckled under and replaced him with a complete novice, if they hadn´t, we might have been in the Premier League to this day. It´s also interesting to note, that with a fan base that actually gets behind him, Chris Hughton can do quite well (Newcastle, Birmingham and now Brighton will attest to that).
yours sincerely…….
Thanks for everyone’s comments, kind and otherwise.
Many fans, I suspect, want to remove AN but with as much sorrow as anger. Meanwhile there’s a complete spectrum of views, exemplified by Jeff and George.
We have every right to that range of opinions, and I’m delighted this is a forum where they can be shared with a minimum of abuse.
Best wishes to all.
Bob in Diss says
Takes some balls to change sides of the fence in such a public and honest fashion.
I always favoured giving Alex until Christmas with the credit he still had in the ‘bank’ from a 6-month promotion. Top 6 was vital, so now the bank is bust alas.
Interesting though that all of Swansea’s current travails seem to stem from losing patience with a young manager going through a bad spell? 99% of managers have bad runs – Alex is not a bad manager now, but he and us are in need of a fresh approach/challenge.
I don’t blame the owners for showing loyalty to someone, but there comes a point when the facts have to take precedence.
George .
I’d be happy to support Leeds Utd at present.
1.Manager knows what he’s doing (would have been an excellent fit for Norwich I believe)
2 The team has a good solid spine and opportunity is given for youth to shine .
3 If your philosophy prevails,Leeds are more likely than us to be in the Championship next season,
Um says
Dear George, Go and support Leeds as everything written above is what the majority of sensible supporters are thinking.
To save our season we need to get rid of AN. He has ran out of steam as much as the system he continually uses and plainly no longer works!
John Caithness says
When will NCFC supporters stop whinging. As a Canary Fan who has not been able to attend home matches but many away games I am tired of the so called knowledge of those so called fans who turn whenever a match is lost, or even won!
The owners own the club. The manager manages the club and the true supporters, support the club. End off
Dronny Canary says
Dear John, Supported the lads through thick and thin (and a lot of thin!) over the past 50+ years. When the owners have cleared off and the manager been sacked I’ll still (God willing) be here supporting the team. It’s not about a single match but about 18 months of a downhill spiral which has exposed our manager (great bloke – poor tactician). I will continue to give full support during matches to our dispirited, rudderless, poorly-coached team but, like many above, reserve the right to comment on what is happening. I’m now well past whinging….now I’m just embarrassed!
Flying High (not) says
Got to agree with Mr. Lewis, as I generally do. The recent two home games were last chance saloon time for me, and I was really encouraged by the Villa performance as the team dug in and really looked like they wanted it. But they don’t seem to understand that you have to do that in EVERY game or you won’t get anywhere.
Did we have any kind of game plan vs Huddersfield? Does Neil really think our back line that day was good enough to pass it out of defense against a high press? Does he really think Jerome and Bassong up front in a last throw of the dice is better than Jerome and Oliveira? Lets be fair to Bassong though, he saved two certain goals with last ditch interventions – it could have been much worse.
We aren’t even doing the basics right. FINALLY we managed to put in a decent corner and a yellow head on it, but no one was in front of the keeper so an easy tap in became an easy claim.
The shambolic nature of the performance was summed up in one moment for me. Late in the game Olsson (did he make ONE decent cross) backs out of an attempted throw in the opposition half, but backs out of it halfway through bcause if a lack of movement, and the ball slips from his hands. He’s wearing gloves in 8 degree weather. These players just don’t want it bad enough, and aren’t well organised enough, and Alex Neil’s time is surely up.
John (18): Not sure if you’re including me among the whingers who “turn whenever a match is lost”.
I suspect the majority of readers will think that, like some of City’s defenders, I’ve been too slow to turn.
After eight defeats in ten to call supporter unrest “whinging” simply defies belief and logic. Encapsulated for all to see is the problem in a nutshell,
victor says
Excellent article Stuart. Now how about a letter to Delia & co e.g.
As supporters we only see what is going on at our beloved club from the terraces or via the media. You as owner & thus decision maker have privy to a lot of information & control of circumstances than we do not. For that reasons I have always given you the benefit of the doubt when the flak is flying around . I have however been a fierce critic of our manager for the past 12 months. His faults & failures are laid bare out on the pitch , no need to give the benefit of the doubt there.
You may have had very good reasons not to change the management structure this past few months BUT I think the time has come where you must rule with your head rather than your heart. Alex Neil lost a large section of supporters last season. It would appear that he has lost ( part ) of the dressing room this season which I’m sure you were able to turn a deaf ear to . How ever it would appear these past few weeks that Alex Neil has now lost the PRESS As Ed ( as an ex politician ) will tell you , this invariably makes the position impossible .
I therefore suggest that you bow to the inevitable & act NOW.
Give Alex the usual thanks & send him on his way . I
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Odell Beckham Jr. wants to train with Usain Bolt
By OlympicTalkDec 15, 2016, 11:39 AM EST
Odell Beckham Jr. is feeling so fast that he reached out to Usain Bolt on Twitter.
The New York Giants wide receiver clocked 21.85 miles per hour during his 61-yard touchdown catch and run on Sunday night, fastest of any ball carrier in week 14, according to the NFL.
Beckham was not the fastest NFL ball carrier this season — Olympic long jumper Marquise Goodwin clocked 22.25 mph in September, according to the league, and others have been faster.
Bolt reportedly averaged between 23 and 28 mph during his world-record 100m of 9.58 seconds at the 2009 World Championships.
None of that stopped Beckham from tweeting his 21.85 mph video at Bolt’s account at 12:01 a.m. ET on Thursday.
Beckham’s mom was an All-American sprinter for LSU in the 1990s.
VIDEO: Bolt: I received offers to play WR in the NFL
@usainbolt let's speed train this offseason ?! https://t.co/vNqAoWvZuM
— Odell Beckham Jr (@OBJ_3) December 15, 2016
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Kelly Claes, Sarah Sponcil want to be the youngest U.S. Olympic beach volleyball team ever
By Nick ZaccardiJul 17, 2020, 3:28 PM EDT
U.S. beach volleyball teammates Kelly Claes and Sarah Sponcil were all packed and minutes from driving separately to Los Angeles International Airport in mid-March when they received the notification.
An FIVB World Tour event in Sydney, Australia, their first of the Olympic year, was canceled due to the emerging coronavirus pandemic.
“We called each other,” Sponcil said. “We kind of were in that moment of now what? Like everyone else.”
Claes, 24, and Sponcil, 23, then spent nearly the entire spring apart. Sponcil drove to her native Arizona. Claes hunkered in Southern California, where stay-at-home measures were instituted. Beaches closed. Beach volleyball tournaments, in the U.S. and abroad, were wiped off the calendar. The Olympics were postponed to 2021.
It was heartbreaking, especially given Claes and Sponcil accepted the risk of flying abroad back in March. While other teams withdrew from the Sydney event, they were entered right up until the cancellation.
“We were prepared to go out and play and get quarantined out there,” Claes said. “We had friends in Australia. We’ll quarantine with them.”
Every tournament could be vital for Claes and Sponcil over the next year, starting with the AVP Champions Cup. The three-legged substitute for a season is being held in the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center parking lot with imported sand. Matches are the next three Saturdays and Sundays with coverage on NBC Sports.
Next year, Claes and Sponcil can become the youngest U.S. Olympic beach volleyball team in history. So every extra opportunity to play together is viewed as beneficial.
They’re also ranked third more than halfway through U.S. Olympic qualifying. The top two teams go to Tokyo. That’s why they were so intent on flying to Sydney. The No. 2 team of Kerri Walsh Jennings and Brooke Sweat, plus others, withdrew before the event was canceled.
“We want to pursue the Olympics,” Sponcil said. “If our health is on the line, we’re going to risk it.”
The AVP is not part of Olympic qualifying. But Claes and Sponcil will continue to season a partnership that is not yet two years old. All of the other teams going for U.S. Olympic spots are in the AVP Champions Cup field, except for Walsh Jennings and Sweat, given the three-time gold medalist is no longer under AVP contract.
In U.S. Olympic qualifying, world silver medalists April Ross and Alix Klineman hold a substantial 1,800-point lead over Walsh Jennings and Sweat. Claes and Sponcil are another 320 points behind. When international play resumes, the standings can change in a week. A team can earn as many as 1,200 points for a top-level international title.
Walsh Jennings, who is 41, is trying to become the oldest Olympic beach volleyball player ever. She has said this will be her last Olympic run. If Claes and Sponcil accomplish their goal of qualifying for Tokyo, they will also likely end the Olympic career of a legend.
“I haven’t thought about it all that much,” Claes said. “There’s so many different outside voices and pressures. We’ve been just trying to stay in our own little bubble and focus on what we need to focus on.”
Plenty has kept them busy since partnering in September 2018.
“We’ve gone to hell and back,” Claes said last year on the beach volleyball podcast Sandcast.
Claes won NCAA beach volleyball titles with USC in 2016 and 2017. She and fellow Trojan Sara Hughes began playing internationally with a pedigree to become the next great U.S. team. Their bond was so strong that Hughes turned down Walsh Jennings’ proposal to partner up in 2017.
But in 2018, Hughes decided to pair with Summer Ross for a Tokyo Olympic run (which ended after Ross suffered a 2019 back injury). Claes finished the 2018 season with veteran Brittany Hochevar, then had to decide about a Tokyo Olympic run.
Claes “interviewed” multiple potential partners. She reached out to Sponcil, a promising player who was still competing collegiately for UCLA.
Sponcil was a revelation during her summer break from the Bruins. She made her AVP main-draw debut with Rio Olympian Lauren Fendrick and reached a final, dropping two close sets to April Ross and Klineman. Sponcil and Fendrick trained together once or twice before the tournament, which took place two weeks after Sponcil and the Bruins won the NCAA beach title.
“Before that, I didn’t really have a future planned,” said Sponcil, a setter for UCLA’s indoor team after transferring from Loyola Marymount, where she was that school’s Female Athlete of the Year. “I kind of wanted to go the indoor, USA national team route, but after we did so well in that tournament, it kind of flipped a switch. I kind of wanted to pursue beach.”
The late summer/early fall of 2018 was the crucial time. Olympic qualifying was about to start. Partner switches were happening. April Ross and Klineman paired a year earlier. Hughes and Summer Ross (no relation) earlier that year.
When Claes and Sponcil molded their team over lunch at a Southern California burrito joint, Walsh Jennings was still on the lookout. Claes was one of the players who worked out with Walsh Jennings. All of the players flew to China in early autumn for tournaments.
“I think it was still a little open in my mind,” to consider a partnership with the triple gold medalist, Claes said. “I mean, Kerri Walsh Jennings, amazing athlete. Five Olympics under her belt. I felt like I could learn a lot from her.”
Claes and Sponcil, in their first tournament together, finished third in a mid-level event in Qinzhou. Claes had agreed the next week to play with Walsh Jennings, who then right before the tournament announced Sweat as her new partner for the upcoming Olympic run.
Claes and Walsh Jennings, both blockers at 6 feet and change, still played that one event together. They won their first two matches. In the third, they went a set up on April Ross and Klineman, who already established themselves as the top U.S. team. Ross and Klineman rallied to win in three. Claes hasn’t played with anyone other than Sponcil since.
“[Walsh Jennings] and Sarah were, like, top of my list,” said Claes, who also tried out with April Ross in 2017 before Ross teamed with Klineman. “Each one would have been such a unique journey to go down. I’m so thankful it worked out the way it has because I get to now experience life with Sarah. I get to experience this journey fresh with Sarah, and we get to do it together versus if I had decided to play with Kerri, so much experience on her end. It would be me, I kind of feel like, tailing along and figuring out things as I go in that regard versus getting to live it with my partner.”
Sponcil said she felt confident that Claes would not leave her for the most decorated Olympic beach volleyball player in history.
“There’s always those thoughts, but I don’t think it really rattled me too much,” Sponcil said. “[Claes] was looking for a partner that was younger that she could kind of grow with.”
Claes and Sponcil forged ahead. Sponcil came up with a team name — Slaes. They write songs and perform them in videos.
“We’re both so goofy and dorky,” said Claes, a fan of Comic-Con, Dungeons & Dragons and the cartoon “Rick and Morty.” “We play off of each other so well.”
In competition, they opened the 2019 season in the hell that Claes mentioned. The U.S. was so deep in teams that Claes and Sponcil had to play an all-American qualifier just to get into the normal qualifying tournament for an FIVB World Tour main-draw event in Itapema, Brazil. It’s called a country quota.
This country quota came against Walsh Jennings and Sweat. That made it key, given the Olympic qualifying race. The veteran Olympians doused Claes and Sponcil 21-12, 21-14 in 28 minutes. Claes and Sponcil traveled all the way to Brazil for 28 minutes of competition. The early loss meant their travel expenses would not be reimbursed. Plus, they had to play in hurricane-like conditions.
“I was holding the ball out on my hand, and it was blowing out of my hand,” Claes said.
The early exit turned out to be a blessing. Claes and Sponcil used the extra time before their next tournament in China to train for a week straight. Before that, they were together on sand once or twice a week given Sponcil was finishing her last season with UCLA.
“That really changed the momentum for us for the rest of our season,” Claes said.
From there, Claes and Sponcil made the semifinals of all four of their AVP starts. They made the final of an FIVB World Tour event in Espinho, Portugal.
There is still room for growth. They have yet to beat April Ross and Klineman or Walsh Jennings and Sweat, according to BVBInfo, but should get plenty of opportunities before Olympic qualifying closes next year.
“I really feel like we’re going to qualify and go the distance here,” said Claes, who as a teenager fractured her spine and underwent a cardiac ablation to treat supraventricular tachycardia. “I honestly think we have the most to gain from this kind of pause time because we are the youngest team and we have the least experience together. I think we have all the advantages of this time to gain some more experience before this last push before the Olympics.”
MORE: Champions Cup marks beach volleyball’s socially distanced return
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Tammam JD1, Steinsaltz D2, Bester DW2, Semb-Andenaes T1, Stein JF1. A randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial investigating the behavioural effects of vitamin, mineral and n-3 fatty acid supplementation in typically developing adolescent sch
Nutrient deficiencies have been implicated in anti-social behaviour in schoolchildren; hence, correcting them may improve sociability.
We therefore tested the effects of vitamin, mineral and n-3 supplementation on behaviour in a 12-week double-blind randomised placebo-controlled trial in typically developing UK adolescents aged 13-16 years (n 196). Changes in erythrocyte n-3 and 6 fatty acids and some mineral and vitamin levels were measured and compared with behavioural changes, using Conners' teacher ratings and school disciplinary records.
At baseline, the children's PUFA (n-3 and n-6), vitamin and mineral levels were low, but they improved significantly in the group treated with n-3, vitamins and minerals (P=0·0005). On the Conners disruptive behaviour scale, the group given the active supplements improved, whereas the placebo group worsened (F=5·555, d=0·35; P=0·02). The general level of disciplinary infringements was low, thus making it difficult to obtain improvements.
However, throughout the school term school disciplinary infringements increased significantly (by 25 %; Bayes factor=115) in both the treated and untreated groups. However, when the subjects were split into high and low baseline infringements, the low subset increased their offences, whereas the high-misbehaviour subset appeared to improve after treatment. But it was not possible to determine whether this was merely a statistical artifact.
Thus, when assessed using the validated and standardised Conners teacher tests (but less clearly when using school discipline records in a school where misbehaviour was infrequent), supplementary nutrition might have a protective effect against worsening behaviour.
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Posted on April 29, 2019 May 3, 2019 by colinsgoldman in Military
The United States Army introduced its current Physical Fitness Test (PFT) in 1980. The Army requires Soldiers to pass the PFT to graduate boot camp. This simple fitness test consists of two minutes of push-ups, two minutes of sit-ups, and a two-mile timed run.
PFT scoring adjusts for age and gender. Army officials tend to view Soldiers who meet but do not exceed the basic standards as poor performers. Baseline requirements become more difficult for Soldiers who move on to Advance Infantry Training. Soldiers who continue with military service are expected to pass the PFT test twice a year.
In 2020, The Army will introduce a brand new combat readiness physical test for Soldiers. The test comes after six years of research on improving Soldier combat readiness. Outside of Army ranks and military blogs, few people are aware of this momentous change to U.S. Army fitness standards.
The Army Combat Fitness Test Is Coming
No later than October 2020, The U.S. Army will require all Soldiers to complete the new, six-event Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). The ACFT has been designed to resemble common combat tasks and to build a fitness regimen that supports such field activities.
Research by The Army indicates that this more specific physical testing will help focus the fitness training of Soldiers. This will lead to a lower rate of occupational injuries. Soldiers will now be training for athletic routines more aligned with the physical demands of their work.
“The Army Combat Fitness Test will ignite a generational, cultural change in Army fitness and become a cornerstone of individual Soldier combat readiness. It will reduce attrition and it will reduce musculoskeletal injuries and actually save, in the long run, the Army a heck of a lot of money.”
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey
The Army Combat Fitness Test is designed to be gender- and age-neutral. Specific scoring requirements have yet to be revealed. The test will provide a more comprehensive assessment of Soldier physical readiness for combat readiness.
With such a major change comes apprehension. Ranks of current Soldiers are already practice-testing the new Army Combat Fitness Test. Present and future Soldiers are naturally curious about the new testing components.
The Six Tests of the Army Combat Fitness Test
The six tests of the ACFT are completed in precise order by each Soldier (in the graphic below from left to right across one row, followed by row two). The entire physical fitness test should take less than an hour to complete.
The six-element ACFT is completed in order, from left to right, upper row followed by lower row.
3 REPeTITION MAXIMUM DEADLIFT (MDL)
Soldiers will perform a deadlift of a weight in their pre-established target range. Soldiers will be given up to three attempts to lift the weight from the ground into a standing and stable hold. Soldiers can request additional weight be added with each successful attempts to maximize their score.
Deadlifts require proper form and practice, both to maximize performance
and to avoid injuries especially to the back if lifted improperly.
The Deadlift is intended to mimic the combat soldier lifting a wounded fellow Soldier from the battlefield. The Deadlift also mimics the physical exertion required by moving heavy boxes of ammunition or other combat equipment.
Standing Power Throw (SPT)
Soldiers hurl a ten-pound ball up over their heads and behind their bodies to a maximum distance. This two-handed toss measures the Soldier’s raw throwing power in a typical field situation.
The lane markers indicate the area in which a ball should land.
Army scorers will mark and measure the throw.
Combat terrain is often uneven in surface or littered with man-made obstacles. The test approximates the ability of a Soldier to lift themselves and their fellow Soldiers up and over obstacles in combat.
HAND-RELEASE PUSH-UP (HRP)
To perform a hand-release push-up, the Soldier completely lowers their body until resting on the ground and lifts their hands clearly in the air. In this exercise you focus entirely on the “push” in push-up.
Such pushups have become common in modern CrossFit competitions as they take the subjectivity out of a complete traditional pushup count. In addition, hand-release pushups negate the ability to “spring” up and down at rapid speed during testing. As a result of the hand lifting gesture with each repetition, HRP’s do require some measure of posterior or back muscle groups.
The hand-release push-up is a different beast from traditional push-ups.
It’s highly recommended you practice this element even if you’re solid at traditional push-ups.
Hand-release pushups measure full-range of “pushup motion”, even if the traditional “constant arm and shoulder tension” of traditional pushups is removed. They may require less total strength each, but they are counted accurately and require additional muscle sets.
Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC)
Each Soldier will sprint five laps of a 25-meter lane. The first lap is an unencumbered sprint. The second lap is performed while dragging a 90-pound weighted sled. The third lap is a lateral shuffle step, one segment to the right and one segment back to the left. The fourth lap is performed toting a 40-pound kettle bell in each hand. The fifth and final lap is another unencumbered sprint.
The Sprint-Drag-Carry element combines speed, strength, and endurance
across 250 meters of total distance.
This combination of speed and carry-strength tests the Soldier’s ability to drag a disabled fellow Soldier to safety. It also tests a Soldier’s ability to carry heavy supplies or equipment across a short terrain in a combat situation.
Leg Tuck (LTK)
This core muscle test requires the Soldier to lift their knees (or thighs) to their elbows while hanging from a bar. Soldiers hold the bar with an alternating left-right grip. The core strength required to perform such a routine is estimated to be twice that of a normal sit-up.
The Leg Tuck is the type of element that becomes far more difficult when
performed with correct precision, without bouncing, jerking or shimmying.
The test evaluates a Soldier’s general core strength and conditioning. Core strength is applicable to a great number of physical tasks on the field of combat. Examples include rope or wall climbing where rigorous abdominal and back muscle strength is tested.
Two-Mile Run (2MR)
The Two Mile Run is the sole surviving element from the current Physical Fitness Test. Soldiers are timed in a two-mile, level-ground run. New timing standards are more lenient than the former PFT standards, as the run now comes after the conclusion of five other challenging tests.
Soldiers are compelled to complete a rest period after
the Leg Tuck element, prior to the 2-Mile Run
This final event measures the general cardio endurance of the Soldier after approximately 45-50 minutes of Army Combat Fitness Testing. The best training for the 2MR is simple but intense cardio workouts.
How Army Combat Fitness Training Applies To Soldier and Civilian
Current and future Soldiers will want to prepare mentally and physically for the changes coming to the Army’s combat fitness requirements. While the ACFT measures general strength and conditioning, each individual test has specific preferred training routines.
Prospective test takers should practice each element to understand the muscle groups and body motions specific to each one. General conditioning will help scores across the board, as this nearly one-hour test is far more aerobically challenging than its predecessor.
Training for the ACFT is similar to training for the ten-event, single day competition put on by The D10. While overall fitness is required, each single event can be practiced and trained for to learn proper technique and maximize scores.
Aspiring Soldiers should already be incorporating the ACFT into their training regimen. The six-element test makes for a relevant and focused general strength and conditioning structure.
If you’re an Army veteran, can you measure up to the physical standards? If you’re a civilian, are you up to American Soldier standards in your own workouts and training? If you’re a high school student considering enlistment — are you preparing yourself for this physical fitness test? You ought be.
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Thesis - Masters
Integrated profiling, fingerprinting, and chemometrics as a tool for distinguishing the impact of Pulsed Electric Fields (PEF) pre-treatment, winemaking, and storage on Merlot grape juice and wines
Arcena, Mylene Ross
ARCENA - Revised Master's Thesis 2019.pdf (6.248Mb)
Cite this item: Arcena, M. R. (2020). Integrated profiling, fingerprinting, and chemometrics as a tool for distinguishing the impact of Pulsed Electric Fields (PEF) pre-treatment, winemaking, and storage on Merlot grape juice and wines (Thesis, Master of Science). University of Otago. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/10189
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The thesis mainly aims to evaluate the impact of Pulsed Electric Fields treatment of high electric field strengths (33.1 and 41.5 kV/cm) with specific total energy levels of 16.47 and 49.40 kJ/L on Merlot grapes, PEF-processed at commercial scale (500 kg/hr). The Merlot juice obtained immediately after PEF processing was examined at pre-maceration (PM). The fermenting must and the resulting wine were assessed on the completion of maceration - alcoholic (MAF) and malolactic fermentations (MLF), respectively. The wine stability was further tested during bottle storage at different temperatures (4°C, 25°C, and 45°C) for 150, 120, and 56 days, respectively. Comprehensive assessment of these samples was achieved through combined targeted profiling of phenolic compounds, colour, and oenological properties, and untargeted volatile fingerprinting coupled with multivariate data analysis in order to confidently identify discriminant markers that are most affected by winemaking, storage, or PEF treatment. These markers were further linked to relevant (bio)-chemical reactions.
Upon winemaking, grape musts at PM typically contained the highest concentrations of C6 compounds (compounds composed of six carbons and other elements) which are green odourants. After MAF, more phenolic compounds and aroma precursors were extracted and transformed by yeast metabolism, which developed the colour and aroma of the fermenting musts. At the end of MLF, the extracted phenolic and aroma compounds decreased and transformed into the derivative compounds as a result of lactic acid bacteria metabolism. It was important to note that grape samples at each winemaking stage were consistently distinguished according to the intensity of specific energy applied before maceration. High specific energy PEF treatments of 49.40 kJ/L produced grape juice with the highest concentrations of anthocyanins, flavonols, stilbenes, hydroxycinnamic acids, flavanonol, and flavanols. Interestingly, a PEF pre-treatment on grapes was found to immediately reduce C6 compounds in juices at PM. After MAF, the young wine made from PEF-pre-treated-grapes contained more anthocyanins, stilbenes, and flavanols, more volatile esters, and a lower green odourant 1-hexanol than the untreated (no-PEF treated) counterpart. After MLF, wines produced from grapes treated with PEF at high specific energy retained higher levels of anthocyanins, stilbenes, flavonols, flavanols, hydroxycinnamic acids, and hydroxybenzoic acids. Overall, application of high specific energy and high electric field strength of PEF on Merlot grapes led to production of finished wines with a distinct phenolic composition and volatile profile.
As a function of storage time, an increment in the phenolic acids in conjunction with a decrement in the monomeric anthocyanins resulted in dulling the colour for all wines. Esters and acetates were the most reduced compounds in wines at 4°C over time. Degradation reactions including Maillard, anthocyanin cleavage, and hydrolysis were particularly accelerated at 45°C over time. Interestingly, only the wine made from grapes treated at high specific energy and high electric field strength had a decrease in anthocyanins when stored at 4°C. Storage at 25°C increased the phenolic acids in the wines made from PEF-treated grapes. At 45 °C, citronellol and 2-phenylethyl acetate in control wines were significantly reduced as a function of storage time. Meanwhile, only citronellol was lost at higher rates in wines made from grapes treated at high specific energy; and, only 2-phenylethyl acetate was diminished at faster rates in wines from grapes treated at low specific energy. More furan compounds were formed in control and wine obtained from grapes treated at low PEF intensity. Overall, PEF treatment applied to grapes at the initial stage of winemaking appeared to impact wine composition evident even after bottle storage.
These findings clearly evidenced the potential of pre-treating grapes with PEF to produce wines with unique characteristics at an industrial scale. Moreover, integrated targeted profiling and untargeted fingerprinting coupled with multivariate data analysis and discriminant marker selection was shown successfully, for the first time in the literature, as a useful tool to optimise electric field strength and specific energy of PEF treatments for winemaking application, as well as in describing the distinct properties of the wine produced.
Advisor: Oey, Indrawati; Kebede, Biniam; Leong, Sze Ying
Degree Name: Master of Science
Degree Discipline: Food Science
Keywords: Pulsed Electric Fields; fingerprinting; chemometrics; red wine; winemaking; phenolic compounds; volatiles; bottle storage; multivariate data analysis
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Immediate Opening: Volunteer Manager of Communications
Our current Manager of Communications, Nikki Collister, is moving into a supporting role in the area of news writing for Pacific Crest. The Organization is therefore seeking a communications professional who is interested in volunteering 2-4 hours per week as the organization’s Manager of Communications.
Manager of Communications
Volunteer Position (2 – 4 hours per week, depending on time of year)
Founded in 1993, Pacific Crest Southern California’s World Class Drum and Bugle Corps. What makes us unique in the world of Drum Corps International (DCI) is that nearly all our members live in Southern California. As such, Pacific Crest truly represents the Southern California region during DCI’s summer tour.
Like other World Class corps, our program attracts students who want to perform at the highest levels of the marching arts. In addition to DCI competition, Pacific Crest has also appeared in cinema broadcasts, on television shows and commercials, and in world-class venues, including the Orange County Performing Arts Center, Rose Bowl, and Hollywood Bowl.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Manager of Communications will help set and manage strategy for all communications, website, and public relations messages and collateral to consistently articulate Pacific Crest’s mission. The Manager of Communications will ensure that Pacific Crest is viewed as the primary source, disseminator, and conduit of information within this diverse network and constituent base.
This individual will not be the sole content creator for Pacific Crest. The Organization already has a number of volunteer staff who provide this content, including writers, videographers and photographers. The Organization is seeking an individual to (1) augment their work with some content creation, (2) coordinate communications via the creation and management of an editorial calendar, and (3) determine the effectiveness of communication via study of analytics. A strength in various communication platforms is preferred, with an ability to cater messaging for long format, video, social media, donor development, web platform etc.
It is preferred that the individual be local and attend rehearsals and performances; however, Organization can accommodate a remote work arrangement, if necessary. Additionally, there is no requirement to be on tour; however, the Organization can accommodate this if the individual desires it.
Work with the Executive Director to refine, evaluate, and monitor the annual communications plan (a.k.a. editorial calendar) across the network’s discreet audiences.
Manage the team of volunteer communications staff to generate online content that engages audience segments and leads to measurable action. Decide who, where, and when to disseminate.
Put communications vehicles in place to create momentum and awareness as well as to test the effectiveness of communications activities.
Manage the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral including, but not limited to, newsletters, brochures, and Pacific Crest’s website.
Participate in ongoing development of website administration and coordinate webpage maintenance—ensure that new and consistent information (article links, stories, and events) is posted regularly
Track and measure the level of engagement within the network over time
Pacific Crest is seeking a Manager of Communications who has 2-3 years of communications experience, including areas such as website content, social media content, and newsletters. The ability to take knowledge and transform it into exciting and useful messages, and disseminate it to the right audiences through the best distribution channels is critical.
Enthusiasm for and knowledge of the marching arts
Highly collaborative style; experience developing and implementing communications strategies
Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills
High energy, maturity, and leadership with the ability to serve as a unifying force and to position communications discussions at both the strategic and tactical levels
Sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, board members, volunteers, donors, program participants, and other supporters
Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives
Interested applicants should contact Executive Director Stuart Pompel at pompel@pacific-crest.org.
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Disrupted lives: how people create meaning in a chaotic world
Gaylene Becker
1997 • 286 Pages • 2.79 MB • English
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University of California Press Berkeley and Los Angeles, California University of California Press, Ltd. London, England © 1997by The Regents of the University of California Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Becker, Gaylene. Disrupted lives : how people create meaning in a chaotic world I Gay Becker. p. ern. Includes bibliographic references and index ISBN 0-52o-20913-3 (cloth: alk. paper).- ISBN 0-520-20914-1 (pbk: alk. paper) 1. Life change events-United States. 2. Adjustment I. Title. BF637.L53B43 1998 (Psychology)-United States. 302.5 -de 21 96-52482 Printed in the United States of America 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 The paper used in this publication meets the minimum requirements of American National Standards for Information Sciences-Permanence of Paper for Printed Library Materials, ANSI z39.48-1984-
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Making Sense of Food System Transformation in Mexico
Diana Denham, Portland State UniversityFollow
Fiona Joy Gladstone, University of Arizona
Geoforum
Mexico is in the grips of a public health crisis related to its changing food system, characterized by dramatic increases in diet-related illness. Ideas on how to reverse these trends stretch from top-down nutrition education to demands for regulation of the food and beverage industry. Taking a different approach, this paper focuses on the perspectives and practices of rural Oaxacans, drawn from qualitative research conducted in seven communities over six years. We find an emergent critique of the contemporary capitalist food system rooted in embodied engagements with food production, preparation, consumption, and community history. We analyze these findings through the lens of Gramsci’s concept of ‘good sense,’ understood as the critical-thinking basis for revolutionary transformation among subaltern classes. We situate this idea within literature on embodied knowledge and visceral politics, suggesting that such ideas and perceptions have the potential to challenge the growing hegemony of the corporate food system in Mexico and contribute to broader social movements in defense of Oaxacan land and life.
© 2020 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoforum.2020.05.024
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Denham, D., & Gladstone, F. (2020). Making sense of food system transformation in Mexico. Geoforum, 115, 67–80. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoforum.2020.05.024
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Impact of Television Viewing Patterns on Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among Adolescents
Reneé Boynton-Jarrett, Tracy N. Thomas, Karen E. Peterson, Jean Wiecha, Arthur M. Sobol and Steven L. Gortmaker
Pediatrics December 2003, 112 (6) 1321-1326;
Reneé Boynton-Jarrett
Tracy N. Thomas
Karen E. Peterson
Jean Wiecha
Arthur M. Sobol
Steven L. Gortmaker
Background. National data indicate that children and youth do not meet Healthy People 2010 objectives for fruit and vegetable intake. Television viewing is hypothesized as a contributing factor because of its documented role in encouraging consumption of highly advertised foods that may lead to the replacement of fruits and vegetables.
Methods. A sample of 548 ethnically diverse students (average age: 11.7 ± 0.8 years) from public schools in 4 Massachusetts communities were studied prospectively over a 19-month period from October 1995 to May 1997. We examined the associations between baseline and change in hours of television and video viewing per day (the predictor variables) and change in energy-adjusted intake of fruits and vegetables by using linear regression analyses to control for potentially confounding variables and the clustering of observations within schools.
Findings. For each additional hour of television viewed per day, fruit and vegetable servings per day decreased (−0.14) after adjustment for anthropometric, demographic, dietary variables (including baseline percent energy from fat, sit-down dinner frequency, and baseline energy-adjusted fruit and vegetable intake), and physical activity. Baseline hours of television viewed per day was also independently associated with change in fruit and vegetable servings (−0.16).
Conclusions. Television viewing is inversely associated with intake of fruit and vegetables among adolescents. These associations may be a result of the replacement of fruits and vegetables in youths’ diets by foods highly advertised on television.
Received October 1, 2002.
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Authored by Dr Colin Tidy, Reviewed by Dr Hayley Willacy | Last edited 24 Jul 2014 | Meets Patient’s editorial guidelines
Professional Reference articles are designed for health professionals to use. They are written by UK doctors and based on research evidence, UK and European Guidelines. You may find the Spina Bifida article more useful, or one of our other health articles.
Spina bifida is one of the possible neural tube defects that can occur during early embryological development. See the separate overview article on Neural Tube Defects.
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In spina bifida, the vertebral arch of the spinal column is either incompletely formed or absent. The defect can occur anywhere from the base of the skull to the sacrum. It is most commonly found in the lumbar region. Neurological symptoms and signs generally correspond to the level of the defect. Spina bifida can be classified based on the type of spinal defect:
Spina bifida occulta: the overlying skin is intact, there is a bony vertebral arch defect but no visible external overlying sac. There is no protrusion of the spinal cord or its membranes. This may affect up to 10% of the population and is most common at the lumbosacral junction. This is a closed form of spina bifida.
Spina bifida cystica: there is both a vertebral defect and a visible cystic mass on the back. This is an 'open' form of spina bifida. It can be subdivided into:
Meningocele - there is a cystic swelling of the dura and arachnoid mater which protrudes through the vertebral arch defect. No spinal neural tissue is present within the sac. There may be no neurological symptoms/signs.
Myelomeningocele - spinal neural tissue forms part of the sac. Excluding spina bifida occulta, this is the most common form of spina bifida.
Rachischisis - this is the most severe form of spina bifida cystica. The spine lies widely open and the neural plate has spread out on to the surface. It is often associated with anencephaly.
Arnold-Chiari type II malformation is often associated with myelomeningocele. Here there is cerebellar hypoplasia and displacement of the hindbrain through a widened foramen magnum. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow can be disrupted and hydrocephalus can result.
The prevalence varies across time, by region and by both race and ethnicity. It also tends to be more common in girls.[1]
Myelomeningocele affects about 1 in every 2,000 pregnancies.[2]
The rate has declined markedly since the policy of folic acid supplementation was introduced.[3]
Siblings of patients with spina bifida have an increased incidence of neural tube defects.[4]
The cause of spina bifida is thought to be multifactorial:
There appears to be a combination of genetic susceptibility with environmental precipitants, particularly shortage of folic acid in the mother's diet at a crucial stage in embryogenesis (days 17-30 when many mothers are unaware that they are pregnant). This is when the neural tube is forming and closing.
Supplementation of newly pregnant mothers' diets and periconceptual advice to increase folic acid intake have been shown to reduce the incidence of neural tube defects significantly.[3]
Chromosomal abnormalities including trisomy 13 (Patau's syndrome), 18 (Edwards' syndrome) and 21 (Down's syndrome) have been associated with neural tube defects.
Association has been suggested with maternal diabetes and maternal alcohol exposure.
Maternal use of sodium valproate and carbamazepine.[5] Risk is greater with valproate.
Spina bifida cystica
The abnormal herniation of the dural sac/neural tissue is usually evident, either during antenatal ultrasound scanning or at birth.
Classically, the disruption of spinal cord function causes sensory dysfunction, flaccid paralysis and areflexia below the affected level. An alternative pattern includes the preservation of some distal reflex activity which is usually exaggerated.
In cases of meningocele alone, the herniation of the meninges is often covered by skin so the lesion may be more difficult to detect.
Imbalanced muscle forces can lead to spinal deformity, limb contractures and joint dislocations.
Arnold-Chiari II malformation may present with stridor or apnoea. Impaired cerebellar function can affect balance, co-ordination and walking. Hydrocephalus, seizures and impaired cognitive function may be present.[1]
Spina bifida occulta
This is common and more difficult to detect.
There are usually no neurological sequelae or long-term consequence.
There may be no cutaneous marker, or there may be an obvious abnormality along the spine including:
A fluid-filled cystic mass.
An area of hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation.
Cutis aplasia.
Congenital dermal sinus (this may lead to meningitis or spinal abscess).
Capillary telangiectasias/haemangioma.
Hypertrichosis (a hairy patch of skin).
Skin appendages.
An asymmetrical gluteal cleft.
The risk of significant spinal malformations in asymptomatic, healthy infants with an isolated simple sacral dimple is very low.[6]
Asymmetry of the legs/feet may be present.
Scoliosis or other spinal deformities may develop.
Progressive neurological motor and/or sensory deficits can develop with associated bladder or bowel disturbance (because of associated tethering of the spinal cord).
There may be low back pain as the individual gets older.
A sudden onset of pain, motor and sensory loss and bladder dysfunction can occur after acute trauma if there is spinal cord tethering.
The classical appearance of spina bifida cystica is not likely to be confused with other pathologies.
Examine the spine and note the site and size of any lesion. Look for any spinal deformity.
Perform a complete neurological examination of the newborn. Document any neurological abnormalities. This will act as a baseline:
Measure head circumference.
Assess cry and sucking reflex.
Assess anal sphincter.
Examine urinary stream.
Perform a full motor examination, including assessment of muscle bulk, spontaneous active movements, muscle tone and movements in response to stimulation.
Perform a full sensory examination.
Look for foot and hip deformities.
Raised levels of maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) at 16-18 weeks of gestation are found in neural tube defects.
The 18- to 20-week fetal anomaly screening ultrasound scan allows detection and diagnosis of neural tube defects and is much more specific.[7]
When amniocentesis is done, amniotic fluid AFP and acetylcholinesterase concentrations can be used to differentiate between open ventral wall defects (gastroschisis and omphalocele) and open neural tube defects.
Investigation of confirmed spina bifida
Screening bloods can be carried out to detect any evidence of impairment of other organ systems, particularly renal impairment.
Urine culture and urodynamics may be needed to detect any abnormality of the urinary tract caused by impaired bladder innervation.
Latex allergy is relatively common among sufferers of spina bifida, probably due to inherent susceptibility and repeated exposure to surgical procedures.[8]
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) or skin-prick sensitivity testing may be needed to avoid illness caused by latex exposure. 40% of children with myelomeningocele may be latex-sensitive.
Plain X-rays of the spine can help to detect any associated scoliosis and hip dysplasia or dislocation.
CT and/or MRI scanning of the head and spinal cord may be conducted to look for evidence of the major complications of spina bifida, such as:
Hydrocephalus due to Arnold-Chiari II malformation.
Tethering of the spinal cord by fibrous bands.
Gait analysis may be needed to evaluate a patient's functional mobility and allow intervention to improve independent mobility through the use of orthoses or surgery.
Nurse any newborn with an open neural tube defect in the prone position and cover the defect with a sterile wet saline dressing.
A multidisciplinary team approach is needed in the management of an infant with spina bifida.
Treatment aims are to maximise mobility, prevent or ameliorate complications of spina bifida (particularly hydrocephalus), encourage as normal as possible development, and to help the individual maintain as independent a life as possible.
Repair of the defect
Fetal surgery for myelomeningocele before 26 weeks of gestation may preserve neurological function, reverse the hindbrain herniation of the Chiari II malformation, and prevent the need for postnatal placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt.[9]
Postnatal surgical treatment to correct the spinal cord malformation must be achieved during the first days of life.[10]
Other interventions
Ongoing management of mobility, utilising orthopaedic assessment, bracing and orthopaedic surgery, is often necessary. Spinal fusion, hip, pelvic or foot/ankle procedures are often needed.[11]
Prolonged physiotherapy, access to gym resources and/or adaptive training in children can be very helpful in maintaining independence and mobility.
Developmental assessment by a paediatrician and help with maintaining a normal weight (weight gain is common due to impaired ambulation and can increase morbidity) are useful.
Occupational therapy assessment and intervention can help to maximise function.
Psychological input for the individual and their family to deal with the ramifications of their condition as they grow older is often needed.
Neurosurgical follow-up is necessary to detect and treat complications such as hydrocephalus or a possible tethered cord.
Bladder and bowel function can be maintained or aided by the use of a regular bowel voiding regimen and intermittent self-catheterisation.
Meningitis (especially in open neural tube defects).
Fractures (particularly of lower-limb long bones) and hip dislocations. These may be asymptomatic. There may be disuse osteoporosis and osteopenia.
Pressure sores because of problems with mobility.
Skin ulceration around orthoses/braces.
Hydrocephalus due to Arnold-Chiari II malformation causing developmental impairment.
Neurogenic bladder causing incontinence and urinary tract infection.
Constipation due to impaired bowel innervation and anal sphincter function.
Latex allergy leading to anaphylaxis.[8]
With the advent of prenatal surgery, early repair of postnatal myelomeningocele, shunting to prevent hydrocephalus and expectant management of complications, most patients born with spina bifida survive into adulthood and develop relatively normally intellectually.
Long-term survival depends on adherence to appropriate bowel and bladder regimens and careful management of urinary complications to prevent chronic kidney disease.
Long-term outlook is very variable and depends on the degree of neurological deficit.[12]
Patients with hydrocephalus and a lesion at the level of L2 or above seem to be more dependent with regards to sphincter control, locomotion, self-care, social cognition, and communication.[13]
Half of deaths (after the age of 5 years) are sudden and unexpected. Most occur in the community and the most frequent causes are epilepsy, pulmonary embolus, acute hydrocephalus and acute renal sepsis.[14]
Periconceptual supplementation of folic acid and improved folate content in the diet of the general population (possibly through food fortification).[3]
Folic acid may also help to reduce the severity of neural tube defects as well as preventing their occurence.[15]
Improved prenatal diagnosis and prenatal surgery or termination of some pregnancies may reduce the future burden of disability caused by this condition.
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De-Regil LM, Fernandez-Gaxiola AC, Dowswell T, et al; Effects and safety of periconceptional folate supplementation for preventing birth defects. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2010 Oct 6(10):CD007950. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD007950.pub2.
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Jentink J, Dolk H, Loane MA, et al; Intrauterine exposure to carbamazepine and specific congenital malformations: BMJ. 2010 Dec 2341:c6581. doi: 10.1136/bmj.c6581.
Kucera JN, Coley I, O'Hara S, et al; The simple sacral dimple: diagnostic yield of ultrasound in neonates. Pediatr Radiol. 2014 Jul 5.
Cameron M, Moran P; Prenatal screening and diagnosis of neural tube defects. Prenat Diagn. 2009 Apr29(4):402-11.
Ausili E, Tabacco F, Focarelli B, et al; Prevalence of latex allergy in spina bifida: genetic and environmental risk Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2007 May-Jun11(3):149-53.
Adzick NS; Fetal surgery for spina bifida: past, present, future. Semin Pediatr Surg. 2013 Feb22(1):10-7. doi: 10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2012.10.003.
Zerah M, Kulkarni AV; Spinal cord malformations. Handb Clin Neurol. 2013112:975-91. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-444-52910-7.00018-0.
Swaroop VT, Dias L; Orthopedic management of spina bifida. Part I: hip, knee, and rotational J Child Orthop. 2009 Oct 25.
Oakeshott P, Hunt GM, Poulton A, et al; Open spina bifida: birth findings predict long-term outcome. Arch Dis Child. 2012 May97(5):474-6. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2011-300624. Epub 2011 Nov 25.
Verhoef M, Barf HA, Post MW, et al; Functional independence among young adults with spina bifida, in relation to hydrocephalus and level of lesion. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2006 Feb48(2):114-9.
Oakeshott P, Hunt GM, Poulton A, et al; Expectation of life and unexpected death in open spina bifida: a 40-year Dev Med Child Neurol. 2010 Aug52(8):749-53. Epub 2009 Dec 9.
Bol KA, Collins JS, Kirby RS; Survival of infants with neural tube defects in the presence of folic acid fortification. Pediatrics. 2006 Mar117(3):803-13.
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An Update on ATSC 3.0
This is the year when we’ll finally start seeing the introduction of ATSC 3.0. This is the newest upgrade to broadcast television and is the first big upgrade since TV converted to all-digital over a decade ago. ATSC 3.0 is the latest standard that’s been released by the Advanced Television Systems Committee that creates the standards used by over-the-air broadcasters.
ATSC 3.0 will bring several upgrades to broadcast television that should make it more competitive with cable company video and Internet-based programming. For example, the new standard will make it possible to broadcast over-the-air in 4K quality. That’s four times more pixels than 1080i TV and rivals the best quality available from Netflix and other online content providers.
ATSC 3.0 also will support the HDR (high dynamic range) protocol that enhances picture quality by creating a better contrast between light and dark parts of a TV screen. ATSC 3.0 also adds additional sound channels to allow for state-of-the-art surround sound.
Earlier this year, Cord Cutters News reported that the new standard was to be introduced in 61 US markets by the end of 2020 – however, that has slowed a bit due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the new standard should appear in most major markets by sometime in 2021. Homes will either have to buy ATSC-enabled TVs, which are just now hitting the market, or they can buy an external ATSC tuner to get the enhanced signals.
One intriguing aspect of the new standard is that a separate data path is created with TV transmissions. This opens up some interesting new features for broadcast TV. For example, a city could selectively send safety alerts and messages to homes in just certain parts of a city. This also could lead to targeted advertising that is not the same in every part of a market. Local advertisers have often hesitated to advertise on broadcast TV because of the cost and waste of advertising to an entire market instead of just the parts where they sell service.
While still in the early stages of exploration, it’s conceivable that ATSC 3.0 could be used to create a 25 Mbps data transmission path. This might require several stations joining together to create that much bandwidth. While a 25 Mbps data path is no longer a serious competitor of much faster cable broadband speeds, it opens up a lot of interesting possibilities. For example, this bandwidth could offer a competitive alternative for providing data to cellphones and could present a major challenge to cellular carriers and their stingy data caps.
ATSC 3.0 data could also be used to bring broadband into the home of every urban school student. If this broadband was paired with computers for every student, this could go a long way towards solving the homework gap in urban areas. Unfortunately, like most other new technologies, we’re not likely to see the technology in rural markets any time soon, and perhaps never. The broadband signals from tall TV towers will not carry far into rural America.
The FCC voted on June 16 on a few issues related to the ATSC 3.0 standard. In a blow to broadcasters, the FCC decided that TV stations could not use close-by vacant channels to expand ATSC 3.0 capabilities. The FCC instead decided to maintain vacant broadcast channels to be used for white space wireless broadband technology.
The FCC also took a position that isn’t going to sit as well with the public. As homeowners have continued to cut the cord there have been record sales in the last few years of indoor antennas for receiving over-the-air TV. Over-the-air broadcasters are going to be allowed to sunset the older ATSC 1.0 standard in 2023. That means that homes will have to replace TVs or will have to install an external ATSC 3.0 tuner if they want to continue to watch over-the-air broadcasts.
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Women's Day Slideshow
In honor of women's day, a photo slideshow of women from around the world - Bangladesh, Burma, China, Ecuador, Egypt, Greece, Guatemala, India, Iran, Nepal, Peru, Tanzania, Tajikistan
Indian Woman in a Sari - West Bengal, India
One of the leaders of a women's self-help group came to meet us in the village of Gairkata (outside Siliguri, India). This woman was just one of many confident, proud and entrepreneurial women in the village - the support of the groups and the micro-credit loans have made a real difference in the lives of these women. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Colorful and Cheery - Cusco, Peru
An indigenous woman done up in her traditional dress sells hats and other knitted goods at a monthly crafts market in Cusco, Peru. The market takes place on the first Sunday of each month in the Plaza de Armas. Vendors have an opportunity to sell their goods directly to buyers instead of going through middlemen. Read more about trek to Machu Picchu. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Burmese Mother and Child - Toungoo, Myanmar
We met this adorable girl and her mother waiting at the train station in Toungoo, Myanmar. The yellow powder on the faces is thanaka, known locally as "Myanmar make-up" and comes from a type of wood (mixed with water). Read more about our visit to Myanmar.
Masai Woman and Laughter - Lake Manyara, Tanzania
University Student at Varendra Museum - Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Guatemalan Mother and Baby - San Pedro Sacatepequez, Guatemala
Sonia runs a small shop in San Pedro Sacatepequez (Guatemala) with her daughter always on her back or side as she works. Read more about our visits to Kiva microfinance borrowers in Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Nepali Woman - Annapurna Circuit, Nepal
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Tibetan Woman - Xiahe, China
Taken in Xiahe, China. Read more about our visit to Xiahe, China. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Friendly Miao Woman - Guizhou Province, China
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Ethnic Pao Woman - Shan State, Burma
An ethnic Pao woman works the ginger fields in southern Shan State, Burma (Myanmar). Taken on the second day of our trek between Kalaw and Inle Lake. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Egyptian Woman, Vegetable Vendor - Alexandria, Egypt
A friendly vegetable vendor Egyptian woman on the streets of old Alexandria, Egypt.
Abyaneh Woman, Iran
Abyaneh woman in mountains in Iran.
Adoring Mother and Son - Annapurna Circuit, Nepal
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Older Crete Woman
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Land Rover Discovery: the thinking man’s Range Rover
Most have us have done it, and most of us have silently cried into our whisky late at night as a result. We sit alone, staring into the dying embers, weeping for what might have been, and we curse our stupidity for thinking the grass could be greener.
I’m talking, of course, about that old Range Rover Classic you sold for peanuts and have missed ever since. You, like me, will have scoured the small ads since in the hope you can recapture the moment, but it’s starting to dawn that that ship has sailed and the only early Range Rovers you can afford now comprise little more than a moody V5 and an oxidised pile of what used to be Solihull steel.
And yet there is still hope. There is a vehicle out there that is essentially a Range Rover Classic – and it’s draped in more practical clothes. It goes like Rangie, sounds like a Rangie, and has all of its bigger brother’s effortless cool. It’s also cheaper to buy and is almost guaranteed to appreciate in the very near future.
Welcome to the Land Rover Discovery.
THE EARLY YEARS OF DISCO
The Discovery, code-named Project Jay and launched to a delighted press and public in 1989, has all the good stuff: a 3.5-litre V8 petrol engine; a five-speed manual gearbox; full-time four-wheel-drive system with lockable centre differential and a low-range gearbox; coil spring suspension on all four corners; and a seven-seat interior stuffed full of great design features. By any logical measure, it is a much better car than the Range Rover Classic with which it shares so much.
And, best of all, to call it practical is to barely scratch the surface. Here is a vehicle that combines the seating capacity of a Renault Espace with the off-road agility of an Argocat. It will cruise all day on the motorway at 90mph and then cross your grouse moor at a canter without complaint. It is probably the finest dual-purpose vehicle of its time.
Buyers could choose from either a 3.5-litre, SU carburettor fueled (fuel injection came along in 1990) V8 petrol engine or the then-new 2.5-litre turbocharged 200 TDi diesel engine, both of which came mated to a five-speed gearbox. Given a relatively unporky kerb weight of just under 2,000kgs, the all-wheel-drive Discovery offers decent, if uninspiring, on-road performance.
But the car’s raison d’être is all-surface mobility and to that end both engines are tuned for torque rather than power, so either Discovery has massive low-range grunt. This, allied to the Disco’s supple suspension, low-range gearbox, and four-wheel-drive, gives it immense off-road ability and a 3.5-tonne towing capacity.
As well it might, because the Discovery not only shares the Range Rover’s underpinnings; those very same components are to be found underneath the Defender, the vehicle of choice for countless Third World armies, and conveyor of alms to the poor and desperate.
The diesel engine might return up to 30mpg given a tailwind and a gentle touch, but what you really want is the petrol engine. Yes, its fuel consumption is as dismal as the Range Rover’s but if you divide the fuel cost for any given journey by the number of passengers carried, the result is generally a plausible man maths argument. A petrol Discovery is also unlikely to be banned from a city centre near you for the foreseeable future, which means we can legitimately tout this old V8 as a genuinely environmentally friendly mode of transport. Funny old world, isn’t it?
The Discovery’s shape is now so familiar that it is easy to forget just how ground-breaking it was at the time. The raised rear roof, complete with Alpine glazing to let in the light and evoke memories of Land Rovers of old, not only endows the car with incredible headroom, it also allows everyone an unobstructed view through the windscreen.
Initially launched with just three doors, a five-door option hit the market in 1990 shortly afterwards. The shape might not be as timeless and elegant as that of the RRC but it isn’t far off. Just try not to stare at the Morris Marina door handles or the Austin Maestro van rear lights, will you?
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But, there is far more to an early Discovery than a re-purposed Range Rover chassis. You see, when it was first launched it was acknowledged as being very clever indeed; the Range Rover might have been displayed in The Louvre (and elsewhere) as a design classic but the Disco’s interior, designed by Sir Terence Conran, is so innovative and gorgeous that it won a British Design Award all by itself in 1989.
And while the Sonar Blue colour scheme might look a bit period to us now, it moved the Discovery away from the wood ‘n’ leather cliché that had haunted British cars up to that point while also providing a thirty-year cultural backdrop for the current Range Rover Velar’s hugely successful experimentation with alternative materials and textures. It was a vegan hipster’s wet dream before being a vegan hipster was even a thing.
It also came with some very clever little design quirks like a removable centre console bag that did double duty as a cooler and a handbag. No, it isn’t going to give Louis Vuitton any sleepless nights but it was cool and has become very collectable, mainly because everyone thought was it was a pointless affectation and threw it away.
As they did the bag in which you can store the two glass sunroofs after you’ve unclipped them to give you a taste of the al fresco lifestyle currently promised by the Range Rover Evoque convertible.
Other clever touches include roof-mounted map storage pockets, rear passenger grab handles that are integral to the front headrests, and a dimpled finish to many of the surfaces for a touch of tactile stimulation.
Five seats came as standard, with the option of a further two side-facing dickey seats that you can fold up and out of the way in the boot. They might only have lap belts to hold your nearest and dearest safely in place but at a time when the alternative for the Land Rover enthusiast was the Defender – a car with less in the way of passive safety equipment than a running chainsaw – the Discovery did at least offer a slightly safer way for him to indulge his passion. In fact, middle-seat passengers enjoy more legroom than they do in the Discovery 2 whose seats were crammed together to make room for ‘proper’ forward-facing third-row seats.
THE REFRESH
Nineteen ninety-two saw the introduction of a gently refreshed Discovery to the showrooms. Tweaks included an optional brown interior, new colours and the deletion of the side decals (only fitted in the first place to hide wonky panel fit…) and an automatic gearbox.
There is nothing wrong with any of that but it does mean that the Discovery 1.5 isn’t the classic original, so, like a ginger step child serving twenty years for pedophilia, we won’t ever speak of it again.
If you’ve driven a Range Rover Classic then you know what to expect: a ride that is simultaneously strangely wallowy yet decently precise; a lusty, torquey engine; an imprecise, long-travel gearchange; and huge road presence.
It’ll amble in traffic like a champ and devour motorway miles like a Trump supporter swallows late night tweets. Rough stuff is dismissed with complete disdain and I promise you that you’ll run out of bravery before it does; your grandma might be able to drive it to Tesco’s but you could drive it across the Darien Gap.
It’s also agile enough to serve up (some) fun on twisty back roads but practical enough to haul you and six people to the south of France with a large caravan hanging off the back.
BUYING ONE
All the interest is in the early cars, which means your new whip needs steel wheels, three doors and a carb-fed engine. Sure, no-one is going to laugh if you bring along a fuel-injected V8 but if protecting your outlay is where your interests lie, then it’s all about the launch-spec cars.
Speaking of which, the so-called ‘G-WAC’ cars – named for their registration number, which is in the series G??? WAC – fetch a disproportionate amount of money as folk think they’re either pre-production examples, press cars, or otherwise of special interest. I’d pay a small premium for one, if for no other reason than if everyone else is you’re probably going to get it back when you sell but don’t go mad.
And why petrol? Well, given that more than 90% of all Discos sold were diesel, the remaining petrol ones – the ones that have escaped an inappropriate diesel engine transplant, that is – have rarity on their side. They also sound bloody awesome, are a piece of cake to repair or tune, and as you aren’t going to be using it as your everyday hack, the appalling fuel consumption is irrelevant.
Other than that, you are looking for rust, originality, and provenance in that order. Everything can be revived but in the same way that no one was rushing to resuscitate Ian Brady, some cars should just be left to die a dignified death, so abandon any thoughts you might have had about dragging that wreck out of the hedgerow that has been growing through it for the past twenty years; life’s too short and good cars are too cheap.
So, once you’ve found a reasonably rust-free car (and no Land Rover of that period is going to be completely free of rust …) you’re looking for originality. That means no screw holes in the dashboard, no rips in the seats, and standard bodywork.
It also means finding one with the centre console and sunroof bags intact. This is a big ask because, always assuming they haven’t disintegrated or been lost over the years, they’re now worth more than most of the cars they’re fitted in.
There were few special editions but the ‘Country Life’ edition is worth seeking because, despite an uber wanky name, it came with a leather-wrapped Nardi steering wheel, a few bits of wooden interior trim, some meh graphics and a super-cool picnic hamper. Only 50 were made, and I’ve never seen one.
Finally, you want provenance, so if you can find a car that has only had a couple of owners from new you are on to a winner. Such cars might not be common but they are out there and they’re worth paying a premium for.
Which brings us to the very best news of all. At a time when the very best Range Rover Classics are starting to breach six figures, a very good Discovery can be yours for under five figures. I know, it simply doesn’t make sense, does it?
Oh, and you needn’t worry too much about the mechanical condition as everything is available, mostly at rock-bottom prices. I wouldn’t care if it was on its last legs as long as the interior trim was good and it wasn’t riddled with rot; if push comes to shove you can pick up a mechanically strong but rotten vehicle for pennies – and nothing comes apart as easily as a Land Rover.
POST-PURCHASE
Your first job should be a complete fluid and filter change; you should then implement a strict regimen that maintains frequent changes of both, preferably with the very best synthetic oil you can find. Oil technology has come on leaps and bounds since the late sixties (which was when this car was effectively designed) and decent oil won’t only help prolong the life of the components, it’ll help them function better.
After that it’s simply a case of getting on top of the niggling little faults that will develop and sourcing all those unique bits and bobs that have fallen off, disintegrated, or been jettisoned over the years. eBay is your friend here and while there are chancers out there asking £200+ for a centre console bag, no one is paying that yet and more sensible offers are being accepted on the quiet.
No, just no. Why would you? It’s already got more off-road ability than you need and is an appreciating classic precisely because everyone has bodged and ‘improved’ them over the years, leaving standard cars rarer than a Theresa May public appearance.
Carlton Boyce
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Thiele Massage as a Therapeutic Option for Women with Chronic Pelvic Pain Caused by Tenderness of Pelvic Floor Muscles.Mary Lourdes Lima De Souza Montenegro, Elaine Cristine Mateus‐Vasconcelos, Francisco José Candido dos Reis, Rosa E. Silva, Júlio César, Antonio Alberto Nogueira & Omero Benedicto Poli Neto - 2010 - Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice 16 (5):981-982.details
Chronic Pain in Philosophy of Science, Misc
Chronic Pelvic Pain: Multifactorial Influences.Adriana Peterson Mariano Salata Romão, Ricardo Gorayeb, Gustavo Salata Romão, Omero Benedicto Poli‐Neto, Francisco José Cândido dos Reis, Júlio César Rosa‐E.‐Silva, Hermes de Freitas Barbosa & Antonio Alberto Nogueira - 2011 - Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice 17 (6):1137-1139.details
Chronic Pelvic Pain: Multifactorial Influences.Romão Adriana Peterson Mariano Salata, Gorayeb Ricardo, Romão Gustavo Salata, Poli-Neto Omero Benedicto, dos Reis Francisco José Cândido, Rosa-E.-Silva Júlio César, de Freitas Barbosa Hermes & Nogueira Antonio Alberto - 2011 - Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice 17 (6):1137-1139.details
Thiele Massage as a Therapeutic Option for Women with Chronic Pelvic Pain Caused by Tenderness of Pelvic Floor Muscles.Mary Lourdes Lima De Souza Montenegro, Elaine Cristine Mateus-Vasconcelos, Francisco José Candido dos Reis, Júlio César Rosa E. Silva, Antonio Alberto Nogueira & Omero Benedicto Poli Neto - 2010 - Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice 16 (5):981-982.details
Measurement of Pain and Anthropometric Parameters in Women with Chronic Pelvic Pain.Maria Beatriz Ferreira Gurian, Andréia Moreira de Souza Mitidieri, Joyce Beatriz da Silva, Ana Paula Moreira da Silva, Carolina Pazin, Omero Benedicto Poli-Neto, Antônio Alberto Nogueira, Francisco José Candido dos Reis & Júlio César Rosa-E.-Silva - 2015 - Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice 21 (1):21-27.details
Philosophy of Consciousness in Philosophy of Mind
Measures Used to Assess Chronic Pelvic Pain in Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials: A Systematic Review.Maria Beatriz F. Gurian, Andréia M. D. S. Mitidieri, Júlio C. Rosa E. Silva, Omero B. Poli Neto, Antônio A. Nogueira & Francisco José Candido dos Reis - 2015 - Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice 21 (4):749-756.details
Philosophy of Medicine, Misc in Philosophy of Science, Misc
Theory and Applications of Ontology: Philosophical Perspectives.Roberto Poli & Johanna Seibt (eds.) - 2010 - Springer Verlag.details
The volume offers an overview of current research in ontology, distinguishing basic conceptual issues, domain applications, general frameworks, and mathematical ...
Counterfactual Theories of Causation in Metaphysics
Process Theories of Causation in Metaphysics
Theories of Causation, Misc in Metaphysics
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Handbook of Anticipation: Theoretical and Applied Aspects of the Use of Future in Decision Making.Roberto Poli (ed.) - 2019 - Springer Verlag.details
The Basic Problem of the Theory of Levels of Reality.Roberto Poli - 2001 - Axiomathes 12 (3-4):261-283.details
The Brentano Puzzle.Roberto Poli (ed.) - 1998 - Ashgate.details
Contents: List of Contributors VII; Roberto Poli: Foreword IX-X; Roberto Poli: The Brentano puzzle: an introduction 1; Dallas Willard: Who needs Brentano? The wasteland of philosophy without its past 15; Claire Ortiz Hill: Introduction to Paul Linke's 'Gottlob Frege as philosopher' 45; Paul F. Linke: Gottlob Frege as philosopher 49; John Blackmore: Franz Brentano and the University of Vienna Philosophical Society 1888-1938 73; Alf Zimmer: On agents and objects: some remarks on Brentanian perception 93; Liliana Albertazzi: Perceptual saliences (...) and nuclei of meaning 113; Jan Srzednicki: Brentano and the thinkable 139; Claire Ortiz Hill: From empirical psychology to phenomenology. Edmund Husserl on the 'Brentano puzzle' 151; Serena Cattaruzza: Brentano and Boltzmann: the Schubladenexperiment 169; Karl Schuhmann: Johannes Daubert's theory of judgement 179; Evelyn Dölling: On Alexius Meinong's theory of signs 199; Robin Rollinger: Linguistic expressions and acts of meaning: comments on Marty's philosophy of language 215-225. (shrink)
Brentano School in 19th Century Philosophy
Brentano, Misc in 19th Century Philosophy
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Function in Ecology: An Organizational Approach.Nei Nunes-Neto, Alvaro Moreno & Charbel N. El-Hani - 2014 - Biology and Philosophy 29 (1):123-141.details
Functional language is ubiquitous in ecology, mainly in the researches about biodiversity and ecosystem function. However, it has not been adequately investigated by ecologists or philosophers of ecology. In the contemporary philosophy of ecology we can recognize a kind of implicit consensus about this issue: while the etiological approaches cannot offer a good concept of function in ecology, Cummins’ systemic approach can. Here we propose to go beyond this implicit consensus, because we think these approaches are not adequate for ecology. (...) We argue that a sound epistemological framework to function in ecology is to be found in organizational approaches. In this line, we define function in ecology as a precise effect of a given constraint on the ecosystem flow of matter and energy performed by a given item of biodiversity, within a closure of constraints. We elaborate on this definition by developing a case study of a bromeliad ecosystem. (shrink)
Ecology and Conservation Biology in Philosophy of Biology
Functions in Philosophy of Biology
Levels.Roberto Poli - 1998 - Axiomathes 9 (1-2):197-211.details
Levels of Reality and the Psychological Stratum.Roberto Poli - 2006 - Revue Internationale de Philosophie 2:163-180.details
Psychophysical Emergence in Philosophy of Mind
Reduction in Social Science in Philosophy of Social Science
Dossier: la période intermédiaire de Wittgenstein-Sous la direction de João Vergílio Gallerani Cuter et Bento Prado Neto-Introduction: la période intermédiaire de Wittgenstein.João Vergílio Gallerani Cuter Et Bento Prado Neto - 2012 - Philosophiques 39 (1):3.details
Ludwig Wittgenstein in 20th Century Philosophy
The Philosophy of Nicolai Hartmann.Roberto Poli, Carlo Scognamiglio & Frederic Tremblay (eds.) - 2011 - Walter de Gruyter.details
Nicolai Hartmann was one of the most prolific and original, yet sober, clear and rigorous, 20th century German philosophers. Hartmann was brought up as a Neo-Kantian, but soon turned his back on Kantianism to become one of the most important proponents of ontological realism. He developed what he calls the “new ontology”, on which relies a systematic opus dealing with all the main areas of philosophy. His work had major influences both in philosophy and in various scientific disciplines. The contributions (...) collected in this volume from an international group of Hartmann scholars and philosophers explore subjects such as Hartmann's philosophical development from Neo-Kantianism to ontological realism, the difference between the way he and Heidegger overcame Neo-Kantianism, his Platonism concerning eternal objects and his interpretation of Plato, his Aristotelianism, his theoretical relation to Wolff's ontology and Meinong's theory of objects, his treatment and use of the aporematic method, his metaphysics, his ethics and theory of values, his philosophy of mind, his philosophy of mathematics, as well as the influence he had on 20th century philosophical anthropology and biology. (shrink)
18th Century German Philosophy, Misc in 17th/18th Century Philosophy
20th Century German Philosophy, Misc in European Philosophy
Neo-Kantianism in European Philosophy
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Reimagining the Intervention Narrative: Complicity, Globalization, and Humanitarian Discourse.Bobby Benedicto - 2013 - Budhi: A Journal of Ideas and Culture 9 (1):105-117.details
Ethics and Justification of War in Social and Political Philosophy
Purpose of War in Social and Political Philosophy
Formal Aspects of Reduplication.Roberto Poli - 1994 - Logic and Logical Philosophy 2 (5):87-102.details
Aristotle’s presentation of ontology advanced at the beginning of the fourth book of Metaphysics is universally known: “there is a science which studies being qua being...”. Needless to say, this is a familiar sentence: unfortunately, it is also quite an odd one. Why Aristotle does not simply say that ontology is the theory of being? Is there any difference between ‘theory of being’ and ‘theory of being qua being’? In brief, the problem is to decide whether the two expressions ‘the (...) study of being’ and ‘the study of being qua being’ are equivalent. If they are, the ‘qua’ does not play any interesting role. On the contrary, if the two expressions are different, that is to say, if there is a difference between the study of being (simpliciter) and the study of being qua being, we should study the role played by the (operator) ‘qua’. (shrink)
17th/18th Century Logic in 17th/18th Century Philosophy
Three Obstructions: Forms of Causation, Chronotopoids, and Levels of Reality. [REVIEW]Roberto Poli - 2007 - Axiomathes 17 (1):1-18.details
The thesis is defended that the theories of causation, time and space, and levels of reality are mutually interrelated in such a way that the difficulties internal to theories of causation and to theories of space and time can be understood better, and perhaps dealt with, in the categorial context furnished by the theory of the levels of reality. The structural condition for this development to be possible is that the first two theories be opportunely generalized.
Nicolai Hartmann.Roberto Poli - forthcoming - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.details
Perceived Acceptability of Organizational Layoffs and Job Alliances During a Recession: A Mapping of Portuguese People’s Views.Joana Margarida Sequeira Neto & Etienne Mullet - 2018 - Journal of Business Ethics 152 (4):1149-1157.details
The present study aimed to explore and map the views of Portuguese laypersons regarding the acceptability of downsizing and restructuring measures during a recession. Two hundred and seven participants with various levels of training in economics were presented with a number of realistic scenarios depicting various measures, and were asked to indicate the extent to which they considered them to be acceptable. The scenarios were created by varying three factors likely to have an impact on people’s views: the magnitude of (...) a company’s reduction in net sales, the magnitude of planned downsizing, and the way in which downsizing would be implemented, either through layoffs, job alliances or both. Six qualitatively different personal positions were found. Four of these following positions were expected: never acceptable, mainly depends on the magnitude of downsizing, mainly acceptable and job alliance. Two unexpected positions were also observed: drastic measures and undetermined. (shrink)
Husserl's Conception of Formal Ontology.Roberto Poli - 1993 - History and Philosophy of Logic 14 (1):1-14.details
The concept of formal ontology was first developed by Husserl. It concerns problems relating to the notions of object, substance, property, part, whole, predication, nominalization, etc. The idea of formal ontology is present in many of Husserl?s works, with minor changes. This paper provides a reconstruction of such an idea. Husserl?s proposal is faced with contemporary logical orthodoxy and it is presented also an interpretative hypothesis, namely that the original difference between the general perspective of usual model theory and formal (...) ontology is grounded in the fact that this latter starts from an intended interpretation and not from the set of all the possible interpretations. (shrink)
Husserl: Ontology in Continental Philosophy
What is a Lineage?Celso Neto - 2019 - Philosophy of Science 86 (5):1099-1110.details
This article defends lineage pluralism; the view that biological lineages are not a single, unified type of entity. I analyze aspects of evolutionary theory, phylogenetics, and developmental biology to show that these areas appeal to distinct notions of lineage. I formulate three arguments for lineage pluralism. These arguments undercut the main motivations for lineage monism; the view that biological lineages are a single, unified type of entity. Although this view is rarely made explicit, it is often assumed in philosophy and (...) biology. Hence, this article sheds light on this monistic assumption and shows why lineage pluralism should be adopted instead. (shrink)
O que é função? Debates na filosofia da biologia contemporânea.Nei Freitas Nunes-Neto & Charbel Niño El-Hani - 2009 - Scientiae Studia 7 (3):353-401.details
Spheres of Being and the Network of Ontological Dependencies.Roberto Poli - 2010 - Polish Journal of Philosophy 4 (2):171-182.details
Ontological categories form a network of ties of dependence. In this regard, the richest source of distinctions consists in the medieval discussion on the divisions of being. After a preliminary examination of some of those divisions, the paper pays attention to Roman Ingarden’s criteria for classifying the various types of ontological dependence. The following are the main conclusions that can be drawn from this exercise. Ingarden suggests that (1) the most general principles framing the categories of particulars are based on (...) couples of mutually opposed principles; (2) the most general among these couples of principles appear to be based on three different types of modalities; (3) subsequent couples of opposed principles do not seem to require the introduction of further types of modalities, and (4) the overall typology shows that there are three spheres of being, respectively composed of ideal entities, real entities and intentional entities as contents of psychological acts. (shrink)
Ontology in Metaphysics
First Steps in Experimental Phenomenology.Roberto Poli - 2006 - In A. Loula, R. Gudwin & J. Queiroz (eds.), Artificial Cognition Systems. Idea Group Publishers.details
Gaia, teleologia e função.Nei Freitas Nunes Neto & Charbel Niño El-Hani - 2006 - Episteme 11 (23):15-48.details
Neste artigo, discutimos o papel das explicações teleológicas na teoriaGaia. Mostramos que seu principal proponente, James Lovelock, pretendeevitá-las devido a uma interpretação equivocada da natureza de taisexplicações. Na tentativa de evitar compromissos com a teleologia,Lovelock recorre ao conceito de propriedades emergentes. Esta não é,contudo, uma saída consistente, porque os conceitos de propriedadesemergentes e teleologia não são mutuamente excludentes. Discutimostambém as dificuldades de uma interpretação de Gaia de uma perspectivateleonômica, considerando problemas como o da noção de superorganismo.Para avaliar o estatuto das (...) explicações teleológicas em Gaia, examinamoso caso da interação entre algas e nuvens, que resultou num novo campo depesquisas e expõe as contribuições teóricas e empíricas que Gaia podeoferecer. Com base nos argumentos apresentados ao longo do artigo,sugerimos uma reorganização da estrutura do programa de pesquisa Gaia,visando à continuação de seu progresso teórico e empírico.In this paper, we discuss the role of teleological explanations in Gaia theory.We show that its main proponent, James Lovelock, intends to avoid themdue to a misinterpretation of the nature of teleological explanations. Inorder to avoid a commitment to teleology, Lovelock appeals to the conceptof emergent properties. This is not a consistent solution, however, since the concepts of emergent properties and teleology are not mutuallyexclusive. We also discuss difficulties in an interpretation of Gaia from ateleonomic perspective, discussing problems such as that of the notion ofsuperorganism. In order to appraise the status of teleological explanationsin Gaia, we examine the case of the interaction between algae and clouds,which gave birth to a new research field and show the theoretical andempirical contributions that Gaia can bring. Based on the argumentsdeveloped in the paper, we suggest a reorganization of the structure ofGaia research program, in order to go on with its theoretical and empiricalprogress. (shrink)
Social Epistemology in Epistemology
Formal Ontology.Roberto Poli & Peter Simons - 2000 - Studia Logica 64 (3):410-413.details
Hartmann's Theory of Categories.Roberto Poli - 2011 - In Roberto Poli, Carlo Scognamiglio & Frederic Tremblay (eds.), The Philosophy of Nicolai Hartmann. Walter de Gruyter.details
Ontological Categories in Metaphysics
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Foreword.Roberto Poli - 2001 - Axiomathes 12 (3-4):157-158.details
Twardowski's Theory of Modification Againts the Background of Traditional Logic.Roberto Poli - 1993 - Axiomathes 4 (1):41-57.details
Areas of Mathematics in Philosophy of Mathematics
O contexto religioso-político da contraposição entre pirronismo e academia na "Apologia de Raymond Sebond".José R. Maia Neto - 2012 - Kriterion: Journal of Philosophy 53 (126):351-374.details
Object and Measurement in Mally'suntersuchungen.Roberto Poli - 1996 - Axiomathes 7 (1-2):173-186.details
Deontic Logic in Logic and Philosophy of Logic
Academic Skepticism in Early Modern Philosophy.Jose Raimundo Maia Neto - 1997 - Journal of the History of Ideas 58 (2):199-220.details
Although the skeptical crisis at the dawn of modern philosophy can be properly labelled Pyrrhonian specific features of the academic school of skepticism played an important role in this crisis. Academic skepticism becomes even more influential in post-Cartesian skepticism from Foucher to Hume.
History: Skepticism in Epistemology
Hume and Other Philosophers in 17th/18th Century Philosophy
Hume: Skepticism in 17th/18th Century Philosophy
Feyerabend's Scepticism.José Maia Neto - 1991 - Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part A 22 (4):543-555.details
Foreword.Roberto Poli - 2009 - Axiomathes 19 (2):113-113.details
1. Pure and Qualified Time.Roberto Poli - 2016 - In Roberto Poli & Keith Peterson (eds.), New Research on the Philosophy of Nicolai Hartmann. De Gruyter. pp. 3-22.details
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Rethinking Cohesion and Species Individuality.Celso Neto - 2016 - Biological Theory 11 (3):01-12.details
According to the species-as-individuals thesis(hereafter S-A-I), species are cohesive entities. Barker and Wilson recently pointed out that the type of cohesion exhibited by species is fundamentally different from that of organisms (paradigmatic individuals), suggesting that species are homeostatic property cluster kinds. In this article, I propose a shift in how to approach cohesion in the context of S-A-I: instead of analyzing the different types of cohesion and questioning whether species have them, I focus on the role played by cohesion in (...) the identity of individuals. This shift allows us to recognize why cohesion matters to S-A-I, as well as to reconceive the analogy between species and organisms (paradigmatic individuals), and also allows us to highlight the context sensitivity of both ‘‘cohesion’’ and ‘‘individuals.’’ From this perspective, I identify two problems in Barker and Wilson’s argumentation. Firstly, the authors fail to recognize that species are individuals even if they do not have the same type of cohesion that organisms have. Secondly, their argument relies on a misinterpretation of S-A-I. I conclude that species cohesion is still best framed as a feature of species individuality rather than a feature of species as homeostatic property cluster kinds. The arguments presented here contribute to the re-articulation and reevaluation of S-A-I in the face of contemporary discussions. (shrink)
Biological Natural Kinds in Philosophy of Biology
Philosophy of Biology, Misc in Philosophy of Biology
Species Concepts in Philosophy of Biology
The Metaphysics of Species in Philosophy of Biology
In Itinere Pictures From Central-European Philosophy.R. Poli - 1994 - Axiomathes 5 (2-3):183-204.details
Polish Scientific Philosophy: The Lvov-Warsaw School.Jan Wolenski, Roberto Poli & Francesco Coniglione (eds.) - 1993 - Rodopi.details
One can often encounter an opinion that Polish scientific philosophy deserves to be much better known than actually is. This book is thought as a response to such a claim. The papers collected in this volume are divided into two parts: Background and Influence and History and Systematics. However, there is no sharp borderline between themes which are touched in both parts. Generally speaking, all papers of the first part relate the Lvov-Warsaw School to some philosophical movements external to it (...) whereas the papers collected in the second one focus on internal issues connected with the school . Since the Polish school of mathematical logic is much better known than the Polish analytic philosophy we decided to omit here any treatment of the former. Thus, this collection centers on purely philosophical matters. We projected this volume not as an exhaustive panorama of Polish analytic philosophy but rather as a series of essays on particular persons or topic. As a result one can find here papers on Twardowski. Ajdukiewicz, Kotarbinski, Tarski and Lukasiewicz as well as on ethics on science, nominalism, and the methodology of psychology. We hope that this book will contribute to a better knowledge and evaluation of Polish achievements in analytic philosophy. We would like to express our gratitude to Professor Leszek Nowak, the editor-in-chief of Poznan Studies in the Philosophy of the Sciences and the Humanities, who initiated the idea of the collection and helped in its preparation. (shrink)
Mathematical Nominalism in Philosophy of Mathematics
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Perceived Legitimacy of Executives Bonuses in Time of Global Crisis: A Mapping of Portuguese People’s Views.Joana Margarida Sequeira Neto & Etienne Mullet - 2016 - Journal of Business Ethics 133 (3):421-429.details
The present study aimed to explore and map the views of Portuguese laypersons regarding the legitimacy of bonuses for senior executives. Two hundred eight participants, with various levels of training in economics, were presented with a number of concrete scenarios depicting the circumstances in which senior executives have received bonuses of variable amounts, and they were asked to indicate the extent to which such bonuses may be considered as legitimate. The scenarios were created by varying four factors likely to have (...) an impact on people’s views: the extent to which the objectives fixed by the company have been met or not, the global economic context in which the company has performed, the availability of experienced senior executives in the sector under consideration, and the amount of money that has been awarded, in terms of both the euros and multiples of the average worker’s pay. Five qualitatively different personal positions were found. The most common positions were that executive bonuses were either never legitimate or not very legitimate. People without any background in economics were more likely to hold these views than people with a background in economics. The remaining 45 % of the participants supported the awarding of bonus, but their support was conditional, and the main condition was the extent to which the company’s objectives were met. Thus for most participants, the practice of awarding extra pay to senior executives was either never legitimate, or legitimate only when the company’s objectives have been attained, or legitimate only when, even in a time of economic crisis, the company’s objectives have been surpassed. (shrink)
Foreword.Roberto Poli & Gabriele Scaramuzza - 1998 - Axiomathes 9 (1-2):157-158.details
'As principais forças dos pirrônicos' (La 131) e sua apropriação por Huet.Maia Neto & R. José - 2006 - Kriterion: Journal of Philosophy 47 (114):237-257.details
Continental Political Philosophy in Continental Philosophy
Academic Skepticism in Early Modern Philosophy.Jose R. Maia Neto - 1997 - Journal of the History of Ideas 58 (2):199.details
Hume and Pascal: Pyrrhonism Vs. Nature.José R. Maia Neto - 1991 - Hume Studies 17 (1):41-49.details
Huet Sceptique Cartésien.José R. Maia Neto - 2008 - Philosophiques 35 (1):223-239.details
Résumé Pierre-Daniel Huet est un des sceptiques les plus importants de la fin du XVIIe siècle et du début du XVIIIe siècle. Dans cet article, je cherche à montrer en six points que la principale source du scepticisme de Huet est paradoxalement Descartes, chaque point étant développé dans une section du texte : 1) Huet a découvert le doute cartésien avant de connaître le doute sceptique des anciens ; 2) le scepticisme du Traité Philosophique de la Faiblesse de l’Esprit Humain (...) et l’anti-cartésianisme de la Censura Philosophiae Cartesianae faisaient originellement partie d’une même ouvrage ; 3) on trouve un Descartes sceptique dans la Censura ; 4) la biographie intellectuelle du Provençal dans le Traité Philosophique actualise et pyrrhonise la biographie intellectuelle du Descartes du Discours de la Méthode ; 5) quatre arguments sceptiques du Traité, dont le plus important de l’ouvrage, sont cartésiens ; 6) le scepticisme de Huet a été perçu par les premiers lecteurs du manuscrit du Traité comme partialement cartésien.Pierre-Daniel Huet is one of the most important skeptics from the end of the 17th/begining of the 18th centuries. In this article, I show that Descartes is the main source of Huet’s skepticism by means of six remarks, each developed in a section of the article. 1) Huet discovered Cartesian doubt before he discovered ancient skeptical doubt ; 2) the skepticism exhibited in the Traité Philosophique de la Faiblesse de l’Esprit Humain and the anti-cartesianism exhibited in the Censura Philosophiae Cartesianae were originally parts of the same work ; 3) there is a skeptical Descartes in the Censura ; 4) the intellectual biography of the Provençal in the Traité Philosophique updates and pyrrhonizes Descartes’s intellectual biography in the Discours de la Méthode ; 5) four skeptical arguments in the Traité — including the most important one in the book — are Cartesian ; 6) Huet’s skepticism was perceived as partially Cartesian by the first readers of the manuscript. (shrink)
René Descartes in 17th/18th Century Philosophy
Academic Skepticism in Early Modern Philosophy.Maia Neto & José Raimundo - 1997 - Journal of the History of Ideas 58 (2):199-220.details
Motor Cortex Stimulation for Pain Relief: Do Corollary Discharges Play a Role?Joaquim P. Brasil-Neto - 2016 - Frontiers in Human Neuroscience 10.details
Xi (Appendix) Process Semantics.Roberto Poli - 2004 - In Michel Weber (ed.), After Whitehead: Rescher on Process Metaphysics. Ontos Verlag. pp. 1--267.details
Neurotechnologies for Human Cognitive Augmentation: Current State of the Art and Future Prospects.Caterina Cinel, Davide Valeriani & Riccardo Poli - 2019 - Frontiers in Human Neuroscience 13.details
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Results for 'Tim J. Kwiatkowski'
Generative Topographic Mapping for Seismic Facies Estimation of a Carbonate Wash, Veracruz Basin, Southern Mexico.Atish Roy, Araceli S. Romero-Peláez, Tim J. Kwiatkowski & Kurt J. Marfurt - 2014 - Interpretation: SEG 2 (1):SA31-SA47.details
Seismic facies estimation is a critical component in understanding the stratigraphy and lithology of hydrocarbon reservoirs. With the adoption of 3D technology and increasing survey size, manual techniques of facies classification have become increasingly time consuming. Besides, the numbers of seismic attributes have increased dramatically, providing increasingly accurate measurements of reflector morphology. However, these seismic attributes add multiple “dimensions” to the data greatly expanding the amount of data to be analyzed. Principal component analysis and self-organizing maps are popular techniques to (...) reduce such dimensionality by projecting the data onto a lower order space in which clusters can be more readily identified and interpreted. After dimensional reduction, popular classification algorithms such as neural net, K-means, and Kohonen SOMs are routinely done for general well log prediction or analysis and seismic facies modeling. Although these clustering methods have been successful in many hydrocarbon exploration projects, they have some inherent limitations. We explored one of the recent techniques known as generative topographic mapping, which takes care of the shortcomings of Kohonen SOMs and helps in data classification. We applied GTM to perform multiattribute seismic facies classification of a carbonate conglomerate oil field in the Veracruz Basin of southern Mexico. The presence of conglomerate carbonates makes the reservoir units laterally and vertically highly heterogeneous, which are observed at well logs, core slabs, and thin section scales. We applied unsupervised GTM classification to determine the “natural” clusters in the data set. Finally, we introduced supervision into GTM and calculated the probability of occurrence of seismic facies seen at the wells over the reservoir units. In this manner, we were able to assign a level of confidence to encountering facies that corresponded to good and poor production. (shrink)
Seismic Characterization of a Mississippi Lime Resource Play in Osage County, Oklahoma, USA.Benjamin L. Dowdell, J. Tim Kwiatkowski & Kurt J. Marfurt - 2013 - Interpretation: SEG 1 (2):SB97-SB108.details
With the advent of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing in the Midcontinent, USA, fields once thought to be exhausted are now experiencing renewed exploitation. However, traditional Midcontinent seismic analysis techniques no longer provide satisfactory reservoir characterization for these unconventional plays; new seismic analysis methods are needed to properly characterize these radically innovative play concepts. Time processing and filtering is applied to a raw 3D seismic data set from Osage County, Oklahoma, paying careful attention to velocity analysis, residual statics, and coherent (...) noise filtering. The use of a robust prestack structure-oriented filter and spectral whitening greatly enhances the results. After prestack time migrating the data using a Kirchhoff algorithm, new velocities are picked. A final normal moveout correction is applied using the new velocities, followed by a final prestack structure-oriented filter and spectral whitening. Simultaneous prestack inversion uses the reprocessed and time-migrated seismic data as input, along with a well from within the bounds of the survey. With offsets out to 3048 m and a target depth of approximately 880 m, we can invert for density in addition to P- and S-impedance. Prestack inversion attributes are sensitive to lithology and porosity while surface seismic attributes such as coherence and curvature are sensitive to lateral changes in waveform and structure. We use these attributes in conjunction with interpreted horizontal image logs to identify zones of high porosity and high fracture density. (shrink)
The Subjective-Objective Dimension in the Individual-Society Connection: A Duality Perspective.Tim J. Juckes & John Barresi - 1993 - Journal for the Theory of Social Behaviour 23 (2):197–216.details
CRISP: A Computational Model of Fixation Durations in Scene Viewing.Antje Nuthmann, Tim J. Smith, Ralf Engbert & John M. Henderson - 2010 - Psychological Review 117 (2):382-405.details
Ethics of Information Science.Tim J. Watts - 1987 - Vance Bibliographies.details
Technology Ethics in Applied Ethics
Review: Tim J. Mawson, Free Will: A Guide for the Perplexed. London: Continuum, 2011. 196 Pp. [REVIEW]Wouter Biesbrouck - 2011 - Ethical Perspectives 18 (4):705-707.details
Theories of Free Will in Philosophy of Action
Paul Broca and the Evolutionary Genetics of Cerebral Asymmetry.Tim J. Crow - 2012 - Royal Institute of Philosophy Supplement 70:133-147.details
In 1873, within two years of the publication of The Descent of Man, Friedrich Max Mueller wrote: There is one difficulty which Mr Darwin has not sufficiently appreciated … There is between the whole animal kingdom on the one side, and man, even in his lowest state, on the other, a barrier which no animal has ever crossed, and that barrier is – Language … If anything has a right to the name of specific difference, it is language, as we (...) find it in man, and in man only … If we removed the name of specific difference from our philosophic dictionaries, I should still hold that nothing deserves the name of man except what is able to speak … a speaking elephant or an elephantine speaker could never be called an elephant.' and ‘If a pig were ever to say to me, “I am a pig” it would ipso facto cease to be a pig’. (shrink)
Linguistic Universals in Philosophy of Language
Reply God’s Possible Roles in the Meanings of Life Reply to Metz.Tim J. Mawson - 2018 - European Journal for Philosophy of Religion 10 (3):193.details
Bootstrapping Language Acquisition.Omri Abend, Tom Kwiatkowski, Nathaniel J. Smith, Sharon Goldwater & Mark Steedman - 2017 - Cognition 164:116-143.details
Seeking Consent to Genetic and Genomic Research in a Rural Ghanaian Setting: A Qualitative Study of the MalariaGEN Experience. [REVIEW]P. Tindana, S. Bull, L. Amenga-Etego, J. Vries, R. Aborigo, K. Koram, D. Kwiatkowski & M. Parker - 2012 - BMC Medical Ethics 13 (1):15-15.details
Seeking consent for genetic and genomic research can be challenging, particularly in populations with low literacy levels, and in emergency situations. All of these factors were relevant to the MalariaGEN study of genetic factors influencing immune responses to malaria in northern rural Ghana. This study sought to identify issues arising in practice during the enrolment of paediatric cases with severe malaria and matched healthy controls into the MalariaGEN study.
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Ethical Issues in Human Genomics Research in Developing Countries.Jantina de Vries, Susan J. Bull, Ogobara Doumbo, Muntaser Ibrahim, Odile Mercereau-Puijalon, Dominic Kwiatkowski & Michael Parker - 2011 - BMC Medical Ethics 12 (1):5.details
BackgroundGenome-wide association studies provide a powerful means of identifying genetic variants that play a role in common diseases. Such studies present important ethical challenges. An increasing number of GWAS is taking place in lower income countries and there is a pressing need to identify the particular ethical challenges arising in such contexts. In this paper, we draw upon the experiences of the MalariaGEN Consortium to identify specific ethical issues raised by such research in Africa, Asia and Oceania.DiscussionWe explore ethical issues (...) in three key areas: protecting the interests of research participants, regulation of international collaborative genomics research and protecting the interests of scientists in low income countries. With regard to participants, important challenges are raised about community consultation and consent. Genomics research raises ethical and governance issues about sample export and ownership, about the use of archived samples and about the complexity of reviewing such large international projects. In the context of protecting the interests of researchers in low income countries, we discuss aspects of data sharing and capacity building that need to be considered for sustainable and mutually beneficial collaborations.SummaryMany ethical issues are raised when genomics research is conducted on populations that are characterised by lower average income and literacy levels, such as the populations included in MalariaGEN. It is important that such issues are appropriately addressed in such research. Our experience suggests that the ethical issues in genomics research can best be identified, analysed and addressed where ethics is embedded in the design and implementation of such research projects. (shrink)
Ethical Ideology and the Ethical Judgments of Marketing Professionals.Tim Barnett, Ken Bass, Gene Brown & Frederic J. Hebert - 1998 - Journal of Business Ethics 17 (7):715-723.details
The present study extends the study of individuals' ethical ideology withinthe context of marketing ethics issues. A national sample of marketing professionals participated. Respondents' ethical ideologies were classified as absolutists, situationists, exceptionists, or subjectivists using the Ethical Position Questionnaire (Forsyth, 1980). Respondents then answered questions about three ethically ambiguous situations common to marketing and sales. The results indicated that marketers' ethical judgments about the situations differed based on their ethical ideology, with absolutists rating the actions as most unethical. The findings (...) are consistent with those of two earlier studies that utilized samples of business students (Barnett et al., 1994, 1995). The results suggest that personal moral philosophy is an important influence on ethical decision making that should be considered in empirical studies of business ethics. The results also support the utility of the Ethical Position Questionnaire (Forsyth, 1980) as a means for researchers and practitioners to assess individuals' ethical ideology. (shrink)
Genes in Philosophy of Biology
Potential Self-Regulatory Mechanisms of Yoga for Psychological Health.Tim Gard, Jessica J. Noggle, Crystal L. Park, David R. Vago & Angela Wilson - 2014 - Frontiers in Human Neuroscience 8.details
Reduced Specificity of Autobiographical Memory and Depression: The Role of Executive Control.Tim Dalgleish, J. Mark G. Williams, Ann-Marie J. Golden, Nicola Perkins, Lisa Feldman Barrett, Philip J. Barnard, Cecilia Au Yeung, Victoria Murphy, Rachael Elward, Kate Tchanturia & Edward Watkins - 2007 - Journal of Experimental Psychology: General 136 (1):23-42.details
J. S. Mill’s Hedonism: Activism, Experientialism and Eudaimonism.Tim Beaumont - 2018 - British Journal for the History of Philosophy 26 (3):452-474.details
Many contemporary scholars defend the position that J. S. Mill was a ‘eudaimonist’, in a sense implying that he was not an ‘experiential’ hedonist. One ‘activist’ argument for this interpretation rests on the claim that Mill’s core axiological uses of ‘pleasure’ in Utilitarianism should be understood to refer to worthy or pleasurable activities rather than mental states. This paper offers a three-stage rebuttal of the activist interpretation. Firstly, in the Analysis, the Examination and the Logic, Mill explicitly identifies pleasures and (...) pains as mental states. Secondly, if we read Mill’s core axiological uses of ‘pleasure’ in Utilitarianism along activist lines, the text’s overall coherence and intelligibility becomes even more questionable than on the traditional experientialist reading. Finally, in his discussions of Plato, Mill seems to distance himself from the axiological view that non-hedonic features of mind or character have intrinsic value in their own right. In consequence, in the small number of cases in Utilitarianism in which Mill clearly speaks of ‘pleasures’ as activities, this is best construed as a derivative usage. (shrink)
Axiology in Value Theory, Miscellaneous
Ethics in Value Theory, Miscellaneous
Hedonist Accounts of Well-Being in Value Theory, Miscellaneous
John Stuart Mill in 19th Century Philosophy
Inhabited Institutions: Social Interactions and Organizational Forms in Gouldner’s Patterns of Industrial Bureaucracy.Tim Hallett & Marc J. Ventresca - 2006 - Theory and Society 35 (2):213-236.details
Philosophy of Social Science, General Works in Philosophy of Social Science
Two Functional Components of the Hippocampal Memory System.Howard Eichenbaum, Tim Otto & Neal J. Cohen - 1994 - Behavioral and Brain Sciences 17 (3):449-472.details
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O polskiej szkole filozoficznej (J. Woleński, \"Filozoficzna szkoła lwowsko-warszawska\", Warszawa PWN, 1985).Tadeusz Kwiatkowski - 1987 - Studia Filozoficzne 260 (7).details
Leora Batnitzky. Idolatry and Representation: The Philosophy of Franz Rosenzweig Reconsidered (Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2009), X+ 281 Pp. $23.95/£ 16.95 Paper. Matthew A. Baum and Tim J. Groeling. War Stories: The Causes and Consequences of Public Views of War (Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2010), Xviii+ 329 Pp. [REVIEW]Raymond Fisman, Edward Miguel Economic Gangsters & Violence Corruption - 2011 - The European Legacy 16 (1):143-145.details
What Do You Think of Your Dentist? A Dental Practice Assessment Questionnaire.Jennie Mussard, Farrah A. Ashley, J. Tim Newton, Nick Kendall & Tim J. B. Crayford - 2008 - Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice 14 (2):181-184.details
Philosophy of Medicine in Philosophy of Science, Misc
Language, Logic, and Causation: Philosophical Writings of Douglas Gasking.Tim Oakley & L. J. O'Neill (eds.) - 1996 - Melbourne, Australia: Melbourne University Press.details
This volume is a collection of ten essays by Douglas Gasking (1911–1994), a significant figure in Australian philosophy. There are three previously published papers, “Mathematics and the World” (proposing a form of conventionalism), “Causation and Recipes” (expounding a manipulation account of causation), and “Clusters”, (an account of certain varieties of class-membership). The seven previously unpublished papers include further work on causation, some epistemological issues, subjective probability, a carefully worked out account of the sense in which observable behaviour can be criterial (...) for mental states, and the distinction between deductive and inductive arguments.The introduction to the volume describes Gasking’s life and work, and a bibliography lists Gasking’s publication, and also works of other philosophers who have engaged with Gasking’s ideas. (shrink)
Australasian Philosophy in Philosophical Traditions, Miscellaneous
Manipulability Theories of Causation in Metaphysics
Cognition and Emotion: Future Directions.Tim Dalgleish & Mick J. Power - 1999 - In Tim Dalgleish & M. J. Powers (eds.), Handbook of Cognition and Emotion. Wiley. pp. 799--805.details
Emotions in Philosophy of Mind
Emotions, Misc in Philosophy of Mind
The I of the Storm: Relations Between Self and Conscious Emotion Experience: Comment on Lambie and Marcel (2002).Tim Dalgleish & Michael J. Power - 2004 - Psychological Review 111 (3):812-819.details
Emotion and Consciousness in Psychology in Philosophy of Cognitive Science
Tim Fulford, Debbie Lee and Peter J. Kitson. Literature, Science and Exploration in the Romantic Era. Bodies of Knowledge. [REVIEW]J. Gascoigne - 2006 - Early Science and Medicine 11 (1):131.details
Mill's Argument Against Religious Knowledge: T. J. MAWSON.Tim Mawson - 2009 - Religious Studies 45 (4):417-434.details
In On Liberty, Mill says that ‘the same causes which make … [a person] a Churchman in London, would have made him a Buddhist or a Confucian in Pekin’. Despite Mill's not having drawn it out, there is an argument implicit in his comments that is germane to both externalist and internalist understandings of the epistemic justification of religious beliefs, even though some of these understandings would not wish to use the term ‘epistemic justification’ to refer to whatever it is (...) that they suggest must be added to true belief for it to count as knowledge. In this paper, we shall articulate this argument; examine how it challenges those religious believers who would wish to claim their religious beliefs as knowledge; and consider what they may do to meet this challenge. (shrink)
Epistemology of Religion, Misc in Philosophy of Religion
Does Integration of Magee Equations Into Routine Clinical Practice Affect Whether Oncologists Order the Oncotype DX Test? A Prospective Randomized Trial.Susan J. Robertson, Mohammed F. K. Ibrahim, Carol Stober, John Hilton, Zuzana Kos, Sasha Mazzarello, Tim Ramsay, Dean Fergusson, Lisa Vandermeer, Ranjeeta Mallick, Angel Arnaout, Susan F. Dent, Roanne Segal, Sandeep Sehdev, Stan Gertler, Brian Hutton & Mark Clemons - 2019 - Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice 25 (2):196-204.details
3D Alford Rotation Analysis for the Diamond M Field, Midland Basin, Texas.Oswaldo E. Davogustto Cataldo, Timothy J. Kwiatkowski, Kurt J. Marfurt, Steven L. Roche & James W. Thomas - 2014 - Interpretation: SEG 2 (2):SE63-SE75.details
The 2C by 2C S-wave survey generated significant excitement in the mid-1980s, but then it fell out of favor when S-wave splitting initially attributed to fractures was also found to be associated with an anisotropic stress regime. In general, 2C by 2C data require more expensive acquisition and more processing effort to obtain images comparable to 1C “compressional wave” data acquired with vertical component sources and receivers. Because S-waves are insensitive to fluids, and hence the water table, the effective S-wave (...) weathering zone is greater than that for compressional waves, making statics more difficult. S-wave splitting due to anisotropy complicates residual statics and velocity analysis as well as the final image. S-wave frequencies and S-wave moveout are closer to those of contaminating ground roll than compressional waves. Since Alford’s introduction of S-wave rotation from survey coordinates to the principal axes in 1986, geoscientist and engineers retain their interest in fractures but are also keenly interested in the direction and magnitude of maximum horizontal stress. Simultaneous sweep and improved recording technology have reduced the acquisition cost to approximate that of 1C data. Alford’s work was applied to 2C by 2C poststack data. We extended the Alford rotation to prestack data using a modern high-fold 2C by 2C survey acquired over a fractured carbonate reservoir in the Diamond M Field, Texas. Through careful processing, the resulting images were comparable and in many places superior to that of the contemporaneously acquired 1C data. More importantly, we found a good correlation between our derived fracture azimuth map and the fracture azimuth log data from wells present in the field. (shrink)
Marcellus Shale Model Stimulation Tests and Microseismic Response Yield Insights Into Mechanical Properties and the Reservoir Discrete Fracture Network.Thomas H. Wilson, Tim Carr, B. J. Carney, Malcolm Yates, Keith MacPhail, Adrian Morales, Ian Costello, Jay Hewitt, Emily Jordon, Natalie Uschner, Miranda Thomas, Si Akin, Oluwaseun Magbagbeola, Asbjoern Johansen, Leah Hogarth, Olatunbosun Anifowoshe & Kashif Naseem - 2018 - Interpretation: SEG 6 (2):T231-T243.details
We have developed stimulation tests of a model discrete fracture network in the Marcellus Shale reservoir, Morgantown, West Virginia. The microseismic response observed from the modeled stage is characteristic of that observed in several stages along the length of the horizontal well, so that the workflow developed in this paper can be easily extended to other stages in this and other Marcellus Shale wells. The model DFN is designed using log data, including fracture image logs from vertical pilot and horizontal (...) wells. Data from these wells provide geomechanical properties, fracture trend and intensity, and stress orientation. Microseismic cluster trends provide additional constraints on geomechanical model development. Results from stimulation tests are used to modify the reservoir DFN and geomechanical model. Modifications ensure consistency with borehole observations. Fractures observed along the length of the horizontal well consist predominantly of one set, whereas two sets are observed in the vertical pilot well. These two sets are required in the model DFN to reproduce the stimulation trend inferred from microseismic data. Northeast asymmetry in the microseismicity associated with hydraulic fracture treatment is interpreted to result from a horizontal drop of [Formula: see text] toward a previously drilled well. The asymmetry is interpreted to result from stress reduction associated with treatment of an earlier parallel well, the presence of a cross-strike structure parallel to the well, or a combination of the two. Limited downward growth, inferred from the microseismic response, required an increase of the minimum stress in model strata underlying the Marcellus. (shrink)
Marcellus Shale Model Stimulation Tests and Microseismic Response Yield Insights Into Mechanical Properties and the Reservoir DFN.Thomas H. Wilson, Tim Carr, B. J. Carney, Malcolm Yates, Keith MacPhail, Adrian Morales, Ian Costello, Jay Hewitt, Emily Jordon, Natalie Uschner, Miranda Thomas, Si Akin, Oluwaseun Magbagbeola, Asbjoern Johansen, Leah Hogarth, Olatunbosun Anifowoshe & Kashif Naseem - forthcoming - Interpretation: SEG:1-50.details
Problem wpływu teozofii Jakuba Böhmego na idealistyczny system Georga Wilhelma Fryderyka Hegla.Fryderyk Kwiatkowski - 2016 - Studia Z Historii Filozofii 7 (3):55-71.details
Educated historians of philosophy reluctantly expose connections between Western esotericism and the mainstream modern philosophy Esotericism is usually associated with intellectual quackery, which leads many of its followers to heresy and exclusion from the Christian world. However, prominent representatives of the European philosophy sometimes drew their inspiration from esoteric knowledge, e.g. G. Bruno and Spinoza from kabbalah or F. W. J. Schelling from F. C. Oetinger’s theosophy. G. W. F. Hegel was probably aware that the esoteric thought played an essential (...) role in the establishing of the modern scientific method. Therefore, in his Lectures on the History of Philosophy he devoted a separate chapter to J. Boehme, who provided the basis for the modern dialectic in his theosophy. The author of this article makes a comparative analysis between the elected elements of Boehme’s and Hegel’s thought and exposes many structural similarities in their works. At the same time, the author suggests that Boehme’s theory could have been an important source of inspiration for Hegel, especially in the early phase of his intellectual development. (shrink)
Postscript: Self-Constructs Versus Personalities--A Semantic Red Herring?Tim Dalgleish & Michael J. Power - 2004 - Psychological Review 111 (3):818-819.details
Viewing Another Person's Eye Movements Improves Identification of Pulmonary Nodules in Chest X-Ray Inspection.Damien Litchfield, Linden J. Ball, Tim Donovan, David J. Manning & Trevor Crawford - 2010 - Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied 16 (3):251-262.details
Belief in God: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion.Tim Mawson - 2005 - Clarendon Press.details
T. J. Mawson's highly readable and engaging new introduction to the philosophy of religion offers full coverage of the key issues, from ideas about God's nature and character to arguments for and against His existence. Mawson's conversational style, lively wit, and enlightening examples make Belief in God as pleasurable as it is instructive and thought-provoking. It makes an ideal text for beginning undergraduate courses and for anyone thinking about these most important of questions.
Philosophy of Religion, Miscellaneous in Philosophy of Religion
Bottom-Up or Top-Down: Campbell's Rationalist Account of Monothematic Delusions.Tim Bayne & Elisabeth Pacherie - 2004 - Philosophy, Psychiatry, and Psychology 11 (1):1-11.details
A popular approach to monothematic delusions in the recent literature has been to argue that monothematic delusions involve broadly rational responses to highly unusual experiences. Campbell calls this the empiricist approach to monothematic delusions, and argues that it cannot account for the links between meaning and rationality. In place of empiricism Campbell offers a rationalist account of monothematic delusions, according to which delusional beliefs are understood as Wittgensteinian framework propositions. We argue that neither Campbell's attack on empiricism nor his rationalist (...) alternative to empiricism is successful. (shrink)
Delusions in Philosophy of Cognitive Science
Service-Learning and Leadership: Evidence From Teaching Financial Literacy.Omid Sabbaghi, Gerald F. Cavanagh S. J. & Tim Hipskind S. J. - 2013 - Journal of Business Ethics 118 (1):127-137.details
We provide an empirical investigation of leadership characteristics and social justice issues in the context of financial literacy service-learning. Using a unique dataset of student self-ratings, we find that students experience statistically significant increases in 8 of the 10 leadership dimensions and 7 of the 7 social justice issues examined in this study. Leadership dimensions include: persuasion, building community, “commitment to the growth of people,” stewardship, empathy, awareness, foresight, and listening. Interest in social justice issues include: dignity of the human (...) person, community and the common good, rights and responsibilities, option for the poor, dignity of work, solidarity, and care for God’s creation. The statistically significant increases in these dimensions following the completion of the service-learning suggest positive effects on students’ self-perception of leadership qualities and interests in social justice issues: business school students sense improvement in nurturing growth of employees and colleagues, commitment to serving the need of others, understanding and empathizing with others, ethics, ability to foresee the likely outcome of a situation, and listening intently to others. As a consequence of the financial literacy service-learning, we believe that business students become more prepared toward becoming ethical leaders and citizens with compassion to serve the world for the well-being of all people, rich and poor alike. (shrink)
Management Ethics in Applied Ethics
The Effects of Fluency Enhancing Conditions on Sensorimotor Control of Speech in Typically Fluent Speakers: An EEG Mu Rhythm Study.Tiffani Kittilstved, Kevin J. Reilly, Ashley W. Harkrider, Devin Casenhiser, David Thornton, David E. Jenson, Tricia Hedinger, Andrew L. Bowers & Tim Saltuklaroglu - 2018 - Frontiers in Human Neuroscience 12.details
Brill Online Books and Journals.Gail Fine, Francisco J. Gonzalez, Verity Harte, Tim O'Keefe, Tad Brennan, T. H. Irwin & Bob Sharples - 1996 - Phronesis 41 (3):245-275.details
Classical Greek Philosophy in Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy
An Autonomy-Based Justification for Intellectual Property Rights of Indigenous Communities.Anthony J. Stenson & Tim S. Gray - 1999 - Environmental Ethics 21 (2):177-190.details
The claim that indigenous communities are entitled to have intellectual property rights (IPRs) to both their plant varieties and their botanical knowledge has been put forward by writers who wish to protect the plant genetic resources of indigenous communities from uncompensated use by biotechnological transnational corporations. We argue that while it is necessary for indigenous communities to have suchrights, the entitlement argument is an unsatisfactory justification for them. A more convincing foundation for indigenous community IPRs is the autonomy theory developed (...) by Will Kymlicka. (shrink)
Autonomy in Applied Ethics in Applied Ethics
Environmental Ethics in Applied Ethics
Property Rights in Social and Political Philosophy
J. Friedrichs: Aufschlußreiche Rhetorik. Ein Versuch über die Redekultur und ihren Verfall bei Thukydides. Pp. 154. Würzburg: Ergon Verlag, 2000. Paper. ISBN: 3-933563-65-8. [REVIEW]Tim Rood - 2002 - The Classical Review 52 (1):167-168.details
(J.) Lallot, (A.) Rijksbaron, (B.) Jacquinod and (M.) Buijs Eds. The Historical Present in Thucydides: Semantics and Narrative Function = Le Présent Historique Chez Thucydide: Sémantique Et Fonction Narrative (Amsterdam Studies in Classical Philology 18). Leiden and Boston: Brill, 2011. Pp. Viii + 327. €108. 9789004201187. [REVIEW]Tim Rood - 2012 - Journal of Hellenic Studies 132:180-181.details
P. J. Rhodes : Thucydides: History IV.I–V.24 . Pp. Ix + 343, 6 Maps. Warminster: Aris & Phillips, 1998. Paper, £17.50. ISBN: 0-85668-702-2. [REVIEW]Tim Rood - 2000 - The Classical Review 50 (1):276-277.details
Classics in Arts and Humanities
Tim Button , The Limits of Realism . Reviewed By. [REVIEW]J. T. M. Miller - 2014 - Philosophy in Review 34 (3-4):151-154.details
A review of The Limits of Realism, by Tim Button. Oxford University Press, 2013.
Internal Realism in Metaphysics
Metaphilosophy, Misc in Metaphilosophy
Metaphysical Realism in Metaphysics
Ontological Realism in Metaphysics
Realism and Anti-Realism, Misc in Metaphysics
The Model-Theoretic Argument in Metaphysics
The Nature of Philosophy in Metaphilosophy
The Role of Philosophy in Metaphilosophy
The Unity of Consciousness: Clarification and Defence.Tim Bayne - 2000 - Australasian Journal of Philosophy 78 (2):248-254.details
In "The Disunity of Consciousness," Gerard O'Brien and Jon Opie argue that human consciousness is not synchronically unified. They suggest that the orthodox conception of the unity of consciousness admits of two readings, neither of which they find persuasive. According to them, "a conscious individual does not have a single consciousness, but several distinct phenomenal consciousnesses, at least one for each of the senses, running in parallel." They call this conception of consciousness the _multi-track account. I make three points in (...) reply: (1) O'Brien and Opie's characterization of the orthodox conception of the unity of consciousness is problematic; (2) their arguments in support of the multitrack account are unpersuasive; and (3) the phenomenon of intersensory integration suggests that O'Brien and Opie are wrong to claim that "the only sense in which it is correct to talk of a 'unified' consciousness (...) is that in which the representational contents of the various components coincide.". (shrink)
The Unity of Consciousness in Philosophy of Mind
J.S. Mill on Calliclean Hedonism and the Value of Pleasure.Tim Beaumont - 2019 - Dialogue 58 (3):553-578.details
Maximizing Hedonism maintains that the most pleasurable pleasures are the best. Francis Bradley argues that this is either incompatible with Mill’s Qualitative Hedonism, or renders the latter redundant. Some ‘sympathetic’ interpreters respond that Mill was either a Non-Maximizing Hedonist or a Non-Hedonist. However, Bradley’s argument is fallacious, and these ‘sympathetic’ interpretations cannot provide adequate accounts of: Mill’s identification with the Protagorean Socrates; his criticisms of the Gorgian Socrates; or his apparent belief that Callicles is misguided to attempt to show that (...) the pleasures of the intelligent can be more valuable than the pleasures of fools without also being more pleasurable. -/- L’hédonisme maximisateur maintient que les plaisirs les plus plaisants sont les meilleurs. Francis Bradley soutient que soit cela est incompatible avec l’hédonisme qualitatif de Mill, soit cela rend ce dernier redondant. Certains interprètes bien intentionnés répondent que Mill était soit un hédoniste non-maximisateur, soit un non-hédoniste. L’argument de Bradley est toutefois fallacieux et ces interprétations bien intentionnées ne peuvent rendre compte de manière adéquate de l’identification de Mill avec le Socrate protagorien, de ses critiques du Socrate gorgien, ni de sa conviction apparente que Calliclès a tort de tenter de montrer que les plaisirs de la personne intelligente peuvent être plus précieux que les plaisirs de l’idiot sans pour autant être plus plaisants. (shrink)
Handbook of Cognition and Emotion.Tim Dalgleish & M. J. Powers (eds.) - 1999 - Wiley.details
Friendship and Happiness: And the Connection Between the Two.Tim Delaney & Timothy J. Madigan - unknowndetails
This philosophical and sociological look at friendship and happiness begins with a review of Aristotle's three categories of friendship--friends of utility, friends of pleasure and friends of the good. Modern variations--casual friends, close friends, best friends--are described, along with the growing phenomena of virtual friendships and cyber socialization in the Internet age. Inspired in part by Bertrand Russell's The Conquest of Happiness, the authors propose that conquering unhappiness is key to achieving the self-satisfaction Russell called zest and Aristotle called eudaimonia (...) or thriving by our own efforts. -Publisher description. (shrink)
Editorial: Medical Image Perception: How Much Do We Understand It?Tim Donovan, Damien Litchfield & Trevor J. Crawford - 2017 - Frontiers in Psychology 8.details
Anthony J. Stenson and Tim S. Gray, The Politics of Genetic Resource Control.G. Dutfield - 2001 - Ethics, Policy and Environment 4:68-70.details
Genetic Ethics in Applied Ethics
Genetic Testing in Applied Ethics
Ethical and Economic Issues in the Use of Zero-Emission Vehicles as a Component of an Air-Pollution Mitigation Strategy.Tim Duvall, Fred Englander, Valerie Englander, Thomas J. Hodson & Mark Marpet - 2002 - Science and Engineering Ethics 8 (4):561-578.details
The air pollution generated by motor vehicles and by static sources is, in certain geographic areas, a very serious problem, a problem that exists because of a failure of the marketplace. To address this marketplace failure, the State of California has mandated that by 2003, 10% of the Light-Duty Vehicle Fleet (LDV) be composed of Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEVs). However, the policy-making process that was utilized to generate the ZEV mandate was problematic and the resulting ZEV mandate is economically unsound. Moreover, (...) an ethical analysis, based primarily upon the work of John Rawls, suggests that implementation of the California ZEV mandate is—in spite of the wide latitude that ought to be given to policy decision makers—unethical. A more ethical and economically efficient approach to the pollution caused by marketplace failure is one that relies on market incentives and thereby achieves the desired improvement in air quality by appealing both to the self-interest of motorists and to those businesses that are directly or indirectly involved with the automobile industry. Such an approach would take better advantage of the creative forces of the market and improvements in technology over time and avoid the infringements on individual liberty and fairness embodied in the ZEV mandate. (shrink)
Intergenerational Conflict Over Grandparental Investment.Tim W. Fawcett, Pieter van den Berg, Franz J. Weissing, Justin H. Park & Abraham P. Buunk - 2010 - Behavioral and Brain Sciences 33 (1):23-24.details
Selection on grandparental investment is more complex than Coall & Hertwig (C&H) propose. Patterns of investment are subject to an intergenerational conflict over how resources should be distributed to maximize fitness. Grandparents may be selected to distribute resources unevenly, while their descendants will be selected to manipulate investment in their own favor. Here we outline the evolutionary basis of this conflict.
Consciousness and Psychology in Philosophy of Cognitive Science
Unconscious and Conscious Processes in Philosophy of Cognitive Science
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Rarely can anyone have made such an astonishing stage debut as Will Austin playing Clayton Boone in Gods and Monsters at Southwark Playhouse.
He leaps fully formed, unselfconscious, and pulsating with naked masculinity like a muscle-bound creature from a classic black and white Hollywood shocker, which is perfectly apt, as Russell Labey’s new play – using identical source material as the 1998 movie of the same name, Gods and Monsters – is the fictionalised biographical account of the declining days and weeks in the life of James Whale who, though he directed more than 20 films in his Hollywood career – including what’s considered by many to be the definitive capturing of the Kern/Woodhouse/Hammerstein musical Showboat in 1936 – will be forever remembered as ‘The Father of Horror’.
The four most successful films he made for Universal Studios; Frankenstein (1931), The Old Dark House (1932), The Invisible Man (1933) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935) not only proved immensely popular commercial successes, but defined for half a century how horror would look on film. His career ended abruptly, however, when differences with the studio, and his own unwillingness to temper his artistic sensibility at the demand of the accountants and money men in charge, led to a fall from grace into genteel obscurity.
The play is set in 1957, at the end of Whale’s life.
Following a series of small strokes Whale (the magnificent Ian Gelder who is by turns touchingly innocent and knowingly predatory) starts to realise that his grasp on the reality of the present is growing painfully tenuous.
The young doctor he sees in the hope of reversing what seems the inevitable slide into senility, Dr Payne (Will Rastall) has no answers other than to send him home with a bottle of pills to his kindly, if judgemental, Hispanic housekeeper, Maria (Lachele Carl).
Present and past become one through a series of flashbacks first to Dudley, where he grew up and became sexually aware (and is played by the versatile Joey Phillips), and then through the trenches of World War One, to the loves he had for the men in his charge (where he is played by Will Rastall).
All this in the context of living to see the growth of television, and a whole new audience for his movies, which bring a fresh generation of film students knocking at his door to find out all about them.
Then one day, apparently for the first time, he notices his gardener, Clayton Boone (Will Austin, in a flawlessly physical and superbly acted performance) and an unlikely friendship strikes up between the elderly former director, and the young muscular man, an ex-marine.
I won’t give away the plot, but suffice to say the dénouement brought a tear to my rather jaded eye. This is a story of an elderly man who realises that he isn’t going to be getting any better, and decided to take charge of his life.
As such, it’s ultimately uplifting, in an odd sort of way, and Russell Labey is to be commended for a script which is human, touching, very funny, and very nearly perfectly paced, as well as for his exquisite and meticulous direction.
The set is simple, but the lighting and projections very effective, and affecting, especially towards the end, so congratulations to Mike Robertson and Louise Rhoades-Brown respectively.
This is a show which really does deserve to have a life after this run, and with this magnificent cast. In the meantime, don’t waste your time in thinking about it. Buy a ticket and go.
Written and Directed by Russell Labey
Cast: Ian Gelder, Will Austin, Lachele Carl, Joey Phillips, Will Rastall
Until 7th March 2015
Review by Richard Voyce
LondonRichard VoyceSouthwark PlayhouseRussell Labey
Reviewer (UK)
When he’s not out toiling to pay the mortgage Richard is a fan of all things musical theatre, is a member of Mercury Musical Developments, and has been an active contributor to the Book, Music, and Lyrics Workshop Programme here in London since its inception.
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Top Nachos Shares New Song and Video for “Donate 2 The Bands”
Top Nachos, are back with a delightful new song and accompanying video ahead of a string of tour dates
By Tom Gallo; March 6, 2020
Our favorite “goof-punk” duo, Top Nachos, are back with a delightful new song and accompanying video ahead of a string of tour dates that include several stops in Austin for South by Southwest. The catchy, fun track, which is titled “Donate To The Bands,” focuses on the love-hate relationships that bands have with touring and is a straight-up shred-fest.
The track includes some of the duo’s signature gargantuan riffs and directly addresses the struggles that touring bands encounter while on the road. Though the lyrics essentially are a slight variation on “This fucking band came from California,” with a different location inserted throughout, this simple refrain itself speaks to the frustration, and sometimes monotony, of touring. On the contrary, the video is straight-up Muppets-inspired fun, as it features puppet versions of guitarist Eli Frank and drummer Kenny Hauptman shredding live and taking bong hits.
Stream the hilarious video below. And buy some merch from the touring band at the next show you attend!
You can catch Top Nachos on tour through April, including several dates at SXSW! They’re scheduled to perform at the first-annual Brooklyn Block Party at The Electric Church on March 20th, which Radio Free Brooklyn is co-sponsoring:
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92207 was built at Swindon in June 1959.
Motive power depot allocations.
Date Arrived Depot
June 1959 St Phillips Marsh
February 1960 Southall
November 1964 Ebbw Junction
It was withdrawn from service in December 1964 as it was due for a major overhaul and sold as scrap to Woodham Brothers. 92207 arrived at the scrapyard in Barry in March 1965 and remained there until October 1986 – about five times longer than it was in service with BR.
It was purchased for preservation and named Morning Star. Initially, 92207 was moved to Bury Bolton Street railway station (East Lancashire Railway). During its 19-year stay there around £90,000 was spent on new parts acquisition, forgings and castings and the complete restoration of the main frames, axleboxes and 5 wheelsets to Mainline standard.
In 2003 92207 was moved to Bryn Engineering in Wigan.
In December 2005 the locomotive was relocated to the Shillingstone Railway Project on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway where it was planned to complete the restoration of 92207.
By 2009, 92207 was parked on a short length of isolated track and 75% of the parts required having been made or sourced. The boiler still required pitted welding, major stay and tubing work to be undertaken.
In 2014 a purpose built shed had been completed to enable the restoration work on 92207 to progress more easily.
During 2018 restoration work was continuing at a private site near Poole. It is expected that the boiler will be moved to the East Lancs Railway.
Somerset & Dorset Steam, Poole Under restoration Keith Bottomley
92207 at Cardiff General – 1964
92207 in Woodhams scrapyard at Barry – June 1965
92207 in Woodhams scrapyard at Barry – April 1967
92207 in Woodham’s scrapyard at Barry – August 1980
92207 next to 7903 Foremark Hall in Woodham’s scrapyard at Barry – c1980
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AFGHANISTAN -- Internally displaced people with their belongings flee from Nadali district to Lashkar Gah during the ongoing clashes between Taliban fighters and Afghan security forces, in Helmand province, October 14, 2020
In recent days, the southern Afghan province of Helmand--long a Taliban bastion--has seen major upsurges of violence, including in areas near the provincial capital of Lashkar Gah, where the Taliban has mounted new offensives.
What accounts for this new unrest--arguably the heaviest violence since the Taliban began peace talks with the Afghan government last month--and what impacts might it have on the intra-Afghan dialogue?
These questions and more are addressed in the latest edition of The AfPak File.
This week's guests are Shabnam Nasimi, executive director of Conservative Friends of Afghanistan; Jonathan Schroden, director of CNA's Center for Stability and Development; Mustafa Sarwar, a journalist with Azadi Radio, the Afghan Service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; and Michael Kugelman, Asia Program deputy director and senior associate for South Asia at the Woodrow Wilson Center.
Muhammad Tahir, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's media manager in Washington DC, moderates the discussion.
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COST Action CA17132 - APPLY
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Reasons, Citizens and Institutions. International Conference on Argumentation and Public Policy
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Reasons, Citizens and Institutions. International Conference on Argumentation and Public Policy (APPLY 2020)
4-6 March 2020, University of Wrocław, Poland
Confirmed Keynote Speakers | About the conference | Submissions and Deadlines | Fees and Funding |
Venue and Practical Information | Organizers | Programme Committee | Registration
Programme available HERE
Book of Abstracts available HERE
Practical info available HERE
Confirmed Keynote Speakers
Sven Ove Hansson
Department of Philosophy and History
Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
Argumentative Decision Theory
Decision theory as we know it is mainly calculative, i.e. it proceeds by calculating the values of decision options in order to make it possible for decision-makers to choose an option with the highest value. I will argue that we need to develop an argumentative decision theory that systematically develops and evaluates arguments for and against decision procedures and decision options, with the purpose of supporting deliberations that prepare for decision making. The limitations of calculative decision-making that justify an argumentative approach will be presented, and examples will be given of how argumentation analysis can support decisions.
Anabela Carvalho
Department of Communication Sciences
University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
Critical Discourse Studies and the Politics of Climate Change:
Looking at Closures and Opportunities for Democratization
As the world reaches an officially declared ‘climate emergency’, critical social and human scholarship is ever more important to understand how we got here and what possible routes may exist into less unsustainable futures. What did three decades of public ‘debate’ do to climate change? How did its meanings evolve and what social and political implications did that have? What possibilities of social transformation were discursively foreclosed and what opportunities are there for reopening and democratizing the politics of climate change? I will review various contributions of critical discourse studies to these questions and propose a discussion on research agendas for the next few years.
In line with the objectives of COST Action CA17132, The European Network for Argumentation and Public PoLicY Analysis (APPLY), this conference’s primary goal is to investigate the ways citizens, policymakers and scholarly experts understand, evaluate and contribute to policy-making processes on topics such as climate change, energy, migration, or health. Across these fundamental societal issues, the conference focuses on the unifying aspect of any public debate and policy: the pro and con reasons that are invariably articulated in public argumentation.
While argumentation has consistently been considered crucial for policy making—as a quality-control tool that captures both the rationality and legitimacy of public decisions (e.g., Dryzek & Pickering, 2019; Hansson & Hirsch Hadorn, 2016)—it is clear that much public argumentation is at odds with the ideal forms of rationality defined in deliberative, dialectical, or decision-theoretic models. Moreover, citizens, institutions and experts often misunderstand or disagree with each other as to which epistemic or practical arguments are sound, cogent or persuasive enough to guide our choices. The ambition of the conference is to address these problems on theoretical, empirical, and practical levels: to examine how to conceptualize such disagreements, how to identify them, and how to respond to them. The conference’s working hypothesis to be investigated is that public uses of language are key to these gaps and disagreements.
Accordingly, the conference invites researchers in philosophy, linguistics, legal and political theory, communication, psychology, computer science, as well as policy professionals and other stakeholders instrumental in public policymaking, to explore the complex relations between reasons, citizens and institutions in the context of public policymaking. Some of the following descriptive, normative and prescriptive questions are to be addressed (a non-exhaustive list!):
What kinds of arguments are used on public issues: where, when, by whom?
What are their main descriptive features?
Are there systematic differences between the arguments of politicians, bureaucrats, experts, entrepreneurs, and activists—and the arguments of “common people”?
More generally: what are the unique characteristics of and relations between the public sphere, the policy sphere, the technical sphere and the legal sphere of argument?
To what extent are public arguments persuasive? Who is more willing to accept them?
To what extent are public arguments “good”: logically valid; ethically or epistemically acceptable, relevant and sufficient; dialectically sound; democratically legitimate?
How to evaluate arguments and decision-making processes on highly disputable topics, in the face of the lack of knowledge and deep uncertainty?
Which arguments and disagreements can be seen as directly addressing substantive issues and which as being meta-linguistic or procedural?
What kind of procedures and protocols do we and should we follow in our public deliberations?
What kind of reasoned intervention into legal frameworks, institutional infrastructures and technological tools can we imagine to better guide our deliberations?
Submissions and deadlines
Download the call HERE
Please submit your abstract of 200-350 words through our EasyChair platform by December 31, 2019.
Submission of abstracts: 31 December 2019
Notification of acceptance: 15 January 2020
Registration: 31 January 2020
Conference: 4-6 March 2020
There is no conference fee, but registration is obligatory.
A limited number of accepted participants from the members states of the European CO-operation in Science and Technology can be fully funded (travel, accommodation) following the COST Association’s rules for reimbursement (see Section 5). When submitting your abstract, please indicate if you need such support. The decision will be based on the merits of the abstracts, but, in accordance with the COST principles, priority will be given to Early Career Investigators (PhD students and up to 8 years after defence), scholars whose primary affiliation is with institutions in the Inclusiveness Target Countries (see green countries here), and female scholars.
Venue and practical information
The conference will be taking place at the Faculty of Law, Administration and Economics of the University of Wroclaw, (Building D,ulica Uniwersytecka 7/10). The Faculty is located in the historical city centre, next to the Odra river, in a walking distance from the old town Market Square, the Cathedral Island, and other sightseeing attractions.
You can choose one of the following hotels offering special rates for the participants of our conference (in each case, please use the discount code APPLY2020):
– HP Plaza Wroclaw: 15% discount from regular prices
– Art Hotel: single room standard – 330 PLN (ca. 80 EUR) per night, incl. breakfast; single room superior – 360 PLN (ca. 90 EUR) per night, incl. breakfast; double room standard – 370 PLN (ca. 92 EUR) per night, incl. breakfast; double room superior – 400 PLN (ca. 100 EUR) per night, incl. breakfast;
– Tumski Hotel: single room 200 PLN (ca. 50 EUR) per night, incl. breakfast; double room 300 PLN (ca. 75 EUR) per night, incl. breakfast
Or you can select among many other offers in the city centre, available online.
For general information about Wrocław, see here.
Department of Legal Theory and Philosophy of Law, Faculty of Law, Administration and Economics, University of Wrocław, Poland
Reasoning and Argumentation Lab (ArgLab), Nova Institute of Philosophy (IFILNOVA), Nova University of Lisbon, Portugal
Kjersti Fløttum (University of Bergen, Norway)
Paweł Jabłoński (University of Wrocław, Poland)
Marcin Lewiński (Nova University of Lisbon, Portugal)
Maciej Pichlak (University of Wrocław, Poland)
Sandrine Roginsky (Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium)
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COST Action CA17132
Providing and criticising reasons is indispensable to achieve sound public policy that commands the support of both citizens and stakeholders. This need is now widely acknowledged in the recent literature and key EU documents, which highlight the perils of populist discourse and policies.
Action Contacts
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Willingness to pay for health
R. Baker, C. Donaldson, H. Mason, M. Jones-Lee
Yunus Centre
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Entry for encyclopedia/dictionary
The valuation of health in monetary terms can be estimated by observing real choices or by eliciting willingness to pay (WTP) through presentation of hypothetical choices to respondents (contingent valuation). Contingent valuation is commonly used in other areas of the public sector and its use is growing in health. In this article, the authors outline the rationale for such monetary valuation via WTP measurement before going on to discuss challenges associated with different approaches and provide examples from some recent case studies of how such monetary measurement has been achieved.
Encyclopedia of Health Economics
Anthony J. Culyer
https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-375678-7.00503-4
WTP values
benefits of health care
revealed preference
value of a QALY
value of health
value of a prevented fatality
10.1016/B978-0-12-375678-7.00503-4
Fingerprint Dive into the research topics of 'Willingness to pay for health'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.
Willingness-to-pay Business & Economics
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Baker, R., Donaldson, C., Mason, H., & Jones-Lee, M. (2014). Willingness to pay for health. In A. J. Culyer (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Health Economics (pp. 495-501). (Encyclopedia of Health Economics). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-375678-7.00503-4
Baker, R. ; Donaldson, C. ; Mason, H. ; Jones-Lee, M. / Willingness to pay for health. Encyclopedia of Health Economics. editor / Anthony J. Culyer. Elsevier, 2014. pp. 495-501 (Encyclopedia of Health Economics).
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abstract = "The valuation of health in monetary terms can be estimated by observing real choices or by eliciting willingness to pay (WTP) through presentation of hypothetical choices to respondents (contingent valuation). Contingent valuation is commonly used in other areas of the public sector and its use is growing in health. In this article, the authors outline the rationale for such monetary valuation via WTP measurement before going on to discuss challenges associated with different approaches and provide examples from some recent case studies of how such monetary measurement has been achieved.",
keywords = "health economics, WTP values, public sector, benefits of health care, contingent valuation, revealed preference, value of a QALY, value of health, value of life, value of a prevented fatality, willingness to pay",
author = "R. Baker and C. Donaldson and H. Mason and M. Jones-Lee",
note = "Updated template: Entry for encyclopedia/dictionary. ST 29/09/20",
doi = "10.1016/B978-0-12-375678-7.00503-4",
series = "Encyclopedia of Health Economics",
editor = "Culyer, {Anthony J.}",
booktitle = "Encyclopedia of Health Economics",
Baker, R, Donaldson, C, Mason, H & Jones-Lee, M 2014, Willingness to pay for health. in AJ Culyer (ed.), Encyclopedia of Health Economics. Encyclopedia of Health Economics, Elsevier, pp. 495-501. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-375678-7.00503-4
Willingness to pay for health. / Baker, R.; Donaldson, C.; Mason, H.; Jones-Lee, M.
Encyclopedia of Health Economics. ed. / Anthony J. Culyer. Elsevier, 2014. p. 495-501 (Encyclopedia of Health Economics).
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Baker R, Donaldson C, Mason H, Jones-Lee M. Willingness to pay for health. In Culyer AJ, editor, Encyclopedia of Health Economics. Elsevier. 2014. p. 495-501. (Encyclopedia of Health Economics). https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-375678-7.00503-4
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